When he went for it, the first thing I did was shrug and get my shoulders tight so Im actually more sore from defending than anything else. The prelims are on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 4:30 p.m. Im expecting the roars everything. Maryna Moroz Carla Esparza landed six of 13 takedowns and out-struck Maryna Moroz, 74-22 to earn the unanimous decision victory, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27. Im The Carpenter and I feel like tonight I started building my ladder for another climb to the top.. I feel awkward doing this because I want to work and pay my own bills, but I am realizing that may be difficult for a little bit, Brown wrote. He landed 41 significant strikes and proved to be just too big for the former welterweight champion. [26] Soon after the Lovato fight, Harris signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator.[27]. Brown takes Jones back and lands some punches. MMA Junkie: Video: UFC Fight Night 222 media day live stream MMA Junkie: Video: UFC Fight Night 222 media day interviews MMAFighting.com: Chris Curtis vs. Nassourdine Imavov targeted for UFC 289 MMA Junkie: UFC reporter Charly Arnolt leaves ESPN for OutKick: 'Cancel culture doesn't exist here' MMA Junkie: Video: UFC Fight Night 222 media day . "The Maine-iac" won his slap fighting debut at SlapFight Championship 25 in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Saturday night. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/02/viral-bathroom-fight-walker-brown-okalhoma-football-player-attorneys-speak-out, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Herrig has now won three in a row and is one of the hottest fighters at 115 pounds. And so he was able to do some things surgically to rebuild that orbital socket and thinks everything is eventually going to come back to normal, but its going to take a while for him to fully recover.. Please check your email for a confirmation. A minute-long clip surfaced on Twitter earlier this week where Jones got into an altercation with Walker Brown and his brother Braden Brown. The American is is 8-2 since arriving at UFC level with 4 wins by decision, a win by KO/TKO against Raphael Assuncao in Dec. 2021, and 3 submission victories. Wiping his nose, Brown gives a quick glance to a man standing next to him, who was later identified as his brother, Braden Brown. We ARE NOT wrestlers at any university, we have been wrestling since we were in diapers and MMA/Cage Fighting since we were 12. Oklahoma Women's Pound for Pound. Oklahoma State University wrestler, Daniel Cormier protege - MMA Junkie Martin improves to 4-3 in the UFC and has now won three in a row. Those are the dreams that Im going to chase after and I believe Ill get.. Johny Hendricks Tim Boetsch landed a titanic headkick that rocked Johny Hendricks and the rest was academic, as Boetsch stopped Hendricks by TKO at :46 of the second round. The video shows Brown and Jones exchange words while a man behind Jones, presumably a friend or associate, steps forward and shoves Brown. Jun. MMA Junkie: Victor Altamirano steps in to fight Tim Elliott at UFC Fight Night event MMAFighting.com: BKFC 41 weigh-in video MMAFighting.com: BKFC 41 weigh-in video LIVE NOW Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 1 Kyle Driscoll 13-4-0 Recent Fights: TKO 2022 DEC 2022 DEC 2020 DEC 2019 TKO 2019 TKO 2018 DEC 2018 vs James Lynch Scheduled for Jun 2 2 Shawn Bunch "The Great" 11-6-0 Recent Fights: DEC 2022 DEC 2022 DEC 2021 DEC 2020 SUB 2019 DEC 2019 TKO 2018 3 Jose "Lil Juggernaut" Martinez 13-6-0 Recent Fights: SUB 2023 DEC 2021 SUB 2021 DEC 2021 DEC 2020 TKO Before long, Brown takes down Jones, takes his back, and lands some punches. If the fight hadnt been stopped, it wouldve just been a few more seconds of me choking him. I think we put on an amazing show and we should both be proud of that. Browns attorney, Steve Sice, expanded on Browns statement and backed his clients claim the altercation began before the video begins. When I changed the grip, he stopped fighting my hands and the ref stopped the fight. [25] Harris lost the bout via submission in the first round. They lead me in the right direction, and they paved the path.. Oklahoma Gyms | Tapology We showed restraint. pic.twitter.com/OuvgyppljM, Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) February 22, 2021. As can be seen, my clients nose and clothing were bloodied prior to the beginning of the