The rivalry between UFC heavyweight fighters Derrick Lewis and Travis Browne continues. Lewis is not letting up in his mocking of Browne or his adoration for former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. Just because Browne lost to Aleksei Oleinik at UFC 213 over the weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, doesn’t mean that Lewis is […]
The rivalry between UFC heavyweight fighters Derrick Lewis and Travis Browne continues. Lewis is not letting up in his mocking of Browne or his adoration for former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.
Just because Browne lost to Aleksei Oleinik at UFC 213 over the weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, doesn’t mean that Lewis is laying off his trolling. After Browne had suffered his fourth straight defeat, Lewis took to his Twitter account to try and console Rousey and troll Browne.
The beef between these two hard-hitting heavyweights dates back month prior to their showdown at UFC Fight Night 105, which saw Lewis defeat Travis via second round technical knockout. This led to Lewis calling for “Ronda’s fine ass.” Obviously, this did not sit too well with Browne. After Lewis had announced his retirement from pro-MMA competition following his loss to Mark Hunt, Browne returned the favor by trolling Lewis for being a quitter.
It appears that this may have been the end of Lewis wanting Rousey due to this tweet he recently sent out:
While Lewis may not be interested in Rousey anymore, the rivalry between Lewis and Browne will most likely not let up anytime soon. So this may lead to a rematch between the two heavy-handed brawlers could be inevitable down the line.
The UFC is slowly but surely putting together a card for UFC 213 and recently it was reported that the promotion is looking to add a heavyweight bout to the event. The UFC is working on booking Travis Browne vs. Aleksei Oleinik at the event, according to Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting. Browne (18-6-1) has
The UFC is slowly but surely putting together a card for UFC 213 and recently it was reported that the promotion is looking to add a heavyweight bout to the event. The UFC is working on booking Travis Browne vs. Aleksei Oleinik at the event, according to Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting.
Browne (18-6-1) has been on a losing streak as of late as he has lost his three bouts in a row and is coming off a knockout loss to Derrick Lewis in February. Before that, he suffered losses to Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez. He hasn’t won a fight since January of 2016.
On the other side, Oleinik (51-10-1) has won 12 of his last 13 fights, and the Russian veteran is making his name known in the division. He is coming off a submission win over Viktor Pesta in January, which marked the first time in UFC history someone won a fight via that particular choke.
The UFC has already announced a bout for this event, which ironically is a heavyweight bout as well between Alistair Overeem and Werdum. This will be a trilogy fight between these two fighters.
The event takes place on July 8th in Las Vegas, Nevada at the T-Mobile Arena. As of this writing, the UFC has yet to announce a main event for the show.
Travis Browne’s next bout may take place in three months. Sources close to the situation have informed MMAFighting.com that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is looking to match Browne up against Aleksei Oleinik at UFC 213. The event is set to take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 8. Browne […]
Travis Browne’s next bout may take place in three months. Sources close to the situation have informed MMAFighting.com that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is looking to match Browne up against Aleksei Oleinik at UFC 213. The event is set to take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 8. Browne […]
The 39 year old’s unique execution of the Ezekiel Choke signed his name into the UFC’s record books, becoming the first to successfully execute the move in the octagon.
“My opponent has a long neck, and when I looked at his fights, I saw he’s not good at protecting his neck – said Oleynik.
“He is a good wrestler, but because he’s a good wrestler, he thinks nobody can choke him.”
Pesta fell for the trap, and suffered as a result.
“I tried one, and I gave him a little time to relax a little bit, until he thought nothing was going to happen, and then I did the choke”.
Oleinik bagged an 11th victory in pro MMA via the choke, but the first in UFC fame landed the Russian a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” check.
So how did the heavyweight pull this off? Well, following an exchange in blows with Pesta Oleinik moved the war to the ground, taking position on his back as he took blows from his opponent.
Seemingly helpless, Oleinik positioned his right arm around his opponent’s neck, moving his left under his throat until he was forced to tap.
This set a precedent in UFC history; it is rare for a fighter to pull off such a move while mounted.
So what is an “Ezekiel Choke”? OK, here is the science:
The Juso-style choke (shime-waza) is traditionally known as Sode guruma jime (“sleeve wheel constriction”). It is (surprising to most) one of the most popular chokes in BJJ due to the ability for a top fighter to attack from inside the guard; what makes it special, however, is to pull it off from being mounted.
This art involves compressing the opponent’s trachea (wind-pipe) or the carotid arteries (major blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face). The Ezekiel Choke in gi Jiu Jitsu is primarily executed by wrapping an arm behind your opponent’s head, and grasping on to the sleeve of the gi with the opposite hand. Using the sleeve for leverage, the opposing forearm is brought over the opponent’s throat and clinched with vigour.
So how does this work in MMA? Well, The Ezekiel Choke is not exclusively actioned on the sleeve, as we saw on Sunday. MMA is the fastest evolving sport in the world, and when we see a previously unutilized move executed as impressively as we did on Sunday, we must stand up and applaud. Most recognised as in the scene of competitive BJJ, the appeal of The Ezekiel Choke lies in the fact that it can be executed from inside the guard with a huge advantage over the opponent setting an attack. A “low risk choke” such as this can cause chaos when put against the popularized closed guards in MMA, and the most robust guard passers.
Just a guess, but it may be a while before we see the choke pulled off in UFC combat under such circumstances for a while.
