Friday, 30 August 2019

UFC Expands to Asia with Fight Night Shenzhen

The UFC is extremely popular worldwide, yet most of the events still happen in the Americas. But for the first time in history, the UFC will visit Shenzhen, China for UFC fight night Shenzhen Andrade vs Zhang.





It makes sense for UFC to make a push into Asia. After all, it is the largest market in the world. And to please spectators in China, one of their top fighters, Weili Zhang, will be taking on Jessica Andrade, the current UFC Strawweight Champion. The Brazilian is the favourite across the board, so if you are looking for a sportsbook with an edge, you should check out this Heritage Sports Review.





But even so, Jessica Andrade is only a moderate favourite. -170 isn’t a whole lot in the world of fighting, so the people in Las Vegas and at online sportsbooks around the world think that Weili Zhang has a legitimate chance of taking down





Shenzhen Women of War





In Spanish, the UFC is billing this fight as, ‘Women of War,’ which is fitting because this could turn out to be a strawweight battle of the ages. Jessica Andrade is putting her title on the line in a fight far from home. This usually doesn’t happen, the Champ usually gets to fight where they are more comfortable. This makes us think that there is probably an immediate rematch clause.





That said, this is the only real fight available for Andrade. Weili Zhang is the No. 6 contender, which is normally a little too deep into the rankings for a championship fight. But Jessica Andrade recently beat Rose Namajunas and the No. 2 contender, Tatiana Suarez is out with injury. Suarez would be the rightful challenger, given the fact that she is Ranked No. 2 and on a nine-fight win-streak, but alas, she’s hurt.





UFC 237 rose namajunas vs Jessica andrade.




Nina Ansaroff is No. 3 at Strawweight and Joanna Jedrzejczyk is the No. 4. But Ansaroff recently took a loss to Tatiana Suarez and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Not only lost to Valentina Shevchenko but has dropped three of her last four fights. So, the fight that makes sense, is Weili Zhang, regardless if the fight was to be held in China, or elsewhere.





Andrade has much more experience inside the octagon. However, she hasn’t experienced the type of power that will be on display by Zhang, in a long time, possibly ever. Zhang has fast, powerful kicks that can chop the legs out from under her opponents. She also has brutal knee and elbow strikes while locked in the clinch. And when it comes to setting the pace or keeping up with the pace set by an opponent, Zhang relentlessly moves and attacks.





Battle-tested Zhang





My main area of concern for Weili is the fact that she has never been truly battle-tested like Jessica Andrade. We know for a fact that Andrade can weather a physical beating and won’t let frustration. Or the other emotional aspects that come along with getting pelted repeatedly by an opponent throw her too far off her game plan. Weili looks like the physical and mental toughness is there, but we have yet to see it tested.





Weili Zhang ufc shenzhen open workout.




Another factor for Weili is that she has never faced someone with the skill or punching power and hand-speed of Andrade. She is going to get hit as she has never been hit before, how she handles it is an x-factor. Will she crack and get thrown off her game-plan, or will she weather the storm? This is something that comes with experience, and Andrade has a lot more of it.





When it comes to grappling, Andrade is a BJJ Brown Belt, whereas Zhang is a BJJ Purple Belt. So, the challenger from Hebei, China knows enough Jiu-Jitsu to defend herself on the ground. But the difference between Purple and Brown is usually at least two years of training, so she is at a definitive disadvantage once they go down to the mat.





I believe that Andrade will keep her title, but not without a brutal battle from Zhang at UFC Shenzhen.





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Tuesday, 27 August 2019

LOMACHENKO vs CAMPBELL: SHOOT OUT

The current p4p debate in boxing is one that never seems to receive unilateral agreement. Whether it be Crawford or Canelo, Spence or this guy right here. The current WBO lightweight and WBA Super lightweight Champion, Vasyl Lomachenko. Loma is always there or thereabout’s in terms of ranking. For the most part, all that sets most of these fighters apart is who you are asking and what side of the bed they got out of that morning.





Luke Campbell vs Vasyl Lomachenko press conference




Leaving all that aside for a moment, we can focus on Lomachenko’s next fight. As he looks to defend his belts. Along with the winner taking home the currently vacant WBC World lightweight title. The opponent this time around is Luke Campbell, Cool Hand Luke to his fans. A tall rangy Brit who hails from Hull in the north of England.





