Focused on what he needs to do June 18, Piccininni doesnt like to look too far ahead. Also while attending CSU, Harris was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.[1][2]. He landed 41 significant strikes and proved to be just too big for the former welterweight champion. 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. UFC vs. ONE: Theyre Going To Be Absolutely Blown Away. You can watch a video of the altercation below. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. pic.twitter.com/lWombEtc3g, MORE: Meet the first-year FBS coaches for 2021. The onslaught really began for Gordon in the second round, when he landed two of his three total takedowns. 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. Sipango Lounge. As of Thursday afternoon, over $46,000 of the targeted $50,000 goal was raised on Walker Browns GoFundMe page. Jones, meanwhile, underwent a four-hour surgery to repair a broken left orbital socket, according to The Athletic. FIGHT PASS customers: Watch the prelims replay. He was named to the All-Big 12 Academic First Team and won the Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Award in 2020 for being the best holder in America. 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White congratulated Harris and told him to call the office for a talk, the talk entailed getting Harris signed to a four fight deal with the UFC. Im a very day-to-day type of guy, Piccininni said. The choke was tight and he was in very dominant position. THEY SAID IT:Jeremy Kimball: I felt great out there tonight. TFATKz on OU Football Player Spencer Jones Getting Beat Up After Picking Fight The Fighter and The Kid Clips 130K subscribers Subscribe 1.9K 151K views 1 year ago Full Episode:. Simon takes the walk with a 5-bout win streak in tow. Wiping blood from his nose, Brown gives a quick glance to a man standing next to him, later identified as his brother, Braden Brown. Lee now has the third-longest active win streak (5) in the lightweight division. THEY SAID IT:Kevin Lee: I just got to watch the replay and, to me, it looks like he went out. OU football player Spencer Jones picked a fight against a guy with a decade of MMA training at an OU bar this past weekend. I also know I have cinderblocks for hands and I wanted to rebound from my last fight so this was amazing. A minute-long clip surfaced on Twitter earlier this week where Jones got into an altercation with Walker Brown and his brother Braden Brown. Neither Walker, Braden, nor Tommy have records or profiles listed on a major MMA database. [12], Once again, Harris faced a UFC newcomer in Maiquel Falco on November 20, 2010 at UFC 123[13] Harris lost the fight via unanimous decision and in a surprising move to many observers, was subsequently released by the promotion despite having won all 3 of his fights in it. Dr. We showed restraint.. UFC looks forward to returning with an event in the near future. Reyes improves to 7-0. Jones did himself no favors, with the video showing no clear de-escalation attempt. UFC.COM - United States. A man behind Jones, presumably a friend or associate of Jones, steps forward and shoves Brown. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in a special election in 2022 to serve the remainder of Jim Inhofe's term. [26] Soon after the Lovato fight, Harris signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator.[27]. 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 It took place inside the bathroom of campus bar Logies On The Corner and was captured on video, which quickly went viral. 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. Next, I want someone in the Top 15. https://t.co/l8LUDOx11k. No arrests have been made at this time. THEY SAID IT:Darrell Horcher: First and foremost, it just feels great to be back. The 24-year-old wrestled for OSU from 2016-2020. The prelims are on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 4:30 p.m. ET, while the main card can be viewed on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. Norman Police spokesperson Sarah Jensen recently told Sports Illustrated the department has labeled the incident aggravated assault and battery, with all parties identified. He took an exhibition fight for $200, with the money he bought a "ragged Mustang to get around town." Dollaway, Jamie Varner and Ryan Bader at Arizona Combat Sports. [14][15][16], Following his release, Harris fought James Head on February 11, 2011 for Oklahoma's Xtreme Fight Night MMA. Meanwhile, Jones is dealing with injuries of his own. That setback snapped a 3-bout win streak, including a pair of KO/TKO wins over Marlon Moraes and Julio Arce. Despite the confusion, Harris went on to win the fight via unanimous decision. Oklahoma City (May 2nd) Due to current state and county concerns on public gatherings, UFC Fight Night originally scheduled for May . 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. The Norman (Okla.) Police Department announced Thursday that it completed its investigation into the Feb. 13 incident, which went viral on social media, and submitted its findings investigative reports, videos, witness statements and other documents to the Cleveland County District Attorneys Office on March 9. The bout had a confusing first round where Harris slammed Santiago and believed he had tapped. 