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On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we invite Ilima-Lei Macfarlane into our studios to talk about empowering women with self-defense workshops and a scholarship that provides travel and cultural enrichment. Plus, local band Seven Suns reveals how the band came together and performs their latest single.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is a Hawaiian mixed martial artist who has made waves in the Bellator MMA organization as its former flyweight champion. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, her journey in martial arts began with a background in judo. This early start laid the foundation for her eventual transition to MMA.Known for her aggressive fighting style and formidable ground game, Macfarlane quickly climbed the ranks in Bellator, showcasing her skills and determination in the cage. Her unique blend of striking and grappling has earned her numerous victories and accolades, making her a fan favorite in the MMA community.Off the mat, Macfarlane is a passionate advocate for her home state of Hawaii, often speaking out on issues close to her heart, such as environmental conservation and indigenous rights. She embodies the spirit of aloha, both inside and outside the cage, and continues to inspire young athletes with her dedication and resilience.With her charisma, talent, and commitment to her roots, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has cemented her place as one of the most exciting fighters in women's MMA and a true ambassador for Hawaiian culture.
This week I try to fight through a cold to deliver an episode breaking down UFC Vegas 80. I talk about the big finishes, the decisions and what's next for some of the winners on the card. I also get into the results of Bellator 300 and the future of the company. I talk briefly about UFC Vegas 81, but will go into more detail on the picks episode this Thursday - cheers! Buy me a drink MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops MMA on the Rocks Hoodies Support the Show Check out Cynch propane delivery service UFC Vegas 80 was a mixed martial arts event held on October 7, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The event was headlined by a lightweight bout between Grant Dawson and Bobby Green. Main Card Bobby Green defeated Grant Dawson by TKO (strikes) at 0:33 of Round 1. Joe Pyfer defeated Abdul Razak Alhassan by technical submission (arm triangle choke) at 2:05 of Round 2. Joaquin Buckley defeated Alex Morono by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 30-26). Drew Dober defeated Ricky Glenn by TKO (punches) at 2:46 of Round 1. Bill Algeo defeated Alexander Hernandez by unanimous decision (30-27 x3). Undercard Karolina Kowalkiewicz defeated Diana Belbita by unanimous decision (30-27 x3). Nate Maness defeated Mateus Mendonca by TKO (punches) at 4:40 of Round 1. Vanessa Demopoulos defeated Kanako Murata by unanimous decision (29-28 x3). Aoriqileng defeated Johnny Munoz by unanimous decision (29-28 x3). JJ Aldrich defeated Montana De La Rosa by unanimous decision (30-27 x3). #Bellator300 was a mixed martial arts event held on September 23, 2023, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, United States. The event was headlined by a lightweight title fight between champion Usman Nurmagomedov and former champion Brent Primus. Main Card Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Brent Primus by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) to retain the lightweight title. Cris Cyborg defeated Cat Zingano by TKO (ground and pound) at 4:01 of Round 1 to retain the women's featherweight title. Liz Carmouche defeated Ilima-Lei Macfarlane by TKO (injury) at 0:17 of Round 5 to win the vacant women's flyweight title. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mmaontherocks/support
Join us as we discuss the Bellator 300 title fights including Usman Nurmagomedov vs Brent Primus, Cris Cyborg vs Cat Zingano, Liz Carmouche vs Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, the UFC Vegas 80 main event where Bobby Green knocked out Grant Dawson, and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:23) - Bellator 300 recap (C) Usman Nurmagomedov defeats (4) Brent Primus via Unanimous Decision (C) Cris Cyborg defeats (1) Cat Zingano via TKO (C) Liz Carmouche defeats (2) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane via TKO (18:59) - UFC Vegas 80 main event recap: Bobby Green defeats (10) Grant Dawson via KO (28:30) - The rest of UFC Vegas 80 Joe Pyfer defeats Abdul Razak Alhassan via Submission Joaquin Buckley defeats Alex Morono via Unanimous Decision Drew Dober defeats Ricky Glenn via TKO Bill Algeo defeats Alexander Hernandez via Unanimous Decision Nate Maness defeats Mateus Mendonca via TKO (32:45) - Derek Brunson signs with the PFL (34:29) - Outro - - Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Subscribe to The Below Average Joe's YouTube channel HERE Follow the show on Instagram Follow the show on TikTok Follow the show on Twitter - - Subscribe to the Battling Fore Bogey YouTube channel HERE Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Instagram Follow Battling Fore Bogey on TikTok Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Twitter - - Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebelowaveragejoesmma/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebelowaveragejoesmma/support
