Shogun Fights 16 Results: Isata Retains; New Champions Crowned
There were already enough activities taking place in Baltimore on Saturday, April 8, between a Baltimore Orioles home game and a tattoo convention, among other events. But Maryland’s own Shogun Fights still managed to draw a raucous and enthusiastic crowd to Royal Farms Arena. Fans witnessed four title fights, three of which resulted in new champions being crowned.
The first title fight at Shogun Fights 16 was a rematch for the featherweight title, between champion Francisco Isata and Binky Jones. Isata first won the belt after defeating Jones at Shogun Fights 13 in 2015 in a hard-fought battle, and the rematch was no different. The first round saw Isata take Jones to the mat and keep him there, controlling Jones from the top position and effectively smothering “Father Time” to begin the bout.
UFC 261 predictions: ‘Usman vs Masvidal 2’ late ‘Prelims’ undercard preview
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN and ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., April 24, 2021) when UFC 261: “Usman vs. Masvidal 2” returns to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. MMAmania.com’s Patrick Stumberg continues the UFC 261 “Prelims” party with the second (and final) installment of a two-part undercard preview series below.
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Three titles are on the line this weekend (Sat., April 24, 2021) when Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to pay-per-view (PPV) for UFC 261, live from the jam-packed VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
Shogun Fights 14 Results: Delbrugge and Watley Crowned New Champions
A pair of new champions took home titles at Shogun Fights 14 on April 16 in Baltimore, Md. As the promotion continues to grow and inched closer to its 15th card later this year, passionate mixed martial arts fans in the state of Maryland continued flocking to Charm City to see up-and-coming fighters put on exciting performances. Of the 13 fights on the card, only three went to a decision.
WW Title: Micah Terrill vs. Jon Delbrugge
The first of the card’s two title fights saw Shogun Fights welterweight champion Micah Terrill put his belt on the line against Jon Delbrugge. A brief feeling-out process to start resulted in a barrage of strikes by Terrill – which was eerily similar to how he won the welterweight title last year. However, Delbrugge recovered and landed multiple takedowns to Terrill, which led to referee Fernando Yamasaki deducting a point from Terrill for repeated fence grabs.
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