video. Gerald Harris (born November 19, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist who most recently fought in Bellator.He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter 7 and has also competed in World Series of Fighting, the UFC, DREAM, the Portland Wolfpack in the IFL, Shark Fights, Tachi Palace Fights, and Legacy Fighting Championship. The MMA fighter wants to hire an attorney and reveal his side of the story. He faced Aaron Cobb at Legacy Fighting Championship 63 on December 2, 2016. I even told the ref when I thought it should be stopped. Watch a trained MMA fighter beat up a college football player in an insane barroom brawl that almost led to someone losing an eye over the weekend. [21][22], After two-and-a-half years away from the sport, Harris returned to active competition in December 2016. 03/05/2022. THEY SAID IT:Clay Guida: I feel great. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in a special election in 2022 to serve the remainder of Jim Inhofe's term. Vettori moves to 2-1 in the UFC with the victory. Im disappointed that I didnt get to show more out there because I was ready for four more rounds. Oklahoma MMA Fighters | Tapology Finally, Harris came out and identified himself, then he informed White of his desire to fight for the promotion and told him of his current winning streak. When Gerald fell into financial problems, he was forced to move with his mother to Arizona, resulting in Gerald asking to be cut from his fight team, Team Quest. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Powell out-struck Horcher 80-69 in total strikes but Horcher landed 35 significant strikes to just 19 for Powell. On April 11, the Octagon will be at Moda Center in. So thats a long-term goal. Enter Nick Piccininni, who hopes to follow. The 19 fighters from Houston who have been in the UFC Houston has produced the fifth-most UFC fighters of any city in the world Matt Young Feb. 11, 2022 Updated: June 25, 2022 11:28 p.m.. Herrig out-struck Kish, 106-44 overall and had the one very close submission in the final round. I love being here in OKC too, the fans have been great all week. Kyle Crutchmer brought me out here, Piccininni said. A GoFundMe page was created last month to help Brown with attorney fees and medical bills. Brooks came out of that surgery saying hes extraordinarily lucky at this point, that hes lucky he didnt lose the eye altogether, the spokesperson said per OUDaily. https://t.co/l8LUDOx11k. Ranking last updated Sun Apr 30 19:19:13 2023 . MORE: Meet the first-year FBS coaches for 2021. They gave us no options unfortunately. MMA. Your login session has expired. The knockout was awarded "Knockout of the Night," giving Harris his second post fight bonus and an extra $75,000 to his pay. Inspired by DC, Piccininni frequently works with the likes of current Bellator fighter Kyle Crutchmer, former Bellator fighter Shawn Bunch, and others at the world-renowned gym. Per TMZ, Norman police are conducting a criminal investigation into the fight. Please check your email for a confirmation. In his debut, Harris faced fellow UFC veteran Kazuhiro Nakamura at Dream 17. This is a list of events held and scheduled by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. They gave us no options unfortunately. Oklahoma wide receiver Spencer Jones picks fight with MMA-trained person, nearly loses eye . All in all, he does not have the most on-field experience, but it says something that he is able to play at that level of football. Shes a great fighter. I could definitely see it in my future. Following the loss, Harris announced that the fight was the last fight of his contract, and retired for the second time in his career. Neither Walker, Braden, nor Tommy have records or profiles listed on a major MMA database. Oklahoma football player brawl with MMA fighter at the Norman bar | Spencer Jones Bar Fight 3W Daily 2.73K subscribers Subscribe 4K Save 588K views 2 years ago OKLAHOMA Notice. Just to get rid of the misconceptions, Im the fellow in the beanie and that is my brother. I was able to do that and Im happy with it. I have several finishes in the first minute so this fight went a little longer than expected but I knew I would find the opening. Im expecting the lights and the crowd. Mark Wayne "Markwayne" Mullin (born July 26, 1977) is an American businessman and politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Oklahoma since 2023. Let's take a look at the top