Bobby Green knocked out Grant Dawson in just over 30 seconds at the UFC APEX on Saturday, which may have overshadowed a historic night for Bellator that featured three world championship bouts. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and José Youngs react to UFC Vegas 80 and Bellator 300, and discuss which promotion won the weekend. Additionally, they discuss Green's massive finish of Grant Dawson to pull off the big upset, where “King” goes from here, Joe Pyfer's future at 185, and more. Also, the panel talks Usman Nurmagomedov's complete dominance of Brent Primus to retain the Bellator lightweight title in the main event, Cris Cyborg's destruction of Cat Zingano and Leah McCourt appearing to be next in line for the featherweight title, the lackluster flyweight title fight between Liz Carmouche and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaheen Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bobby Green knocked out Grant Dawson in just over 30 seconds at the UFC APEX on Saturday, which may have overshadowed a historic night for Bellator that featured three world championship bouts. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and José Youngs react to UFC Vegas 80 and Bellator 300, and discuss which promotion won the weekend. Additionally, they discuss Green's massive finish of Grant Dawson to pull off the big upset, where “King” goes from here, Joe Pyfer's future at 185, and more. Also, the panel talks Usman Nurmagomedov's complete dominance of Brent Primus to retain the Bellator lightweight title in the main event, Cris Cyborg's destruction of Cat Zingano and Leah McCourt appearing to be next in line for the featherweight title, the lackluster flyweight title fight between Liz Carmouche and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaheen Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bobby Green knocked out Grant Dawson in just over 30 seconds at the UFC APEX on Saturday, which may have overshadowed a historic night for Bellator that featured three world championship bouts. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and José Youngs react to UFC Vegas 80 and Bellator 300, and discuss which promotion won the weekend. Additionally, they discuss Green's massive finish of Grant Dawson to pull off the big upset, where “King” goes from here, Joe Pyfer's future at 185, and more. Also, the panel talks Usman Nurmagomedov's complete dominance of Brent Primus to retain the Bellator lightweight title in the main event, Cris Cyborg's destruction of Cat Zingano and Leah McCourt appearing to be next in line for the featherweight title, the lackluster flyweight title fight between Liz Carmouche and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaheen Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's gonna be a loaded Saturday of fights, tune in as we discuss not four or five but eight fights across UFC and Bellator! Bellator 300 actually outnumbers UFC with WMMA fights this Saturday with five fights and were supposed to include two title fights, but MacFarlene missed weight! Tonight we discuss UFC FIGHT NIGHT and BELLATOR 300's line up women fights: UFC: JJ Aldrich vs. Montana De La Rosa, Vanessa Demopolous vs. Kananko Murata, Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Diana Belbita Bellator: Ilara Joane vs. Jena Bishop, Sara McMann vs. Leah McCourt, Lorrany Santos vs. Jackie Cataline, Liz Carmouche vs. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, and Cris Cyborg vs. Cat Zingano. So tune in and subscribe!!
Usman Nurmagomedov and Grant Dawson have extremely high ceilings at 155 pounds, and both fighters will be featured in main events as the UFC and Bellator go head-to-head on Saturday. But is Nurmagomedov's title fight against Brent Primus at Bellator 300 more intriguing than Dawson facing Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 80? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and José Youngs preview both events, and discuss the excitement surrounding the 26-year-old Nurmagomedov, his incredibly bright future, and what they would like to see for the lightweight phenom if this is his final Bellator fight with rumors of a sale. They also discuss Cris Cyborg's return to MMA action against Cat Zingano, and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane badly missing weight for her championship opportunity against Liz Carmouche. Additionally, the panel previews the Dawson vs. Green headliner at the UFC APEX, the low-key banger for the event, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaheen Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Usman Nurmagomedov and Grant Dawson have extremely high ceilings at 155 pounds, and both fighters will be featured in main events as the UFC and Bellator go head-to-head on Saturday. But is Nurmagomedov's title fight against Brent Primus at Bellator 300 more intriguing than Dawson facing Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 80? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and José Youngs preview both events, and discuss the excitement surrounding the 26-year-old Nurmagomedov, his incredibly bright future, and what they would like to see for the lightweight phenom if this is his final Bellator fight with rumors of a sale. They also discuss Cris Cyborg's return to MMA action against Cat Zingano, and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane badly missing weight for her championship opportunity against Liz Carmouche. Additionally, the panel previews the Dawson vs. Green headliner at the UFC APEX, the low-key banger for the event, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaheen Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Usman Nurmagomedov and Grant Dawson have extremely high ceilings at 155 pounds, and both fighters will be featured in main events as the UFC and Bellator go head-to-head on Saturday. But is Nurmagomedov's title fight against Brent Primus at Bellator 300 more intriguing than Dawson facing Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 80? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and José Youngs preview both events, and discuss the excitement surrounding the 26-year-old Nurmagomedov, his incredibly bright future, and what they would like to see for the lightweight phenom if this is his final Bellator fight with rumors of a sale. They also discuss Cris Cyborg's return to MMA action against Cat Zingano, and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane badly missing weight for her championship opportunity against Liz Carmouche. Additionally, the panel previews the Dawson vs. Green headliner at the UFC APEX, the low-key banger for the event, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaheen Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join us as we discuss the UFC Vegas 80 main event between Grant Dawson and Bobby Green, the three title fights at Bellator 300 including Usman Nurmagomedov vs Brent Primus, Cris Cyborg vs Cat Zingano, and Liz Carmouche vs Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, and Arnold Allen vs Movsar Evloev being booked for UFC 297 in January! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:30) - Bellator 300 title fight previews (C) Usman Nurmagomedov vs (4) Brent Primus (C) Cris Cyborg vs (1) Cat Zingano (C) Liz Carmouche vs (2) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (20:11) - UFC Vegas 80 main event preview: (10) Grant Dawson vs Bobby Green (29:46) - (4) Arnold Allen vs (9) Movsar Evloev booked for UFC 297 (32:33) - Outro - - Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Subscribe to The Below Average Joe's YouTube channel HERE Follow the show on Instagram Follow the show on TikTok Follow the show on Twitter - - Subscribe to the Battling Fore Bogey YouTube channel HERE Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Instagram Follow Battling Fore Bogey on TikTok Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Twitter - - Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebelowaveragejoesmma/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebelowaveragejoesmma/support
Kanoa Leahey with Brian McInnis from Spectrum News App on Ilima-Lei Macfarlane's unfortunate situation regarding her possible last fight for the world title, as well as reactions to the LA Clippers training camp. Spectrum News' Chris McLachlin also provides commentary on Rainbow Wahine Volleyball on the road and what happened to cause this past weekends sweep.
Happy Aloha Friday, beautiful people! Tons of NFL and college football talk from Ku'u and Paul, breaking down Thursday night's Bears' win over the Commanders before looking ahead to the weekend ahead. We also play a clip of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane's availability ahead of her Saturday bout in Bellator 300.
Sean Sheehan is back to give his preview, betting odds and predictions for Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs. Primus which goes down at the Pechanga Arena, San Diego featuring 3 World Championship fights.Timestamps:(00:00) Bellator 300 and the future of Bellator (Possible PFL merger)(03:02) Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Brent Primus(08:46) Cristiane Justino vs. Cat Zingano(17:41) Liz Carmouche vs. Ilima-Lei MacFarlane(23:21) Davion Franklin vs. Slim Trabelsi(24:18) Henry Corrales vs. Kai Kamaka III(24:48) Bobby Seronio III vs. Alberto Garcia(24:57) Romero Cotton vs. Grant Neal(25:01) Sergio Cossio vs. Jesse Roberts(25:04) Mukhamed Berkhamov vs. Herman Terrado(25:14) Dovletdzhan Yagshimauradov vs. Maciej Rozanski(25:22) Dmytrii Hrytsenko vs. Justin Montalvo(25:26) Sara McMann vs. Leah McCourt(28:57) Bellator 300 Picks Recap
October 02, 2023 "Bellator's Seminal Event" • MMA News -Cedric Doumbe Lights Up Paris -Angela Lee Starts Fight Story, Vacates Title • UFC Vegas 80 Preview -Grant Dawson vs Bobby Green • Bellator 300 Preview -Usman Nurmagomedov vs Brent Primus -Cris Cyborg vs Cat Zingano -Liz Carmouche vs Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
