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3 episodes with Linton Vassell
2 episodes with Linton Vassell
3 episodes with Linton Vassell
3 episodes with Linton Vassell
2 episodes with Linton Vassell
2 episodes with Linton Vassell
2 episodes with Linton Vassell
2 episodes with Linton Vassell
2 episodes with Linton Vassell
Jeff 'Chalkx' Fox and Daniel 'Gumby' Vreeland are back in your earholes with their PFL 2025 first-round heavyweight betting guide! The PFL tournament rolls on, with the heaviest weight classes going at it this Thursday in Orlando. On this episode, the boys preview and give out winning plays for the heavyweight tournament. Listen in and tag along! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro8:17 - Rodrigo Nascimento vs Abraham Bably12:40 - Linton Vassell vs Oleg Popov17:02 - Alexandr Romanov vs Tim Johnson22:30 - Valentin Moldavsky vs Sergey Bilostenniy Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)
Jeff 'Chalkx' Fox and Daniel 'Gumby' Vreeland are back in your earholes with their PFL 2025 first-round heavyweight betting guide! The PFL tournament rolls on, with the heaviest weight classes going at it this Thursday in Orlando. On this episode, the boys preview and give out winning plays for the heavyweight tournament. Listen in and tag along! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro8:17 - Rodrigo Nascimento vs Abraham Bably12:40 - Linton Vassell vs Oleg Popov17:02 - Alexandr Romanov vs Tim Johnson22:30 - Valentin Moldavsky vs Sergey Bilostenniy Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFOLLOW The Hosts On Social MediaJeff Fox - http://www.twitter.com/jefffoxwriterDaniel Vreeland - http://www.twitter.com/gumbyvreelandShow - http://www.twitter.com/sgpnmmaGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)
This week, we bring in 2 Bellator/PFL stars with different opinions on how PFL is doing things. Or are they really different? Corey Anderson has been vocal on X about wanting to fight, and it seems Vadim Nemkov is ducking him! Meanwhile, Linton Vassell is posting on his Instagram about how happy he is to be in the 2025 PFL Tournament! Why the difference?! Find out RIGHT NOW on the Fight In Sight Podcast!!!Now follow and subscribe, tell your friends about us, and buy our shirt here: https://millions.co/fight-in-sightFor sponsorship opportunities, to purchase our shirt/tank top, or to find out how you can be a guest on the show, please email us at fightinsightpod@gmail.comFinally, and most importantly, please follow, subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and tell your friends about us!Follow Fight In SightFIGHT IN SIGHT IG: https://www.instagram.com/fightinsightpodcast/FIGHT IN SIGHT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZW2w0va-VWeep_JtlhAjQExplore more from the Rage Works Podcast Network: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/The views expressed on air during the Fight In Sight Podcast do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates. Listener discretion is advised.
This week, we bring in 2 Bellator/PFL stars that have different opinions on the way PFL are doing things.... or do they?! Corey Anderson has been vocal on X about wanting to fight, and it seem Vadim Nemkov is ducking him! Meanwhile Linton Vassell is posting how happy his is to be in the 2025 PFL Tournament on his Instagram! Why the difference?! Find out RIGHT NOW on the Fight In Sight Podcast!!! Now go follow and subscribe, tell your friends about us, and go buy our shirt here: https://millions.co/fight-in-sight For sponsorship opportunities or to find out how you can be a guest on the show, please email us at fightinsightpod@gmail.com And Thank You to our friends at Rage Works Podcast Network: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/ FIGHT IN SIGHT IG: https://www.instagram.com/fightinsightpodcast/ FIGHT IN SIGHT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZW2w0va-VWeep_JtlhAjQ #coreyanderson #lintonvassell #PFL #francisngannou #bellator #champion #fightnews #jasonstatham #guyritchie
Linton Vassell is an English mixed martial artist, who competes in the Heavyweight division of Bellator. A professional since 2008, he has also competed for UCMMA and Cage Warriors. He is the former UCMMA Light Heavyweight Champion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-cuoco/support
It's time to recap UFC Abu Dhabi, where Umar Nurmagomedov dethroned Cory Sandhagen in the main event! I will also discuss the 2024 PFL playoffs that got underway in the heavyweight and women's flyweight divisions, plus some huge fight announcements for UFC 307 and 308! - - (0:00) - Intro (1:22) - PFL Nashville recap: Denis Goltsov defeats Tim Johnson via TKO Oleg Popov defeats Linton Vassell via Unanimous Decision Dakota Dithceva defeats Jena Bishop via TKO Taila Santos defeats Liz Carmouche via Unanimous Decision (11:13) - UFC Abu Dhabi main event recap: (10) Umar Nurmagomedov defeats (2) Cory Sandhagen via Unanimous Decision (15:35) - The rest of UFC Abu Dhabi Shara Magomedov defeats Michal Oleksiejczuk via Unanimous Decision (6) Deivseon Figueiredo defeats (4) Marlon Vera via Unanimous Decision Michael Chiesa defeats Tony Ferguson via Submission (7) Mackenzie Dern defeats (10) Loopy Godinez via Unanimous Decision Joel Alvarez defeats Elves Brener via TKO (14) Azamat Murzakanov defeats (15) Alonzo Menifield via KO Kaue Fernandes defeats Mohammad Yahya via TKO (28:30) - Fight announcements (2) Ketlen Vieira vs (3) Kayla Harrison | UFC 307 Carla Esparza vs Tecia Pennington | UFC 307 (8) Jose Aldo vs (12) Mario Bautista (9) Rob Font vs (11) Kyler Phillips | UFC Fight Night (C) Ilia Topuria vs (2) Max Holloway | UFC 308 (3) Robert Whittaker vs (11) Khamzat Chimaev | UFC 308 (2) Ciryl Gane vs (3) Alexander Volkov | UFC 308 (2) Magomed Ankalaev vs (5) Aleksandar Rakic | UFC 308 (11) Lerone Murphy vs (14) Dan Ige | UFC 308 (10) Geoff Neal vs Rafael dos Anjos | UFC 308 Rinat Fakhretdinov vs Nursulton Ruziboev | UFC 308 (14) Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Kennedy Nzechukwu | UFC 308 (40:59) - Outro - - Be sure to follow the show on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Subscribe to The Below Average Joe's MMA Show 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebajmma/support
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Jacob quickly discusses the event that was PFL Mohegan Sun. This was a card that featured heavyweights and women's flyweights including fighters like Dakota Ditcheva, Liz Carmouche, Linton Vassell, and more. The playoffs will continue from Nashville, TN on August 2, 2024.Go to Bucked Up Energy https://bckd.co/tpkhKx2 and use code "w1nn3rs" for 20% off your future orders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ground-n-pound-mma-combat-podcast--4705468/support.
The latest word surrounding Conor McGregor's camp is that the Irish superstar is not likely to make an appearance at UFC 303. Donagh Corby joins Petesy from Connecticut to give his take on the on again/off again conversation surrounding McGregor's meeting with Michael Chandler, what the legacy of this period will be for McGregor should he not fight on June 29th, possible replacements fights and how the UFC will react if he does withdraw. Donagh also provides a stellar preview of the PFL card this weekend which stars the likes of Linton Vassell, Dakota Ditcheva and Taila Santos.
Andy and Jim breakdown the fights for PFL 4: 2024 and give out their predictions, tips and bets:Intro 00:00Sumiko Inaba v Saray Orozco 03:10Juliana Velasquez v Lisa Mauldin 04:40Danilo Marques v Tim Johnson 06:51Ilara Joanne v Shanna Young 09:00Marcelo Golm v Tyrell Fortune 10:50Oleg Popov v Davion Franklin 12:20Taila Santos v Jena Bishop 14:50Liz Carmouche v Kana Watanabe 17:57Denis Goltsov v Thiago Santos 20:21Dakota Ditcheva v Chelsea Hackett 23:50Valentin Moldavsky v Linton Vassell 29:30
On Episode 3,450, the guys welcome two guests onto the show, Liz Carmouche & Linton Vassell. They talked to them and went over the UFC card from this past weekend.
