Bethlehem, PA- While there is no way any of us could ever repay those who serve this country and protect our freedom on a daily basis, the UFC did their small part. For the second time, the UFC held a live fight card on a military base to honor our soldiers and to raise money for the ‘Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund‘. This organization supports our troops who are injured in battle, especially traumatic brain injuries, and the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
SPIKE TV EMANATING FROM FT HOOD ARMY BASE
Fighting at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, the UFC put on a nice show headlined by lightweights (155 lbs.) Evan Dunham (11-2, 2 KO’s, 6 subs) and Melvin ‘The Young Assassin’ Guillard (27-8-2, 17 KO’s 2 subs). In the main event, Guillard, a replacement for injured Kenny Florian, who was Dunham’s original opponent, made the most of his opportunity as he devastatingly pummeled Dunham for a first round referee stoppage.
Always possessing all the tools and God given gifts, the 27 year old Guillard appears to finally be putting it all together under the tutelage of MMA trainer extraordinaire Greg Jackson. A package of superior hand speed, power and athleticism are the reason why Guillard has won his last four in a row and seven out of his last eight. In his post-fight interview he said, “You keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down on my way to a title shot by the end of the year or early 2012; I promise you that.”
SEMI-MAIN WITH NFL GUY WAS A QUICKIE!
The co-main event didn’t last very long as former NFL player and heavyweight up and comer Matt ‘Meathead’ Mitrione upped his record to (4-0, 3 KO’s) as he smashed, or should I say thrashed, Tim ‘The Thrashing Machine’ Hague (12-5, 7 KO’s 3 subs) with a TKO in the first round. Using a stiff left jab, while extremely light on his feet, and finishing with a powerful right hand, Mitrione is starting to make some noise in the big boy (205-265 lbs.) division of the UFC.
OTHER RESULTS
The main card featured a fight in the featherweight (145) division between Mark ‘The Machine’ Hominick (20-8, 9 KO’s 7 subs) and George Roop (11-7-1, 2 KO’s 4 subs). Hominick lived up to his nickname as he was a machine in knocking out Roop in a little over a minute via ref stoppage. The win, Hominick’s fifth in a row, guarantees him a title shot against champion Jose Aldo in what should be a dynamite fight. Also, in another heavyweight tilt, tough Joey ‘The Mexecutioner’ Beltran (12-5, 10 KO’s, 1 sub) was chopped down, literally, by kickboxer Pat ‘HD’ Barry (6-2, 5 KO’s). Barry won a unanimous decision using a nice combination of precision punches and vicious round kicks to Beltran’s left leg.
MILLER STEPS ON BILL & WINS!
In the first fight on the main card, lightweight (155) Cole Miller (17-5, 3 KO’s 12 subs) underestimated ‘Handsome’ Matt Wiman (13-5, 4 KO’s 4 subs) as he got beat ugly and was completely dominated for three rounds. Thanks to the troops for their unwavering service and thanks to the UFC for an entertaining free night of fights.
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