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It took twelve years for Tito Ortiz to be victorious in winning gold and burying Chuck Liddell with a tremendous first round knockout, within seconds its event became a Golden night for Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, which historically entered the mixed martial arts market. Golden Boy celebrated its inaugural event on Saturday Nov. 24, 2018, at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif.
Glory 37 kickboxing took place from The Novo by Microsoft in Los Angeles Friday night. The main event saw Dutch striker Jason Wilnes defeat Israel Adesanya of New Zealand via unanimous decision for the middleweight title. In the welterweight tournament final we saw Yoann Kongolo stop Karim Benmansour via TKO in round 3. In the Superfight Series … Read more
ProMMAnow.com resident photographer Phantom Street Artist was on the scene in Los Angeles Thursday for the Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen pre-fight press conference. All the stars were out as UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz prepares for his final showdown against “The Bad Guy” Chael Sonnen. An incredible 18-fight card is scheduled for Saturday, … Read more
Bellator 170 takes place this Saturday, Jan. 21 from The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. and will air live and free on Spike. UFC Hall of Famer and mixed martial arts legend Tito Ortiz will make his final curtain call as he takes on “The Bad Guy” Chael Sonnen in the main event. The two have history … Read more
After going 133-0 and claiming four NCAA Division II wrestling titles, Compton, California’s Joey “Black Ice” Davis made the transition to professional mixed martial arts in August when he scored a unanimous decision win over Keith Cutrone at Bellator 160 in Anaheim. It was a dominating performance from the 22-year-old who showed impressive striking and footwork, … Read more
After going 133-0 and claiming four NCAA Division II wrestling titles, Compton, California’s Joey “Black Ice” Davis made the transition to professional mixed martial arts last month when he scored a unanimous decision win over Keith Cutrone at Bellator 160 in Anaheim. It was a dominating performance from the 22-year-old who showed impressive striking and … Read more
Phantom Street Artist attended the Bellator 160 festivities for Pro MMA Now in Anaheim last week and checks in to recap the event and report on two of the promotion’s hottest prospects, Joey Davis and AJ McKee, who both walked away with impressive victories.
The Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., was the scene for Thursday’s Bellator 160 weigh-ins and every fighter on the main card arrived on weight. Bellator 160 will feature an epic lightweight match up between former Bellator featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire and former WEC and UFC 155-pound king Benson “Smooth” Henderson in the main event. This match is … Read more
“Those who know how to win are much less numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories.” -Polybius (200-118 BC), History, and Bk X, 36 At the Bellator 160 Open Workouts this past Friday at Metro Flex Gym in Long Beach, Pro MMA Now’s Phantom Street Artist had the opportunity to selectively … Read more
Pro MMA Now photographer Phantom Street Artist was on scene at the Bellator 160 open workouts at Metro Flex Gym in Long Beach, Calif., on Friday where he was able to capture the Team Body Shop fighters preparing for the Aug. 26 event. Those participating in the open workout included Baby Slice, the son of … Read more