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TEAM COMBAT LEAGUE WEEK EIGHT RESULTS: Boston Upsets Philly, Las Vegas Takes Down Dallas & LA Defeats San Antonio

 TEAM COMBAT LEAGUE WEEK EIGHT RESULTS BOSTON BUTCHERS SCORE UPSET VICTORY OVER PREVIOUSLY UNDEFEATEDPHILLY SMOKE 

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Week eight of Team Combat League’s exciting second season began with a shock upset, as the league-leading Philly Smoke (4-1) watched their formerly undefeated record disappear against a determined Boston Butchers team (2-1-1) by a score of 226-225. 

Fighting at their home base of the Royale in Boston, the Butchers broke open a tightly fought match in Round 19 with the second of two 10-8 knockdown rounds scored by the night’s honorary first star, Alejandro Paulino, against Philadelphia’s Francisco Rodriguez making the ultimate difference. 

The Philly Smoke, coached by Bob Kane, had every reason to feel confident coming into the match, with their last appearance coming in a dominant 233-221 victory over the Miami Stealth on May 2, while the Butchers, coached by Marc Gargaro, were coming off a disappointing 228-217 loss to the Atlanta Attack on May 11. 

The Butchers’ strong performances by Team Captain Rashidi Ellis, heavyweight Skylar Lacy, making his first appearance of the second season, and the two knockdowns Paulino scored in his two fights, one over Philly’s Nahir Albright in Round 11 and Rodriguez in Round 19 carried the day in a nail-biter that went down to the final round. 

The night got off to an exciting start, as Philly’s Avery Sparrow and Boston’s Elijah Peixoto engaged in a non-stop slugfest in Round 3, with Peixoto nipping it 10-9 on the cards.

Heavyweight Skylar Lacy, a force in TCL’s first season, returned to first defeat throwback Philly heavyweight favorite Joey Dawejko in Round 8 and then gained revenge in a rematch from last season against Conja Nathan in Round 16. 

The Fight of the Night was judged to be the Round 22 women’s back-and-forth battle between Philly’s Shamara Woods and Boston’s Stevie Jane Coleman, won by Coleman 10-9. Philadelphia’s Brittany Sims was named the night’s second star for her 10-8 victory over Boston’s Leesh Pike in Round 2.
LAS VEGAS HUSTLE ROUTS DALLAS ENFORCERS SQUAD FOR 212-201 TEAM VICTORY 

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Thursday, May 23, 2024 – In the front half of a doubleheader at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, the Las Vegas Hustle moved into a four-way tie for second place overall in the Team Combat League standings with a dominating 212-201 team victory over the Dallas Enforcers. 

Guided by Jeff Mayweather, the Hustle (2-1) were coming into the ring off the positive momentum gained by their previous matchup, a 226-224 win over the Houston Hitmen in Houston on May 9. The Tony Mack-led Dallas Enforcers (0-2), on the other hand, were looking to secure their first win of the season. They were last seen dropping a tough 226-225 heartbreaker to the New York City Attitude on April 20. 

Las Vegas jumped out to an early lead by winning five of the first six fights in the Launch Rounds, but the scores looked to be tightening in the Middle Rounds, when Samoan crowd-favorite and Las Vegas Hustle heavyweight Patrick Mailata basically put the match out of reach for Dallas in Round 16 by laying out former NFL defensive end turned fighter, Greg Hardy.

Mailata caught Hardy along the ropes with a mix of power shots to the body and then head to leave Hardy on the canvas and bring the overall score to 153-146. For his power-punching efforts, Mailata was awarded First Star of the Night honors, post-fight. 

“I’ve been working hard man,” said a happy Mailata. “I’ve been in Vegas for five years now and I’ve been in the gym just getting my work in and TCL has given me the opportunity to do what I do. Greg Hardy is a tough guy, but I came to win, and I came to put on a show for my ancestors and my family and I did that.” 

Mailata says he’s proud of his teammates and their determination to pull out the “must win,” rounds. “I’m with some dangerous guys (on this team) and I know how it goes down in Vegas. Some of these homies have just been waiting around for their chance. One thing I know is if I take care of my job, everybody else will take care of theirs.” 

Other performances of special distinction came from Dallas’ Avoran Graham and Las Vegas’ Joseph Macedo, who battled to the Fight of the Night award in their bruising three-minute encounter. 

