By Danny Morales
Photo by Joey Galavage / DTM News Journal
Jose Balbino Jr. (left) knocked out Fred Moncaio in the 2nd round with a spinning head kick at Fight Time 18.
Fight Time 18 “Guts & Glory” featured four rear naked choke finishes, four TKO’s and one incredible spinning back kick knockout by Jose Balbino Jr.
Despite a night of fights that lasted until 1:15 a.m., Fight Time Promotions’ Fight Time 18 didn’t disappoint South Florida fight fans, even with the main event bout between Yoislandy Izquierdo and Travis Cox had to be canceled due to a head injury Izquierdo sustained on Thursday.
Balbino Jr. easily took home the Knockout Of The Night with his spinning back kick finish of Fred Moncaio in the 2nd round of their Lightweight fight.
Fight Time 18 only had four fights go to decision and was highlighted by Balbino Jr.’s head kick knockout.
Fight Time Promotions will now begin to prepare for their next show on May, 30. Fight Time 19 could feature a main event Lightweight title fight between current champion Vagner Rocha and Yoislandy Izquierdo, of course this is all speculation at this point.
Full Fight Results:
Photo by Joey Galavage / DTM News Journal
Jamie Alvarez (left) remained undefeated with his TKO victory over Mike Hamman at Fight Time 18.
Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Travis Cox (Fight canceled due to head injury Izquierdo suffered the day before the fight)
Avery Mcphatter defeats Mike Bruno (Rear Naked Choke – 2:42 2nd Round)
Jason Soares defeats John De Jesus ( Rear Naked Choke – 4:36 3rd Round)
Jose Balbino Jr. defeats Fred Moncaio (Knockout – 1:10 2nd Round)
Balbino Jr. easily took home the Knockout Of The Night with his spinning back kick Knockout of Fred Moncaio in the 2nd round of their Lightweight fight on Friday.
Balbino Jr. threw the kick early in the 2nd round and caught Moncaio with his hands down, connecting perfectly with the kick and sending Moncaio directly to the mat for the first, and only straight knockout of the night.
Julia Jones defeats Jenny Silverio (30-27, 29-28, 29-28 – Unanimous Decision)
Muhammed Dereese defeats Carl Darbouze (30-27, 30-27, 30-27 – Unanimous Decision)
Edir Terry defeats Chris Thorne (29-28, 29-28, 30-27 – Unanimous Decision)
Joe Leo defeats Robert Castellano (TKO – 1:07 1st Round)
Jamie Alvarez defeats Mike Hamman (TKO – 5:00 1st Round) *Doctor’s stoppage
Kester Mark defeats Chris Navarro (TKO – 3:08 3rd Round) *Navarro’s corner threw in the towel
Orlando Santana defeats Alex Delgado (Rear-Naked Choke – 0:57 1st Round)
Marcos Gomes defeats Edwin Sarria (29-28,29-28, 29-28 – Unanimous Decision)
Mikerson Lindor defeats Michael Johnson (Rear-Naked Choke – 3:08 1st Round)
Yvon Agenord defeats John Rivera (TKO – 3rd Round)
