Sunday, 30 June 2019
UFC on ESPN Ngannou vs dos Santos – Jun 29, 2019
UFC on ESPN Ngannou vs dos Santos – Jun 29, 2019
UFC on ESPN Ngannou vs dos Santos
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AEW Fyter Fest – Jun 29, 2019
AEW Fyter Fest – Jun 29, 2019
AEW Fyter Fest 2019
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Smark to Death: All Elite Wrestling Fyter Fest Results
Smark to Death: All Elite Wrestling Fyter Fest Results
The much anticipated second event from All Elite Wrestling took place on June 29th, 2019 from Daytona Beach, Florida. Wrestling News World’s own, Thomas Fenton, joined the Smark to Death podcast to review and recap the event.
Full Match Results Below:
Best Friends defeated SoCal Uncensored and Private Party
Allie defeated Leva Bates
Michael Nakazawa defeated Alex Jebailey
CIMA defeated Christopher Daniels
Riho defeated Yuka Sakazaki and Nyla Rose
Adam Page defeated Jimmy Havoc, Jungle Boy, and MJF
Cody and Darby Allin wrestled to a time limit draw
Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks defeated the Lucha Brothers and Laredo Kid
Jon Moxley defeated Joey Janela
Saturday, 29 June 2019
WWE Live Event Results In Tokyo- Triple H Joins The Club For One Night!
WWE Live Event Results In Tokyo- Triple H Joins The Club For One Night!
WWE toured Tokyo, Japan this weekend! Check down for quick results of the event, which featured Triple H join forces with AJ Styles and The Club!
-Ricochet defeated Cesaro
-Braun Strowman defeated Robert Roode. After the match, Strowman put Roode through a table.
-The Kabuki Warriors defeated The IIconics to earn a future shot at the WWE Women’s Tag TeamChampionships
-Triple H, AJ Styles, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows defeated Baron Corbin, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Samoa Joe
-The Revival defeated Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins
-Becky Lynch defeated Alexa Bliss
-Seth Rollins defeated Shinsuke Nakamura
All Elite Wrestling Fyter Fest Preview – Smark to Death
All Elite Wrestling Fyter Fest Preview – Smark to Death
Fyter Fest is set to take place tomorrow from the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. As mentioned here on Wrestling News World, streaming information has been announced for the show and it can be found on FITE TV, Bleacher Report Live, or ITV depending on your region and location.
Our own Smark to Death podcast did a preview show to get you ready for tomorrow night’s show.
Full card can be found below:
PRE-SHOW
SCU vs Private Party vs Best Friends (Winner advances to All Out to compete for a first round bye in the AEW World Tag Team Championship)
Michael Nakazawa vs Jebaily (Hardcore Match
MAIN SHOW
Christopher Daniels vs CIMA
Yuka Sakazaki vs Riho vs Nyla Rose
Kylie Rae vs Leva Bates
Adam Page vs MJF vs Jungle Boy vs Jimmy Havoc
Cody vs Darby Allin
Jon Moxley vs Joey Janela (Non-Sanctioned Match)
Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks vs the Lucha Bros & Laredo Kid
Will you be watching the second event in All Elite Wrestling’s debut year? Follow Wrestling News World on Twitter and here on the site for coverage coming out of the event. Wrestling News World’s own, Tom Fenton, will be joining Smark to Death to recap the show tomorrow evening immediately following the show.
Friday, 28 June 2019
Backstage News on Heyman and Bischoff’s New Roles, Plans Heading into Summerslam and Fall, AEW’s TV Debut Date
Backstage News on Heyman and Bischoff’s New Roles, Plans Heading into Summerslam and Fall, AEW’s TV Debut Date
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Thomas Fenton Reports:
-We have some important television dates, the launch of AEW on TNT will be Wednesday, October 2nd. It has been heavily speculated the show will be called Wednesday Night Dynamite, and legal documents have been filed for the name. WWE Smackdown will make its move to FOX two days later on Friday October 4th, this was a date that went back and forth based on schedules.
-Smackdown will have a completely revamped looked moving into the fall and a different roster. While Vince does not like the idea of a draft or the term “draft”, a more organized shake up or whatever it will be called is likely happening just after Summerslam. Believe it or not, WWE had some Summerslam plans already set and are going to let Paul Heyman and Erich Bischoff get acclimated to their respected teams and the talent that will be working on their shows. For those that were asking at this time I do not have a ton of answers as to why Triple H is not running all of the shows and slowly moving forward into the eventual role, other than maybe Vince McMahon will oversee operations and not be as hands-on as he always was, or rely on other people, time will tell.
-I’m told Heyman had a major say of the show produced and the future moving forward of him running RAW. Obviously, Heyman is very liked backstage by much of the talent and younger writers. Heyman has been contributing to some of WWE’s bigger storylines and talent over the last few years and is very trusted with what new fans are looking for. Let’s not forget Heyman would not be taking this position if everything he came up with was simply tossed aside by Vince, that simply won’t be the case. Many thought the opposite with the Eric hired as he doesn’t follow wrestling trends and many feel if he is not working with a younger writing team it may be a challenge. One of the important things to note is we do not know these defined roles. The assumption can be made Eric will likely be working closely with Bruce Prichard, however, that’s yet to be determined. For those wondering the mentality behind the positions and the hires, one of the thoughts from a worker I spoke with was that Vince brought on the 2 guys he went to war with and that have decades of wrestling knowledge. He knows that if he has to go to war he wants them on his side and not against him. I’m also told these are not the only 2 major wrestling powers WWE tried to sign. It will be interesting how everything unfolds on television and backstage with both programs.
-Was the decision to put Heyman and Bischoff in charge made after the ticket demand from AEW? Was the decision made based on recent attendance? (14k for 3 shows in The Pacific North and only 9k paid is scary) Recent ratings? (hitting at or below 2 million viewers) I’m not sure if it was one exact thing or a combination of multiple results. The Eric hire came to a shock to many and was a deal that had to all of occurred in the last few weeks, while the Heyman hire was something speculated for a long time.
Thomas’s Take: I think it is important to look at the experience and knowledge that is being brought on. The real question is can Eric catch up with wrestling in 2019 or is he going to be too behind the times? Heyman didn’t take a head job like this if he didn’t think he could run it in his vision. The biggest question to me is how do the pillars fall and the full leadership structure.
I expect completely different shows in the fall with completely different rosters of talent and a completely different look. I could also see 205 Live going away moving into the fall and the roster being moved to various shows.
Dan Hardy Explains Thiago Santos’ Path To Victory Over Jon Jones • MMA News
Dan Hardy Explains Thiago Santos’ Path To Victory Over Jon Jones • MMA News
Thiago Santos is set for the biggest fight of his career against Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 239. There, the Brazilian is set to fight for UFC gold for the first time of his career.
Yet, winning the fight will not be easy. Jones has never lost a fight, he was DQ’d in his only ‘loss’ on his record. But, Santos believes he can knock out Jones, and according to Dan Hardy, he believes the Brazilian just needs to be himself. And, he can’t fall for Jon Jones’ traps.
“The obvious one is he has to be himself,” Dan Hardy said on The MMA Hour (as transcribed by BJPENN.com). “He has to not fall into that Jon Jones voodoo that everyone seems to get caught in. We saw it so much in [Jones’] last fights against [Anthony] Smith and [Alexander] Gustafsson. Guys fall into this trap where they never get started. He stifles every attack with just a poke or a prod or a feint. The danger for Thiago Santos is that if he gets caught in that with him, he’ll be stuck there for 25 minutes — or less, obviously.
“[Santos] needs to create opportunities, he needs to stay mobile and give Jon Jones a black face and not recognize him as the greatest fighter on the planet. He needs to attack him, he needs to damage him.”
It is easier said than done, as no one has been able to do that against Jones. But, as many say, Thiago Santos is a wildcard in this fight and could very well catch the champion.
Backstage News On AEW And Their TV, WWE Trying To Lock Superstars In Contracts
Backstage News On AEW And Their TV, WWE Trying To Lock Superstars In Contracts
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It has been wildly speculated since AEW and Turner Media officially announced weekly TV as to what day of the TV show would be on. Orginally trademarks for “Tuesday Night Dynamite” were acquired even before the deal was closed with Turner. This past week trademarks for “Wednesday Night Dynamite” were revealed, with that stated AEW and Turner will need to make the final call on a day if it has not been made already within the next week or so. AEW has been looking at venues for their live TV program and doing their research and background so write their schedule,cities, and venues for the fall. Fyter Fest is live from Daytona next Saturdayand streaming for free if you sign up for BR Live.
There is still a few top Impact names that are looking to get out of their current deals. Talent not only understands the dynamic of the wrestling landscape and the potential opportunity, however, talent has asked for a direction or plan for characters and storylines and many do not seem to have answers. While companies like WWE and AEW would like some talent and is interested, neither are willing to risk any type of a tampering lawsuit and will just wait to see if others are granted their release. The feeling amongst many at this point is they are just holding pattern until their deals are up. The interesting point here is even with a lack of visibility to the product and paid TV deal, IMPACT continues to try to offer bigger money to male talent that have names outside the company.
As we have seen over the last week and we mentioned a month or so ago the WWE pushed to lock up talent in late June and early July has begun. Over a dozen talent over the last 3 weeks have been offered new deals. Most of the new deals yes carry a pay increase, most start at a 5 year term. WWE was focused on and will continue to focus on resigning talent who’s deals expire in the next year. There was some speculation of WWE tryng to play hardball with the new contracts and using the angle of sign owner this much money won’t be there again, that said I’m told those deals were still there at the end even after they were turned down the first time. With Mike,Maria, and Mojo all signing last week WWE has moved forward with their next set of talent to resign. At the time of writting I have no update on Gallows and Anderson, the last I was told is they were not resigned however that was prior to last Monday’s RAW.