The lime green-haired Darian Castro and Dallas’ Jalen Moore put on a dazzling display in their Round 4 fight, with both men having their impressive moments.

Cuba’s Castro proved to be too slick and fast, winning the round 10-9 with his superb skills. Dallas’ Adolphe Stevens was awarded third star of the night for his two victories over Sharif Rahman and Las Vegas’ talented Israel Taylor was given the night’s second star for his two-knockdown KO over Dallas fighter Jordon Jones. 
HOMETOWN LA ELITE REGISTER FIRST TEAM WIN BY CRUSHING THE SAN ANTONIO SNIPERS IN IMPRESSIVE FASHION 198-180 

Click HERE to Watch San Antonio Snipers vs. LA Elite Launch Rounds Via the Team Combat League YouTube Channel 

Thursday, May 23, 2024 – In the back half of the doubleheader at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, the home team LA Elite appeared to gel as a fighting force in real time, while administering a dominant beating to the visiting San Antonio Snipers by a final score of 198-180. 

The Elite (1-1), skillfully guided by coach Manny Robles, lost just two fights all night while gaining their first team victory this season after having dropped their debut appearance 229-224 to the Philly Smoke on April 10 in Philadelphia. 

The LA victory simultaneously kept the AC Bryant-coached San Antonio Snipers winless on their season at 0-2, 2 KOs. The Snipers lost their opening performance on April 18 by a score of 227-224 to the Houston Hitmen in Houston. 

The only knockout of the night was awarded to LA’s Angel Munoz for his Round 4 stoppage of San Antonio’s Cresencio Ramos. Munoz’s power-punching display earned him the honor of being named the match’s first star and gave his LA squad a three-point 10-7 round to bring the score at the time to 40-34 for LA. 

“You guys seen it now, coming from the LA Elite!” shouted a happy Munoz, post-event. “We got Vegas next week and it’s going to be the same thing. (The fact that Vegas is coming off a win over the Houston Hitmen) That don’t matter to us, we come to do what we come to do. We’re coming for everyone and we’re going to win!” 

In an uncommon TCL result, San Antonio’s Amin Mitchell, whose eye was cut by an accidental head butt in his first fight, had his cut reopened by a dragging shot from LA opponent Alex Esponda in Round 14. The fight between Mitchell and Moreno was waved off and scored a 10-10 No Decision. 

The “Fight of the Night” was awarded to Calgary, Alberta, Canada’s Tiana Schroeder and her opponent, Jade Thompson of Oklahoma, fighting for her adopted home of LA, for their three-minute back-and-forth punchout, narrowly won by Thompson, 10-9.

The third star of the night was judged to be LA’s Brayan Leon for being the busier and more powerful fighter in his two 10-9 wins over fellow Cuban prospect Dayan Depestre of San Antonio. 

Completing the sweep of all three stars of the night, heavyweight crowd favorite Raul Salomon for his two victories over the formidable Isaac Carbonell of San Antonio. Salomon scored a knockdown of Carbonell in their first matchup, but Carbonell came back strong in the second matchup, despite losing it in a razor-thin 10-9 verdict.  

Super lightweight contender Delante “Tiger” Johnson took a break in training for his June 8 matchup against Tarik Zaina at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City, to be in attendance. “It’s exciting!” said Johnson of his first taste of TCL. “I was entertained the whole night. Shout out to everybody who came out to fight and good luck.”
### About Team Combat League:Through its innovative event structure, Team Combat League (“TCL”) has disrupted the professional boxing industry. With a roster of 12 teams competing out of major U.S. markets, TCL combines rising talent with seasoned veterans in a format that lends itself to non-stop action. Weekly events feature male and female boxing across a series of weight classes in 1 round contests within a tournament format culminating in the Money Rounds where winning and losing is determined by overall team performance.

 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.teamcombatleague.com or follow on Instagram: @teamcombatleagueand YouTube: www.youtube.com/@teamcombatleague 

The Team Combat League Concept: There are 24 three-minute rounds of continuous action, with competitors competing in one-round matches across eight weight classes (six male and two female).
Each match consists of three periods: Launch Rounds (1-8), Middle Rounds (9-16) and Money Rounds (17-24). Scoring is based on a 10-9 system for decision wins, 10-8 for knockdowns and 10-7 for two knockdowns or a stoppage.