A fellow Olympian, Campbell brings a strong record in both the amateur and professional ranks. As he looks to be the one to unseat the Wiley Ukranian, who has lost once in his relatively short, yet eventful, professional career.





On the surface, Campbell doesn’t appear to be in any way fazed by the huge task ahead of him in beating the smaller man. While physically towering over the Champion, it’s not the size difference which is expected to tip the scales this time around. Lomachenko brings a frightening pedigree from amateur boxing. With an aura, unique style and work rate that has forced some of the very best to quit mid-challenge.





LOMA World Titles





After stumbling at the last hurdle in his quest for a World title, losing to Jorge Linares in 2017. Campbell now gets another opportunity to take home yet more gold to add to his 2012 Gold haul in the London Olympic games. And as luck would have it, it is back on home turf in that very same city at London’s 02 arena. Where the Brit is hoping yet more good fortune will shine down upon him with a performance for the ages against the hot favourite.





It’s a challenge in which not too many give the Yorkshire man a high probability of overcoming. As when he steps in the ring on August the 31st, he will be stepping in against one of the very best to ever do it in the form of High Tech Lomachenko.





While only having some 14 fights as a professional. Loma is viewed as one of the most prolific amateur boxers in the history of the sport with an accumulation of some 397 fights, one of which being a loss he avenged. Bringing a rich and extensive history into the ring which has rarely if ever been seen.





Cool heads Cool hands





It was for this reason that the Olympian was able to enter the pro ranks. And in only his second fight, challenge for a world title against Orlando Solido. A bout in which for many had the chips stacked heavily against the Ukranian Lomachenko. As Salido not only missed weight but entered the match on fight night, rehydrated by an additional twenty pounds.





It was a blight on an all but perfect career, which has seen the man from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi. Win accolades from throughout the boxing and sports community. As Loma has twisted and turned, even pirouetted? His way to dominance across multiple weight divisions. He will now look to continue that same vein of form against the game challenger that is Luke Campbell.





Can Campbell prove the doubters wrong and do what the 410 before him could not? On home soil with the wind at his back and a cool hands doing his bidding. Will this be his time to shine and cement this legacy as that guy.





As the old adage goes, you should never bring a knife to a gunfight. Campbell needs to be locked, loaded and ready for war.





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LOMACHENKO vs CAMPBELL: SHOOT OUT

The current p4p debate in boxing is one that never seems to receive unilateral agreement. Whether it be Crawford or Canelo, Spence or this guy right here. The current WBO lightweight and WBA Super lightweight Champion, Vasyl Lomachenko. Loma is always there or thereabout’s in terms of ranking. For the most part, all that sets most of these fighters apart is who you are asking and what side of the bed they got out of that morning.





Luke Campbell vs Vasyl Lomachenko press conference




Leaving all that aside for a moment, we can focus on Lomachenko’s next fight. As he looks to defend his belts. Along with the winner taking home the currently vacant WBC World lightweight title. The opponent this time around is Luke Campbell, Cool Hand Luke to his fans. A tall rangy Brit who hails from Hull in the north of England.





A fellow Olympian, Campbell brings a strong record in both the amateur and professional ranks. As he looks to be the one to unseat the Wiley Ukranian, who has lost once in his relatively short, yet eventful, professional career.





On the surface, Campbell doesn’t appear to be in any way fazed by the huge task ahead of him in beating the smaller man. While physically towering over the Champion, it’s not the size difference which is expected to tip the scales this time around. Lomachenko brings a frightening pedigree from amateur boxing. With an aura, unique style and work rate that has forced some of the very best to quit mid-challenge.





LOMA World Titles





After stumbling at the last hurdle in his quest for a World title, losing to Jorge Linares in 2017. Campbell now gets another opportunity to take home yet more gold to add to his 2012 Gold haul in the London Olympic games. And as luck would have it, it is back on home turf in that very same city at London’s 02 arena. Where the Brit is hoping yet more good fortune will shine down upon him with a performance for the ages against the hot favourite.





It’s a challenge in which not too many give the Yorkshire man a high probability of overcoming. As when he steps in the ring on August the 31st, he will be stepping in against one of the very best to ever do it in the form of High Tech Lomachenko.





