Alaska Fighting Championship 143: Rodriguez vs Wareham Results

Alaska Fighting Championship 143 took place November 28th from Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, Alaska. In the night's Main Event, Codie Wareham was crowned the promotions first female Flyweight Champion with a dominant win over Wendy Rodriguez. Wareham came forward right at the opening bell, landed some punches and took it to the ground. From there it was all Wareham as she got the back of Rodriguez and landed hard strikes till the ref had to step in. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Featherweight: Preston Micheletto (2-0) defeated Sam O'Donnell (0-1) via TKO at :51 of Round 1.

2. Welterweight: Derek Chalifour (1-0) defeated Les Morgan (0-3) via TKO at 1:33 of Round 1.

3. Light Heavyweight: Aaron Phillips (2-0) defeated Isaiah Edwards (2-5) via Tapout (Armbar) at 3:17 of Round 1.

4. Light Heavyweight: Chad Kuamo'o (0-0-1) vs Onosai Moana (3-5-1) was ruled a Split Decision Draw (29-28 Kuamo'o/29-28 Moana/29-29). We scored it 29-28 Kuamo'o.

5. Lightweight: Dominick Meriweather (6-1) defeated Tyson Duckworth (1-3) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-28). We scored it 30-27 Meriweather.

6. Flyweight Title: Codie Wareham (2-0) defeated Wendy Rodriguez (4-1) via TKO at 2:29 of Round 1.

Submission of the Night: Aaron Phillips

Knockout of the Night: Codie Wareham

Fight of the Night: Dominick Meriweather vs Tyson Duckworth

Golden Boy Promotions Liddell vs Ortiz 3 Results

Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions made it's first foray into MMA on November 24th featuring a Main Event of Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz from The Forum in Inglewood, California. Liddell beat Ortiz in each of their first two bouts but that was many years ago. This time the forty-eight year old Liddell was clearly not that same fighter but still had that knockout power. However he couldn't land that solid shot as he circled letting Ortiz come to him. There were some brief exchanges before Ortiz dropped him and followed up to get the knockout. In the Co-Main Event Deron Winn remained undefeated and lived up to the hype taking a decision from veteran Tom Lawlor. Winn landed the harder shots but Lawlor was able to take them and land his own but was unable to return enough and Winn took the decision. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Bantamweight: Francisco Estrada (1-0) defeated Jose Huerta (2-3) via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:47 of Round 2.

2. Heavyweight: Jay Silva (12-12-1) defeated Oscar Cota (10-2) via Technical Submssion (Arm Triangle Choke) at 2:30 of Round 3.

3. Bantamweight: James Barnes (11-3) defeated Albert Morales (7-5) via Tapout (Armbar) at 4:09 of Round 3.

4. 140LB Catch Weight: Ricky Palacios (11-1) defeated Waleel Watson (14-12) via KO at 3:56 of Round 1.

5. 160LB Catch Weight: Gleison Tibau (34-14) defeated Efrain Escudero (30-14) via Unanimous Decision (29-28/29-28/29-28). We scored it 29-28 Tibau.

6. Light Heavyweight: Deron Winn (5-0) defeated Tom Lawlor (10-7) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 30-27 Winn.

7. Light Heavyweight: Tito Ortiz (20-12-1) defeated Chuck Liddell (21-9) via KO at 4:24 of Round 1.

Submission of the Night: James Barnes

Knockout of the Night: Tito Ortiz

Fight of the Night: Gleison Tibau vs Efrain Escudero

UFC Fight Night 141: Blaydes vs Ngannou 2 Results

UFC Fight Night 141 took place November 23rd from Cadillac Arena in Beijing, China. In the night's Main Event, Francis Ngannou made short work of Curtis Blaydes dropping him seconds into the bout. Blaydes got up but Ngannou continued landing and the ref stopped it in just forty-five seconds. In women's Action Xiaonan Yan took a decision from Syuri Kondo. The fight remained on the feet the whole time where Yan was just too accurate and more effective with her striking. Weili Zhang scored a huge win over Jessica Aguilar. Zhang got the fight to the ground and landed hard ground and pound cutting Aguilar's head before getting the armbar submission. Also Yanan Wu scored an upset over previously unbeaten Lauren Mueller. Mueller seemed to have her in trouble on the ground but Wu went for a triangle and although Mueller escaped, she couldn't escape the armbar. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Bantamweight: Louis Smolka (15-5) defeated Su Mudaerji (10-4) via Tapout (Armbar) at 2:07 of Round 2.