Three judges from a state athletic boxing commission score each round individually, and the team with the highest total score after all 24 rounds wins! 

Team Combat League Inaugural Season Opening Night: Dallas Enforcers vs. Atlanta Attack

TEAM COMBAT LEAGUESeason Starts March 29, 2023 Live at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center
Inaugural Season Opening NightDallas Enforcers vs. Atlanta Attack
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LOS ANGELES, CA (March 22, 2023) – Team Combat League today unveiled rosters for the Atlanta Attack, coached by Sam Arnold Sr. and Mustafa Meekins and the Dallas Enforcers coached by AC Bryant. Both teams will do battle at the inaugural opening night of Team Combat League on March 29, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center.
Each team carries a roster of 18 fighters across 6 weight classes.
Dallas EnforcersTeam RosterAtlanta AttackTeam Roster
Female Featherweight 126lbsJennifer Miranda Anna Maria Verbeek Destiny Jean Rivercomb
Male Lightweight 135lbsRandy CanadayClay Burns

Male Welterweight 147lbsAJ GrahamMalik SamarAndre Ewell
Male Middleweight 160lbsKhalid JohnsonKeandrea LeatherwoodQanderis Arnold

Male Light Heavyweight 175lbsKenneth PeoplesJordan Frederick
Male Heavyweight 201+lbsAdrian TaylorMontoya Andres GarciaWaylon Allen Bailey
Female Featherweight 126lbsDanielle BennetMona Ward

Male Lightweight 135lbsMarcell DavidsonMichael DawsonJosh Johnson
Male Welterweight 147lbsAustin DulayJavonn DavisMarcus Davidson
Male Middleweight 160lbsMauricio Javon KingDayan DepestreMalik Donovan Reid

Male Light Heavyweight 175lbsDevonte WilliamsNehemiah JonesFrankie Solomon
Male Heavyweight 201+lbsDevon YoungDemetrius DemeritteMichael Nelson
A possible explosive clash looms between two of the highest regarded females in the league, WBA Intercontinental Featherweight Champion and Actress “Money Heist” Jennifer Miranda (8-0) and Danielle Bennet (7-1) representing Atlanta. Another volatile matchup that fans are monitoring is undefeated Devon Young versus Errol Spence sparring partner Adrian Taylor (13-1) of Dallas. There is also an intriguing battle between Javonn Davis (7-0) of Atlanta vs. AJ Graham (10-0) of Dallas, in a battle of undefeated warriors.


Coaches play an outsized role in Team Combat League matchups, pre-approved by boxing commissions, which are determined on the fly. Coaches alternate selecting one of three fighters rostered in each respective weight class to send in against an fighter already proposed by the opposing coach. Viewers are left in the dark as to which fighter each team will do battle with one another until the decision is made by coaches in real time. This uncertainty, combined with the fast paced three-minute round in boxing rules format, will provide constant action where spectators will be left on the edge of their seats to see what comes next.


“We are honored to be taking part in the first ever match of the Team Combat League,” coach Arnold of the Attack remarked. “We intend to have the Atlanta Attack ready to live up to its name by coming out as aggressors against the Dallas Enforcers.”


“We do not feel the Enforcers can match up to our grit, determination and talent and expect for that to be on display on Wednesday, March 29.” coach Mustafa Meekins added.“We are excited about finally putting all our training on display for all fans to see,” AC Bryant of the Dallas Enforcers said. “We have a great tradition in Dallas of sports teams that excite the local fan base, and we hope and expect to continue in the tradition of other great Dallas sports teams. Dismantling the Atlanta Attack will be the first step towards establishing a winning tradition in Dallas.”
About Team Combat League:Team Combat League competitions employ a unique and exclusive point scoring system. Each match contains 24 three-minute rounds of nonstop action with a 10-minute halftime after round 12. Teams compete across six weight categories, five male and one female. Each round is scored individually with additional points added for knockouts and knockdowns. There are 3 judges appointed by a licensed boxing commission. 3 points are awarded for unanimous decisions while a split decision would be 2 points for the winner of the round’s team and 1 point to the loser. Additional points are awarded for each judged knockdown with a maximum of 6 points for a round stoppage. It’s not rocket science, at the conclusion of the 24 rounds, the team with the most points wins!