Supreme Promotions Brawl At The Hall 5 was a big success with fighters delivering another unforgettable night of action. The night featured twelve amateur bouts with the last three as title fights. The night was also a benefit for the Jeff Dunbar fund.

The main event was Matt Paul putting his middleweight title on the line against number one contender Andrew Potapenko. Paul stunned Potapenko with a straight left jab early but Potapenko regained his composure. Paul and Potapenko circled feeling each other out. Potapenko managed to come back and hurt Paul with a right before being taking down. Potapenko looked patient on the ground and managed to reverse Paul but just as Potapenko seemed to have Paul where he wanted him, he was caught in an armbar having to tapout at 2:37 mark of round one.

The co-main event featured crowd favorite Patrick Murphy and defending welterweight champion Stefon Von Aulock. Murphy’s power would be too much for Von Aulock as he would take Von Aulock down and control most of round one. Murphy had Von Aulock in trouble at the end of the first round as he would get full mount and begin a barrage of strikes but the bell rang ending round one. The second round was the same as the first with Murphy all over Von Aulock taking him down with a double leg takedown. Murphy controlled the round staying on top of Von Aulock landing numerous left and right hands. Murphy’s control on top eventually would lead him to a submission victory getting a side choke and the submission victory at 2:53 of round two becoming the new welterweight champion.

The flyweight title was up for grabs as Matt Wilcox faced Austin Allen. The fight was a quick one with Wilcox winning by way of Von Flue choke at :44 seconds of round one.

Another anticipated middleweight fight on the card was the other crowd favorite John Passarella taking on Ivory Blackwell. The fight was a close battle coming down to the final round. Passarella went on to win by split decision.

In a catchweight bout, Charles Brown took on Mike Hamel at 175 pounds. Hamel started out strong pressing the pace getting a takedown on Brown. Brown would get back to his feet. Hamel went for a single leg takedown but missed as Brown would sprawl and take the back of Hamel. Brown was able to get a front headlock on Hamel forcing him to tapout at 2:20 mark of round one.

Middleweights came to the cage as another known crowd favorite Charlie Kazullah took on Nick Kotiw. Kazullah who is known for his sharp hand speed would dominate getting a quick tko victory at :31 seconds of the first round.

Eugene Anthony earned a quick submission victory over Stoney Mcçuiston in the featherweight bout at 1:50 of round one.

In another featherweight bout, Lenard Webster faced Deshawn Webster. The fight started out fast paced with both fighters scraping exchanging punches and low kicks. Wheeler went in for a takedown but was caught in an armbar by Webster having to tapout with Webster getting the victory at the 2:40 mark of the first round.

Lightweights entered the cage as Grundy Polk faced Trevor Rose. Polk came out landing a barrage of rights and lefts dropping Rose winning just 25 seconds into the opening round.

In another lightweight battle, David Santiago faced Dylan Curry. In the early going Santiago and Curry went all out giving everything they had. Santiago had Curry in an armbar but Curry would slam his way out of it. Curry circled trying to get Santiago’s back but Santiago would reverse taking Curry’s back to sink in the rear naked choke earning the victory at 2:19 of round one.

A quick flyweight fight also was on the card as Dave Cawell got a fast submission win over TJ Nestor winning just :49 seconds into the first round by way of triangle choke.

The opening fight of the evening was a bantamweight affair with Derek Jackson facing Mike Busby. Jackson caught Busby with a hard right hand knocking him to the canvas and capitalized on the opportunity to end the fight with Busby hurt. Jackson won the bout at 2:05 of round one by tko due to strikes.

The event was a spectacular night of great fights and a success for the Jeff Dunbar fundraiser. The venue at the hall was packed with a large crowd to where it became standing room left as local fans entered the venue. Supreme Promotions plans to return to the IBEW union hall in December with a date to be announced soon.

Quick Results:
Derek Jackson defeated Mike Busby by technical knockout at 2:05 of round one
Dave Cawall defeated T.J. Nestor by triangle choke at 0:49 of round one
David Santiago defeated Dylan Curry by rear naked choke at 2:19 of round one
Grundy Polk defeated Trevor Rose by technical knockout at 0:25 of round one
Lenard Wheeler defeated Deshawn Webster by armbar at 2:40 of round one
Eugen Anthony defeated Stonewall McCuiston by arm triangle in round one
Charlie Kazullah defeated Nick Kotiw by technical knockout at 0:31 of round one
Charles Brown defeated Mike Hamel by front headlock at 2:20 of round one
John Passarella defeated Ivory Blackwell by split decision 30-27, 28-29, 29-28
Matt Wilcox defeated Austin Allen by Von Flue choke at 0:44 of round one
Patrick Murphy defeated Stefon Von Aulock by side choke at 2:53 of round two
Matt Paul defeated Andrew Potapenko by armbar at 2:37 of round one

Supreme Promotions put on a spectacular show last night in Joliet, Illinois. The event Brawl at the Hall 5 was headlined by Matt Paul defending his title against Andrew Potapenko and featured eleven amateur mixed martial arts fights.

