UFC Fight for the Troops 2 will be hosting a series of heavyweight and lightweight bouts featuring some of the most exciting fighters both divisions have to offer. Record since UFC exit: 1-0. Guillard should send Kenny Florian a nice thank you present because he almost didnt get this opportunity. If we are being honest with ourselves, Beltran didnt have much of a chance to win. Attendance. The plan is for her to fight in MMA once in fall 2023 and twice in 2024. UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov. As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results and commentary for UFC Fight for the Troops 2.The live blog will start with the beginning of the Facebook stream (7:00 . Amir Albazi picks up a much-needed victory vs. Kai Kara-France at UFC Fight Night. Cat Zingano stated her case for a women's featherweight title shot with a unanimous-decision win over Leah McCourt at Bellator 293 on Friday in Temecula, California. When he finally found pay dirt just over a minute into the bout with a clean left hook that dropped Roop like a sack of potatoes, he finished with the efficiency of a highly trained assassin, leaving nothing to chance as he secured his bout with Aldo. SPEED KILLS, BUT THE THANKS SHOULD GO TO FLORIAN. The entire main card. I never miss a UFC fight! UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on August 19, 2023, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Wiman is no different, and when he looks back at the tape of the fight, he will notice that he covers up far too often during exchanges on the feet. Much like Mike Pierce had, Brenneman used superior wrestling and top. Menu. The weigh-in event took place on the Fort Hood military base in Killeen, Texas, and was attended by several . Oops. Imagine allowing Albert Pujols to take full swings with a baseball bat at your left leg. It's the least we can do for the people who are defending this country and making so many sacrifices for our freedom, and this is a cause the UFC will always support.". Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. UFC Vegas 74 live stream results, play-by-play updates for the Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi-led MMA event on ESPN and ESPN+ TONIGHT (Sat., June 3, 2023) from inside APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight between Cody Garbrandt, the former UFC bantamweight champion, and Rani Yahya, a Brazilian veteran who is 5-1-1 in his last seven bouts, on the Oct. 1 UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs . This bout aired on the broadcast following the Barry vs Beltran bout. Fight For The Troops 2 Musings By Michael DiSanto Jan. 23, 2011 The Fight For The Troops 2 event is in the books.Michael DiSanto checks in to survey the lay of the land after. He showed excellent striking, unyielding tenacity, solid top control and brutal ground and pound. Hurrah! [8], Rani Yahya was expected to face Chan Sung Jung at this event,[9] but Jung was forced from the card with an injury,[10] and replaced by Mike Brown. [4] Edwards instead faced TUF 12 alumnus Cody McKenzie. Mitrione wont have the luxury of 15 to 20 fights against weekend warriors, career opponents and fading former contenders as he builds his skills, confidence and general fighting IQ. Knowing that a shot at reigning featherweight champion and pound-for-pound list occupant Jose Aldo was on the line, the Canadian delivered a dominant performance, knocking out George Roop in a mere 88 seconds. It helped raise money for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which provides support for severely wounded military personnel and veterans and the families of military personnel lost in service. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, UFC 'Fight for the Troops 2' official for Jan. 22 in Fort Hood,TX. [2] The event was the third that the UFC has hosted in cooperation with a US military base, following UFC Fight Night 7 and UFC: Fight for the Troops. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC "Fight for the Troops 2," which is headlined by a. 8-man brackets for each division. The plan is for her to fight in MMA once in fall 2023 and twice in 2024. UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 (also known as UFC Fight Night 23) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 22, 2011 at Fort Hood, near Killeen, Texas. [12], On January 18, Dana White announced that the UFC would be streaming the McKenzie vs. Edwards and Johnson vs. Guymon fights for free on their official Facebook page. The event will mark the promotion's 32nd overall visit to Canada and sixth to Vancouver, returning to the country for the first time since UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje in September 2019.. A UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship trilogy bout between current two-time champion (also current UFC Women's Featherweight Champion) Amanda Nunes and former champion (also The Ultimate . Please enter a valid email and try again. The entire main card. With seven wins in his last nine UFC bouts, Matt Wiman has officially established himself as a contender in the lightweight division. UFC Refuses To Comp Tickets For Elliott Family. None of it; I checked out Sherdog's play-by-play but had better things to do! : David Mitchell vs. Mike Swick Details about UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2 including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. Jan 22, 2011 Sherdog.com will report from Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, at approximately 6:20 p.m. Check Out The Latest Episode Of UFC Unfiltered, Our 30th Anniversary Celebration Will Make This IFW The Biggest And Best Yet, Daniel Cormier is joined by Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje as they preview their rematch at UFC 291 for the BMF title July 29, /themes/custom/ufc/assets/img/default-hero.jpg, How to Watch TUF 31: Team McGregor vs Team Chandler. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The bout between Kenny Florian and Evan Dunham was expected for UFC 126, but was moved to this card to serve as the main event. Something went wrong. Bellator 299 is headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Johnny Eblen and challenger Fabian Edwards. Carvalho, an SBG Ireland product, is 2-2 in his last four fights. The former TUF star did all of that against a well rounded, well prepared opponent in Miller. UFC: Fight for the Troops (also known as UFC Fight Night 16) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 10, 2008, at the Cumberland County Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Guillard was originally slated to face Yves Edwards on the non-televised undercard, while Florian was scheduled to face Dunham in the main event. The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. This bout was aired on the broadcast following the Cantwell vs Al-Hassan bout. Total gate. The bout should have been for the UFC Lightweight Championship, but the UFC had made the decision to take the division in another direction for the time being. Guys can prepare all they want, but if they cannot fight behind a dominant jab or take the fight to the ground, then speed typically kills. Everything That Happened At UFC Vegas 74 Last Night! UFC Vegas 74 Results & Play-By-Play! Bellator 299 is headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Johnny Eblen and challenger Fabian Edwards. UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 (also known as UFC Fight Night 23) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 22, 2011 at Fort Hood, near Killeen, Texas. Few other lightweights possess the same combination of speed, power, experience, technical prowess on the feet and general wrestling ability. 155 lbs. UFC Fight Night 23 - Fight for the Troops 2 pits Melvin The Young Assassin Guillard vs Evan Dunham fight in Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas, United States on Jan 22, 2011. Her manager, Mark Taffet, also told ESPN they are in negotiations to extend Shields' deal with the PFL. Iraq's Amir Albazi picked up a massive win in the UFC's flyweight division, as he narrowly edged former title challenger Kai Kara-France via split decision at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday night, improving to 17-1 along the way. Only the main event, which was a big fight. UFC Fight Night Sat, Jan 22 / 9:00 PM EST Sat, Jan 22 / 9:00 . UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Post-Fight: Card Served as Proving Ground One line of thought that keeps popping up in fan and media reaction to last night's UFC Fight for the Troops 2 event is. I will never know how Joey Beltran survived for three full rounds against Pat Barry. [1][2], The event was the first of many the UFC held to support the military. The following fighters fought their first UFC fight in 2006: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Campuzano's last fight, his first with the. [5], On December 30, 2010, a bout between Mike Swick and David Mitchell was called off due to Mitchell suffering an injury and Swick dealing with his Esophageal Condition. The first seven bouts were not aired on the live pay-per-view broadcast nor were they on the home video version (VHS). Kennedy/Natal vs. other weak UFC TV headliners. UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak. [5], Stuntman and co-creator of the UFC Ben Perry joined the announcing crew for the first time in UFC 2. 