Ring of Combat 87 Crowns Two New Champions at Atlantic City Showcase

Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino was rocking on September 19 as Ring of Combat, one of the Northeast’s longest‑running promotions, hosted its 87th event. Promoter Lou Neglia celebrated by crowning two new champions and delivering a mix of submissions and knockouts that kept the crowd on its feet.

The main event saw Ryan Burgos claim the featherweight title with a lightning‑fast knockout of Hector Iglesias just 20 seconds into the second round. Moments earlier, Billy Alexander stunned Kyle Hammel with a right hand that ended their lightweight bout at 1:02 of the second framel\. Another highlight came when DJ Tirelli caught Jalen Willis in a d’arce choke 34 seconds into their fight, earning a technical submission victory

Grappling fans cheered as Ryan Sipavicius latched onto Daniel Welch’s back and forced a rear‑naked choke tap at 1:56 of the first round. On the undercard, Jake Chambers used an americana to finish Joseph Krenkel in the second round. Juan Vides Guevara edged Marcus Reid in a competitive decision, while Sergio Rivera narrowly outpointed Demetrios Nictasl Cameron DiGennaro squeezed past Cameron Scalio via majority decision.

Ring of Combat’s blend of high‑level jiu‑jitsu, striking and veteran grit has produced over 160 alumni who later joined the UFC, including champions like Chris Weidman and Frankie Edgar. ROC 87’s mix of electrifying finishes and technical fights lived up to that legacy, solidifying Lou Neglia’s promotion as a must‑watch for fans eager to see the next East Coast breakout stars.