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Charlie Cleveland scores a first round KO at LFA 230 after a tornado warning delay event
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SHAWNEE, Okla — Legacy Fighting Alliance delivered a dramatic evening of fights at LFA 230but the event will be remembered for more than just the action in the cage.
The card took place at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma temporarily suspended for two hours due to a tornado warning in the area. Once the action resumed, fans were treated to a thunderous conclusion to the main event.
Charlie Cleveland knocks out Nyle Bartling
In the heavyweight main event, perilous challenger Charlie Cleveland wasted no time in making a statement against rising prospect Nyle Bartling.
Cleveland came out aggressive and overwhelmed Bartling with a flurry of punches early in the opening round. The pressure quickly paid off as Cleveland landed a decisive combination that forced the referee to stop the fight.
The break has come 3:09 into the first roundwhich gave Cleveland the victory in the most crucial moments and improved his career record 6-1.
The explosive finish capped off a night that was already filled with anticipation after the weather delay.
David Wright scores by forfeit in the co-main event
In the co-main event, veteran David Wright made a successful return to LFA competition.
Wright controlled the grappling exchanges against John Moore before securing the victory rear naked submission in the first round, 4:43scoring an impressive victory in their airy heavyweight bout.
Jake Woodley wins in front of his home crowd
Before a tornado warning forced the event to be cut miniature, local favorite Jake Woodley put on a solid performance against Shane Sobnosky Jr.
Woodley controlled the fight for three rounds to earn the A victory by unanimous decisionand the judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-26 and 30-24.
LFA returns with LFA 231 in Minnesota
After LFA 230, the promotion will take a miniature break before returning on April 17 with LFA 231: Trembley vs. Johns.
The event will take place at the Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and will feature a key featherweight main event between former champion Elijah Johns (10-3) and undefeated Taner Trembley (6-0).
The event will be broadcast live in the United States on VICE TV at 21:00 ET / 18:00 PT.
Main Card
Heavyweight main event
- Charlie Cleveland def. Nyle Bartling via KO/TKO (round 1, 3:09)
Featherlight heavyweight
- David Wright def. John Moore via submission (rear-naked choke, round 1, 4:43)
Featherlight heavyweight
- Jake Woodley def. Shane Sobnosky Jr. by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-24)
Featherweight
- Elias Rodriguez def. Nick Fields by KO/TKO (punches, round 1, 0:36)
Fishing weight (195 lbs)
- Finn Martin def. Chris Conners by KO/TKO (Mount punches, round 1, 3:41)
Introductory card
Welterweight
- Austin Miller def. Ethan Moore by KO/TKO (elbow strikes, round 2, 3:24)
Fishing weight (138 lbs)
- Nick O’Brien def. Jose Intriago via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight
- Malik Thompson did it. Alpha Yero Mansare by KO/TKO (Mount elbows, round 3, 3:18)
Bantamweight
- Jason Eubanks def. Gage Nolan via submission (knee lock, round 1, 2:48)
Featherlight
- Garret Gean def. Carson Robnett via submission (armbar, round 2, 2:14)
Flyweight
- Kanean Catron def. Joseph Hobbs via submission (guillotine, round 1, 0:49)
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