Here are the major results of regional US MMA between February 20th-February 13th. Rankings have also been updated.
#23 Featherweight
Chase Hooper enters the rankings after a huge upset over long time Washington veteran Drew Brokenshire. Hooper is only 18 and is the youngest fighter on any of these rankings.
#1 Lightweight
Robert Watley retains his LFA Title against Brandon Jenkins with a Unanimous Decision win. This is his 2nd Title Defense and he has to be one of the top prospects not currently signed to a major promotion.
#6 and 7 Featherweights
Jordan Griffin and
Nate Jennerman also made impacts in this period with Submission wins over Darrick Minner and John DeVall respectively. Both of these guys would make for good opponents for LFA Champion Kevin Aguilar (or against one another if Aguilar signs)
#2 VET
Kelly Kobold made her 2nd return in many years with a Unanimous Decision win over Katy Collins. With the introduction of the UFC Flyweight Division, the pioneer Kobold picked the perfect time to return.
#13 Lightweight
Trey Ogden got back in the winning column at the same LFA show with a 3rd round Guillotine over Travis Perzynski. If Watley stays in LFA, Ogden could be a potential opponent for him.
#1 Middleweight VET
Joe Riggs made his return to win the KOP Title against Erick Lozano. He's on a 7 fight finish/win streak since being cut by UFC.
#3 Middleweight
Kevin Holland made a quick return for the undercard of Bellator 195. He finishes Teagan Dooley with a first round Triangle Choke. While Holland fought for Bellator, they have yet to sign him to a long term deal. The 25 year old is 8-1 since the beginning of 2016.
#6 Flyweight
Jordan Espinosa makes his first return since appearing on Dana White’s Contender Series last summer. He defeats former US MMA Prospect CJ Hamilton by Split Decision. Despite starting his career on a rough patch, he’s gone 9-1 in his last 10 fights and came very close to a call up on Contender Series before Benito Lopez and Joby Sanchez were chosen.
#6 Light Heavyweight
Travis Davis defeated fellow Ohioan and prospect Jesse Murray. Unfortunately the fight ended after the 2nd round due to an injury. Every one of Davis’ wins have been finishes and he has the benefit of being in a shallow division.
#5 Middleweight
Antonio Jones notches another victory against long time MMA vet Artenas Young. Jones put himself on the map with his win over UFC vet Roger Narvaez in his last bout.
#5 Light Heavyweight
Kennedy Nzechukwu is another Contender Series vet that has only continued to look better since not getting signed. He defeated Andre Kavanaugh by 1st round TKO. Like Davis, Nzechukwu is benefitted by being in a very shallow division.
#2 Lightweight Vet
Johnny Case makes his first post UFC appearance in New Town, North Dakota and becomes one of the hottest Lightweight Free Agents around. If UFC doesn’t want to take him back, he would fit in great for Bellator or would be a nice addition to the PFL Million Dollar Tournament.
Also appearing on that North Dakota show, #12 Woman
Alexa Conners gets back on track with a Round 3 Body Kick win over Carina Damm. Conners has the potential to be a solid Bantamweight, but needs a few more fights on the regional level before she gets called up to the big leagues.
#5 Bantamweight
Manny Vazquez made his return to the Bantamweight division. He won the Caged Aggression Bantamweight Title from Shawn West who decided to hang up his gloves after the bout. Vazquez has had a few setbacks but the former Legacy Champion is still a bright prospect.
Most Signable Fighter –
Kevin Holland would normally take this top spot and he actually was on my Most Signable Fighter list a month or two back, but
Robert Watley is a dominant champ for LFA and he has earned his shot at wherever he wants to go. Be on the lookout for Watley in 2018.
