David Mariscal vs. Shane Christie 170 lbs
Round 1
Fighters meet in the middle and throw some shots which don’t connect. Christie takes Mariscal down but can’t posture up for any ground and pound initially. He gets some ribs punches in while progressing. He then tries some elbows to the ribs. He’s eventually able to get some proper ground and pound to the head of Mariscal. Mariscal eventually gets up before the end of the round.
Round 2
Round two begins with Christie taking center cage and slowing circling Mariscal against the cage. Mariscal gets an upper cut but otherwise, nothing changes. They circle for most of the round. Christie eventually gets a double leg take down. However, Mariscal sinks a guillotine. He loses it and Christie gets some mild ground and pound in before the round ends.
Round 3
Round three begins in the center with little action. Christie again takes center cage but eventually goes for a take down. Mariscal blocks it and they go back neutral. Christie goes for another take down but Mariscal sprawls and blocks it. Mariscal goes for a take down of his own and presses Christie against the cage who lands some rib shots. They settle in clinch against the cage until they separate. Christie goes for another take down and gets it. He takes Mariscal’s back where the round ends.
Winner: Shane Christie via unanimous decision
*With the win, Shane Christie becomes the new 559 Fights Welterweight Champion
Gabriel Smith vs. George Burgos 125 lbs
Round 1
Fight begins with the fighters touching gloves and Burgos presses the action until Smith attempts a guillotine choke. However, Burgos slips out of it and Smith is able to press Burgos standing in the clinch. They separate and Burgos again presses the action. Smith attempts a take down but only succeeds in clinching Burgos against the cage as the round ends.
Round 2
Round 2 starts again with Burgos pressing the action. Smith attempts a take down but is taken down himself with Burgos ground and pounding him. Burgos takes his back and attempts a rear naked choke. Smith slips out and is able to attempt an armbar. Burgos is able to counter and is saved by the bell.
Round 3
Burgos again presses the action and gets some good strikes, clinching Smith against the cage. He then takes him down and Smith attempts a guillotine. Burgos slips out and gets to mount. He takes Smith’s back and submit him with a rear naked choke.
Winner: George Burgos via rear naked choke at 1:27 in round 3
Tyler Miller vs. Arturo Burgos 135 lbs
Round 1
They touch gloves in the cage and Burgos gets a take down on miller. Miller is able to get back up but is in clinch position against the cage. In another scramble, miller gets on top. Miller stands up and allows Burgos to stand up. Burgos against clinches Miller and gets him in a head lock and gets him to the mat again. He works some ground and pound but Miller stands up and gets a flurry in before the round ends.
Round 2
Miller opens up with a flurry which forces Burgos to go for a take down. He takes Miller’s back and sinks in a rear naked choke but can’t finish. He gets some ground and pound from the back and sinks another rear naked choke. He isn’t able to fully secure it and again works striking from the back. Miller reverses.
Round 3
Burgos opens with a punch and rocks Miller with a second. They tie up and Burgos initially gets a take down before Miller reverses on top. However, Burgos gets a triangle and submits Miller.
Winner: Arturo Burgos via triangle submission at 49 seconds in round 3
Joshua Saldivar vs. M. Montez de Oca 155 lbs
Round 1
Fight starts with fighters touching gloves and Oca throws several punches, resulting in a technical knockout.
Winner: M. Monez de Oca via technical knockout of round 1
Isaiah Walls vs. Esaul Flores 135 lbs
Round 1
The fighters touch gloves and Walls takes center cage. Flores gets a take down briefly before they stand back up and Walls gets his own take down. Again, they stand up and exchange several strikes. Walls gets a take down with ground and pound and takes Flores back, sinking in a rear naked choke. Flores taps out.
Winner: Isaiah Walls via rear naked choke submission at 1:22 in round 1
Joshua Simpson vs. Fernando Carreno 135 lbs
Round 1
They touch gloves and Carreno get Simpson in a guillotine choke but Simpson slips out of it. Carreno then works an armbar which forces Simpson to submit.
Winner: Fernando Carreno via armbar at 37 seconds of round 1
Volodymyr Burian vs. Joseph Palacios 170 lbs
Round 1
The two touch gloves and Burian takes center cage. The two remain in neutral trading punchers here and there. Eventually, Palacios grapples Burian against the cage. Burian is able to get some good punches in before they separate. Burian eventually knocks down Palacios but Palacios is able to get back up. He is able to take Burian down with an outside leg trip. Fight ends with Palacios on top.
Round 2
Round two begins with Burian against taking center cate. However, after throwing some punches, Palacios put Burian against the cage. He takes his back as they grapple standing. Palacios is able to slam Burian but Burian gets back up immediately. Palacios presses him against the cage again. The two separate but Palacios put Burian against the cage again. They end the round with another escape and cage press.