We welcome back Linton Big Swam Vassell to the broadcast to discuss health, Next match up, Bellator & PFL news, Edwards VS Covington & so much more.. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section down below... SPONSORED BY https://www.instagram.com/supremeoftheuk/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/cfr_sports/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/ldv_theswarm/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cfr-network/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cfr-network/support
Join us as we discuss Merab Dvalishvili defeating Petr Yan in the UFC Las Vegas main event, Usman Nurmagomedov submitting Benson Henderson at Bellator 292 to advance in the Bellator Lightweight Grand Prix, and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (6:04) - UFC Las Vegas main event recap: (3) Merab Dvalishvili defeats (2) Petr Yan via Unanimous Decision (38:09) - The rest of UFC Las Vegas (8) Alexander Volkov defeats (14) Alexandr Romanov via TKO Jonathan Martinez defeats Said Nurmagomedov via Unanimous Decision Mario Bautista defeats Guido Cannetti via Submission Vitor Petrino defeats Anton Turkalj via Unanimous Decision Bruno Silva defeats (15) Tyson Nam via Submission (1:01:56) - Bellator 292 recap (C) Usman Nurmagomedov defeats (3) Benson Henderson via Submission (4) Alexander Shabliy defeats (2) Tofiq Musayev via TKO (2) Michael Page defeats (5) Goiti Yamauchi via TKO (1:21:06) - The rest of Bellator 292 (2) Linton Vassell defeats (1) Valentin Moldavsky via KO Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeats (5) Julius Anglickas via Unanimous Decision (10) Enrique Barzola defeats Erik Perez via Unanimous Decision (1:25:40) - Below Average Bet Slip recap (1:33:00) - 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 - - Follow This Weekend in Sports on Spotify HERE Follow This Weekend in Sports on Instagram Follow This Weekend in Sports on TikTok Follow This Weekend in Sports 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://anchor.fm/thebelowaveragejoesmma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebelowaveragejoesmma/support
We have a brilliant fight this weekend as Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili headline in Las Vegas in the UFC bantamweight division. The card is stacked and even has a little British interest in the shape of North East banger Davey Grant. Meanwhile, Bellator heads to San Jose with MVP and Linton Vassell holding it down for the UK. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018. Powered by Montirex. Use FD15 at the checkout.
Today on Soundtracker, I'm talking about PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, and joining me is the current #2 ranked Bellator heavyweight, reptile lover, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony fan Linton "The Swarm" Vassell. Linton has an upcoming heavyweight title fight, and he still found time to sit and talk about this movie with me, which I appreciate a ton. In this episode, we talk about Danny McBride, Bone, the wonderful bromance between Dale and Saul, knowing people in real life like Saul, the way this balances action with stoner comedy so well, and the soundtrack. It's my cat's birthday, and he'd really appreciate it if you gave this episode a listen.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON!!! IT WILL HELP KEEP THIS SHOW ALIVE!!! You can do so at www.patreon.com/soundtrackerFollow Linton on Instagram for fight updates and reptile pics at @ldv_theswarm and on Facebook at Linton Vassell. He's a great guy and he has a big, big fight coming up, so show him some love and support!
Happy Easter! Solo episode this week to break down UFC Vegas 51, headlined by welterweight contenders Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque. I cover the entire card, the bizarre finishes, what's next for some fighters and more. I also preview UFC Vegas 51, review Bellator 277, talk Easter traditions and drink a beer. As always, thank you for the comments, feedback, shares and criticism - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops MMA on the Rocks Hoodies Support the Show #UFCVegas51 170 lbs.: Vicente Luque vs. Belal Muhammad 155 lbs.: Rafa Garcia vs. Jesse Ronson 185 lbs.: Uriah Hall vs. Andre Muniz 155 lbs.: Brandon Jenkins vs. Drakkar Klose 170 lbs.: Miguel Baeza vs. Andre Fialho 265 lbs.: Chris Barnett vs. Martin Buday 135 lbs.: Pannie Kianzad vs. Lina Lansberg 170 lbs.: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Mounir Lazzez 155 lbs.: Jordan Leavitt vs. Victor Martinez 185 lbs.: Caio Borralho vs. Gadzhi Omargadzhiev 145 lbs.: Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. TJ Laramie 135 lbs.: Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Yanan Wu 115 lbs.: Sam Hughes vs. Istela Nunes 170 lbs.: Andre Fialho vs. Miguel Baeza #UFCVegas52 115 lbs.: Amanda Lemos vs. Jessica Andrade 265 lbs.: Tanner Boser vs. Rodrigo Nascimento 170 lbs.: Louis Cosce vs. Preston Parsons 125 lbs.: Cameron Else vs. Aori Qileng 155 lbs.: Clay Guida vs. Claudio Puelles 170 lbs.: Dean Barry vs. Mike Jackson 125 lbs.: Maycee Barber vs. Montana De La Rosa 205 lbs.: Tyson Pedro vs. Ike Villanueva 125 lbs.: Manel Kape vs. Su Mudaerji 145 lbs.: Charles Jourdain vs. Lando Vannata 170 lbs.: Dwight Grant vs. Sergey Khandozhko 155 lbs.: Steve Garcia vs. Damir Hadzovic #Bellator277 Patricio Pitbull (c) def. AJ McKee via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) Vadim Nemkov (c) vs. Corey Anderson ends in no-contest after accident headbutt Aaron Pico def. Adli Edwards via third-round TKO (punches) Linton Vassell def. Tim Johnson via first-round TKO (punches) Tyson Miller def. Rhalan Gracie via first-round TKO (doctor stoppage) Tyrell Fortune def. Rakim Cleveland via first-round TKO (punches) Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov def. Rafael Carvalho via second-round TKO (elbows, punches) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaontherocks/support
Sean Sheehan previews the stacked, Bellator 277 card, featuring A.J. McKee vs. Patricio "Pitbull" 2 and the finals of the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson. BetUS.com is offering our listeners an incredible 125% bonus on their deposit for Bellator 277. Use code SHERDOG and get $2500 in extra money to make fight night even better.► Use code: SHERDOGhttps://bit.ly/SherdogBetUSTimestamps:(00:00) Intro and sponsor(01:12) Bellator 277 Prelims(04:20) Kyle Crutchmer vs. Michael Lombardo(07:07) Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov vs. Rafael Carvalho(09:55) BetUS Sponsor(10:32) Tyrell Fortune vs. Rakim Cleveland(14:23) Timothy Johnson vs. Linton Vassell(19:31) Aaron Pico vs. Adli Edwards(23:00) Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson(27:11) A.J. McKee vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
professional since 2008, he has also competed for UCMMA and Cage Warriors. He is the former UCMMA Light Heavyweight Champion. As of November 16, 2021, he is #4 in the Bellator Heavyweight Rankings. BFW will be LIVE at 8pm
Jason and Daniel get you ready for Saturday’s UFC 273 in this episode of The MMA Report Podcast. They discuss whether or not Khamzat Chimaev is the most interesting fighter on the card, who will walk out of UFC 273 with the UFC featherweight and bantamweight titles, and discuss the fights on the preliminary card […] The post The MMA Report: UFC 273 Preview, Linton Vassell, and Danny Sabatello appeared first on Radio Influence.
Jason and Daniel get you ready for Saturday's UFC 273 in this episode of The MMA Report Podcast. They discuss whether or not Khamzat Chimaev is the most interesting fighter on the card, who will walk out of UFC 273 with the UFC featherweight and bantamweight titles, and discuss the fights on the preliminary card […] The post The MMA Report: UFC 273 Preview, Linton Vassell, and Danny Sabatello appeared first on Radio Influence.
This Friday we welcome in three rising stars in the world of combat sports as they prepare to kick their career's into the next level in the following months on today's LAST CALL. First up is #4 Ranked Bellator Heavyweight LINTON VASSELL as he sits down ahead of his Bellator 277 bout against Timothy Johnson to preview his fight, recapping his wrestling based win over Tyrell Fortune, and why he might never challenge for the title if a teammate wins it first. Then #7 Ranked Bellator Featherweight Jeremy Kennedy returns to the show as he prepares for his Bellator 279 match with Aaron Pico to talk about facing a top level wrestler, training at Xtreme Couture and dealing with loss, his win over Emmanuel Sanchez, and why he loves grappling. Plus boxing prospect and Amatuer star Daniel Blanca stops by to talk about his boxing aspirations, his pro debut this month, family and why he pursued a nursing degree and why it means alot to him. All this only on LAST CALL on Anchor FM.
CHAMPION RYAN BADER VS INTERIM TITLIST VALENTIN MOLDAVSKY SET FOR SAT JAN 29 2022 PHOENIX ARIZONA BELLATOR MMA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT UNIFICATION BOUT PITTING CHAMPION RYAN BADER AGAINST INTERIM TITLIST VALENTIN MOLDAVSKY SET FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2022 IN PHOENIX LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-7, 1 NC) returns to the division following his impressive run in the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix and will now meet interim heavyweight kingpin Valentin Moldavsky (11-1) to headline BELLATOR MMA 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky. The long-awaited title unification bout takes place on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. In addition, former bantamweight world champion Darrion Caldwell (14-5) returns to action against the winner of Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2, Enrique Barzola (16-5-2), who makes his BELLATOR debut. The main card will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and airs on the BELLATOR and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channels, as well as Pluto TV. Tickets for BELLATOR MMA 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky go on sale Thursday, Dec. 16 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. A special presale will be taking place the day prior. A former two-division champion, Ryan Bader has had nothing but high-profile bouts since signing with BELLATOR MMA in 2017, defeating Fedor Emelianenko, King Mo, Matt Mitrione, Linton Vassell, Lyoto Machida, Phil Davis and has gone toe-to-toe with Vadim Nemkov, Corey Anderson and Cheick Kongo. A winner in eight of his last 11 bouts, Arizona State University's “Darth” Bader will once again have a partisan crowd in attendance when he meets Valentin Moldavksy at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Making his return to the heavyweight division for the first time since 2019, Bader's last title defense came against the aforementioned Kongo, a bout Bader was controlling until an accidental eye poke prematurely ended the contest. The winner of the first-ever interim title in BELLATOR history, Valentin Moldavsky became Bader's mandatory challenger following a dominant win over Tim Johnson at BELLATOR 261. Training under the tutelage of heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko, Moldavsky has begun carving out his own legacy, accruing a perfect 6-0 record within the confines of the BELLATOR cage. A multi-time European Sambo champion, Moldavsky has defeated top heavyweight contenders such as Johnson, Javy Ayala, Linton Vassell, and Roy Nelson on his climb to the top. Born in Ukraine, the 30-year-old looks to join teammate Vadim Nemkov and become the undisputed champion of the heavyweight division on January 29. **** BELLATOR MMA 273: BADER VS. MOLDAVSKY MAIN CARD: Saturday, Jan. 29 – live on SHOWTIME 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #C-Ryan Bader (28-7, 1 NC) vs. #IC-Valentin Moldavsky (11-1) Bantamweight Bout: Darrion Caldwell (14-5) vs. Enrique Barzola (16-5-2) PRELIMINARY CARD: BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT *Card subject to change.
