Rising Fight League: New Blood Invades Knoxville

The little brother to the X-Series is an innovative concept created by Gene Click and Tim Loy that offers MMA fighters an opportunity and a proving ground with a great promotion. 

RFL allows beginner fighters the chance to showcase their skills while adjusting to the MMA environment.

If not for the RFL, many fighters would not have the opportunity to fight in quality shows that could lead to bigger shows like X-Series. 

This past Saturday was the perfect example: The fighters of the RFL preceded the X-Series, which brought in many fighters that have made their marks in MMA and are working to establish names for themselves.

The RFL fighters brought energy and excitement to the Knoxville Convention Center. There were 12 fights and each fighter was excellently matched, which led to great showings by all involved.

1. Tim Fair defeated Joel Lacey by TKO in Round 2.

2. David Miles defeated Dustin Wilson 49 seconds into the first round by TKO.

3. Chonci Houston defeated Brandon Rose in the first round by TKO.

4. Marc Cloyd defeated Chico Henry by unanimous decision.

5. Andrew Herrington defeated Jake Hall in the first round by TKO.

6. In the 145-pound No. 1-contender bout, Alex Broyles defeated Tdsaboom Chulee by unanimous decision.

7. In the 155-pound title tournament alternate bout, Chris Graves defeated Kurt Markham in the second round by KO.

8. In the 155-pound title tournament semifinal, Brandon Bullington submitted Taylor Wilson in the second round.

9. In one 135-pound title tournament semifinal, Billy White submitted Treven Armstrong with an arm bar in the first round.

10. In the other 135-pound title tournament semifinal, Jamie Norton defeats Dre Miley by KO.

11. In the co-main, 170-pound title tournament semifinal, Logan Griffin TKO’d Nicholas Wright in the first round.

12. In the main-event, 170-pound title tournament semifinal, Steve Thomas defeated mark Nunn by split decision.

These young warriors gave 110 percent and proved that they are the future of MMA in the Southeast!

The next RFL is planned for August 20, 2011.

Thanks to Gene Click and Tim Loy for all the hard work and energy they put into this event, making it one that was fantastic for everyone!