UFC Next? Matchmaker Mick Maynard Watches 3 New Champions Get Crowned at Fury FC 100

Originally posted on MMA on SI | By Chris De Santiago | Last updated Jan 13, 2025 2:06 PM ET

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Winning a title on the regional MMA scene is still a big thing in 2025.

Three fighters tasted their first pro championships at Fury FC 100 - a milestone event for the Texas-based promotion in Houston this past Sunday.

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Headliner Sam Kilmer, a 23-year-old prospect that’s fought the who’s-who on the regional scene, tested himself yet again versus Dana White's Contender Series alumni Shimon Smotritsky.

Smotritsky had a lot of hype heading into the main event slot - as he should, given that he was undefeated outside of a loss on Dana White's Contender Series. But it was Kilmer who stole the show, dominating Smotritsky to get a finish in the first 2 minutes of their five-round fight.

Choked him out! #FuryFC100 pic.twitter.com/Qfvfvc3cKJ
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) January 13, 2025

Kilmer stayed on Smotritsky like glue with an early takedown and also a secured a back take on the feet, which came seconds after Smotritsky illegally grabbed the cage in an effort to stop another takedown. Kilmer came out on top, snatching the neck from the backpack position for a standing rear-naked choke.