https://youtu.be/sPC5PodavcE Elite UFC welterweights Anthony Pettis and Jorge Masvidal squared off in a jiu-jitsu super fight main event as part of an all-day, mixed combat card at the Bay Center on Saturday, June 15. `The event, which was made official Friday is available for iPPV on Ryoulive, is being hosted by Dean Toole Promotions. Island Fights is the only Company from Florida Promoting Boxing & MMA in the same night. Watch the Video here: https://youtu.be/sPC5PodavcE
Titan FC flyweight champion Juan Puerta (17-6) outlasted a gritty Claudio Ledesma (16-8) to net a blood-soaked defense of his title. The contest served as the main event of Friday’s Titan FC 55, which streamed live on UFC Fight Pass from Xtreme Action Park Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Puerta was in control of the action from the start, methodically controlling the pace and positioning of the fight. But the bout took on some real character in the third, when Ledesma suffered a cut over his right eye, and blood began to pour freely over both men. On the floor, Puerta eventually slipped around to the
It took all of five seconds for Jorge Masvidal to knock out Ben “Funky” Askren and record the fastest KO in UFC history, beating out previous record-holder Duane Ludwig by a whole second. Masvidal came charging at his opponent with a flying knee as Askren appeared to try and go for a takedown. Masvidal’s knee connected to Askren’s temple and the fighter immediately fell to the mat. Before the ref could stop the fight, Masvidal was able to punch an unconscious Funky twice in the head. He then celebrated alongside his opponent’s body While some might see the extra blows
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6 took place at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa, Florida on Saturday night. Main Card (PPV)Artem Lobov defeated Paulie Malignaggi by Unanimous Decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)Dakota Cochrane defeated Chris Leben by Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) Johnny Bedford defeated Reginald Barnett Jr. by Unanimous Decision (47-45, 47-45, 48-44)Julian Lane defeated Tom Shoaff by Unanimous Decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45)Joey Beltran defeated Jamie Campbell by KO (1:50, Round 2)Joe Riggs vs. Walber Barros: Draw (47-47, 47-47, 47-47)Jim Alers defeated Elvin Leon Brito by KO (:45, Round 1)David Mundell defeated Drew Lipton by TKO (1:35, Round 1) Prelim Card Abdiel
The last time the UFC came to Sunrise Florida was on June 2012 with 6,635 fans in attendance. Dana White claimed it was the worst gate money in the History of the UFC. 7 years later , the UFC return’s to Sunrise Florida and the attendance is 12,754 with a 1.2 Million Dollar gate. Securing Florida’s spot for a return from the UFC in 2020. Here are the Results: Jack Hermansson def. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) Greg Hardy def. Dmitrii Smoliakov via TKO (strikes) at 2:15 of Round 1 Mike Perry def. Alex Oliveira via
If you are a UFC fan that lives in the State of Florida, then you have to wonder…why does the UFC come to Florida only once a year? You would also ask , is there not a market for MMA in Florida? I mean come on, isn’t Florida the top state with top fighters in the UFC? Is it the norm that sports companies come to Florida once a Year? We decided to compare the WWE Florida Schedule with the UFC Florida schedule for 2019 and see how they compare. The truth is, that it doesn’t…not even close! UFC –
UFC PRE-EVENT ACTIVITIES AT THE BB&T IN SUNRISE FLORIDA Prior to the UFC Fight Night event, fans can attend a couple pre-event activities at the BB&T Center, including: Friday (2-6 p.m. ET): UFC Ft. Lauderdale Fan Experience: Fans can take part in interactive events and meet-and-greets with fighters and notable personalities, as well as shop for official gear. In addition, the new UFC Legacy Belt also will be on display. Friday (4 p.m. ET): UFC Ft. Lauderdale ceremonial weigh-ins at BB&T Center in Sunrise. The fighters will step on the scale for the fans and media, then face off one final
By Eric Kowal For decades, Burt Watson has dedicated his life to the world of combat sports, whether it was as the manager of Joe Frazier or the site coordinator for some of the biggest boxing and mixed martial arts events in history. But now it’s time for the man once described by UFC commentator Joe Rogan as the “Babysitter to the Stars” to write his own chapter in combat sports as a promoter. “I want to give fans a world-class product, and preparing each fighter for the bright lights of the next level is what I do,” said Watson, who
By Mike Pendleton -April 3, 2019 Image: @titanfighting on Instagram One of the more popular shows the UFC has produced has been Dana White’s Lookin’ For a Fight series, in which White, Matt Serra, and Din Thomas travel the world visiting regional promotions and looking for the next fighter to sign to the UFC. In the most recent season, White used the series to find prospects that he could add to the Tuesday Night Contender Series as a way to give fighters their chance to earn a UFC contract. The Lookin’ For a Fight series has helped the UFC sign the likes of Jared
Titan FC has signed a new uniform deal with Art in Motion (AIM), a premium sports performance apparel brand headquartered in Miami with manufacturing facilities in the Dominican Republic. Beginning with Titan FC 54 on Friday, April 26, fighters and their corners will now be provided with uniformity. Understanding the importance of sponsorship for individual fighters, Titan FC officials worked with AIM to create an ascetically appealing and professional looking uniform that provides space for a fighter’s sponsor logos. “As Titan FC continues to grow our brand through a renewed media licensing deal with UFC Fight Pass, international expansion, new forms of