Memphis holds first sanctioned MMA event with “Cage Assault: Bragging Rights” on April 24

On Friday, April 24, 2009 “Cage Assault: Bragging Rights” took place at Minglewood Hall and marked the first sanctioned MMA event ever to be held in Memphis, Tennessee.

There were a total of ten bouts on the card, including two amateur fights. The card was headlined by a heavyweight match-up featuring Matt Thomas vs. Jacob Noe which unfortunately ended in a no contest after a knee strike to a downed opponent forced the doctor to stop the fight in round one.

Cage Assault: Bragging Rights

Amateur Bouts
Eric Ingram def Cedric Scates via sub (armbar) rd1
Daniel Garrison def James Mavromatis via sub (RNC) rd1
Professional Bouts
Tommy Roberts def Deven Tribble via TKO (cut) rd1
Abe Wilson def Zack Hanson via sub (Triangle) rd1
Harry Johnson def Randy Fields via sub (RNC) rd2
Zach Underwood def Omar Sutton via majority decision
Travis Adams def David Brown via sub (RNC) rd2
Chris Hawk def Teddy Holder via sub (armbar) rd1
Andy Uhrich def Brian White via TKO (strikes) rd1
Matt Thomas vs. Jacob Noe (No Contest) illegal knee strike

Check out the Cage Assault website for news and upcoming events at www.cageassault.com.

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