Full Event Coverage | Wild Bills Fight Night 31 | 10-29-10 Duluth, GA
Thanks to David Oblas, Full Throttle Productions, Steve Mudder, Amy Lynn and Wild Bills for putting on an awesome night of fights with 14 bouts on the card. You missed a great one tonight so read on and Ill do my best to sum up the action.
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157lbs Nick Beal vs. Jo Hill
The fight begins and both fighters exchange at the center of the ring. Hill pulls off a big hip toss but Beal works back to his feet and once there he throws a big spinning elbow. They go back to the grounf as beal is controlling the fight until Hill is able to sweep and go for an armbar. Beal fefends and escapes to his feet where he throws a superman punch followed up by a takedown. Once on the ground Hill is able to take Beals back and nearly finished the fight with an RNC as the round expires.
Beal begins the round coming forward with a huge uppercut and Hill returns with a flurry of punches as they go to the ground. The fight ends up under the ropes and the referee reset them in the middle of the ring. Beal is able to gain top position and work from side control as he is hammering the body of Jo hill. The fight goes back to the feet where Hill reaches for a guillotine and pulls hill down with it as the round ends.
Round 3 begins and Beal again works for a takedown that he finishes as Hill crashes to his back holding onto a guillotine. Beal continues to hammer the body and is controlling Hill as he transitions between positions and applying some ground and pound. The bell rings with Beal controlling most of the third round.
Beal wins by Unanimous Decision
147lbs Ralph Ospina vs. Kenyon Wilson
The fight begins with both fighters exchanging combos as Wilson goes in for a shot and nearly drives Ospina through the ropes. They clinch up against the ropes and take turns throwing knees to the guts. Wilson is intend on bringing the fight to the ground but Ospina is having none of it. The clinch work continues with both fighters trading shots until Ospina lands a huge takedown slam as he lifts Wilson up in the air and drives him to the canvas. Ospina works from wilsons guard and punches the body as time expires.
Round 2 begins with both fighters again going to the clinch as Ospina is able to again score a takedown and brings the fight to the mat. He works some shots in from wilsons guard before he gets the opportunity to step over to Wilsons right and go for an Arm Triangle that he uses to finish the fight.
Ospina wins by submission (Arm Triangle) @ 1:51 of R2
137lbs Pedro Gaime vs. Kevin Patton
The bell sounds and Patton runs forward full speed at Gaime who throws a flying knee out of instinct. Patton eats it and pushes throw to finsh a takedown while gaimes falls to his back holding onto Patton’s head for a Guillotine. Once on the ground Patton is able to advance his position and then settle on taking Gaime’s back. Patton begins looking for an RNC and after minutes of trying to fight it off the forearm of Patton slips below the chin and Gaime taps out.
Patton wins by submission (Rear Naked Choke) @ 2:55 of R1
157lbs Kris Nowakowski vs. Jesse Wable
The fight begins with both fighters locking horns at the center of the ring. Wable is able to pick up Nowakowski and land a big slam. Once on his back Nowakowski is reaching for a guillotine that Wable is defending. Wable is working effective strikes from the ground as he is repeadedly punching Nowakowski in the guts as the round ends.
Wable starts out round 2 pushing forward hard again and Nowakowski meets him with a headkick that Wable sidesteps. Wable shoots for and finishes a takedown as Nowakowski reaches for a midair guillotine once again. Wable is able to move to a mounted position and is drilling the body of Nowakowski with huge looping punches. Nowakowski stands up briefly but Wable wrestles him down again landing in mount. Wable continues to strike the body then stands up and throws himself down with a superman punch that catches Nowakowski in the face, which is illegal in GA amateur rules. The referee pauses the fight and Issues Wable a 1 point deduction. Once the
fight begins again Nowakowski throws a sweet jumpkick that Wable blocks sending Nowakowski off balance and crashing to the ground. Wable pounces and punches wildly at his body as the round comes to an end.
Round 3 begins and Wable is able to work Nowakowski to the ground again where he easily move to mount. Once in this familar position, Wable is punching the ribs of Nowakowski who is able to sweep to Wables guard. Wable is pulling Nowakowski’s head down and pushing it away trying to escape but then settles in and sweeps to full mount once again. Wable from here punches the body repeadedly and lands one onthe head that forces the ref to pause the fight. In a bit of a bizarre end to the fight the referee calls a stop to the fight as everyone is trying to determine who won as Wable runs into the crowd to greet his fans.
Wable wins by submission (Verbal) @ 2:45 of R3
205lbs Mike Alvarado vs. Alex Hardaway
The fight begins and Hardaway muscles Alvarado to the ropes as he pushes forward. Hardaway slams Alvarado to the ground and wrestles for position but Alvarado sweeps and lands in Hardaway’s guard. Alvarado is trying to move to mount when Hardaway takes the opportunity to go for a head and arm choke which ends the fight with much to the surprise of the crowd.
