Explosive Fight Promotions returned to their home base at the Tadmor Shrine in Akron, Ohio on Saturday night, as Caged Madness 38 featured a 15-bout lineup at the venue.
It was a big night for fighters making their pro debut, as both Marc McDonald (1-0) and Devonte Smith (1-0) picked up their first pro victories in impressive performances.
McDonald earned the “fighter of the night” trophy for his three-round decision victory over Josh Rohler (0-1), who had also had an impressive amatuer career.
Smith continued to show that he improves in leaps and bouts, and he completely put John Mosley (1-2) to sleep with a vicicous combination that included a flush right hand and a short retreating uppercut.
The main event of the night featured a Bellator veteran, as Dustin Kempf (7-8) picked up his first win since 2010 as he submitted Michael Shields (2-7) via guillotine in the first round. Kempf snapped a four fight-losing streak in the process, as this was his first appearance in more than a year.
On the amateur side of things, a few fighters kept their perfect records intact, including super heavyweight Nick Brashear (5-0), flyweight Nikolai Gionti (4-0), and middleweight Logan Urban (3-0). AJ Wilkins (2-0) also earned his second victory via unanimous decision.
Check out full results from Caged Madness 38 below.
Official Caged Madness 38 results
Amateur Bouts
Fight 1 – Amateur Super Heavyweight
James Neff (1-2) vs. Chris Harvey (0-1)
Winner: James Neff via TKO at 0:52 of Round 1
Fight 2 – Amateur Lightweight
Josh Faison (2-7) vs. Dan Kimble (1-2)
Winner: Josh Faison via TKO at 2:50 of Round 2
Fight 3 – Amateur Middleweight
Joe Wheeler (1-1) vs. Tim Hayes (0-0)
Winner: Joe Wheeler via TKO at 0:15 of Round 1
Fight 4 – Amateur Middleweight
Myles Robinson (2-0) vs. Chris Roe (1-0)
Winner: Myles Robinson via TKO at 2:59 of Round 1
Fight 5 – Amateur Welterweight
J’Mar Moore (1-0) vs. Dustin Bates (1-0)
Winner: J’Mar Moore via submission (guillotine) at 0:37 of Round 1
Fight 6 – Amateur Flyweight
AJ Wilkins (1-0) vs. Jeff Offak (1-1)
Winner: AJ Wilkins via unanimous decision
Fight 7 – Amateur Welterweight
Domes “KO” Butler (2-1) vs. Josh Barbee (4-5)
Winner: Domes “KO” Butler via TKO at 2:18 of Round 3
Fight 8 – Amateur Featherweight
Ahmad Douglas (3-2) vs. Cody Hier (3-1)
Winner: Ahmad Douglas via KO at 0:09 of Round 1
Fight 9 – Amateur Strawweight
Kayla Potts (0-0) vs. Leigh-Ann Baskey (0-0)
Winner: Kayla Potts via submission (guillotine) at 2:05 of Round 3
Fight 10 – Amateur Middleweight
Logan Urban (2-0) vs. Robert Johnston (1-1)
Winner: Logan Urban via TKO at 0:16 of Round 1
Fight 11 – Amateur Flyweight
Nikolai Gionti (3-0) vs. Dante Pennachio (5-2)
Winner: Nikolai Gionti via submission (D’Arce choke) at 0:43 of Round 2
Fight 12 – Amateur Super Heavyweight
Nick Brashear (4-0) vs. Eddy Faison (5-5)
Winner: Nick Brashear via unanimous decision
Pro Bouts
Fight 13 – Pro Lightweight
Devonte Smith (0-0) vs. John Mosley (1-1)
Winner: Devonte Smith via KO (punches) at 4:29 of Round 1
Fight 14 – Pro Featherweight
Marc McDonald (0-0) vs. Josh Rohler (0-0)
Winner: Marc McDonald via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Fight 15 – Pro Featherweight
Dustin Kempf (6-8) vs. Michael Shields (2-6)
Winner: Dustin Kempf via submission (guillotine) at 2:01 of Round 1