Sean breaks down Bellator 271 which features a Women's Featherweight Title bout between "Cris Cyborg" and Irelands, Sinead Kavanagh. Plus the return of highly touted prospect Aaron Pico who faces the undefeated, Justin Gonzales.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:59) Jordan Newman vs. Shane O'Shea(05:08) Valerie Loureda vs. Taylor Turner(08:05) Cody Law vs. Colton Hamm(08:50) Roman Faraldo vs. Robert Turnquest(09:45) Mahmoud Sebie Fawzy vs. Ethan Hughes(10:00) Bruna Ellen vs. Desiree Yanez(10:40) Arlene Blencowe vs. Pam Sorenson(13:20) Steve Mowry vs. Rakim Cleveland(17:40) Tyrell Fortune vs. Linton Vassell(20:19) Aaron Pico vs. Justin Gonzales(23:42) Cristiane Justino "Cris Cyborg" vs. Sinead Kavanagh
After a weekend of huge impressive performances, big upsets and controversy in boxing and MMA we are back with some more guests as well as co-host Casca Akashova. First up is UFC Featherweight Khama Worthy who talks about his upcoming fight, plans for retirement down the road and his thoughts on making more money. Plus Bellator Heavyweight Linton Vassell stops by to preview his fight on Bellator 271, taking on wrestlers and plans to go back to England down the road. All this plus the recap in Combat Sports only on LAST CALL on the Blue Wire Hustle Network.
This week on LAST CALL as we get ready for a wild July 4th, we welcome in two international superstars who are proud of what they do. Joining us is Arlene Blencowe who talks about moving from Australia to train new in New Mexico. Plus Linton Vassell talks about his upcoming Bellator fight and dealing with wrestling. All this and much more only on LAST CALL on the Blue Wire Hustle Network.
Bobby from MMA UK sits down with Number 4 ranked Bellator Heavyweight, Linton Vassell. They discuss his next bout, his move up to Heavyweight, Bellator returning to the UK among other things. #BellatorMMA #MMAUK
All New Danny Batten Fight Show featuring an exclusive interview with Bellator MMA Heavyweight Linton 'The Swarm' Vassell plus a look at the latest news and next weeks UFC card A.C.E Podcast Nation host & Founder Si (@ACEcast_Nation) is as usual joined by Former Cage Warriors champion and UK MMA legend Danny Batten(@DannyBattenFS) with their special guest Bellator MMA Heavyweight Linton Vassell. The lads chat to Linton about his recent fights, his career and more plus Si and Danny take a look at Jake Paul vs Ben Askren and next weeks UFC card among other things Its an action packed and interesting show so be sure to subscribe and join us for some MMA talk with top class technical analysis and the biggest names in the fight game. Follow the show on twitter and Instagram @DannyBattenFS Follow Linton 'The Swarm' Vassell here https://twitter.com/ldv_theswarm https://www.instagram.com/ldv_theswarm https://www.facebook.com/LintonTheSwarmVassell Subscribe to the channel for all our shows on various subjects each week - www.youtube.com/ACEPodcastNation
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In this episode we talk with Linton About the sport of MMA, his upcoming goals and past victories! We get deeper into what makes Linton Love MMA too!Check him out:Ig: https://www.instagram.com/ldv_theswarm/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/linton.vassellYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETPq2NY-kLc&t=673sSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/DreamTour)
Saturday, December 12: MMA Ground And Pound Show: Linton Vassell Bellator254 Post Fight Interview by BarnBurner Radio Network
Linton Vassell (19-8) is a former UCMMA Light Heavyweight Champion. A British fighter based in Florida. He's now competing at heavyweight and takes on Brazilian Ronny Markes at Bellator 254 in the early hours of December 11 (UK time) live on Sky Sports. It's live in the USA on CBS Sports on December 10.
Thursday, December 10: MMA Ground & Pound Show: Linton Vassell Bellator 254 Pre - Fight by BarnBurner Radio Network
Bellator Heavyweight title contender Linton "The Swarm" Vassell joins us to talk about his plans to compete in grappling tournaments while he prepares for his next fight. Follow Linton: IG: @ldv_theswarm Facebook: facebook.com/LintonTheSwarmVassell Follow Alex on IG: @jiujitsuradio @sondermarketing Twitch.tv/KaraJitsu Follow Shawn: @GorillaBoyBJJ Get your "STFU AND ROLL" T-Shirt: bit.ly/2FwLs6Y Get 20% off your order at www.ChokeAloha.com when you use the promo code JIUJITSURADIO Get 10% off your order at www.jiujitsusoapco.com with the promo code JJRADIO Check out GiraffeChoke.com and get 25% off and free shipping on orders over $99 with the promo code JJRADIO
MMAOB Daily host Adam Martin breaks down the latest news in MMA. Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://apple.co/2BNSmSD Topics of discussion in today's episode: UFC Sao Paulo recap Where does Jan Blachowicz fit in the UFC light heavyweight title picture? Bellator 234 recap Where does Linton Vassell fit in the Bellator heavyweight title picture? Fight announcements: None, but BKFC signed the Iranian Hulk Reader questions segment And more!
This week on The MMA Report, Jason Floyd and Daniel gave discuss what happened last weekend in combat sports, preview this weekend’s action and discuss new items involving Gilbert Melendez and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Along with that, this week’s podcast features fighter interviews with James Krause, Linton Vassell and Austin Vanderford. Krause previews his fight on […] The post The MMA Report: James Krause, Linton Vassell and Austin Vanderford appeared first on Radio Influence.
Linton Vassell joins John Hyon Ko of Kumite TV ahead of his main event versus Sergei Kharitonov at Bellator 234 in Tel Aviv, Israel on November 14. “The Swarm” talks about the transition from 205 to heavyweight being a process, having more tools than Sergei Kharitonov, leveling up cardio, having a love-hate relationship with wrestling, being his own dietitian, Bellator Japan 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
WANT A FREE TICKET TO OUR UPCOMING EVENT??? Head over to www.thehyperconsciouspodcast.com and click "JOIN HYPER CONSCIOUS NATION" to be entered!Linton Vassell is a Professional MMA Fighter who is in the Bellator Promotion. He's a beast in the weight room and the ring, but a warm and caring man in real life.This episode's for you, if:1) You want to understand how much your early life can impact who you become and what dreams you end up chasing.2) You want to learn how to use your losses and failures as stepping stones to boost your career forward.3) You want to know what a day in the life of a fighter is like, and how to stay motivated through the long, arduous hours it takes to succeed.Join us, and let's dig into the mindset and tenacity of a future world champion!
Episode 20 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features Steve Mowry. Steve is an undefeated heavyweight at 4-0 with all finishes and was also undefeated as an amateur going 7-0. He trains out of HardKnocks 365 and before that was one of the Blackzilians. Early this year he signed a multi fight contract with Bellator and is awaiting an opponent to make his Bellator debut. This was a great episode to really learn about Steve and the bond he has with some of the guys in his camp like Stefan Struve, Volkan Oezdemir, Linton Vassell and Rumble Johnson. I hope you guys enjoy the episode.
