Holtzman (photo via officialxfc.com)

By FCF Staff

Scott Holtzman extended his pro record to 5-0 and laid claim to Xtreme Fighting Championship’s lightweight crown last night in Tampa, by stopping vet John Mahlow in the second round. With the defeat, Mahlow’s record fell to 13-14.

The title was up for grabs due to former champ Nick Newell’s departure to World Series of Fighting.

Holtzman will reportedly fight Eric Reynolds next, who tapped out Kevin Forant with a first round, arm-triangle-choke.

Here are the results for XFC 24 (via MMA Junkie.com).

XFC 24

Lightweight Championship

Scott Holtzman def. John Mahlow via TKO (strikes) – R2, 2:53

Main Card

Ricky Rainey def. Reggie Pena via TKO (strikes) – R1, 4:33

Luis Santos def. Dave Courchaine via TKO (punches) – R1, 0:10

Eric Reynolds def. Kevin Forant via submission (arm-triangle choke) – R1, 4:13

Cortney Casey def. Kelly Warren via submission (rear-naked choke) – R1, 3:33

Shah Bobonis def. Deivison Ribeiro via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

John Cofer def. Chad Livingston via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Nick Smith def. Ladarious Jackson via DQ (illegal knee) – R2, 2:38

Patrick Williams def. Gabe Maldonado via TKO (punches) – R1, 0:50

Jason Ignacek def. Ken Crowder via submission (triangle choke) – R2, 1:03

Gilbert Burgos def. Jason Gladey via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)