Made Men Promotions
December 2, 2023
Youngstown, Ohio
By: George M. Phillips
Made Men Promotions returned to Youngstown, Ohio Saturday with a 10-fight card that entertained a sold-out crowd and PPV audience at Penguin City Beer. The intimate venue was the perfect backdrop for the future of Mixed Martial Arts.
Kevin Buckner 5-1 was crowned the new 135lb champion as he defeated former champion Luke Panchik 4-1
Majority Decision
Judge Andy Atkins 29-28
Judge Karlis Larson 28-28
Judge Phil Rogers 29-28
A new 145lb Champion was crowned as Matt Dugan 5-2 defeated Anthony Hodgeback
Tap Out via D’arce choke 1:17 Round 2
Tristen Hutchko 1-0 defeated Angelo Chavez 0-2
Verbal Submission; 39 seconds Round 1
Jerick Soriano 1-0 defeated Tyler Covello 0-1
Unanimous Decision
Judge Andy Atkins 30-27
Judge Karlis Larson 30-27
Judge Phil Rogers 29-28
Miqueas DeLoan 2-1 defeated Drew Mercer 0-1
TKO Strikes 22 seconds Round 1
Keegan “The Creature” Mahafkey 1-0 defeated Devon Butler 0-1
TKO Strikes 2:09 Round 2
Tyler Bryant 1-1 defeated Dillon Burke 0-2
TKO Strikes 31 seconds Round 1
Colton Elser 1-3 defeated Wadee Kahlil 0-1
Unanimous Decision
Judge Andy Atkins 29-28
Judge Karlis Larson 29-28
Judge Phil Rogers 29-28
Jordan Oliver 2-1 defeated Nathanial Vasquez 1-2
Tap Out via D’arce choke 1:57 Round 2
Tarik Smith 3-1 defeated Dyllan Geraci
Unanimous Decision
Judge Andy Atkins 29-28
Judge Karlis Larson 29-28
Judge Phil Rogers 29-28
Made Men Promotions has announced a national schedule for 2024.
January 20th: Waterloo, Iowa
February 3rd: Shepherdsville, Kentucky
February 17th: Mountaineer Casino (Chester, West Virginia)
February 24th: Birmingham, Alabama
March 9th: Madison, Wisconsin
March 16th: Morgantown, West Virginia
March 23rd: Cleveland, Ohio
April 20th: Youngstown, Ohio
Tickets and PPV are on sale. Visit www.mademenpromotions.com