There was some “talk” last week on the availability of Davey Boy Smith Jr. Harry Smith after his NJPW deal expired. He is currently under an MLW contract that has multiple years remaining on the deal. For Smith to work anywhere in the states MLW has the first right of refusal and priority on dates. When I have spoken with Smith in the past he has always talked very highly on how well MLW takes care of him and how much he likes working there. For those asking if he could work for AEW, MLW would have to sign off on and agree to similar to other talent doing both. More importantly however Smith would have to want to go there and AEW want him as well.
Jon Jones Wants To Help Robert Whittaker Train For Israel Adesanya Fight • MMA News
Jon Jones Wants To Help Robert Whittaker Train For Israel Adesanya Fight • MMA News
It is clear Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya do not like each other. The two have had a feud for a while now, but “The Last Stylebender” has said he doesn’t want to fight Jones, yet. Rather he needs time to add more weight, which “Bones” says is an excuse to not fight him.
Since a fight seems unlikely, Jon Jones is now rooting for Robert Whittaker to beat Adesanya, where speculation is they will main event UFC 243.
“I got nothing but respect for him,” Jones said of Whittaker on “Now or Never” on ESPN. “He seems like a stand-up guy and I can’t wait to see him stomp a mudhole in Adesanya.”
Whittaker then posted to social media of the clip saying, “nothing but respect mate! @jonnybones.” There, Jones saw his post and responded offering to help train with Whittaker for his upcoming fight.
“Just keeping it real, would be honored to train with you leading up to your fight,” he said. “Let’s get you more than ready.”
Jon Jones is set for his own fight on July 6 against Thiago Santos at UFC 239. And, whether or not the two will actually train together is unknown, but the offer is out there.
Smark to Death June 27th Edition – Old Dogs, Old Tricks
Smark to Death June 27th Edition – Old Dogs, Old Tricks
Weekly news rundown including:
– New Smackdown and RAW creative figures?
– Punk Sues Cabana again
– WWE puts a friend against AEW In July
– And so much more!
Luke Rockhold Not Impressed By Anthony Smith’s Win Over Alexander Gustafsson • MMA News
Luke Rockhold Not Impressed By Anthony Smith’s Win Over Alexander Gustafsson • MMA News
Anthony Smith picked up the biggest win of his career at UFC Stockholm. There, he silenced the Swedish crowd by submitting Alexander Gustafsson. Although it was a huge win for the American, Luke Rockhold was not impressed by it as he believes Gustafsson did not show up to fight.
“It looked like he retired before that fight started, a long time before,” Luke Rockhold told Submission Radio, speaking of Alexander Gustafsson (transcript via MMA Fighting). “So, I don’t know where his head’s at. His head wasn’t there, he had a family and he just found an easy exit in Stockholm and found a way out in the fight obviously.
“He had a great career, put up some amazing fights, pushed DC to a split decision and Jon Jones to a split decision. The guy made his mark. Good for him, good for him. But he didn’t come to fight that night, I’ll tell you that.
“My feelings have not changed whatsoever. Gus didn’t come to fight. Anybody who has any time for the sport could see that he didn’t do a damn thing in that fight and he found a way out when the opportunity presented itself. It was an easy exit for him. So, that’s that. Obviously, the guy can fight. He could fight, but he just doesn’t want it anymore.”
Anthony Smith and Luke Rockhold have gone back-and-forth with trash talk for months now with neither being impressed of each other’s work.
Thursday, 27 June 2019
Thiago Santos Says ‘Everyone Gets Knocked Out One Day’ And UFC 239 Will Be Jon Jones’ Day • MMA News
Thiago Santos Says ‘Everyone Gets Knocked Out One Day’ And UFC 239 Will Be Jon Jones’ Day • MMA News
Thiago Santos is set to fight for a UFC title for the first time in his career. At UFC 239, in the main event, the Brazilian will challenge one of the greatest fighters to ever do it in Jon Jones. Although Jones is the clear -600 favorite, Santos likes his chances.
There is no question on how Thiago Santos will win this fight, and it is to knock out Jones. Although no one has done that, the Brazilian believes July 6 will be his day.
“I think everybody loses one day,” Santos said to ESPN (as transcribed by BJPENN.com). Everybody gets knocked out one day and July 6 will be his day.”
But, even though he believes Jones will be knocked out, he is not needing it to be the first round like many think. Rather, he wants to fight a complete fight, even if that means going five rounds and KO’ing him late.
“Yes, of course, this [is] my style. No problem, no problem. I’m prepared for five rounds no problem. Always, doesn’t matter. But I will try [to knock him out] first or second, third, doesn’t matter [which] round. I will try to do it.”
If it does happen, it would be one of the biggest upsets to happen in UFC history.
Breaking News!: Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff Named as Executive Producers of Raw and Smackdown
Breaking News!: Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff Named as Executive Producers of Raw and Smackdown
Sports Illustrated broke the news today that Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff have been named as Executive Producers of Raw and Smackdown Live. Paul Heyman will be in charge of Monday Night Raw while Bischoff will be in charge of Smackdown Live. It’s important to note that they are behind the scenes leaders, this is NOT an on air role. (Though that can always become an additional role they take on in the future.) For those who follow the behind the scenes politics in WWE know that this is much akin to hell freezing over. These two are creative geniuses and will hopefully help to pull Raw and Smackdown out of their deep ratings slump.
Smark to Death Podcast – G1 Preview Show
Smark to Death Podcast – G1 Preview Show
Anthony and Jon are here to preview and breakdown New Japan’s annual G1 Tournament. The guys give their breakdown on each day of the tournament, highlight matches of the day, and make a prediction for who wins each block and ultimately, the entire tournament.
Kamaru Usman Says Colby Covington ‘Messed Up’ Title Shot • MMA News
Kamaru Usman Says Colby Covington ‘Messed Up’ Title Shot • MMA News
Colby Covington’s next fight will not be for the belt after all. The former interim welterweight champion was waiting for a title shot but instead has a different fight. At UFC Newark on August 3, Covington will take on Robbie Lawler in the main event.
When welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman heard the news, he was thoroughly disappointed. The Covington fight was one he wanted for a long time. And instead may not get it, especially if “Chaos” loses.
“I literally smacked my head like this kid f***s it up again, again. I said from the start, this was going to be his fight to mess up and that is exactly (why) he did what he just did. Those gambling debts might have caught up to him. You never know the backstory of what is going on,” Kamaru Usman said to TMZ Sports. (as transcribed by BJPENN.com). “Debts might have caught up to him. He hasn’t fought for a long time trying to sit out and be a pest to not just to me but to Woodley at some point and also to Dana White at some point.
“You sat out for a long time and now you are kind of reaping what you sold. At the end of the day, this is not me saying oh, I don’t want to fight him. I definitely want to fight him,” he continued. “People might say well you are ducking Colby Covington, his three fans who continuously try to pester me every day. There is no one right now in the world that I would love to punch more or hurt more than him. Or Ben Askren. Either one I don’t really care it doesn’t matter. It just goes to show you who is in power and it’s not him.”
Colby Covington could still get the next title shot if he beats Lawler. But, Usman isn’t counting on that and instead is mad the former interim champion blew his shot at the title.
UFC Tuesday Night Contender Series: Cunningham vs Johnson – Jun 25, 2019
UFC Tuesday Night Contender Series: Cunningham vs Johnson – Jun 25, 2019
UFC Tuesday Night Contender Series: Cunningham vs Johnson
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CM Punk Files Lawsuit Against Colt Cabana
CM Punk Files Lawsuit Against Colt Cabana
According to Mike Johnson at Pro Wrestling Insider, CM Punk is filing suit against Colt Cabana in response to Cabana’s existing Lawsuit.
From PWI, “Colten alleged that Brooks promised him that he would be covered financially during the Amann lawsuit, only to have to later hire his own attorney after he and Brooks had a personal falling out. Colton has been attempting to claim he and Brooks had a verbal contract, arguing that Brooks should reimburse Colton for legal fees he incurred after Brooks’ legal team no longer handled Colton’s side of the lawsuit”
The article further elaborates, “in his counter-suit, Brooks stated that he spent over $1.2 million on legal bills over the two-year period where the Loeb Firm defended himself and Colton against Dr. Chris Amann’s allegations. The Amann case went to court with the jury ruling unanimously in Colton and Brooks’ favor. Amann received zero damages.”
“Brooks counter-suit alleges Colton did not contribute anything towards their ‘attorney’s fees and expenses incurred’ in the Amann legal battle and that Colton ‘refused to contribute monies’ towards the case, noting, ‘Colton’s unjust retention of the benefits of receiving a high-quality professional legal defense through the Loeb firm paid for solely by Brooks without any reimbursement of Brooks violated fundamental principles of justice, equality, and good conscience.”
Regarding Colt’s podcast, “The Art of Wrestling, “Brooks’ lawsuit noted that Colton makes money from his Art of Wrestling series through advertisements and sponsors, YouTube impressions, and through the sale of merchandise Colton promotes on the podcast. It notes that within five days of the November 2014 CM Punk episode, that episode was streamed or downloaded 1.5 million times, the largest audience ever for that podcast series. Within a week, that number was up to three million. The implication is that despite the episode being the most financially successful podcast episode ever for Colton, he did not offer any money towards their legal defense.”
There is a ton more information from Mike Johnson’s article at PWI. “PWInsider.com is in the process of exploring over 200 pages of legal filings in the Colton vs Brooks lawsuit that were filed over the last four weeks, including Punk’s responses to Cabana’s allegations.”
