Ben Wooliss showed off the power he has in the kickboxing realm as a two-time K1 World Kickboxing Champion. Wooliss, known for his athleticism and striking ability, has transitioned well into professional MMA thus far, coming in with a 3-0 record since making his debut in May 2023. His track record thus far has seen him score a first-round TKO of James Darkes and then first-round submissions of Parton and Darkes.

 

Nikola Ivanovic, who competes in a major combat promotion for the first time, has competed seven times since his pro MMA debut in 2020. The Impetus MMA product, with an 0-7 record thus far, most recently fought in March, getting submitted by Maximus Lally.

 

Will Wooliss continue his winning ways in this featherweight showcase? Or will Ivanovic pull off a major upset and score his first win as a pro?

 

 

Round 1

 

Ivanovic throws a jab and feints a low kick. High kick by Wooliss is blocked. High kick by Ivanovic doesn’t connect. Ivanovic coming forward and trying to pressure. Wooliss with a low kick. Ivanovic with a one-two. The two trade kicks. Ivanovic goes in for a takedown, but Wooliss turns off the fence. Low kick by Ivanovic. Low kick by Ivanovic again. High kick from Ivanovic barely connects. Front kick by Wooliss. Jab by Ivanovic and he pursues with kicks. Ivanovic with a right hand. Front kick by Wooliss again. Ivanovic misses a right hand. Kick to the body and a high kick by Wooliss. Right hand by Wooliss. Front kick by Wooliss, followed by another.

 

Hgh kick by Wooliss is blocked. Ivanovic tries to press forward but gets met with another front kick to the stomach. Low kick by Ivanovic. A round kick from Ivanovic misses. Right hand by Wooliss. Low kick by Wooliss. Wooliss catches a kick, but Ivanovic holds his own. Combination by Wooliss. Counter hook by Wooliss, and Ivanovic is hurt. Wooliss purses. Knee to the head and a flurry by Wooliss, which includes a brutal left hand to the body, and that’s all she wrote!

 

 

It was a little tougher than his first three fights, but Ben Wooliss wrapped up another first-round finish!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Ben Woolliss defeats Nikola Ivanovic by 1st round TKO (4:02) in a Featherweight Showcase Fight (non-season fight).