Join us as we discuss the UFC Vegas 78 main event between Vicente Luque and Rafael Dos Anjos, Dana White's Contender Series week 1, Bellator 300 featuring 4 title fights, and Neil Magny stepping in on short notice to fight Ian Machado-Garry! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (6:55) - UFC Vegas 78 main event preview: (10) Vicente Luque vs (9 LW) Rafael Dos Anjos (24:09) - Dana White's Contender Series season 7, week 1 recap Kevin Borjas defeats Victor Dias via Unanimous Decision Payton Talbott defeats Reyes Cortez Jr. via Unanimous Decision Caio Machado defeats Kevin Szarflarski via Unanimous Decision Tom Nolan defeats Bogdan Grad via KO Cesar Almeida defeats Lucas Fernando via Unanimous Decision (48:09) - Bellator 300 announced and will feature 4 championship fights (C) Ryan Bader vs (1) Linton Vassell (C) Cris Cyborg vs (1) Cat Zingano (C) Usman Nurmagomedov vs (4) Brent Primus (C) Liz Carmouche vs (2) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (1:00:03) - (8) Geoff Neal OUT, (11) Neil Magny IN vs (13) Ian Machado-Garry (1:09:22) - Closing statements - - Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Subscribe to The Below Average Joe's YouTube channel HERE Follow the show on Instagram Follow the show on TikTok Follow the show on Twitter - - Subscribe to the Battling Fore Bogey YouTube channel HERE Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Instagram Follow Battling Fore Bogey on TikTok Follow Battling Fore Bogey on Twitter - - Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebelowaveragejoesmma/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebelowaveragejoesmma/support
Our guest today is a Native-Hawaiian professional MMA fighter from the island of O'ahu. She is the inaugural and former Bellator Women's Flyweight World Champion. Currently she is the 2nd ranked women's flyweight fighter in Bellator and the 5th overall pound-for-pound fighter in the women's rankings. This wrestling state champion received her Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology and her Master's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a focus on indigenous issues from San Diego State University. She is also the founder of Nā Wahine Toa, a foundation that focuses on teaching self-defense, self-love, self-preservation and the protection of sacred sites including our bodies, our divine feminine entities and our ʻāina (land). Through fundraising, donations and her win bonuses from fights, Ilima-Lei has been able to award a total of 22 scholarships to young girls around the world including natives of Mexico, Jamaica, Canada, Panama, Hawai'i and Turtle Island. In this episode we talk about going to Punahou, how she got into MMA and became a World Champion, her foundation Nā Wahine Toa, her future goals, and so much more. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadias Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepitAlohaPod/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Keepitalohapod Filmed at https://id8studios.org/
Kanoa is joined by Billy Hull this BTS Wednesday to chat everything from the NFL Draft, to UH Baseball's possible NCAA regional selection and Big West standings. Billy gives his take on Ilima-Lei Macfarlane's recent victory at Bellator 295.
April 24, 2023 "Sergei Surges Past Blaydes" • UFC Vegas 71 Recap -Sergei Pavlovich vs Curtis Blaydes • Bellator 294 & 295 Recap -Raufeon Stots vs Patchy Mix -Liz Carmouche vs DeAnna Bennett 2 -Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs Kana Watanabe • MMA News -Fight Announcements -Whittaker vs Du Plessis -Muhammad vs Burns • UFC Vegas 72 Preview -Song Yadong vs Ricky Simon
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Sean Sheehan is back to give his preview, betting odds and predictions for Bellator 294 - Carmouche vs. Bennett 2 and Bellator 295 - Stots vs. Mix which go down back-to-back in Honolulu, Hawaii. Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:20) Deanna Bennett vs Liz Carmouche 2 (Bellator 294)(10:02) Raufeon Stots vs. Patrick Mix (Bellator 295)(16:58) Aaron Pico vs. James Gonzalez (Bellator 295)(21:19) Tim Johnson vs. Said Sowma (Bellator 294)(22:19) Sara McMann vs. Arlene Blencowe (Bellator 294)(23:44) Levan Chokheli vs. Michael Lombardo (Bellator 294)(24:29) Tyrell Fortune vs. Sergey Bilostenniy (Bellator 294)(25:02) Ilara Joanne vs. Bruna Ellen / Davion Franklin vs. Kasim Aras (Bellator 295)(25:32) Keoni Diggs vs. Weber Almeida (Bellator 295)(25:45) Kai Kamaka III vs. Adli Edwards (Bellator 295)(26:18) Yancy Medeiros vs. Charlie Leary (Bellator 295)(26:58) Mads Burnell vs. Justin Gonzales (Bellator 295)(28:28) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs. Kana Watanabe (Bellator 295)(29:32) Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Ray Borg (Bellator 295)(31:01) Bellator 294 and Bellator 295 Predictions
Ilima Lei Macfarlane joins the show to preview her bout in Bellator 295 next Saturday. Eno Sarris from The Athletic talks the MLB and how much you can gleam from a 13-0 start for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 162 game season. Eric Matthews, the new Director of Marketing and Fan Experience at UH-Manoa, visits the Paxca Studio to breakdown what he's doing now with his new title, and why he wanted the job.
The search continues at this hour for the driver in a hit and run that killed a high school student. The heartbreaking plea from the victim's mother. The suspected spy balloon from China was initially aiming to float over Hawaii. New details on its original path and what took it off course. Ilima Lei Macfarlane talks about the fight of her life, and we're not talking about when she's inside the ring. An exclusive interview with the MMA star after the arrest of her former basketball coach who's been accused of sexual misconduct. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane joins Kanoa Leahey and Billy Hull on Let's Talk Sports to talk about her #onelastrun at the Bellator belt. She recently announced her next fight against No.2 Kana Watanabe which will be on April 22, 2023 at the Neil Blaisdell.