1 Time 00:02:15 Method KO/TKO United States - odds - Win Welterweight Bout Mike Swick vs Jonathan Goulet Round 1 Time 00:00:33 Method KO/TKO United States - odds - Canada Win Light Heavyweight Bout. Amir Albazi announced as winner via split decision, Jim Miller wastes no time knocking out Jesse Butler, Don'Tale Mayes finishes Andrei Arlovski early. This bout aired on the broadcast following the Johnson vs Guymon bout. Lots of guys clam up when fighting under the pressure of a title eliminator. UFC 2 featured a sixteen-man tournament format, the first and only one in UFC history, with the winner receiving $60,000. I'm a hardcore fan after all! The win over Cole Miller was arguably his most complete performance to date. The complete 6-hour card. [7], A lightweight bout between Cole Miller and Matt Wiman, which was originally scheduled to take place at UFC 125, was moved to this event. They'll bring you a "fight for the troops" event, hurrah! : Evan Dunham vs. Kenny Florian 170 lbs. Previous Next. How to Watch; Find a Bar; UFC Fight Pass; SHOP. Frank Hamaker was forced to withdraw due to injury. Mir vs. Duffee to Headline in San Diego. Set to headline the long-rumored fight card will be a potential fight of the year candidate when exciting lightweight standouts Kenny Florian and Evan Dunham hook 'em up in the night's main event. : Mike Guymon vs. DaMarques Johnson155 lbs. Not bad for nine minutes, 33 seconds worth of work. Guillard has always had the talent, but it seemed that his preparation always left something to be desiredmaybe not in terms of his effort, rather in terms of the quality. Wiman may be only another win or two away from putting himself in position to fight in a title eliminator. Find out when the next UFC event is and see specifics about individual fights. Round 1 (quarterfinals) Four fights in each bracket (plus one . The event resulted in an unusual number of serious injuries. With that said, all fighters, Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre included, are constantly on a journey toward perfectiona goal that cannot possibly be reached by mortal men. : David Mitchell vs. Mike Swick265 lbs. Iraq's Amir Albazi picked up a massive win in the UFC's flyweight division, as he narrowly edged former title challenger Kai Kara-France via split decision at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday night, improving to 17-1 along the way. UFC 2 marked the debut of referee John McCarthy, arguably the most famous referee in the sport of MMA. There are many pundits in the sport who consider Aldo to be the baddest man on the planet, pound for pound. Chandler recounts early meeting with Conor McGregor. But this isnt boxing. 45. by Tim Burke Bloody Elbow Nov 5, 2013, 2:56pm EST. He appears to have really taken his confidence and game to a new level over his last two bouts. It is easy to forget that he only has four professional fights under his belt after watching him dominate a veteran like Hague. Also confirmed for the "Troops" is the welterweight mash-up of Mike Swick vs. David Mitchell as well as a heavyweight tilt featuring Joey Beltran vs. Pat Barry. The poster for UFC: Fight for the Troops. UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill. History [ edit] At the end of the night, the UFC awarded $30,000 to each of the fighters who received one of these awards:[6]. In 2006 the UFC held 18 events beginning with, UFC Fight Night 3. He was firing on all cylinders on Saturday night. It was just a matter of time, therefore, before the New Orleans native scored a knockout, unless Dunham was able to take the fight to the ground and keep it there. He didnt seem committed to the sport and definitely did not seem like the kind of guy who had fighting ingrained in his DNA. ET live on Spike TV from Fort Hood, Texas. He has the size, athleticism, power and natural boxing ability to really do some damage in the UFC. UFC STORE; . After UFC Vegas 74, which took place from inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Dana White spoke about the situation with Jared Gordon. Melvin Guillard has always been an underachiever in my eyes. This bout aired on the broadcast following the Hominick vs Roop bout. Covering up is a completely passive move, and, more importantly, it takes a fighters hands and arms completely out of the equation for anything, other than serving as punching bags. He does not have good takedowns, and the standup disparity between the two is like pitting a chess-playing teenager wielding a stick against a Green Beret carrying an M-16. UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2. 