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Royal MMA: Meet the Champions Leading the Charge

Royal MMA (408k+), Fight Organization, London
Company profile by Sub Zero

<p data-start="125" data-end="465">Royal MMA, the fast-rising London-based fight organization, has taken the combat sports world by storm in just a few short months. With packed events, thrilling finishes, and a roster brimming with talent, Royal MMA's champions are setting a fierce pace across all divisions. Here's a closer look at the warriors currently holding gold.</p> <p data-start="467" data-end="774"><strong data-start="467" data-end="492">135lb &ndash; Frenk Casteel</strong><br data-start="492" data-end="495" /> With a perfect 4-0 record, Frenk Casteel from Willington Quay in the North East of England has stormed the bantamweight division. Training out of WillyQuay MMA, Casteel captured the vacant title with a devastating uppercut knockout against Gracjan Muszkowski in the second round.</p> <p data-start="776" data-end="1110"><strong data-start="776" data-end="799">145lb &ndash; Rory Curtis</strong><br data-start="799" data-end="802" /> Sheffield's Rory Curtis is fast becoming a star at Royal MMA. Now 11-0 with 10 submission victories, Curtis boasts a purple belt in BJJ and has defended his title three times &mdash; all by first-round submission. With his next defense scheduled for May 10th, the featherweight king shows no signs of slowing down.</p> <p data-start="1112" data-end="1434"><strong data-start="1112" data-end="1136">155lb &ndash; Robin Robben</strong><br data-start="1136" data-end="1139" /> Known as &quot;The Red Robben,&quot; Holland's Robin Robben (5-0) reigns over the lightweight division. Training at Freakshow Gym in Helsinki, Robben has overwhelmed many of the division's best strikers with his punishing punches. His next challenge: a title defense against surging contender Juan Alro.</p> <p data-start="1436" data-end="1733"><strong data-start="1436" data-end="1463">170lb &ndash; Islam Magomedov</strong><br data-start="1463" data-end=&qu
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GAMMA: Hare Rumpler HOF induction

Global Association of MMA, Fight Organization, London
Company profile by Mentor Guru Corleone

<p>&nbsp;GAMMA is proud to announce that Hare Rumpler (126014) has now been inducted into our Hall of Fame!</p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Hare Rumpler joined the game back in 2018-10-03 and is one of the best managers in the game today, with his highest rank to date being #4.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Hare is part of the legendary YABAI alliance, which has been dominating the game for the better part of the last 7-8 years.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>2024 was a fantastic year for Hare, as he dominated the rankings in GAMMA and accumulated most of his ranking points, a total of 409, to be officially the best manager within GAMMA during the period of March 2024 until March 2025.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>His all time points count is 418, placing him 35th in the all time GAMMA rankings lists.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Hare's all time GAMMA record is 50-38-2 and has a 55% win ratio. From his total of 90 fights in the org, a rediculous 44 of those have been title fights! He ranks 11th all time in this category and was is most crazy is that he achieved most of that in just a year!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Hare is one of those managers you love to have around, competitive, never backs down from a challenge and never rejects fights because they are &quot;not favorable&quot; to him.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>We hope to see Hare dominate for the forseable future and reach legendary GAMMA status.</div> 

Hype Weekly Recap

MMA Hype Promotions (406k), Fight Organization, Las Vegas
Company profile by Jay Lawrence

