WEC pulls off another great night of action and features some of the best match making action of world class talent and popular locals.
Welterweight Fight (170)Jay Hieron vs Adam Lynn
Jay Hieron wins a unanimous decision after 3 rounds which saw him take down Adam Lynn and pound away within the guard, but not do to great damage.
Welterweight Fight (170)Raven Seymon vs Thomas Schulte
Thomas Schulte wins via Triangle Choke early in the first round.
Welterweight Fight (170)Toby Imada vs Cassio Werneck
Cassio he triangle choked Toby in the second round. The first ground was a stand up battle. Impressive debut for the multiple time jiu jitsu and grappling champion Cassio, likely the most decorated grappler to enter the WEC.
Light Heavyweight Fight (205)Justin Levens vs Tony Lopez
Justin Levens wins over Tony Lopez with a beautiful Kimura to rear naked choke for the submission
Light Heavyweight Fight (205)Miguel Cosio vs Josh ‘Machine’ Green
Josh Green by Rear naked Choke less than forty seconds into the match. After the match Josh runs out of the ring and backstage, only to be escorted back by promoter Rex Harris himself 🙂
Welterweight Fight (170)Anthony Gonzalez vs Steve Ramirez
Crazy back and forth battle with both men looking close to victory, but in the end Ramirez won (It think, I lost my notes on this one)
Middleweight Fight (185)Johnny Fabela vs Tony ‘The Tribal Warrior’ Alanis
After lengthy entrance complete with full tribal dance, Tony Alanis knocks out Johnny Fabela in a match that had the crowd on its feet.
Lightweight Fight (155)Paul ‘Hands of Stone’ Jenkins vs Richard ‘Cleat’ Crunkilton
Crunkilton by KO in the second round.
Heavyweight Fight (265)Carlos Garcia vs Lavar ‘Big’ Johnson
Lavar Johnson knocks out Carlos Garcia early in the first round.
Welterweight Fight (170)Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle vs Pat Healy
Chris Lytle in a split decision over a game Pat Healy that many in the audience felt should have gone the other way.
Middleweight Fight (185)Rob Kimmons vs Joe ‘Diesel’ Riggs
Joe Riggs returns with authority ground and pounding Kimmons early in the first.
WEC Native American World Championship Lightweight Fight (155)Cole ‘Apache Kid’ Escovedo vs Poppies ‘Tachi Kid’ Martinez
In a great fight, Cole Escovedo defeats Poppies Martinez when Martinez could not continue after injuring his knee either after an Escovedo kick or takedown.
:: WEC MAIN EVENT ::
World Heavyweight Championship Fight (265)Doug “Rhino” Marshall vs James ‘Sandman’ Irvin
James Irvin knocks Doug Marshall out in the second round with a knee to the face.