· Ellis, Smith Take Home Titles At Cagesport XIV

Press Release:

Tacoma, WA – “Fast” Eddy Ellis and Trevor Smith both captured CageSport MMA titles at CageSport XIV on Saturday, April 23 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.

Ellis, an 11-year veteran of the sport, defeated Tim Welch to claim the welterweight championship, while Smith defeated Jared Torgeson to win the light heavyweight title.

Ellis (16-15-1) withstood some early offense by the hard-hitting Welch (4-3) before stopping the bout with a rear naked choke at the 2:11 mark of the first round.

Sidelined due to injuries, Ellis last fought nearly two years ago, winning at CageSport V. Welch entered the contest a perfect 3-0 lifetime at CageSport events.

Smith, a former collegiate wrestler at Iowa State University, improved to 7-1 professional after making Torgeson tap out to guillotine choke 1:18 into the first round.

In a highly anticipated showdown Kyle “Kodiak” Keeney defeated former CageSport heavyweight champion Matt “The Attack” Kovacs by north-south choke 1:08 into the second round.

Highlighting the undercard was Czar Sklovos (4-1), who won a split decision over John Maryanski in a 135-pound bout.

Additional CageSport XIV winners included Justin Hawes, Roy Bradshaw, Julian Erosa, Angel Diaz, Craig Jackson and Tommy Huizenga.

CageSport returns to the Emerald Queen Casino on July 16 when Brian Halquist Productions presents CageSport XV.

For more information please visit www.halquistproductions.com.

CageSport XIV result:

Welterweight Championship: Eddy Ellis (170) d. Tim Welch (169.5) @ 2:11 first round (rear naked choke)

Light Heavyweight Championship: Trevor Smith (204) d. Jared Torgeson (203.5) @ 1:18 first round (guillotine)

Kyle Keeney (231) d. Matt Kovacs (258) @ 1:08 first two (north-south choke)

Justin Hawes (195) d. Ryan Hayes (194.5) by unanimous decision

Roy Bradshaw (150) d. Lee Morrison (149.5) @ 2:47 first round (DQ - strikes to the back of the head)

Julian Erosa (145) d. Ryan Mulvihill (144) @ 1:33 second round (D’arce choke)

Angel Diaz (155) d. Jerome Jones (155) @ 1:33 first round (arm bar)

Czar Sklovos (133) d. John Maryanski (134.5) by split decision

Craig Jackson (155) d. Frank Ramsey (155) @ 4:25 second round (triangle)

Tommy Huizenga (140) d. John Dawson (140) @ 4:50 first round (TKO, strikes)