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Tim B. takes a look at how the Fight for the Troops main event bout between Tim Kennedy and . How ROAD TO UFC Works: Four men's divisions: flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight. [1] The event was seen live on pay-per-view in the United States, [2] and was later released on home video . Melvin Guillard was pulled from a planned preliminary bout with Yves Edwards and faced Dunham in the main event. Tim Elliott claims hes unable to get tickets for his family to attend UFC Vegas 74 on Saturday night. Details about UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3 including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. [3] On December 6, however, Florian pulled out of the bout due to a knee injury. UFC: Fight for the Troops (also known as UFC Fight Night 16) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 10, 2008, at the Cumberland County Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Last MMA fight: Submission win over Oscar Sosa at Titan FC 78 on July 29, 2022. A fighter is far better served to keep his hands in an attacking position and use slight upper body movements up, down and side to side to defend incoming strikes. [1] [2] Background The event was the first of many the UFC held to support the military. Up-to-date 2023 UFC event schedules. Hurrah! Stepping up under the bright lights of a major main event fight is as much about preparation as it is talent. Fight for the Troops Nov. 9, 2013 Up Next. How to Watch Tickets Vettori vs Cannonier Sat, Jun 17 / 7:00 PM PDT / Main Card UFC APEX Las Vegas, NV United States How to Watch Emmett vs Topuria Sat, Jun 24 / 12:00 PM PDT / Main Card VyStar. Training guru Greg Jackson finally filled that void for the ultra-talented lightweight, and the results showed. 1 of 11 Will Campuzano -145 Chris Cariaso +115 Will Campuzano will return to the Octagon for the second consecutive month to take on Chris Cariaso. Razak Al-Hassan replaced Brian Stann against Steve Cantwell on this card. UFC President Dana White doesnt own a pair of kid gloves, so he will likely get his wish for stepped-up competition, though White wont likely worry about whether he is tossing the former footballer into the deep end too soon. Amir Albazi picks up a much-needed victory vs. Kai Kara-France at UFC Fight Night. That way he remains in a good position to counter. Not bad at all. : Chan Sung Jung vs. Rani Yahya*. The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. [14], Fighters were awarded $30,000 bonuses.[15]. How much of the UFC on ESPN 46 card did you watch? Like I said, Guillard should spend some of that win bonus on a nice shiny gift for Mr. Florian. MITRIONE KEEPS ON KEEPIN ONI dont think many people viewed Matt Mitrione as a serious fighter after watching the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter. Not The Mexicutioner. There is no quit in that guy, which is why I will tune in to watch him fight anybody, anytime, anywhere. The former NFL player came off as an arrogant, half-focused (albeit gifted) athlete who thought it might be fun to try his hand at mixed martial arts. They might be correct. UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 (2011) Connections on IMDb: Referenced in, Featured in, Spoofed and more. [1] Background The event will mark the promotion's third visit to Salt Lake City and first since UFC 278 in August 2022. UFC: Fight for the Troops (also known as UFC Fight Night 16) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 10, 2008, at the Cumberland County Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. ET with play-by-play and live results of. Pico, still just 26 years old, has won seven of his last eight fights with the lone loss coming via injury. UFC Fight Night 23: "Fight for the Troops 2" from the Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen, Texas, is set to go down tomorrow night (Jan. 22) live on Spike TV. "It's always a great honor for us to entertain the men and women of the military by bringing them some great fights while raising money for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. He was quoted that evening as introducing Scott Morris into the ring by saying: "We dont know much about Scott Morris, because he is a Ninja". TV Shows. Pico, still just 26 years old, has won seven of his last eight fights with the lone loss coming via injury. $4,297,655 [1] Event chronology. Edwards mentioned during our conversation that he was sick of eating ham sandwiches for every meal because the economic realities for UFC lightweights back then didnt really allow for much more money in the food budget. 