2. Middleweight: Kevin Holland (14-4) defeated John Phillips (21-8, 1NC) via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:05 of Round 3.

3. Strawweight: Xiaonan Yan (10-1, 1NC) defeated Syuri Kondo (6-2) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 30-27 Yan.

4. Bantamweight: Liu Pinguyan (13-5) defeated Martin Day (8-3) via Split Decision (29-28/28-29/29-28). We scored it 29-28 Day.

5. Strawweight: Weili Zhang (18-1) defeated Jessica Aguilar (20-7) via Tapout (Armbar) at 3:41 of Round 1.

6. Light Heavyweight: Rashad Coulter (9-4) defeated Hu Yaozong (3-2) via Unanimous Decision (29-28/29-28/30-27). We scored it Yaozong.

7. Flyweight: Yanan Wu (10-2) defeated Lauren Mueller (5-1) via Tapout (Armbar) at 4:00 of Round 1.

8. Welterweight: Alex Morono (15-5, 1NC) defeated Song Kenan (14-5) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 30-27 Morono.

9. Welterweight: Li Jingliang (16-5) defeated David Zawada (16-5) via TKO at 4:07 of Round 3.

10. Bantamweight: Song Yadong (14-4, 1NC) defeated Vince Morales (8-3) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 30-27 Yadong.

11. Heavyweight: Alistair Overeem (44-17, 1NC) defeated Sergei Pavlovich (12-1) via TKO at 4:21 of Round 1.

12. Heavyweight: Francis Ngannou (12-2) defeated Curtis Blaydes (10-2, 1NC) via TKO at :45 of Round 1.

Submission of the Night: Yanan Wu

Knockout of the Night: Alistair Overeem

Fight of the Night: Xiaonan Yan vs Syuri Kondo

UFC Fight Night 140: Magny vs Ponzinibbio Results

UFC made their Argentina debut from Buenos Aires on November 17th at Luna Park. In the night's Main Event Santiago Ponzinibbio made he claim to a title shot with an impressive win over Neil Magny. Ponzinibbio laned hard strikes throughout especially some brutal leg kicks that had Magny hurt and have trouble standing, even falling multiple times. Midway through the fourth with Magny hurting already, Ponzinibbio dropped him causing the ref to stop it. In women's action Cynthia Calvillo scored a win over Poliana Botelho. Calvillo showed no signs of what seemed to be a hard weight cut coming out aggressively and taking control right away and got the submission with seconds remaining in the opening round. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Featherweight: Nad Narimani (12-2) defeated Anderson Dos Santos (20-7) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 30-27 Narimani.

2. Lightweight: Jesus Pinedo (16-4-1) defeated Devin Powell (9-4) via Unanimous Decision (scores not read). We scored it 30-27 Pinedo.

3. Welterweight: Laureano Staropoli (8-1) defeated Hector Aldana (4-3) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 30-27 Staropoli.

4. Featherweight: Austin Arnett (16-5) defeated Humberto Bandenay (14-6, 1NC) via Unanimous Decision (29-28/29-27/29-27). We scored it 29-28 Bandenay.

5. Flyweight: Alexandre Pantoja (20-3) defeated Ulka Sasaki (21-6-2) via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:18 of Round 1.

6. Welterweight: Michel Prazeres (26-2) defeated Barbosz Fabinski (14-3) via Tapout (Guillotine Choke) at 1:02 of Round 1.

7. Strawweight: Cynthia Calvillo (7-1) defeated Poliana Botelho (7-2) via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:48 of Round 1.

8. Bantamweight: Marlon Vera (12-5-1) defeated Guido Cannetti (8-5) via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:31 of Round 2.

9. Middleweight: Ian Heinisch (12-1) defeated Cezar Ferreira (14-7) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/29-28/29-28). We scored it 30-27 Heinisch.

