Tag: Nate Landwehr

Nate Landwehr slices open Darren Elkins, wins bloodbath at UFC on ESPN 8

Nate Landwehr and Darren Elkins went to war Saturday night at UFC on ESPN 8, putting on one of the bloodiest fights in recent memory.

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[autotag]Nate Landwehr[/autotag]’s handy work on [autotag]Darren Elkins[/autotag] reminded fans at home how bloody fighting can get (the “Just Bleed” guy would be proud).

Saturday, Landwehr (14-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) took on seasoned veteran Elkins (24-9 MMA, 14-8 UFC) on the preliminary card of UFC on ESPN 8, which went down in Jacksonville, Fla. The featherweight bout turned out to be a bloody back-and-forth battle that ended in a decision for Landwehr.

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“The Train” caught Elkins with a vicious elbow in Round 2 that opened up a big cut on Elkins’ forehead. Landwehr did more damage in the following minutes of the fight, making additional cuts on Elkins’ face.

Despite always looking to push forward, it was clear Elkins was the one taking the most damage during the fight. It was a big performance by Landwehr and it marked his first win in the UFC after a loss to Herbert Burns in his promotional debut in January.

Check out Landwehr’s nasty elbow on Elkins below, along with the moment he fought with one hand behind his back:

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UFC on ESPN+ 24 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Raleigh, N.C.

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the octagon the first time – so how did the newcomers perform on Saturday?

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For four athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 24 event marked that special moment in their career.

Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression those fighters made on the sport’s biggest stage from PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

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Jamahal Hill

Division: Light heavyweight
Result: Jamahal Hill def. Darko Stosic via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Record: 7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC
Grade: C-

Long and lean at 205 pounds with a slick southpaw jab, [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] used his physical gifts to outpoint gritty grappler Darko Stosic over three rounds in the main-card opener, but his performance showed that the 28-year-old still has much to work on if he plans to make a dent in the UFC’s hard-hitting light heavyweight division.

First, the positives: Hill showed a consistent, accurate jab and followed up with sharp, straight left hands to keep judoka Stosic at arm’s length for much of the bout as he landed more than 100 strikes. He also showed a decent gas tank and good athleticism as he comprehensively outstruck his opponent over the three-round duration.

But while his strikes looked slick and his reflexes seemed sharp, the bout highlighted some technical issues that will certainly need attention as he looks to move up the ranks at 205 pounds. Hill carries his chin pretty high, and his low lead right hand leaves the door wide open for a left hand counter that a harder puncher than Stosic might have exploited.

On the flip side, Trevor Wittman noted during the ESPN+ broadcast that Hill was tuned into his coaches’ instructions during the fight and was switching up his attack when called upon. That’s certainly a big positive for such a young fighter and shows he isn’t too caught up in the moment when he’s in the thick of the action. But he’ll need to tighten up his hands from a defensive perspective as he starts to face a higher class of opposition in the UFC.

In conclusion, there’s plenty to work on, but there’s also plenty to be encouraged by. It might take a few fights and some noticeable improvements before he gets moved up in competition, but there’s certainly something to work with moving forward.

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Herbert Burns delivers nasty knee knockout on at UFC on ESPN+ 24

Beware the knee.

Herbert Burns nearly had Nate Landwehr in a win by submission at at UFC on ESPN+ 24 in Raleigh on Saturday night. Burns put Landwehr into an anaconda hold, which he somehow escaped to get upright.

But the fight didn’t last much longer after that. Burns stayed aggressive and active when they were standing. As the two began to throw punches, he delivered an absolutely devastating knee to Landwehr’s head. As you might expect, Landwehr went spinning to the ground, and the official called the match just moments later after Burns followed with punches to the head. It was clear Landwehr was done for the night.

It marked Burns 10th win in his 12 pro MMA matches, and his fourth consecutive.

Up next, UFC will head to the Toyota Centre in Houston for UFC 247, which will be headlined by heavyweights Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes.

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UFC on ESPN+ 24 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Three veterans take home $20k

UFC on ESPN+ 24 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok.

RALEIGH, N.C. – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 24 event took home event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $169,000.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC on ESPN+ 24 took place Saturday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The entire card streamed ESPN+.

The full UFC on ESPN+ 24 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Curtis Blaydes[/autotag]: $10,000
def. [autotag]Junior Dos Santos[/autotag]: $20,000

[autotag]Michael Chiesa[/autotag]: $10,000
def. [autotag]Rafael dos Anjos[/autotag]: $20,000

[autotag]Alex Perez[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Jordan Espinosa[/autotag]: $3,500

[autotag]Angela Hill[/autotag]: $10,000
def. [autotag]Hannah Cifers[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Darko Stosic[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Bevon Lewis[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Dequan Townsend[/autotag]: $3,500

[autotag]Arnold Allen[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Nik Lentz[/autotag]: $20,000

[autotag]Justine Kish[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Lucie Pudilova[/autotag]: $5,000

[autotag]Montel Jackson[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Felipe Colares[/autotag]: $3,500

[autotag]Sara McMann[/autotag]: $10,000
def. [autotag]Lina Lansberg[/autotag]: $5,000

[autotag]Brett Johns[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Tony Gravely[/autotag]: $3,500

[autotag]Herbert Burns[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Nate Landwehr[/autotag]: $3,500

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Reebok’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $3,500 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,000; 6-10 bouts get $5,000; 11-15 bouts earn $10,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $15,000; and 21 bouts and more get $20,000. Additionally, champions earn $40,000 while title challengers get $30,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2020 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $334,000
2019 total: $7,370,500
2018 total: $6,901,000
2017 total: $6,295,000
2016 total: $7,138,000
2015 total: $3,185,000
Program-to-date total: $31,338,500

Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN+ 24 with AC/DC, Ted Nugent and Whitney Houston

Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 24 event.

