Bodden Dethrones Vallaro at Packed EFC GLADIATORS in Parsippany

Dec 03, 2013

(PRESS RELEASE) -- A packed house watched the title in one of the EFC's hottest divisions changed hands Saturday night (November 30), as New York-based Robert Bodden (3-0) scored a unanimous (30-27 X 3) decision over now former EFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chris Vallaro at the Parsippany PAL in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Fighting in the highly anticipated main event of The Darwish Brothers' MMA show: EFC GLADIATORS, Bodden was the better man in nearly every facet of the sport.

"Chris Vallaro is a very strong fighter, but he had no answers for Robert Bodden tonight," said event co-promoter, Hani Darwish. "Bodden looked unbeatable tonight and my congratulations go out to him as our newest champion. And I also extend a congratulations to Chris Vallaro who defended his belt with pride and fought hard to keep it."

Other Results:

Montsir Mohammad vs. Andres Velasquez

Velasquez wins via TKO referee stoppage at 1:09 of round three.

Samir Zaimi vs. Steven Tongur Zaimi wins unanimous decision in three rounds, all three judges 29-28.

Benjamin Cruz vs. Sodiq Yusuff

Yusuff wins via armbar at 2:52 of round two.

Zach Santos vs. Kevin Sheehan Santos wins unanimous decision in three rounds 30-26, 30-26 and 29-27 Sinclair.

Gabriel Fonseca vs. William Dodd Dodd wins via TKO referee stoppage due to unanswered strikes at 2:15 of round three.

Dylan Spyer vs. Arthur Walcott Ceesay Walcott Ceesay wins via unanimous decision in three rounds, all three judges 29-28.

Tim Dooling vs. Tyreek Jacobs Dooling wins via TKO referee stoppage due to punches at 2:35 of round three.

Christopher Carey vs. Nile Dillon Dillon wins via guillotine at 0:25 of round three.