10. Light Heavyweight: Johnny Walker (15-3) defeated Khalil Rountree Jr. (8-3, 1NC) via KO at 1:57 of Round 1.

11. Featherweight: Ricardo Lamas (19-7) defeated Daren Elkins (25-7) via TKO at 4:09 of Round 3.

12. Welterweight: Santiago Ponzinibbio (28-3) defeated Neil Magny (21-8) via KO at 2:36 of Round 4.

Submission of the Night: Alexandre Pantoja

Knockout of the Night: Johnny Walker

Fight of the Night: Austin Arnett vs Humberto Bandenay

Cage Warriors 99: Webb vs Radcliffe Results

Cage Warriors 99 took place on November 17th from Colchester Charter Hall in Colchester, Essex, England. In the night's Main Event James Webb scored a big victory over Jason Radcliffe. Both fighters came out aggressive but Webb quickly caught him with a shot to the temple that dropped him and Radcliffe couldn't recover. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Welterweight: Jamie Richardson (7-5) defeated Phil Wells (11-6) via TKO at 4:40 of Round 1.

2. Welterweight: Nathan Jones (12-9) defeated Brad Wheeler (17-13) via Unanimous Decision (29-27/29-28/29-27). We scored it 29-28 Jones.

3. Featherweight: Mads Burnell (10-3) defeated Lukasz Rajewski (8-4) via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:23 of Round 1.

4. Bantamweight: Cory Tait (9-4) defeated Gavin Kelly (7-6) via TKO at 2:40 of Round 1.

5. Middleweight: James Webb (5-1) defeated Jason Radcliffe (13-7) via TKO at 1:26 of Round 1.

Submission of the Night: Mads Burnell

Knockout of the Night: James Webb

Fight of the Night: Nathan Jones vs Brad Wheeler

Invicta FC 32 Results

Invicta made it's Shawnee, Oklahoma debut coming from Firelake Arena on November 16th. The Main Event, featured a clash for the vacant Featherweight Title between Felicia Spencer and Pam Sorenson. Round one saw Spencer on her opponents back most of the round looking for a submission but couldn't get it. Sorenson came back in rounds two and three, landing strikes with Spencer landing some of her own. Round four saw Sorenson initially getting the better of the stand-up, however the fight went to the ground and Spencer took the advantage and got the choke. In the Co-Main Event, Mizuki Inoue took a decision from Viviane Pereira. Round one was very close with both fighters having their moments. After that, Inoue took over as Pereira lacked the aggression she needed. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Featherweight: Chelsea Chandler (1-1) defeated Mitzi Merru (2-1) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-26). We scored it 30-27 Chandler.

2. Strawweight: Kathryn Paprocki (2-0) defeated Isis Verbeek (0-1) via Unanimous Decision (29-27/29-27/29-27). We scored it 29-27 Paprocki.

3. Flyweight: Stephanie Geltmacher (4-0) defeated Liz Tracy (5-3) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/29-28). We scored it 29-28 Gletmacher.

4. Flyweight: Erin Blanchfield (3-0) defeated Kay Hansen (3-2) via Majority Decision (28-28/29-28/29-28). We scored it 29-28 Blanchfield.

5. Bantamweight: Julia Avila (6-1) defeated Alexa Conners (5-3) via TKO at 3:43 of Round 2.

6. 150LB Catch Weight: Kaitlin Young (9-9-1) defeated Sarah Patterson (5-5) via TKO at 1:25 of Round 1.

7. Atomweight: Ashley Cummins (7-4) defeated Jessica Delboni (7-1) via Unanimous Decision (29-28/29-28/29-28). We scored it 29-28 Cummins.

8. Strawweight: Mizuki Inoue (13-5) defeated Viviane Pereira (13-3) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 29-28 Inoue

9. Featherweight Title: Felicia Spencer (6-0) defeated Pam Sorenson (7-3) via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:23 of Round 4.

