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Categorie Archieven: MMA
FNU Combat Sports Show: Wilder/Ortiz and UFC 222 Recaps
Tom, Rich and Tony recap UFC 222 and Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz, along with the last week’s biggest combat sports news stories. We have a short discussion about the Canelo Alvarez positive PED test, and we also preview upcoming boxing events.
Listen to the full show below:
LFA alum emerge as the biggest stars of UFC 222 in Las Vegas, Nevada
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy strijdgemeenschap (LFA) and the two promotions that merged to create it, RFA and Legacy FC, saw several more alum show up in full force and shine on the biggest stage when the UFC hosted UFC 222 in Las Vegas this past weekend.
Seven former fighters competed, which included three former champions. The seven fighters included Brian Ortega, Sean O’Malley, Mackenzie Dern, Alexander Hernandez, Pedro Munhoz, Zak Ottow, and Jordan Johnson. That group made up 29.16% of the entire card. Six of the seven fighters were victorious with the lone loss coming via controversial split decision.
“I am always excited to watch the many fighters from LFA, RFA, and Legacy show what they can do in the UFC,” stated LFA CEO Ed Soares. “What we saw op zaterdag night at UFC 222 is further proof that we are are producing the top prospects in MMA.”
In de co-main event, former RFA featherweight champion Brian Ortega, stole the show with a first round knockout of former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. The undefeated contender known as “T-City” is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous submission masters in the sport, but it was an uppercut that allowed him to become the first person to finish the future Hall of Famer. The win also earned Ortega a shot at the UFC featherweight title and a $50,000 UFC “Performance of the Night” bonus.
De “Sugar Show” was also in full effect on the main card as Sean O’Malley continued to wow fans with his creative and wildly entertaining striking arsenal against Andre Soukhamthath. The LFA standout unleashed a flurry that nearly finished his opponent at the end of Round 1. Soukhamthath was literally saved by the bell as he was stumbling around as the round ended. The second round saw O’Malley impress on the ground with his underrated submission attack. Echter, it was the third and final round, that etched O’Malley’s name in MMA lore. After badly injuring his right foot, to the point he couldn’t stand on it, O’Malley finished out the fight by grappling. The huge lead he had built on the score cards through the first two rounds gave him the Unanimous Decision win. It resulted in a $50,000 UFC “Fight of the Night” bonus and the first time Joe Rogan interviewed a winning fighter while he was lying on his back.
Mackenzie Dern made the most anticipated UFC debut of the year in the final fight of the preliminary card. The multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion got her start in MMA with LFA and Legacy FC. Dern has since seen every step of her progression in the sport followed closely by media and fans alike. The daughter of legendary jiu-jitsu and judo black belt Wellington “Megaton” Dias, Dern possesses the greatest grappling skills of any woman to compete in MMA. Dern used those skills in her UFC debut to close out the final round on her opponent Ashley Yoder’s back. She was unable to finish the Rear Naked Choke, but it was enough to earn her the Split Decision win.
Alexander Hernandez made his UFC debut on a week’s notice against #12 ranked Beneil Dariush. Like the old adage states, “with great risk comes great reward.” The Texan powerhouse, who made his mark under the LFA and RFA banners, wasted no time in dispatching his heavily favored and much more experienced opponent. “Alexander de Grote” connected with a big left hand to knock out Dariush in just 42-seconds. The win earned him the other $50,000 UFC “Performance of the Night” bonus.
Zak Ottow also picked up a quick first round win. The RFA and Legacy FC alum earned a TKO win over UFC mainstay Mike Pyle midway through the opening round. The bout served as Pyle’s retirement bout and Ottow gave a touching show of respect to Pyle in his post-fight interview. This was Ottow’s third UFC win and the first after signing a new extension with the promotion.
Jordan Johnson got things moving in the right direction for the LFA alum at UFC 222. The former RFA light-heavyweight champion kept his undefeated record intact with a Split Decision win over former UFC heavyweight Adam Milstead. The win should set up a marquee matchup for the man who was victorious in the final bout under the RFA banner.
In September 2016, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form LFA. This new powerhouse promotion would serve as the premier developmental organization in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) vanaf januari 2017. RFA and Legacy FC have launched the careers of over 130 atleten die het toppunt van MMA hebben bereikt door deel te nemen aan de UFC.
LFA returns this Vrijdag, March 9th with LFA 35 – Newell vs. Luque. The main event will feature the comeback fight of bona fide MMA star and inspirational congenital amputee “Berucht” Nick Newell when he faces the gritty south Texan and Bellator vet Sonny “El Loco” Luque. The event will take place at the Arena Theatre in Houston, Texas.
