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Category Archives: 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 ho la Las Vegas, Nevada
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Houston, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (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 ka moqebelo night at UFC 222 is further proof that we are are producing the top prospects in MMA.”
A ho sebdisana ka sehloohong ketsahalo, 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.
The “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. Leha ho le joalo, 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 “Ntoa ea 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 The Great” 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.
Ka 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) starting in January 2017. RFA and Legacy FC have launched the careers of over 130 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC.
LFA returns this Labohlano, 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 “Mobile shop kahr” 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 “The Lone Star State” of Texas. The entire main card of LFA 35 tla televised phela le naheng ka bophara ka AXS TV ka 9 p.m. LE / 6 p.m. PT.
Please visit LFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook at Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.
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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH FEATURING MIRKO CRO COP AND ROY NELSON SLATED FOR BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON ON MAY 25
Tickets ON SALE HONA JOALE
Los Angeles – An exciting battle between heavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) le Roy Nelson (23-15) has been added to historic Bellator 200 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Labohlano, Ka 25.
The two renowned fighters join a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ E rafael Carvalho (15-1) khahlanong le Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) nka ka Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0) kopana le Davida "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) kwa welterweight.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk le axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha bohato selelekela tla phallela ho eona ka Bellator.com le lefatšeng ka bophara ka Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.
The man synonymous with head kick knockouts, Mirko Cro Cop makes his way to Bellator in the midst of an eight-fight win streak that includes TKO victories over "Morena Mo" Lawal, Gabriel Gonzaga and Satoshi Ishii. The proud Croatian famously won the PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix championship, as well as the RIZIN World Grand Prix 2016 title and K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Final in kickboxing. One of the most feared strikers in MMA history, Cro Cop owns additional career wins over Wanderlei Silva, Josh Barnett (x3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.
Loantša ho tsoa Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut at Bellator 183 in September with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, "Bigfoot" Silva, Cheick Kongo and Mirko Cro Cop. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo Sliceand later went on to win season 10 ea The Ultimate Fighter. Having recently fought Matt Mitrione in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is looking for a big win over one of the sport’s true legends.
Ntjhafatswa Bellator 200 Fight Card:
Middleweight World Title Bout: E rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs.. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs.. Roy Nelson (23-15)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs.. Linton Vassell (18-6)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs.. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)
*Card subject to change
Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.
BELLATOR 195 RESULTS & PHOTOS
Darrion Caldwell (12-1) hlōla Leandro Higo (18-4) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (guillotine a bipetsa) ka 2:36 ea ho pota-pota e mong
Joe Taimanglo (24-8) hlōla Joe Warren (15-7) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Kristina Williams (2-0) hlōla Emily Ducote (6-4) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Juan Archuleta (19-1) hlōla William Joplin (17-15) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-26, 30-24, 30-23)
Aaron Webb (2-0) hlōla Thomas Lopez (1-4) ka TKO (punches) ka 3:11 ea ho pota-pota e mong
Kevin Holland (12-3) hlōla Teagan Dooley (6-3) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (kgutlotharo bipetsa) ka 2:59 ea ho pota-pota e mong
Daniel Carey (4-2) hlōla Cris Williams (4-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28 x3)
Romero Cotton (2-0) hlōla Justin Reeser (1-2) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) 4:35 ea ho pota-pota tse peli
Fernando Gonzalez (3-0) hlōla Armando Servin (4-6) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (arm-bar) ka 2:24 ea ho pota-pota e mong
Justin Patterson (10-4) hlōla Brian Grinnell (10-8) ka TKO (knee to body) ka 4:49 ea ho pota-pota e mong
Ky Bennett (1-1) hlōla Morgan Solis (2-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (Americana) ka 3:37 ea ho pota-pota tse peli
Ivan Buchinger vs.. Andrey Krasnikov Tops solid M-1 Challenge 89 ka sehloohong karete
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FNU Combat Sports Show: Boxing Deaths, Jon Jones Gets Fined, Event Previews and 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 Le Facebook
ENG: 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 le Below the Belt Facebook Page. The premiere of the twice-monthly, 30-minute program features a preview of Moqebelo oa 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 ka moqebelo bosiu.
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. The e latelang letotong la ea BELOW THE BELT launches March 14, followed by new shows on March 28, April 11, April 18, Ka 2 and May 16.
Amanda Serrano Set For MMA Debut, Castaneda vs. ‘Lufo’ II
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THOMPSON RETURNS FOR ONE LAST FIGHT AGAINST UNDEFEATED ARNOLD
Portland, Maine (February 26, 2018) - New England ho loana ka (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland onApril 14, 2018 le e tsoakiloeng-sesole-bonono latelang ketsahalo ntshetsopele ntoa e bo, “NEF 33: Riptide.” Pele ho moo kajeno, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. David Thompson (1-2) tla tobana le Kam Arnold (2-0) at a fight weight of 140-pounds.
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) pele ho moo khoeli ena ka “NEF 32.” A native of Casco, Maine, Arnold is a product of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) a 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, Ke tla ba 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,” a re NEF sebedisana mong'a le matchmaker Mat 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 Moqebelo, April 14, 2018. Tickets ba tsa rekisoa joale www.AuraMaine.com. For more information on the event, ka kōpo etela www.NewEnglandFights.com.