Submission of the Night: Felicia Spencer

Knockout of the Night: Julia Avila

Fight of the Night: Stephanie Geltmacher vs Liz Tracy

UFC Fight Night 139: Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez Results

UFC celebrated it's 25th anniversary by holding an event back where it all started, Denver, Colorado at the Pepsi Center on November 10th. In the Main Event, Yair Rodriguez won with a crazy finish landing an up elbow with one second left in the fight for the knockout in a Fight of the Year Contender. In women's action Germaine de Randamie won a decision from Raquel Pennington. Most of the fight was fought in the clinch with Pennington just unable to get much offense going. Also Maycee Barber made a statement finishing late replacement Hannah Cifers in the second round with a brutal stoppage. Also, Ashley Yoder took a super close decision from Amanda Cooper in a fight where both fighters had their moments and two judges sided with Yoder. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Bantamweight: Mark De La Rosa (11-1) defeated Joby Sanchez (11-4) via Split Decision (29-28/28-29/30-27). We scored it 29-28 Sanchez.

2. Flyweight: Eric Shelton (12-5) defeated Joseph Morales (9-2) via Split Decision (29-28/27-30/30-27). We scored it 29-28 Morales.

3. Lightweight: Devonte Smith (9-1) defeated Julian Erosa (22-7) via KO at :46 of Round 1.

4. Lightweight: Davi Ramos (9-2) defeated John Gunther (7-2) via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:57 of Round 1.

5. Featherweight: Bobby Moffett (14-3) defeated Chas Skelly (17-4) via Technical Submission (D'arce Choke) at 2:43 of Round 2.

6. Strawweight: Ashley Yoder (6-4) defeated Amanda Cooper (4-5) via Split Decision (29-28/27-30/29-28). We scored it 29-28 Yoder.

7. Lightweight: Michael Trizano (9-0) defeated Luis Pena (5-1) via Split Decision (28-29/29-28/30-27). We scored it 29-28 Pena.

8. Strawweight: Maycee Barber (6-0) defeated Hannah Cifers (8-3) via TKO at 2:01 of Round 2.

9. Lightweight: Beneil Dariush (15-4-1) defeated Thiago Moises (11-3) via Unanimous Decision (30-25/30-25/30-26). We scored it 30-27 Dariush.

10. Bantamweight: Germaine de Randamie (8-3) defeated Raquel Pennington (9-8) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 30-27 de Randamie.

11. Welterweight: Donald Cerrone (34-11, 1NC) defeated Mike Perry (12-4) via Tapout (Armbar) at 4:46 of Round 1.

12. Featherweight: Yair Rodriguez (12-2) defeated Chan Sung Jung (14-5) via KO at 4:59 of Round 5.

Submission of the Night: Donald Cerrone

Knockout of the Night: Yair Rodriguez

Fight of the Night: Yair Rodriguez vs Chan Sung Jung

Friday Night Fights Lukusa vs Rowe Results

Friday Night Fights put on another kickboxing/Muay Thai event on November 9th from the Broad Street Ballroom in New York, New York. In the night's Main Event, Chris Lukusa took a close decision from Greg Rowe. The first two rounds were very close with both fighters having their moments. Round Three Rowe took control and landed some good damaging shots. But in the end, two of the judges sided with Lukusa. In women's action Yasmeen Salhani took a decision from Michelle Diaz in a very good amateur bout. Salhani took the lead early using her kicks to her advantage. In the middle rounds, Diaz started becoming more effective, using aggression and stalking her opponent. The judges sided with Salhani. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Amateur Flyweight Title: Yasmeen Salhani (10-2-1) defeated Michelle Diaz (8-4) via Unanimous Decision (49-46/48-47/49-46). We scored it 48-47 Salhani.

2. Amateur New York State Lightweight Title: David Agbodji (7-1) defeated Nick Prisciandaro (3-1) via KO at :35 of Round 1.

3. Amateur North American Lightweight Title: Juan Cortez (12-2) defeated Austin Amell (8-2) via Unanimous Decision (48-47/49-46/49-46). We scored it 49-46 Amell.

4. Featherweight: Omar Ahmed (28-4-1) defeated Brima Kamara (3-4) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 29-28 Kamara.

5. Middleweight: Chris Lukusa (16-3) defeated Greg Rowe (6-6) via Split Decision (29-28/28-29/29-28). We scored it 29-28 Rowe.