eight MMA fighters who attended Oklahoma State. Harris was on the Spike TV reality show The Ultimate Fighter as a member of Team Rampage. After going through the past year, I have such an appreciation for being back in the UFC and doing what I love. Vicente Luque vs. Randy Brown Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. From there, a melee between all four men breaks out. It has been confirmed by Jones' lawyer, Woodrow Glass, that a police investigation is going on in this matter. Pantheon Fighting Championship 03/26/2022. Chiesa vs Lee | Boetsch vs Hendricks | Herrig vs Kish | Christensen vs Reyes | Means vs Garcia | Penn vs Siver | Guida vs Koch | Miranda vs Vettori | Esparza vs Moroz | Powell vs Horcher | Gordon vs Quinones | Martin vs Case | Stansbury vs KimballFight Night Oklahoma City main cardMain event: Kevin Lee def. We will not make any further comment until the conclusion of the investigation by the authorities.. Oklahoma University wide receiver Spencer Jones was involvedin an altercation in a bar bathroom in a video that surfaced on Feb. 19. The video shows Jones telling another, smaller man to "get the f out" in a bathroom in Norman, Okla., with Jones eating a few punches and getting choked in the video. Oklahoma Rankings | Tapology Just to get rid of the misconceptions, Im the fellow in the beanie and that is my brother. [30] Michel Quinones Jared Gordon overwhelmed Michel Quinones to earn the TKO finish at 4:24 of the second round. Im expecting everything, Piccininni said. [23], On October 21, 2017, Harris stepped into the cage for his last professional fight against Matt McKeon at Xtreme Fight Night at Tulsa Oklahoma. Oklahoma : Fighting out of : Oklahoma: 166.0 lbs (75.3 kgs) Weigh-In Result : 345.0 lbs (156.5 kgs) 6'2" (188cm) Height : N/A : Gym : Bout Information; . Judging by the video, it appears that the two martial artists lost their temper due to Jones' provocations. FIGHT PASS customers: Watch the prelims replay. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. In that same interview he said that he actually didn't retire from the sport in 2013, but was forced on a hiatus due to the ongoing divorce and custody issues but is now happily married.[29]. They gave us no options unfortunately. Then, Ill be right back in there to prepare for the next fight.. Meanwhile, Jones is dealing with injuries of his own. Oklahoma MMA Events Official Results, Oklahoma Fight Cards Harris lost the fight via unanimous decision. Mr. Brown was legally justified in defending himself in this matter. Guida only needed two takedowns to control Koch on the floor for 9:42 of the 15-minute scrap. UFC.COM - United States. My office has decided that no criminal charges are appropriate as this appears to be a mutual combat situation in which both parties voluntarily engaged in a fist fight.. MMA Junkie : Now 4-0 in the UFC, Caio Borralho calls out Derek Brunson: 'It's time to dance, Brunson' MMAFighting.com : Brian Kelleher's MMA future uncertain after fight-cancelling injury at UFC Vegas 72 MMA Junkie : 'Russian Ronda' Irina Alekseeva explains weight miss and subsequent allergic reaction Harris next faced Renzo Gracie BJJ black belt, David Branch, on the under card of UFC 116. Song heads into this main event fight looking to bounce back after suffering a TKO - Doctor's Stoppage last time out against Cory Sandhagen in the main event Sept. 2022. As of Thursday afternoon, over $46,000 of the targeted $50,000 goal was raised on Walker Browns GoFundMe page. Oklahoma. A minute-long clip surfaced on Twitter earlier this week. UFC Fight Night 223: Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon odds, picks and Simon takes the walk with a 5-bout win streak in tow. We thought we were going to get him out of there and finish but he really dug in and showed grit and toughness. In his second fight with the promotion, Harris fought Jorge Santiago at WSOF 4. It took place inside the bathroom of campus bar Logies On The Corner and was captured on video, which quickly went viral. I feel like Im continuing to get better even though Im one of the older guys. THEY SAID IT:Tim Means: I am very happy to be here, celebrating this win. He beat his opponent so badly that he was invited to join the tournament and thus his professional fighting career began in August 2006. Freestyle Cage Fighting 62. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. This is the sort of place you would hope to find when you." more. ET. For now, I am happy to celebrate this victory.. If I had to say I was surprised by anything, it would be his resilience. He is a tough guy. READ NEXT: UFC vs. ONE: Theyre Going To Be Absolutely Blown Away, YouTube: Real Talk with Kelsey and Rachel, MMA Fighter vs. Football Player: Almost Lost an Eye [WATCH], Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Harris won via knockout after a brutal slam at 3:25 of the third round. The choke was tight and he was in very dominant position. February 5, 2019. I want to be on big cards, having big fights.. I was a little let down that I didnt get the finish but I did have a bit of nerves coming back tonight. He is the older brother of current heavyweight MMA fighter/Oklahoma State NCAA Championship finalist Jared Rosholt . KINGFISHER, Okla. - New video evidence provided to News 4 shows two Kingfisher High School football players duking it out in an alleged coach-sanctioned brawl.The video was taken by another . He got on the show by defeating Mike Madallo [4] but lost by knockout in the second round to Amir Sadollah, who was the eventual winner of that season. Harris was expected to face Alessio Sakara on August 28, 2010 at UFC 118, replacing an injured Jorge Rivera. Former Oklahoma State Wrestlers Finding Success In The UFC Standing 6'1, and weighing just under 200lb, Jones plays for the Oklahoma Sooners. UFC. Means was able to deny all six takedown attempts by Garcia en route to the unanimous decision win, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28. Congratulations to the 2020 Holder of the Year: The confidence he portrays on 4th down or for an extra-point is unparalleled. He defeated Bronzoulis by split decision. [14][15][16], Following his release, Harris fought James Head on February 11, 2011 for Oklahoma's Xtreme Fight Night MMA. The UFCs spring schedule continues to take shape, with events in Portland, Oregon and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma made official Saturday. Oklahoma Women's Pound for Pound MMA Rankings | Tapology However, hed be lying if he said UFC title gold isnt on his mind for the long-term. Previously in an interview, Harris revealed that his biological children were taken away from him the weekend he fought Josh Burkman in 2012 during his divorce which was eventually overturned and he regained custody. Simon is a little more accurate with his strikes at 51.79%, however, and he is by far the better fighter in terms of takedown average at 6.55 to just 0.63 for Song. Im a show for my crowd. pic.twitter.com/lWombEtc3g, MORE: Meet the first-year FBS coaches for 2021. Now, I am here with my first UFC win and I am extremely thankful for the blessings Ive been given. Oklahoma City (May 2nd) Due to current state and county concerns on public gatherings, UFC Fight Night originally scheduled for May . Erik Koch It was a vintage Clay Guida performance in the main event of the FS2 prelims, as The Carpenter grinded out Erik Koch for a unanimous decision win, 29-28, 29-26, 30-27. THEY SAID IT:Kevin Lee: I just got to watch the replay and, to me, it looks like he went out. UFC Event Updates | UFC In the video clip, Jones tells one of the men repeatedly to get the f*** out of here. ET, while the main card can be viewed on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 . One of the men in the bout was the brother of Braden Brown, who says they had been training in fighting for the better part of a decade. The Brown brothers have been receiving praise and criticism alike. Maybe eat some banana pudding and a couple of cheat meals too. Oklahoma : Fighting out of : Oklahoma: 27 years, 4 months, 3 weeks : Age at Fight : Gym : Bout Information; Event: Xtreme Fight Night 386; Date: Friday 04.14.2023 at 10:00 PM ET; . In the aftermath of the entire fiasco, it has been revealed that Jones has suffered serious injuries, courtesy of the barrage of punches thrown by Walker Brown. UFC vs. ONE: Theyre Going To Be Absolutely Blown Away. MMA. She was very durable. I was looking for the head and arm choke but he did a good job of not giving it up so I decided I was going to throw hammers while I had him down. Jones' attorneysaid the wideout underwent surgery to repair his orbital bone, and that henearly lostan eye in the tussle. Stay tuned to UFC.com for fight card announcements. Thats the end of it.. But Im going to go out there, Im going to show out. In Arizona he began training with C.B. It has been reported that the Norman Police Department has launched an investigation into this matter. Fight Night Oklahoma City main card Main event: Kevin Lee def. Both fighters were making their debut in the UFC and Gordon was just too much for Quinones. Also announced were six bouts featuring an array of contenders, veterans and prospects. Once I had him on the ground, I dominated him and Im very proud of my performance. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Justine Kish Felice Herrig was as dominant as ever, winning the exchanges on the feet and the ground and almost finishing with a deep rear naked choke in the third round, taking out Justine Kish by unanimous decision, 30-26, 30-26, 29-27. Right now Im just taking my time in the sport and really enjoying it, but Id be lying if I didnt want to say I want to be a UFC champion at the end of the day, you know, and hit that mark. Oklahoma MMA Fighters | Tapology Spencer Jones bar fight: Walker Brown faces no charges, DA says Shortly after the video went viral, Braden Brown, who was unidentified at the time, took to Twitter and revealed he and Walker had experience in mixed martial arts and cage fighting.. It was all Boetsch in the fight. Harris lost the fight via decision.[17][18]. I didnt want to get ahead of myself and show him the kick so I had to be patient and wait for it. He took an exhibition fight for $200, with the money he bought a "ragged Mustang to get around town." While he doesnt currently have an opponent for the fight, hell compete at 125 pounds the same weight division in which he wrestled. Reyes improves to 7-0. I took the fight with a plan to make a statement and I feel I did that. Now is the time for me to show the world what I can do and I will be ready for the next opportunity.. Joanna Jedrzejczyk announces retirement after KO loss at UFC 275 - ESPN An affidavit filed Tuesday in Texas' Bell County District Court says Maya Maxwell told Temple police that Cedric Marks killed Jenna Scott . Just to get rid of the misconceptions, Im the fellow in the beanie and that is my brother. [8] The knockout was also shown on numerous sport's highlight shows, including ESPN's Sportscenter. District attorney Greg Mashburn has decided not to pursue criminal charges, determining the altercation was a mutual combat situation., We have carefully considered the entirety of the circumstances surrounding the incident including a previous altercation between the parties and the actions that led up to the physical fight caught on camera by a bystander, Mashburn said in a statement. The 19 fighters from Houston who have been in the UFC - Chron I felt like I really showcased my striking tonight. Traditionally, every event starts off with a preliminary card followed by a main card, with the last fight being known as the main event. Fight Night Oklahoma City final results | UFC MMA Fighter vs. Football Player: 'Almost Lost an Eye' [WATCH] However, Askren revealed on social media on Monday that he wasnt actually the man in the video. According to Barstools Unnecessary Roughness, University of Oklahoma football player Spencer Jones almost lost his eye after the epic throwdown and the 23-year-old wide receiver is now recovering from eye surgery. Fight Night OKC FS2 prelimsClay Guida def. He tapped out Jack Shore last time out in mid-July and has 3 stoppages in his last 4 bouts. I feel like I keep getting better with each fight so I am looking for a tougher challenge. Power Ranking the Top 8 Fighters Who Came from Oklahoma State I had one of the chokes in deep and I couldnt believe that didnt end the fight but thats just how tough she is. ET) MMA Junkie: UFC Fight Night 223 discussion thread Yet, even in all of those different accounts of the fight, Spencer gets worked over by the MMA dude just as soon as things start to turn violent. The video ends with all four men on the ground. The fight was between Sooners wide receiver Spencer Jones and Walker Brown, an OU student with MMA training. Another man alongside Jones pushed the assailant, leading to the assailant and Jones getting into it. pic.twitter.com/lWombEtc3g, Old Row Oklahoma (@OldRowSooners) February 20, 2021. She will finish with a 10-5 UFC record. Focused on what he needs to do June 18, Piccininni doesnt like to look too far ahead. According to BJPenns Tom Taylor, there are various firsthand accounts of the fight between Spencer and the anonymous MMA fighter and they all vary greatly.