Video: UFC Fight Night Dublin: Gunnar Nelson Octagon Post-Fight Interview

Video: UFC Fight Night Dublin: Gunnar Nelson Octagon Post-Fight Interview

Welterweight Gunnar Nelson reflects on his 13th career victory over Zak Cummings at Fight Night Dublin.

Video: WSOF 10 Official Media Conference Call

Video: WSOF 10 Official Media Conference Call  

World Series of Fighting hosted a media conference call in a webinar format on Wednesday, a week before “World Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Taylor” is set to take place with three championship fights on the NBCSN-televised main card Saturday, June 21.


Headliners David Branch (13-3) and Jesse Taylor (27-9), as well as main-card competitors Georgi Karakhanyan, Rick Glenn (14-2), and Jessica "Jag" Aguilar (17-4) joined WSOF President Ray Sefo and WSOF Executive Vice President Ali Abdelaziz on the call.



RAY SEFO:

In stacking this card and WSOF 11 with title fights, are you worried about possibly burning out some of your future title matches?

“Absolutely not. We have great talent and all these guys have obviously proven themselves. When we stack up a card it’s because we have the talent to stack up a card. We have the likes of (Jon) Fitch, Justin (Gaethje), Nick Newell, Josh Burkman, and the list goes on and on. These are big names in the sport. Because this is our first NBC mothership fight card it’s only right for us to put some of our top fighters on this card. I believe from Day 1 we have put on amazing cards and we will continue to and get bigger and bigger.”

Is there any decision on where WSOF 12 in August will be held?

“There are a couple of locations right now but we haven’t finalized anything. Obviously we will announce that in the coming weeks. But it will definitely be in the U.S.”

ALI ABDELAZIZ:

“Here we go again with WSOF 10. We have some great fights from top to bottom… This machine is not going to stop. We want to be the best show in the world. We want to be the best MMA show on the planet, and that’s what we’re looking forward to doing.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that Jessica Aguilar is the No. 1 115-pound woman in the world. She’s the complete package and she’s been around the sport for a long time. She’s a true veteran of MMA.”

Is there any idea who would be in line for the winner of the Branch-Taylor fight?

“Yes, if you go by the rankings, most likely the winner of this fight would fight Yushin Okami. This is probably the next matchup but we will have to see. We have a big fight on our hands and I believe both David Branch and Jesse Taylor on June 21 have something to prove because they are fighting for the first-ever World Series of Fighting Middleweight title. I’m sure they are both going to put on a great fight for the fans and I just can’t wait for this fight.”

DAVID BRANCH:

“I’m a fighter that doesn’t have any weakness. I don’t have any holes in my game. Wrestling, jiu-jitsu, striking, cage wrestling. It doesn’t matter. I’m ready for everything. I don’t just prepare for wrestling. That’s how I’ve always prepared. There are some people that have similar styles and so you have to go with something else, but I’m not worried if I have to fight from my back.

“I would love to get the finish (knockout), but I don’t rush anything. If it’s there and I get the opportunity I would definitely take it. There’s no doubt about it. That’s always been my style.

“For me it’s all mental. I’ve had a few holes in my game that I’ve had to change up. I’ve been working hard and I’m a hard worker and I’ve been doing everything possible to sharpen up my game. I think one of the turning points was talking to Dan Gable. He started telling me stuff about my game I really didn’t even know, and it was a really cool talk. From then on I just realized that I a Goddamn beast and I just went out there and started hurting dudes, in training and in fights. I just turned into a completely different person and I just don’t give a damn. When it’s time to go out there it’s time to smash.”

JESSE TAYLOR:
“This title would mean the world to me. I’ve been traveling the globe, and it’s hard to get respect in this sport. I’m going to show my skills next Saturday on this high-level show.

“The last time I fought in Las Vegas was back in the old Ultimate Fighter days. So it’s kind of sentimental and feels like I’ve come full circle. I get another chance and I don’t want to lose out on this second opportunity.”

GEORGI KARAKHANYAN:

“I don’t care about the respect and all of that; I just go in there and fight my fights. I’m just happy that I became the first champion for such a great organization as World Series of Fighting and I’m looking to go out there on June 21 and, like always, putting on an exciting show. I have a very tough opponent in front of me and I’m ready for everything. I can’t wait.”

RICK GLENN:
“This is a huge opportunity. It was unfortunate I wasn’t able to make the fight in December, but thankful that they have given me the opportunity for this fight now so I get my shot. It means the world to me. It sucked to have to back out of a fight and I’ve never had to do that before. It sucked knowing I should be in there and watching (Karakhanyan-Palmer). They are both solid opponents. I’m not really thinking about belts and stuff, and I’m just really looking forward to this fight.”

JESSICA AGUILAR:

Do you feel like you’re the best strawweight fighter in the world?

“Yes, I do. I’ve been in the sport for about eight and a half years now and I’ve fought some top-level contenders and I’ve beaten the best of the best. So at this point I’ve proven myself over and over again and I feel like I’m No. 1 in the world in my weight class. My next goal is to be pound for pound the best female fighter in the world. So I’ll keep proving myself till I get there.