While only having some 14 fights as a professional. Loma is viewed as one of the most prolific amateur boxers in the history of the sport with an accumulation of some 397 fights, one of which being a loss he avenged. Bringing a rich and extensive history into the ring which has rarely if ever been seen.





Cool heads Cool hands





It was for this reason that the Olympian was able to enter the pro ranks. And in only his second fight, challenge for a world title against Orlando Solido. A bout in which for many had the chips stacked heavily against the Ukranian Lomachenko. As Salido not only missed weight but entered the match on fight night, rehydrated by an additional twenty pounds.





It was a blight on an all but perfect career, which has seen the man from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi. Win accolades from throughout the boxing and sports community. As Loma has twisted and turned, even pirouetted? His way to dominance across multiple weight divisions. He will now look to continue that same vein of form against the game challenger that is Luke Campbell.





Can Campbell prove the doubters wrong and do what the 410 before him could not? On home soil with the wind at his back and a cool hands doing his bidding. Will this be his time to shine and cement this legacy as that guy.





As the old adage goes, you should never bring a knife to a gunfight. Campbell needs to be locked, loaded and ready for war.





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Sunday, 25 August 2019

Stipe Miocic || Redemption in DC || A Brendan Dorman Film Study ᴴᴰ


Stipe Miocic || Redemption in DC || A Brendan Dorman Film Study ᴴᴰ


Stipe Miocic, after just one loss to Daniel Cormier, (that included anywhere from two to four neglected by the company in entirety eye pokes) seemingly lost his claim to the greatest Heavyweight Mixed Martial Artist of all time / in UFC history.


Last Saturday he was finally given a chance to sing his own “Redemption Song”, albeit a Capella over a deafening silence of rooting for the other team.


Music: Calm Dark Electronic Music (No Copyright) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ThytX4ZiA


Ronald Jenkees – Try The Bass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g6tJMhM6eE


Ronald Jenkees – Arp Island https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yTflvBnXpI


Ronald Jenkees – Stay Crunchy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeIAXlwVlZc


#Stipe #vs #DC2


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Thursday, 22 August 2019

Dan Hooker || A Brendan Dorman Film Study ᴴᴰ


Dan Hooker || A Brendan Dorman Film Study ᴴᴰ


Dan The Hangman Hooker Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights


Daniel Hooker is a mixed martial artist from New Zealand currently ranked #14 in the Lightweight division of the UFC, back on his horse fresh off a brilliant knock out of James Vick after a devastating loss to Edson Barboza.


At 6′ tall, 155 lb the rangy (Reach: 75″) fighter-coach w/ Muay Thai style, and solid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Wiki lists him as a Blue belt?) is yet another fighter from City Kickboxing (Alexander Volkanovski, Israel Adesanya) with great defense and ever improving offense.


Fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand, trainer Eugene Bareman, Doug Viney among others have really created something special. On a personal note New Zealand and Australia watch more of my videos than any other non-US country, and their fighters the most supportive from afar. I’m not sure the reasoning, but I do think they’re love of the intricacy of unarmed combat and MMA in general, with all of it’s nuance, certainly plays a role.


At 29 years old, Hooker still hasn’t reached his ceiling and I certainly look forward to his eventual ascent. Without further ado.


Music: DJ Quads – Dreams (Vlog Music Copyright Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrJD8nC_kLM


Background Music For Gaming No Copyright ♫ potatofries – turn off your lights [Bass Rebels Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiR7WJiebJI


Max Brhon – Humanity [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJhqsUnKUWw


Barren Gates – Devil [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htV2wG5rWHw


Ronald Jenkees feat. Brendan Dorman – Mindful


#DanHooker #CityKickboxing #UFC


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Saturday, 17 August 2019

Johnny Walker || Hype Man 205 || A Brendan Dorman Film Study


Johnny Walker || Hype Man 205 || A Brendan Dorman Film Study


Johnny Walker || Hype Man 205 || A Brendan Dorman Film Study


Johnny Walker, an enormously (literally) athletic wild-child of a prospect at 205 already has pugilists and pundits alike calling for him vs. (C) Jon Jones. With a talent light division, and a p4p all-timer on top of it, people tend to look for Kryptonite everywhere, sometimes justified (Rumble) sometimes not (Anthony Smith). While I think Aleksandar Rakic may have a higher ceiling, I find Walker fascinating and worthy of a little film film study.