Knockout of the Night: David Agbodji

Fight of the Night: Yasmeen Salhani vs Michelle Diaz

Invicta FC 32 Predictions

We are back with our predictions for Invicta FC 32. Joining myself (Jason Adams) is Alyssa Vasquez, Amy Montengro, Ashley Hawkins, Chris Gregory, Erin Terranova, Jehnn Stumborg, Jen Aniano, Jenna Bernick, Jenna Skinner, Jessenia Quinonez, Jessica Dinch, Jillian DeCoursey, Kate Brummitt, Katherine Grasshopper, Katie Casimir, Lacey Hancock, Layla Newton, Leigh-Ann Baskey, Lindsey VanZandt, Mallory Kane, Missy Pontbriand, Monica Franco, Olivia Parker, Rach Frehe, Rachael Smith, Sarah Kleczka, Sarah Shell, Serena DeJesus, Shamir Peshewa, Sophie Sharp, Stephanie Skinner, Tamikka Brents and Teri Brents.


1. Chelsea Chandler (0-1) vs Mitzi Merry (2-0)
Chandler: Amy, Jen, Jenna B., Kate, Mallory, Monica, Sarah K., Tamikka, Teri
Merry: Alyssa, Ashley, Chris, Erin, Jason, Jehnn, Jenna S., Jessenia, Jessica, Jillian, Katherine, Katie, Lacey, Layla, Leigh-Ann, Lindsey, Missy, Olivia, Rach, Rachael, Sarah S., Serena, Shamir, Sophie, Stephanie
Totals: Chandler- 9 Merry- 25

2. Isis Verbeek (0-0) vs Kathryn Paprocki (1-0)
Verbeek: Alyssa, Amy, Erin, Jason, Jehnn, Jen, Jenna B., Jenna S., Kate, Katherine, Katie, Lacey, Layla, Lindsey, Monica, Olivia, Rach, Rachael, Sarah K., Sarah S., Shamir, Stephanie
Paprocki: Ashley, Chris, Jessenia, Jessica, Jillian, Leigh-Ann, Mallory, Missy, Serena, Sophie, Tamikka, Teri
Totals: Verbeek- 22 Paprocki- 12

3. Liz Tracy (5-2) vs Stephanie Geltmacher (3-0)
Tracy: Amy, Ashley, Jason, Jen, Jenna B., Jenna S., Jessenia, Kate, Katie, Lacey, Layla, Leigh-Ann, Monica, Olivia, Rach, Rachael, Sarah S., Serena, Sophie, Stephanie
Geltmacher: Alyssa, Chris, Erin, Jehnn, Jessica, Jillian, Katherine, Lindsey, Mallory, Missy, Sarah K., Shamir, Tamikka, Teri
Totals: Tracy- 20 Geltmacher- 14

4. Erin Blanchfield (2-0) vs Kay Hansen (3-1)
Blanchfield: Amy, Erin, Jen, Jenna S., Jessenia, Leigh-Ann, Lindsey, Mallory, Rachael, Sarah S., Sophie
Hansen: Alyssa, Ashley, Chris, Jason, Jehnn, Jenna B., Jessica, Jillian, Kate, Katherine, Katie, Lacey, Layla, Missy, Monica, Olivia, Rach, Sarah K., Serena, Shamir, Stephanie, Tamikka, Teri
Totals: Blanchfield- 11 Hansen- 23

5. Alexa Conners (5-2) vs Julia Avila (5-1)
Conners: Alyssa, Amy, Ashley, Jehnn, Jen, Jenna B., Jenna S., Jillian, Kate, Katie, Lacey, Leigh-Ann, Lindsey, Monica, Serena, Shamir, Stephanie, Tamikka, Teri
Avila: Chris, Erin, Jason, Jessenia, Jessica, Katherine, Layla, Mallory, Missy, Olivia, Rach, Rachael, Sarah K., Sarah S., Sophie
Totals: Conners- 19 Avila-15

