Called Out MMA Delivers Top Tier MMA Action

Ontario, Calif., August 16, 2009—In only it’s second professional mixed martial arts event, Called Out MMA proved yet again why the upstart promotion is a force to be reckoned with in mixed martial arts.

Called Out’s August 15^th event faced some stiff competition for the attention of the MMA viewing public, with the much hyped Carano v. Cyborg event taking place on the same night, but the promotion’s stacked card packed the crowd in at Ontario’s Citizens Business Bank Arena.

The Called Out Card featured top tier veteran talent.

In the main event bout Thomas “Wildman” Denny (27-18) squared off against current Rage in the Cage champion Joe Cronin (10-11). Cronin looked to be in control of the bout early on, having taken Denny down twice and holding him in a guillotine choke as the first round came to an end. However, midway through the second round the Wildman managed to catch Cronin in a guillotine choke of his own to earn the victory.

In the co-main event Gabe “Godzilla” Ruediger (15-5) took on Wander Braga (10-1). Ruediger entered the night looking to extend his three fight winning streak. The fight started slowly, with the both men showing great respect for each other’s abilities. In the second round Ruediger caught Braga with a glancing right that sent Braga to the canvas. Ruediger quickly capitalized on the opportunity, submitting Braga with a guillotine choke.

Five-time kickboxing champion Kathy Long (1-0) dominated Avery Vilche (1-2-1) in her debut mixed martial arts fight to earn a unanimous decision. Vilche, who appeared to have the superior ground technique, could not find an answer for Long’s physical strength. Long sent Vilche to the canvas early in the first round and remained in control for the rest of the bout.

Other notable results from the night include heavyweight Daniel Puder (8-0) winning a decision over Mychal Clark (6-9) to remain undefeated. Virgil Zwicker (6-1) winning a unanimous decision over Will Ritchie (4-1) in an epic standup battle.

Also, Jay Silva (5-0) continuing his streak of knockout victories to four by finishing off Ray Lizama (7-6) in stunning fashion late in the third round.

Fight Result

—Thomas Denny (27-18) vs. Joe Cronin (10-11): Denny via Guillotine Choke in the 2^nd.

—Wander Braga (10-1) vs. Gabe Ruediger (15-5): Ruediger via Guillotine Choke in the 2^nd.

—Ray Lizama (7-6) vs. Jay Silva (5-0): Silva via TKO Punches in the 3^rd.

—Kathy Long (1-0) vs. Avery Vilche (1-2-1): Long via Unanimous Decision.

—Emanuel Newton (11-5-1) vs. Raphael Davis (7-1: Davis via Rear Naked Choke in 2^nd.

—Will Richey (4-1) vs. Virgil Zwicker (6-1): Zwicker via Unanimous Decision.

—Daniel Hernandez (3-7) vs. Brent Cooper (5-1): Cooper via TKO Punches in the 1^st.

—Roman Mitichyan (6-3) vs. Mike Dolce (6-7): Mitichyan via Unanimous Decision.

—Daniel Puder (8-0) vs. Mychal Clark (6-9): Puder via Decision.

—Francisco Rivera (4-0) vs. Aaron Arana (1-1): Rivera via Decision.

—Andy Dermenjyan (3-0) vs. Dustin Rhodes (3-4): Dermenjyan via TKO punches in the 2^nd.