Rumble in Rahway II

Rumble in Rahway II: Judges Working Overtime
Report by Jim Genia

(October 21st, Rahway, New Jersey) 'Rumble in Rahway II': an event full of crowd-pleasing action, but with eight out of 14 bouts going the distance, it was an event comprised of judges' decisions. The Center Circle in Rahway hosted the latest edition of promoter Ed Hsu's amateur series, which saw two top young bloods battle it out for a title as well as the usual roster of MMA newcomers getting their feet wet. And though most of the warriors in the cage tonight lacked finishing skills, they certainly made up for it with heart. Highlights of the night included:

United MMA's Vincent D'Angelo, who, like his older brother, Anthony, utilized sharp kickboxing and great balance to punish the hell out of Kevin Horowitz.
Thaisport standout Al Iaquinta, who dominated once again – this time against a tough David Elias. Iaquinta needs to move up to pro. Do not pass 'Go', do not collect $200.
The championship contest between Modern Martial Arts' Matt McManmon and Ryan Broderick. With superior wrestling McManmon controlled the bout, but the game Broderick put up on heck of a battle.

Results:

Ryan Vernay (Evolution Martial Arts-160lbs) vs. Ryan Ringi (United MMA-159lbs)
Ringi via ref stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 0:37 of R2.

Jorge Makdissi (Hand2Hand-153lbs) vs. Mike Prokop (Rhino Fight Team-163lbs)
Prokop via unanimous decision.

Mike Tenny (Pitts Penn-252lbs) vs. Shane Dever (Rhino Fight Team-250lbs)
Tenny via split decision.

Anthony Rodriguez (Cornerstone Martial Arts-186lbs) vs. Chris Pagotto (Bangor Vee Jitsu-190lbs)
Rodriguez via unanimous decision.

Robert Peach (MFS/Daddis-190lbs) vs. William Mayorga (Planet JJ-189lbs)
Mayorga via unanimous decision.

Steven Onoszko (Ultimate Dragon MMA-141lbs) vs. Nick Mauriello (Planet JJ-150lbs)
Mauriello via armbar at 1:21 of R3.

Derrick Strong (Cambell's Kickboxing-189lbs) vs. Daniel Akinyemi (Rhino Fight Team-190lbs)
Akinyemi via doc stoppage due to a cut at 1:30 of R1.

Matt Makowski (MFS/Daddis-180lbs) vs. Robert Gittens (Hawk Frazier Shotokan-183lbs)
Makowski via rear choke at 0:29 of R3.

Tom Brown (Pitts Penn-134lbs) vs. Erik Luker (Planet JJ-143lbs)
Luker via rear choke at 2:23 of R2.

Kevin Horowitz (Rhino Fight Team-174lbs) vs. Vincent D'Angelo (United MMA-170lbs)
D'Angelo via unanimous decision.

Joe Cargado (MFS/Daddis-137lbs) vs. Dennis Toral (Rhino Fight Team-140lbs)
Cargado via split decision.

David Elias (Core Martial Arts-168lbs) vs. Al Iaquinta (Thaisport-166lbs)
Iaquinta via armbar at 1:12 of R3.

Jeremiah Lormand (Evolution Martial Arts-125lbs) vs. Francis Evans (Maxercise-136lbs)
Evans via unanimous decision.

USKBA Amateur MMA Superwelterweight Championship
Ryan Broderick (Pitts Penn-151lbs) vs. Matt McManmon (Modern Martial Arts-151lbs)
McManmon via unanimous decision.
McManmon is the new USKBA Amateur MMA Superwelterweight Champ.

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