Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the XFL: Xtreme Fight Night 9 card, live from The Joint At The Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Fight #1 - XFL Welterweight Division Fight
Ed Cline (4-2-0) vs. Alex Rojas (3-3-0)
Referee: Kevin Nicks
Round One
The round begins with Cline immediately attacking Rojas with leg kicks, Rojas then starts attacking Cline with knee strikes. Cline responds by nailing Rojas with a front kick, Cline then scores a takedown on Rojas and he immediately gets back control. Cline then starts attacking Rojas with some ground and pound, Cline turns up the heat on the striking and the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Ed Cline def. Alex Rojas by TKO via strikes (2:05, R1)
Fight #2 - Boxing Middleweight Division Fight
Codale Ford (No Record Announced) vs. Kevin Collins (No Record Announced)
Referee: Kevin Nicks
Round One
The round begins with Collins working the jab early on Ford, Ford then cracks Collins with an overhand right that is followed by some body blows. Ford then pushes Collins to the ropes while landing punching combinations, Ford continues to attack the midsection of Collins. Collins tries to keep Ford at bay by attempting a few jabs as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Ford immediately popping Collins with a right, Collins starts attacking Ford with some jabs. Ford then rocks Collins with an uppercut that is followed by a right, Collins mocks Ford while peppering him with more jabs. Ford responds by catching Collins with another uppercut, Ford lands one more flurry on Collins as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Collins charging at Ford and hitting him with a right, Ford retaliates with a right of his own. Ford then backs Collins up after cracking him with a left, Ford follows that up by nailing Collins with a multi-punch combination. Ford then decks Collins with a leaping right that is followed by an uppercut, Ford then lands a few more uppercuts on Collins. Ford charges at Collins and lands another left as the round ends.
Round Four
The round begins with Ford landing a three punch combination on Collins, Ford then connects with a big right on Collins. Ford follows that up by pounding on Collins with uppercuts, Ford traps Collins in the corner while landing body punches. Ford then starts nailing Collins with a series of jabs, Ford turns up the heat by catching Collins with a combination as the round ends.
Fight Result: Codale Ford def. Keith Collins by unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Fight #3 - XFL Women’s Bantamweight Division Fight
Kathina Catron (0-0-0) vs. Amber Powell (3-3-0)
Referee: Kevin Nicks
Round One
The round begins with Catron nailing Powell with a few knee strikes near the ropes, Catron then blocks a few throws from Powell. Catron breaks free to nail Powell with a left hook, Powell tries for a takedown and Catron drops for a guillotine choke and the tap out follows.
Fight Result: Kathina Catron def. Amber Powell by submission via guillotine choke (1:41, R1)
Fight #4 - ISKA Heavyweight Division Fight (Kickboxing)
Haze Wilson (No Record Announced) vs. Tony Melton (No Record Announced)
Referee: Kevin Nicks
Round One
The round begins with Melton nailing Wilson with a few leg kicks, Melton then attacks Wilson with a few punches to the body. Wilson catches Melton with a right before eating a right from his foe, Melton then nails Wilson with a right after hitting him with a left cross. Wilson quickly responds by nailing Melton with a right, Wilson launches a few wild strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Wilson nailing Melton with a series of jabs, Wilson follows that up by popping Melton with a hard right that is followed by a left. Wilson then connects with a knee strike and body kick on Melton, Melton responds by nailing Wilson with a superman punch. Melton connects with a wild series of strikes that drops Wilson as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Wilson attempting a spin kick on Melton, Melton quickly attacks Wilson with a bunch of wild strikes. The fighters then have another wild exchange that ends up Melton dropping Wilson and the referee makes the ten count.
Fight Result: Tony Melton def. Haze Wilson by TKO via punch (0:41, R3)
Fight #5 - XFL Lightweight Division Fight
Jesse Chaffin (2-1-0) vs. Dave McAfee (1-3-0)
Referee: Kevin Nicks
Round One
The round begins with Chaffin attacking McAfee with some leg kicks, Chaffin scores the takedown on McAfee as he was going for a guillotine choke. Chaffin then rolls for a guillotine of his own before releasing it to get back control on McAfee, McAfee scrambles to get the fight standing. Chaffin quickly puts the fight back on the ground with a takedown, Chaffin rolls for the heel hook on McAfee as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Chaffin attempting a few kicks on McAfee, McAfee then catches Chaffin with a few wild punches to the face. McAfee then brings the fight to the ground and he gets the open guard on Chaffin, McAfee then starts attacking Chaffin with ground and pound. Chaffin uses a reverse to get himself on top of McAfee, Chaffin starts landing some short range strikes on McAfee. Chaffin rolls for a submission and McAfee winds up on top of him, McAfee then attempts a guillotine choke on Chaffin as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Chaffin trying to grapple with McAfee, Chaffin misses a takedown attempt and he eats a left from McAfee. Chaffin then locks in a jumping guillotine on McAfee and the tap out follows.
