JUSTIN GAETHJE AND JESSICA AGUILAR WIN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES IN SPECTACULAR FASHION AT WSOF 8 ON NBCSN
Jan 22, 2014 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Undefeated Justin
Gaethje (11-0) claimed World Series of Fighting's inaugural
lightweight belt with an impressive first-round stoppage of a very
tough Richard
Patishnock (6-2).
The two tangled in the headlining contest of Saturday's NBCSN-broadcast "World Series of Fighting 8: Gathje vs. Patishnock" event, which took place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
The 25-year-old Gaethje swarmed from the opening bell, rushing
forward with a flying knee and bringing the fight to Patishnock
right away. With non-stop offense flowing, Gaethje landed a
crushing right hand that stunned his opponent. Patishnock refused
to back down, instead standing against the cage and trying to
return fire. But Gaethje would not be stopped, and he unloaded
punches and elbows that battered Patishnock and forced referee
Troy
Waugh to step in and halt the fight in just 69 seconds.
Undefeated Justin Gaethje (11-0) claimed World Series of Fighting's inaugural lightweight belt with an impressive first-round stoppage of a very tough Richard Patishnock (6-2).
The 25-year-old Gaethje swarmed from the opening bell, rushing forward with a flying knee and bringing the fight to Patishnock right away. With non-stop offense flowing, Gaethje landed a crushing right hand that stunned his opponent. Patishnock refused to back down, instead standing against the cage and trying to return fire. But Gaethje would not be stopped, and he unloaded punches and elbows that battered Patishnock and forced referee Troy Waugh to step in and halt the fight in just 69 seconds.
In the night's co-feature, light heavyweight slugger Anthony Johnson (16-4) scored a brutal first-round knockout of fellow heavy hitter Mike Kyle (20-11-1).
The engaged immediately at the opening bell, and after Kyle came up short on a takedown, they went toe-to-toe in the pocket. It was Johnson who landed first, scoring a right hand over the top and putting Kyle face-first on the canvas.
The end came at the 2:03 mark, and Johnson now owns a six-fight winning streak, including a perfect 3-0 mark under the World Series of Fighting banner.
American Top Team's Jessica Aguilar (17-4) is World Series of Fighting's first-ever women's strawweight champion after submitting Alida Gray (4-1) in under three minutes.
Aguilar was dominant from the start, working inside and taking the fight to the ground. From there, she moved effortlessly into position for an arm-triangle choke, cranking on the hold until she earned the tap at the 2:45 mark of the first round. The new champ now boasts an eight-fight winning streak.
In a key bantamweight fight with serious title implications, Cody Bollinger (15-2) edged out Tyson Nam (12-6) in a hotly contested decision.
Bollinger was the busier fighter throughout, attacking with punches to all levels and mixing in acrobatic spinning kicks. Meanwhile, Nam stayed more compact as he looked to counter, and while the attacks weren't nearly as flashy, they were often effective. Bollinger hit the ground on more than one occasion, once through a clear knockdown and a few more times on slips.
The crowd grew a bit restless in the third round as both fighters struggled to find an effective rhythm. Still, both looked for opportunities until the final bell. However, it was Bollinger who was given the unanimous nod, 29-28 on all three cards.
The night's NBCSN-broadcast kicked off with a thrilling lightweight matchup, as Luis Palomino (22-9) earned a second-round win over Jorge Patino (35-15-2).
Palomino was sharp early, firing off heavy leather on the feet and stunning Patino with a few crisp blows. The 40-year-old "Macaco," a veteran of a few legendary MMA brawls, stood firm in the pocket and returned fire, but Palomino's non-stop attack finally wore his opponent down in the second round. A right hand and knee to the gut sent Patino to the canvas, and Palomino swarmed until he earned the finish at the 4:20 mark of the frame.
The night's featured prelim saw Tyler Stinson (27-9) earn an impressive come-from-behind win over Valdir Araujo (14-5).
