| Los Angeles, Kuwi AS – The old adage “bigger is better” proved to be true for the first Universitas MMA event of 2015, minangka Perang Night 9 set several new records, all stemming from the show’s 18-match fight card. The event took place on Maret 8 ing Club Nokia ing L.A. LIVE, producing several candidates for Fight of the Night, Blue Chip amanah, and Submission of the Night.
“It’s rare when you have quantity and quality in such perfect synergy, but the fighters and fans gave us exactly that. When it was done, I was still had energy to watch a few more matches,” ngandika University of MMA matchmaker Jay Tan.
Ing pungkasan, ing Dean‘s List performance awards for Fight Night 9 sing:
Perang saka Night (TIE): Jasmine Pouncy (Nubianskuva nubians MMA) vs. Daria Berenato (Sistem Training Center) and Ryan Lilley (Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA Training Center) vs. Jonathan Vekshin (California MMA)
Kalah saka Night: Lance Lee (Kings MMA)
Pengajuan saka Night ing: Thom Landeros (All In MMA)
Blue Chip amanah: Angel Diaz (Sistem Training Center)
“We’re proud of all of the award winners. Without a doubt these men and women earned their acknowledgements by making an impact on the audience, earning glory in the cage, and taking home $100 gift cards courtesy of our sponsors OTM Fight Shop and WSS,” ngandika University of MMA founder Turi Altavilla.
Saliyane perang tradisional Night, Kalah saka Night, lan pengajuan saka Anugrah Night, Blue Chip honors recognizes fighters who show great showmanship, karisma lan pirsawan kesadaran.
Pouncy and Lilley both won their respective matches by unanimous decision, but the results betray how closely scored were the rounds in each fight. Pouncy and Berenato traded furious striking combos in a barnburner that exemplified why women’s MMA is so popular. And with twenty amateur MMA matches between them, Lilley and Quiroz displayed masterful fight maturity, strongly pointing towards destined pro debuts.
Lance Lee‘s knockout of A.J. Piknik advances him to the finals of the University of MMA lightweight championship tournament, where he’ll faceJulio Lopez (Ruckus MMA) ing Perang Night 10 in May. Thom Landeros‘guillotine choke victory was both swift and technically complete, while Blue Chip Honors winner Angel Diaz exhibited charisma and stage presence that boosted an adept first-round submission win.
Tambahan, University of MMA featherweight and welterweight champions Tommy Aaron and Roman Todorovich (both of Elite Training Center), mungguh, successfully defended their titles with undeniable first-round victories.
Ing nimbali judhul pisanan kang, Aaron faced Sergio ‘Surge the Kid‘ Perez (Hayastan MMA), who imposed his will early on the champion with a defiant takedown and constant body control for much of the first round. Once the fight got back to the feet, Nanging, Aaron landed a textbook spinning back kick that stunned Perez enough for the champion to swarm in for the TKO finish.
Todorovich faced a unique challenge in rematching former University of MMA welterweight champion Thumb_seance Pinukpuk (independent), who returned to the U after a year-long hiatus. Himself the reigning welterweight king prior to Todorovich wresting the title from him in 2014, Conner demonstrated his trademark strength and unstoppable takedowns with the same adeptness for which he’s known. With his champion’s conviction, Todorovich secured an armbar early, which he kept through an elevated power bomb by Conner. Todorovich shifted position to full mount, leading to a ground-and-pound finish at 1:11. The match was stopped due to injury, when Conner based to his arms and knees, severely dislocating his elbow.
Asil cepet kanggo Universitas MMA: Perang Night (Maret 8, 2015):
1) 155 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – ERNESTO LEYVA (CSW) def. VICTOR RIVERA (Nubianskuva nubians MMA) via unanimous decision\
2) 125 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – ANGEL ‘The Kraken’ DIAZ (Sistem Training Center) def. SONNY ASHTON (Smash Squad) liwat pengajuan (keselak wuda mburi), R1, 1:46
3) 170 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – AARON LANDRY (Ring of Fire Martial Arts Academy) def. DANNY LLAMAS (Ing Guild) liwat TKO, R1, 0:51
4) 155 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – ANITA HOEHENLEITER (Kangaroos Boxing / Sistem Training Center) def. ASHLEE ‘Smiley’ GRANT (Bowman kang Dojo) liwat pengajuan (standing guillotine), R1, 1:03
5) 170 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – SERGEY MARTIROSYAN (Docando/Hayastan MMA) def. CRUZ MARTINEZ (10th Planet Van Nuys) liwat kaputusan unanimous
6) 165 CW lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – YASKIN SOLANO (Paragon Judo) def. ARSALAN HOMAYUN (10th Planet Burbank) liwat pengajuan (armbar), R1,0:50
7) 205 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – MICHAEL ‘Lazer’ King (10th Planet Van Nuys) def. Travis WILLIAMS (Elite Training Center) liwat kaputusan unanimous
8) 125 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – KELLY VANHOY (Taun MMA) def. STEFANI POGUE (Sistem Training Center) liwat kaputusan unanimous