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>MMA HYPE WEEKLY RECAP</strong></span><br /> By: Jay Lawrence<br /> <img data-cke-saved-src="https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/company/logo/1725376401Logo%20-%20MMA%20Hype%20Promotions.jpg" src="https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/company/logo/1725376401Logo%20-%20MMA%20Hype%20Promotions.jpg" width="205" data-ratio="85.37" data-loaded="true" alt="" /></p> <div><article dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true"> <div tabindex="-1"> <div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="f29c79f2-bbbc-43ae-9ddb-5ae9e2564636" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-4o"> <h3 data-start="386" data-end="411">Here&rsquo;s a wild and gritty recap of four action-packed events brought to you by <strong data-start="78" data-end="101">MMA Hype Promotions</strong>, masterminded by <strong data-start="119" data-end="138">James Listerman</strong> and mic-dropped into reality by the ever-stylish <strong data-start="188" data-end="204">Jay Lawrence</strong>. Sponsored by the blood-splattered brilliance of <strong data-start="254" data-end="282">Bloodbath Clothing (BBC)</strong>, the cage saw knockouts, submissions, and scrambles galore across two MMA events and two grappling wars.<br /> <br /> 🥊 <strong data-start="393" data-end="409">MMA Hype -49</strong></h3> <p data-start="412" data-end="507">📍 <em data-start="415" data-end="456">April 9 | Las Vegas | Hard Knocks Arena</em><br data-start="456" data-end="459" /> <strong data-start="459" data-end="476">Event Rating:</strong> 118.00 | <strong data-start="486" data-end="501">Attendance:</strong> 2,855</p> <p data-start="509" data-end="747">The fists were flying early in this one. <strong data-start="550" data-end="567">Douglas Clark</strong> earned <em data-start="575" data-end="592">KO of the Night</em> with a clean 1st round finish over <strong data-start="628" data-end="642">Gage Burns</strong>, while <strong data-start="650" data-end="670">Eduardo Carvalho</strong> made <strong data-start="676" data-end="695">Xarlis Oulibera</strong> scream tap with an armbar for <em data-start="726" data-end="744">Sub of the Night</em>.</p> <p data-start="749" data-end="897">The <em data-start="753" data-end="773">Fight of the Night</em> went to a back-and-forth chess match between <strong data-start="819" data-end="837">Denzel Rosales</strong> and <strong data-start="842" data-end="857">Kieran Chan</strong>, where Rosales squeaked out a decision.</p> <p data-start="899" data-end="917">Also making noise:</p> <ul data-start="918" data-end="1202"> <li data-start="918" data-end="984"> <p data-start="920" data-end="984"><strong data-start="920" data-end="936">Kolby Farmer</strong> reminded everyone he has dynamite in his hands.</p> </li> <li data-start="985" data-end="1043"> <p data-start="987" data-end="1043"><strong data-start="987" data-end="1000">Koen Webb</strong> set a stopwatch-breaking KO at 19 seconds.</p> </li> <li data-start="1044" data-end="1130"> <p data-start="1046" data-end="1130"><strong data-start="1046" data-end="1059">Anming Li</strong>, <strong data-start="1061" data-end="1075">Rory Lucas</strong>, and <strong data-start="1081" data-end="1101">Gromoboy Surovij</strong> all delivered decisive TKOs.</p> </li> <li data-start="1131" data-end="1202"> <p data-start="1133" data-end="1202"><strong data-start="1133" data-end="1149">Leo McKnight</strong> and <strong data-start="1154" data-end="1170">Ethan Jordan</strong> brought in solid decision wins.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1204" data-end="1207" /> <h3 data-start="1209" data-end="1234">🥊 <strong data-start="1216" data-end="1232">MMA Hype -50</strong></h3> <p data-start="1235" data-end="1328">📍 <em data-start="1238" data-end="1275">April 12 | Las Vegas | The Parisian</em><br data-start="1275" data-end="1278" /> <strong data-start="1278" data-end="1295">Event Rating:</strong> 154.27 | <strong data-start="1305" data-end="1320">Attendance:</strong> 4,278</p> <p data-start="1330" data-end="1537">When the dust settled, <strong data-start=&
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Vortex Clothing now open!

Vortex Clothing, Nutrition Company, Amsterdam
Company profile by George Jones

<p><strong data-start="367" data-end="377">Vortex</strong> is a high-performance MMA clothing and apparel brand born from the relentless spirit of fighters. We exist to empower athletes and fight enthusiasts with gear that not only looks fierce but performs under the most intense conditions. Designed for durability, comfort, and attitude &mdash; Vortex stands at the intersection of combat and culture.</p> <p>At Vortex, we don&rsquo;t just make clothes &mdash; we build battle-ready gear that reflects your fighting spirit. Every design, every stitch, and every material is chosen with the combat athlete in mind. When you wear Vortex, you&rsquo;re part of a tribe that respects the grind, embraces the fight, and never backs down</p> <p>For our release, we bring you our first limited series.&nbsp;<strong>The Tetris Edition. </strong>Exactly how it sounds, a sleak black shirt and shorts with a fusion of&nbsp;classic gaming nostalgia. Make sure you check out our store, we hope u find something that suits your fighting spirit!</p> <p>Based out of Amsterdam, DM for sponsors.</p>  

Training Regimens: Comparing MMA Fighters and Racehorses

Editorial by Mike Tycoon

<p>MMA fighters are one of the toughest athletes in the world, and their training regimen is cruel. But what if we compare them to racehorses, who also train really hard in order to compete in big horse racing events?</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Well, we can see that they are both machines of power, stamina, and strength, but most people don&rsquo;t see that they are sculpted that way thanks to brutal training regimens.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Obviously, good genes and bloodline are important in both scenarios, but just because someone comes from a family with a fighting background, or a horse carries the bloodline of a champion, it doesn&rsquo;t mean that they are guaranteed success. They still have to work hard to achieve that success, and it all comes down to their training.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p
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Bud in TUF