LFA 35 will be the fourth LFA event to take place in the City of Houston. It will also be the ninth time that the LFA has traveled to “Texas” van Texas. De volledige hoofdkaart van LFA 35 zal live worden uitgezonden en de landelijke op AXS TV bij 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT.
Kunt u terecht op LFAfighting.com voor bout updates en informatie. LFA is op Facebook op Legacy strijdgemeenschap. LFA staat ook op Instagram op @LFAvechten en Twitter op @LFAvechten.
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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH MET MIRKO CRO COP EN ROY NELSON SLATED VOOR BELLATOR 200 IN LONDEN OP MEI 25
TICKETS TE KOOP NU
LOS ANGELES - Een spannende strijd tussen favorieten van zwaargewichten Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) en Roy Nelson (23-15) is toegevoegd aan historisch Bellator 200 bij The SSE Arena, Wembley in Londen Vrijdag, Mei 25.
De twee gerenommeerde vechters sluiten zich aan bij een gestapelde kaart die al een Bellator middengewicht titel matchup bevat die de huidige kampioen opneemt Rafael Carvalho (15-1) tegen Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), terwijl voormalig titelhouder Phil Davis (18-4) neemt Linton Vassell (18-6) in een licht zwaargewicht matchup en ongeslagen Britse spits Michael “Venom” Page (12-0) voldoet aan David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) op weltergewicht.
Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop bij The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk en axs.com. Bellator 200 wordt uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie zal streamen Bellator.com en wereldwijd op het Bellator Mobile App. Extra wedstrijden worden de komende weken aangekondigd.
De man die synoniem staat voor knock-outs van het hoofd, Mirko Cro Cop baant zich een weg naar Bellator in het midden van een win streak van acht gevechten, inclusief TKO-overwinningen over "King Mo" Lawal, Gabriel Gonzaga en Satoshi Ishii. De trotse Kroaat won op beroemde wijze de PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix-kampioenschap, evenals de RIZIN World Grand Prix 2016 titel en K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Finale in kickboksen. Een van de meest gevreesde stakers in de geschiedenis van MMA, Cro Cop is eigenaar van extra overwinningen in zijn carrière Wanderlei Silva, Josh Barnett (x3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman en Kevin Randleman.
Uitvechten van Las Vegas, Roy Nelson maakte zijn Bellator-debuut bij Bellator 183 in september met een zwaarbevochten overwinning Javy Ayala na een acht jaar, 19-vechtpartij met UFC die hem overwinningen zag behalen op Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva, Cheick Kongo en Mirko Cro Cop. "Big Country" versloeg ook memorabel de late Kimbo Sliceen ging later het seizoen winnen 10 van The Ultimate Fighter. Ik heb onlangs gevochten Matt Mitrione in de Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is op zoek naar een grote overwinning op een van de ware legendes van de sport.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 200 Strijd kaart:
Middengewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)
Licht zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)
Weltergewicht Main Card Bout: Michael Pagina (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)
*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd
Bezoek Bellator.com voor meer informatie.
Bellator 195 RESULTATEN & FOTO'S
Foto's van het volledige evenement hier
Darrion Caldwell (12-1) verslagen Leandro Higo (18-4) via voorlegging (guillotine choke-) bij 2:36 van de eerste ronde
Joe Taimanglo (24-8) verslagen Joe Warren (15-7) via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Kristina Williams (2-0) verslagen Emily Ducote (6-4) via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Juan Archuleta (19-1) verslagen William Joplin (17-15) via unaniem besluit (30-26, 30-24, 30-23)
Aaron Webb (2-0) verslagen Thomas Lopez (1-4) via TKO (stoten) bij 3:11 van de eerste ronde
Kevin Holland (12-3) verslagen Teagan Dooley (6-3) via voorlegging (driehoek stikken) bij 2:59 van de eerste ronde
Daniel Carey (4-2) verslagen Cris Williams (4-1) via unaniem besluit (29-28 x3)
Romero Katoen (2-0) verslagen Justin Reeser (1-2) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) 4:35 van de tweede ronde
Fernando Gonzalez (3-0) verslagen Armando Servin (4-6) via voorlegging (arm-bar) bij 2:24 van de eerste ronde
Justin Patterson (10-4) verslagen Brian Grinnell (10-8) via TKO (knee to body) bij 4:49 van de eerste ronde
Ky Bennett (1-1) verslagen Morgan Solis (2-1) via voorlegging (Americana) bij 3:37 van de tweede ronde
Ivan Buchinger vs. Andrey Krasnikov Tops solid M-1 Challenge 89 belangrijkste kaart
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FNU Combat Sports Show: Boxing Deaths, Jon Jones Gets Fined, Event Previews en Recaps