Born; Walker Johnny de Souza in 1992 (age 27), from the beautiful Rio de Janeiro, this young Brazilian’s combination of height 6’6″ (198 cm) and agility have the world taking notice after some convincing victories over Khalil Rountree Jr., and Misha Cirkunov (on short notice).


He currently trains of Southampton, England and/or Phuket, Thailand with the Imperio Fight Team. And has a brown belt in BJJ to go with his athletically creative and explosive striking that has won him 3 straight inside the first round.


So is the hype real? Is it justified? I don’t know, but I can certainly try and help you make up your own mind. Enjoy, cheers.


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Ronald Jenkees – Guitar Sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smE-uIljiGo


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Thursday, 15 August 2019

Nice Guys Always Finish Last

Do you know the old adage, ‘nice guys always finish last?’ Well, what happens when two nice guys go head to head for the top slot and title of the most feared man on the planet?





With just over a year since the first fight, the current and former heavyweight champions, Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic will once again lock horns. As you’ll recall, we all witnessed the light heavyweight champion, Cormier, stun the heavyweight division with a knockout of Miocic inside the first round of their encounter.





It was Cormier’s first bout at heavyweight after moving back up to a division in which he had previously dominated under the Strikeforce banner and for a time in the UFC. He would, of course, go on to be the 205lb light heavyweight Champion in the UFC. But before that, many of DC’s greatest moments had come as a heavyweight.





Light Heavyweight GOAT





In a division where we would witness one of the greatest rivalries in sports history, Cormier battled arch-nemesis, Jon Jones, as the two jostled for the title of GOAT (Greatest of All-Time).





Champion Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier UFC 182.




But when the dust had temporarily settled on their rivalry, while Jones took an unplanned sabbatical. Cormier went ahead and snatched the 205lb title for safekeeping, but it wasn’t too long before DC once again felt the urge to push back up into the division where he had found so much prior success.





With teammate and friend Cain Velasquez still very much out of the picture, It was time to try his hand at challenging the reigning champion, fellow all-around good guy Stipe Miocic.





Cormier, who had almost flippantly announced he would challenge Miocic, surely wouldn’t be able to steal away the title from the promotion’s most successful heavyweight champion of all time?





Well at UFC 226, that is exactly what Cormier did. Making him just one of a handful of fighters to capture two world title belts at the same time with the promotion. It was Cormier’s crowning moment during an illustrious career that has seen him go from Olympian to dominating the world of mixed martial arts.





Beating Brock Lesnar





It was reported that a fight against Brock Lesnar was in the works, after which the champ would ride off into the sunset and sign off on one of the greatest careers the sport has seen.





However, with Lesnar soon after signalling he would not be returning to the UFC, it’s a fight that never materialized. Robbing Cormier lost his last big opportunity for a huge payout.





So now a year on and with one defence behind him, Cormier will look to prove a point and repeat what he did to Miocic in their first meeting. After this fight, perhaps he’ll then step away from fighting for good to help train and lead the next generation of combat sports athletes, as only a true leader and team captain can do.





Daniel Cormier holding the UFC belts.




When nice-guy Cormier steps in against fellow nice guy Miocic at UFC 241 on August 18th, It will be a win-win situation for any fans of the sport. Whilst two of the very best battle it out for their heavyweight legacies, who will win the toss-up in UFC betting for this mammoth matchup?





With lots of options and odds available, fans can source different bets on who they see taking this title home. How will it play out on the night and who will stake their claim to greatness is anyone’s guess, but we can all make a little bit of money along the way!
Someone always has to finish last.





And unfortunately for one of these phenomenal athletes and people, it has to be one of them.





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Friday, 9 August 2019

Amanda Nunes || QueenSlayer || A Brendan Dorman Film Study


Amanda Nunes || QueenSlayer || A Brendan Dorman Film Study


Amanda ‘The Lioness’ Nunes, the 31 year old Brazilian mixed martial artist (UFC), is the first woman in UFC history to become a two-division champion and the first woman in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously. She is considered by most to be the best female fighter of all time and likely in her prime. She is always floating in the top 5 official UFC pound-for-pound rankings.


The QueenSlayer has defeated legends from Miesha Tate, to Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, and astonishingly Cris Cyborg, who is not only larger physically than Amanda, but for years has been one of the most avoided female fighters on the planet (for many reasons, most unnecessary to mention). Her last loss was 5 years ago to Cat Zingano, and since then has finished every opponent not named Valentina Shevchenko, who she has went the distance with twice.