Fighter profile of Bud Lawrence by Jay Lawrence

<p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 data-start="133" data-end="185">🎤 <strong data-start="140" data-end="183">PRE-FIGHT INTERVIEW: Bud &quot;GNP&quot; Lawrence</strong></h3> <p data-start="186" data-end="351">📍 <em data-start="189" data-end="221">Las Vegas, NV &ndash; April 10, 2025</em><br data-start="221" data-end="224" /> 🎙️ <em data-start="228" data-end="293">Presented by King of the Hill Fighting Championship | TUF Tournament Opening Round</em><br data-start="293" data-end="296" /> 👕 <em data-start="299" data-end="351">Sponsored by Bloodbath MMA Clothing &ndash; Wear the War</em></p> <hr data-start="353" data-end="356" /> <p data-start="358" data-end="509"><strong data-start="358" data-end="374">Interviewer:</strong> Bud, we&rsquo;re just days away from your TUF Tournament debut on April 12. How are you feeling heading into this matchup against &ldquo;Back Up&rdquo;?</p> <p data-start="511" data-end="837"><strong data-start="511" data-end="528">Bud Lawrence:</strong><br data-start="528" data-end="531" /> I feel like a 270-pound freight train sittin&rsquo; on the tracks, and &ldquo;Back Up&rdquo; is just a squirrel in the way. I didn&rsquo;t come here to dance, I came here to do what I do best&mdash;ground, pound, and collect what&rsquo;s mine. This ain&rsquo;t just a fight, it&rsquo;s a public service announcement: <em data-start="800" data-end="837">Don&rsquo;t get underneath The Bulldozer.</em></p> <hr data-start="839" data-end="842" /> <p data-start="844" data-end="980"><strong data-start="844" data-end="860">Interviewer:</strong> You&rsquo;ve been known for your wrestling and, let&rsquo;s be honest, some savage ground-and-pound. Is that the plan for Saturday?</p> <p data-start="982" data-end="1284"><strong data-start="982" data-end="999">Bud Lawrence:</strong><br data-start="999" data-end="1002" /> Absolutely. Why would I throw hands when I can throw <em data-start="1055" data-end="1063">people</em>? I&rsquo;m not gonna win a boxing match with anyone&mdash;I know that. But if I get my hands on you, you&rsquo;re gonna wish you stayed home and watched soap operas. I'm gonna fold him up like a lawn chair and beat the creases out of him.</p> <hr data-start="1286" data-end="1289" /> <p data-start="1291" data-end="1354"><strong data-start="1291" data-end="1307">Interviewer:</strong> What do you think of your opponent, &ldquo;Back Up&rdquo;?</p> <p data-start="1356" data-end="1657"><strong data-start="1356" data-end="1373">Bud Lawrence:</strong><br data-start="1373" data-end="1376" /> Listen, I respect anyone who signs the dotted line&mdash;but with a name like <em data-start="1448" data-end="1457">Back Up</em>, that&rsquo;s exactly what he better be doing the second the cage door shuts. Backin&rsquo; up. Backin&rsquo; away. Backin&rsquo; out. Because when I start swinging, it&rsquo;s like getting hit by a brick house with trust issues.</p> <hr data-start="1659" data-end="1662" /> <p data-start="1664" data-end="1774"><strong data-start="1664" data-end="1680">Interviewer:</strong> You&rsquo;re only 18 and already making waves in a tournament packed with killers. What drives you?</p> <p data-start="1776" data-end="2119"><strong data-start="1776" data-end="1793">Bud Lawrence:</strong><br data-start="1793" data-end="1796" /> I&rsquo;m from Doylestown, PA. We grow tough in the cold, we train in the mud, and we don&rsquo;t blink. I&rsquo;ve been training for war since I could crawl. This ain&rsquo;t about fame, this ain&rsquo;t about fortune&mdash;this is about domination. I&rsquo;m here to send a message: <em data-start="2039" data-end="2119">the future of heavyweight MMA just landed, and his name is Bud &quot;GNP&quot; Lawrence.</em></p> <hr data-start="2121" data-end="2124" /> <p data-start="2126" data-end="2181"><strong data-start="2126" data-end="2142">Interviewer:</strong> Any final words before Saturday night?</p> <p data-start="2183" data-end="2403"><strong data-start="2183" data-end="2200">Bud Lawrence:</strong><br data-start="2200" data-end="2203" /> Tell the ca
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GAMMA: Alexander Biro HOF induction!

Global Association of MMA, Fight Organization, London
Company profile by Mentor Guru Corleone

<p>&nbsp;Alexander Biro (81823) a member of the LOD alliance, is a long time veteran of the game with over 2000 competitive fights, who started playing back in January 2013. His all time record stands at 929-1218-29.</p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>In GAMMA he enters the HOF with a record of 83-148-2. His 233 total fights ranks 11th all time. He has also competed in 13 title fights and 2 super fights.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>With a total of 544 points, he now ranks 23rd among all GAMMA managers historically and is 11th among active GAMMA managers.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Alexander has had his fair share of very good fighters, however he is mainly known for his super activity levels, never backing down from a fights (i mean, literally never) and his shere volume in fighters competing in GAMMA.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Ultra reliable and always there to take on the next challenge. Congrats to Alexander for making it to the HOF!</div>  

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