Wrestling News World will continue to cover this news as it unfolds.
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
I Did Not Earn Respect in ONE Championship • MMA News
I Did Not Earn Respect in ONE Championship • MMA News
Eddie
Alvarez wants to earn your respect all over again. And until that happens, all
the attention being placed on him during his new sting in ONE Championship is
unwarranted.
In Eddie Alvarez’s ONE Championship debut in March, he suffered a first-round TKO loss to Timofey Nastyuhkhin in the first round of a tournament Eddie Alvarez was widely expected to win. Many eyes were on Eddie Alvarez heading into that debut, and he believes that attention was misplaced:
“I didn’t like the immediate attention I was getting,” Alvarez told ESPN this week. “I felt like it was undeserved. I didn’t get any wins under that banner. I like going into promotions kind of playing the underdog and earning my respect. So I feel like maybe that’s why I subconsciously lose my debuts in promotions, just so I can have to fight for something.
“I
feel like respect is earned. It’s undeserved until you go somewhere and
actually start beating guys and become the champion. I felt like there was
already a lot of unearned respect there. “
One thing Eddie Alvarez does believe he deserves, though, is the money he is getting in a contract he alleges to be worth eight figures. For that, you will hear no argument from him, as he went on to explain why he deserves such a big contract despite the fact that he had not earned a win in the promotion when he signed the deal:
“You’re not paying me for a fight. You’re
paying me for 16 years of doing what I’ve done,” Alvarez asserted. “So I never
look at it like a here-and-now thing. I don’t get paid for my fights, for what
I do for 15 minutes inside the cage. I get paid for being a lifelong martial
artist, for doing this for 20 years of my life. That’s why I’m paid.”
Do
you believe Eddie Alvarez deserves both the respect and money he is receiving
in ONE Championship prior to his first victory?
“It’s Your F**king Fault” • MMA News
“It’s Your F**king Fault” • MMA News
Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley’s war of words continued to heat up earlier this week, this time with Marlon Vera appearing on The Ariel Helwani MMA Show to render his unfiltered thoughts on his would-be UFC 239 opponent Sean O’Malley after O’Malley was forced off of the card after traces of Ostarine was found in his system.
USADA believes that what appeared in the test were residuals from a past ingestion for which O’Malley was already disciplined for. Sean O’Malley has always maintained that the positive test result was due to a tainted supplement, which USADA backed in an April statement on the case, but Marlon Vera is not hearing anything of it, as you will soon discover in the following harsh message to O’Malley and all other positive-testers:
“Let’s be real. If you test positive, you fucked up,” Vera said bluntly. “Even if it was by accident or you took a supplement, there’s a phone number you can call. You can call to USADA and ask, ‘Hey, can you check this out?’ And they will tell you, look, that’s certificated. It’s all good. Or the ingredients look fine, but it’s not certificated. It’s easy.
“If
you test positive, it’s your fuckin’ fault. You’re dumb. Go fuck yourself. You
fucked up.”
To
ensure that his message went directly to its intended target, he was sure to
refer specifically to Sean O’Malley after making an analogy to drive his point
home:
“If you’re driving and you kill somebody, it’s your fault. You go to jail,” Vera said. “So fuck him.”
There
is currently no word yet on if Vera will remain on the UFC 239 card, nor is
there an update on when Sean O’Malley will return to competition.
Do
you believe Marlon Vera is being too harsh on Sean O’Malley?
Smackdown Live Results (06/25/19) – WWE Wrestling News World
Smackdown Live Results (06/25/19) – WWE Wrestling News World
Welcome everyone back to WNW! Check down below for quick results of this week’s Smackdown Live!
-The New Day defeated Daniel Bryan and Rowan
-The New Day and Heavy Machinery defeated Daniel Bryan, Rowan, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
-Elias defeated The Miz in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match
-Nikki Cross defeated Belly
-Sonya Deville defeated Ember Moon
-Kofi Kingston defeated Dolph Ziggler in a 2-out-of- 3 Falls Match
WWE Network to Air Evolve 10th Anniversary Show
WWE Network to Air Evolve 10th Anniversary Show
As announced on the WWE tweet below, Evolve 131 will air on the WWE Network.
The @WWNEVOLVE 10th Anniversary special will stream LIVE on @WWENetwork Saturday, July 13, at 8e/5p, as first reported by @TheWrap! https://t.co/GYaVzPjpyE
— WWE (@WWE) June 26, 2019
It’s worth mentioning the date and time that this show is going to air. Evolve 131 just so happens to air during AEW’s third event – Fight for the Fallen on July 13th.
There are some high profile matchups on the Evolve 10th Anniversary show featuring: Adam Cole vs Akira Tozawa and Matt Riddle vs Drew Gulak.
Other wrestlers to be featured on the show include: Adam Theory, Arturo Ruas, Babatunde, Joe Gacy, Eddie Kingston, JD Drake, and many more.
Per WWE.com, “EVOLVE was the birthplace for many current WWE and NXT Superstars, so it is only fitting that their 10th Anniversary Celebration be showcased live on the WWE Network,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
WWE has added an alternate viewing option to AEW’s Fight for the Fallen, which show will you be watching on July 13th?
Gunnar Nelson vs. Thiago Alves Announced for UFC on ESPN+ 18 • MMA News
Gunnar Nelson vs. Thiago Alves Announced for UFC on ESPN+ 18 • MMA News
The UFC has announced a welterweight bout for UFC on ESPN+ 18 scheduled for September 28, with Gunnar Nelson takes on Thiago Alves.
Gunnar
Nelson (17-4-1) has lost two of his last three bouts, with the first of the
losses coming to Santiago Ponzinibbio in 2017 and the second loss coming at the
hands of Leon Edwards in a split-decision loss in March. Nelson’s last victory
was over Alex Oliveira at UFC 231 via submission, making it 13 total submission
victories for Nelson. Nelson will have his work cut out for him with Thiago
Alves, who has only been submitted four times in his MMA career.
Thiago
Alves (23-14) is also coming off a loss, with his most recent defeat coming to Laureano
Staropoli at 237 last month. Alves has lost three of his last four fights,
falling to Curtis Millender and Alexey Kunchenko. Even his lone victory in his
last four against Max Griffin was a controversial decision victory. A victory
for the 35-year-old over Gunnar Nelson will affirm that Alves is still more
than capable of competing at a high level.
UFC
on ESPN+ 18 takes place from the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark and will
air exclusively on ESPN+. No other bouts
have been announced for the card yet.
Who
do you predict will win this welterweight bout? Gunnar Nelson or Thiago Alves?
UFC Lightweight Desmond Green Charged With DUI Manslaughter In Fatal Crash • MMA News
UFC Lightweight Desmond Green Charged With DUI Manslaughter In Fatal Crash • MMA News
The investigation involving UFC lightweight Desmond Green has come to a conclusion. And things are not looking good for the New York-born fighter.
According to the Sun Sentinel, Green is being held on being held in Broward County Jail today on bonds totaling $194,000 as revealed by court records. Green was charged with a lengthy list of 19 charges including DUI manslaughter for an August 2018 accident that killed 67-year-old Emelina Morfa and 76-year-old Emma Suarez Hernandez.
The fatal crash occurred around 6 a.m on Florida Interstate 75 in Pembroke Pines, Florida, last August. Green lost control of his 2011 Dodge Durango and hit a tractor driven by 51-year-old Juan Gomez. The collision caused a rapid chain reaction. Morfa and Suarez Hernandez were killed when the 2007 Toyota Yaris they were riding in was hit. The driver of the Toyota Yaris, 65-year-old Mily Vita-Vega, and her passenger, 58-year-old, Teresa Jaramillo, were both seriously hurt. They were taken to Memorial Hospital, where they underwent surgery according to the report.
Concerning Circumstances
Green only suffered minor injuries in the crash. But witnesses reported that he was seen throwing a metal object over a concrete highway wall. The object was a metal grinder containing marijuana according to his arrest records. Green’s vehicle was searched, and the investigation unearthed a baggie containing cocaine residue. Green reportedly slurred his words and smelled like he had been drinking. Tests later revealed he was under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs.
The arrest report stated, “Green’s normal faculties were impaired by alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substance at the time the crash occurred.” He was not wearing a seat belt and was driving on a suspended license, his second such offense.
Green’s Full List Of Charges
A full list of Green’s 19 charges can be viewed below:
• Dui Cause Death To Any Human
• Dui Cause Death To Any Human
• Dui Cause Death To Any Human
• Dui Cause Death To Any Human
• Dui & Serious Bodily Injury To Another
• Dui & Serious Bodily Injury To Another
• Dui & Serious Bodily Injury To Another
• Dui & Serious Bodily Injury To Another
• Possession Of Cocaine
• Dui W/Dam To Prop Or Person Of Another
• Dui W/Dam To Prop Or Person Of Another
• Dui W/Dam To Prop Or Person Of Another
• Dui W/Dam To Prop Or Person Of Another
• Dui W/Dam To Prop Or Person Of Another
• Drug Paraphernalia-Possess And Or Use
• Poss Cannabis 20 Grams Less/ Synth Cann 3 Gms Less
• Drive While License Susp- Second Offense
• Possession Controlled Substance W/O Prescription
• Poss Cannabis 20 Grams Less/ Synth Cann 3 Gms Less
• Drive While License Susp- Second Offense
Green has fought three times since the incident occurred, going 2-1 in those bouts. He most recently toppled Charles Jourdain by decision at UFC Rochester.
