Blood, Sweat, and Scorecards: Full Results From "Combat at The Space"

WESTBURY, NY — On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the ISKA-sanctioned Ring of Combat Challenge—presented by combat sports icons Lou Neglia and Ray Longo—took over the Space at Westbury Theater. "Combat at the Space" featured a packed 20-bout card filled with lightning-fast submissions, hard-hitting technical knockouts, and gritty decisions, delivering non-stop action for local fight fans.

The Main Event & Feature Attractions

• Bout 20 Main Event (Catchweight): Namir Singleton vs. Thomas Smyth

  In the final bout of the evening, Namir Singleton put on a tactical masterclass, outworking Thomas Smyth to capture a definitive Unanimous Decision (UD) victory.

• Bout 19 Co-Main Event (Catchweight): Jordan Depomar vs. Malakai Green

  Jordan Depomar provided one of the most resilient performances of the night, breaking down Malakai Green before forcing the referee to step in for a Technical Knockout (TKO) at 0:36 of Round 3.

• Bout 18 Professional Kickboxing (Featherweight): Margaret Amber Berg vs. Lauren Braccia

  In a razor-thin, back-and-forth women's featherweight war, Margaret Amber Berg edged out Lauren Braccia by the narrowest of margins to take home a Majority Split Decision (MSD) win.

• Bout 17 (Lightweight): Isiah Brazeal vs. Latrell McClain

  Lightweights Isiah Brazeal and Latrell McClain pushed each other to the absolute limit over three rounds, with Brazeal ultimately securing the Majority Split Decision (MSD) from the judges.

Blitzkrieg Stoppages: The KO/TKO Tracker

The canvas was a dangerous place to hang out for too long, as several fighters brought devastating power and technical precision to secure early finishes.

• Bout 14 (Bantamweight): Andrew Maiano vs. Jacier Sampson

  Andrew Maiano wasted absolutely zero time. He jumped on a lightning-fast Guillotine Choke, forcing Jacier Sampson to tap out just 0:15 into the very first round for the fastest finish of the night.

• Bout 10 (Lightweight): Joseph Keese vs. Azrael Robinson

  Joseph Keese found his distance early and uncorked a spectacular strike to secure a clean Knockout (KO) in Round 1. Keese earned Carroll's Corner MMA Podcast Knockout of the Night!

• Bout 8 (Lightweight): Kenneth Maciora vs. Harrison Cammarata

  Kenneth Maciora put on a striking clinic, stopping Harrison Cammarata via TKO just 0:30 into Round 2.

• Bout 3 (Welterweight): Frank DiBenedetto vs. Alverio Rodriguez

  Frank DiBenedetto overwhelmed Alverio Rodriguez, hunting down the finish to secure a TKO victory at 0:53 of Round 2.

• Bout 4 (Lightweight): James Chappina vs. Michael Randall

  James Chappina put a stamp on his lightweight matchup, stopping Michael Randall via TKO at 1:36 of Round 1.

• Bout 12 (Lightweight): Jesse Jean vs. Jeremiah Reese

  Jesse Jean put a halt to his lightweight scrap against Jeremiah Reese, securing a definitive TKO victory at 1:46 of Round 2.

• Bout 15 (Bantamweight): Connor Brennan vs. Teddy Eustace

  Connor Brennan showcased excellent technique and cage control, securing a TKO stoppage over Teddy Eustace at 1:32 of Round 2. Brennan is by far the most talented fighter on the card and has the greatest potential to compete and succeed at the next level. 

Going the Distance: Decision Bureau & Exhibitions

When the power shots didn't find a home, fighters relied on deep gas tanks and crisp technique to earn their nods, while the event's opening acts gave fans a pure look at future prospects in non-scoring exhibition bouts.

• Bout 5 (Lightweight): Gabriel Lopes def. Aidan Cardona via Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 Rounds.

• Bout 6 (Catchweight 140): Humberto Sanchez def. Kamron France via Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 Rounds.

• Bout 7 (Women's Flyweight): Daniella Velez def. Manuela Papadakis via Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 Rounds.

• Bout 11 (Bantamweight): Luis Vasquez Cruz def. Nikal Gajmer via Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 Rounds.

• Bout 13 (Welterweight): Farhan Tahsin def. Justin Santana via Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 Rounds. Tahsin and Santana earned the Carroll's Corner MMA Podcast Fight of the Night honors. 

• Bout 16 (Catchweight 148): Gregory Tile def. Francis Trivelli via Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 Rounds.

Exhibition Showcase: Bouts 1 (Jayden Khan vs. Jackson Shadock), 2 (Ryder Valette vs. Bhavesh Persaud), and 9 (Dermont Gray vs. Gavin Burns) were successfully contested as official Exhibition Matches, giving the rising talent valuable cage-time under the NYSAC banner.

Final Corrected Event Summary Table

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