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. Then, Ill be right back in there to prepare for the next fight.. 03/26/2022. . The two lightweights engaged in a very personal back and forth in the lead up to the fight and after both agreed theyd rematch if it made sense. A teenage driver making a quick left turn had collided with his motorcycle, killing him instantly. Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Jones, a redshirt senior, is expected to make a full recovery. THEY SAID IT:Dominick Reyes: The last couple of months have been full of hard work and, specifically, this past month, has been an incredible ride. Braden Brown (@bbrownfr) February 20, 2021, Just to get rid of the misconceptions, Im the fellow in the beanie and that is my brother. 1. The fight took place March 31, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Enter Nick Piccininni, who hopes to follow. Harris announced his retirement from MMA on April 22, 2014. They gave us no options unfortunately. Just to get rid of the misconceptions, Im the fellow in the beanie and that is my brother. Please check your email for a confirmation. From Don Frye to Randy Couture to Daniel Cormier, Oklahoma State University wrestlers have a long and storied history of MMA transition and success. THEY SAID IT:Felice Herrig: I am very happy to get the win tonight. I think he wanted me to come out and blitz but Im a smart fighter. I never prepare for a quick fight but I am very confident in my abilities to finish so I am always looking for an opportunity to end the fight. Oklahoma : Fighting out of : Oklahoma : Gym : Bout Information; Event: Xtreme Fight Night 386; Date: Friday 04.14.2023 at 10:00 PM ET; Referee: Kevin Nix; . I did my best to stay calm and work hard on what we trained in camp. The aggressor decks Jones a few times and brings him to the ground, while a separate fight breaks out in the bathroom. - YouTube 0:00 / 2:14 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users.. Gerald Harris (born November 19, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist who most recently fought in Bellator. Another man alongside Jones pushed the assailant, leading to the assailant and Jones getting into it. Simon holds a 2-inch reach advantage, while Song has a 4.55-to-3.04 significant strikes landed per minute advantage. Gerald Harris also teaches Social Studies at Union High School in Tulsa, OK.[citation needed], Harris is married to his wife Nicci and they have a blended family of 8 children. 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. The knockout was awarded "Knockout of the Night," giving Harris his second post fight bonus and an extra $75,000 to his pay. When we stopped didnt matter to me. Oklahoma Women's Pound for Pound. Vettori moves to 2-1 in the UFC with the victory. The Sport; UFC Foundation; Careers; Store; Social Media Carla Esparza vs. Michelle Waterson 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; . MMA Junkie: UFC Fight Night 223 play-by-play and live results (4:30 p.m. We showed restraint. By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter @tgerbasi You know, as as a high-schooler, I was never a big freestyle wrestler or international-style wrestler. I could definitely see it in my future. Siver out-struck Penn in the fight, 117-59 and landed a staggering 51 significant strikes in the third round alone. Click below to get the results for all the fights at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Sunday, June 25, 2017. I love being here in OKC too, the fans have been great all week. ET) MMA Junkie: UFC Fight Night 223 discussion thread We were not on the best of terms coming into this fight but when you have a war like that, respect develops for one another. It has been reported that the Norman Police Department has launched an investigation into this matter. In his second appearance in the UFC, he fought on the UFC Fight Night 21 card against recent signing Mario Miranda. [8] The knockout was also shown on numerous sport's highlight shows, including ESPN's Sportscenter. UFC. Oklahoma. We ARE NOT wrestlers at any university, we have been wrestling since we were in diapers and MMA/Cage Fighting since we were 12. Walker alluded that the reason why his nose had been bleeding was not captured in the video. Harris won the fight via knockout due to a slam in the first minute of the first round. On a GoFundMe page launched Tuesday in his name, Brown revealed he was injured in the altercation and will need time off from working as a result. Oklahoma Pound for Pound Regional Rankings are calculated using Tapology's proprietary fighter rating algorithm. He landed 70 total strikes, 39 of which were significant, and was able to do enough damage to earn the win. [3] He left the team not long after starting and moved to Denver, Colorado to train with Trevor Wittman at the Grudge Training Center. So Spencer might have lost his streetfight to the MMA guy, but another battle could be brewing inside an Oklahoma courthouse. Dennis Siver def. Harris called the show, changing his voice, and began praising himself in the third person. "They show UFC fight and all the big games. 