WWE SmackDown Live – Jun 25, 2019
WWE SmackDown Live – Jun 25, 2019
WWE SmackDown Live 2019
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Tuesday, 25 June 2019
Monday Night Raw Viewership (06/24/19)
Monday Night Raw Viewership (06/24/19)
This week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, which featured a main event of AJ Styles vs Ricochet, and also the return of the Undertaker, drew in an average of 2.28 million viewers.
Hour 1- 2.39 million viewers
Hour 2- 2.32 million viewers
Hour 3- 2.13 million viewers
DWTNCS Season 3, Episode 2 Live Results • MMA News
DWTNCS Season 3, Episode 2 Live Results • MMA News
Tonight (June 25) will be the second episode of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series Season 3 (DWTNCS) and this is your one-stop shot for all the results!
Tonight’s edition of DWTNCS goes down inside the new UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. The card will feature five fights. Alton Cunningham will face Tony Johnson at light heavyweight; Zach Zane faces Justin Gonzales in a featherweight bout; Michael Lombardo faces off with Kyle Daukaus at middleweight; we have a bantamweight contest between Richie Santiago going against Miles Johns; and we even have a catchweight bout between Miguel Baeza and Victor Reyna after Reyna missed weight.
All fighters on tonight’s card will be trying to earn their spot on the UFC roster and after last week’s message to fighter ushered by Dana White, you can expect a lot of action from fighters looking to leave no doubt that they are deserving of a UFC contract!
The event airs live on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET. MMA News will provide live coverage of The Contender Series, so be on the lookout for highlights. Keep refreshing this page for live results below:
Artem Lobov Shares Conor McGregor’s Feedback on BKFC 6 Victory • MMA News
Artem Lobov Shares Conor McGregor’s Feedback on BKFC 6 Victory • MMA News
This past weekend at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6, Artem Lobov pulled off an upset that left many a viewer stunned and speechless when he defeated Paulie Malignaggi in a bare-knuckle boxing match. One notable person who seems fit this description is “The Notorious” Conor McGregor, who indirectly caused this fight to materialize due to his feud with Malignaggi and his close friendship with Artem Lobov.
After Lobov’s hand was raised after weeks of disrespect, trash talk, slapping, and spitting leading up to the fight, Lobov has remained humble in victory and McGregor has remained quiet about the fight. And while Conor McGregor has not shared his thoughts on social media, he did share them with Artem Lobov, whom McGregor believes shined in his victory (Transcript via MMA Fighting):
“I spoke to Conor. He said that was a good performance. I dominated the fight. I pressed the action all the time and he said it was a very good performance and a great win for me,” Lobov said on Monday’s installment of The MMA Hour.
What began as a feud between Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi later transitioned to a fight that carried some authentic bad blood of its own. So congratulations and pats on the back from Conor McGregor are reaffirming to Lobov, but nothing can replace getting a win in a bout that Lobov felt he needed to win:
“To
me, a fight is a fight, I just want to win it no matter what, but this one of
course was a lot more personal,” Lobov told the MMA Hour on Monday. “This was
an emotional build-up and a win was a must here. So it was a very important
win. It was definitely not my favorite performance, definitely not my best
performance or most exciting fighting but it was a must win.
“I
couldn’t have lost here. No way and I didn’t and I brought the win home and
that’s the only thing that matters now.”
Do
you agree with Conor McGregor’s assessment of Artem Lobov’s performance at BKFC
6?
Monday Night Raw Results 6/25/19
Monday Night Raw Results 6/25/19
We start in the ring with WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins to a pop. He starts talking about Corbin and Stomping Grounds, but the music interrupts and out comes Rollins’ girlfriend, RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch. Fans also cheer for The Man. Rollins jokes with her about interrupting him. Rollins says he’s got to give Corbin some credit because Corbin knew he couldn’t beat him by himself, he knew he would have to get a referee like Lacey Evans. However, he wasn’t smart enough to realize that Rollins has the best back-up on the planet. Fans pop and chant Becky’s name again. Becky says it pays to be The Man’s man. Becky goes on and says they proved individually last night why they are the champions of their divisions. Becky says Lacey had nothing when it came time to fight last night, and then she came out trying to steal a title for someone else, but not on her watch. Corbin’s music hits to interrupt.
We don’t get Corbin but Evans attacks Lynch from behind and beats her down. Rollins eventually breaks them up and Becky shoves him. Rollins looks surprised. Becky gets past Rollins and unloads on Evans in the corner. Corbin hits the ring but Rollins meets him and they brawl. Rollins nails a Slingblade. Lynch continues unloading on Evans and hits a Bexploder. Evans retreats from the ring, as does Corbin. Corbin grabs a mic and screams about Rollins needing Becky saving him again. Corbin says Rollins should put his title on Becky, fly home and put on an apron because Becky is taking care of his business. Evans threatens to put hands on Rollins again. Corbin says everyone knows he would be champion right now if it weren’t for Lynch last night. Corbin says he picked Evans because she is the only real woman around here and he’d pick Evans for his partner anywhere. Evans accepts and proposes it for Extreme Rules. Lynch accepts and says under one condition – when they lose, they get no more chances to get in the ring with Lynch and Rollins. This leads to Rollins and Lynch accepting another stipulation the champions put their titles on the line. Winners take all.
Eight-Man Tag Team Elimination Match: Daniel Bryan, Rowan and The Revival vs. The New Day and The Usos
Winners: The Usos
MizTV
Miz mentions how exciting the WWE 24/7 Title chase has been, and introduces his guests for tonight, Carmella and a very paranoid WWE 24/7 Champion R-Truth. Truth checks under the ring but Miz confirms that WWE officials have suspended the 24/7 rule during this segment. Miz talks about the recent title changes and shows us a clip of how Truth captured the championship from Drake Maverick at his wedding. Miz does his “really?, really?” in regards to the wedding title change. Truth talks about how hard his life has been since he won the title.
Drake finally comes to the ring. He’s disheveled and looks like he’s had a tough weekend. Drake says Truth ruined the best moment of his life. He goes on about how his wife won’t talk to him, won’t go on the honeymoon with him, and won’t even consummate the marriage with him. Fans give him the “What!?” treatment. Truth mistakes “consummate” for “constipate” and recommends fiber. Fans chant “constipation!” now.
Maverick challenges Truth to a rematch on RAW so he can win back the love of his life, the 24/7 Championship. Miz says he’s receiving information from the back, if Truth accepts, competitors from the back will be banned. It will be Drake vs. Truth. Fans chant “yes!” as Truth thinks it over. Truth refers to Drake as Hornswoggle, and accepts the challenge.
WWE 24/7 Title Match: Drake Maverick vs. R-Truth
R-Truth immediately puts Drake Maverick away to retain the title by pinfall.
Winner: R-Truth
After the match, a group of Superstars hit the ring and ringside area to try an get the title from Truth. Truth evades but runs back into the mix of wrestlers in the ring and starts fighting Superstars off. Cedric Alexander tries to pin Truth but Truth kicks out at 2. No Way Jose is also involved. A brawl breaks out outside the ring as Truth escapes through the crowd with Carmella. The chase goes on as Drake is left in the ring. Charly Caruso asks him where he goes next after this rough week. Drake doesn’t speak, he just slowly leaves the ring and looks distraught as fans sing goodbye to him
2-on-1 Handicap Match: Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns
This match was a 2 on 1 beat down until the end. Drew holds Reigns in the corner as Shane goes to the top for Coast 2 Coast. The lights suddenly go down and the bells toll and fans go nuts!
The lights come back on and The Undertaker is in the ring. Taker nails a chokeslam to Shane and a big boot to Drew. Taker unloads on Drew in the corner now. Taker drops Drew with a big right hand. Shane slowly gets up but Taker clotheslines him over the top rope to the floor. Taker gets down on a knee and does his tradmark pose. Reigns looks on from the corner, still recovering.
In-Ring Segment
Fans chant “get these hands!” as the Lashley and Strowman get ready to go in a tug of war contest. The winner is the first person to pull the other over the red line in the center of the ring. Lashley almost pulls Strowman over the line early on. Strowman stops and smiles at Lashley, then drags him over the line for the win as the bell hits.
Lashley unloads on Strowman in the corner, then sends him shoulder-first into the ring post. Lashley wraps the tug-of-war rope across Braun’s face and pulls back on it as the referee tries to break it up. Fans boo as Strowman recovers on the outside. Lashley follows and charges on the floor but Braun connects with a big shoulder. Lashley sends Braun into the barrier and raises his arms and backs up the ramp.
Backstage
Charly Caruso is backstage with AJ Styles asking about his match with Ricochet, mentioning this is his first night back from injury. AJ talked about being ready and challenging Ricochet, but No Way Jose’s music and conga line interrupts. Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows are a part of the line. AJ reminds them they have a match tonight. He takes issue and says he’s been trying to talk to Anderson and Gallows, but Anderson insists they are at the top of their game. AJ reminds them they lost a match last week. AJ wants to know where the Gallows and Anderson he met in Japan are, where the Gallows and Anderson who were RAW Tag Team Champions are, what happened to them? Karl asks what happened to AJ. There’s more tension but Gallows says they’re headed to the ring to prove to AJ.
The Viking Raiders vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
Winners: The Viking Raiders
Backstage
We go backstage and find Nikki Cross apologizing to Alexa Bliss for her loss at WWE Stomping Grounds. She takes the blame for it. Bliss says Cross can use that for motivation. Bliss says Bayley does know how to manipulate people and crush their dreams. Cross suggests there has to be some kind of way to get a rematch for Bliss. Bliss says they just have to think up a good plan.
