411's Legacy Fighting Championship 8 Report 9.16.11
Posted by Mark Radulich on 09.17.2011
Jorge Patino defeated Pete Spratt by Split Decision for the Legacy Fighting Championship 8 Welterweight Title. Andrew Craig defeated Eric Schambari by unanimous decision. Larry Crowe had the KO of the night against Ike Villanueva and more! For all of the details check out 411's Legacy Fighting Championship 8 Report!
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MAIN CARD (HDNet)
170Ibs Title Jorge Patino (165.5lbs 20-13-1) vs Pete Spratt (170lbs 23-20)
185Ibs Eric Schambari (186lbs 13-3) vs Andrew Craig (185lbs 5-0)
135Ibs Steve Garcia (135lbs 7-4) vs Steven Peterson (136lbs 5-1)
170Ibs Jeff Rexroad (170lbs 3-1) vs John Malbrough (170lbs 2-2)
185Ibs Larry Crowe (186lbs 4-1) vs Ike Villanueva (185lbs 8-4)
170Ibs Ricardo Talavera (170lbs 3-1) vs Rashon Lewis (170lbs 2-2)
PRELIMINARY CARD (unaired)
185Ibs Bubba Bush (186lbs 2-1) vs Joshua Foster (185lbs 4-2)
170Ibs Alex Morono (170lbs 2-1) vs Evert Gutierrez (171lbs debut)
135Ibs Cody Williams (135lbs 1-0) vs Nate Garza (137lbs 3-4)
170Ibs Mark Garcia (166lbs 2-3) vs Lee King (165lbs 13-16-1)
155Ibs Justin Reiswerg (160lbs 3-1) vs Kenneth Battle (160lbs 3-4)
It is almost time for the show to start as I'm writing so no long silly speeches tonight. Outside of the radio show I'll be going on sabbatical for the next two months so this is my last fight coverage for a while. God willing it won't totally stink.
I didn't come here to tell you that so without further ado, let's make with the fussin' and a fightin'!
PRELIMINARY RESULTS
William Bush defeats Josh Foster via Decision, Unanimous
Alex Morono defeats Evert Gutierrez via Decision, Unanimous
Cody Williams defeats Nate Garza via KO/TKO, Punch
Lee King defeats Mark Garcia via KO/TKO, Punches
Justin Reiswerg defeats Kenneth Battle via KO/TKO, Strikes
INTRODUCTION:
We are live at the Houston Arena Theater in Houston, Texas for another edition of Legacy Fighting Championship on HDNet Fights!
Michael "The Voice" Schiavello welcomes us to the show and introduces the card. Frank Trigg joins the broadcast.
MAIN CARD MATCHES
Welterweight bout: Ricardo Talavera (170lbs 3-1) vs Rashon Lewis (170lbs 2-2)
ROUND ONE: Both men start of trading leg kicks. Both men keep going back and forth trading kicks in this first of 3, 3 minute rounds. Talavera has held the center of the cage. Talavera explodes and gets a takedown. Talavera takes his back. Lewis stands up and escapes. Talavera shoots again and barely gets a single leg takedown.
SCORECARD: Talavera 10-9
ROUND TWO: Lewis comes out swinging. He puts Talavera on the defensive. Lewis chops at Talaveras legs with kicks. Talavera shoots and presses Lewis against the fence. Talavera moves Lewis away from the fence and finally forces him down. Talavera lands in side control. Lewis stands and attempts to escape but Talavera ties up Lewis with a front face lock. Talavera tries to chock out Lewis but he escapes to the second round.
SCORECARD: Talavera 10-9
ROUND THREE: Lewis throws a pair of spinning back kicks. Talavera returns with a hook. For third round and in a row, Lewis is circling backwards, limiting his offense. Lewis taunts Talavera, which makes no sense as he's losing the fight. Schiavello is begging for Lewis to unleash his right hand. Talavera shoots right before the round ends. Lewis has the nerve to raise his hands in victory oy.
SCORECARD: Talavera 10-9
OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER Ricardo Talavera Rashon Lewis by Unanimous Split Decision (30-27:Lewis, 29-28:Lewis, 29-28:Talavera).
I don't even have the words.
Middleweight bout: Larry Crowe (186lbs 4-1) vs Ike Villanueva (185lbs 8-4)
ROUND ONE: Crowe comes out jabbing. After a few feints he tackles Villanueva. Crowe stays chest to chest and works from half guard. Villanueva moves him to full guard. Villanueva stands up and slams Crowe down. Crowe stands up and escapes. Crowe is looking a bit tired. Crowe shoots in but gets caught, eating a knee in the process. Crowe postures up and drives Villanueva into the fence. They separate with 30 seconds left in the round. They clinch and throw some light shots before the round ends.
SCORECARD: Crowe 10-9
ROUND TWO: The fighters trade strikes. Villanueva clinches and pushed Crowe against the fence. After a bit of stalling Crowe kicks Villanueva square in the face. Villanueva falls like a tree in the forest (and makes a loud sound).
OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER Larry Crowe by KTFO at 1:57 of round 2.
Welterweight bout: Jeff Rexroad (170lbs 3-1) vs John Malbrough (170lbs 2-2)
ROUND ONE: Malbrough comes out kicking Rexroad in the legs. Malbrough gets a takedown. Rexroad almost has Malbrough caught in a triangle. At the very least, Malbrough is trapped chest to chest with Rexroad. Malbrough may have top position but he can't put together any offense. Malbrough finally slips away and hammers on Rexroad. Rexroad stands up, Malbrough tackles him and Rexroad rolls through nearly locking up a kneebar. Malbrogh gets side control, which is all he can accomplish before the bell sounds.