9) 145 lbs. (3 x 3 min., ora shins) – RYAN ‘The Lion’ LILLEY (Bas Rutten kang Elite MMA Gym) def. JONATHAN QUIROZ (California MMA) liwat kaputusan unanimous
10) 135 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – Richie Meister (BJMUTA) def. MILTON ‘The Diamond’ ARGUELLO (10th Planet Van Nuys) liwat kaputusan mayoritas
11) 125 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – JASMINE ‘Tapout Queen’ POUNCY (Nubianskuva nubians MMA) def. DARIA ‘The Jersey Devil’ BERENATO (Sistem Training Center) liwat kaputusan unanimous
12) 125 lbs. (3 x 3 min., ora shins) – THOMAS ‘The Beast’ LANDEROS (All In MMA) def. HUGO ‘Young Gun’ ARANDA (House of Champions) liwat pengajuan (guillotine), R1, 1:40
13) 135 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – VINCE CACHERO (Sistem Training Center) def. MICHAEL ‘Slayer’ DERDERIAN (10th Planet HQ Fight Team) liwat kaputusan unanimous
14) 170 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – LANCE ‘The Black Ranger’ BUSH (Tim Lizard) def. SCORPIO SKY (Ing Guild) liwat kaputusan pamisah
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15) 155 lbs. (3 x 3 min., ora shins) – JULIO ‘The Wolf’ LOPEZ (Ruckus MMA) def. PIOUS ‘Voodoo’ ENILOLOBO, JR. (BJMUTA / Flying Kick Martial Arts) liwat TKO, R2, 1:23
UNIVERSITY OF MMA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
16) 170 lbs. (3 x 3 min., ora shins) – ROMAN ‘The Gladiator’ TODOROVICH (Elite Training Center) def. JARETT CONNER (Independent) via TKO/doctor’s stoppage, R1, 1:11
UNIVERSITY OF MMA LIGHT WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
17) 155 lbs. (3 x 2 min., shins) – LANCE LEE ‘Vanquish’ (Kings MMA) def. A.J. ‘The People’s Champ’ LAVARIAS (Sistem Training Center) liwat KO, R2,1:30
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18) 145 lbs. (3 x 3 min., ora shins) – TOMMY ‘The Spaniard AARON (Elite Training Center) def. SERGIO ‘Surge the Kid’ PEREZ (Hayastan MMA) liwat TKO, R1, 2:09
Universitas MMA: Perang Night 10 njupuk Panggonan ing Minggu, May 31, ing Club Nokia ing L.A. LIVE. Mbukak lawang ing 4:30pm and first fight takes place at 5:00pm. Tickets are on sale now through www.UofMMA.com
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KONTAK: Either Turi Altavilla at turi@UofMMA.com and phone (310) 701-8339 or Jay Tan at jaytan@UofMMA.com and phone (213) 618-0332.
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About the University of MMA (www.UofMMA.com): Universitas Campuran Martial Arts (aka “The U”) is a Los Angeles-based fight promotion specializing in exciting, high-octane, upscale amateur MMA events around the Southern California region. Mandhat UNEP kanggo nyedhiyani tahapan kanggo enom, niat pejuang Subha Hone Na De skills MMA lan berkembang piyambak minangka kapribaden marketable lan utusane respectable olahraga. The U was founded in 2010 and has run sixteen shows in Southern California. Each event is sanctioned by the California Amateur MMA Organization (CAMO), which upholds the highest safety standards in the nation for amateur competition. The team behind the U collectively has over 20 years of experience in promoting professional MMA at the highest level of the sport, including international and domestic events broadcast on pay-per-view, kabel, and network television. Kanggo sesuk‘s MMA stars and champions …IT SIARIS kene!
About OTM Fight Shops (www.OTMfightshops.com): On The Mat (OTM) is an American company and brand dedicated to the sport and lifestyle of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Judo), submission grappling (no-gi), and mixed martial arts (MMA). Founded in 1996 by owner Scotty Nelson in Mountain View, Kuwi AS, OTM has become best known for its website, OnTheMat.com, which provides the largest online library of jiu-jitsu and grappling footage, including video magazines, instructional videos, and tournament compilations. Its online store and eight retail fight shops in California, Nevada, and New Mexico offer the widest selection of fight gear and apparel for fighters from every discipline. Tambahan, OTM’s clothing line is among the most recognizable brands in BJJ and MMA, including a custom made jiu-jitsu gi called Lucky Gi. OTM has sponsored dozens of BJJ / MMA household names, such as B.J. Penn, Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz, Jeff Monson, Kenny Florian, and Diego Sanchez.
About WSS (www.shopWSS.com):WSS is a leading Southern California retailer founded in 1984. WSS (formerly Warehouse Shoe Sale) offers a wide variety of footwear, clothing, and accessories from all major brands. WSS carries over 3,000 of the latest styles from such brand names as Nike, Jordan, Vans, Converse, Sketchers, Reebock, Adidas, Puma, New Balance, DC Shoes, Timberland, K-Swiss, and many, many more. Kanthi luwih saka 25 years in business and 55 stores (Victorville, Bakersfield and Lancaster coming soon), WSS has an unrivaled reputation for having great values and great selection and for bringing customers the latest in the best styles. Participating in over 350 local events per year, WSS is also committed to giving back to the community. |
