After the first Operation Octagon show in January, the consensus was that the event was a little rough around the edges but had potential to be one of the top amateur shows in the area.  After the second event on March 22nd, it was obvious that Operation Octagon has decided to try and fulfill that potential.  

A few key improvements to seating (now assigned to streamline the process) and setup (large projection screens to make up for some rows having poor views of parts of the cage) showed that Operation Octagon is addressing some of the issues that hampered the first show and looking to improve.  While it may sound silly to commend a show for trying to improve, it should be noted that Operation Octagon 1 sold out a day before the event, and the second event was likely to sell out also (which it did).  Its good to see shows attempting to put on the best show possible, not just make the largest profit possible.  

On the specifics of the event, the fights were a definite step up and almost on par with the Valhalla series in terms of quality of fighters and match-ups.   Overall there were 16 fights including 4 title fights with the vast majority being very competitive.

The only negatives of the fights were some odd scoring by the judges, but that is definitely not a problem unique to this event.

A few notes from the event:

Kore Kombat/MMA Institute continued their hot streak from Valhalla with a couple impressive victories.

Gold Medal Grappling had a rough night going 1-2 overall and 0-2 in title matches.  It should be noted though that both their losses were close decisions and very well fought.

Iman Achhal (look for an interview with her soon on DCMMA) won the Woman's 130 lbs belt via decision despite a fairly significant size disadvantage.  

We were very impressed with Vince Nance in his unanimous decision victory over Elder Ramos to become the new 205 lbs Champion.

We would also like to congratulate Chris Conner for winning the 155 lbs belt and Robert Conner for winning the 170 lbs belt.

Quick Results are below.  Pictures are coming soon.  If you have pictures or videos you would like to see posted, send them to dan@dcmma.com

Ricky Montano defeated Ricky Burnett by TKO in Rd 2

Robert Watson defeated Daniel Frias by submission in Rd 2

Porker Bowers defeated Justin Bell in Rd 1 when Bell's corner threw in the towel

Jesse Riggleman defeated Sean Hallett by ref stoppage in Rd 1

Robert Conner won a judges decision over Caleb Ball after Ball received a point deduction for an illegal kick.

Marshall Thompson defeated Ryan Maynard by RNC in Rd 1.

Iman Achhal defeated Shelly carson by split decison

Brain Bell defeated John Reedy by tko in Rd 1

Kenny Gaudreau defeated Dwight Grason by submission to strikes in Rd 1

Ray Elliot won a split decision over Rob Smith

Vince Nance won a unanimous decision over Elder Ramos

Andy Drum defeated James Alvear by tko Rd 1

Kevin Wicks defeated Jeff Anderson by submission to strikes in Rd 1

Jeff Blachly defeated Shawn Tipton by submission in Rd 1

Chris Conner defeated Thomas Lewellen by unanimous decision

Umaer Haq defeated Tim Wade by submission in Rd 1