Mixed martial arts has shown to be the ultimate test of one’s ability to prepare, adapt and prevail. The beautiful art of MMA is filled with endless adversity that questions an individual’s ability to overcome fear and doubt. Not only does MMA get you in the best physical shape possible, but it also offers you the opportunity to become the best version of yourself mentally.
To help the sport grow globally, development at all ages will be a necessity. The International Mixed Martial Arts Foundation (IMMAF) is changing the MMA world through the development of young talent. Their variety of amateur events and tournaments have showcased the future of MMA over the past decade. My interest in the organization was overbearing due to the number of skilled fighters coming from their events. I needed to figure out what was going on behind the scenes.
Conor McGregor, and its coach
John Kavanagh. But SBG Ireland has more to offer than just McGregor and Kavanagh. SBG Ireland plays host to many great fighters, who continue to earn team points in the Gym Wars, such as
Artem Lobov, Johnny Walker, and
Gunnar Nelson. And what we want to focus on in particular are there up-and-coming great fighters coming out and developing from SBG Ireland.
SBG Ireland – Straight Blast Gym
Ilias Bulaid – 2-0
The undefeated Dutch-born
Ilias Bulaid may only have two MMA fights to his name, he boasts far more kickboxing experience and accomplishments. Bulaid, training at SBG Ireland, has had two professional fights in Bellator’s featherweight division, and he won his first match via 1st round KO from a clinch knee.
FEN 34: Full Lineup, Preview & How To Watch
FEN MMA returns this week, with FEN 34 going down on Friday, May 28th. The Polish promotion has put together a nine-bout lineup that contains several intriguing matchups, most notably the main and co-main events.
In the main event, light heavyweights Paweł Trybała and Łukasz Borowski clash in an anticpated rematch. The pair first fought at FEN 31 in a bout that saw both men throwing bombs right from the opening bell.
It was an entertaining affair that came to a halt a minute into the second round after Trybała burst Borowski’s left ear with a shot that caused heavy bleeding. It was a frustrating ending to what had been a classic old-fashioned scrap. The demand for a rematch came from both fans and fighters, and thankfully the FEN matchmakers have obliged.
Bellator releases several notable fighters, including Roger Huerta
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) isn’t the only mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion making cuts to its roster Bellator MMA has also recently parted ways with several fighters.
Among them is Roger Huerta, the former
Sports Illustrated cover boy who suffered a third round technical knockout loss to Christopher Gonzalez at Bellator 255 earlier this month. The loss was “El Matador’s” fourth in a row, bringing his record to 1-6 with the Viacom-owned promotion. Related
In addition, long-time Featherweight Brandon Girtz is no longer with the company after an eight-year stint that saw him go 8-8. He was 2-6 in his last eight fights and is currently on a two-fight losing streak. He was last seen losing to Henry Corrales via split decision at Bellator 250 in Oct. 2020.