February 23rd
Battle of New Orleans 27
Metairie, Lousiana
185: Michael Lombardo (5-1) def. TJ Landry (1-1) by R1 TKO Punches
Front Street Fights 16
Boise, Idaho
155 Title:
#25 Josh Wick (9-3) def. Hamilton Ash (7-3) by Unanimous Decision
135: Javier Obregon (14-14) def. Casey Johnson (6-2) by Unanimous Decision
February 24th
SFL 2018: UP Nawabs vs. Gujarat Warriors
Mumbai India
170:
#18, 155 Justin Jaynes (12-4) def. Abdul Sami Wali (1-1) by R1 Disqualification Fence Grabs
Dominate FC
Olympia, Washington
145 Title:
#23 Chase Hooper (4-0) def. Drew Brokenshire (16-8) by Unanimous Decision
135 Title: Joey Elzea (4-0) def. Justin Hugo (3-4) by R1 Submission Heel Chook
265 Title:
#17 Dylan Potter (6-3) def. Jared Torgeson (18-19) by R4 Submission Guillotine
265:
HM Rudy Schaffroth (3-0) def. Richard Foster (4-3) by R1 TKO Punches
KOP 60
Grand Rapids, Michigan
185 Title:
#1 VET Joe Riggs (48-17) def. Erick Lozano (8-13) by R2 TKO Punches
170: Devin Smyth (7-1) def. Erick Lora (2-3) by Unanimous Decision
170: Dan Yates (1-0) def. Kalinn Williams (3-1) by Unanimous Decision
Colosseum Combat 43
Kokomo, Indiana
155:
#20 Tom Shoaff (11-4) def. Reggie Merriweather (13-11) by Unanimous Decision
135: Donnie Ballou (4-0) def. Lloyd Thornton (4-9) by R1 Submission Triangle Choke
HD MMA 11
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
125: Raul Garcia (2-0) def. Justin Weaver (0-1) by R1 Submission Armbar
170: Frank Jones (3-1) def. Jaban Barchue (0-3) by R1 Submission Rear Naked Choke
Jackson's MMA Series 24
Santa Fe, New Mexico
145: Jess Martinez (3-0) def. Ray Saucedo (2-1) by R2 Submission Armbar
145: Enrique Gonzalez (6-1) def. Cody Hoffstatter (1-5) by R1 KO Punch
March 2nd
Knockout Events: DeSmet Fight Night
De Smet, South Dakota
205:
#25 Josh Dyer (3-0) def. Corey McIntosh (2-7) by R3 TKO Punches
STFC 45
McAllen, Texas
145: Robert Aguirre (4-0-1) draws with John Herrera (0-0-1) by Unanimous Decision
155: Elias Rodriguez (5-0) def. Eduardo Bustillos (5-4) by R2 Submission Armlock
135: Stephen Perez (5-2) def. Isaac Matamoros (2-3) by R1 Submission Rear Naked Choke
LFA 34: Watley vs. Jenkins
Prior Lake, Minnesota
155 Title:
#1 Robert Watley (10-1) def. Brandon Jenkins (11-6) by Unanimous Decision
155:
#13 Trey Ogden (10-2) def. Travis Perzynski (22-10) by R3 Submission Guillotine
145:
#6 Jordan Griffin (15-5) def.
#5 VET Darrick Minner (20-8) by R2 Submission Armbar
145:
#7 Nate Jennerman (11-3) def. John DeVall (15-9) by R3 Submission Triangle Choke
125:
#2 VET Kelly Kobold (19-3-1) def.
#23 Katy Collins (7-4) by Unanimous Decision
155:
#19 Bobby Lee (8-1) def. Nick Ammerman (4-1) by Unanimous Decision
185:
#15 Tim Hiley (6-0) def. Willie Whitehead (2-2) by R2 Submission Strikes
265:
#25 Calyn Hull (3-0) def. Patrick Martin (5-4) by Unanimous Decision
185:
#23 Alton Cunningham (5-0) def. Wayman Carter (7-8) by R3 TKO Punches
ROC 62
Atlantic City, New Jersey
170 Title:
#23 Tajuddin Abdul Hakim (7-1) def. Bradley Desir (10-6) by R1 KO Kick
135 Title: Phil Caracappa (5-0) def. Brandon Urquijo (2-3) by Unanimous Decision
125 Title:
HM Tommy Espinosa (5-1) def. William Elliott (3-1) by R1 KO Punch
175: Wendell Sneed (3-1) def. Michael Elshamy (3-5) by Unanimous Decision
135: Andrew Salas (5-1) def. Chris Johnson (3-7) by R3 TKO Punches
Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Higo
Thackerville, Oklahoma
185:
#3 Kevin Holland (12-3) def. Teagan Dooley (6-3) by R1 Submission Triangle Choke
145: Daniel Carey (5-2) def. Cris Williams (4-1) by Unanimous Decision
March 3rd
SFL 2018: Gujarat Warriors vs. Delhi Heroes
Mumbai, India
145: Vikas Dahiya (4-1) def.