We go back to the arena and WWE 24/7 Champion R-Truth is being chased into the ring by Superstars. Kalisto leaps out of the ring and takes out a group of Superstars on the floor. Mojo Rawley tries for Truth but lands out on the floor. Heath Slater, who was supposed to have a singles match with Mojo, drops Truth with a neckbreaker and covers for the pin to win the title.
Winner and New WWE 24/7 Champion: Heath Slater
After the bell, EC3, Eric Young and Titus O’Neil are among those that go for Slater’s title. Truth ends up pinning Slater and taking the title back, making him an eight-time champion
Winner and New WWE 24/7 Champion: R-Truth
After the bell, Cedric Alexander flies at Truth with the Lumbar Check and takes the pin for the title.
Winner and New WWE 24/7 Champion: Cedric Alexander
No Way Jose, EC3 and Mojo are going for the title. EC3 drops Cedric on the floor and then covers for the pin and the title win.
Winner and New WWE 24/7 Champion: EC3
EC3 celebrates up the ramp but Carmella comes from behind and snatches the title from his hands, distracting him. R-Truth takes advantage and comes from behind, rolling EC3 up for the pin to take the title back, making him a nine-time champion.
Winner and New WWE 24/7 Champion: R-Truth
Truth and Carmella run off through the back. EC3 sits looking devastated. A group of Superstars run by, chasing Truth.
Kofi Kingston vs. Sami Zayn
Winner: Kofi Kingston
After the match, Owens challenges Kofi to come back to the ring for a match. Kofi accepts and walks back down the ramp. They get ready to start the match as we go back to commercial.
Kevin Owens vs. Kofi Kingston
Winner by Count Out: Kofi Kingston
After the bell, Kofi celebrates again as his music hits, backing up the ramp. Samoa Joe suddenly runs down out of nowhere and runs over Kofi from behind. Joe works over Kofi and catapults him into the LED board on the stage. Joe with a big Uranage on the steel now. Referees try to get Joe to back off as Kofi is laid out. Joe comes back over and applies the Coquina Clutch, bringing Kofi back down with the hold.
Naomi vs Alexa Bliss
Winner: Alexa Bliss
– After the match, Bliss attacks Naomi and asks Cross to come in. She holds Naomi while Cross readies but just shoves Naomi over, also causing Bliss to hit the mat. Bliss looks confused. Natalya runs down and hits the ring but Cross and Bliss retreat to the floor.
Natalya and Naomi vs. Nikki Cross and Alexa Bliss
Winners: Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross
Ricochet vs. AJ Styles
Winner: AJ Styles
– After the match, AJ recovers and stands tall as his music hits. We go to replays. Ricochet looks on from the mat as AJ snatches the title from the referee. AJ hands the title to Ricochet and helps him up to his feet. Fans cheer as AJ raises Ricochet’s arm and they stand tall together. RAW goes off the air.
Jon Jones Likens Thiago Santos to His Fiancée. • MMA News
Jon Jones Likens Thiago Santos to His Fiancée. • MMA News
Jon
Jones is no more worried about Thiago Santos’ knockout power than he is that of
his fiancée.
At UFC 239 Jon Jones will defend his light heavyweight championship against the dangerous Thiago Santos. The story leading up the fight is that with the power Santos possesses in his limbs could be the key to someone finally defeating Jon Jones. Though this might be an area of concern for some fans and betters of Jon Jones come July 6, it isn’t to the man himself, who believes that power is universal; execution is not:
“No, I’m not worried about him at all,” Jones said in an appearance on The Ariel Helwani MMA Show on Monday. “I feel like my fiancée’s strong enough to knock me out if I put my hands behind my back and let her punch me right in the chin. A lot of people hit hard. Everybody has the power to knock out anybody. My manager can knock me out if I let him punch me in the face. It’s about being smart enough to land that punch.”
Of
course one glaring difference between Thiago Santos and Jon Jones’s fiancée is
that unlike his fiancée, Santos has 15 wins by knockout. But Jones maintains
that it isn’t the heavy hitters like Quinton Jackson, Glover Teixeira, Vitor
Belfort he has fought in the past that concern him, it is those who can test
his fight psychology:
“Everyone
hits hard,” Jones reiterated. “The fighters that concern me the most are the
intelligent fighters, the guys who can set up those punches or set up a solid
game plan. So I’m not too worried about Thiago. I’ve fought many guys with big
muscles and big knockout power. I started doing that at 23 years old.
“So,
no, I’m not worried about anything. I’ve just got to go out there, have faith
in my abilities, and my team that’s around me, my intelligence towards the
game, and everything else will fall into place.”
Do
you believe Jon Jones should be worried about Thiago Santos’s knockout power?
WWE Monday Night RAW – Jun 24, 2019
WWE Monday Night RAW – Jun 24, 2019
WWE Monday Night RAW 2019
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Monday, 24 June 2019
I’ll Teach Israel Adesanya ‘Whole Different World Of Hurt’ • MMA News
I’ll Teach Israel Adesanya ‘Whole Different World Of Hurt’ • MMA News
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is clearly looking to make up for lost time.
A host of performance-enhancing drug issues left him on the sidelines from July 2017 to December 2018. The controversial MMA legend regained the title by dominating Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232. He then defended the belt against Anthony Smith at March’s UFC 235, albeit in a unanimous decision this time around.
“Bones” is now scheduled to face rising contender Thiago Santos in the main event of July 6’s UFC 239 from Las Vegas. The bout will complete a rarely-seen trio of title fights in just over six months. But Jones won’t stop there. He revealed on “Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show” today that he’s looking to fight once again in December and then three more times in 2020. As to whom he will fight in those bouts, longtime rival Daniel Cormier is an obvious choice, but not one that excites Jones.
The dominant star has been linked to a fight with current UFC interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya as well. ‘The Last Stylebender’ will take on unified middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in Australia, reportedly at October’s UFC 243 from Melbourne. If the Nigerian titleholder can get past Whittaker and defend the title a few times, a super fight with Jones could become a very intriguing possibility.
Running Beef With Adesanya
The two even have a pre-installed backstory thanks to their previous social media exchanges. But Jones insists he doesn’t have any real issue with Adesanya. He was taken aback by Adesanya’s “GOAT killing” callout, something he previously responded to and revisited today:
“I really don’t, I really don’t. I think the worst thing I ever said about the kid was that he’s looking promising and I would assume that people would start entertaining that fight soon and he’ll come up and challenge me. That’s all I said about him. I think he said something about killing one GOAT in Anderson Silva and now trying to kill me or some shit like that. The biggest difference is that I’m 31 years old and I feel like I’m still reaching my prime. If you look back throughout a lot of my fights, you hear guys who’ve fought say, ‘Jon is a lot stronger than he looks.’”
Too Frail To Grapple?
Based on that, Jones doesn’t think Adesanya has anywhere near the skills necessary to contend with him. He told Helwani that ‘The Last Stylebender’ is simply too skinny and frail to fight him on the mat. It would not be a close fight due to that dynamic, Jones insisted:
“Israel is light in the ass. He’s light. He’s skinny, he’s skinny. I put my hands on him and teach him a whole different world of hurt. For him to be so frail and to not have a ground game. It’s like bro, you don’t wanna do it. And then to talk about my stand-up against Anthony Smith, with his face all bubbled up against a short wrestler who did that to him, it was just hilarious. I barely get touched in my fights. So for Israel to talk about his striking skills like they’re so far ahead of mine, it’s hilarious. Just to sum up what I think about Israel, I think he’s a little too light in the ass, needs to eat some more jerk chicken and come holler at me.”
Adesanya previously claimed Jones’ time would come online, something ‘Bones’ found to be an excuse. It was also an admission of defeat in Jones’ eyes:
“Let me tell you what that means. ‘I’m a bitch, I can’t beat Jon.’ What he basically said, and he just worded it how he wanted to was, ‘I cannot beat Jon.’ Anything else he said outside of that does not matter.”
Finally, Jones had a short-yet-sweet response when Helwani asked him if he would fight Adesanya down the road:
“He knows where I’ll be.”
Does Israel Adesanya have a chance against the ultra-dangerous Jones if they fought?
Tonight’s Raw Preview- Styles VS Ricochet
Tonight’s Raw Preview- Styles VS Ricochet
This week’s episode of Monday Night Raw will be taking place in Everett, Washington. With just 24 hours removed from Stomping Grounds, what’s to come tonight?
-Roman Reigns vs Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match
-Who will step up to face the unstoppable Universal Champion, Seth Rollins?
-Will Lacey Evans allow Becky Lynch to move on since falling down to The Man?
-AJ Styles vs Ricochet
Colby Covington Says Kamaru Usman Is Looking For Easier Matchups
Colby Covington Says Kamaru Usman Is Looking For Easier Matchups
Colby Covington isn’t letting up in his verbal shots towards Kamaru Usman.
Fight fans are anticipating the latest word on Usman’s next title defense. While Covington has been promised the next shot at Usman’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight gold, “The Nigerian Nightmare” is recovering from hernia surgery. Covington has insisted that Usman should be stripped of the welterweight title if he can’t compete by November.
Colby Covington Says Kamaru Usman Wants Easy Way Out
MMAJunkie.com caught up with Covington. “Chaos” said that he isn’t buying into Usman needing time to recover:
“The thing with him is, he’s trying to find a different injury each week. One week it’s his hernia, the next week it’s his leg, now he’s trying to say some other stuff. He’s literally the Woodley 2.0. He’s taking all of Woodley’s tricks.
Fake injuries, look for easier opponent, look for easier matchups. That’s kind of what he’s doing. He’s hoping another contender arises that he can fight because he knows if he fights me, it’s an automatic ‘L.’ He doesn’t want to lose everything he’s worked for against me. He knows I’m going to embarrass him and expose him in front of the world.”