Fight Result: Jesse Chaffin def. David McAfee by submission via guillotine choke (0:33, R3)
Fight #6 - XFL Welterweight Title Fight
Levi Avery (17-11-0) (Champion) vs. Dylan Smith (8-4-0)
Referee: Kevin Nicks
Round One
The round begins with the fighters immediately grappling with each other, Smith then scores a takedown on Avery. Avery quickly reverses things to get himself on top of Smith, Avery then advances to side control on Smith. Avery rolls for a guillotine choke and Smith escapes, Smith then starts attacking Avery with some strikes. Avery then tries to roll for a heel hook on Smith and he fails, Smith then rolls to get back control on Avery as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Smith quickly putting Avery on the ground, Smith then postures up on Avery while landing a few strikes. Avery rolls for another heel hook and Smith escapes and gets himself back control, Smith locks in the guillotine choke and Avery is forced to tap out.
Fight Result: Dylan Smith def. Levi Avery by submission via rear naked choke (1:40, R2) to win the title
Fight #7 - ISKA World Middleweight Title Decision Fight (Kickboxing)
Thomas Longacre (24-4-0) vs. Marcio Navarro (27-0-0)
Referee: Kevin Nicks
Round One
The round begins with Longacre attacking the body of Navarro with punches, Longacre then starts attacking Navarro with leg kicks. Longacre then catches Navarro with a multi-punch combination, Longacre then drops Navarro with a left followed by a leg kick. Longacre then lands a kick to the testicles of Navarro and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with both fighters exchanging kicks as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with both fighters taking turns attempting high kicks, Navarro then catches Longacre with a three punch combination. Navarro follows that up by clobbering Longacre with a knee strike, Longacre then starts working the jab on Navarro. Longacre responds by catching Navarro with a spinning back kick, Longacre resumes his leg kick attack on Navarro. Navarro then catches Longacre with a knee strike to the face, each fighter lands a few strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with both fighters exchanging some leg kicks, Navarro then attacks Longacre with multiple strikes as he was on the ropes. Navarro then cracks Longacre with a spinning back kick, Navarro follows that up with a few knee strikes on Longacre. Navarro then nearly drops Longacre with a low leg kick, Longacre then catches Navarro with a multi-punch combination. Longacre follows that up with an overhand right on Navarro, Navarro lands a right on Longacre and then he drops him with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Four
The round begins with Longacre attempting a spinning back kick on Navarro, Navarro then catches Longacre with a counter left. The fighters then start exchanging some leg kicks, Navarro then cracks Longacre with a few rights to the face. Longacre then attacks the body of Navarro with some punches, both fighters then catch each other with rights as the round ends.
Round Five
The round begins with Longacre catching Navarro with a kick to the midsection, Longacre then nails Navarro with a left hook.
(Note: During the fifth round of the kickboxing fight, the stream went offline and I was not able to recap the remainder of the round.)
Fight Result: Marcio Navarro def. Thomas Longacre by split decision to win the title (No Scores Announced)
Main Event - XFL Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Jake Rosholt (No Record Announced) vs. Anthony Johnson (No Record Announced)
Referee: Kevin Nicks
Round One
The round begins with Johnson attacking Rosholt with a few kicks, Rosholt then catches Johnson with a right. Johnson then accidentally nails Rosholt in the testicular region, the fight resumes with Johnson peppering Rosholt with jabs. Johnson then clobbers Rosholt with a front kick to the body, Johnson then scores a takedown on Rosholt after escaping a guillotine choke. The referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Rosholt nails Johnson with a body punch, Johnson then starts attacking Rosholt with a few leg kicks. Johnson then attacks Rosholt with knee strikes to the legs, Rosholt then catches Johnson with a knee strike near the ropes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Johnson attacking Rosholt with a variety of kicks, Rosholt then rocks Johnson with a left. Rosholt then accidentally pokes Johnson in the eye and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Johnson nailing Rosholt with a multi-punch combination. Rosholt then pops Johnson with a right uppercut to the jaw, Johnson then rocks Rosholt with a few rights. Johnson then turns up the attack on Rosholt while they were in the corner, Johnson then traps Rosholt in the corner and he attacks him with a variety of strikes. Rosholt eats a few more kicks before attempting guillotine choke on Johnson, Johnson attacks Rosholt with ground and pound. The referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Johnson drops Rosholt with a head kick and the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Anthony Johnson def. Jake Rosholt by KO via head kick (4:20, R2)