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 Las Vegas, NV – Syncity Promotions (SYN) has officially stripped the 185-pound title from former champion “Time to Fight” Wright, following a shocking series of demands that shook the organization.
In an unprecedented stunt, the reigning middleweight champion attempted to leave SYN holding the belt hostage, while demanding a superfight against the 170-pound champion in order to retire as a “double champ.” The organization, citing respect for both its fighters and its fans, refused to bend to what it called “mid-level terrorism.”
SYN President and CEO Outlaw Bleak addressed the media with a pointed statement:
“Here at SYN, we respect our managers and our fighters. And for the most part, they respect us. But when a manager gets a little too big for his britches and thinks a mid-tier fighter on a good run is something more than he really is, sometimes you just have to let that guy walk. We refuse to negotiate with mid-level terrorists. Well, any terrorist for that matter—aside from possibly Chris Karter.”
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 Tampa, FL - Tommy Santoro (12-1-0 MMA, 0-1 DMMA) took his first professional loss recently, dropping a close decision to DMMA champion Enver Karacan (18-3-1 MMA, 9-0-1 DMMA) in a highly contested main event bout that earned him Fight of the Night honors.
Tommy had flashes of brilliance, knocking his opponent down in the 2nd round and busting him up, but ultimately ring rust and inability to finish the job allowed his Turkish opponent to edge by on the judges scorecards, despite avoiding action the majority of the fight and being on the backfoot. Tommy controlled the cage, pressed the action, but found himself on the opposite end of the champ's brilliant jab. After the loss, Tommy didn't hold back his feelings:
"Didn't feel a thing. Never been touched by such baby punches in my life. At the end of the night, I only have myself to blame. Ring rust didn't help. My manager being to busy running a criminal enterprise and making witnesses disappear didn't help. It would have benefiticial to go into this fight with a fresh gameplan, but it is what it is. I still damn near bounced this man's head off the canvas and he didn't hurt me once. He tickled my cheekbones with his baby fists. I thought this guy was supposed to have some power, but damn, I was wrong. He fought like a coward. Just like all those turbans do out there in future Greater Israel territory. I had him rocked in the 5th round, but I just wasn't good enough that night to finish the job. Next time, I assure you I'll put him out of there before the final bell."
Tommy vowed to fix the error of his ways and rebound in a big way, promising to address the holes in his own game and achieve maximum performance -- but first he may need to lock up a dance partner after a fellow contender rejected a fight with him.
"Axton Burgess. Big pussy. Declined a fight with plenty of time for a training camp. His manager is supposed to be a top guy, Jason Swanson, but I think he's still having flashbacks from all the beatings my former teammate Willie Diggs put on him and his boys. Pretty disappointed they rejected it, to be honest with you. I was looking forward to dancing with a top camp but after this recent rejected fight offer, I think we need to throw an asterisk next to their names."
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 Willington Quay woke up a little louder this morning, the fog rolling off the Tyne carrying echoes of last night’s carnage at the Camden Conference Centre. Cam Aspinall, Royal MMA’s undefeated heavyweight king, needed less than three minutes to silence Karol “The Polish Bear” Dziuda and prove once again why the belt lives permanently draped over his Geordie shoulders.
At exactly 2:49 of round one, the referee had no choice but to dive in and save Dziuda from a rain of Geordie thunder fists. The official result: Cam Aspinall wins by TKO (strikes), extending his record to a perfect 13-0 with 13 finishes. Another scalp for the highlight reel, another night where nobody left their seat early.
Round One: Rough Waters, Rapid Redemption
For a moment, it looked like trouble. Dziuda, clearly determined to drag the fight into his world, shot for a takedown and actually secured side control on the champ. Gasps rippled through the crowd as Aspinall was forced onto his back for the first time in recent memory.
But if Dziuda’s plan was to smother, Aspinall’s was to survive and reset. “I wasn’t worried,” Cam said after the fight, still glistening in sweat and adrenaline. “I’ve been hit harder by scaffolding poles, mate. Just needed a minute to stand him up and crack on.”
And crack on he did. Once the ref stood them back up, Aspinall went full demolition mode: a stiff jab to the nose, a punishing body shot, and then bang the straight left that sent Dziuda crumbling to the canvas. Seconds later, the barrage of hammerfists sealed the deal.
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 From the blood-soaked mats of Sparta to the bright lights of New York, Hoodoo “Victory” Brown has built a career defined by grit, resilience, and sheer willpower. At 24-7-1, ranked #36 Pound-for-Pound and #6 in his weight class, Brown is one of the rare warriors who has carved out elite status not just in MMA, but also in professional grappling.
A Tale of Two Battlefields
In the cage, Hoodoo’s résumé speaks volumes:
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7-5 in title fights against the best of SYN.
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16 career submission wins backed by Elite wrestling and a red belt in BJJ.
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Signature scalps over legends like Ben Crispian, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit, and even a KO over Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit.
But Hoodoo’s hunger didn’t stop at MMA. While holding his own under the brightest spotlights, he also built a parallel career in grappling competitions. Competing as heavy as 265+ lbs in Pitbull events, he collected an impressive slate of victories, stacking up armbars, kimuras, guillotines, and RNCs against much larger men. His run through TWGC 42 saw him tear through Chukwu Adeoluwa, Abdi Hassan, and Long Schlong before bowing out in the finals — proving size means nothing when technique and grit take over.