Round 3
Again, Burian takes center cage but Palacios starts to position him with his back to the cage and knocks him out with an overhand right.
Winner: Joseph Isaac via knockout at 27 second of round 3
*Of note, Volodymyr Burian had to be taken out of the cage on a stretcher.
Amarius Taylor vs. Isaac Lopez 135 lbs
Round 1
The two touch gloves and Taylor takes center cage. Lopez charges in and eats a punch but maintains center cage. He grabs a leg and goes for a take down but isn’t able to get it at first. He gets it with a second attempt. However, Taylor reverses and gets on top. That is the way the round ends.
Round 2
Taylor takes center cage but Lopez again rushes in and they get into a grappling session with Lopez coming on top and initially having Taylor in a guillotine. He slips out and Lopez gets mount. He then takes his back and attempts a rear naked choke. They grapple back to guard with Lopez on top. Round ends.
Round 3
The fighters hug in the center before the round starts. Taylor takes center cage and Lopez again rushes in and takes Taylor down. Lopez gets to mount but isn’t able to posture up due to Taylor holding onto him. Lopez is able to start getting in mild ground and pound. Fight ends with Lopez attempting a neck crank.
Winner: Isaac Lopez via unanimous decision
Anthony Sipe vs. Nathaniel Godines 135 lbs
Round 1
The match starts with Godines getting several good strikes in before they go to the center of the cage in neutral. Sipe is able to take Godines down but has to fight for control in terms of grappling. They eventually get up against the cage where Sipe maintains control. Sipe is able to take Godines down and gets mild ground and pound in and just as the round end, Godines reverses on top.
Round 2
Round 2 begins with Sipe taking Godines down again into side mount. He gets full mount and starts getting ground and pound in, forcing the ref to stop the fight.
Winner: Anthony Sipe via technical knockout in round 2
John Burrus vs. Ion Cojocaru 170 lbs
Round 1
Burrus immediately starts striking. Ion is able to counter and puts Burrus against the cage. As they grapple, Burrus takes Ion’s back and attempts a take down. However, Ion gets several good strikes in and forces a technical knockout.
Winner: Ion Cojocaru via technical knockout at 52 seconds of round 1
Enrique Carreno vs. Eugene Antonio 170 lbs
Round 1
Carreno starts by throwing some punches. They begin to trade and Carreno kicks Antonio in the leg which puts him on the ground. After brief ground and pound he sinks in a rear naked choke for a win.
Winner: Enrique Carreno via rear naked choke at 31 seconds of round 1
Dorian Hale vs. Quentin Armstrong 155 lbs
Round 1
The match starts with Hale taking center. The two throw some strikes and kicks but nothing significant. Amstrong attempts some grappling but Hale gets out. Hale gets some punches and kicks in but nothing strong. The ref stops the fight to look at a possible eye poke in Hale. He gives Armstrong a warning. Once fighting continues there’s no major action before the round ends.
Round 2
Round starts with Armstrong throwing a flurry but Hale counters and takes him down. However, Armstrong counters and takes his back. He briefly sinks in a rear naked before switching to ground and pound. Hale is able to counter and get some ground and pound of his own. They grapple to their feet in standing. They remain neutral on their feet until the round ends.
Round 3
As the round begins, they clap hands. Hale attempts a take down that doesn’t go anywhere. Hale rushes in and is knocked down but gets up before Armstrong can attempt any offense. They throw some more strikes but nothing significant. Hale gets in a double leg slam and starts ground and pound.
Winner: Dorian Hale via split decision
Brady Berg vs. Amiradeen Arafi 170 lbs
Round 1
Berg takes the center and Arafi goes in for a double leg. Arafi takes Berg down and Berg attempts an armbar. He uses it to get back on his feet and proceeds to take Arafi down. Arafi reverses it but Berg gets a guillotine. Arafi gets out and starts ground and pound. Berg rolls over giving Arafi his back before the round ends.
Round 2
The round starts with Berg again taking the center of the cage. Berg attempts a punch but Arafi puts him against the cage. Berg attempts a guillotine and they grapple into the center of the cage where Berg attempts an armbar. Arafi gets out of it and they enter a stalemate on the ground with Arafi on top. Arafi passes guard and starts ground and pound. Berg establishes side guard before Arafi gets more ground and pound in before the round ends.
Round 3
Berg again takes the center of the cage before Arafi goes for a take down against the cage. After some sprawling, he succeeds in taking Berg down. Berg gets a guillotine submission
Winner: Brady Berg via guillotine submission in round 3