Moncada Claims Gold, Trejo Makes History at Thrilling Cage Series 8 | Complete Results
Daniel Trejo makes history with TKO victory in promotion's first-ever professional bout as Lexxi Moncada claims amateur strawweight gold in thrilling championship war.
Historic Night of MMA Action Rocks Tucson's Rialto Theatre
11
Total Bouts
Action-packed fights on the card
7
Finishes
Dramatic submissions and knockouts
1
New Champion
Crowned in women's strawweight division
TUCSON, AZ – The Rialto Theatre erupted Saturday night as Rise of the Prospects delivered its most explosive event to date, with Cage Series 8 featuring a remarkable 7 finishes across 11 bouts, including dramatic submissions, thunderous knockouts, and the crowning of a new amateur champion.
The sold-out crowd witnessed history as the promotion hosted its first-ever professional bout, with heavyweight Daniel Trejo securing a statement victory in the main event, while Lexxi Moncada captured gold in a thrilling women's strawweight title showdown that had fans on their feet.
Trejo Makes History in Pro Debut
Round 1
Impressive striking combinations
Round 2
Dominant cage control
Round 3
TKO finish at 3:14
In the landmark professional debut for Rise of the Prospects, Daniel Trejo etched his name in the promotion's history books with a dominant performance against Alonzo Alexander in their heavyweight clash. Trejo showed impressive striking combinations and cage control throughout the bout before finishing Alexander with a barrage of heavy strikes at 3:14 of the third round.
Moncada Claims Gold in Dramatic Fashion
Round 1
Back-and-forth action
Round 2
Closely contested exchanges
Round 3
KO victory at 1:40
The co-main event delivered all the drama fans could hope for as Lexxi Moncada and Adriana Burciaga engaged in a back-and-forth war for the amateur women's strawweight championship. After two closely contested rounds that saw both fighters have their moments, Moncada found the finish with a spectacular combination of punches that dropped Burciaga at 1:40 of the third round.
The knockout victory capped off what many observers called the fight of the night, with Moncada showing heart and technical improvements since her last appearance in the cage.
Submission Specialists Shine
Jacob Lagoa vs. David Arthur
Rear-naked choke victory at 2:14 of round one in lightweight contest
Julio Escamilla Jr. vs. Cesar Labrado
Technical D'Arce choke (Ninja choke) submission at 0:37 of round two
Julian Perez vs. Trey Trejo
Triangle choke finish at 1:27 of round one
Lexi Hills vs. Alicia Lucero
Triangle choke submission at 1:43 of round one in women's strawweight bout
The card featured an impressive display of grappling prowess, with four bouts ending via submission. Jacob Lagoa needed just 2:14 of the first round to secure a rear-naked choke victory over David Arthur in their lightweight contest, while Julio Escamilla Jr. demonstrated technical brilliance with a D'Arce choke (also known as a "Ninja choke") submission over Cesar Labrado at 0:37 of round two.
In two of the evening's most similar finishes, both Julian Perez and Lexi Hills secured triangle choke victories in their respective bouts, with Perez finishing Trey Trejo at 1:27 of round one, while Hills submitted Alicia Lucero just 16 seconds later in their women's strawweight contest.
Heavyweight Division Delivers Fireworks
Niko Kittrell vs. Christiano Burruel
The super heavyweight clash ended in spectacular fashion with Kittrell needing just 29 seconds to score a devastating TKO victory. The explosive finish sent the Tucson crowd into a frenzy and established Kittrell as a force in the division.
- Super heavyweight bout
- TKO victory in just 29 seconds
- Explosive crowd reaction
Adrian Almeda vs. Chase Nunan
In contrast to the quick finish in the super heavyweight division, Almeda showcased technical superiority in his unanimous decision victory over Nunan in their heavyweight contest, demonstrating that the division offers both explosive power and technical skill.
- Heavyweight contest
- Technical striking display
- Unanimous decision victory
The big men brought the excitement as expected, with Niko Kittrell needing just 29 seconds to score a devastating TKO victory over Christiano Burruel in their super heavyweight bout. The explosive finish sent the Tucson crowd into a frenzy and established Kittrell as a force in the division.
In contrast, Adrian Almeda showcased technical superiority in his unanimous decision victory over Chase Nunan in their heavyweight contest, demonstrating that the division offers both explosive power and technical skill.
Complete Results from Cage Series 8
What's Next for Rise of the Prospects?
More Professional Bouts
Expanding pro fight offerings
Regular Event Schedule
Consistent fight cards throughout the year
Southwest MMA Growth
Becoming the premier regional promotion
Following the overwhelming success of Cage Series 8, promotion officials hinted at exciting developments for the organization's future. With their first professional bout now in the books, expectations are high for the promotion's continued growth in the Southwest MMA scene.
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