HM Vince Murdock (10-5) by R2 TKO Literal Kick To Groin/Referee Incompetence
Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series
Atlanta, Georgia
185: Joseph Creer (5-0) def. Devorious Tubbs (4-2) by Split Decision
135: Devante Sewell (5-2) def. Zac Cooper (4-5) by R3 Submission Guillotine
Summit FC 26
Tupelo, Mississippi
205 Title:
#4 VET Teddy Holder (10-4) def. Grady Hurley (14-3) by R1 TKO Punches
145: Nick Baker (5-3) def. Kyle Hughes (2-1) by R1 TKO Punches
Caged Warrior Championship 17
Houma, Louisiana
155: Justin Prescott (4-1) def. Lanny Dardar (16-9) by R1 Submission Armbar
Alliance MMA @ The Arnold Sports Festival
Columbus, Ohio
155:
#17 Devonte Smith (7-1) def. Justin Edwards (9-6) by R1 KO Punch
125:
#6 Jordan Espinosa (12-5) def. Cee Jay Hamilton (12-6) by Split Decision
170: Isaac Steele (7-1) def. Chris Petty (4-5) by R2 Submission Rear Naked Choke
195:
#6, 205 Travis Davis (6-1) def. Jesse Murray (5-3) by R2 TKO Injury
135: Alfred Leisure (6-1) def. Tray Taylor (5-6) by R1 Submission Guillotine
170: Rocky Edwards (11-7) def. Quinton Parks Jr. (6-2) by Unanimous Decision
185: Mike Mason (3-0) def. Davis Oracio (2-3) by R1 TKO Punches
Hardrock MMA 97: Beverly vs. Mohammed
Lexington, Kentucky
145: Ken Beverly (6-3) def. Jamal Mohammed (2-1) by Unanimous Decision
March 4th
Fury FC 23
San Antonio, Texas
170 Title: Washington Luiz (5-3) def. Chris Lopez (9-2) by R4 TKO Punches
185:
#5 Antonio Jones (7-1) def. Artenas Young (10-13) by Unanimous Decision
March 9th
NFC 104
Atlanta, Georgia
185:
#4 VET Doug Usher (9-3) def. Chase Gamble (4-5) by R2 TKO Punches
Shamrock FC 303
St. Louis, Missouri
145: Brandon Lowe (4-1) def. Trevon Crawford (1-1) by Unanimous Decision
DCS 40: St. Patty Showdown
Omaha, Nebraska
155: Joey Munoz (7-2) def. Sean Wilson (38-30) by R3 Submission Rear Naked Choke
LFA 35: Newell vs. Luque
Houston, Texas
165:
#5 VET, 155 Nick Newell (14-1) def. Sonny Luque (10-7) by R1 Submission Rear Naked Choke
265: Vernon Lewis (5-3) def. Jared Vanderaa (6-3) by Unanimous Decision
170:
#24 Jason Lagellier (7-1) def. Thomas Webb (13-5) by R1 Submission D'arce Choke
140:
HM Adrian Yanez (7-2) def. Nathan Trepagnier (4-4) by R1 KO Punch
115: Cheyanne Vlismas (1-0) def. Karla Hernandez (0-1) by R3 TKO Elbows
135: Leomana Martinez (3-1) def. Casey Jones (3-2) by R1 TKO Punches
155: Daniel Pineda (23-13) def. Josh Davila (7-14) R2 TKO Punches
March 10th
Warfare MMA 18
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
265:
#14 Austin Lane (4-0) def. Benjamin Rowland (4-1) by R1 TKO Cut
170: Cody Jones (5-2) def. Nickalas Martino (2-3) by R1 Submission Kimura
Rocks Xtreme MMA 23
Corpus Christi, Texas
170 Title: Santos Rosalez Jr. (3-0) def. Jason Laubach-Lents (1-2) by R1 TKO Punches
145: Rey Trujillo (24-20) def. Donald Sanchez (31-18) by Split Decision
155: Juan Gonzalez (5-1) def. Raymond Banda (6-2) by Unknown
XKO 40
Dallas, Texas
125: Desiree Yanez (1-0) def. Carmella James (0-4) by R3 Submission Rear Naked Choke
145:
#24 Levi Mowles (8-3) def. Jose Johnson (5-4) by R1 Submission Rear Naked Choke
205:
#5 Kennedy Nzechukwu (4-0) def. Andre Kavanaugh (7-14) by R1 TKO Punches
Beatdown 21
New Town, North Dakota
155:
#2 VET Johnny Case (23-6) def. Brandon Longano (4-2) by R2 Submission Guillotine
135:
#12 Alexa Conners (5-2) def. Carina Damm (23-15) by R3 TKO Body Kick
185: Mike Rhodes (10-5) and Bryan Baker (18-5) No Contest (Baker Illegal Elbows to back of head)
Titletown Throwdown
Green Bay, Wisconsin
185: Jordan Berg (2-0) def. Dino Saracco (2-6) by Unknown
Driller Fights: A-Town Throwdown 13
Austin, Minnesota
135: Montel Jackson (5-0) def. Daron McCant (4-1) by R1 TKO Punches
Premier FC 25
Agawam, Massachusetta
120: Destiny Quinones (1-0) def. Lisa Blaine (2-1) by Unanimous Decision
Rage In The Cage OKC 57
Hinton, Oklahoma
265:
#3 VET Tony Lopez (59-27) def. Jon Hill (12-6) by R2 Submission
Caged Aggression 21 - The Champions
135 Title:
#5 Manny Vazquez (12-3) def. Shawn West (15-9) by R1 Submission Rear Naked Choke
155 Title:
#5 VET Eric Wisely (29-9-1) def. Eric Thomas (6-6) by R3 TKO Punches
155: Austin Hubbard (8-2) def. Charlie Radtke (2-1) by Unknown
145: Jake Childers (4-0) def. Cain Lugar (1-1) by R1 Submission Armbar
155: Jordan Hinman (7-4) def. Mike Plazola (14-9) by R1 Submission Armbar