“(Emi Fujino) has fought in all different aspects of MMA. She has fought some of the same opponents as I have… A lot of people don’t know these Japanese fighters. They come out like Samurais. It’s do or die.”

Video: FCC 10 Final Line Up Promo

Video: FCC 10 Final Line Up Promo
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

FCC is back on 21st of June with the 10th installment, and this one is not to be missed. Featuring the UK return of Bellator lightweight Martin Stapleton, this is definitely one not to be missed.

Video: UFC Berlin's Niklas Backstrom KO's Max Coga at Europa MMA

UFC Berlin's Niklas Backstrom KO's Max Coga at Europa MMA
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

With news breaking earlier today that Swedish featherweight Niklas Backstom has join the UFC, we look back at his most recent victory, a 15 second TKO victory over top German fighter Max Coga - good night!


Stay tuned to kingdomMMA.co.uk for all the latest on UFC Fight Night 41 Berlin

Video: UFC Berlin Fight Pass Promo

Video: UFC Berlin Fight Pass Promo
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

Video: UFC Newcomer Alan Omer Highlight Video

Video: UFC Newcomer Alan Omer Highlight Video 
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

Video: UFC Newcomer Alan Omer Highlight Video 
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

News broke earlier today that The UFC had signed Alan Omar; the Iraqi born featherweight meets Jim Alers at UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi.

Ahead of his debut against Alers, check out this sweet little highlight video put together by Omars management team a few years back.

Video: Paul Daley Stops Shaun Lomas to Earn Contender Promotions Title

Video: Paul Daley Stops Shaun Lomas to Earn Contender Promotion Title
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

Paul Daley made and emphatic return to kickboxing this weekend to defeat a game Shaun Lomas by 3rd round stoppage. Check out the video of the finish below, which Daley shared earlier today on his official facebook page.

Post by Paul Semtex Daley.

Video: UFC 170's Pat Cummins vs Ricky Pulu at Xplode Fight Series

Video: UFC 170's Pat Cummins vs Ricky Pulu at Xplode Fight Series
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

By now you will probably know that undefeated 4-0 Light-Heavyweight Patrick Cummins will step in to face Daniel Cormier as a last minute replacement for Rashad Evans at UFC 170. What you might not know is how good he is.

Check out what you can expect from Cummins when he faces Cormier next week in his bout against Ricky Pulu at Xplode Fight Series in March 2013 below.

Video: UFC Newcomer Noad Lahat Last Fight Before Joining The Promotion

Video: UFC Newcomer Noad Lahat Last Fight Before Joining The Promotion
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

UFC officials announced the signing of undefeated Israeli born Noad Lahat yesterday. The featherweight will make his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 38 in Brazil against Godofredo Pepey, March 23rd.

At 7-0 in his professional career, Lahat will be the first Israeli to fight in the UFC since Moti "The Hammer" Horenstein lost to Mark Kerr at UFC 14 in 1997.

Ahead of Lahat's fight with Pepey, check out what you can expect from the black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo in his most recent bout against Shad Smith at Bamma USA - Badbeat 10.

Video: UFC Newcomer Douglas Silva KOs Thiago Passos at Jungle Fight 63

Video: UFC Newcomer Douglas Silva KOs Thiago Passos at Jungle Fight 63
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

The UFC have announced the signing of Douglas Silva today, a 28-year old Brazilian prospect who joins the promotion with a 22-0 record with 18 TKO/KO victories.

Fighting at Featherweight, Silva joins the UFC as a last minute replacement for injured Thiago Tavares. He faces Zubair Tuhugov at UFN 36 in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, February 15th.

Check out Silva'S most recent performance at Jungle Fight 63, for just a slice of what to expect from the UFCs latest recruit.

 

Video: Don Frye's UFC 169 Predictions

Video: Don Frye's UFC 169 Predictions

2x UFC tournament champion Don Frye weighs in on UFC 169... who you got?

Video: UFC of FOX 10 & UFC 169 Predictions

Video: UFC of FOX 10 & UFC 169 Predictions
by Will Martin - @BIGBILBAR7MMA

Will Martin knows a thing or two about MMA.

Having produced a series of successful UFC prediction videos for over a year, Martins videos are the go to place if you want to make a little money betting, want in the insight into a specific bout or just want the low down on what a fighter has been up to.

Will's knowledge of MMA runs deep that why Kingdom MMA are proud to bring you his great series of prediction videos starting with UFC on FOX 10 & UFC 169.

Who you got?

 

You can hit Will up using the comment section, or on twitter at @BIGBILBAR7MMA

Video: AXS TV Fights 2013 Hightlights (Must SEE)

Video: AXS TV Fights 2013 Hightlights
By Chris Houten - @mrhouts

2013 was one of the best years in the history of MMA. We have seen stars rise and champions fall, amazing new talent emerge, and a host of international talent literally rise up like a phoenix from the ashes... and that's just whats gone on in the UFC this year.

Fans who haven't had the privilege of watching AXS TV Fights 2013 highlights video can be forgiven for thinking its been all UFC this year, but wait....