I want this film study to be mainly focused on distance control, and how she is a great case study for the argument that “punchers are born”. Nunes is a BJJ Black Belt and Judo Brown Belt but relies mostly on her concussive and cerebral striking. She is as intelligent as she is ferocious and has looked untouchable over the past few years.


As most of you are aware, I’m not going to cheapen this with “she’s got serious power”, this is a study in “the why” and “the how” in detail, Amanda went from an afterthought placeholder (for Ronda Rousey) to the elite of the elite in MMA. Enjoy, cheers.


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103 Degrees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clhvCRwUjD4


Fall Drift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yViuI24FJGE


New Ronald Jenkees CD is here! – “Days Away” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_GYngnyeT8


#AmandaNunes #ATT #Breakdown


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Saturday, 3 August 2019

Ruthless Robbie's reign

My first recollection of Robbie Lawler was back when he was part of the Miletich Fighting systems team. Back then he fought at middleweight and had already established himself as a fighter who’s preference was for his opponents to assume the prone position at their earliest possible opportunity. Rather than eke out a decision or God forbid, go for a submission.





It was that style and maturing ferocity which he brought to his bout with Nick Diaz back in UFC 47. In a fight, he had entered as favourite. Lawler was soon put to task by the slick boxing and non-stop pace of Diaz, who stunned then stopped Robbie early in the second round. It’s one of those classic moments from the earlier years of the sport. But in the long game, was but a bump in the road for the Miletich protege.





Robbie has always been known for his vicious and aggressive style. Not a fighter to take his time and break his opponent down piece by piece. If I can think of an analogy to best describe him, he is more akin to a wrecking ball being used to push a thumbtack.





Always super-aggressive, always swinging for the fences and searching for a cold stoppage. It’s a fighting style which has gained him a substantial fanbase. And created some of the most brutal moments in the sports relatively short history.





The Good Old Days





Back in Strikeforce when Lawler faced the always dangerous Dutch striker Melvin Manhoef. Feared for his own deadly striking game consisting of Dutch kickboxing and some nasty hands. It looked like Manhoef would get the better of Robbie early, tenderising his leg like you would a good rib eye.





Robbie Lawler vs Melvin Manhoef in Strikeforce.




As Lawler struggled to maintain his balance while hobbling around on one good leg. It looked for all the World like it wasn’t going to be his night. That was until 3.33 in the very first round when he landed one of his signature overhand rights flush. Separating Melvin from his senses and giving his fans yet another moment to remember in his ruthless discography.





And the moral of this story? It’s that Robbie Lawler has been doing his thing since before it was cool. Before there were big sponsorship deals and many couldn’t even make a living from the sport.





Always his own man, never one to do much pre-fight talking. But rather let the rage he carries inside, out, once the cage door closes. And what better example of said quality other than when he met fellow man of few words, Rory MacDonald, back at UFC 189.





In what for some has been described as the greatest fight in the sport’s history. Lawler and MacDonald went to the very depths of hell, and back. To give the fans one of the most iconic fights ever witnessed. In a back and forth war that set the bar for all those that followed. Forever changing the trajectory of MacDonald’s future in the sport.









With a string of Championships under his belt, outside that of the UFC welterweight title. Robbie Lawler sits right on the cusp of having spent half his life being a professional mixed martial arts fighter. It’s a homage to the desire and will he brings whenever he sets foot on the canvas.





bring the chaos





And at UFC 240, when faces the former Interim Welterweight Champion Colby Covington. In a title eliminator that will give the winner a shot at Kamaru Usman. For Covington, its opportunity to show the doubters that he does, in fact, deserve to be there. Something many have been questioning for as long as I can remember.





For the former Champion Lawler, it’s his chance to grasp the nettle one more time. And maybe, just maybe once again claim the top spot in the UFC 170lb pecking order. At 37 and with such a rich and illustrious who’s who of former opponents. There’s few if any that would not smile if only to themselves, should the ruthless one once again reign supreme.





One thing needs to be made clear, if not already glaringly so. Robbie Lawler and not Colby Covington is the chaos. He lives it, he breathes it. And you can be sure he will bring it to Newark, New Jersey for the main event at UFC 240.





