“Mixed results” is a term that could best describe the night for The Academy at Driller promotions’ “Mecca at The Myth” MMA event Last Saturday.
135 — Dustin Murphy (Academy) def. Sam Khom by submission due to arm triangle choke at :56 of third round.
Murphy was able to use a slick ground game to Dominate almost the entire fight until he was able to find the finish in the third Round. His opponent appeared to be the stronger of the two physically, but Murphy’s technique won that battle. Both showed minimal striking but nevertheless it was a solid start to a big fight card.
175 — Ben Lindau (academy) def. Otis Hamilton by unanimous decision (29-28 on all three).
Lindau, A college student at MSU-Mankato & BJJ Blue belt, was able to out do the Strong heavy handed wrestler in Otis Hamilton with a great bottom ground game and ability to take the fight to the ground when he needed to. Each round started out with heavy shots on the feet by both but then would go to the ground for a majority of the time. Lindau has several near finishes by submission.
170 — Chris Hugh def. Jesse Midas (academy) by TKO at 4:57 of first round.
Both Guys came out throwing leather, Midas the noticeably smaller fighter was able to put Hugh against the cage at will but ultimately was caught by a bad elbow and was dropped, the ref quickly maybe even pre maturely jumped in.
Heavyweight — Phil Hawes (Academy) def. Tom Krenzel by TKO at :15 of first round.
Academy new comer Phil Hawes a Huge middleweight jumped up to HWT for the Driller HWT title. His opponent former Academy member Krenzel was aggressive but was on the wrong end of a big Hawes Right hand.
170 — Bill Finn def. Clarence Jordan (Academy) by KO at 4:32 of first round.
Bill Fin came out swinging…and kept swinging…for the fences. After stuffing a quick takedown attempt from Jordan, Finn discouraged Jordan from attempting any more. In the Battle of who landed the bigger shots Finn won. Knocking his opponent out cold with a nasty Uppercut to Hook combo. This won him $500 cash for KO of the night.
135 — Mike Hernandez def. Carl Deaton by KO at 3:53 of first round.
In the Nights Co- main event, Carl Deaton was out done by Michagan’s Hernandez’ in dominating fashion. Deaton was dropped early in round 1 and was never able to find his groove against a very aggressive game from Hernandez. After stuffing the only takedown attempt from Deaton, the 135lb force throw a combo that ended the fight for good.
More News and notes to come on upcoming Academy fight dates!
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