Local names impress at Gladius Fights 48, new champions crowned

Key Highlights

• A pair of champions were crowned to highlight the night, as Ithaca’s unbeaten Rohan Makepeace improved his record to (3-0), defeating Sayre’s Travis Ruvolo via 1st round knockout.
• With the thrilling victory, the 19-year-old brings the 145lbs Amateur MMA title to the BroJo of Homer, New York.
• Buffalo’s Austin Silliman also earned gold, knocking out Nyles Rife in round 1, for the 205lbs title, in the Co-Main Event. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOf the local names earning wins, Sayre’s Kyle Farr defeated Corning’s Joe Coffey via unanimous decision, in a 185lbs amateur kickboxing bout.
• Elmira’s Corey Keller defeated Issac Gardner with a 1st round knockout, in just 1 minute and 55 seconds.
• Fellow Elmira native Emilee Dallas earned the 2nd win of her career, defeating Marissa Bailey via unanimous decision, while representing 5th Round Fitness MMA.