MMA veteran “The Boa Constrictor” pulled off an exquisite Ezekiel Choke on the undercard of UFC Fight Night: Penn v Rodriguez on Sunday.
The 39 year old’s unique execution of the Ezekiel Choke signed his name into the UFC’s record books, becoming the first to successfully execute the move in the octagon.
“My opponent has a long neck, and when I looked at his fights, I saw he’s not good at protecting his neck – said Oleynik.
“He is a good wrestler, but because he’s a good wrestler, he thinks nobody can choke him.”
Pesta fell for the trap, and suffered as a result.
“I tried one, and I gave him a little time to relax a little bit, until he thought nothing was going to happen, and then I did the choke”.
Oleinik bagged an 11th victory in pro MMA via the choke, but the first in UFC fame landed the Russian a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” check.
So how did the heavyweight pull this off? Well, following an exchange in blows with Pesta Oleinik moved the war to the ground, taking position on his back as he took blows from his opponent.
Seemingly helpless, Oleinik positioned his right arm around his opponent’s neck, moving his left under his throat until he was forced to tap.
This set a precedent in UFC history; it is rare for a fighter to pull off such a move while mounted.
So what is an “Ezekiel Choke”? OK, here is the science:
The Juso-style choke (shime-waza) is traditionally known as Sode guruma jime (“sleeve wheel constriction”). It is (surprising to most) one of the most popular chokes in BJJ due to the ability for a top fighter to attack from inside the guard; what makes it special, however, is to pull it off from being mounted.
This art involves compressing the opponent’s trachea (wind-pipe) or the carotid arteries (major blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face). The Ezekiel Choke in gi Jiu Jitsu is primarily executed by wrapping an arm behind your opponent’s head, and grasping on to the sleeve of the gi with the opposite hand. Using the sleeve for leverage, the opposing forearm is brought over the opponent’s throat and clinched with vigour.
So how does this work in MMA? Well, The Ezekiel Choke is not exclusively actioned on the sleeve, as we saw on Sunday. MMA is the fastest evolving sport in the world, and when we see a previously unutilized move executed as impressively as we did on Sunday, we must stand up and applaud. Most recognised as in the scene of competitive BJJ, the appeal of The Ezekiel Choke lies in the fact that it can be executed from inside the guard with a huge advantage over the opponent setting an attack. A “low risk choke” such as this can cause chaos when put against the popularized closed guards in MMA, and the most robust guard passers.
Just a guess, but it may be a while before we see the choke pulled off in UFC combat under such circumstances for a while.
The first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event of 2017 is in the books. Last night’s (Jan. 15) UFC Fight Night card took place inside the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Headlining th…
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The first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event of 2017 is in the books. Last night’s (Jan. 15) UFC Fight Night card took place inside the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Headlining the event was a featherweight clash between Yair Rodriguez and B.J. Penn.
“El Pantera” earned a TKO victory in the lopsided affair that lasted five minutes and 24 seconds total. Rodriguez’s flashy kicks had “The Prodigy” off balance and backing up in the first round. A front kick followed by a straight punch in the second round marked the beginning of the end for Penn. Just 24 seconds into the second stanza, referee “Big” John McCarthy put a stop to the fight.
The win improved the Mexican warrior’s winning streak to eight. Before the updated rankings, Rodriguez finds himself in the No. 10 spot. A fight against a top 10 opponent seems to be the next step for the rising 145-pounder.
With many fighters booked or injured, it’ll be interesting to see who “El Pantera” meets next. No. 9 ranked Brian Ortega is currently healing a torn labrum. Perhaps a bout with No. 7 ranked Charles Oliveira or the winner of No. 8 ranked Dennis Bermudez and Chan Sung Jung will be next.
For Rodriguez’s efforts last night, he took home a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus. He hasn’t the only one who got paid a bonus. Aleksei Oleinik scored the first Ezekiel choke finish in UFC history. The choke isn’t often seen outside of jiu-jitsu tournaments due to the submission’s dependency on using the gi as leverage. Oleinik earned an extra $50,000 for putting Viktor Pesta to sleep.
The other two men who became $50,000 richer were bantamweights Augusto Mendes and Frankie Saenz. They were awarded “Fight of the Night.” It’s no surprise as the fighters dropped each other in the bout and swung for the fences. Mendes landed the cleaner shots and was awarded the split decision win.
The live crowd inside the Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona and those watching on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) witnessed history. Heavyweight Aleksei Oleinik executed the first Ezekiel choke in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) history. The victim was Viktor Pesta.
The Ezekiel choke isn’t too common in mixed martial arts (MMA). It is seen more often in jiu-jitsu tournaments because practitioners can use the gi to their advantage. The official FOX Sports UFC Twitter account posted the submission.
Despite being on the wrong end of a full mount, Oleinik was able to lock in the choke and Pesta was out. The fight was aired live as part of the FS1 portion of the UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn prelims.
The live crowd inside the Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona and those watching on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) witnessed history. Heavyweight Aleksei Oleinik executed the first Ezekiel choke in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) history. The victim was Viktor Pesta.
The Ezekiel choke isn’t too common in mixed martial arts (MMA). It is seen more often in jiu-jitsu tournaments because practitioners can use the gi to their advantage. The official FOX Sports UFC Twitter account posted the submission.
Despite being on the wrong end of a full mount, Oleinik was able to lock in the choke and Pesta was out. The fight was aired live as part of the FS1 portion of the UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn prelims.