6. Kaitlin Young (8-9-1) vs Zarah Fairn Dos Santos (6-2)
Young: Amy, Ashley, Chris, Jason, Jehnn, Jen, Jenna B., Jenna S., Jessenia, Jessica, Jillian, Kate, Katherine, Layla, Leigh-Ann, Lindsey, Missy, Monica, Olivia, Rach, Rachael, Sarah K., Sarah S., Serena, Shamir, Stephanie, Tamikka, Teri
Dos Santos: Alyssa, Erin, Katie, Lacey, Mallory, Sophie
Totals: Young- 28 Dos Santos- 6

7. Ashley Cummins (6-4) vs Jessica Delboni (7-0)
Cummins: Amy, Ashley, Chris, Jason, Jen, Jenna B., Jenna S., Jessica, Katherine, Leigh-Ann, Lindsey, Mallory, Olivia, Sarah S., Shamir, Stephanie, Tamikka, Teri
Delboni: Alyssa, Erin, Jehnn, Jessenia, Jillian, Kate, Katie, Lacey, Layla, Missy, Monica, Rach, Rachael, Sarah K., Serena, Sophie
Totals: Cummins- 18 Delboni- 16

8. Mizuki Inoue (12-5) vs Viviane Pereira (13-2)
Inoue: Amy, Ashley, Jehnn, Jen, Jenna B., Jessica, Jillian, Katherine, Layla, Sarah S. Serena, Shamir, Tamikka, Teri
Pereira: Alyssa, Chris, Erin, Jason, Jenna S., Jessenia, Kate, Katie, Lacey, Leigh-Ann, Lindsey, Mallory, Missy, Monica, Olivia, Rach, Rachael, Sarah K., Sophie, Stephanie
Totals: Inoue- 14 Pereira- 20

9. Felicia Spencer (5-0) vs Pam Sorenson (7-2)
Spencer: Alyssa, Amy, Erin, Jehnn, Jen, Jessica, Jillian, Katherine, Katie, Lacey, Layla, Lindsey, Mallory, Missy, Monica, Sarah S., Shamir, Sophie
Sorenson: Ashley, Chris, Jason, Jenna B., Jenna S., Jessenia, Kate, Leigh-Ann, Olivia, Rach, Rachael, Sarah K., Serena, Stephanie, Tamikka, Teri
Totals: Spencer- 18 Sorenson- 16

10. Fight of the Night
Alyssa: Young vs Dos Santos
Amy: Blanchfield vs Hansen
Ashley: Young vs Dos Santos
Chris: Conners vs Avila
Erin: Inoue vs Pereira
Jason: Conners vs Avila
Jenna B.: Young vs Dos Santos
Jenna S.: Young vs Dos Santos
Jessenia: Spencer vs Sorenson
Jessica: Young vs Dos Santos
Jillian: Young vs Dos Santos
Kate: Inoue vs Pereira
Katherine: Spencer vs Sorenson
Katie: Inoue vs Pereira
Lacey: Young vs Dos Santos
Layla: Inoue vs Pereira
Leigh-Ann: Young vs Dos Santos
Lindsey: Cummins vs Delboni
Mallory: Cummins vs Delboni
Missy: Spencer vs Sorenson
Monica: Young vs Dos Santos
Olivia: Blanchfield vs Avila
Rach: Spencer vs Sorenson
Rachael: Cummins vs Delboni
Sarah K.: Conners vs Avila
Sarah S.: Conners vs Avila
Sophie: Blanchfield vs Hansen
Stephanie: Inoue vs Pereira
Tamikka: Young vs Delboni
Teri: Cummins vs Delboni

Glory Kickboxing 61: VanNorstrand vs Glunder Results

Glory 61 took place on November 3rd from Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, New York. In the Main Event, Kevin VanNorstrand took a decision from Massaro Glunder. Glunder scored a knockdown in round two but in round three was deducted a point which proved to be the difference in the scoring. In women's action Chommanee Sor Taehira defeated Ashley Nichols by decision. Rounds one and two were close with two judges giving both to Taehira. Nichols tried to mount a comeback and clearly took the third but it was too little too late. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Middleweight: Harry Germain (1-0) defeated Iskander Usmonov (1-1) via TKO at :40 of Round 1.

2. Flyweight: Jonathan Di Bella (8-0) defeated Mohamed Lemjerdine (10-6) via Unanimous Decision (30-25/30-25/30-25). We scored it 30-25 Di Bella.