This week’s FNU Combat Sports Show features some discussions on the latest deaths in boxing, Jon Jones getting a $205k fine and upcoming and past combat sports events. We preview Bellator and UFC events coming up this weekend while looking back at the UFC Fight Night last week that saw Jeremy Stephens put himself in title contention with a vicious KO of Josh Emmett. For Boxing we have some huge fights with the biggest one featuring Luis Ortiz and Deontay Wilder squaring off with undefeated records and heavyweight titles on the line. Listen to the full broadcast by following the link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ji25y58hykqgxwv/March12018show.mp3?dl=0
SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES FIRST INSTALLMENT OF NEW DIGITAL TALK SHOW BELOW THE BELT
Debut of BELOW THE BELT with Brendan Schaub features Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder, Showtime Championship Boxing® analyst Paulie Malignaggi and Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar
Available NOW On YouTube En Facebook
WAT: SHOWTIME Sports released the debut installment of the first-of-its-kind sports talk show BELOW THE BELT,hosted by Brendan Schaub, available now on the Below the Belt YouTube Channel en de Below the Belt Facebook Page. The premiere of the twice-monthly, 30-minute program features a preview of Zaterdag Heavyweight World Championship between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz with SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING analyst Paulie Malignaggi, as well as an interview with America’s only heavyweight world champion himself, Deontay Wilder. Schaub also interviews former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar ahead of his co-main event bout with Brian Ortega at UFC 222 op zaterdag nacht.
BELOW THE BELT explores the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. The multi-platform program, which also includes a weekly podcast and a composite program that airs once per month on SHOWTIME EXTREME, features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs. De volgende aflevering van BELOW THE BELT launches Maart 14, followed by new shows on Maart 28, April 11, April 18, Mei 2 en moge 16.
Amanda Serrano Set For MMA Debut, Castaneda vs. ‘Lufo’ IK IK
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THOMPSON RETURNS FOR ONE LAST FIGHT AGAINST UNDEFEATED ARNOLD
Portland, Maine (Februari 26, 2018) - New England Fights (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland onApril 14, 2018 met de strijd promotie's volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 33: Riptide.” Eerder vandaag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. David Thompson (1-2) zal worden geconfronteerd met Kwam Arnold (2-0) bij een gevecht gewicht van 140 pond.
David Thompson will be appearing in what he says will be his last fight at “NEF 33.” A member of the Shatterproof Combat Club, Thompson has appeared three times in the NEF cage since his debut in the fall of 2015. He scored a first-round technical knockout victory over Richmond Pierce Wiegman (1-1) in his second amateur bout. The fight with Arnold will be Thompson’s first since a loss to Caleb Costello (3-4) in early 2016.
“I’m thankful to get back in there,” stated Thompson. “Kam is an exciting fighter, and I will be ready to leave everything in the cage, one last time.”
Undefeated Kam Arnold has emerged as one of the most-promising new prospects on the NEF roster over the last several months. He started his amateur career with a fast finish of Glenn Kasabian (1-3) last June, and followed up that performance with a first-round technical knockout of Kyle Kenney (0-1) eerder deze maand op “NEF 32.” A native of Casco, Maine, Arnold is a product of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) in Lewiston. A win over Thompson would position Arnold closer to a shot at the coveted bantamweight championship.
“I’m pretty stoked to get back in the cage against an NEF veteran like David Thompson,” said Arnold. “This should be a fun fight not only for me, but for the fans too. When all is said and done, Ik zal zijn 3-0. 2018 is going to be my year. The 135-pound strap will be mine before the end of the year – mark my words! Until that day, I will continue to put in work at the gym and take it one fight at a time. David, I hope you’re ready for a war.”
“Kam Arnold has a unique focus and vision for his career,” zei NEF mede-eigenaar en matchmaker Matt Peterson. “He understands his potential to make an impact in the sport. David Thompson didn’t hesitate to accept this bout – he’s excited to have the opportunity to face a rising talent in his final fight. Both guys have promised to bring it – and when that happens, we all win.”
NEF returns to Portland, Maine, at Aura on Zaterdag, April 14, 2018. Tickets zijn nu te koop bij www.AuraMaine.com. For more information on the event, kunt u terecht op www.NewEnglandFights.com.