It was Araujo who racked up points early, chopping the leg and drilling heavy kicks to the body. And while Stinson appeared a bit flat in the opening two rounds, he came alive in the third and turned the tide with a few brutal bodyshots. A stunned Araujo never really recovered, and Stinson pressed with punches until he earned the finish at the 2:23 mark of the final frame.
Heavyweight sluggers Derrick Mehmen (17-5) and Scott Barrett (14-4) brought the crowd to their feet with a standup brawl that surprisingly went all three rounds.
An aggressive Mehmen dropped Barrett twice in the opening round, but "The Bear" showed incredible heart by battling through until the final round. A few big punches threatened to ruin Mehman's impressive performance, but he survived the big shots and cruised to a decision win.
In a flyweight matchup, Cuban Olympic wrestling medalist Alexis Vila (14-4) kept a high pace throughout his three-round contest with Sidemar Honorio (8-5), and it was enough to earn him a unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 and 30-27.
While the striking was relatively even on the feet, Vila's wrestling proved the difference, and he improved to 3-1 in his past four fights.
Featherweight prospects Freddy Assuncao (8-1) and Brenson Hansen (5-2) combined for a back-and-forth affair throughout their 15 minute contest. In the end, the toe-to-toe action left judges unable to agree on a winner, and Assuncao was awarded a split decision victory.
In the night's first bout, welterweight Anderson Melo (11-7) scored a quick submission win over Jose Caceres (5-5), needing just 70 seconds to get the win via heel hook.
About "World Series of Fighting" (WSOF) "World Series of Fighting" (WSOF) is a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering an incredible, action-packed entertainment experience for fight fans by producing the best possible match-ups between elite fighters from around the globe. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow "World Series of Fighting" on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and "World Series of Fighting" President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
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The two tangled in the headlining contest of Saturday's NBCSN-broadcast "World Series of Fighting 8: Gathje vs. Patishnock" event, which took place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
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Undefeated Justin Gaethje (11-0) claimed World Series of Fighting's inaugural lightweight belt with an impressive first-round stoppage of a very tough Richard Patishnock (6-2).
The two tangled in the headlining contest of Saturday's
NBCSN-broadcast "World Series of Fighting 8: Gathje vs. Patishnock"
event, which took place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in
Hollywood, Fla.
The 25-year-old Gaethje swarmed from the opening bell, rushing forward with a flying knee and bringing the fight to Patishnock right away. With non-stop offense flowing, Gaethje landed a crushing right hand that stunned his opponent. Patishnock refused to back down, instead standing against the cage and trying to return fire. But Gaethje would not be stopped, and he unloaded punches and elbows that battered Patishnock and forced referee Troy Waugh to step in and halt the fight in just 69 seconds.
In the night's co-feature, light heavyweight slugger Anthony Johnson (16-4) scored a brutal first-round knockout of fellow heavy hitter Mike Kyle (20-11-1).
The engaged immediately at the opening bell, and after Kyle came up short on a takedown, they went toe-to-toe in the pocket. It was Johnson who landed first, scoring a right hand over the top and putting Kyle face-first on the canvas.
The end came at the 2:03 mark, and Johnson now owns a six-fight winning streak, including a perfect 3-0 mark under the World Series of Fighting banner.
American Top Team's Jessica Aguilar (17-4) is World Series of Fighting's first-ever women's strawweight champion after submitting Alida Gray (4-1) in under three minutes.
Aguilar was dominant from the start, working inside and taking the fight to the ground. From there, she moved effortlessly into position for an arm-triangle choke, cranking on the hold until she earned the tap at the 2:45 mark of the first round. The new champ now boasts an eight-fight winning streak.
In a key bantamweight fight with serious title implications, Cody Bollinger (15-2) edged out Tyson Nam (12-6) in a hotly contested decision.
Bollinger was the busier fighter throughout, attacking with punches to all levels and mixing in acrobatic spinning kicks. Meanwhile, Nam stayed more compact as he looked to counter, and while the attacks weren't nearly as flashy, they were often effective. Bollinger hit the ground on more than one occasion, once through a clear knockdown and a few more times on slips.