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. He won the fight via unanimous decision and once again declared his retirement from the sport. Jones' attorneysaid the wideout underwent surgery to repair his orbital bone, and that henearly lostan eye in the tussle. The lawyer believes that Jones was the victim of the "vicious assault" seen in the clip. He then winds up and punches Jones in the face. I had one of the chokes in deep and I couldnt believe that didnt end the fight but thats just how tough she is. "gets 3 because I really think it's the only " bar " bar in Edmond." more. As Amanda Nunes readies to defend her bantamweight title, she does so as the unquestioned greatest female fighter of, Make sure you know which fighters to have your eye on at UFC Rio Rancho: Anderson vs Blachowicz 2, Relive the many times "Bate Estaca" left the arena with an extra $50,000, UFC 289: Nunes vs Pea 3 Takes Place On Saturday, June 10 At Vancouver's Rogers Arena. ET, while the main card can be viewed on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 . I am excited to get home and then I will get back into the gym and figure out what is next. He is the older brother of current heavyweight MMA fighter/Oklahoma State NCAA Championship finalist Jared Rosholt . 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. The altercation video was posted on the Old Row Oklahoma Twitter account and has been viewed 8 million times as of now. Warning: Video contains some NSFW language and violence. [6] He would later go on to defeat Salter by TKO in the third round and win Knockout of the Night. In the video clip, Jones tells one of the men repeatedly to get the f*** out of here. He then winds up and punches Jones in the face. I was able to do that and Im happy with it. The UFCs spring schedule continues to take shape, with events in Portland, Oregon and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma made official Saturday. If I had to say I was surprised by anything, it would be his resilience. 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.. The Brown brothers father, Tommy Brown, told MMA Fighting on Wednesday his sons train at The Coliseum Wrestling and MMA a gym that he owns. They gave us no options unfortunately. However, Glass did not reveal any other details regarding the matter and added that Spencer Jones was "de-escalating" the situation. Thats what I am in the UFC to do. Congratulations to the 2020 Holder of the Year: The confidence he portrays on 4th down or for an extra-point is unparalleled. Rage in the Cage 86. He assumed that title, from Hall-of-Famer Randy Couture, after a recent run to the UFC welterweight championship.. According to Barstool's 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. I believe this is only the beginning. Please check your email for a confirmation. [30] However, hed be lying if he said UFC title gold isnt on his mind for the long-term. If not her, then I would fight once more before the title shot. Devin Powell Darrell Horcher outlasted Devin Powell, earning the split decision win, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28. I felt like I really showcased my striking tonight. Josh Stansbury Jeremy Kimball waisted no time opening the night against Josh Stansbury with a first-round TKO finish at the 1:21 mark. He beat his opponent so badly that he was invited to join the tournament and thus his professional fighting career began in August 2006. Now, I am here with my first UFC win and I am extremely thankful for the blessings Ive been given. Three weeks later, Chesapeake Energy Arena in OKC will host the UFC, with tickets going on sale on March 13. I even told the ref when I thought it should be stopped. From there, a melee between all four men breaks out. On April 11, the Octagon will be at Moda Center in. Marvin Vettori def. As for Jones, the redshirt senior at the University of Oklahoma played in 11 games in 2020 and was awarded a scholarship, according to USA TODAY Sports. After being on The Ultimate Fighter, Gerald went to train with Rampage Jackson for five weeks in Liverpool, England, and was very close to signing with Bellator Fighting Championships and taking part in their first season middleweight tournament. 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. 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. I followed my game plan and listened to my coaches. Martin improves to 4-3 in the UFC and has now won three in a row. Following the loss, Harris announced that the fight was the last fight of his contract, and retired for the second time in his career. In 2020, Jones enjoyed his best season for OU. 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. Oklahoma wide receiver Spencer Jones picks fight with MMA-trained person, nearly loses eye. Ive got no expiration date as long as I can continue to be effective in the Octagon.. 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.