3. Featherweight: Abraham Vidales (12-0) defeated Houssam El Kasri (2-2) via TKO at 1:48 of Round 1.

4. Lightweight: Nate Richardson (12-4) defeated Justin Greskiewicz (41-24-3) via TKO at 2:33 of Round 1.

5. Super Bantamweight: Chommanee Sor Taehira (92-17-1) defeated Ashley Nichols (12-6) via Split Decision (29-28/27-30/29-28). We scored it 29-28 Taehira.

6. Lightweight: Justin Houghton (11-6) defeated Vince McGuinness (1-2) via Unanimous Decision (29-28/30-27/30-27). We scored it 29-28 Houghton.

7. Welterweight: Charles Rodriguez (9-0) defeated Malik Watson-Smith (59-25) via Technical Unanimous Decision (20-18/20-18/20-18). We scored it 20-18 Rodriguez.

8. Featherweight: Asa Ten Pow (8-1) defeated Niko Tsigaras (21-5) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 30-27 Pow.

9. Featherweight: Kevin VanNostrand (18-3) defeated Massaro Glunder (32-12-4) via Unanimous Decision (28-27/28-27/28-27). We scored it 28-27 VanNostrand.

Knockout of the Night: Harry Germain

Fight of the Night: Asa Ten Pow vs Niko Tsigaras

October 2018 MMA Athlete of the Month: Aspen Ladd

Photo Credit: Mike Roach



Going back to her days even as an amateur, there was no doubt Aspen Ladd was destined for stardom in the sport. As an amateur she tasted defeated only once and it was to Cynthia Calvillo, Cynthia herself destined for big things.

Making her pro debut with Invicta FC, a first round defeat of Ana Carolina Vidal, Aspen brought her skill set to a bigger stage in front of a bigger audience and even more became aware of what a bright future Aspen had. Her time in Invicta saw her not only win, but beat other highly thought of opponents. Names like Amanda Cooper, Sijara Eubanks and others. And she wasn't just winning, she was winning convincingly.


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Those wins led to the inevitable, a shot with the UFC. After illness delayed her debut, she finally made it facing Lina Lansberg in what was expected to be her toughest test to date. She passed that test stopping the very tough Lansberg in round two. Now, with the UFC audience, it wasn't just the die-hard fans who were aware, now the whole sports fanbase got to see what Aspen Ladd was capable of.

Ladd was next set to face Leslie Smith, however she was unable to make weight. Ladd did what you are supposed to do, but what not all do, she owned up to her mistake and did all she could to get the fight to proceed. However, an agreement could not be reached and the bout was cancelled. We would have to weight for her sophomore UFC fight.

That fight would come October 6th at UFC 229 against women's MMA pioneer Tonya Evinger. It was made clear that many see stardom in Aspen as she was actually made the betting favorite in the bout despite the many accomplishments of her opponent. However, many felt Evinger might be too much too soon for Ladd. Aspen clearly didn't feel that way as her confidence was apparent.

Any doubts anyone had about Aspen Ladd's skill were eliminated as she not only beat Evinger, she dominated the fight. The fight went to the ground quickly and Ladd was in a dominant position the entire way, on top of her opponent, getting her back, wherever a quick scramble may have gone, Ladd remained in the dominant position, landing strikes till eventually the ref had to stop it in round one.


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With the bantamweight division in flux, with some going down to flyweight, champ Amanda Nunes fighting featherweight champ Cris Cyborg, Aspen made it clear she is a legit contender to become the queen of the division. She has the ground game, the striking, everything needed to become the best in the division. While it may be a bit before she gets that opportunity, it is hard to see anyone knocking her off of that path.

October 2018 Fitness Athlete of the Month: Marcia Goncalves

Photo Credit: JM Manion




In a year were the bikini division was possibly as competitive as any year in it's history, one of the most consistent competitors in the division was Marcia Goncalves. Marcia had five first place finishes and also a top ten finish at the Olympia.