Hardaway wins by submission (Head and Arm Choke) @ 1:38 of R1
(Kickboxing) 127lbs Stephanie Garcia vs. Mary Matia | Matia wins by TKO @ :36 of R2
152lbs Chase Thomas vs. John Bloodworth
The bell rings and both fighters clinch at the center of the ring where they exchange knees until THomas takes one right in the cup. The fight begins again and both fighters are throwing combos to set up the home run punch. Bloodworth throws a nice headkick that clips Thomas in the chin who smiles it off. Bloodworth goes for a takedown and drives Thomas all the way across the ring until he is able to finish it. Bloodworth works from halfguard but Thomas is able to works is way back to his feet. Once he is standing Thomas throws a big flurry that backs bloodworth against the ropes forcing him to cover up as the round ends.
Round 2 begins and both fighters are trading shots as Bloodworth ducks his head and throws a big overhead right that nearly lands. Both fighters are exchanging leg kicks and combos as a huge lump is forming under Bloodworth’s eye. Thomas is getting the best of the standup exchange as it is being written all over the face of Bloodworth. Bloodworth goes for a takedown but Thomas grabs his leg as they both crash to the ground. Bloodworth is able to move to mount and deliver some ground and pound as the round ends.
The round starts and Bloodworth pushes forward to land a takedown that he finishes in side control. Bloodworth moves into the guard of Thomas and lands some shots on the dome. Bloodworth works in Thomas’ guard for most of the round and is trying to advance his position but Thomas is doing a good job of stifling his progress. Thomas is able to lauch Bloodworth off of him with the butterfly guard as both fighters go to the feet and exchange strikes bring Round 3 to a close of a very close fight.
Thomas wins by Split Decision
157lbs Stephen Upchurch vs. Luke Neyland
The fight begins and each fighter is establishing their range as Neyland makes it clear that he wants to take this fight to the ground. Neyland is able to get a takedown and work from side controls where he rolls over for an insane armbar attempt that upchurch somehow escapes. Once back on the feet upchurch is showing off his boxing skills as he is peppering Neyland on the feet. Upchurch pins Neyland against the turnbuckle and hammers him with knees as Neyland tries to escape only to find Upchurch running after him across the ring to again rock him with straight punches to close out the round.
Round 2 starts and Neyland continues to work for a shot but upchurch is sprawling well and delivering shots to the body and face as Neyland turtles up on the mat. They go back to the feet as Upchurch continues to get the best of Neyland and staggers him with a big right hand as he follows him down to the mat. The round ends with Upchurch working from side control and delivering knees to Neylands body
The final round begins and both fighters are working their combos as Neyland wants to get the fight to the ground knowing what waits for him if he stands. Upchurch is constantly stuffing takedown after takedown with great sprawls as he abuses the side of newlands head and body with each failed attempt. Neyland eventually decided to take his changes standing and both fighters throw caution to the wind as the trade bombs closing out the fight in exciting fashion much to the appreciation of the crowd.
Upchurch wins by Unanimous Decision
172lbs Wesley Hanson vs. Steele McCall
The fight begins and Hanson immediately shoots in for a double leg. McCall allows it to happen because he knows exactly what he plans to do off his back. He quickly settles in on his back locking in a triangle and holds it tight as Hanson tries to fight it off but taps out early on in this bout.
McCall wins by submission (Triangle Choke) @ :54 of R1
157lbs Jerrid Burke vs. Stephen Shaffer
After an epic walkout by Jerrid Burke as Ric Flair both fighters are ready to get this one going. The fight begins and both fighters trade a few combos as Shaffer takes the fight to the ground. Burke stays calm on his back and he looks to secure Shaffers arm and lock in a Kimura as Shaffer rolls out of it. Shaffer is throwing some big shots from the top landing them as Burke is looking to work into position to attempt a triangle. Shaffer fights off the triangle attempt as well and delivers some more ground and pound to close out Round 1
The round begins and Shaffer gets another takedown as Burke takes a few big shots on his way to attempting another triangle. Shaffer defends the triangle but in the process of throwing some strikes from the top he leaves his arm out and Burke quickly secures a Kimura as he hyperextends Shaffers arm behind his own head forcing him to tapout.