From the US TV network which is home to Legacy FC, XFC, MFC, RFA, CFA, BAMMA and others, sit back and enjoy 3 minutes of brutal slams, kicks, punches and submissions from the likes of Paul Daley, Sergio Pettis, Holly Holm, Brandon Thatch and many more.......GOOD NIGHT IRENE!

Video: ONE FC's Top 5 KO's of 2013

Video: ONE FC's Top 5 KO's of 2013
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

Everyone loves a damn good knockout, and 2013 was full of them.

Earlier in the month we shared AXS TV 2013 highlights video, which included brutal knockouts from the likes on Holly Holm and Paul Daley. Now Asia's One FC can be seen below getting on some hightlight action themselves, with their Top 5 KOs for 2013.

1 minute and 37 seconds of the best knockouts the promotion has to offer - nice!

Video: Bellator's Best Moments of 2013

Video: Bellator's Best Moments of 2013
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

Sat there with nothing to do on New Years Day or just in the mood to reminisce on some good old fashion 2013 Bellator action? Well guess what, Bellator have got just the thing for you, a playlist of videos from the past year (seasons 8 and 9 plus the Summer Series) on Spike TV.

From Emanuel Newton's upset of the year, spinning back-fist win over King Mo, to Michael Chandler vs Eddie Alvarez II, to the Bellator debut of Rampage Jackson, it's all here.

Sit back and enjoy, and feel free to let us know what your favourite Bellator moment of the year was in the comment section below.

Video: Jim Wallhead 'My Will to Win'

Video: Jim Wallhead 'My Will to Win'
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

On Saturday September 14th 'Judo' Jim Wallhead takes on Eddie 'Fast' Ellis for the Bamma Welterweight World Title - and you best believe he is ready!

Big shout out to the guys at Performance PR for sending us this video - if you guys weren't excited for Bamma before, you definately will be nbe sure to check out out interview with Jim Wallhead

Be sure to also check out our interview with Jim Wallhead ahead of Bamma 13

Video: WSOF - 4 Tyrone Spong vs Angel DeAnda (Full Fight)

Video: WSOF 4 Tyrone Spong vs Angel DeAnda (Full Fight)

World Series of Fighting 4 went down last night from The Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California and was headlined by decorated kickboxer 'King of the Ring' Tyrone Spong taking on MMA brawler Angel DeAnda who entered the fight with an 11-2 record and 10 wins in his previous 11 fights.

This one goes longer than you'd think

Video: RF8 Flyweight Titlefight - Sergio Pettis vs Dillard Pegg (Full Fight)

Video: RF8 Flyweight Titlefight - Sergio Pettis vs Dillard Pegg (Full Fight)

RFA 8 went down last night from a packed out The Rave / Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who were all there to see the Headline fight between 19-year old Sergio Pettis (7-0) and Dillard Pegg (5-1) who meet for the RFA Flyweight title

We wont spoil it for you if you don't know the result yet....... this one finishes quick!

Video: Nick Diaz Promotions Release War MMA Promo

Nick Diaz Promotions Release War MMA 

WAR MMA 1 Trailer from Nick Diaz on Vimeo.
Stockton native and UFC headliner Nick Diaz will launch his new promotion, WAR, on Saturday, June 22nd at 5pm at the Stockton Arena. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 29th at 10am.
The card will be headlined by UFC veteran Daniel Roberts (13-4) facing off against Justin Baesman (13-3). The fight card will be co-headlined by Caleb Mitchell (4-3) against Evan Esguerra (7-5). The main card will also feature Roy Boughton vs. Liron Wilson, Mike Persons vs. Clayton “Money Shot” McKinney, Darin Cooley vs. Cody Gibson and Chris Quitiquit vs. Dominic Clark. More bouts will be announced in the upcoming days. (Card subject to change.)

Nick Diaz, a former WEC and Strikeforce welterweight (170 lbs) champion, has headlined three UFC PPV cards (UFC 137, UFC 143, and UFC 158) since his return to the organization in 2011. He has previously fought in Pride and Elite XC (including a fight at the Stockton Arena) amongst other MMA promotions. This experience with multiple organizations gave Nick an interest to start his own promotion.

Bouts in WAR will be fought under the Unified Rules of MMA, modified to use a ring instead of a cage and disallowing elbow strikes to a grounded opponent. These rules are in place to encourage grapplers on top position to advance their position or create space for punching, making fights more dynamic and entertaining. Regular matches will be three, five minute rounds, and future championship matches will five, five minute rounds.

For ticket and other information, please visit www.Stocktonlive.com and www.NickDiazPromotions.com. Fighters interested in competing in upcoming WAR events are encouraged to submit their contact information.

Video: Rampage Jackson's TNA Debut

Video: Rampage Jackson's TNA Debut

Former UFC Champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson made his TNA Wrestling debut last night declared he 'wanted to beat the best'.

Rampage who recently signed a joint detail which will see him fight for Bellator, and wrestle for TNA wasted little time in getting his pro wrestling career off the ground, can be seen giving an interview before squaring up to pro wrestling legend, Kurt Angle. Check it out below: