Rocktagon MMA Elite 7 Results
Sep 18, 2011 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Rocktagon's MMA Elite Series 7 blew the roof off
of the Historic Westside Masonic Temple in Cleveland, Ohio Saturday
night with an A-List amateur fight card that kept the sold out
crowd out of their seats and glued to the cage. Fans were treated
to 10 bouts that caused the Historic Westside Masonic Temple to
erupt.
Brandon "So-Ku" Seyler, (5-1) from Non Stop MMA captured the Rocktagon Elite Series 135lb title with an upset win over Rob Miller (11-3), from Team Bundy with a TKO submission victory via a Guillotine Choke. The capacity crowd was on their feet throughout the fight as both challenger and champion put on a MMA clinic for the fans of Cleveland. Following the contest the new champion was asked if he would be a fighting champion and give Miller a rematch. Seyler simply stated "Yes! I will be a fighting champion and defend my title against anyone." In true sportsmanship fashion, Miller rasied Seyler's hand in victory. Miller also sent a message to the new champion "Brandon deserves the title, but it is still mine and I am coming back for it." Rocktagon executives James Jeda and Lorenzo Gentile stated that a rematch could possibly be in the works.
In the co-main event John Lasich (2-0) from Ricardo Pires & Evolve
MMA remained undefeated with a second round submission via RNC over
previously unbeaten Mike "Soul Train" Karis (3-1) from Team
Bundy.
The battle for Rocktagon supremacy was waged in the featured bout of the evening as Roger Blankenship (5-4) from Team Painland defeated Mark "Hollywood" MacDonald (4-5) from Rusty Cage Fight club via a split decision. The three round "Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh" WAR saw both fighters exchanging bombs and at times, both were visibly hurt, but pride, determination, and victory kept both men in the middle of the cage fighting as if it was their last bout. When the final bell rang the crowd erupted and wanted more. There was no clear cut winner and the crowd was split. It was up to the judges to decide who the victor was. Judges John Kloook and John Prochaska scored the contest 29-28 for Blankenship while Judge Shelia mason scored it 30-28 for MacDonald. An emotional Blankenship addressed the capacity crowd and stated "This was a huge victory for me. No one gave me a chance and I carried a lot of weight on my shoulders going into this fight that has now been lifted."
Tyree "Box" Johnson (2-2) def. Jeremy Davis (0-1) via UD. Judges' cards were: 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
Jonathan Flores (1-0) def. Zach Jefferson (0-1) via RNC at 1:23 of Round 1
Daniel Coffman (2-0) def. Dave Zimmerman (0-1) via Achilles Hold at: 21 seconds Round 1.
Jake "The Snake" Hedrick (3-0) def. Brian "The Fort" Knox (2-1) via UD. All three judges scored the contest 29-28.
Edwin Taylor (2-0) def. Jarrett "High Tower" Scott (1-1) via TKO Strikes at 1:01 of Round 1.
Alphie Reyes (2-0) def. Joshua Hardwick (0-1) via RNC at: 48 seconds of Round 1.
Jeremiah Yeager (5-2) def. Arman Allyev (2-3) via split decision. Judge John Klook scored it 29-28 for Yeager; Judge Shelia Mason scored it 29-27 for Yeager while Judge John Prochaska scored it 29-27 for Allyev.
Fans in attendance were also treated to the music of the Burning River Pipe and Drum while the National Anthem was sung by international recording artist Melissa "Cha Cha" Figueroa.
Rocktagon CEO James Jeda stated "This was an amazing evening with championship fights, first class entertainment and a capacity crowd. We are looking forward to our return to Cleveland in November.
Rocktagon MMA has announced that they will be returning to the historic Westside Masonic in November with a Pro / AM Elite series.
About Rocktagon MMA:
Rocktagon MMA is a premier mixed martial arts and entrainment group dedicated to hosting quality events and taking highly skilled MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. At Rocktagon MMA we treat each fighter like an individual business. We focus on the fighter, their skills, and their image, as we help them build a strong presence in the mixed martial arts arena. The popular fight organization has quickly made a name for itself in the mixed martial arts industry and has exploded onto the national scene.
Brandon "So-Ku" Seyler, (5-1) from Non Stop MMA captured the Rocktagon Elite Series 135lb title with an upset win over Rob Miller (11-3), from Team Bundy with a TKO submission victory via a Guillotine Choke. The capacity crowd was on their feet throughout the fight as both challenger and champion put on a MMA clinic for the fans of Cleveland. Following the contest the new champion was asked if he would be a fighting champion and give Miller a rematch. Seyler simply stated "Yes! I will be a fighting champion and defend my title against anyone." In true sportsmanship fashion, Miller rasied Seyler's hand in victory. Miller also sent a message to the new champion "Brandon deserves the title, but it is still mine and I am coming back for it." Rocktagon executives James Jeda and Lorenzo Gentile stated that a rematch could possibly be in the works.
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The battle for Rocktagon supremacy was waged in the featured bout of the evening as Roger Blankenship (5-4) from Team Painland defeated Mark "Hollywood" MacDonald (4-5) from Rusty Cage Fight club via a split decision. The three round "Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh" WAR saw both fighters exchanging bombs and at times, both were visibly hurt, but pride, determination, and victory kept both men in the middle of the cage fighting as if it was their last bout. When the final bell rang the crowd erupted and wanted more. There was no clear cut winner and the crowd was split. It was up to the judges to decide who the victor was. Judges John Kloook and John Prochaska scored the contest 29-28 for Blankenship while Judge Shelia mason scored it 30-28 for MacDonald. An emotional Blankenship addressed the capacity crowd and stated "This was a huge victory for me. No one gave me a chance and I carried a lot of weight on my shoulders going into this fight that has now been lifted."
Undercard Results:
Tyree "Box" Johnson (2-2) def. Jeremy Davis (0-1) via UD. Judges' cards were: 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
Jonathan Flores (1-0) def. Zach Jefferson (0-1) via RNC at 1:23 of Round 1
Daniel Coffman (2-0) def. Dave Zimmerman (0-1) via Achilles Hold at: 21 seconds Round 1.
Jake "The Snake" Hedrick (3-0) def. Brian "The Fort" Knox (2-1) via UD. All three judges scored the contest 29-28.
Edwin Taylor (2-0) def. Jarrett "High Tower" Scott (1-1) via TKO Strikes at 1:01 of Round 1.
Alphie Reyes (2-0) def. Joshua Hardwick (0-1) via RNC at: 48 seconds of Round 1.
Jeremiah Yeager (5-2) def. Arman Allyev (2-3) via split decision. Judge John Klook scored it 29-28 for Yeager; Judge Shelia Mason scored it 29-27 for Yeager while Judge John Prochaska scored it 29-27 for Allyev.
Fans in attendance were also treated to the music of the Burning River Pipe and Drum while the National Anthem was sung by international recording artist Melissa "Cha Cha" Figueroa.
Rocktagon CEO James Jeda stated "This was an amazing evening with championship fights, first class entertainment and a capacity crowd. We are looking forward to our return to Cleveland in November.
Rocktagon MMA has announced that they will be returning to the historic Westside Masonic in November with a Pro / AM Elite series.
About Rocktagon MMA:
Rocktagon MMA is a premier mixed martial arts and entrainment group dedicated to hosting quality events and taking highly skilled MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. At Rocktagon MMA we treat each fighter like an individual business. We focus on the fighter, their skills, and their image, as we help them build a strong presence in the mixed martial arts arena. The popular fight organization has quickly made a name for itself in the mixed martial arts industry and has exploded onto the national scene.