The crowd grew a bit restless in the third round as both fighters struggled to find an effective rhythm. Still, both looked for opportunities until the final bell. However, it was Bollinger who was given the unanimous nod, 29-28 on all three cards.
The night's NBCSN-broadcast kicked off with a thrilling lightweight matchup, as Luis Palomino (22-9) earned a second-round win over Jorge Patino (35-15-2).
Palomino was sharp early, firing off heavy leather on the feet and stunning Patino with a few crisp blows. The 40-year-old "Macaco," a veteran of a few legendary MMA brawls, stood firm in the pocket and returned fire, but Palomino's non-stop attack finally wore his opponent down in the second round. A right hand and knee to the gut sent Patino to the canvas, and Palomino swarmed until he earned the finish at the 4:20 mark of the frame.
The night's featured prelim saw Tyler Stinson (27-9) earn an impressive come-from-behind win over Valdir Araujo (14-5).
It was Araujo who racked up points early, chopping the leg and drilling heavy kicks to the body. And while Stinson appeared a bit flat in the opening two rounds, he came alive in the third and turned the tide with a few brutal bodyshots. A stunned Araujo never really recovered, and Stinson pressed with punches until he earned the finish at the 2:23 mark of the final frame.
Heavyweight sluggers Derrick Mehmen (17-5) and Scott Barrett (14-4) brought the crowd to their feet with a standup brawl that surprisingly went all three rounds.
An aggressive Mehmen dropped Barrett twice in the opening round, but "The Bear" showed incredible heart by battling through until the final round. A few big punches threatened to ruin Mehman's impressive performance, but he survived the big shots and cruised to a decision win.
In a flyweight matchup, Cuban Olympic wrestling medalist Alexis Vila (14-4) kept a high pace throughout his three-round contest with Sidemar Honorio (8-5), and it was enough to earn him a unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 and 30-27.
While the striking was relatively even on the feet, Vila's wrestling proved the difference, and he improved to 3-1 in his past four fights.
Featherweight prospects Freddy Assuncao (8-1) and Brenson Hansen (5-2) combined for a back-and-forth affair throughout their 15 minute contest. In the end, the toe-to-toe action left judges unable to agree on a winner, and Assuncao was awarded a split decision victory.
In the night's first bout, welterweight Anderson Melo (11-7) scored a quick submission win over Jose Caceres (5-5), needing just 70 seconds to get the win via heel hook.
About "World Series of Fighting" (WSOF) "World Series of Fighting" (WSOF) is a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering an incredible, action-packed entertainment experience for fight fans by producing the best possible match-ups between elite fighters from around the globe. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow "World Series of Fighting" on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and "World Series of Fighting" President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
About NBC Sports Network NBC Sports Network, part of the NBC Sports Group, is dedicated to serving passionate sports fans. Now in more than 80 million homes, the network is the cable television home of the Summer and Winter Olympics, National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France and the 34th America's Cup, and beginning in 2013, the Premier League and Formula One. In addition, NBC Sports Network features college football, college basketball, college hockey, outdoor programming, horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup, Fight Night boxing, Ironman, the Dew Action Sports Tour and USA Sevens Rugby. The network is also home to original programs such as Costas Tonight, The Crossover, NFL Turning Point, Pro Football Talk and The Dan Patrick Show. NBC Sports Network is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
About Hard Rock Live Hard Rock Live, a spectacular state-of-the-art facility, further expands the ultimate entertainment experience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This 5,500-seat indoor arena has attracted more than 1.5 million people since its opening in 2005, and has regularly hosted South Florida's greatest variety of musical acts such as Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Marc Anthony, Billy Joel, Andrea Bocelli, Tim McGraw and Carlos Santana; top comedians including Chris Rock, Robin Williams, Kathy Griffin and George Lopez; as well as major sporting events and events of major sports stars, from UFCmatches to charity galas for Jason Taylor, Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade andmore. For additional information, please visit www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com or www.myhrl.com, facebook.com/MyHRL and twitter.com/hard_rock_live.
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