Rumble on the River Photos
April 26, 2012 by Matt
Some excellent action shots of Josh Estrada, Jason Belyew, Fallon Fox, Josh Labree, Andrew Navickis, and many other fighters that competed at Rumble on the River on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
All of these great snaps were taken by Herb Staten of Scales Off Media. If you would like to purchase any prints, please click here for the full gallery of Rumble on the River pictures.
Stephan Bonnar Wants to Coach TUF with Forrest Griffin
UFC light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar is finally back from Bahrain and was on HDNet’s tremendous Inside MMA Monday night, calling out Forrest Griffin and poking fun at Alistair Overeem’s elevated testosterone levels.
Listen closely and you might also hear what could have been an epic blooper.
Jason Belyew vs. Tim Phinney, Rumble on the River [Video]
April 23, 2012 by Matt
Jason Belyew made his debut at light heavyweight on Saturday night, going up against Fight Card veteran Tim Phinney at Rumble on the River in Rockford.
Dylan Hammond vs. Austin Allen: Rumble on the River [Video]
The first three fights at “Rumble on the River” on Saturday night were ended with submissions. In the second fight, Dylan Hammond pulls off a slick Peruvian necktie to finish Austin Allen.
Rumble on the River: Results
Results from the 10th anniversary of “Rumble on the River”, in Rockford, Il on April 21, 2012.
Heavyweight Kickboxing Title: Josh Labree vs. Andrew Navickis
Josh Labree def. Andrew Navicikis via unanimous decision.
Heavyweight Title: Matt Hamlin vs. Jeff Robinson
Jeff Robinson def. Mike Hamlin, TKO-strikes, 1:23 of round 1.
145lb. Women’s Featherweight Title: Alyssa Vasquez vs. Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox defeats Alyssa Vazquez tap-triangle choke, 1:10 of round 1
155lb.Lightweight Title: Oliver Vasquez vs. Kevin Thomas
Oliver Vazquez def. Kevin Thomas via unanimous decision.
170lb.Welterweight Title: Heath Hilderbrand vs. Ryan Troung
Ryan Troung def. Heath Hilderbrand, Tap via armbar, 1:20 of round 1
135lb.Bantamweight Title: Jake Trigleth vs. John Box
John Box def. Jake Trigleth, TKO-strikes, 1:27 of rd. 3
MAINCARD
Cody Colson vs. John MooreJohn Moore def. Cody Colson, TKO-strikes, 1:12 of round 1
Phil Smith vs. Michael AndrewkitusAndrewkitus def. Smith, unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 cards
Josh Estrada vs. Chris Appleton-Josh Estrada def. Chris Appleton, TKO-strikes, 2:45 of round 1.
Kevin Voght vs. Steven Schrorer- Steve Schorer def. Kevin Voght via armbar at 2:48 of round 1.
Tony Cano vs. Blake Polk (Kickboxing)- Tony Cano def. Blake Polk, 29-28 on all 3 cards
Joe Hanley vs. Scott Dash Joe Hanley def. Scott Dash, TKO-strikes, :29 of round 1
Tony Simmons vs. Joe RuizJoe Ruiz def. Tony Simmons, TKO-strikes, 1:03 of round 2.
Carlos De La Maria vs. Peris Young (Muay That)- Carlos De La Maria def. Peris Young, three knockdowns in one round-ref stoppage 1:20 of round 1
Carlos Guzman vs. James Motorshead-James Motorshead def. Carlos Guzman via unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 cards.
Keith Matkin vs. Angel Cabral-Angel Cabral def. Keith Matkin, TKO-strikes, :29 of round 2
Jason Adams vs. Trevor Rose- Jason Adams def. Trevor Rose, Tap from strikes, :22 of round 1.
Jason Belyew vs. Tim Phinney-Jason Belyew def. Tim Phinney, TKO via strikes, 1:45 of round 1.
Cord Mapes vs. Andrew Adler- Cord Mapes def. Andrew adler via tap-rnc, :19 of round 1
Larry Bonds vs. Kevin Switalla – Switalla def. Bonds via guilltoine at 2:18 of round 1.
Mike Mahurin vs. Nick Lasher- Nick Lasher def. Mike Mahurin tko- strikes :55 of rd.1
UNDERCARD
Robbie Taylor vs. Nick Weber- Taylor def. Weber, guillotine, 1:37 of rd. 1
Austin Allen vs. Dylan Hammond- Hammond def. Allen via Peruvian necktie, 1:36 of rd. 1
Chad Pierce vs. Colorado Shields- Pierce def. Shields, tap/guillotine, 2:53 of rd. 2
Taylor Wood vs. Jordan Dyer (kickboxing)- Dyer wins via unanimous decision.
