BATTLEQUEST
3 - Results
6-26-2004
Red & Jerry's Event Center
Denver, Colorado
BattleQuest 3 was a huge success with 22 fighters giving every thing they had for the sold out standing room only crowd. The awkward brawling between out of shape fighters that is common with amateur events was nowhere to be found on this show. All the athletes came to fight and make a point. The fights were evenly matched resulting in an exciting non stop action paced card for the eager fans. What was also really nice to see was a large contingent of out of state fans traveling to support the amateur circuit. It is proof that this sport has a future and is on the right track.
"I am extremely happy with the event. The fights were great, the crowd was great.. what more can you ask for? The only thing I will change is on the next show we will have the fights playing on all the TV's in the room as well as the jumbo screen on stage. I know some of the fans in the very back had a tough time seeing when the fights hit the ground, and using the video screens will make it a better night for everyone." said promoter Sven Bean. "As for the fights themselves.. wow! I saw a lot of new talent and made some notes. You will definitely be seeing a few of these guys on the RING OF FIRE."
Highlights of the night included:
Veteran MMA fighter Pete Vanderhort making his muay thai debut.
Aaron Romero showing the patience of fighter way beyond his experience.
The tenacious battle between newcomers Andretti and Beneditto.
The gritty war between Tom Sarah and Tim Means, both of these guys are ready for the next level.
Mike Baldwin gains another legit title in his toughest match yet. Opponent Virgil Begay stayed so true to his game plan making this a true battle of wills. These two fought like pros.
FULL RESULTS:
K-1 rules 145 lbs: Matt Howard def. Cruz Soltero, Jr. by KO, 0:44 of Round 1
MMA 145 lbs: Lafayette Barela def. Ryan Farthingham by TKO, 1:06 of Round 1
MMA 155 lbs: Rocky Johnson def. Richard Ponce by Rear Naked Choke, 2:00 of Round 1
MMA 170 lbs: Joel Wilson def. Brad Fox by TKO (Ref Stoppage), 2:29 of Round 2
K-1 rules 155 lbs: Pete Vanderhort def. Seth Gumenjav by KO, 1:01 of Round 2
MMA 170 lbs: Aaron Romero def. Josh Judy by Arm Bar, 0:37 of Round 2
MMA 170 lbs: Frank Andretti def. Mike Beneditto by TKO (Ref Stoppage), 1:01 of Round 2
MMA 185 lbs: Sean Roddey def. Josh Vierya by TKO (Ref Stoppage), 2:02 of Round 1
ISKA Colorado State Middleweight Championship 165 lbs: Donald Cerrone def.
Billy Dixon by KO, 0:49 of Round 1
MMA 170 lbs: Tim Means def. Tom Sarah by Unanimous Decision, 3 Rounds
ISKA Rocky Mountain States Lt. Welterweight Championship: Mike Baldwin def. Virgil Begay by Unanimous Decision, 5 Rounds
Thank You: Sifu Adam, Christian Carvahlo, Ken and April Pishna, Barry Benedict, Brian Larsen and crew, Keith Schmelzer and crew, Chris Cisneros, Chrisanne Roselip, Rebecca Restad, Ed Banks , Bumpy Johnson, Destiny Arguello, and all the coaches, trainers, and fighters.
Event sponsored by: BROTHERS BBQ, SPRAWL FIGHT SHORTS, COORS LIGHT DENVER, BREAK YOU FIGHT GEAR, GLC DIRECT, SUBMIT FIGHT GEAR, PRO EXOTICS, and TIGRON