Josh Pacheco and Hunter Hughes are joined by Ilima Lei Macfarlane to talk about the new Bellator in Hawaii, as well as her life after what sounds like her final fight in Bellator.
Kanoa Leahey is joined by his favorite Wednesday guest host in the Star Advertiser's Billy Hull for Billy Hull Wednesdays, and they break it down with Ilima Lei Macfarlane as she joins the guys in person to break down what seems like what could be the final bout for her Bellator career.
Join us as we discuss Marlon Vera's brutal head kick knockout against Dominick Cruz, Goiti Yamauchi's top five win over Neiman Gracie, Kayla Harrison and Cris Cyborg trading jabs on Twitter, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:26) - UFC San Diego recap: (5) Marlon Vera defeats (8) Dominick Cruz via KO (20:18) - Bellator 284 recap: Goiti Yamauchi defeats (5) Neiman Gracie via KO (26:32) - PFL Playoffs Week 2 recap (38:44) - PFL Chairman Donn Davis pleads for the Kayla Harrison vs Cris Cyborg fight to become a reality and both fighters respond (46:45) - Fight announcements (13) Erin Blanchfield vs (15) Molly McCann | November 12 | UFC 281 (4) Derek Brunson vs (8) Jack Hermansson | December 3 | UFC Fight Night (C) Jiri Prochazka vs (1) Glover Teixeira 2 | December 10 | UFC 282 (53:21) - THE REST (Other notable performances from the weekend) Bellator 284: (4) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defeats Bruna Ellen via Unanimous Decision Bellator 284: Aaron Jeffery defeats (2) Austin Vanderford via TKO UFC San Diego: Nate Landwehr defeats David Onama via Majority Decision UFC San Diego: Priscila Cachoeira defeats Ariane Lipski via TKO UFC San Diego: Gerald Meerschaert defeats Bruno Silva via Submission UFC San Diego: (13) Angela Hill defeats Loopy Godniez via Unanimous Decision UFC San Diego: Tyson Nam defeats Ode Osbourne via KO (1:11:05) - Below Average Bet Slip recap (1:16:24) - Closing statements Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Our Linktree can take you straight to our Donation and Voice Message options, video episodes on YouTube, social media platforms, and more! Simply click the following link and explore where you can support, engage and interact with our podcast: https://linktr.ee/baj_mmapodcast Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebelowaveragejoesmma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebelowaveragejoesmma/support
Former UH Football player and coach Nick Rolovich filed a $25 million lawsuit against Washington State University for wrongful termination, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane returns to the cage this Friday at Bellator 284, and we talk about the haters that are gonna hate.
Happy Aloha Friday! There's a lot going - Ilima-Lei Macfarlane misses weight for the first time in her career, but her fight against Bruna Ellen today is still on; UH Athletics announces NIL partnerships for student-athletes; Hawai'i could make it into the Little League World Series again if they can beat Arizona in the West Region Championship today; and more!
Join us as we break down the most significant fights for UFC San Diego, Bellator 284, and PFL Playoffs Week 2, discuss Bo Nickal's performance on Dana White's Contender Series and why he didn't get a contract, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (7:16) - PointsBet Sportsbook partnership OFFER New users can receive a 100% MATCH on their first deposit up to $2000! All you have to do is sign up with the link below OR download the PointsBet Sportsbook app and use code "MMAJOES" in the promotion box! PointsBet Sportsbook sign-up link: https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_500&utm_term=Unbounce&utm_content=Caroline_Weeks&promo=MMAJOES (8:39) - UFC San Diego main event preview: (5) Marlon Vera vs (8) Dominick Cruz (20:10) - Bellator 284 main event preview: (5) Neiman Gracie vs Goiti Yamauchi (26:44) - PFL Playoffs week 2 preview: Heavyweight & Welterweight (35:38) - DWCS season 6, week 3 recap (51:49) - Tidbits (Other notable MMA news stories from the week) Cesar Gracie speaks about Nick Diaz's state going into his fight with Robbie Lawler Uriah Hall retires from MMA Terrance McKinney becomes a father UFC 283 will be in Rio De Janeiro in January 2023 (1:04:10) - Fight announcements (4) Aaron Pico vs (6) Jeremy Kennedy | October 1 | Bellator 286 (3) Juan Archuletta vs (10) Enrique Barzola | October 1 | Bellator 286 (1:06:06) - THE REST (Other notable fights to look out for this weekend) Bellator 284: (1) Valentin Moldavsky vs (5) Steve Mowry Bellator 284: (5) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs Bruna Ellen Bellator 284: (2) Austin Vanderford vs Aaron Jeffery UFC San Diego: Nate Landwehr vs David Onama UFC San Diego: Bruno Silva vs Gerald Meerschaert UFC San Diego: (13) Angela Hill vs Loopy Godinez (1:33:56) - Closing statements Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Our Linktree can take you straight to our Donation and Voice Message options, video episodes on YouTube, social media platforms, and more! Simply click the following link and explore where you can support, engage and interact with our podcast: https://linktr.ee/baj_mmapodcast Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebelowaveragejoesmma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebelowaveragejoesmma/support
The Sports Animals jump on in the morning for Bobby. Ben Volin from The Boston Globe breaks down the Miami Dolphins and their tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton over the last three years and the ripple effect from those talks to Tom Brady's final year in New England. Ilima Lei Macfarlane jumps on the preview her upcoming Bellator 284 fight on August 12th. Bobby Curran hops on the airwaves for a quick update on his health. Amy Gutierez from the MLB Network to update us on the San Francisco Giants.
