RESULTS - IFL Live From Jersey

The International Fight League (IFL) brought some action packed MMA action to the 5,131 fans who showed up at East Rutherford, New Jersey's Izod Center last night. The stacked fight card featured three big championship fights, all of which ended by either KO or TKO.

IFL Light Heavyweight Champion Vladimir Matyushenko really had his hands full with challenger, and local favorite, Jamal Patterson. Patterson, the Renzo Gracie trained fighter, came out strong in the first round, shocking everyone in attendance by wobbling Matyushenko early in their fight. Patterson's strikes were causing the champ to cover up frequently in the first round and in dramatic fashion he closed out the round with Matyushenko caught in a guillotine choke. Matyushenko came out for round two a different fighter, taking Patterson down, trapping an arm and making him pay with shot after shot, until the referee had no choice but to call a halt to the contest.

In other action, IFL Welterweight Champion Jay Hieron made quick work in defending his title against Mark Miller. Hieron threw a well-timed counter right hook that set up a single-leg takedown. Once on the canvas he wasted no time in pounding Miller out until the referee stepped in after only 2:10 of the first round.

"It went quicker than I thought, but man it was not easy because I trained for 10 weeks for this fight," Hieron said. "Twice a day, hours spent in the gym. … Hard work pays off, and it paid off tonight."

Wagnney Fabiano also successfully defended his 145-pound featherweight title by knocking out Shad Lierely. Fabiano is most known for his solid submission game, but now the MMA world knows the Brazilian can also knock his opponents into unconsciousness. After delivering a few solid leg kicks, Fabiano had Lierely moving in reverse and caught him on the chin with a vicious right hand that sent Lierely crashing to the canvas with his body seized up.

"People think I'm just a jiu-jitsu fighter," Fabiano said. "Today I knew he would expect me shooting, so I changed my game plan."

A good night of MMA action and a triumphant return for MMA's first team fighting organization.

- IFL RESULTS -

Vladimir Matyushenko def. Jamal Patterson by TKO (Strikes) at 3:35 of R2

Wagnney Fabiano def. Shad Lierley by KO at 0:37 at R1

Jay Hieron def. Mark Miller by TKO (Strikes) at 2:10 of R1

Alex Schoenauer def. Brendan Barrett by Decision (Split)

Chris Horodecki def. Nate Lamotte by Decision (Unanimous)

LC Davis def. Rafael Dias by KO at 3:56 of R3

Emyr Bussade def. Jesse Lennox by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:25 of R2

Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Carmello Marrera end in No Contest

Jim Miller def. Bart Palaszewski by Decision (Unanimous)

Brad Blackburn def. Delson Heleno by KO at 1:50 of R3