Phil Benedict vs. Jerry Bell

Preliminary Card | Tournament Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Oct 17, 1995

Modified Rules Bout

Against current-day standards, the rules for this bout would not qualify it to count towards a fighter's MMA record. At the time, however, it was considered to be within the boundaries of mixed martial arts or no holds barred fighting. For historical recordkeeping purposes, Tapology has "grandfathered" this bout and continues to classify it as an MMA contest for fighter record purposes.

W
Benedict defeats Bell
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 0:33 Round 1 of 1
vs.
Submission 0:33 R1
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Fighter Comparison

0-0-0

Climbed to 1-0
Pro
Record
0-0-0

Fell to 0-1

United States
Nation

United States
Moreno Valley
California
Fights out of
Irmo
South Carolina
31
+3 mos, 3 wks
Age at Fight
5'6"
(167cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
N/A Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

WCC 1

Fight Details

  • Event: WCC 1: First Strike
  • Date: Tuesday 10.17.1995
  • Referee:
  • Venue:
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 1 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
  • Benedict Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Bell Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: N/A
  • Tournament: World Combat Championship
  • Tournament Round: Alternate
  • Event Links:

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