Valley Fight Series 18 Results

Valley Fight Series was back in action with their first show of the year, Saturday February 22nd, 2025. From the Table Mountain Casino in Friant, Ca. A full day of combat action planned for the Central Valley fight fans that included pro MMA, amateur MMA, amateur Muay Thai, youth Muay Thai, and BJJ matches.

Pro MMA:

Tyler Miller vs Paul Elizondo, VFS 18 - Cali Fights Magazine

The vacant VFS Bantamweight Championship was on the line in the main event of the night when undefeated (3-0) Tyler ‘Blood Thirsty” Miller took on (5-1) Paul Elizondo. Elizondo got the fight to the ground early looking to keep Miller on the mat, but Miller would escape to his feet while working for a submission from his back when he did get taken down. Elizondo now seemed a bit fatigued from trying to get Miller down, shot in again, but Miller stopped it. Forcing Elizondo to pull guard getting the fight to the ground from there, Miller capitalized and kept top position landing a few punches before the round came to an end. 

Tyler Miller vs Paul Elizondo, VFS 18 - Cali Fights Magazine

Miller landed a nice punch to start round two, Elizondo shot in for a take down, but Miller defended well. Elizondo looked like he wanted to pull guard and get to his back, when Miller blasted him with a high kick that looked to hit the shoulder and head area as Elizondo was going to his back. The referee immediately jumped in warning Miller to be careful of an accidental illegal strike to a downed opponent and that would be the end if the fight. Elizondo would not be able to continue, 2 points would then be taken from Miller on the score cards, and the bout was declared a disqualification. The promotion then handed their title to Paul Elizondo making him their new VFS Bantamweight Champion.

James Porter vs Joseph Ramirez, VFS 18 - Cali Fights Magazine

In the co main event the VFS Middleweight Championship was up for grabs when James Porter met Joseph Ramirez for the vacant title. Porter worked his kicks in round one, with Ramirez getting a takedown. Porter escaped and continued with kicks to the body that hurt Ramirez. Porter then closes in and secures a guillotine choke that forced the tap in round 1. Making James Porter the new VFS Middleweight champion.

James Delsid,VFS 18 - Cali Fights Magazine

James Delsid took on Kail Melton in a heavyweight matchup. Delsid dropped Melton with a knee in round one and followed up with some hard punches. Melton is left leaking from a cut as he makes it back to his feet. Delsid continues with the onslaught, sending Melton stumbling back to the cage. A few more shots and the referee steps in and waves off the fight in round 1.  Making James Delsid the winner by tko, who moved to 3-0 and called it a career. Announcing that he was hanging up the gloves after the win.

Tracy Hunter defeats Ian Masloff by unanimous decision after going the distance. All three judges scored the fight (30-27).

Rafael Jimenez makes a successful pro debut defeating Marc Bibiano by submission with a guillotine choke that forced the tap in round 2.

Amateur MMA:

Emy Perez vs Jalene Delsid, VFS 18 - Cali Fights Magazine

Team KO’s Emy Perez defended her VFS and UMMAF Amateur Women’s Atomweight Championship’s versus Jalene Delsid in a rematch. Perez would get a takedown in round one, with Delsid working to securing a tight arm bar from her back. Emy escapes and lands some hard punches from top position. Fighters kept it standing in a close round two. Emy scored with some hard punches in the final round as the fight went the distance.  All three judges scored the fight (29-28) unanimous decision. For Emy Perez who retains her VFS and UMMAF Amateur Women’s Atomweight Championships.

Bob "Fader" Esquer, VFS 18 - Cali Fights Magazine

Bobby “Fader” Esquer defeats Josue Villasenor by split decision to win the vacant VFS Amateur Featherweight Championship. Judges scored the fight (29-27, 29-28, 29-27).

Mokhales Salama defeats Anthony Orosco by unanimous decision, all three judges scored the fight (29-28).

Alex Hernandez defeats Daniel Reyes by unanimous decision, all three judges scored the fight (29-28).

Angel Nava defeats Steve Leonard by submission with a rear naked choke that forced the tap in round 1.

John Garcia defeats Ramon Chavez by submission due to a leg injury in round 1.

Gavin Geronimo defeats Collin Stiner by unanimous decision.

Trifecta MMA’s Jairo Aguilar out of Visalia defeated Davis Singh by tko in their heavyweight match up, Singh could not continue after round 1.

Amateur Muay Thai:

Woodlake’s Lee Saldana defeats Micah Martinez defeats by unanimous decision to become the new 137 lb Amateur Muay Thai Champion.

Isabelle Johnson defeats Lily Perez by unanimous decision, all three judges scored the fight (30-27)

William Mack defeats Blake Goehring by split decision.

Matt Marquez defeats Edgar Medina by unanimous decision.

Jose Perez defeats Nic Johnson by decision.

Kaleo Lagapa defeated David Bejarano by unanimous decision.

Isaiah Luna defeats Rosendo Vargas by unanimous decision.

Youth Muay Thai:

Eliana Renteria defeats Lain Houle by tko in round 1 to win the 63 lb VFS Youth Muay Thai Championship

Janessa Duke defeats Laila Ferguson by unanimous decision.

Daniel Hernandez defeats Robert Bracamontes by unanimous decision.

Antonio Velez defeats Allen Cline by tko due to Dr. stoppage after the end of round 1.

Orlando Meza defeated Victor Gomez by unanimous decision.

Youth BJJ:

Selma’s Nathan Rostro defeats Victor Juarez Jr by referee’s decision.

BJJ:

Fedya Chobanyan defeats Jordan Irizarry by submission with a darce choke that puts Irizarry to sleep in round 1.

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By: Daniel "Big Trip" Quintana www.noweakshitever.com