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till (also known as UFC Fight Night 130) will be held Sunday May 27, 2018, at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. Main card (Fox Sports 1) Welterweight: Stephen Thompson vs. Darren Till Welterweight: Neil Magny vs. Craig White Featherweight: Arnold Allen vs. Mads Burnell Featherweight Jason Knight vs. Makwan Amirkhani Middleweight: Rafael Carvalho (c) vs. Gegard Mousasi Welterweight: Michael Page vs. David Rickels Light Heavyweight: Phil Davis vs. Linton Vassell
In this episode we discuss UFC 224's buy rate, Mighty Mouse vs Cejudo on twitter, Andre Fili/Zabit, the return of TRT Vitor, if the cage is the best fighting venue, and we make our picks for Bellator 200 + UFC Calgary. UFC! MMA! UFC PODCAST! MMA PODCAST! UNTITLEDMMA.COM! @UNTITLEDMMA! UFC 224! LYOTO MACHIDA! THE DRAGON! TRT! VITOR BELFORT! THE PHENOM! DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON! HENRY CEJUDO! MIGHTY MOUSE! ANDRE FILI! ZABIT MAGOMEDSHARIPOV! HOLLY HOLM! MEGAN ANDERSON! CURTIS BLAYDES! ALISTAIR OVEREEM! TRT VITOR! STEROIDS! THE CAGE! THE OCTAGON! THE RING! SQUARED CIRCLE! PLEXIGLASS CAGE! BASKETBALL COURT! BELLATOR MMA! MIRKO CRO COP! ROY BIG COUNTRY NELSON! RAFAEL CARVALHO! GEGARD MOUSASI! MICHAEL VENOM PAGE! MVP! DAVID RICKELS! PHIL DAVIS! LINTON VASSELL! DARREN TILL! NEIL MAGNY! CRAIG WHITE! JASON KNIGHT! MAKWAN AMIRKHANI!
Linton Vassell faces Phil Davis at Bellator 200 in London. Linton joined me to discuss his bout at Bellator 200, potential heabyweight bouts in the future, fish and chips,drinking hooch and much more. Please feel free to LIKE, SHARE or COMMENT below. MMA Huddle is a podcast which is looking to spread the word of MMA to everyone and share in our passion of the sport while also maybe learning along the way. We encourage fans old and new to join in with questions and opinions on what we discuss. To subscribe to our channel please click below https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbsxsvYQa4rZUSOC5Etp73g?view_as=subscriber We are also on iTunes so jump on and listen on the go via: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mmahuddle/id1281364404?mt=2 Fancy listening to the audio and downloading then follow us via Soundcloud and click the link below https://soundcloud.com/mmahuddle We are also on Facebook and Twitter all the links are below, come interact with us: https://www.facebook.com/mmahuddle/ https://twitter.com/MMAhuddle?lang=en
Daz talks to Bellator fighter and all round awesome dude Linton Vassell.
Another brand new edition of Between Rounds Radio is coming up with talk about the UFC, Bellator, and so much more. The guys talk about Ariel Helwani's move to ESPN, Chuck Liddel calling out Jon Jones, and recap the night that was UFC 224. They also talk with Linton Vassell who will be fighting on home turf next week for Bellator 200 when he faces Phil Davis in the cage. The guys also speak with Montel Jackson on his fight schedule for the DWTNCS Season II debut.
Welcome back to another episode of Cage Side Submissions brought to you by www.theterphouse.com Sit back with us for 2+ hours as we deliever the interviews, YOU the fans, want to hear!! Each and every week we discuss what is going on in the world of Combat Sports and bring our own take on things. Feel free to call in with your questions and comments at 657-383-0267 for our Host Steve Rychel (@CSSRadio) And Co-Host Nicole Bosco (@NikBos) Our First Guest is Bellator Light-Heavyweight Linton "The Swarm" Vassell (@LDV_TheSwarm) And Our Final Guest Making her Amature debut for Tuff-n-uff Straw-weight Ashlee Gambino (@MobWifeMMA)
on Jones lost his hearing with the CSAC and has his fight license revoked and was fined 205K. • TV numbers are in for UFC on Fox 28 in Orlando and they a little over 2 million viewers up 15% from their record low of 1.7. • UFC announces it will indeed have a fight card in Chile and announces 5 fights including Alexa Grasso fighting Tatiana Suarez and Andrea KGB Lee fighting Veronica Macedo. • Former Bellator champ Phil Davis will fight Linton Vassell at Bellator 200 in London. • Emmanuel Sanchez will fight Sam Sicilia as the co-main event at Bellator 198 in Illinois.
Bellator 186 recap - MMA Fancast reviews our time as credentialed media at Bellator 186. We discuss the fights as well as giving special attention to the fighters representing Pittsburgh and Western PA. Preliminary Card: Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Ryan Parker (Pro Debut) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Here we go. Parker with an early flurry and Fremd gets the takedown. Fremd works for the guillotine and Parker works back to his feet. Parker ends on top of Fremd but Josh gets back up. Parker working him against the cage. Parker going for single leg but it’s stopped by Fremd. Grappling against the cage, Parker controlling. Fremd finally reverses and briefly gets the back. Parker on bottom on his side hanging onto Kimora but never gets it. Fremd on top and looking for gnp. ou can hear Dominic Mazzotta from the first row extending Josh’s corner. Round ends with Josh in control. Close round but we score it 10-9 Fremd. Round 2 – Fighters feel out for a little bit then a ferry by Parker awakens Fremd and Fremd explodes with a high kick that barely connects followed up by a flurry of punches that puts Parker on the canvas. Fremd gets on top and is ruthless. Finally takes his back and forces the tap via RNC just 1:25 into the round. Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Ethan Goss (3-3) vs. Andrew Salas (3-1) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Clearly the fan favorite, Goss came out with several kicks from a southpaw stance. Jabs keeping Salas at a distance continue setting up the kicks for Goss. Salas was eventually able to get some pressure against the cage 1 minute in. Battle along the fence for both men and a takedown attempt by Salas was stuffed. Goss eventually got off the cage with a takedown but Salas quickly got back to his feet. The fight went back to the fance again, again with Salas pressing and trying to wear down Goss by leaning against him and throwing knees to the abdomen. The round finished in the middle of the ring. Round 2 – Round 2 began with kicks again from Goss and Salas pressing to move it to the fence. At the 1 minute mark again and Salas was able to secure a takedown. Goss got back to his feet and was able to fight off a back mount attempt. Much of the same in Rd.2 with the action against the cage, but half way through, Goss was able to move it to the middle. Salas controlling the pace and pressure, but separation and space gave Goss a window for strikes to land. Goss ended the round with a choke attempt but Salas escaped and it moved to the middle to end the round. Round 3 – Round 3 begins and the action, went to the fence again, but in favor of Goss. Goss gained top position and eventually got back position but could not sink the choke. Salas tried an escape and then found himself in trouble with Goss in full mount. Salas was able to fight off most off the blows, but Goss maintained full mount. Round 3 was all for Goss. Salas eventually made it back to his feet, but Goss was undeterred and took it to the ground again. The round ended with Goss looking for the rear-naked choke but was unsuccessful. The fans wanted the victory for Goss who was from State College. The judges scored it 29-29 Goss, 29-28 Salas and 29-28 Salas to give Salas the split decision but the crowd felt otherwise. Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Francis Healy (7-4) vs. Frank Buenafuente (7-4) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Round 1 began with the action quickly going up against the fence and Buenafuente with the pressure. Healy was able to fight him off and move it to the center of the ring, but Buenafuente secured a takedown and put Healy in full guard. Still on the ground, the fight moved up against the cage once more and Healy found a hole for an armbar. Buenafuente was eventually able to escape. After a flurry for position, Healy was in full guard, but this time at the center of the ring where the round ended. Round 2 – With round 1 going to Buenafuente, Healy came out pressuring, throwing jabs and kicks. The fight eventually went to the ground again and Buenafuente . Healy moved to the fence and could not get back to his feet after several attempts. Healy found himself on his back once more in half guard, pulling Buenafuente down to avoid blows from the top. With about 1 minute left in the round, Healy was able to get back to his feet briefly, but the action went back to the mat and ended there. Round 3 – Round 3 begins with Healy losing both rounds. Healy came out with pressure again and this time took the fight to fence but could not get a takedown. After a scramble and going back to the ground, Healy went for an armbar once more, but Buenafuente was able to escape. The action continued on the ground with each fighter looking for control before the ref finally moved the fighters to their feet. In the center, both briefly exchanged jabs and crosses, before going to the ground and Healy looking for another armbar attempt. After a scramble back to their feet and a few more strikes the round ended, probable for a unanimous decision for Buenafuente, who was sporting a size-able welt and swelling under his left eye. The judges scoring was announced as 30-27 and 29-28 for Buenafuente. Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Ty-wan Claxton (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Ty-wan Claxton is making his pro debut in this fight. Round 1 begins with both fighters trying to find distance for strikes, with circling in the middle. Several attempts did not find their mark, until a flying left knee by Ty-wan Braxton, the only significant strike landed by either fighter, ended the fight with a knockout. The fans went crazy with the live action and each instance of replay. Bonilla-Bowman was attended to for several minutes before he was able to gain his feet. Wow is and understatement for the finish. Not a bad way to start your professional mma career. Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Logan Storley (6-0) vs. Matt Secor (9-4) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – A fight to keep your eye on, as we stated in an earlier post. Both fighters met in the middle and got right to exchanges blows and landing. The gap closed and the fight went to the ground with Storley on top and finding his mark in a flurry, opening a cut on Secor’s forehead. Storley looked to finish, but Secor was able to temporarily scramble away from further damage. Short lived, and looking for a sub from the bottom, Storley backed off and Secor was able to land upkicks. The ref eventually brought Secor to his feet but the round ended with a small flurry of action, Secor on his back again. Round 1 to Storley. Round 2 – Round 2 began again with both men meeting in the center for an exchange of jabs before, 30 seconds in, Secor was on his back again. Not much action while on the mat, so the ref brought them back up. Storley started the action again with a right kick to Secor’s front left leg and Secor returned the favor, but landed up high around the shoulders. Once again, midway through the round, Storley took his opponent down , but there was limited action and the ref, again, brought them back up. Secor went for a choke attempt, but Storley was able to scramble, avoiding a 2nd submission attempt and the round ended with Storley on top, taking the 2nd round as well. Round 3 – Round 3 and Storley came out looking to pressure and wear his opponent down with strikes. A successful takedown by Storley found him on top, with Secor in full guard. Limited action on the ground, except for a few small flurries from both the bottom and the top. Storley found his mark with a right hand over the top but, for the most part, Secor was able to block and deflect. After Secor regained his feet, he made a successful takedown but scrambling on the mat, Storley was able to reverse and, once again, find the top position. The fighters eventually got back up and to the fence where the round and the fight ended. This should be a 30-27 unanimous decision for Storley. UPDATE: 30-26, 30-27, 30-27 for Storley with a unanimous decision. His knockout streak ended but remained undefeated. Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – A much anticipated bout for Western Pennsylvania and Central PA, Mazzotta is looking to get his 1st Bellator victory in his 2nd attempt. He is a heavy crowd favorite. The action starts in the middle with successfully landing a front kick and spinning back kick. :30 seconds in, Mazzotta took Lozano down and kept pressure, landing a few blows from the top, as well as several elbows. A right elbow from Mazzotta land and badly cut Lozano. The fight doctor came in to look at the cut and immediately stopped the fight. Mazzotta picks up his 1st Bellator victory in convincing fashion by TKO at 2:37. Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Otwell (3-1) vs. Michael Trizano (4-0) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Round 1 begins with a quick flurry/scramble in action and Otwell controlled the action against the fence until 1 minute in, Trizano made a successful takedown. Trizano threw a few palm punches from the bottom, but Otwell maintained control. The pace slowed somewhat until Otwell gained side control. n armbar attempt from the bottom by Trizano was unsuccessful, but he eventually went for a guillotine choke, unable to fully sink the hooks and Trizano ended on top with some rights the found their mark. Round 2 – Otwell started rd.2 with pressure, attempting a takedown, finding some success, but eventually Otwell reversed positioning and took his opponent down. Trizano eventually found himself an opportunity for the d’arce choke and, this time, was successful, as his opponent tapped out to give Trizano the win and remain undefeated. This was Trizano’s 2nd submission victory. Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Wilkins (7-4) vs. Brett Martinez (6-4) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Mike Wilkins is making his Bellator debut tonight and is a crowd favorite. Rd.1 begins with Wilkins in southpaw, his opponent in orthodox. Martinez went for a takedown but was stuffed by Wilkins, landing significant shots from side position. Wilkins was able to maintain control from this point, taking his opponent to the ground and looking for a choke. Martinez made his way back to his feet but could get off the fence. Wilkins continued pressure against the cage and was able to land significant strikes by way of knees to the stomach. Martinez was able to separate and get off the fence, but sporting a some swelling under his right eye. :30 left in the round and Wilkins started to land heavy blows and knees. The round ended with both men in the center. Wilkins takes round 1. Round 2 – Round 2 starts in the center with a left kick from Wilkins, who continues to pressure and force his opponent backwards. Wilkins gets back mount 1 minute in and ends it with a rear-naked choke. Wilkins wins his Bellator debut in impressive fashion. UPDATE: 1:09 mark of the 2nd round, win for Wilkins with the rear-naked choke. Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Putnam (1-1) vs. Scott Clymer (Pro Debut) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Action begins quickly Clymer aggressive and forces his opponent to the fence and landing significant strikes from close range. Clymer is relentless with the pressure and starts landing knees in tight to the ribs. Putnam briefly gets to his feet, but Clymer keeps up with heavy pressure and pins his opponent to the fence, forces him down and continues landing strikes, all getting through. Putnam eventually taps out to strikes, giving Clymer the victory in his pro debut, coming at 3:00 in to round 1. Impressive start to his professional mma career. UPDATE: Official scoring was a TKO/Ref stoppage. Bellator 186 recap Main Card: Lightweight Feature Bout: Saad Awad (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Round 1 begins with Freeman and Awad exchange front low leg kicks. 1 minute in and neither fighter has landed a strike. But that was short lived as Awad connected with a right just behind the left ear and it was clear that Freeman would not continue, losing has balance in an attempt to cover. Awad gets the TKO in the 1st round at the 1:07 minute mark. Bellator 186 recap Middleweight Feature Bout: Ed Ruth (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Dempsey will be up against a raucous crowd, facing heavy hometown fan favorite and Penn State alum Ed Ruth. The action with Dempsey attempting a takedown and stopped by Ruth. Dempsey pressures Ruth, but Ruth ends up with a takedown and maintains control from the back. Ruth briefly had full mount, but Dempsey was able to fight him off, moving him to side control. Dempsey gets back to his feet and exchanges strikes in the center of the ring. Ruth pushes forward,but Dempsey slows him with a stiff left jab and finds an uppercut that lands, as well. Dempsey comes close to ending the fight with a guillotine,but Ruth escapes and the fighters finish on the ground. Close one, but edge to Ruth. Round 2 – The fighters come to the center again and exchanges punches. An opening found by Ruth lands solid with Dempsey going down and Ruth gets the KO. Official time of the knockout was :27 seconds of the 2nd round. Bellator 186 recap Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Leo Leite (10-0) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Can you top the previous bout, where one of the combatants was a hometown crowd favorite and Penn State alum? You can if you’re Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis. Round 1 begins with a strong front kick by Davis and the jockey in the center to find their distance. Davis gains control against the fence and is able to fight off several takedown attempts by Leite. The fight moves to the center of the ring. Davis is content to jab and push his opponent backwards with pressure on Leite. Leite attempts some counter strikes but they are largely insignificant and the round ends with both men in the center on their feet. Round 2 – Both men come to the middle, touch gloves and the action begins with Davis pressuring his opponent backwards again. Leite begins countering and there’s a brief stoppage for the Leite claims is an eye poke. Together again, the action resumes with Davis being stopped on a takedown attempt. Leite trades punches with Davis in the middle. The pace slows a bit, but Davis is controlling the action and eventually pressures Leite and pins him again with his back to the fence and standing. 1:30 left in round and Davis has his opponent trapped against the fence once more and gets his opponent to one knee. Back up and Leite connects with a back fist on the break. Davis starting to land with more consistency and the round ends in the middle again,strikes exchanged. Round 2 to Davis, same as Round 1. Round 3 – Center circle and Davis looks to be picking his spots to land. Leite tries pressuring, but Davis counters, forcing Leite backwards. Davis attempts a takedown again, stopped again by Leite. The action moves back to the center of the cage with an exchange of strikes and some solid ones landing. Leite proves to be difficult to takedown again, but Davis continues with the pressure, forcing his opponent pressed against the fence again. Leite starts countering again, but Davis easily slips and the fight ends with both men striking near the center. Scoring should end with a unanimous decision for Davis. UPDATE: Official scoring is 30-27 for Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis in a unanimous decision. Bellator 186 recap Women’s Flyweight World Title: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) vs. Emily Ducote (6-2) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – The ref brings the fighters to center circle for instructions, touch gloves and the action begins with a kick by Ducote and a counter by Macfarlane . Action moves up against the cage with Macfarlane controlling the pace, throwing knees in the clench. Ducote gets forced backwards with jabs but finds her way out to the middle and both fighters look for an opening. The action is coming in spurts and Macfarlane starts forcing the pressure, striking more aggressively. Macfarlane gets her opponent to the ground and attempts a rear-naked choke. Ducote is able to escape but finds herself on the receiving end of some significant elbows. Macfarlane attempts an armbar and gets full mount from