Head kick knockouts and great fights were all on menu at USKA “Stand and Deliver”

Photos by Lights Out Photography

USKA “Stand and Deliver” went down in Allentown, PA, Saturday, April 13. With eight amateur bouts on the fight card, it wound up being a terrific event full of highlight reel knockouts, great fights, and several debuting newcomers who showed great promise.  In the main event, Jordan Grenyon-Smith was on fire and came out throwing everything and finishing with a head kick KO 1:32 into the bout.

JJ Veramendi is a 20 year old blue chip prospect making his debut who also used the head kick to win by KO in spectacular fashion in round 2 vs a very tough Shawn Wilson.

Trevan “War Angel” Stephens had a 2 round war with Jeff Knapp and also made the highlight reel with a KO right before the bell at the end of the 2nd round.  Stephens will now face Brandon “the Ghost” Dean in a 175 lb State title bout on May 18.

Fight of the night had to go to Casey Kilgos and Jacob Strickler. It ended in a split decision for Strickler but the action was non-stop and intense with both men taking turns punishing the other.  One of the best fights I’ve seen in a while.

Full results below…USKA will be back on May 18.  Please stay right here for updates on the card and plenty of pre-fight interviews

Sonia Reyes v Jessica Barrall 145 lbs. USKA rules
Sonia Reyes wins via TKO wnd of round 2

Marissa Auriemma v Brittney Wineland 118 lbs Thai rules
Brittney Wineland via UD 30-36 30-26 30-27

Tiffany Ann v Angela Brennan 175 lbs USKA rules.
Tiffany Ann via TKO head kick 1:16 round 1

Casey Kilgos v Jacob Strickler 175 lbs USKA rules
One of the best fights I’ve ever seen. No fouls or ref breakages. Nonstop action. Jacob Strickler via split decision 29-28 28-29 29-28

Jeff Knapp v Trevahn Stephen’s 175 lbs USKA rules
Stephens via KO at 2:00 of round 2

Shawn Wilson v Julio Veramendi 215-220 lbs USKA rules
Veramendi via KO head kick at :52 of round 2

Michael Ern v John Buchinsky 250 lbs USKA rules.
30-27 on all cards for Buchinsky

Jason Somers v Jordan Grenyon-Smith 185 lbs Thai rules
1:32 of round 1 Grenyon-Smith via KO headkick

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'Beautiful' Bob Meloni

Commentator for Art of War Cagefighting. More than 15 years experience in the PA/NJ regional MMA circuit. Commentator/post fight interviews. Television/media/event production.  USKA Fight Sports media and production. The story of the fighter is what Bob loves about the sport. From the lowest level, to the highest, he only cares about the two warriors who do battle once the cage doors close. Everything else is secondary. Without their blood, sweat, and tears, he would not be here enjoying every minute.

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