Marcia had a decent 2017 including finishing the year with a second place finish at the South Carolina Grand Prix, but no one could have predicted the year she has had in 2018, but the improvements she made and what she continually brought to the stage made her placings very well earned and deserved. Marcia started the year with back to back fourth place finishes at the World Klash and Salt City Showdown. Then she took off.


Photo Credit: Lloyd Terry Jr.

Marcia took a very impressive second place at the Pittsburgh Pro and then took three straight first places leading to the Olympia. Competing against the best of the best and hoping to improve upon last year's Olympia, Marcia was one person who was going to be interesting to watch. Against the possibly toughest lineup ever on the Olympia stage in the division, would Marcia crack the top ten or was there more work to be done. The answer to that was obvious once she stepped on stage. Surely she will say there is more work to be done, especially since it is a sport where there are always improvements to make, Marcia let it be known she had truly arrived in taking ninth place. While obviously others finished above her, many remarked at how improved Marcia was and how impressed they were with her. She made it known she was among the sports elite, the elite of the elite and big things were predicted for her in 2019.

But she wasn't done with 2018 yet and riding the high of a top ten finish at the Olympia, Marcia first did the Hurricane Pro taking another first place and then the San Antonio Pro and finished.... you guessed it.... first place. First place out of forty competitors. Continuing what has been an amazing year for her.


Photo Credit: Lloyd Terry Jr.

Heading into 2019 Marcia is poised for an even bigger year, with people really taking notice of her, it will be interesting to see what improvements she makes and where she makes them. But if 2018 was any indication, Marcia knows how to improve and will do so again and is without a doubt a favorite going into the year and a viable threat to take home an Olympia top five if not a contender to win the entire thing.

UFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis Results

UFC 230 took place on November 3rd from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. In the night's Main Event, Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier retained his title with an easy defeated of Derrick Lewis. Right from the get go it was obvious Lewis would not be able to stop Cormier's takedowns. Midway through round two, after getting the takedown, Cormier got the choke and win. In women's action Sijara Eubanks took a decision from Roxanne Modafferi. Modafferi put up a good fight and had her moments, but Eubanks was just too much. Here are all your results and our Of The Night Awards.

1. Heavyweight: Marcos Rogerio De Lima (19-6-1) defeated Adam Wieczorek (10-2) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 30-27 De Lima.

2. Featherweight: Shane Burgos (11-1) defeated Kurt Holobaugh (17-6, 1NC) via Tapout (Armbar) at 2:11 of Round 1.

3. Lightweight: Matt Frevola (6-1-1) vs Lando Vannata (9-3-2) was declared a Majority Draw (29-28 Frevola/28-28/28-28). We scored it 29-28 Vannata.

4. Welterweight: Lyman Good (20-4, 1NC) defeated Ben Saunders (22-11-2) via KO at 1:32 of Round 1.

5. Featherweight: Sheymon Moraes (11-2) defeated Julio Arce (15-3) via Split Decision (29-28/28-29/30-26). We scored it 29-28 Moraes.

6. Flyweight: Sijara Eubanks (5-2) defeated Roxanne Modafferi (22-16) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-27/30-27). We scored it 29-28 Eubanks.

7. Featherweight: Jordan Rinaldi (14-6) defeated Jason Knight (20-6) via Unanimous Decision (30-27/30-26/30-25). We scored it 30-27 Rinaldi.

8. Middleweight: Israel Adesanya (15-0) defeated Derek Brunson (18-7) via TKO at 4:51 of Round 1.

9. Middleweight: Karl Roberson (7-1) defeated Jack Marshman (22-8) via Unanimous Decision (30-26/30-26/30-27). We scored it 29-28 Roberson.

10. Middleweight: Jared Cannonier (11-4) defeated David Branch (22-5) via TKO at :29 of Round 2.

11. Middleweight: Ronaldo Souza (26-6, 1NC) defeated Chris Weidman (14-4) via TKO at 2:46 of Round 3.

12. Heavyweight Title: Daniel Cormier (22-1, 1NC) defeated Derrick Lewis (21-6, 1NC) via Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:14 of Round 2.

Submission of the Night: Shane Burgos

Knockout of the Night: Ronaldo Souza

Fight of the Night: Sheymon Moraes vs Julio Arce