Elite Cage Fighting 26
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Story, pictures and video by Fightjunky and Navitas
Elite Cage Fighting returned to Indianapolis on Saturday night for ECF 26, which featured an action-packed card with a whopping 20 fights. The night included a women’s bout for an IUPAD state pankration title, and a promising headline matchup for the ECF lightweight title.
Fighter records are listed as they were indicated on the fight card. Recaps for the first seven fights and the last four fights are provided by Navitas, and recaps for all other fights are provided by Fightjunky. Video links are provided for the fights below the summaries.
Fight 1 – Brad Balmer (0-0) vs. Matt Morgan (2-0)
There really is not much to say about this fight. Brad came out striking and got the takedown, made a mistake and left Matt the chance at a triangle. Matt got the triangle and finished the fight. Matt Morgan wins by submission (triangle choke) 0:44 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 2 – Bobby Johnson (1-0) vs. Charlie Pingleton (1-1)
This fight seemed to have the potential to be a good fight. Both fighters came out looking confident and ready to fight. The felt each other out with a few strikes, before Charlie got the first takedown and started to turn the pressure onto Bobby. Unfortunately Charlie got a little carried away at one point and did an illegal knee to the head. Luckily Bobby recovered quickly and was back in the action. Round two was much like round one, feeling each other out before Charlie struck first with a takedown and proceeded to throw leather from bobby’s open guard. Bobby caught an opening and started working on a triangle. As Charlie was trying to escape at some point the referee thought he saw Charlie tap and stopped the fight. Both fighters looked confused when the fight ended so quickly. Charlie denied tapping but did not fight the referee. Bobby Johnson wins by submission (triangle choke) 1:38 into the 2nd round.
Fight 3 – Charles Davis (0-0) vs. Bill Whitley (1-0)
This was one of those fights where you wonder where they got the fighters. Neither guy had any idea what a fighting stance was, ground game, or how to throw a punch. Charles immediately goes for a few haymakers that land nowhere and Bill stumbles back to get away. They both roll around on the ground without doing much when Bill tried to create his own submission move. Round one was over and both fighters were visibly way too winded. Round two got worse. The guys were barely hitting each other. Somehow Charles got a takedown and Bill had a poor guillotine attempt. Charles was too tired to keep fighting and just quit. Bill Whitley wins by submission (verbal) 2:11 into the 2nd round.
Fight 4 – Mark Ball (0-1) vs. Andrew Key (1-6)
This fight was not too long but did have a few high points. Andrew stuck first then got the takedown on Mark. Mark tried to guillotine Andrew but Andrew not only escaped it he then started to ground and pound from mount. Mark escaped with an ‘upa’ where Andrew guillotined him. Andrew Key wins by submission (guillotine choke) 2:45 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Andrew Key going to work on Mark Ball
Fight 5 – Darriel Kelly (0-1) vs.Jacob Wooten (0-0)
Darriel and Jacob both came out and tried to do some damage. Darriel succeeded in taking down Jacob where he then got Jacob’s back and submitted him with a rear naked choke. Darriel Kelly wins by submission (RNC) 1:23 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 6 – Charles Taylor (0-0) vs. Ronez McGrady (0-1)
This was the one major mismatch of the night. Charles gets in the first punch but that’s all he did. Ronez immediately took control of the fight dropped Charles with an impressive hit. He then pounced and the referee stopped the fight. Ronez McGrady wins by TKO 0:57 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 7 – Amanda Lavoy (1-0) vs. Ashley “The Beautiful Assassin” Yoder (0-1) (for an IUPAD state pankration title)
Amanda got in the first few strikes before she stumbled and Ashley grabbed side control. Ashley had a nice show of her ground game when she worked to get mount and then armbarred Amanda. Ashley Yoder wins by submission (armbar) 2:34 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
During an intermission Ashley was kind enough to swing by for interviews with us and our midwest MMA media friends at WatchTammyTV. com. A natural grappler who likely will be competing at a NAGA event in Chicago next month, Ashley has been training full contact fighting for about sixteen months with Atchison Fighting Systems in southern Indiana. Knowing very little of her opponent in advance of her fight, Ashley said she came in with a game plan of taking the fight to the ground as quickly as possible. Remembering lessons learned from her first fight, Ashley said she wanted to ground and pound her opponent, which is exactly what she did before finishing with a very nice armbar. Although frustrated at the difficulty she has had in finding full contact opponents, Ashley maintained a positive outlook, stating she wanted to gain more experience and work her way up before eventually turning pro. With her disciplined attitude and skill set in the cage, good things are almost certainly in store in this sport for the Beautiful Assassin.
The pic shows the "Beautiful", and the video shows the "Assassin"
Fight 8 – Kyle Parrish (0-1) vs. Jake Turpin (0-0)
From an opening clinch, Kyle worked a takedown into Jake’s guard. As Kyle tried to posture up for punches, Jake immediately began working on a triangle choke. Jake patiently cinched the hold and induced a fight-ending tapout. Jake Turpin wins by submission (triangle choke) 1:21 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 9 – Brad Smith (2-0) vs.Jeb Pencil (2-0)
Jeb worked a great inside leg trip in the opening clinch, taking side control and then transitioning to full mount. Jeb softened Brad up with some rib shots then worked for separation. Brad desperately tried to hold on, but Jeb gained some separation and slickly transitioned to an armbar. Brad quickly submitted in a very painful finish. Jeb Pencil wins by submission (armbar) 1:24 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 10 – Russell Bales (0-0) vs. Jonathan Lane (0-0)
This one was quick and one-sided. Jonathan gained a full mount off of a takedown, and Russell quickly rolled to avoid punishment. Jonathan sunk leg hooks and positioned for a finishing submission, but Russell tapped to prevent further punishment. Incredibly, as Russell left the cage he was overheard to say, “Next time I’m gonna train.” Jonathan Lane wins by submission (verbal) :51 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 11 – Quinten “Q” Jones (0-0) vs. Michael Hamilton (0-0)
Quinten worked a series of knees and uppercuts in the opening clinches, with one knee going in too low. Michael got five minutes to recover and Quinten got a point deduction. None of that mattered though, as Quinten made short work of his opponent after the restart, sinking a guillotine choke to finish off Michael. Quinten Jones wins by submission (guillotine choke) 1:38 into the 1nd round.
Video: Round 1, pt. 1 Round 1, pt. 2
Fight 12 – Jeremy Silcox (0-0) vs.Ryan Wood (1-0)
After a furious standing exchange to start the fight, the fighters went to the ground. Jeremy worked for a guillotine, and although Ryan’s face was turning purple he managed to slip the choke. Jeremy transitioned to north-south and then standing position, landing some body shots in the process. Ryan looked extremely gassed, and as Jeremy resumed his infliction of punishment Ryan’s corner quickly threw in the towel. Jeremy Silcox wins by corner stoppage 1:45 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 13 – Josh Meadows (0-0) vs. Robert Rutherford (0-0)
Perhaps the outcome of this fight was foreshadowed by the weathered cardboard sign near Robert’s corner reading, “Go Farthead”. In any event, Josh worked quick destruction in this fight, gaining a takedown to full mount. Although Robert briefly managed to escape, Josh quickly took him down again, flowed from side control to full mount, then finished his weaker opponent off with an armbar. Thus ended Farthead’s night. Josh Meadows wins by submission (armbar) 1:51 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Josh Meadows after a dominating win
Fight 14 – Lester Wright (2-0) vs. Bryce Keeney (0-0)
As the fight went to the ground, Lester twice was able to transition well from Bryce’s guard to side control. The second time, Lester worked a side headlock and neutralized Bryce’s arm between his legs. From there, Bryce was utterly helpless to defend against the punches Lester was raining down on his face, and the ref stepped in to show Bryce some mercy. Lester Wright wins by TKO 1:13 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 15 – Dan “The Human Drill Press” Nehila (0-0) vs. Ryan Puckett (0-1)
Sometimes you are the drill press, and sometimes you are the thing getting torn a new hole. Unfortunately for Dan, he resembled more of the latter than his nickname, as he was thoroughly dominated by Ryan in this fight. The only mystery is how Ryan was twice able to lose full mount on what appeared to be relatively weak escape attempts by Dan. Still, Dan absorbed heavy punishment throughout this fight, and on the third full mount gained by Ryan, the ref was forced to step in and save Dan. Ryan Puckett wins by TKO 2:53 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 16 – Chester York (3-3 ) vs. Tim Cook (4-2)
After the fight went to the ground, Chester largely controlled the action, maintaining stronger position and landing the better shots. Chester was unable to finish though, and when the fighters went back to their feet Chester landed a devastating low blow. Tim was given recovery time, and from there it seemed to be a different fight. Tim landed a great shot, but couldn’t finish Chester on the ground before the first round ended. In the second round the fight went back to the ground. Tim passed guard with some good body shots and elbows to Chester’s thighs. Tim took full mount, Chester rolled over, and Tim sunk in a fight ending rear naked choke. Tim Cook wins by submission (RNC) 1:37 into the 2nd round.
Video: Round 1, pt. 1 Round 1, pt. 2 Round 2
Fight 17 – James Manion (0-0) vs. Kenny Day (0-0)
Kenny attempts a takedown fails and there is a scrabble with a few strikes. Kenny tried to take down James but James countered and got mount where he started to take advantage and pressure Kenny. Kenny bellied down and James took the opening and got the rear naked choke. James Manion wins by submission (RNC) 1:21 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 18 – Caleb Parrish (2-1) vs. Chris Johnson (1-3)
This fight followed almost the same pattern as the fight before. Caleb got the first strike by an impressive knee. Chris failed at a takedown and Caleb got mount. Caleb started hitting from the top, Chris bellied down, and got choked. Caleb Parrish wins by submission (RNC) 1:18 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
Fight 19 – Cecil Warner (0-1) vs. Adam Hillock (0-1)
The fighters immediately tried to take each other down. Cecil succeeded twice in taking down Adam. The boys trade some punches on the ground. Adam rolls Cecil where he then attempted to guillotine Adam. In the second round Adam successfully pulled guard while attempting a guillotine. Cecil tried to soften Adam up with hits to the ribs, but failed and Adam ended up getting the guillotine. Adam Hillock wins by submission (guillotine choke) 1:00 into the 2nd round.
Fight 20 – John Asbury (9-2) vs. Jeremy Butler (4-1) (for the ECF lightweight title)
Both John and Jeremy came out trading leather and kicks. Neither one seemed to want to go on the ground. The thing that turned the match around was when John landed a very solid kick and Jeremy fell. John jumped on top and pounded into Jeremy until the referee stepped in to stop the match. John Asbury wins by TKO 1:28 into the 1st round.
Video: Entire fight
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