Quick Results:
Derek Jackson defeated Mike Busby by technical knockout at 2:05 of round one
Dave Cawall defeated T.J. Nestor by triangle choke at 0:49 of round one
David Santiago defeated Dylan Curry by rear naked choke at 2:19 of round one
Grundy Polk defeated Trevor Rose by technical knockout at 0:25 of round one
Lenard Wheeler defeated Deshawn Webster by armbar at 2:40 of round one
Charlie Kazullah defeated Nick Kotiw by technical knockout at 0:31 of round one
Charles Brown defeated Mike Hamel by front headlock at 2:20 of round one
John Passarella defeated Ivory Blackwell by split decision 30-27, 28-29, 29-28
Matt Wilcox defeated Austin Allen by Von Flue choke at 0:44 of round one
Patrick Murphy defeated Stefon Von Aulock by side choke at 2:53 of round two
Matt Paul defeated Andrew Potapenko by armbar at 2:37 of round one

Supreme Promotions returns to Joliet tonight with a great card in store for local mma fans. The event is also being used as a fundraiser for Jeff Dunbar, a local amateur fighter who was paralyzed last December during his fight. The card’s main event will be for the middleweight championship as champion Matt Paul defends his title against undefeated ukrainian Andrew Potapenko.

Potapenko earned his shot at the title when he put on a great performance defeating Billy Ward at the promotion’s last event in July. He won the fight with a triangle choke at :57 seconds of the third round.

Paul is also coming into the fight with a good record and like his opponent Potapenko, has good ground and stand up skills. This fight is shaping up to be the fight of the night and could even be one of the best amateur fights of the year. Paul’s last fight with the promotion was in March when he defeated Billy Ward at 2:57 in the first round by rear naked choke.

The card will also feature fan favorites John Passarella and Chris Murphy. Several other tough fighters from some of the best gyms in the area will also be competing.

Raffles will be going on all night long with the funds going to support the Jeff Dunbar Fund. Supreme Promotions will take place tonight at the IBEW union hall at 1100 N.E Frontage Road in Joliet, Illinois. Doors open at 7 and fights begin at 8.

Supreme Promotions “Brawl At The Hall IV.” featured eleven great action packed fights on the card at Joliet’s IBEW union hall in Joliet, Illinois. The event held nine regular amateur fights and two main event championship fights.

The card’s main event was the 170 pound championship bout that featured defending Supreme Promotions champion Ivory Blackwell facing Stefan Von Aulock.

Blackwell started the fight off aggressive landing some heavy strikes on Von Aulock. As Von Aulock went to his back early in the fight, he landed an up kick that was an unintentional low blow. The fight was restarted with Blackwell taking Von Aulock down. Von Aulock was able to get to his feet and the two scrambled into the fence ending round one. The next two rounds remained the same as Blackwell took Von Aulock down staying busy with shots while in his guard until halfway into the third round. In the third, Von Aulock began opening up from his back landing shots on Blackwell staying busy. Von Aulock attempted a triangle choke nearly submitting Blackwell, but Blackwell managed to get out of the hold ending the third round. At the start of round four, Von Aulock got a quick takedown on Blackwell and managed to get a full mount. He was relentless with his ground and pound and with Blackwell not responding to Von Aulock’s punches, the referee called a halt to the action at :54 of round number four. With the technical knockout victory, Von Aulock became the new Supreme Promotions 170 pound champion.

The Co-main event of the evening was for the Supreme Promotion’s 145 pound championship bout that matched up defending champion Ramsey Beard taking on Bobby Andrews. The fight began with Beard getting a takedown on Andrews with Beard getting Andrew’s back. Beard worked Andrews for a bit softening him up with shots to the body. Beard would eventually secure the rear naked choke to get the victory at 1:44 of round one to retain the 145 pound championship.

A 185 pound fight featured Bill Ward taking on Andrew Potapenko who was just coming off of a win four weeks earlier. Most of the fight saw Ward continuously take down Potapenko trying to stay busy on top throwing strikes. Potapenko, who is known for having non stop submission attempts did just that in the fight. In the first round, Potapenko attempted an armbar, but was picked up and slammed by Ward. The second round remained the same with Ward taking Potapenko down, but remaining calm and confident. Potapenko kept trying for submission after submission attempt and would not stop. Round three came and at :57 of the final round, Potapenko secured a triangle choke that made Ward go out from refusing to tap. The victory earned Potapenko a shot at the Supreme Promotion 185 pound championship in September.