Today On Rikishi Driver Talk, I Chat With Former 5x Bellator MMA Flyweight Champion & Pineapple Princess Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, Also Know As The ilimanator. About Growing Up In Honolulu, Hawaii. Being the youngest of six kids & her growing interest in Native-American culture and combat sports while attending San Diego State University. Instagram @ilimanator twitter @ilimanator Check out Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Nā Wahine Toa Foundation Instagram. Helping our native communities, women, nation, and youth find their inner warriors. https://www.instagram.com/nawahinetoa/ website https://ilimanator.com/ Subscribe and hit the bell to see a new video each Week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therikishidrivertalkshow/support
Join us as we discuss Jessica Andrade's history-making return to strawweight against Amanda Lemos at UFC Vegas 52, Liz Carmouche and Cris Cyborg's title fight victories at Bellator 278 and Bellator 279, PFL's first regular-season event of 2022, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:42) - UFC Vegas 52 recap: (1 FLW) Jessica Andrade defeats Amanda Lemos via Submission (9:02) - Bellator 279 recap: (C) Cris Cyborg defeats (1) Arlene Blencowe via Unanimous Decision (15:27) - Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix opening round recap (21:47) - Bellator 278 recap: (2) Liz Carmouche defeats (C) Juliana Velasquez via TKO (28:29) - PFL 1 recap: Clay Collard defeats Jeremy Stephens via Unanimous Decision (31:55) - Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou in a mixed rules fight next year? (40:39) - THE REST (other notable performances from UFC Vegas 52, Bellator 278 & 279, and PFL 1) UFC Vegas 52: Claudio Puelles defeats Clay Guida via Submission UFC Vegas 52: (14) Maycee Barber defeats Montana De La Rosa via Unanimous Decision UFC Vegas 52: Charles Jourdain defeats Lando Vannata via Submission Bellator 279: Justine Kish defeats (1) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane via Unanimous Decision PFL 1: Raush Manfio defeats Don Madge via KO PFL 1: Antonio Carlos Junior defeats Delan Monte via Submission (55:44) - Closing statements + Let us know your thoughts Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Our Linktree can take you straight to our Donation and Voice Message options, video episodes on YouTube, social media platforms, and more! Simply click the following link and explore where you can support, engage and interact with our podcast: https://linktr.ee/baj_mmapodcast Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/belowaveragejoes-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belowaveragejoes-podcast/support
We hope you all enjoy this MMA Weekend Preview show! Join us as we break down the biggest fights for UFC Vegas 52, Bellator 278, and Bellator 279, and give our thoughts on Dana White's most recent comments regarding a potential Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic matchup, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - UFC Vegas 52 main event preview: (10) Amanda Lemos vs (1 FLW) Jessica Andrade (15:29) -Bellator 278 main event preview: (C) Juliana Velasquez vs (2) Liz Carmouche (22:08) - Bellator 279 main event preview: (C) Cris Cyborg vs (1) Arlene Blencowe (27:50) - Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix opening round preview (34:19) - Fight announcements (12) Brad Tavares vs Dricus Du Plessis SCHEDULED for UFC 276 on July 2 (36:06) - Things we missed (Other notable MMA news stories from the week) Darren Till and Khamzat Chimaev's awkward encounter with Joaquin Buckley Dana White says Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic makes sense Michael Bisping vs Jake Paul…are we serious? (52:13) - THE REST (Other notable fights to look out for this weekend) UFC Vegas 52: (12) Sumudaerji vs (14) Manel Kape UFC Vegas 52: (14) Maycee Barber vs Montana De La Rosa UFC Vegas 52: Lando Vannata vs Charles Jourdain Bellator 279: (1) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs Justine Kish Bellator 279: (6 FW) Emmanuel Sanchez vs Yancy Medeiros (1:02:23) - Closing statements + Let us know your thoughts Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Our Linktree can take you straight to our Donation and Voice Message options, video episodes on YouTube, social media platforms, and more! Simply click the following link and explore where you can support, engage and interact with our podcast: https://linktr.ee/baj_mmapodcast Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/belowaveragejoes-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belowaveragejoes-podcast/support