Dylan Roed vs. Zac Taylor- Taylor def. Roed, TKO-strikes, :51 of rd. 1
Rachelle Bacon vs. Kalaih Ballard- Bacon def. Ballard, armbar, :42 of rd. 1
Eric Treijuna vs. Joseph Nichin- Terijuna def. Nichin, RNC-tap at 1:12 of rd. 1
Kelly Jordan vs. Nylon Warren- Jordan def. Warren, TKO- ref stoppage due to strikes, :55 of rd. 1
Rumble on the River with Special Guest Matt Hughes
April 20, 2012 by Matt
UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes will be on hand for Rumble on the River at the Cliffbreakers Resort in Rockford. Clay Goodman and Todd Green are celebrating their 10th anniversary of promoting MMA events, and they are bringing in the MMA legend for the occasion. Hughes will also be appearing at Max Muscle during the day.
The event will take place in the Grand Ballroom at Cliffbreakers Resort, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. in Rockford on Saturday night. Here is the card:
Robbie Taylor vs. Don Heunfield
Rachelle Bacon vs. Kalaih Ballard
Chad Pierce vs. Colorado Shields
Robie Taylor vs. Nick Weber
Dylan Roed vs. Zac Taylor
Eric Tirejuna vs. Joseph Nichin
Kelly Jordan vs. Nylon Warren
Nick Lasher vs. Mike Mahurin
Kevin Switalla vs. Larry Bonds
Cord Mapes vs. Andrew Adler
Jason Belyew vs. Tim Phinney
Jason Adams vs. Willie Ishman
Keith Matkin vs. Angel Cabral
Roberto Guzman vs. James Motorshead
Carlos De La Maria vs. Peris Young
Tony Simmons vs. Joe Ruiz
Joe Hanley vs. Kyle Mikula
Tony Cano vs. Blake Polk
Kevin Voght vs. Steven Schrorer
Josh Estrada vs. Chris Appleton
Phil Smith vs. Michael Andrewkitus
Cody Colson vs. John Moore
Jake Trigleth vs. John Box
Heath Hilderbrand vs. Ryan Troung
Oliver Vasquez vs. Kevin Thomas
Fallon Fox vs. Alyssa Vasquez
Matt Hamlin vs. Jeff Robinson
Andrew Navickis vs. Josh Labree
Stephan Bonnar: Detained in Bahrain
April 19, 2012 by Matt
Stephan Bonnar has posted this video in which he explains that he has been detained and interrogated in Bahrain.
Bonnar has also tweeted about this, so apparently he isn’t kidding about it. Someone please tell the Bahrainian authorities that “The American Psycho” is only a nickname.
Felice Herrig Talks About Her XFC 17 Win
April 18, 2012 by Matt
Felice Herrig controlled the cage and pushed the pace for the entirety of her XFC 17 fight with Paricia Vidonic. She not only beat Vidonic, but she took the fight to the ground and beat her own game. Herrig won via unanimous decision.
Here’s what she had to say after her win.
Hey Everyone, It’s Mini Roy Nelson
April 17, 2012 by Matt
“Hey everyone…Come here and see how good I look.” – Ron Burgundy
That line also applies to Mini Roy Nelson, who I’m sure is a fine grappler but definitely a world champion in the 12 & under mullet division. That thing is world class.
Apparently Dana White is Not a Ben Askren Fan
April 16, 2012 by Matt
Ben Askren retained his title with a win over Douglas Lima at Bellator 64, running his record to a perfect 10-0. But he hasn’t won over some MMA fans because of his fighting style. His last six fights have gone to decision.
When he took to Twitter tocall UFC president Dana White a “bold faced liar”, White struck back at Askren with this insult:
@Benaskren says @danawhite is a bold face liar for saying the #UFC doesn’t have the resources for random drug tests http://t.co/3MqQ5rYS
@danawhite
Dana White @thefightweek @benaskren when ambien can’t sleep it takes Ben Askren. The most boring fighter in MMA history. I would rather watch flys f—
White has a few fighters on his roster that have a very similar style to Askren. I wonder if he thinks the same about them? Either way, his tweet was still pretty hilarious.