While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well.

Inside, see what the fighters from UFC on ESPN+ 24 went with as their backing tracks in Raleigh, N.C.

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Video: Herbert Burns hits devastating knee to knockout Nate Landwehr at UFC on ESPN+ 24

In a matchup of two fighters making their promotional debuts, it was Herbert Burns who started his UFC career with a bang Saturday night.

In a matchup between two fighters making their promotional debuts, it was [autotag]Herbert Burns[/autotag] who started his UFC career with a bang Saturday night.

Burns, the younger brother of UFC welterweight standout Gilbert Burns, met former M-1 Global featherweight champion [autotag]Nate Landwehr[/autotag] in a 145-pound matchup at UFC on ESPN+ 24 in Raleigh, N.C. Burns (10-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) got off to a great start, shooting in for a takedown and sinking in a tight D’Arce choke that remained locked in for more than a minute. Landwehr (13-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) kept his cool, though, and eventually broke free.

When they separated on the feet, Landwehr appeared to settle in and landed a few good shots. But in the middle of the flurry, Burns found the right moment to deliver the boom by landing a knee flush to the face that instantly turned the lights out on Landwehr.

The fight was over moments later. You can check out the finish in the video below:

DAMN.

Guess this crack from his coach before the fight didn’t strengthen Landwehr’s chin for that knee.

The victory is Burns’ fourth straight after earning his UFC contract last August with a win on “Dana White’s Contender Series.”

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Herbert Burns expects to submit Nate Landwehr in classic grappler vs. striker matchup at UFC Raleigh

Herbert Burns predicts submission finish over Nate Landwehr at UFC Raleigh.  

Just like his brother Gilbert, [autotag]Herbert Burns[/autotag] possesses a strong grappling background.

A longtime jiu-jitsu practitioner, Burns (9-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) earned his way into the UFC with a first-round triangle-choke over Darrick Minner on “Dana White’s Contender Series” last August.

Now Burns is set to make his official UFC debut this Saturday, when he takes on fellow newcomer [autotag]Nate Landwehr[/autotag] (13-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC on ESPN+ 24 in Raleigh, N.C.

Burns, who’s notched every pro finish by way of submission, is looking to add another one to his collection.

“It’s a classic matchup of grappler vs. striker,” Burns told MMA Junkie. “He’s experienced, the former champion of M-1 Challenge. He’ll look to strike, and I’ll look to use my jiu-jitsu. His last loss was via submission, and I don’t think he’s ever faced someone like me – on my grappling level. He’ll bring his striking, but I’ve fought guys like him, guys with one-punch (knockout) power like Banario and Nastyukhin. I see myself getting him down to the mat and submitting him.”

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Burns, a ONE Championship and Titan FC veteran, has faced strong competition throughout his young MMA career, and has been preparing alongside his brother, Gilbert, at both Sanford Mixed Martial Arts and Combat Club with renowned striking coach Henri Hooft.

Herbert is looking to replicate his brother’s activity by competing numerous times this year in hopes of emerging as Brazil’s next 145-pound star.

“My plan is to stay at featherweight and fight my way to the top, one step at a time,” Burns said. “I want to remain active. The UFC is supposed to be back in Brazil, in Sao Paulo, on May 9. That would be a perfect card for me, too. I’d like to fight four times in 2020. Renato Moicano went up to lightweight, so I’d like to be the next big name from Brazil in the featherweight category. Of course, I’m focused on Nate Landwehr now, but I’m ready to run him over, and over anyone else who stands in my way.  

“Now my brother Gilbert and I are both in the UFC. He’s scheduled to face Demian Maia, who’s a very respectful guy. Both are world jiu-jitsu champions. It’s going to be amazing fight. The Burns brothers are ready to dominate in the UFC. We’re going to make a lot of noise in 2020.”

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Five additional bouts official for the UFC’s first trip to Raleigh

Five more fights have been made official for the UFC’s first trip to Raleigh, N.C.

The card for the UFC’s first trip to Raleigh is starting to take shape.

The recently announced event will feature a heavyweight clash between Curtis Blaydes and Junior Dos Santos in the night’s headliner, and Cory Sandhagen will welcome Frankie Edgar to the bantamweight division in the co-main event.

UFC Raleigh will take place on Jan. 25 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., which is expected to stream on ESPN+.

Also officially announced is a women’s flyweight bout between [autotag]Justine Kish[/autotag] (6-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) and [autotag]Lucie Pudilova[/autotag] (8-5 MMA, 2-4 UFC), a middleweight contest between [autotag]Alen Amedovski[/autotag] (8-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) and [autotag]Bevon Lewis[/autotag] (6-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC), a light heavyweight clash between [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and [autotag]Darko Stosic[/autotag] (13-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC), a bantamweight bout of [autotag]Felipe Colares[/autotag] (9-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) against [autotag]Montel Jackson[/autotag] (8-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) and lightweight fight between newcomers [autotag]Herbert Burns [/autotag](9-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and [autotag]Nate Landwehr[/autotag] (13-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC).

All five bouts have been made official by the UFC, with the bout between Landwehr and Burns first reported by Cageside Press.

The latest lineup for the Jan. 25 fight card includes:

  • Curtis Blaydes vs. Junior Dos Santos
  • Frankie Edgar vs. Cory Sandhagen
  • Justine Kish vs. Lucie Pudilova
  • Alen Amedovski vs. Bevon Lewis
  • Jamahal Hill vs. Darko Stosic
  • Felipe Colares vs. Montel Jackson
  • Herbert Burns vs. Nate Landwehr