there. Her opponent stretched out, she begins landing blows to an open torso. She goes for an armbar again but the round comes to a close. Round 1 to Macfarlane . Round 2 – Round 2 starts with Ducote trying to pressure and back up Macfarlane. Fighters meet in the middle again, exchanges successful strikes, while moving in and out. Ducote starting to show signs of damage from Macfarlane’s striking. The pace remains steady and an even round thus far 3 minutes into round 2. Ducote tries again to pressure her opponent back to the fence but Macfarlane circles and counters with a right that lands on the left eye of Ducote. Macfarlane attempts a takedown at the end of the round but unsuccessful. Close round, but giving the edge to Ducote. Touch to call. Round 3 – Round 3 begins with Macfarlane as the aggressor this time. The contest has largely been fought in the middle of the ring. Ducote lands a right kick and Macfarlane counters with a left at the same time. The action picks up 2:30 into the round and Macfarlane maintaining a clench around Ducote’s neck, landing some knees. The fighters separate and Macfarlane lands another right to the left cheek. Ducote fights off a takedown attempt. Macfarlane pins her opponent to the fence and after several attempts, finally gets her takedown. Round 3 comes to a close with Macfarlane on top and landing. Round 3 to Macfarlane. Round 4 – Back to action, Ducote tries pressuring Macfarlane but she circles away to her right and off the fence. Ducote lands a solid kick to her opponents left leg. The pace slows noticeably midway in round 4. Ducote continues to try moving Macfarlane back but she, once again, circles to her right and avoids the pressure. Center circle again, Ducote misses with several left crosses and a jab. Brief exchange, Macfarlane gets a takedown, but Ducote reverses and gets side control. The round ends here. It might be enough to give her the round, but we’re giving it to Macfarlane. Round 5 – Round 5 ….. Ducote pressures again, leg kick by Ducote. Combinations being thrown, now singles, but no power punches. Ducote lands a jab. Macfarlane counters with a straight right. Macfarlane lands a combo and a knee right up the middle. Leg kick by Macfarlane caught by Ducote. Macfarlane attempts a throw but Ducote gets control on the ground. Macfarlane in full guard and she’s more active on the bottom than her opponent is on top. Not much action on the ground at this point by Ducote. Macfarlane has a high guard and looks to be leveraging for a submission attempt, Ducote not able to doing anything with top position. Macfarlane working toward an armbar attempt, rolls and gets the submission. And new!!! 3:42 of the 5th round and Bellator’s Inaugural Flyweight Champion. Bellator 186 recap Light Heavyweight World Title: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC) - Bellator 186 recap Round 1 – Round 1 begins with Bader attempting a takedown, action against the fence. Vassell reverses position and then Bader, with a quick sprawl gets the takedown and ends up with side control. Vassell gets back to his feet and the fighters meet in the middle for exchanges. Bader finds an opening for an uppercut. They separate and Vassell lands 2 successful legs kicks. A third attempt is perfectly timed by Bader and he gets the shot for a takedown. Bader maintains control on the ground, moves for side control and Vassell escapes back to his feet. Bader continues his pressure and eventually gets another takedown. Now with his back against the fence and on the ground, Vassell attempts some striking, starts moving to his feet and the round ends here. Round 1 to Bader. Round 2 – Action returns and Bader quickly rushes Vassell and gets the takedown once more. Vassell finds him in the same position where round 1 ended. Bader throws short lefts and keeps pressure on his opponent. Vassell scrambling to get to his feet, moves to his knees and Bader keeps him on the ground. Pressure from Bader is stifling on his opponent, but now Vassell lands significant shots, hammer fists, from his back. Bader is able to scramble to Vassell’s back and starts raining down blows and gets the ref stoppage for a TKO. Bellator 186 recap Bellator 186 recap Podcast Bellator 186 State College Dominic Mazzotta Goss Bellator State College Does What UFC Pittsburgh Didn’t Mark Cherico Interview With Dominic Mazzotta (Exclusive) Octagon 24/7 Has Breakfast With Dominic Mazzotta Like Octagon 24/7 on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube page! Follow us on Twitter Check out our brand new Instagram Bellator 186 recap
Bellator 186 Mike Wilkins Bellator MMA will be live in State College, PA this week and so will MMA Fancast! Friday night, November 3rd at the Bryce Jordan Center will feature Ryan Bader’s first light heavyweight title defense in what is sure to be an exciting fight against a very confident and game Linton Vassell. On today’s episode, we talk in depth with Iron City Mike Wilkins, the Pittsburgh product who gets a chance to show the world’s second largest mixed martial arts promotion what he can bring to the table. Bellator 186 Mike Wilkins - On Making His Bellator Debut Mike Wilkins discusses many things, including how he beat up his future brother-in-law, how Mark Cherico is a hater, the Yinzer Scrappack, how getting nervous for fights is a thing of the past, visualizing standing across the cage from his opponents, waiting four hours for your date to show up and many more things right here on MMA Fancast! At Bellator 186 Mike Wilkins will face a fighter who has been focusing on BJJ for the past couple years and is now returning to the cage. Brett Martinez was on a three fight losing streak when he decided to shift his focus to BJJ two years ago. Bellator 186 State College card Main Card (Spike TV, 9pm): Ryan Bader (c) vs. Linton Vassell – Light Heavyweight Title Fight Emily Ducote vs. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane – Inaugural Women’s Flyweight Title FightEd Ruth vs. Chris Dempsey Phil Davis vs. Leo Leite Zach Freeman vs. Saad Awad Preliminary Card (7pm): Tywan Claxton vs. Jonathan Bonilla-Bowman Dominic Mazzotta vs. Matt Lozano Mike Putnam vs. Scott Clymer Ethan Goss vs. Andrew Salas Francis Healy vs. Frankie Buenafuente Mike Wilkins vs. Brett Martinez Logan Storley vs. Matt Secor Joshua Fremd vs. Mike Diorio Bellator 186 Mike Wilkins Podcast Bellator 186 State College Dominic Mazzotta Goss Bellator State College Does What UFC Pittsburgh Didn't Mark Cherico Interview With Dominic Mazzotta (Exclusive) Octagon 24/7 Has Breakfast With Dominic Mazzotta Like Octagon 24/7 on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube page! Follow us on Twitter Check out our brand new Instagram
Daz catches up wiht Linton Vassell ahead of his bellator world title fight.
On episode 20 of the Fight Strength Podcast we had on the #1 contender to the Bellator light heavyweight title in Linton Vassell. Before he fights Ryan Bader next month in Pennsylvania at Bellator 186, "The Swarm" talked to us about what drives him to succeed in a sport he didn't aspire to be in, his advantage over Bader, his passions away from the cage, the differences in Bellator with Bjorn Rebney and Scott Coker leading, being the next Englishman to possibly hold a major title in MMA, and much more. Follow our sponsor The Iron Neck on Twitter @TheIronNeck and visit their site iron-neck.com. And our other sponsor Nova Genix on Twitter @NovaGenix, on Facebook or give them a call at (561) 277-8260. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear
Matt is joined in studio by former call in guest, Liam McGeary! Last time TFC spoke with McGeary, he was fighting in Ireland. He is now back in NY, and preparing for his upcoming fight at Bellator 185 at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Liam talks about his motivation for this fight against King Mo on October 20. He explains his recent loss against Linton Vassell, and what he's been working on to get the W on 10/20. Matt & Liam discuss their NY buddies' fights including Dave Branch's. Liam shares his new hobby making swords, how he went from construction to professional MMA fighting, and his frustrations with wrestlers. Fight News with Kyle covers Bellator ratings, the next Bellator at Penn State, a highlight of the submission wrestling championships' results, and Ferguson VS Kevin Lee.
Welcome back to another episode of Cage Side Submissions,Brought to you by Future Legend Apperal We plan to provide you with unique and fun-filled SHOWS. News, highlights, and interviews Please feel free to call in with your questions and comments at anytime. 657-383-0267 For our Host Steve Rychel (@CSSRadio) And Co-Host Brad Storm (@BradStormMMA) Our Guest is Afternoon is Bellator MMA Light-Heavyweight Linton "The Swarm" Vassell Linton is on a three fight winning streak recently dispatching former champion Liam McGeary Via Third Round Arm -Triangle Submission at Bellator 179 in London England
Vassell scored a third-round victory over Liam McGeary with an arm triangle at Bellator 179. On this episode of American Animals, get ready to hold on to your hats because the Animals are back in action! As ususal, the world of MMA gave the guys plenty to talk about this week, and Cris “Cyborg” Justino and... The post The Cyborg/Magana Saga, and Linton Vassell Joins the Show! appeared first on American Animals.
Number one Bellator MMA light heavy contender Linton Vassell calls to discuss his next moves. He's beat all the right guys at all the wrong times but is now in line for a Bellator title shot. Chael discusses his recent success with the US National Greco-Roman Wrestling team and considers himself still undefeated. Support our show sponsors - BetDSI.com - use promo code BADGUY for $50 and two free tees. ultimateweightcut.com - if you cut weight for combat sports don't ignore your weight cut - use promo code BAD GUY for 40% off. #BeyondtheFight badguyinc.com
Daz catches up with Linton Vassell ahead of his big Bellator fight !!!
Today the PRSuperstar and Myself were joined at the Combat Club by Bellator MMA Fighter Linton Vassell as he prepares for his #1 contendership bout in the UK on May 19th. Also on the episode is Chelsea Brooks, ATT Atlanta fighter whom just came off a impressive victory in her last fight @XFN & she joins us giving the breakdowns of her career and future endeavors!