Covington was last seen in action back in June 2018. He defeated Rafael dos Anjos to capture the interim welterweight title. Covington was stripped of the gold after having a disagreement with UFC officials, but those issues have been put to bed.
WWE Stomping Grounds’ Results (06/23/19)
WWE Stomping Grounds’ Results (06/23/19)
Welcome everyone back to WNW! Check down below for results of last night’s Stomping Grounds PPV!
-Becky Lynch defeated Lacey Evans to retain the Raw Women’s Championship
-Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defeated Xavier Woods and Big E
-Ricochet defeated Samoa Joe to capture the United States Championship
-Daniel Bryan and Rowan defeated Heavy Machinery to retain the Smackdown Live Tag Team Championships
-Bayley defeated Alexa Bliss to retain the Smackdown Live Women’s Championship
-Roman Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre
-Kofi Kingston defeated Dolph Ziggler to retain the WWE Championship
-Seth Rollins defeated Baron Corbin to retain the Universal Championship wiring Lacey Evans as the Special Guest Referee
Michael Bisping Believes Weili Zhang Could Upset Jessica Andrade • MMA News
Michael Bisping Believes Weili Zhang Could Upset Jessica Andrade • MMA News
Jessica Andrade is set for her first title defense in enemy territory against Weili Zhang. There, the Brazilian will take on the rising star in her home country of China on August 31.
Although Andrade is the champion and the favorite, Michael Bisping believes Zhang is a tough opponent for the champ.
“Weili is 19-1, nine by knockout, seven submissions so 16 of those 19 wins are by stoppage. This woman is a stopper,” he said on his “Believe You Me” podcast. (as transcribed by BJPENN.com). “She stops fights, she wins fight, knockouts, submissions. And I get it’s rare in those weight classes to be a finisher. But she does that and she’s also very good. As you just said, I saw the fight against Tecia Torres. I watched it, I was like ‘wow this girl is sensational. She’s amazing.’ Now she’s on a three-fight win streak [under the UFC banner]. Is that a little early for a UFC title shot? Maybe, but it’s not unheard of. It’s certainly not unheard of and of course, I’d say she has the skills to be in there.”
Not only is she a tough opponent according to Bisping, but he also believes Weili Zhang could very well win the fight. And, if she does, it would not be a surprise.
“Weili may beat her. She’s a fantastic striker, she’s got good footwork, she’s very very capable. And she’s 3-0 in the UFC with a massive record.”
Marlon Vera Unsure If Sean O’Malley Is Cheating After Being Flagged By USADA Again • MMA News
Marlon Vera Unsure If Sean O’Malley Is Cheating After Being Flagged By USADA Again • MMA News
On Friday evening, Sean O’Malley announced on social media that he will not be able to compete at UFC 239. The prospect was coming off of a six-month USADA suspension, but he was flagged again for Ostarine, the same drug he was suspended for.
Although USADA will not suspend him, given they believe it is a Jon Jones situation, his scheduled opponent in Marlon Vera isn’t sure if O’Malley is cheating. All he knows is that he wants to remain on UFC 239.
“(Expletive) him,” Vera said to MMA Junkie. “I don’t know what’s happening. I really don’t know if he’s really cheating or not. Again, (expletive) that guy. He was just an opponent, and I’ll wait for another guy. Hopefully, they can find me a replacement. If they don’t do it, then I cannot stress for stuff I cannot control.”
Meanwhile, “Chito” Vera doesn’t know what or who to believe in this situation. Ultimately, Marlon Vera just wants to fight and doesn’t care if it is a Jon Jones situation or if he truly is cheating.
“(Some) people say, ‘(Expletive) the cheaters.’ (Some) people say, ‘He’s not cheating. It’s a Jon Jones situation.’ Honestly, I really don’t know,” Vera said. “I really don’t understand because technically he tested positive last time, and this time he tested positive because he kept showing the same stuff as last time. I really don’t understand if he’s cheating. I’ll just let the professionals do their job, and I’ll do my job, too – go and fight someone else. …
“It’s the second time he tested positive. It’s weird because a couple of guys from that gym tested positive, too, so I don’t know what’s going on. But I don’t (expletive) care. I’ll keep my mind positive and keep going forward. Acceptance over everything. You’ve got to accept this stuff that is happening. It is what it is. There’s nothing I can do, right?”
WWE Stomping Grounds – Jun 23, 2019
WWE Stomping Grounds – Jun 23, 2019
WWE Stomping Grounds 2019
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WWE Stomping Grounds Preview (06/23/19)
WWE Stomping Grounds Preview (06/23/19)
Universal Championship — Seth Rollins (c) vs. Baron Corbin
WWE Championship — Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler (Steel Cage Match)
Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre
Raw Women’s Championship — Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lacey Evans
SmackDown Women’s Championship — Bayley (c) vs. Alexa Bliss
United States Championship — Samoa Joe (c) vs. Ricochet
SmackDown Tag Team Championship — Daniel Bryan & Rowan (c) vs. Heavy Machinery
The New Day vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
Cruiserweight Championship — Tony Nese (c) vs. Drew Gulak vs. Akira Tozawa
Raw Tag Team Championship — The Revival (c) vs. The Usos
UFC Fight Night 154: Moicano vs Korean Zombie – Jun 22, 2019
UFC Fight Night 154: Moicano vs Korean Zombie – Jun 22, 2019
UFC Fight Night 154: Moicano vs Korean Zombie
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Bellator 223: Mousasi vs Lovato Jr – Jun 22, 2019
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Saturday, 22 June 2019
Malignaggi vs. Lobov • MMA News
Malignaggi vs. Lobov • MMA News
The time has finally arrived for BKFC 6.
The event takes place tonight (June 22) inside the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa. Headlining the card will be a grudge match between former world boxing champion Paulie Malignaggi and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight Artem Lobov.
The bad blood between Malignaggi and Lobov is well-documented. In the buildup to their bout, Malignaggi has slapped Lobov and even spat on him. Time will tell who gets bragging rights by the end of the night.
That’s not all as former UFC middleweight Chris Leben will go one-on-one with Dakota Cochrane. Leben was initially set to take on former Bellator fighter Brennan Ward, but Ward was pulled from the card.
BKFC 6 will begin at 8 p.m. ET. Keep refreshing this page for live updates below:
- Paulie Malignaggi vs. Artem Lobov
- Chris Leben vs. Dakota Cochrane
- Reginald Barnett Jr vs. Johnny Bedford
- Tom Shoaff vs. Julian Lane
- Joey Beltran vs. Jamie Campbell
- Joe Riggs vs. Walber Barros
- Abdiel Velazquez vs. Travis Thompson
- Elvin Leon Brito vs. Jim Alers
- Chris Boffil vs. Jared Hayes
- David Mundell vs. Drew Lipton
Moicano vs. Jung • MMA News
Moicano vs. Jung • MMA News
UFC Greenville went down tonight (Sat. June 22, 2019) from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion compiled an excellent card for fight fans to enjoy. It’s headlined by a meeting between Renato Moicano and Chan Sung Jung in a featherweight bout.
It’s certain to have a great night of fights from Greenville, South Carolina. Check out MMA News’ UFC Greenville results below:
Main Card
Featherweight bout: Renato Moicano vs. Chan Sung Jung
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:
Round 4:
Round 5:
Official Result:
- Welterweight bout: Bryan Barberena vs. Randy Brown
- Women’s flyweight bout: Montana De La Rosa vs. Andrea Lee
- Middleweight bout: Alessio Di Chirico vs. Kevin Holland
Preliminary Card
- Featherweight bout: Kevin Aguilar vs. Dan Ige
- Women’s strawweight bout: Syuri Kondo vs. Ashley Yoder
- Lightweight bout: Luis Pena vs. Matt Wiman
- Heavyweight bout: Allen Crowder vs. Jair Rozenstruik
- Women’s flyweight bout: Ariane Lipski vs. Molly McCann
- Middleweight bout: Eric Spicely vs. Deron Winn
- Bantamweight bout: Anderson dos Santos vs. Andre Ewell
**Keep refreshing for live results**
Malignaggi Admits to Not Taking Artem Lobov Fight Lightly • MMA News
Malignaggi Admits to Not Taking Artem Lobov Fight Lightly • MMA News
There has been no shortage of trash talk leading up to tonight’s Bare Knuckle FC 6 main event between Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov. Both sides have said enough to make the bout a bonafide grudge match, and tonight the score is settled inside the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida.
One recurring theme throughout the trash talk from the Malignaggi side is the wanton display of disrespect for Lobov, sometimes physical in the form of a slap or a wayward loogie, but also in the rhetoric spewed in interviews, such as Malignaggi equating Artem Lobov to a punching bag. But earlier this week, Paulie Malignaggi finally confessed that he is not taking tonight’s main event lightly:
“No, I’m not,” Malignaggi said during a media scrum when asked if he is taking the fight against Artem Lobov lightly. “Because I do think there’s risk factors in this fight. The risk factors are the unknown. There is the unknown for myself. There’s the clinch and whatnot. And I know he’s overplaying the whole clinch because to get me in the clinch, you actually have to get to me, and so to close the gap on me is not that easy, and he knows that.
“Also,
he’s got two left feet, so closing the gap is even harder for a guy like that.
He doesn’t have the greatest footwork. But do I not think about it? Of course I
think about it. But I don’t think about it as much as he’d like me to think
about it, but of course it keeps me from taking a fight lightly because there
is the unknown there.”