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From a style perspective, I actually think Edwards is a tougher matchup for Guillard, and a win over the veteran definitely doesnt carry the same weight as a win over Dunham. The event was officially announced on September 17, 2008 during UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer. Fight for the Troops: Barry vs. Beltran Pre-Fight Interview 01:30. UFC FIGHT NIGHT 23 - FIGHT FOR THE TROOPS 2 NEWS. This event was the fourth event that the UFC has hosted in cooperation with a US military base, following UFC FIght Night: Sanchez vs. Riggs (2006) UFC: Fight for the Troops (2008) and UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 (2011). : Yves Edwards vs. Melvin Guillard, 265 lbs. The complete 6-hour card. It was evident from the first minute that Dunham was in for a short, painful night if he wasnt able to take the fight to the ground and keep it there. Zingano, a onetime UFC title challenger, earned the 29-28 support of two of the three judges. UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on January 21, 2023, at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jim Miller sends Jesse Butler to the canvas with a powerful combo. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [2] None of it; I checked out Sherdog's play-by-play but had better things to do! [2] The event was the third that the UFC has hosted in cooperation with a US military base, following UFC Fight Night 7 and UFC: Fight for the Troops . It took place at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and featured four current or former members of the US military. This bout was aired on the broadcast following the Fioravanti vs Farber bout. [2] : Willamy "Chiquerim" Freire vs. Waylon Lowe*170 lbs. Zingano, a onetime UFC title challenger, earned the 29-28 support of two of the three judges. Last UFC fight: Submission loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC Fight Night 190 on June 26, 2021. 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Her manager, Mark Taffet, also told ESPN they are in negotiations to extend Shields' deal with the PFL. 13,604 [1] Event chronology. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", UFC Fight Night 23 - Fight for the Troops 2, All UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Drug Tests Come Back Clean, Hague Released by UFC; Plans Sabbatical from MMA, UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Nets 1.85 Million Viewers, Kai Kara-France Wont Dwell on Narrow Defeat: 'Its a Game of Inches', Amir Albazi Reacts to Controversial Win: I Know Im Ready for the Title, After Recent Successful Stretch, Alex Caceres Believes He Deserves Ranked Foes, UFC on ESPN 46 Bonuses: Caceres vs. Pineda Wins FOTN, Amir Albazi Takes Split Decision Against Kai Kara-France in UFC on ESPN 46 Headliner, UFC on ESPN 46 Kara-France vs. Albazi Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, Patricky Freire on Brothers Weight Drop: I Believe More in Patricio Than in Myself, Featherweights Aaron Pico, Pedro Carvalho to Clash at Bellator 299 in Dublin, Scott Coker: Sakakibara Will Go Down As One of Greatest Fight Promoters of All Time, A.J. Edwards thrilling second-round submission win over Cody McKenzie earned him both Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night honors, which resulted in an extra $60,000 in his pocket, something he could not have possibly expected. Claressa Shields tells me her plan following her June 3 main event against Hanna Gabriels is to fight in MMA next she'll start training after her fight and is looking for a new trainer after parting with Jackson Wink. The Ultimate Fighting Championship Part II (later renamed UFC 2: No Way Out) was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 11, 1994, at Mammoth Gardens in Denver, Colorado. Im already excited about this matchup.OUTGUNNED BELTRAN AS TOUGH AS THEY COME. Not Mark Hominick. Tim Hague could not force him to answer either of those questions on Saturday night, as he fell prey to Mitriones fast hands and excellent footwork. 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[6] This event did a buyrate of 300,000.