Sunday, July 27, 2014
Crushing KOs and Sudden Subs at the Fighters Source Finals
NEW YORK
What happens when you put a bunch of amateur fighters in the cage at the Javits Center, fighters from all over the country who previously fought and won just to earn their spot on that New York City card? You get the Fighters Source 2014 tournament finals, which saw a slew of top-notch competitors shine, and punch their tickets to a trip to the UK and a bout against an elite amateur there.
Sadly, no New York City-based fighters made the cut for that trip across the pond. But in the case of Stuart Gordon, at least he fell to an ultra-promising scrapper from Syracuse. That fighter was Josh Mayville, and based on what we've seen of him thus far, it would be smart to remember his name.
Twenty-one seconds was all Mayville needed, and he would've held the record for the fastest finish of the night if not for the quick and accurate fists of Angela Hancock. Hancock caught opponent Suzie Wyatt-Walters moving forward with her guard down, and fed her a right that put her away in just eight seconds.
A battle between reps from Colorado and Florida took a bit longer, with Adam Martinez and Will Calhoun beating each other silly in an affair that was pretty back-and-forth until a finish materialized near the end of Round 2.
Meanwhile, with scores of cheering supporters (and what appeared to be his mother, crying tears of pride), Tom Farrel waged a short but furious war against Californian Mike Jenkins. For all of 51 seconds this one was a seesaw, but it ended via armbar - and Farrel tapping out.
It may have been short on local fighters, but Saturday night's Fighters Source finals showcased some seriously high-level amateur talent from across the country. While much of the MMA world was home watching a UFC on FOX, those of us who came to Manhattan to sit around a cage set up in a cavernous convention hall were witness to a solid evening of fights.
Full results:
Sadly, no New York City-based fighters made the cut for that trip across the pond. But in the case of Stuart Gordon, at least he fell to an ultra-promising scrapper from Syracuse. That fighter was Josh Mayville, and based on what we've seen of him thus far, it would be smart to remember his name.
Twenty-one seconds was all Mayville needed, and he would've held the record for the fastest finish of the night if not for the quick and accurate fists of Angela Hancock. Hancock caught opponent Suzie Wyatt-Walters moving forward with her guard down, and fed her a right that put her away in just eight seconds.
A battle between reps from Colorado and Florida took a bit longer, with Adam Martinez and Will Calhoun beating each other silly in an affair that was pretty back-and-forth until a finish materialized near the end of Round 2.
Meanwhile, with scores of cheering supporters (and what appeared to be his mother, crying tears of pride), Tom Farrel waged a short but furious war against Californian Mike Jenkins. For all of 51 seconds this one was a seesaw, but it ended via armbar - and Farrel tapping out.
It may have been short on local fighters, but Saturday night's Fighters Source finals showcased some seriously high-level amateur talent from across the country. While much of the MMA world was home watching a UFC on FOX, those of us who came to Manhattan to sit around a cage set up in a cavernous convention hall were witness to a solid evening of fights.
Full results:
- Joseph Goyette def. Corey Simmons via TKO (Punches) at 1:43, R2
- Chris Francis def. Jesse Henderson via Unanimous Decision
- Adam Martinez def. Will Calhoun via Submission (Guillotine) at 2:30, R2
- Josh Mayville def. Stuart Gordon via KO (Punches) at :21, R1
- Mason Fowler def. Ray Ceballos via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:05, R3
- Mike Jenkins def. Tom Farrel via Submission (Armbar) :51, R1
- Brandon Hester def. Justin Vargas via Unanimous Decision
- Angela Hancock def. Suzie Wyatt-Walters via KO (Punch) at :08, R1
- Fernanda Araujo def. Danielle Gallagher via TKO (Punches) at 2:20, R1
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Upstate New York Media Outlet Ponders the Eternal Question
NEW YORK
There's an amateur MMA event happening tonight in Binghamton, and the notion of amateurs duking it out in a cage in New York while pros have to go elsewhere has one upstate media outlet asking the eternal question, "What are we waiting for?"
Friday, July 25, 2014
Long Island MMA Highlight Video
NEW YORK
Long Island MMA kicked some serious ass at the last New York Fight Exchange event, with nearly all of their fighters on the card coming away with the "W" (and some even won belts).
Relive their glorious night with this highlight video, and keep an eye on them in the future. They're killers.
Relive their glorious night with this highlight video, and keep an eye on them in the future. They're killers.
The MMA World Expo is Tomorrow
NEW YORK
Cool stuff! This is what we're about. We'll be doing the production. Don't miss it! @MMAWORLDEXPO @fighterssource pic.twitter.com/yXF2qGCYdP
— FightSportsHD (@FightSportsHD) July 23, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
UFC on FOX 12 Primer: Dennis Bermudez in Action
UFC
Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown are going to take years off their lives beating the hell out of each other on Saturday's night's UFC on FOX 12 card, but before they do, Long Island native Dennis Bermudez will battle the frenetic Clay Guida in a bout that should be pretty fun.
Since Bermudez is a veteran of the Northeast MMA scene, here's a highlight reel I found of his handiwork from when he was just a young buck. Enjoy.
Since Bermudez is a veteran of the Northeast MMA scene, here's a highlight reel I found of his handiwork from when he was just a young buck. Enjoy.
Two Worthwhile Panel Discussions at the MMA World Expo This Weekend
NEW YORK
There's a ton of stuff to warrant the discerning MMA fan at this weekend's MMA World Expo at the Javits Center, but two things stand out to me more than the rest (probably because I'm part of them). On Saturday, from 2 to 4pm, there will be a panel discussion on the Legalization of MMA in New York, while on Sunday, from 1 to 2pm, there's a panel discussion on amateur MMA in New York.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Another Muay Thai Video Because Why the Heck Not?
NEW YORK
I have no clue when the next FNF event is (maybe it's their Rumble on the River show?), but in the spirit of kicking and punching in the Big Apple, here's another video they've released. Enjoy.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Watch the Black Taoist Throw Down
NEW YORK
He organizes rooftop fights in the projects of Harlem, Manup Standups in Jamaica, Queens, and training sessions in Central Park with like-minded kung fu fighters. I'm talking about Novell Bell, a.k.a. "The Black Taoist", of course, and if you were curious about how well he throws leather, well, check out this vid.
Flashback: Fistfight in Queens
NEW YORK
Believe it or not, the site of this particular underground fight show (which took place circa 2007) is now a pristine UFC Gym in Astoria, Queens. It's pretty doubtful that franchise would sign off on holding another event of this ilk.
Where have all the good times gone?
Where have all the good times gone?
Monday, July 21, 2014
Sambo Steve Interviews Fighters Source Honcho Anthony Medina
NEW YORK
The next big MMA show in New York City is the Fighters Source event slated for the MMA World Expo of Saturday, and in advance of that, "Sambo" Steve Koepfer interviewed FS honcho Anthony Medina for his blog. Read the whole thing here, but here's a quote I liked:
Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting in Central Park
NEW YORK
Kung fu fighting in Central Park is definitely a thing, but what makes this little get-together from the weekend even more remarkable is that someone came all the way down from Syracuse to be a part of it. That's some serious dedication.
I'm guessing this is all in preparation for the upcoming installment of Manup Standup - an event that has attracted competitors from as far away as Maine and Utah.
I'm guessing this is all in preparation for the upcoming installment of Manup Standup - an event that has attracted competitors from as far away as Maine and Utah.
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