IT Fight Series 76 took place in North Olmsted, Ohio on Saturday night, and a dozen bouts took place.
That included a pair in the pro ranks, where Michigan’s Michael Taylor (2-1) picked up an upset win over Strong Style Fight Team’s Kenny Locsei (3-2) in the main event, submitting him via rear naked choke in the first round.
In the night’s other pro bout, Strong Style fighter Aleksa Camur (1-0) made a big impression in his pro debut, needing just 20 seconds to finish Randy Tran (1-2) via knockout.
On the amateur side of the card, Evolve MMA’s Brian Hauser (7-1) picked up the flyweight title, knocking out Strong Style’s Ben Willeford (4-1) just 14 seconds into the second round. After the win, Hauser announced his intentions to turn pro.
The night was kicked off in a big way, with Jared Lyles (1-0) earning his first win via knockout in just 6 seconds. Check out a video of the Knockout of the Year candidate below.
Amateur Bouts:
Jared Liles (1-0) def. Jarred Dummond (0-1) via KO – Round 1, 0:06
Mark Martin (1-0) def Harley Biller (0-2) via TKO – Round 1, 2:04
Marvin Rolles (6-7) def. Robert Johnston (3-6) via Submission (rear naked choke) – Round 1, 2:59
Ted Riedy (3-2) def Jayden Taulker (2-1) via TKO – Round 1, 2:39
Larry Bell (1-1) def Ryan McDermott (0-2) via TKO – Round 3, 1:09
Joe Sofranko (3-1) def. Nolan Stahl (2-3) via Submission (rear naked choke) – Round 1, 2:08
Mathew Plencner (1-1) def. Isaac Camargo (1-2) via Submission (triangle) – Round 2, 2:12
Emmanuel Brenner (2-0) def Robert Durst (1-2) via KO – Round 1, 0:24 1st
Trenton Zdarko (3-1) def Bobby Houston (2-1) via TKO – Round 1, 1:20
Brian Hauser (7-1) def Ben Willeford (4-1) via KO – Round 2, 0:14 – Flyweight Title
Pro Bouts:
Aleksa Camur (1-0) def. Randy Tran (1-2) via KO – Round 1, 0:20
Michael Taylor (2-1) def. Kenny Locsei (3-2) via Submission (rear naked choke) – Round 1, 4:17