A Spartan’s Arsenal
Hoodoo isn’t a one-dimensional threat:
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Striking: Elite boxing with crisp combinations and knockout power, punctuated by highlight TKOs like Matthew Murray and Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit.
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Grappling: A relentless submission hunter with 13 “Sub of the Night” awards and victories across multiple grappling promotions.
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Endurance: Wars that go five rounds, like his win over Li Gong, show he can endure fire and still rise victorious.
Rivalries That Define Him
Hoodoo’s legacy is stitched into rivalries:
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Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit: Their trilogy is the stuff of legend — a submission win for Hoodoo, brutal losses in return, and the eternal question of what might happen if they clash again.
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Ben Crispian: A punishing trilogy that showed Hoodoo’s toughness, including an unforgettable unanimous decision win in their third battle.
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The Grappling Monsters: Facing giants like Gillechriosd McCoy and Loki Kvakkestad, Hoodoo carried the Spartan banner into heavyweight territory and still found ways to choke and twist his way to victory.
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 The dust has settled in New York. The opening round of the Commonwealth Clash shook the Liberty Dome with a roaring 5,193 fans watching 10 unforgettable bouts — and only two fights went to the judges. The rest? Pure stoppage chaos.
From highlight-reel knockouts to gutsy three-round wars, the first chapter of the tournament delivered everything Royal MMA promised. Now, as the caravan rolls into Montreal, the stakes grow higher and the fighters hungrier.
Round 1 Recap — New York Mayhem
The Liberty Dome crowd witnessed:
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Duhan Kruger stopping Rhys “The Red Dragon” Evans in Round 1 with a brutal knee, after a wild clinch war of 40 punches exchanged.
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Owen Vasker silencing Diarmuid Kelleher with ground-and-pound at 3:52 of Round 1, showing ruthless control on the mat.
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Richard Lionheart crushing American hopes by submitting David “The Bald” Eagle in just 2:47 with a slick armbar, taking Submission of the Night.
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“Flame Veil” Naeem Qassem landing the KO of the Night with a thunderous overhand right against Zayden Lion of the East — done in 1:46.
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Ezra “Ninja” Mano gutting out a blood-soaked three-round decision over Gurkha Ghan, surviving a nasty cut to get the nod.
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Carlton Marshall Pryce shrugging off 23 takedown attempts before stopping James “Stuntkid” Wong in the second round, earning the crowd’s love.
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Devraj Rathore dismantling Kuiga Tupua with a furious clinch assault, racking up 70 strikes before finishing at 4:58. He then had the crowd bouncing with a Panjabi MC victory celebration.
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Lamark Pantoflett dropping Brendo Santos with a hook and earning a historic $500k bonus for being the first to defeat a fighter from England, Wales, or Scotland.
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Ariki Aperahama coming from behind to shock Happy Wanis with a third-round KO when Wanis was just minutes away from a decision win.
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Andre “The Assassin” Anguissa outstriking Peni “Bati” Vuki in a technical war, with both fighters earning Fight of the Night honors.
Round 1 was a night of highlights — but it was only the beginning.
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![]() The lights are blinding. The noise of the crowd feels like a distant roar, but you can still hear your heart pounding in your chest. You stand at the edge of the MMA ring, and it hits you—this is real. It’s not just the physical fight you’re about to face, it’s the mental battle within. The fear is suffocating.
You’ve trained for this, spent hours sharpening your skills, pushing your body to its limits. But nothing could fully prepare you for this moment. Fear creeps in, asking the questions you’ve tried to avoid. What if you’re not ready? What if you freeze? What if you fail? You glance at your opponent across the cage, who looks calm and confident. Do they feel this fear too, or have they mastered it?
The truth is, no matter how hard you train, stepping into the ring is terrifying. It’s not just about the punches you’ll take or the kicks you’ll have to dodge—it’s the vulnerability. The fear of making a mistake, of letting everyone down, of being less than you thought you were.
But here you are, adrenaline rushing through your veins. The fear is loud, but you realize it doesn’t have to control you. Fear means you care. Fear means this moment matters. And instead of running from it, you decide to lean into it.
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 The Gracie name has long been synonymous with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Charles Gracie is proving once again why the family legacy lives on strong inside the cage. The proud Gracie descendant is carving his own path as the reigning WOVA Red Light MMA Featherweight Champion (145 lbs), putting on the kind of performances that fans can’t stop talking about.
Charles is fresh off a statement victory against Ronald Atkinson, a dangerous opponent who came in with the well-known “Ron Ron time” game plan. Many expected Atkinson’s unorthodox style to test the champ, but Charles showed patience, composure, and his trademark submission prowess. After neutralizing the early offense, he capitalized on a small opening late in the first round and locked in a clinical armbar — forcing the tap and adding another highlight to his growing reel of finishes.
That armbar marks his third submission win using a different technique, a testament to his versatility and creativity on the mat. From chokes to joint locks, Charles has displayed a complete submission arsenal, and whispers around the gym suggest he’s got even more tricks ready to unveil. Will fans be treated to a fourth distinct finish in his next outing? If his trajectory continues, the odds are good.
Beyond the submissions, Charles carries himself like a true champion. Focused, disciplined, and respectful of his opponents, he’s quickly become a fan favorite and one of the most talked-about names in the WOVA scene. At just 145 pounds, he fights with the heart and skill of a much larger warrior, making him must-see action every time he steps into the cage.
Keep your eyes on this featherweight phenom because if Charles Gracie has his way, the submission streak is only just beginning. |
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