One of the evening’s featured bouts was a 170 pound contest between Josh Streaker and Joe Hruben. The two warriors engaged in an action packed fight that was non stop. Just as each fighter seemed tired, they both would land good combinations and kicks. Streaker stayed active for most the fight as Hruben pressed forward throwing combinations of his own, but it was Streaker landing more punches and spinning back kicks that would get him the unanimous decision victory in the fight.

The card’s only 155 pound fight was Black Olsen taking on Justin Vazquez. The fight began with Vazquez landing a kick and a punch then driving Olsen to the cage getting his back. Olsen managed to shake Vazquez off of his back taking Vazquez down landing strikes. Vazquez worked a couple of triangle attempts, but Olsen escaped them both staying busy in Vazquez’s guard ending the first round. The second round began with Olsen clinching landing knees to Vazquez’s body. Action slowed down causing the referee to separate the fighters. Olsen appeared to be dominating the stand up before he took Vazquez down and stayed busy landing shots while in his guard. Vazquez again attempted a submission, but Olsen escaped only to be flipped over by Vazquez, but the round had ended before Vazquez can do any kind of offense. The final round began with both fighters exchanging blows. The two fighters ended up scrambling on the fence. Olsen managed to get Vazquez in a clinch landing more knees. Vazquez attempted a takedown on Olsen, but was stuffed as Olsen took the top position this time raining down strikes non stop prompting the referee to stop the fight with Olsen being declared the winner at 2:30 of round three by tko due to strikes.

The evening had two 130 pound fights on the card with one of them featuring Mario Martinez taking on Matt Brown. The round began with Martinez swinging for the fences before getting dropped by a right from Brown. Martinez got right back up throwing more shots at Brown before losing his balance. Brown capitalized taking the back of Martinez sinking a rear naked choke getting the victory at 2:24 of round one.

Tony Maldonado faced Cody Simmon in a 145 pound bout. Maldonado started out strong throwing and landing a huge barrage of shots. He dropped Simmon throwing more strikes and stayed busy in Simmon’s guard. Both fighters were stood up once action slowed down. Maldonado landed shots taking Simmon down as the round ended. Round two began, but action was stopped for a short time due to loose tape on Maldonado. Action restarted with Maldonado throwing more strikes followed by a spinning back kick flooring Simmon. Maldonado once again ended up in Simmon’s guard staying busy and scoring with shots to the head and body. Action slowed on the ground and the two were stood up. Maldonado went back to dominating stand up once again flooring Simmon, but Simmon continued to show heart and courage attempting an armbar, but Maldonado escaped with the second round coming to an end. The final round began with Maldonado landing a big right on Simmon. Simmon went for a kick, but missed. Maldonado began to open up huge in the stand up again flooring Simmon staying busy in Simmon’s guard scoring with more strikes. The two fighters were stood up. By this time Simmon’s nose was bleeding profusely and was knocked down two more times by Maldonado making it five times he was knocked down in the fight, but managed to get back up without giving up, the fight ended with Simmon staggering to his corner. Maldonado went on to win the fight by unanimous decision.

In a 145 pound bout Gavin Reed faced Jake Rose. Reed dominated the entire first round taking down Rose landing strikes. The second round began the same with Reed landing his strikes. This time they were unanswered and Reed was pronounced the victor at :49 due to tko.

In a 130 pound bout Cesar Odrica faced Derek Jackson. The fight began with the two fighters feeling each other out throwing kicks. Jackson Landed kicks followed up with a quick one-two combination. The two circled and Jackson landed a sharp kick while Odorica pressed the fight landing kicks of his own. Jackson seemed the quicker and more active of the two fighters landing more strikes ending the first round. Round two began the same as round one with the two fighters feeling one another out. Odrica unintentionally low blowed Jackson. Jackson took a few seconds to recover. Jackson appeared to get the better of the exchanges landing quick one-two combinations, but towards the end of the second round, Odorica came on strong landing punches ending the second round. The final round began with the fight seeming close with Odorica starting out strong. Jackson fired back with quick combinations of his ownfollowed by kicks. Jackson went for a superman punch missing as Odorica looked to press the action throwing kicks at least landing three out of the four he threw, but Jackson caught him with a couple more one-two combos with the fight ending going the distance. In a very close fight, Cesar Odorica wins by unanimous decision over Derek Jackson.