SCORECARD: Malbrough 10-9
ROUND TWO: There's quick exchange and Rexroad levels Malbrough. Rexroad pounces on Malbrough and smashes him. Malbrough gives up his back and gets himself choked out.
OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER Jeff Rexroad by submission at 0:15 of round 2.
Bantamweight bout: 135Ibs Steve Garcia (135lbs 7-4) vs Steven Peterson (136lbs 5-1)
ROUND ONE: Peterson smashes Garcia early on. He jumps on top of him and locks in a guillotine amidst Garcia trying to scramble. Garcia stands up but his guillotined anyway. That was quick.
OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER Steven Peterson by submission (guillotine) at 1:14 of round 1.
Pete Spratt music video = bathroom break.
Middleweight bout: Eric Schambari (186lbs 13-3) vs Andrew Craig (185lbs 5-0)
ROUND ONE: Schambari dives forward and rams Craig against the fence before dumping him on his back. Schambari passes guard into side control. Schambari elbows Craig on his thigh. Craig flips over and gives away his neck. Both men stand up, though Craig is still locked up. Craig gets his head free but Schambari dumps him back down again. Schambari takes his back. Schambari is looking for a rear naked choke. Schambari locks in the body triangle. Craig desperately tries to get free and stay that way. Craig stands up and shakes Schambari off of him. Craig lands a high kick. Craig blasts Schambari and nearly knocks him out. Schambari recovers and regains his composure but Craig all over him to end the round.
SCORECARD: Schambari 10-9
ROUND TWO: Schambari shoots in and Craig sprawls so hard it looks like Schambari was momentarily stunned. They circle again and Schambari's next takedown is easily shrugged off. Schambari tries again and gets punched in the face. Craig is landing heavy hands. Schambari keeps attempting takedowns but gets beat up every time. Schambari scoops up Craig and puts him on his duff once more. Craig defends, stands and pushes Schambari away. Schambari lands a hard counter left hook. Craig lands another hard head kick. Schambari crumbles. Craig moves in for the kill but Schambari collects himself, charges forward and drives Craig into the fence. Schambari gets the takedown and will end the round in top position.
SCORECARD: Craig 10-9
ROUND THREE: Craig comes out swinging and kicking. Schambari runs forward again and drives Craig against the fence. Craig is on his back again. Schambari has a cut over his right eye. Schambari is going for a key lock. Schambari can't finish so Craig stands and pulls away. Craig hammers on Schambari. Schambari gets taken down. Craig takes his back and moves into an arm triangle. Craig is chest to chest with Schambari. Schambari bucks and defends but sticks his head in Craig's front face lock. Schambari pulls away. Craig kicks Schambari in the head but his foot is caught. Schambari tries for one more takedown but nothing doing.
SCORECARD: Craig 10-9
OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER Andrew Craig by Unanimous Decision (30-27X3).
MAIN EVENT MATCH
Welterweight Title bout: Jorge Patino (165.5lbs 20-13-1) vs Pete Spratt (170lbs 23-20)
ROUND ONE: Patino and Spratt jab at each. Both men are trying to find their distance. Patino lands a hard kick in Spratt's thigh. Spratt lands a combination of punches but Patino counters with a takedown attempt. Patino has Spratt against the fence. Patino is cut over his eye. Patino lands a shot in the ribs. Spratt is trying to connect with a KO power punch. Spratt kicks Patino in the chest. Spratt lands another high head kick to end the round.
SCORECARD: Spratt 10-9
ROUND TWO: After a brief exchange Patino charges forward. Patino is trying for a single leg against the fence. Patino takes his back but Spratt slips out and takes Patino down. Spratt is able to get anything going so he lets Patino up. Spratt takes a thumb in the eye. Patino throws a kick but Spratt knocks him down. Patino is circling away and trying to hit one last takedown. Spratt fires off another series of punches. Spratt ducks a hook. Patino lands a punch that seriously stuns Spratt but runs out of time.
SCORECARD: Spratt 10-9
ROUND THREE: Spratt is continuing to push his offense. They exchange leg kicks. Patino nails Spratt, who goes flying backwards. Patino dives on Spratt and takes his back. Patino is submitting Spratt with a rear-naked choke. Spratt defends and stands up. Patino switches to an arm triangle. Patino passes to an armbar. Spratt moves and stands up but Patino puts him down again. Spratt narrowly avoids another arm triangle and stands back up. Both men are exhausted.
SCORECARD: Patino 10-9
ROUND FOUR: Spratt lands a body shot. Patino attacks with strikes and kicks but misses. Patino attempts another takedown but Spratt pushes him away. Patino attempts a single leg takedown. He finally gets it but Spratt is back on his feet. There's not much action in this round and the crowd is letting them know it. Spratt hits Patino in with his shin. Patino misses a takedown attempt.
SCORECARD: Spratt 10-9
ROUND FIVE: Spratt lands another kick as Patino comes storming in. Lots of lazy kicks coming from Patino. Spratt lands a few more punches but Patino rushes in for a takedown. Patino takes his back again. Spratt is fading fast. Spratt is desperately trying to get out of danger. Patino mounts Spratt. Spratt stands up but Patino won't let go. Spratt dives backwards to end the fight.
SCORECARD: Patino 10-9
OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER Jorge Patino by Split Decision (48-47: PatinoX2, 48-47: Spratt)
Seriously? Whatevs.
So I think I spoke too soon. I thought tonight was going to be it for me but I forgot I offered to cover DREAM 17 at 3:00 AM EST after I go see Kamelot and Alestorm. My hiatus will have to wait until next Saturday. In the meantime Larry and the gang will cover UFC Fight Night 25 and Bellator 50. Lastly, remember to check out the 411 Ground and Pound Radio show 11:00 AM EST on Sunday, 9/19/11. Until then, be well, be safe and behave.