Sean Sheehan previews Bellator 279: Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 which goes down this Saturday. Bellator 279 features two title fights and Rizin star, Kyoji Horihuchi's return to Bellator.BetUS.com is offering our listeners an incredible 125% bonus on their deposit. Use code SHERDOG and get $2500 in extra money to make fight night even better.► Use code: SHERDOGhttps://bit.ly/SherdogBetUSTimestamps:(00:00) Intro & sponsor(04:05) Sumiko Inaba vs. Whittany Pyles(05:16) Randi Field vs. Maraya Miller(05:41) Janay Harding vs. Dayana Silva(08:49) Keoni Diggs vs. Bobby King(09:54) Emmanuel Sanchez vs. Yancy Medeiros(12:20) BetUS.com Sponsor | Use code: SHERDOG(12:53) Goiti Yamauchi vs. Levan Chokheli(15:53) Justin Gonzales vs. Kai Kamaka III(17:14) Lance Gibson Jr. vs. Nainoa Dung(18:07) Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Patrick Mix(21:54) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs. Justine Kish(24:02) Juan Archuleta vs. Raufeon Stots(27:26) Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino vs. Arlene Blencowe
Gery comes on this Tuesday with some very special guests. Former UH Women's Basketball player and NOW LA Sparks player Amy Atwell joins the show to talk about the moment she saw her name pop up in the WNBA Draft. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane joins the show to talk about Bellator 279 coming up next Saturday at the Blaisfell Arena. And Bob Nightengale from USA Today talks about the MLB as the season has started with some great games.
Josh Pacheco fills in for Bobby Curran today. Lori Santi from Spectrum Sports talks Big West basketball as the Rainbow Wahine take on their first game of the Big West Tournament, as well as UH Softball taking on Jocelyn Alo and the Oklahoma Sooners this week as well. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane comes on to talk about the return of Bellator to the islands, as well as her fight in April.
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is a Hawaii native, who now lives in San Diego, California. Ilima-Lei is a very successful MMA fighter, and former 5x Bellator MMA Flyweight Champion. But what you may not know, is she is contemplating a possible run for office back in her home state of Hawaii. Macfarlane and KUSI's Mark Mathis spoke in-depth about her fighting career and why those close to her believe she should run for some sort of political position.
Arlene Blencowe takes on Dayana Silva at Bellator 262. The featherweight fight goes down on Friday, July 16th live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.Blencowe came on BTB to discuss multiple topics including: -the Australian boxing scene being hot-a possible return to boxing being possible with Bellator MMA's Showtime broadcasts as of late-having to pay to fight when she captured a pair of world championship titles in boxing-her last MMA bout with Cris Cyborg and that second bid for the Bellator MMA featherweight belt-training at Jackson Wink w/ fellow Boxing/ MMA crossovers like Claressa Shields and Holly Holm-her first time inside a cage being when she stepped in to compete during her MMA debut-her surprise Muay Thai debut and the redemptive nature of her second Muay Thai contest-fighting three opponents in a single night for $100 during an MMA event in 2013-wanting a bantamweight class within Bellator MMA and the respectful fight idea at 135 pounds with Ilima-Lei Macfarlane that was suggested between the two several months ago-the myriad of serious injuries Blencowe has had throughout her combative career-what aspects of her fighting approach and demeanor has endeared her to Bellator MMA fans
For this episode, José Youngs, Guilherme Cruz, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA. Topics include fallout from UFC 256, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno violent Fight of the Year candidate, Charles Oliveira's dominant win over Tony Ferguson, Kevin Holland's knockout of Ronaldo Souza, Ciryl Gane's finish of Junior dos Santos, Juliana Velasquez's win over Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, and more The three will also look ahead to UFC Vegas 17, headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon : @ekc Follow Guilherme Cruz: @guicruzzz Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For this episode, José Youngs, Guilherme Cruz, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA. Topics include fallout from UFC 256, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno violent Fight of the Year candidate, Charles Oliveira's dominant win over Tony Ferguson, Kevin Holland's knockout of Ronaldo Souza, Ciryl Gane's finish of Junior dos Santos, Juliana Velasquez's win over Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, and more The three will also look ahead to UFC Vegas 17, headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon : @ekc Follow Guilherme Cruz: @guicruzzz Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For this episode, José Youngs, Guilherme Cruz, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA. Topics include fallout from UFC 256, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno violent Fight of the Year candidate, Charles Oliveira’s dominant win over Tony Ferguson, Kevin Holland’s knockout of Ronaldo Souza, Ciryl Gane’s finish of Junior dos Santos, Juliana Velasquez’s win over Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, and more The three will also look ahead to UFC Vegas 17, headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon : @ekc Follow Guilherme Cruz: @guicruzzz Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
