Local fight review: The roots of combat sports are alive at Imperial Fighting Challenge
By Fraser Coffeen on Jan 14, 4:00p
Joshua Horsley connects a kick at Imperial Fighting Challenge - Andre Madiz
Want a look back at the roots of combat sports? You can find it in your local fight scene. Check out the Bloody Elbow review of Chicago's local kickboxing and Muay Thai scene at Imperial Fighting Challenge.
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In the first co-main event, Tu Warren from Team Top Notch defeated Julian Collins by knock out as he connected with a powerful head kick in the third round. In the second co-main event, Antonio Sanchez fought against Angelo Walsh and in what many were calling a controversial decision, Walsh was announced the winner by split decision.
In the main event of the night, Axel Mendez became the new M.T.I.A Welterweight Champion by defeating Allan Hollingsworth by knock out in the second round.
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