[7]. The referees assigned for the event were Dan Miragliotta, Donnie Jessup, Al Coley, and Mario Yamasaki. UFC Fight Pass; SHOP. Latest on Mike Brown including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The big question for Mitrione, however, continues to be his ability to stop takedowns against top wrestlers and survive on the ground against Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belts. Hominick is the real deal, and has a very real chance at unseating the champion, if the battle remains on the feet. He was replaced by Fred Ettish. UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 (also known as UFC Fight Night 23) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 22, 2011 at Fort Hood, near Killeen, Texas. The win puts Guillard squarely into the 155-pound title mix. : Evan Dunham vs. Kenny Florian170 lbs. 2 of 11 Charlie Brenneman rebounded from a loss to Johnny Hendricks with a dominating decision victory over Amilcar Alves. UFC: 10: UFC Fight Night: 6: TUF Finale events: 2: Fights; Total fights: 158: Title fights: 11: Chronology; 2005 in UFC: 2006 in UFC 2007 in UFC: The year 2006 is the 14th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. His glaring weaknesses have always been his submission defense and his inability fight big in big fights. Guillard erased the big fight element of that equation with a career-best performance in the biggest fight of his career. He stalked Roop with a purpose, firing punches dripping with bad intentions at every opportunity in his quest to earn his first shot at UFC gold. Gastelum Injured, Out of UFC 195. Alex Nicholson (15-9 MMA, 1-3 UFC) Next fight: June 2 vs. Valter Ignacio at SBC 47. How much of the UFC on ESPN 46 card did you watch? He had plenty of opportunities to quit, most notably when he took a finger to the eye late in the third round. The UFC today officially announced their second "Fight for the Troops" event, "established to raise funds for the brave men and women in the United States Armed Forces with traumatic brain injuries," scheduled for Saturday, January 22, at 9 p.m. : Tim Hague vs. Matt Mitrione170 lbs. [1] [4] Since this was the only 16-man tournament in UFC history, Royce Gracie is the only person to have ever fought and won four fights in one night in the UFC. The Ultimate Fighting Championship Part II (later renamed UFC 2: No Way Out) was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 11, 1994, at Mammoth Gardens in Denver, Colorado. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The official home of Ultimate Fighting Championship. Cat Zingano stated her case for a women's featherweight title shot with a unanimous-decision win over Leah McCourt at Bellator 293 on Friday in Temecula, California. Aaron Pico will take on Pedro Carvalho in a featherweight contender fight at Bellator 299 on Sept. 23 in Dublin, the promotion announced Tuesday. He could barely walk and knew he had absolutely no shot at winning. Matches had no time limit or rounds, therefore no judges were used. Sign up for the LIVE! The year 2006 is the 14th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. [6] A late replacement fight between Will Campuzano and Chris Cariaso was signed. However, on the night of the fights, UFC.com officials announced that four prelims would show, adding the Freire vs. Lowe and Brown vs. Yahya fights. Fight for the Troops: Mitrione vs. Hague Pre-Fight Interview. After the bout, Mitrione made it clear that he wants to continue upping the level of his opposition, but he noted that he doesnt want to get ahead of himself just yet. That is what Beltran experienced on Saturday night courtesy of the most fearsome lower body striker in the heavyweight division, bar none. 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The fact that Beltran survived for three full rounds is a testament to his fighting spirit and iron chin. Two more fights are official for January's "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event. UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Surprising Results By Ben Bieker Main Event: Melvin "The Young Assassin" Guillard, 27-8-2, def. [4] [1] The event was seen live on pay-per-view in the United States,[2] and was later released on home video. 21 Wins by Submission 7 Wins by Decision Last fight Win Yahya vs Jackson Apr. : Pat Barry vs. Joey Beltran*145 lbs. Beltran could have escaped the beating at that point by admitting that his vision was blurred from the inadvertent eye poke. There is no question about that. Team Shamrock Finale, "UFC 66 breaks records; UFC business year-in-review", "Pride, UFC & Strikeforce attendance breakdown", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2006_in_UFC&oldid=1130537761, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 December 2022, at 17:37. [1] Background I had it 30-27 and didnt think any of the rounds were close. UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information on the Jan. 22 "Fight for the Troops" card as it becomes available. UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz. In fact, I think he was so dominant that Im having trouble justifying the decision of the lone judge who scored a round for Miller. Claressa Shields tells me her plan following her June 3 