In another 130 pound bout, Christian Martinez faced Evan Larson. Martinez dominated with takedowns on Larson. Larson seemed to come close to a submission attempt off his back with a triangle, but was unsuccessful. Martinez dominated with his striking while on top of Larson winning by way of tko due to strikes at 2:54 of round one.

In a 185 pound fight Jarole Mobley defeated Jacob Brewick giving him his first loss as an amateur as Brewick came into this fight with an 8-0 record. Brewick appeared to have the fight going his way early on landing a good amount of shots, but was caught and dropped by Mobley from a right with Mobley taking his back landing strikes forcing referee to stop the action at 2:37 of round one.

Quick Results
185 pound bout Jarole Mobley defaeted Jacob Brewick 2:37 round one strikes.
130 pound bout Christian Martinez defeated Evan Larson tko 2:54 round one strikes.
135 pound bout Cesar Odorica defeated Derek Jackson by unanimous decision.
145 pound bout Gavin Reed defeated Jake Rose tko :49 round two strikes.
145 pound bout Tony Maldonado defeated Cody Simmon by unanimous decision.
130 pound bout Matt Brown defeated Mario Martinez 2:24 round one rear naked choke.
155 pound bout Blake Olsen defeated Justin Vazquez 2:30 tko round three strikes.
170 pound bout Josh Streaker defeated Joe Hruben by unanimous decision.
185 pound bout Andrew Potapenko defeated Bill Ward :57 round three triangle choke.

145 pound championship bout Ramsey Beard defeated Bobby Andrews 1:44 of round one rear naked choke
170 pound championship bout Stefan Von Aulock defeated Ivory Blackwell at :53 round four tko strikes.

United Combat League put on their sophomore event at Bobak’s Signature Room in Woodridge, Illinois. The night of action was kicked off with two amateur kickboxing matches that got the crowd into the fights. The rest of the night showcased twenty amateur mixed martial arts fighters headlined by James Waller and Andrew Potapenko.

Waller rushed in at the start of the main event, but Potapenko was ready and landed a counter. He then threw a kick, but it was Waller’s turn to counter punch. Potapenko pulled guard as he had a good grip on the arm of Waller, but Waller started to throw bomb after bomb to get free. Potapenko tried to threaten a submission with his legs, but Waller opted to stand up and trade. Potapenko immediately clinched and Waller tripped the legs out from under Potapenko. Unfortunately for Waller he was reversed and Potapenko spent the last seconds of the round trying to pass to mount.

The second round Waller swarmed again, this time landing a knee. Potapenko wanted a takedown, but Waller countered with a guillotine. Potapenko popped free and landed an uppercut. Waller stepped back but a left hook landed flush and dropped him. Potapenko rushed and looked for the quick finish but Waller was able to recover. Potapenko adjusted his positioning, passed to mount and landed a big right hand. The right was enough to have Waller stop defending and the ref jumped in and stopped it.

The co-main event featured Kalee Howell taking on Deandra Brenn. Brenn took the fight to Howell immediately taking her down. She got the mount and started to throw punch after punch, but was holding the cage and was stood up with a warning. After the restart, Brenn again got the takedown and battled Howell. Brenn had a choke of some sort, but couldn’t secure a finish. The second round Brenn again scored the takedown. She immediately passed to mount but started to ride up to high. As she was attempting to sit back down, Howell muscled her way to a reversal. Brenn’s head was pushed against the cage and Howell unloaded with every bit of strength she had left. Brenn wasn’t defending enough and the ref stopped the fight.

David Mitchell rushed Hassan Umer at the start of the bell for a takedown, but Umer defended it well. He then dropped for a single leg takedown of his own, but Mitchell wanted a guillotine. Umer popped free from the submission and then scored another takedown. Mitchell gave up his back and Umer sunk in a rear naked choke. After a small grip adjustment, Mitchell was forced to tap.

There were back-to-back knockouts, both ending quickly. First up James Camisa took a big punch from Skylar Lindsey, but then countered and dropped Lindsey. He followed up with two short punches as the ref pulled him off, but they were unneeded. Just after Xavier Guzman took on Matt Colt. Colt came out with kicks, while Guzman wanted to counter. Another counter by Guzman that lands and Colt is unconscious.