What it boils down to is that Malignaggi’s conscious decision to not take the fight lightly is about the unpredictability of entering a new sport and stilll has nothing to do with the opponent:
“So of course, there’s reasons to not take anything lightly in this sport, especially when you haven’t taken part in it. And I haven’t taken part in it. So I’ve been fully focused and I’m fully addressing all the possibilities as well, no matter how much trash talk I talk. It’s not out of respect for Artem. For me, it’s out of respect for the sport.”
So
what will it take for Malignaggi to give Artem Lobov full, individualized
respect? Malignaggi somewhat surprisingly provided an answer:
“If
he goes the distance, I’ll give him credit.”
What
is your final prediction for tonight’s bare knuckle grudge match between Paulie
Malignaggi and Artem Lobov at Bare Knuckle FC 6?
Tyron Woodley Runs Into Henry Cejudo After Criticisms • MMA News
Tyron Woodley Runs Into Henry Cejudo After Criticisms • MMA News
While Henry Cejudo was still fresh off the high of his UFC 238 victory over Marlon Moraes to become the new undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley used his platform on The Hollywood Beatdown to try bringing “Triple C” back down to Earth. Woodley was complimentary of Cejudo’s competitive athletes as an Olympic gold medalist and a two-division UFC champion, but he also felt that he could do without all the “annoying” supplemental material, such as bringing props to faceoffs and all the cringey microphone work. Coincidentally, Woodley ran into Cejudo following these comments and, in his own words, Woodley was sure to “keep the same energy”:
“I said, ‘You know I had to give you some shit, man. I said you need to sit down somewhere…’ He said, ‘No, man, you gotta get on board.’ So it was funny,” Woodley recalled in the latest installment of The Hollywood Beatdown before reiterating the same comments made a week ago:
“He know I was just kidding, but at the end of the day, he a beast. He smashed Moraes; smashed Dillashaw, even though he was taking some additional supplements; two different belts and a gold medal: savage. But the extra stuff? You still gotta sit down.”
Henry Cejudo is an Olympic gold medalist and a man bad enough to take down not one but two UFC championships. Cejudo is even potentially eyeing another championship at 145. So clearly, Cejudo does not discriminate on whom he challenges to a battle of fisticuffs. That said, what would happen if the next time Tyron Woodley doles out criticisms to Cejudo, “Triple C” takes exception and decides to settle it in a streetfight? Woodley was posed this very question, and the former welterweight champion managed to stifle his laughter long enough to offer the following response:
“That
would be one of the worst mistakes he ever made.”
If you were Henry Cejudo, would you take Tyron Woodley’s advice and change your persona?
Bellator London/223 Live Results Today (June 22) • MMA News
Bellator London/223 Live Results Today (June 22) • MMA News
Bellator London and Bellator 223 (see weigh-in results here) are set to go down today (June 22).
The SSE Arena in London, England will play host to a Bellator event. The card is being split into two broadcasts in the United States. Bellator London will air live on the Bellator app and will be headlined by the middleweight title bout between Gegard Mousasi and Rafael Lovato Jr. That portion of the card will begin at 5 p.m. ET.
Bellator 223 will air on the Paramount Network and DAZN via tape delay at 9 p.m. ET. Paul Daley vs. Erick Silva will be the main event of that broadcast. Today’s prelims will also air live on the Bellator app at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Keep refreshing this page for live updates below:
Bellator London
Main Card
- Gegard Mousasi vs. Rafael Lovato Jr.
- Kent Kauppinen vs. Melvin Manhoef
- Aaron Chalmers vs. Fred Freeman
Prelims
- Oliver Enkamp vs. Walter Gahadza
- Denise Kielholtz vs. Bryony Tyrell
- Chris Bungard vs. Charlie Leary
- Kate Jackson vs. Lena Ovchynnikova
- Alessandro Botti vs. Terry Brazier
- Luke Ord vs. Nathan Rose
- Alfie Davies vs. Jorge Kanella
- Justin Burlinson vs. Wendle Lewis
- Galore Bofando vs. Keith McCabe
- Kevin Fryer vs. John Redmond
- Nathan Greyson vs. Frans Mlambo
Bellator 223
Main Card
- Paul Daley vs. Erick Silva
- James Gallagher vs. Jeremiah Labiano
- Jonathan Bosuku vs. Fabian Edwards
- Mike Shipman vs. Costello Van Steenis
- Justin Moore vs. Charlie Ward
Friday, 21 June 2019
Bellator London & Bellator 223 Predictions • MMA News
Bellator London & Bellator 223 Predictions • MMA News
Bellator returns to SSE Arena in London, England this Saturday with a packed card full of 19 bouts. Below are my predictions for the three bouts scheduled for Bellator London and the five bouts scheduled for Bellator 223 (see broadcast plans here).
Bellator London
Middleweight title bout: Gegard Mousasi vs. Rafael Lovato Jr.
Mousasi (45-6-2) is 3-0 in Bellator and is riding an eight-fight win streak overall that includes notable wins over Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman and Thiago Santos. He is one of the best fighters in the world and might be a champion in the UFC right now had he stayed there. Lovato Jr. (9-0) is 5-0 in the UFC and perfect in his MMA career with all but one of his wins coming by stoppage. Although Lovato Jr.’s submission game is elite, he is taking a massive step up in competition here against a stud in Mousasi. I just can’t see him pulling off the upset in this one against a fighter as well-rounded and as dangerous as Mousasi is. I like Mousasi to defend the middleweight title in this fight, and considering that it’s scheduled for five rounds, look for him to win by stoppage within the 25 minutes.
Pick: Gegard Mousasi
Middleweight bout: Melvin Manhoef vs. Kent Kauppinen
Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 NC) is 2-3, 1 NC in Bellator and at age 43 appears to be on a significant decline. Once known for his ferocious knockout power, Manhoef hasn’t won a fight since 2015 and is coming off of a brutal knockout loss to Rafael Carvalho in his last fight. His chin just isn’t there anymore. Kauppinen (11-4) is 1-1 in Bellator and is coming off of a brutal KO win over Alessio Sakara. This fight has upset alert written all over it. Although Kauppinen isn’t a big name, he has serious KO power and Manhoef’s chin is gone. The pick is Kauppinen by knockout.
Pick: Kent Kauppinen
Catchweight (160lbs) bout: Aaron Chalmers vs. Fred Freeman
Chalmers (4-1) is 1-1 in Bellator including a surprising submission loss to Corey Browning in his last fight. Freeman (1-1) lost to Kevin Ferguson Jr. in his own Bellator debut. Although I don’t think much of Chalmers, I expect him to get the win here, and he likely does so by submission.
Pick: Aaron Chalmers
Bellator 223
Welterweight bout: Paul Daley vs. Erick Silva
Daley (40-17-2) is 6-4 overall in Bellator though he is coming off of back-to-back decision losses to Jon Fitch and Michael Page. He’s one of the all-time greatest knockout artists in welterweight division history, but at age 36 is no longer an elite fighter. Silva (20-10, 1 NC) is 0-1 in Bellator and is a shell of the former great fighter he once was. Now 34, Silva is much older in fight years and his chin is gone. I like Daley in this fight a lot, and I think he wins it by brutal KO.
Pick: Paul Daley
Catchweight (140lbs) bout: James Gallagher vs. Jeremiah Labiano
Gallagher (8-1) is just 22-years-old and has racked up a 5-1 record in Bellator. Aside from a surprising KO loss to Ricky Bandejas, the Irishman has really excelled in Bellator and the majority of his wins have come by stoppage. Labiano (12-6) is 32-years-old and has a 3-2 record in Bellator. The American is coming off of a TKO win over Justin Smitley to bounce back from a decision loss to Noad Lahat. Although Labiano has more experience, Bellator clearly wants Gallagher to win this fight and I expect him do so in impressive fashion. Gallagher by TKO or submission seems likely here.
Pick: James Gallagher
Middleweight bout: Fabian Edwards vs. Jonathan Bosuku
Edwards (7-0) is the brother of star UFC welterweight Leon Edwards and is already 3-0 in Bellator which includes a highlight-reel upkick KO in his last fight. At just 26-years-old the Brit looks like a future star for the promotion. Bosuku (7-4) is making his Bellator debut after five straight wins on the regional scene. Just 23, the France product looks solid but he’s getting a difficult matchup here against a stud in Edwards. Look for Edwards to finish this fight.
Pick: Fabian Edwards
Middleweight bout: Mike Shipman vs. Costello van Steenis
Shipman (13-1) is a perfect 4-0 in Bellator and overall has won 13 straight fights since losing his MMA debut back in 2013. Van Steenis (11-1) is 3-0 in Bellator and is riding a five-fight win streak overall, including a notable split decision nod over Chris Honeycutt his last time out. This is a solid fight here between two top prospects, but I have to go with Shipman here, and he probably gets a finish.
Pick: Mike Shipman
Middleweight bout: Charlie Ward vs. Justin Moore
Ward (6-3) has won three straight fights in Bellator by first-round KO to bounce back after getting released by the UFC in 2017. Moore (7-2) is making his Bellator debut and is coming off of a submission loss, so you can tell who the Bellator matchmakers want to win here. Although I don’t completely trust Ward, I have to pick him here to get another knockout win.
Pick: Charlie Ward
Who are your picks for Bellator London and Bellator 223?
Moicano vs. Zombie Predictions • MMA News
Moicano vs. Zombie Predictions • MMA News
UFC Greenville Confidence Level Scale
1: Gun to the head, forced to
choose
2: Minimum confidence
3-4: A small level of confidence
5-6: Significantly clearer path to
victory for one person.
7 – Strong confidence.
8-9: Extremely confident.
