Photo by William McKee for Art of War Cage Fighting
VIDEO: Dominic Parker sets Art of War record with 11-second knockout
Dominic Parker, 24, improved his amateur mixed martial arts record to 4-3 and earned a championship belt, all while landing a promotional record at Art of War Cage Fighting 30 on June 23.
It took just 11 seconds for the Team Vicious MMA fighter to send Patrick Connelly to the canvas at the LIVE! Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before famed referee Dan Miragliotta rushed in to call an end to the contest.
According to AOW promoter Mike Bickings, Parker’s finish was not only the fastest title fight finish for the promotion but also the quickest match to take place in the history of the organization’s 30 shows.
As of result of the victory Dominic Parker claimed the vacant Art of War Cage Fighting advanced amateur lightweight title. See clip below.
AOW 30 results below
Pro Bouts
Earl Small defeated Gregory Sizemore via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 1:52 – Middleweight title bout
Matthew Turnbull defeated Ahsan Abdullah via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:57
Amateur Bouts
Advanced Amateur Rules – Daniel Mullan defeated Qaadir Pratt via submission (triangle choke) – Round 2, 1:21 – 175 lb. title bout
Advanced Amateur Rules – Eric Gonzalez defeated Brandon Bohannon via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) – Flyweight title bout
Advanced Amateur Rules – Dominic Parker defeated Patrick Connelly via TKO – Round 1, 0:11 – Lightweight title bout
Advanced Amateur Rules – Spencer Rivas defeated Anis Abdulloev via submission (buggy choke) – Round 3, 0:31
Josiah Swarr defeated Ayden Chang via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 1:35
Fallon Johnson defeated Tori Sadjian via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:56
Jerry Valme defeated Aslanbeck Goken via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ashley Ikner defeated Fabiana Josa via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
