Spain eventually gave up his back and Arnett was quick to capitalize, sinking a deep rear naked choke for the submission finish at 3:54 of the 2nd.
Arnett though was able to shake off Spain and once again, took the fight to the mat where he maintained top position while raining down more elbows.
In the 2nd, Spain came out and took the back of a standing Arnett, going for a rear naked choke. Spain though is ultra-tough and made it through the round. From that moment to the end of the round, Arnett gave Spain no quarter, punishing the Walla Walla fighter with huge elbows and punches in an impressive ground and pound attack. Spain dropped down low for a shot, but Arnett was ready and took Spain down. In the first round, Arnett moved forward with a flurry of punches that backed Spain up near the cage. The crowd-noise was deafening as Arnett entered the cage, Lewiston fight fans showing their support for the talented local athlete. The house was packed for the 8 amateur and 3 professional fights, including a main event 155 lb showdown between fan favorite Austin Arnett and tough NW veteran Charon Spain. Austin Arnett beats Charon Spain by Rear Naked Choke in the Main EventĬage fighting returned to the Clearwater River Casino on August 12th with another rendition of Frank Arnett’s Thunder and Lightning MMA series.