Shane Camp and Mike Murphy should both be awarded a tough-to-finish award. In the first round Murphy defended a takedown attempt and worked for a D’Rce choke. He couldn’t get it, and switched to a guillotine choke. Again he couldn’t finish, so he let it go and took Camp’s back. He rode the back of Camp to mount and back all the while throwing punches. Camp tried to roll out, and Murphy used the opportunity to try for an arm triangle choke. He had it in deep, but couldn’t get the angle as he was against the cage as time ran out. The second round Murphy landed a right and Camp returned the favor. This time Camp defended the takedown attempt and wound up with a top mounted guillotine. He tried to adjust several times, but eventually he was too high and had to let go of the choke. Murphy rolled him over, and Camp threatened with a kimura, but time expired. All tied up after two rounds both fighters wanted to leave it all in the cage. Murphy scored the quick takedown and both fighters worked short punches. Murphy was able to pass to side control and against wanted the arm triangle. Camp was able to escape, but Murphy was able to control the position for the rest of the round . The judges were split, but Murphy won the fight.

Heavyweight Robert Little opened the fight with a flying kick against Pete Juska. Juska was able to avoid it, but the two fighters clinched against the cage. Juska landed body punches while Little worked knees to the body. Little attempted a standing guillotine, but Juska was able to escape. Once free of the submission attempt he unloaded a barrage of punches. Little looked hurt and he immediately clinched to recover. The two fighters separate and Little slipped while back-peddling. Juska tried to rush Little, but Little was able to shoot for a takedown and got it. Little started to work hammer fists, but Juska threw his legs up and secured an armbar. He adjusted his grip and Little was forced to tap.

Mike Demakes and John Marino put on an exciting back and forth battle. Demakes scored a takedown early but Marino tried to counter with a guillotine. Marino held onto the guillotine attempt for a long time before Demakes was able to slip free. Once out he started to work punches to the ribs. He postured up and threw short jabs before settling back into the guard. Marino was looking for an arm to trap, but Demakes kept punching his way out. Marino was able to push away and stood up, but not without eating several knees on his way up. Marino returned the favor by landing a knee to the body of Demakes who crumbled to the ground. Marino swarmed, but Demakes was playing possum as he secured a triangle. He couldn’t get the leverage and let it go as time expired in the round. The second the two fighters immediately went toe-to-toe before Marino scored a takedown. Demakes was able to trap an arm and had a deep armbar. Somehow Marino escaped and he started to throw punch after punch. He took the back and continued his punching assault until the ref stopped the fight.

Jason Croses had a reach advantage over Vaughn Camacho and tried to utilize it at the start with a kick. Camacho landed a straight right hand and then clinched. The two fighters went down, then stood back up and Croses landed a big knee. The two separate and Camacho lands a great one-two combo and Croses stumbled. Camacho jumped on Croses, took his back and sunk in a rear naked choke.

Both Martin Jones and Jorge Ignacio threw feint after feint to start the fight. Neither looked like they wanted to commit to a punch, so Ignacio threw a big leg kick to start the damage. Martin looked for a jab, but Ignacio countered with an overhand right. Martin rushed in, clinched and threw knees, but Ignacio took him down for his troubles. Ignacio was able to get Martin’s back, but Martin was trying to hold the held. Once he let go, Ignacio was able to get his hooks in as well as his arm under the chin of Martin and secure the fight ending rear naked choke.

Amateur MMA Quick Results
Jorge Ignacio defeated Martin Jones by rear naked choke at 1:26 of round 1
Vaughn Camacho defeated Jason Croses by rear naked choke at 1:10 of round 1
John Marino defeated Mike Demakes by TKO at 1:34 of round 2
Pete Juska defeated Robert Little by armbar at 2:17 of round 1
Mike Murphy defeated Shane Camp by split decision
James Camisa defeated Skyler Lindsey by knockout at 0:13 of round 1
Xavier Guzman defeated Matt Colt by knockout at 0:26 of round 1
Hassan Umer defeated David Mitchell by rear naked choke at 1:44 of round 1
Kalee Howell defeated Deandra Brenn by technical knockout at 1:46 of round 2
Andrew Potapenko defeated James Waller by technical knockout at 1:06 of round 2

Muay Thai Quick Results
Nick Savino defeated Asef Aksar by unanimous decision
Jeremy Miller defeated Askar Askar by split decision 29-28, 28-29, 29-28

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Mike Davis is back with his second event under new banner United Combat League. This time the all amateur event will take place at Bobak’s Signature Room in Woodridge, Illinois.

Scheduled to fight on Thursday are two flyweight amateurs who have been making a splash on the scene as Dannie Lee and Matt Wilcox are set to throw down.

Additional fighters scheduled to appear on the card include Andrew Potapenko, James Waller, Mike Murphy and Vaughn Camacho.

The first UCL event took place at Bourbon Street and was a near sellout crowd. Impressive considering it took place on a Wednesday and was a new promotion to the venue.

For more information on United Combat League, visit them online at www.uclmma.com