10 – Bulletproof Confidence, barring freak occurrence
Alessio Di Chrico (12-2) vs. Kevin
Holland (14-4)
Alessio Di Chirico Keys to Victory:
- Conserve Power for Opportune Moments
- Brawl in Spurts
- Maintain Octagon Control
Kevin Holland Keys to Victory:
- Pick up Pace in Second Half of Fight
- Stay at Range
- Use Ground Game as Plan B or C
The main card of UFC Greenville kicks off with a middleweight bout that has a very high probability of being a big win for fans who like action and unpredictability. You never know what to expect from Kevin Holland from one moment to the next, which can make life more difficult for himself than it needs to be, but is also what has earned him this spot on the main card against another entertaining fighter in Alessio Di Chirico.
Alessio Di Chirico has a clear power advantage over Kevin Holland, and that could be the difference in a fight that will likely be fought mostly, if not exclusively, on the feet. Kevin Holland has a strong ground game but prefers to bang and even requested an opponent with the same mindset for his next fight, and that’s precisely what he will get in Alessio Di Chirico.
Di Chirico has five wins by knockout, but only one of them came in his five-fight UFC career, and that was by way of a Thai clinch knee to the dome of Oluwale Bamgbose. For Di Chirico to win this fight against Kevin Holland, he needs to engage in a brawl but conserve his energy. Kevin Holland is very tough and durable, so walking the balance between all-out brawling and picking his shots will be huge for Di Chirico. He needs to also make it a point of controlling the cage more, which, as the better pressure fighter, he is more likely to do. That could also sway the judges if he ends up in a tight decision, which both fighters were in their last outings.
Kevin Holland should have the cardio advantage and carry more vigor into the second and especially the third round if the fight makes it there. Holland will also be the craftier of the two, and to win this fight, he should oscillate between being a counter striker and a calculated risk taker. Holland’s main path to victory is actually to take the fight to the ground, but Holland loves to bang so that likely won’t happen. Fortunately for him, he is incredibly durable and will have a seven-inch reach advantage, so a standup fight should still play in his favor, even if he has some sticky moments that could have been avoided.
Prediction: Kevin Holland
Confidence Level: 6/10
Andrea Lee (10-2) vs. Montana De La
Rosa (10-4)
Andrea Lee Keys to Victory:
- Do Not Let Takedown Anticipation Freeze Standup
- Use All Available Limbs
- Rehearse Timed Knee Attack to Counter Takedown Attempts
- Follow the Calvillo Blueprint
Montana De La Rosa Keys to Victory:
- Wrestle at All Costs (Sans
Reckless/Desperate Entries) - Prioritize Submission Over Ground
Damage - Chase Submission as if Working Off a
Timer - Avoid Desperation Takedowns
Both of these women are undefeated
in the UFC, with a combined promotional record of 5-0. Lee comes in as the #10-ranked
flyweight, with Rosa at #11. A win for either woman could very well place the
fighter only a victory or two away from a title shot in the young flyweight
division. So who will get the W?
Montana De La Rosa’s game plan is no secret. She is going to look to use her All-American Wrestling, but she won’t stop there. She will also look to use her submission skills that speak louder than a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Eight of De La Rosa’s 10 UFC victories have come by way of submission, and she will need to make it a 9th here because Andrea Lee could very well be the one to take her to deep waters if she doesn’t.
Andrea Lee only has one submission loss, and that came by rear-naked choke. De La Rosa is very dangerous when she has your back and has a good rear-naked choke. She has three RNC victories and threatens well with it, even if she does not complete the choke. De La Rosa does pose a true submission threat on the mat in this fight and should actively look for the finish. She just needs to act fast if she gets Lee down or catch Lee slipping in a transition by outscrambling her.
If you watch Montana De La Rosa’s most recent loss to Cynthia Calvillo, I can foresee a similar outcome to Andrea Lee. Cynthia Calvillo was able to stop the takedowns, tire De La Rosa out, outstrike her, and by the time the fight passed the halfway point, Calvillo simply outgrinded her and outfought her in all aspects. Calvillo was the more well-rounded and gritty mixed martial artist, and it showed. Andrea Lee may not be as skilled as Calvillo on the mat, but I do expect her takedown defense to hold up in similar fashion and for her to be able to get back up if De La Rosa takes her down.
Andrea Lee is very good at returning to her feet and is by far the better striker in this fight. I’m expecting some desperation takedowns from De La Rosa, and it wouldn’t surprise me if Lee times a knee during one of De La Rosa’s entries, as Lee is an eight-limb fighter who will throw everything at her opponent, especially if she knows what’s coming. I’m expecting De La Rosa to freeze after being unsuccessful in having a mat battle and for Andrea Lee to tee off and maybe even get the finish.
Prediction: Andrea Lee
Confidence Level: 6/10
Bryan Barberena (14-6) vs. Randy
Brown (10-3)
Bryan Barberena Keys to Victory:
- Do Not Stop Pressuring
- Brawl
- Close the Distance
- Be Open to Morphing to
Grappling-Dominant Strategy
Randy Brown Keys to Victory:
- Distance Control
- Add Knees and Elbows to Kickboxing
Attack - Sacrifice Power for Accuracy to Save
Energy - Mange Cardio in General
- Look for D’Arce or Guillotine Choke
if Barberena Grapples
It is paramount that Bryan Barberana closes the distance if he is to win this fight. Whether that means grinding out a decision with a grappling-heavy game plan or outbrawling the more technically sound striker, he is only able to do either if he closes that distance. Barberena will need to use some relentless pressure and not be deterred when Randy Brown lands. You can file that in the “easier said than done” cabinet, but if someone can take that advice without flinching, it’s Barberena.
Barberena was stopped in his last fight against Vicente Luque, but it took an incredible effort by Luque to put Barberena away, and it didn’t come until the final 10 seconds of the fight and 163 strikes later. Barberena was on his way to victory, though, by doing what he should do against Randy Brown when the fight is standing: pressure and brawl. Barberena needs to make it an ugly fight and if Brown’s distance control and length advantage makes that too difficult, Barberena needs to take off his crowd-pleaser hat to try to earn a victory through grappling.
Randy Brown will enter the fight with a 5 ½ reach advantage and as the crisper and superior technical striker as well being the better athlete. Distance control will be the story in this fight, and not putting everything behind the jab to ensure that he will have enough in the tank to continue to stay sharp and crisp for all 15 minutes is what Brown will need to do here. Barberena is very tough, so Brown should not exert too much energy chasing a big KO. Brown should look to not limit himself to his hands but also throw some lunging knees, kicks wherever there are openings, in addition to those long jabs to the shorter Barberena. Brown also is not bad in standing grappling exchanges, and with his long limbs a choke is a definite possibility. But once Barberena gets him on his back, that would be a different story.
Ultimately, I do not believe Brown’s movement will be enough to keep Barberena’s pressure from making the difference in the fight. As fights go on, Barberena usually gets better or stays roughly the same, but Brown fades. I also do not believe Brown will be able to put away the durable Barberena. I’m not sure how exactly it gets done, but I do believe that pressure, durability, toughness, cardio, experience, and a better overall game plan execution will get Bryan Barberena the W one way or another.
Prediction: Bryan Barbareana
Confidence Level; 3.5/10
Renato Moicano (13-2-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (14-5)
Renato Moicano Keys to Victory
- Heavy Movement
- Leg Kicks
- Careful Strike Selections
Korean Zombie Keys to Victory
- Bait & Counterstrike
- Power Shots to Head and Torso
- Respond with Bursts when Moicano
Throws Isolated Strikes
The most important question in this fight
for me is: What will be Renato Moicano’s game plan be? Because when Renato
Moicano fights intelligently and sticks to an effective game plan, he is
incredibly difficult to beat and is not the type of fighter whom you can just
march forward and knock out.
Sometimes predictions are based on
what you assume a fighter will do. And without knowing what the fight will look
like, I am going to assume that Renato Moicano will not stand right in front of
The Korean Zombie and will fight similarly to how he did against Jeremy
Stephens: high on movement, fighting off the back foot, and counterstriking.
Moicano should look to implement leg kicks in the fight to score points and
generally not get lured into a slugout with Zombie.
Korean Zombie should look to bait
Renato Moicano throughout the fight and become more of a counterstriker than
usual. Moicano usually doesn’t throw in combinations, so following a jab, Zombie
should look to counter with power shots, including to the body. Zombie will
have a power advantage, and if the fight does not go the distance, it will
likely be because of a Zombie KO. Posturing, baiting, and countering with power
is Zombie’s best chance at victory, but it is not his only one. He is more than
capable of fighting his usual fight and outstriking Moicano, especially if
Moicano does not implement a high-movement game plan.
This is a very tough one to call. I
believe Moicano will win more minutes of the fight than The Korean Zombie,
perhaps by implementing the type of strategy described for him: high movement,
implementing leg kicks, fighting off the back foot. He is also capable of
beating Zombie by standing with him conventionally, even though that would not
be his leading path to victory. However, I do believe that Zombie is more
likely to get the finish, particularly in the later rounds or potentially even
win a very narrow decision despite Moicano perhaps getting the better of the
statistics.
Prediction: Chan Sung Jung
Confidence Level: 2/10
Preliminary Card Predictions:
Andre Ewell over Anderson Dos Santos
Confidence Level: 4/10
Eric Spicely over Deron Winn
Confidence Level: 1/10
Molly McCann over Ariane Lipski
Confidence Level: 3/10
Jairzinho Rozenstrunk over Allen
Crowder
Confidence Level: 2/10
Luis Pena over Matt Wiman
Confidence Level: 3/10
Ashley Yoder over Syuri Kondo
Confidence Level: 2/10
Kevin Aguilar over Dan Ige
Confidence Level: 4/10
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