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Ruthless Robbie's reign

My first recollection of Robbie Lawler was back when he was part of the Miletich Fighting systems team. Back then he fought at middleweight and had already established himself as a fighter who’s preference was for his opponents to assume the prone position at their earliest possible opportunity. Rather than eke out a decision or God forbid, go for a submission.





It was that style and maturing ferocity which he brought to his bout with Nick Diaz back in UFC 47. In a fight, he had entered as favourite. Lawler was soon put to task by the slick boxing and non-stop pace of Diaz, who stunned then stopped Robbie early in the second round. It’s one of those classic moments from the earlier years of the sport. But in the long game, was but a bump in the road for the Miletich protege.





Robbie has always been known for his vicious and aggressive style. Not a fighter to take his time and break his opponent down piece by piece. If I can think of an analogy to best describe him, he is more akin to a wrecking ball being used to push a thumbtack.





Always super-aggressive, always swinging for the fences and searching for a cold stoppage. It’s a fighting style which has gained him a substantial fanbase. And created some of the most brutal moments in the sports relatively short history.





The Good Old Days





Back in Strikeforce when Lawler faced the always dangerous Dutch striker Melvin Manhoef. Feared for his own deadly striking game consisting of Dutch kickboxing and some nasty hands. It looked like Manhoef would get the better of Robbie early, tenderising his leg like you would a good rib eye.





Robbie Lawler vs Melvin Manhoef in Strikeforce.




As Lawler struggled to maintain his balance while hobbling around on one good leg. It looked for all the World like it wasn’t going to be his night. That was until 3.33 in the very first round when he landed one of his signature overhand rights flush. Separating Melvin from his senses and giving his fans yet another moment to remember in his ruthless discography.





And the moral of this story? It’s that Robbie Lawler has been doing his thing since before it was cool. Before there were big sponsorship deals and many couldn’t even make a living from the sport.





Always his own man, never one to do much pre-fight talking. But rather let the rage he carries inside, out, once the cage door closes. And what better example of said quality other than when he met fellow man of few words, Rory MacDonald, back at UFC 189.





In what for some has been described as the greatest fight in the sport’s history. Lawler and MacDonald went to the very depths of hell, and back. To give the fans one of the most iconic fights ever witnessed. In a back and forth war that set the bar for all those that followed. Forever changing the trajectory of MacDonald’s future in the sport.









With a string of Championships under his belt, outside that of the UFC welterweight title. Robbie Lawler sits right on the cusp of having spent half his life being a professional mixed martial arts fighter. It’s a homage to the desire and will he brings whenever he sets foot on the canvas.





bring the chaos





And at UFC 240, when faces the former Interim Welterweight Champion Colby Covington. In a title eliminator that will give the winner a shot at Kamaru Usman. For Covington, its opportunity to show the doubters that he does, in fact, deserve to be there. Something many have been questioning for as long as I can remember.





For the former Champion Lawler, it’s his chance to grasp the nettle one more time. And maybe, just maybe once again claim the top spot in the UFC 170lb pecking order. At 37 and with such a rich and illustrious who’s who of former opponents. There’s few if any that would not smile if only to themselves, should the ruthless one once again reign supreme.





One thing needs to be made clear, if not already glaringly so. Robbie Lawler and not Colby Covington is the chaos. He lives it, he breathes it. And you can be sure he will bring it to Newark, New Jersey for the main event at UFC 240.





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Friday, 2 August 2019

Conor McGregor || Always Business || A BD Film Study


Conor McGregor || Always Business || A BD Film Study


Conor McGregor || Always Business || A BD Film Study


In Last Saturdays contest between one of the best Boxers who has ever lived; Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, an MMA fighter / athlete that has made a massive impact neyond the scope of the MMA community.


I was personally impressed with Conor, especially in the earlier rounds, despite losing in the 10th. Enjoy all.


Music by the habsolutely fookin brilliant: *Ronald Jenkees*

Try the Bass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m8s18LrJxk

Red Lemonade Remixed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0YiWsAM0O8


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Thursday, 1 August 2019

Khabib vs Conor || A Brendan Dorman Film Study


Khabib vs Conor || A Brendan Dorman Film Study


This is a video for objective fans and/or those with a sense of humor. Enjoy, cheers


#Conor #Khabib #Breakdown


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