MMA Fight Cards: Previews Schedule: Nothing this weekend. Nothing next weekend. Upcoming MMA Fight Cards Next for: UFC 211 May 13th Next for: Bellator 179 May 19th (Fri)The boss talks: Dana White about: UFC Minute Ronda Rousey The Middleweight picture Have gloves, will travel. UFC’s upcoming dates/sites. Going Global! Dallas TX May 13th Stockholm Sweden May 28th Rio de Janeiro June 3rd Auckland, New Zealand June 10th Kallang, Singapore June 17th Oklahoma City June 25th Las Vegas July 7th-8th Glasgow, Scotland July 16th US dates to finish July Netherlands Sept 2, Edmonton Sept. 9th, Poland Oct 21st MMA Fight Cards UFC 211 Fight Card Main Card (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on Pay-Per-View) Stipe Miocic (c)(16-2) vs. Junior dos Santos (18-4)* Joanna Jędrzejczyk (c)(13-0) vs. Jéssica Andrade (16-5)** Demian Maia (24-6) vs. Jorge Masvidal (32-11) Frankie Edgar (21-5-1) vs. Yair Rodriguez (10-1) Henry Cejudo (10-2) vs. Sergio Pettis (15-2) Prelims (8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on FX) Eddie Alvarez (28-5) vs. Dustin Poirier (21-5) Chas Skelly (17-2) vs. Jason Knight (16-2) Krzysztof Jotko (19-1) vs. David Branch (20-3) Marco Polo Reyes (7-3) vs. James Vick (10-1) Prelims (6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on UFC Fight Pass) Jessica Aguilar (19-5) vs. Cortney Casey (6-4) Jared Gordon (12-1) vs. Michel Quinones (8-1) Gabriel Benítez (19-6) vs. Enrique Barzola (13-3-1) Chase Sherman (9-3) vs. Dmitry Poberezhets (24-5-1) *For UFC heavyweight championship**For UFC women’s strawweight championship MMA Fight Cards UFC 212 Aldo vs. Holloway Date: June 3, 2017 Venue: Jeunesse Arena Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil UFC 212 Fight Card Jose Aldo (c)(26-2) vs. Max Holloway (ic)(17-3)* Anderson Silva (34-8, 1NC) vs. TBA Cláudia Gadelha (14-2) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (10-1) Raphael Assuncao (24-5) vs. Marlon Moraes (18-4-1) Johnny Eduardo (28-10) vs. Matthew Lopez (9-1) Antonio Carlos Junior (8-2, 1NC) vs. Eric Spicely (10-2) Marco Beltran (8-5) vs. Deiveson Alcantara (11-0) Erick Silva (19-7, 1NC) vs. Yancy Medeiros (13-4, 1NC) Paulo Borrachinha(9-0) vs. Oluwale Bamgbose (6-2) Leonardo Santos (16-3-1) vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier (9-2) Viviane Pereira (12-0) vs. Jamie Moyle (4-1) Luan Chagas (14-2-1) vs. Jim Wallhead (29-10) *For UFC featherweight unification championship MMA Fight Cards Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald Main Card: Welterweight Main Event: Paul Daley (39-14-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (18-4) Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. Derek Anderson (14-3) Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Liam McGeary (12-1) vs. Linton Vassell (17-5) Heavyweight Feature Bout: Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0-1) Preliminary Card: Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jay Dods (6-0) vs. Alfie Davis (6-1) Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Rob Beech (4-1) vs. Stav Economou (17-5) Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Jamie Powell (6-1) vs. Amir Albazi (8-0) Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Umer Kayani (4-3) vs. Nathan Jones (10-5) Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Dan Vinni (14-14) vs. Alex Lohore (10-1) Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Liam Etebar (6-1) vs. Rafal Cejra Cejrowski (2-0) Catchweight Preliminary Bout (150 lbs.): Jeremy Petley (10-8) vs. Chase Morton (6-3) Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Marcin Prostko (4-5) vs. Mike Shipman (9-1) Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Salih Kulucan (4-5) vs. Diego Barbosa (3-0)
Welcome back to another episode of Cage Side Submissions,Brought to you by Future Legend Apperal We plan to provide you with unique and fun-filled SHOWS. News, highlights, and interviews Please feel free to call in with your questions and comments at anytime. 657-383-0267 For our Host Steve Rychel (@CSSRadio) And Host Rachael Blaze (@RachaelBlaze) Our First guest is Bellator MMA Light-Heavyweight Linton Vassell 16-5 (@LVD_TheSwarm) Linton is freash of a decision victory over Emmanuel Newton at Bellator 149 Our Second Guest is Featherweight Charles "Felony" Bennett charles is coming of a first round submission victory over Terrell Hobbs at EWC 9 Febuary 4th And our final guest is UFC Welterweight Matt "The Immortal" Brown 20-13 (@IamThe Immortal) Matt is comming off a submission victory over Tim Means at UFC 189 and is slated to return to action May 14th against Demian Maia at UFC 198
In Round 7 of the MMAniacs Podcast Nick & Matt talk about the crazy ammount of MMA events happening this weekend including CES MMA, Bellator, WSOF and UFC and give their picks on the most notable match ups, world renowned MMA trainer Mark Dellagrotte says hi, they have their first phone in interview with Bellator light heavyweight contender Linton Vassell, discussing his second outing with the now former Bellator light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton, what got him into MMA, training with the Blackzillians, Nick tries to get him to spill the beans on who has the best Jiu Jitsu at the Blackzillians, the excitement of early UFCs, find out what Linton would say to Newton if they had breakfast together, they once again beg for your iTunes reviews and offer some great giveaways, Nick & Matt discuss some internet drama surrounding this Thursday's Roast Battle III and Nick talks a little about how he remembers his high school wrestling team.
In a special roundtable edition of Submission Radio, UFC Hall of famer Frank Trigg and MMA Fighting's Davis St. Martin join Kacper and Denis to break down WSOF 23, Bellator & Glory: Dynamite 1, Fedor Emelianenko signing with Japan's newest MMA promotion, and why Nick Diaz's suspension is absolutely ridiculous. - Popular journalist and the man behind MMA Fighting's morning report, David St. Martin makes his first appearance on Submission Radio to help break down World Series of Fighting 23: Gaethje vs Palomino 2. David joins Kacper and Denis to talk about such fights as Justin Gaethje vs Luis Palomino and how it stacked up against the first one, David Branch vs Teddy Holder, Timur Valiev vs Tito Jones, Phoenix Jones vs Roberto Yong, Brian Foster vs LaRue Burley, and the controversial finish to Vagab Vagabov vs Brian Grinnell and what the consequence should be. - MMA legend and UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg returns to Submission Radio to help break down Bellator & Glory: Dynamite 1 and what to make of Scott Coker's MMA/Kickboxing spectacle. Frank talks about the production value, what worked and what didn't work, how it compared to the old school Pride FC shows, and whether or not the show could've had more of a 'Scott Coker' twist to it. With his vast knowledge of the sport, Trigg also weighs in on such fights as King Mo vs Linton Vassell, Phil Davis' fights against Emanuel Newton and Francis Carmont, Josh Thompson vs Mike Bronzoulis, and Tito Ortiz vs Liam McGeary. Aside from his analysis of the fights themselves, Trigg gives insight into the personalities and mindset of certain fighters, including Tito Ortiz, Liam McGeary, and Emanuel Newton. To round off the show, Kacper and Denis get Frank's thoughts and also weigh in on Fedor Emelianenko signing with Nobuyuki Sakakibara's new Japanese promotion, if Japanese MMA has enough life in it to still be successful, possible opponents for Fedor to fight, if Fedor will eventually end up in the UFC, as well as Nick Diaz's controversial five year suspension.