Burke wins by submission (Kimura) @ 1:19 of R2
147lbs Kenny Jackson vs. Gerry Tena
The fight begins as Tena is looking to show off his boxing. Jackson executes a takedown but Tena is comfortable on his back looking to lock in a Triangle. As Jackson defends, they go back to the feet where Tena continues to pick apart his opponent in the standup, hitting him with strikes from every angle. As Jackson continues to try and advance, Tena has a jab or cross for him everytime. Jackson gets throw as they tangle and go to the ground with Jackson working from Tena’s guard. Tena kicks him off and they again go to the feet where Tena continues to land punches as the round comes to a close.
The round starts as Tena moves forward quickly and stuns Jackson with a combo that sends him in the turtle position to the Mat. Tena follows him down and delivers some big shots that Jackson takes anf sweeps tena off his back and into his guard. Tena is throwing hammerfist punches off his back and Jackson is trying to advance his position to no avail. They go back to the feet and clinch up as Jackson tries to pull guard. Tena is able to keep the fight standing as Jackson does his best to weather the storm as round 2 ends.
Jackson is clearly in some distress in his corner as he is telling his cornermen he cannot breathe. The referee works into his corner and makes Jackson advance to tell him if he still wishes to continue the feet. The hands of the referee go up in the air waving the fight off and Tena is declared the winner as Jackson is unable to answer the bell.
Tena wins by TKO (Fighter unable to answer the bell) @ 5:00 of R2
150lbs Maajid Al-Kush vs. Freddy Assuncao
The fight begins as both fighters are wrestling for position on the feet. Both fighters hailing from a Jiu-Jitsu background are looking to take the fight to the ground but they are stifling each others attempts. Assuncao is able to take the fight to the mat where is he handling Al-Kush with easy on the mat hitting him with shots and moving between positions looking for an opportunity to finish. Once in the guard of Al-Kush Assuncao is drilling his adversary with punches and goes to his feet where he continues to punish Al-Kush with kicks. Al-Kush is able to stand only to be driven into the ropes where he pulls guard bringing Round 1 to a close.
The rest of the fight plays out in a similar fashion as Assuncao continues to he the aggressor, controlling Al-Kush in every way on the mat.
Assuncao wins by Unanimous Decision
137lbs Jacob Hebeison vs. Scott Farhat
The fight begins and Hebeison is playing it cool and withstanding the early attack that Scott Farhat brings in all of his fights. Farhat is able to workinside after a flurry of punches and slams down Hebeison. Once on his back Hebeison is looking to setup a guillotine that looks to be very tight but Farhat defends it. From his back Hebeison pulls off a sweep landing in Farhat’s guard where Farhat is trying to work an arm triangle from the bottom. After defending Farhat’s submission attempts on the ground they go to the feet again and trade combos before they fight their way through to ropes forcing the referee to reset the fight. Hebeison drives through Farhat with one more takedown to close out the opening round.
As round two begins Farhat throws a huge right that Hebeison ducks under and uses the opportunity to take him down. Once on the ground Hebeison is able to quickly take the back of Farhat and finish the fight by Rear Naked Choke very early on in the round.
Hebeison wins by submission (Rear Naked Choke) @ :12 of R2
187lbs Cale Yarborough vs. Clint Hester
The fight begins with Yarbrough going to toe to toe with Hester, a known KO artist. Hester is crisp with his punches and is getting the better of the exchanges as he is controlling Yarbrough against the ropes looking for a takedown that Yarbrough will not give up. After a brief trip the the mat both fighters stand again with Yarbrough pressing Hester against the turnbuckle as he works some elbows and dirty boxing. Both fighters move to the Thai clinch and Yarbrough is delivering some big knees to the legs and midsection of Hester. Yarbrough continues to control the fight until he pulls guard with a Guillotine cinched in but Hester holds on to close out the round.
Round 2 begins and once again both fighters are standing toe to toe landing setup shots as they look for the KO finisher. Both fighters are pointing with strikes until Yarbrough lands a big elbow that sends Hester to the ropes a bit stunned but still in the fight. Hester is able to recoever and continue to throw punches and kicks until Yarbrough loses his balance and falls to the ground where Hester pounces on him and throws some strikes on the ground to close out Round 2.
Round 3 begins with even more fireworks giving the fans a spectacular main event to close out a night of great fights. Hester shoots in amist the exchanges for a takedown that Yarbrough defends with his back against the ropes. Yarbrough is then able to wrestle Hester down into a takedown and from there Yarbrough works to the North / South position where he sinks in a choke bringing this fight to a close as Hester taps out.
Yarborough wins by submission (North / South Choke) @ 1:18 of R3
“It’s funny,” said Hester. “We have a chart up at X3 showing the people who have had to see the doctor after they fought me. From stitches to broken bones. But I just go 100% in the ring and drink a lot of milk so I guess that’s why I have hard bones. I don’t know what it is. I just like to punch and kick people until they quit.”