main event against Hanna Gabriels is to fight in MMA next she'll start training after her fight and is looking for a new trainer after parting with Jackson Wink. Main Card (Televised): 155 lbs. Mitrione is rapidly developing into a very good heavyweight and remains the divisions most promising prospect. It is now time to take it up one more notch to see whether he really belongs among the 155-pound elite. [1] UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 4, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. I never miss a UFC fight! I'm a hardcore fan after all! All 22 fighters participating in UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fights for the Troops 2 will first step on the scale at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, and we'll have the results right here at. Only the main event, which was a big fight. [3] Competitors could only win a match by submission, by the opponent's corner throwing in the towel, or by knockout. 1 Frank Hamaker was forced to withdraw due to injury. Corey Hill, Razak Al-Hassan, Brandon Wolff, Jonathan Goulet, Nate Loughran, and Yoshiyuki Yoshida were all hospitalized for injuries sustained during their fights.[5]. Carvalho, an SBG Ireland product, is 2-2 in his last four fights. The current UFC: "Fight for the Troops 2" fight card and rumors after the jump. 22, 2023 Watch Replay Recap View Fight History UFC Spotlight Previous Next 01:44 Fight Night Sioux Falls: Rani. FORT HOOD, Texas - MMAFighting.com has UFC Fight for the Troops 2 weigh-in results. UFC STORE; . Background. Another alternate was, "TV SPORTS; Death Is Cheap: Maybe It's Just $14.95", "Prelude to UFC 100: Greatest Quotes In UFC History", "The Pay per View Revolution in Wrestling", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=UFC_2&oldid=1155176157, Pages using a team bracket with deprecated syntax, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 May 2023, at 01:21. The Fight For The Troops 2 event is in the booksMichael DiSanto checks in to survey the lay of the land after Saturday's bouts. He was replaced by Fred Ettish. Enjoy the latest breaking news, fights, behidn-the-scenes access and more. Fight for the Troops: Mitrione vs. Hague Pre-Fight Interview . newsletter, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, Team Paul Denies Diaz Call To Leave Texas: Nothing Is Changing, Meta PR Statement Says Zuck Didnt Tap OR Nap, Killer Admission: It Was Very Sad To See It. Movies. Evan Dunham, 11-2, by knockout at 2:58 of round 1 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. UFC Vegas 74, The Morning After: Old Man Power Is Real. Aaron Pico will take on Pedro Carvalho in a featherweight contender fight at Bellator 299 on Sept. 23 in Dublin, the promotion announced Tuesday. The UFC doesnt work that way. [13] approximately 6:20 p.m. Details about UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2 including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. The current UFC: "Fight for the Troops 2" fight card and rumors after the jump. Despite his perceived advantage in overall skill level, he had no answer for Guillards elite hand speed. Well, Saturday night certainly went a long way toward getting the affable lightweight a steady diet of USDA PRIME dry-aged steaks (or whatever else he prefers to eat). The event was the third that the UFC has hosted in cooperation with a US military base, following UFC Fight Night 7 and UFC: Fight for the Troops. : Amilcar Alves vs. Charlie Brenneman*145 lbs. The poster for UFC: Fight for the Troops 2. In a post-merger bout, former WEC featherweights Mark H To be fair to Wiman, Im really being nitpicky with that piece of constructive criticism. 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Sherdog.com will report from Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, at It certainly did on Saturday night. Hominick seemed like a man possessed right from the opening bell. When Zuffa comes marching home again, hurrah! [3] The event reportedly raised $4 million during its three-hour broadcast.[4]. UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on July 29, 2023, at the Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. [11], On January 11, 2011, Dana White announced that if Mark Hominick defeated George Roop at this event, he would become the top contender for the UFC Featherweight Championship and would face champion Jos Aldo at UFC 129. But he will be tested like he has never before been tested before in the standup realm. Florian suffered an injury in training a month ago, opening the door for Guillard to get his second opportunity in a headlining matchup. 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