In a special roundtable edition of Submission Radio, UFC Hall of famer Frank Trigg and MMA Fighting's Davis St. Martin join Kacper and Denis to break down WSOF 23, Bellator & Glory: Dynamite 1, Fedor Emelianenko signing with Japan's newest MMA promotion, and why Nick Diaz's suspension is absolutely ridiculous. - Popular journalist and the man behind MMA Fighting's morning report, David St. Martin makes his first appearance on Submission Radio to help break down World Series of Fighting 23: Gaethje vs Palomino 2. David joins Kacper and Denis to talk about such fights as Justin Gaethje vs Luis Palomino and how it stacked up against the first one, David Branch vs Teddy Holder, Timur Valiev vs Tito Jones, Phoenix Jones vs Roberto Yong, Brian Foster vs LaRue Burley, and the controversial finish to Vagab Vagabov vs Brian Grinnell and what the consequence should be. - MMA legend and UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg returns to Submission Radio to help break down Bellator & Glory: Dynamite 1 and what to make of Scott Coker's MMA/Kickboxing spectacle. Frank talks about the production value, what worked and what didn't work, how it compared to the old school Pride FC shows, and whether or not the show could've had more of a 'Scott Coker' twist to it. With his vast knowledge of the sport, Trigg also weighs in on such fights as King Mo vs Linton Vassell, Phil Davis' fights against Emanuel Newton and Francis Carmont, Josh Thompson vs Mike Bronzoulis, and Tito Ortiz vs Liam McGeary. Aside from his analysis of the fights themselves, Trigg gives insight into the personalities and mindset of certain fighters, including Tito Ortiz, Liam McGeary, and Emanuel Newton. To round off the show, Kacper and Denis get Frank's thoughts and also weigh in on Fedor Emelianenko signing with Nobuyuki Sakakibara's new Japanese promotion, if Japanese MMA has enough life in it to still be successful, possible opponents for Fedor to fight, if Fedor will eventually end up in the UFC, as well as Nick Diaz's controversial five year suspension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a special roundtable edition of Submission Radio, UFC Hall of famer Frank Trigg and MMA Fighting's Davis St. Martin join Kacper and Denis to break down WSOF 23, Bellator & Glory: Dynamite 1, Fedor Emelianenko signing with Japan's newest MMA promotion, and why Nick Diaz's suspension is absolutely ridiculous. - Popular journalist and the man behind MMA Fighting's morning report, David St. Martin makes his first appearance on Submission Radio to help break down World Series of Fighting 23: Gaethje vs Palomino 2. David joins Kacper and Denis to talk about such fights as Justin Gaethje vs Luis Palomino and how it stacked up against the first one, David Branch vs Teddy Holder, Timur Valiev vs Tito Jones, Phoenix Jones vs Roberto Yong, Brian Foster vs LaRue Burley, and the controversial finish to Vagab Vagabov vs Brian Grinnell and what the consequence should be. - MMA legend and UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg returns to Submission Radio to help break down Bellator & Glory: Dynamite 1 and what to make of Scott Coker's MMA/Kickboxing spectacle. Frank talks about the production value, what worked and what didn't work, how it compared to the old school Pride FC shows, and whether or not the show could've had more of a 'Scott Coker' twist to it. With his vast knowledge of the sport, Trigg also weighs in on such fights as King Mo vs Linton Vassell, Phil Davis' fights against Emanuel Newton and Francis Carmont, Josh Thompson vs Mike Bronzoulis, and Tito Ortiz vs Liam McGeary. Aside from his analysis of the fights themselves, Trigg gives insight into the personalities and mindset of certain fighters, including Tito Ortiz, Liam McGeary, and Emanuel Newton. To round off the show, Kacper and Denis get Frank's thoughts and also weigh in on Fedor Emelianenko signing with Nobuyuki Sakakibara's new Japanese promotion, if Japanese MMA has enough life in it to still be successful, possible opponents for Fedor to fight, if Fedor will eventually end up in the UFC, as well as Nick Diaz's controversial five year suspension.
In a special roundtable edition of Submission Radio, UFC Hall of famer Frank Trigg and MMA Fighting's Davis St. Martin join Kacper and Denis to break down WSOF 23, Bellator & Glory: Dynamite 1, Fedor Emelianenko signing with Japan's newest MMA promotion, and why Nick Diaz's suspension is absolutely ridiculous. - Popular journalist and the man behind MMA Fighting's morning report, David St. Martin makes his first appearance on Submission Radio to help break down World Series of Fighting 23: Gaethje vs Palomino 2. David joins Kacper and Denis to talk about such fights as Justin Gaethje vs Luis Palomino and how it stacked up against the first one, David Branch vs Teddy Holder, Timur Valiev vs Tito Jones, Phoenix Jones vs Roberto Yong, Brian Foster vs LaRue Burley, and the controversial finish to Vagab Vagabov vs Brian Grinnell and what the consequence should be. - MMA legend and UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg returns to Submission Radio to help break down Bellator & Glory: Dynamite 1 and what to make of Scott Coker's MMA/Kickboxing spectacle. Frank talks about the production value, what worked and what didn't work, how it compared to the old school Pride FC shows, and whether or not the show could've had more of a 'Scott Coker' twist to it. With his vast knowledge of the sport, Trigg also weighs in on such fights as King Mo vs Linton Vassell, Phil Davis' fights against Emanuel Newton and Francis Carmont, Josh Thompson vs Mike Bronzoulis, and Tito Ortiz vs Liam McGeary. Aside from his analysis of the fights themselves, Trigg gives insight into the personalities and mindset of certain fighters, including Tito Ortiz, Liam McGeary, and Emanuel Newton. To round off the show, Kacper and Denis get Frank's thoughts and also weigh in on Fedor Emelianenko signing with Nobuyuki Sakakibara's new Japanese promotion, if Japanese MMA has enough life in it to still be successful, possible opponents for Fedor to fight, if Fedor will eventually end up in the UFC, as well as Nick Diaz's controversial five year suspension.
Fight Network's John Ramdeen and Robin Black bring us this week's edition of 5 Rounds Today to discuss the effects of having a long fight career, looking back at UFC 52; where fighters from that event are now, previewing Bellator Dynamite: Liam McGeary vs. Tito Ortiz; the light heavyweight tournament with Phil Davis, Emanuel Newton, King Mo and Linton Vassell; Josh Thomson's promotional debut and more.
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman once again spoke with Bellator MMA and American Top Team fighter "King" Mo Lawal. He will be returning to action on the Bellator MMA: Dynamite!!! card Saturday, September 19, in a four-man, one-night light heavyweight tournament to determine Bellator's number one contender in this division. The other fighters in this tournament are former Bellator champion Emanuel Newton, Linton Vassell, and 2008 NCAA Div. I wrestling champion Phil Davis, who will be making his Bellator debut. This card, which is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between unbeaten champion Liam McGeary and MMA legend Tito Ortiz, takes place at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, and will be telecast live in the U.S. on Spike. We spoke with "King" Mo Lawal by phone Friday. Speaking about potentially, and in his case hopefully, having two fights on the same card, he said that he became aware of this format "when everybody else did, so it still hasn't registered yet. I feel like it will register more when camp starts because I have to maneuver my training a little bit more, because I have to train for two fights, not just one five-round fight." He continued, "It's just going to be a little different. I have to break my training up differently, so I'm still figuring out how to do that. But I'm looking forward to the challenge. I'm excited there's a possibility of this happening. To me, I always say 'possibility' now, because you never know what's going to happen until the weigh-ins end. So I'm really looking forward to this happening and I'm looking forward to training for it." "King" Mo is also a big boxing aficionado, having trained with Jeff Mayweather as well as many pro and amateur boxers. He follows boxing very closely, so we also discussed the recent revival of boxing, especially in the U.S., and the role of the controversial Al Haymon and the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) series of shows on numerous TV networks. Saying that in many ways boxing is "the opposite of MMA," he argued that PBC has the "right plan" to build new stars and expose more fans to boxing. Even some of the PBC's fights in which one fighter is heavily favored do not hurt this plan, as he noted that most boxing fans "want knockouts" and that is what will be displayed on PBC's many telecasts on free TV. He also has taken to social media to comment on the series of racist terror attacks on unarmed Black men and women by police and others which have taken place across the U.S., and the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement. As an African-American and a son of immigrants, he grew up in the American South, he said, and "I've seen it all." We also discussed why many boxers and athletes in other sports have also been outspoken on these issues, while few in MMA have for fear of losing their fan base. We also discussed how he is helping the legendary Ricardo Liborio prepare for his ADCC superfight with Mario Sperry, how his health is now better than when he had a nasty staph infection and then was taking antibiotics which hindered some of his performances, and much more. The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", which is also available on iTunes by composer Ian Snow. No Holds Barred is free to listen to and is sponsored by: American Top Team. Whether you're a beginner or a champion, train with the champions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, wrestling, grappling, and mixed martial arts at American Top Team. Check out their web site at AmericanTopTeam.com. Defense Soap, an effective, deep penetrating body soap with natural antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial soap ingredients. Defense Soap is the best cleansing body soap for men and women athletes who are involved in contact sports such as MMA, wrestling, grappling, jiu-jitsu, and judo, to help their antifungal, anti-ringworm, anti-jock itch strategy. Check out their web site, at DefenseSoap.com. Thanks, Eddie Goldman EddieGoldman.com
This week we are excited to announce new sponsors, we team up with Fantasy MMA site MMAVitor. We are also joined by 6 guests. First up is UCMMA LHW champion Linton Vassell, he is coming off of his biggest career win and he talks about whats next after his career defining fight. Our second guest is XFC number one contender Scott Holtzman, Scott's next fight will be for the Lightweight title against Nick Newell. The we speak to top prospect Latif Idris, Idris is two and one and is certainly one to watch out for in the world of MMA. Then we speak to Julio Gallegos who is fighting Dom Steele at XFC 23. Our Fifth guest is from Relentless Sports Management, Jason Ellis is representing Julio Gallegos and Deivison Ribeiro, he talks about there up and coming fights at XFC 23. Our final guest is Kerry Hughes, Kerry is 2 and 0 semi pro, she also has a background in Muay Thai and K-1, she talks us through the transition to MMA. She is also looking to raise money in her next fight so please check out her just giving page on her facebook.
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