University of Hawaii linebacker Darius Muasau is the guest for this episode. He reflects on his prolific season, his 1st Team All-Mountain West selection and what motivates him to perform on the field. Kanoa and Jordan start off the show discussing their preference for the new nickname for the Cleveland baseball team before getting into the surprise New Mexico Bowl bid for UH football, quarterback McKenzie Milton choosing to transfer to Florida State, the return of college hoops to the islands (including an all-time victory for Hawaii Pacific University), and the end of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane's reign as champion in Bellator. Plus, as always, the fellas end the show with their "Best and Worst".
Sometimes abuse comes from those in highly trusted positions. This week join Elizabeth and Miyo as they speak with reigning Bellator MMA Flyweight Champion and sexual assault survivor, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. As a native Hawaiian, Ilimia-Lei shares her story of rising above sexual misconduct at the hand of a former coach, and sheds light on the various forms of abuse plaguing indigenous populations.Support the show (https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/donate)
Bellator champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane joins José Youngs and Alexander K. Lee to break down how the coronavirus affected her wedding plans, Bellator MMA's response to the pandemic, possible scenarios for UFC 249, possible replacements for Khabib Nurmagomedov, and more. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Petesy Carroll: @PetesyCarroll Follow Ilima-Lei Macfarlane: @ilimanator Follow E. Casey Leydon: @EKC Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kate Jackson joins John Hyon Ko of Kumite TV leading into her title shot against flyweight champion Ilima Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 236 on December 21 in Hawaii. The Bellator flyweight title challenger talks upcoming title fight against Ilima Lei MacFarlane, fighting twice in eight days on TUF, mental approach, and more. Subscribe to Kumite TV https://www.youtube.com/c/KumiteTV Fighter Interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpBStxIAJ_qVhp1kQ-CJzpTa2HIJ32Qmj Follow John Hyon Ko on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JHKMMA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhkmma/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHKMMA
Ilima "The Pineapple Princess" Macfarlane is the 4x Bellator MMA Flyweight Champion, and currently holds a perfect 10-0 MMA record. She is also the EBI combat jiu-jitsu flyweight champion, and she is a brown belt under 10p Freaks Brother Richie Martinez. This episode is brought to you by VHTS.EUROPE.
Josh and Sammy are joined by Bellator flyweight world champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane as they discuss her rise in Bellator, relationship with Scott Coker, Hawaii in MMA, her upbringing, underwater training and more.
On today's episode of The Aligned Life Podcast, we're chatting with special guest, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, the Hawaii native and Bellator MMA flyweight champion with a 9-0 record who is currently fighting out of San Diego. In this episode, you'll hear Ilima discuss: How she got into the world of professional MMA How seeking a healthy lifestyle turned into a professional career Representing her home state and breaking so many barriers in the MMA realm Why rehab and recovery is imperative to her performance The importance of sportsmanship How she stays balanced and relatable Dealing with trolls and haters on Instagram Ilima's IG- @ilimanator Products mentioned: Work with us: Interested in one on one health coaching with Rachel? Schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation with Rachel -Sheanutrition@gmail.com Schedule a consult with Dr. Shea: Alignedlifewell@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram and Facebook @alignedlifewellness For more information about Dr. Devin Shea and Rachel Freeman, please visit www.alignedlifewellness.com If you have any questions that you would like answered in future podcast episodes, please email Alignedlifemedia@gmail.com If you like this episode, please leave a rating, review and don't forget to subscribe. Share with a loved one who you think could benefit from this information! Affiliates & Discount Codes: Get 25% off your first Thrive Market order here! Get $10 off your first Imperfect Produce Box here! Check out our friends at Paleo Treats at Paleotreats.com/alignedlife
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