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UFF 7: Wolfe vs. Naoi

Event Review: UFF 7: Wolfe vs Naoi
Ultimate Fighting Federation
2025-04-05, Las Vegas, The Parisian
Attendance:0, Event Rating:0
Author:Justin Poirier

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><span><strong>UFF 7: Wolfe vs. Naoi &ndash; Fight Night in Las Vegas!</strong></span></p> <p><span>Get ready for an action-packed night as the </span><span><strong>Ultimate Fighting Federation</strong></span><span> returns with UFF 7: Wolfe vs. Naoi, live from </span><span><strong>The Parisian in Las Vegas</strong></span><span> on </span><span><strong>April 5, 2025</strong></span><span>. This electrifying event features a highly anticipated </span><span><strong>bantamweight title fight</strong></span><span>, a thrilling heavyweight co-main event, and an explosive featured bout that promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats. With a stacked card and intense rivalries, this is a night no fight fan can afford to miss!</span></p> <div><hr /> </div> <h3><span><strong>Main Event: Max Wolfe (3-0-0) vs. Yuta &quot;Wota King&quot; Naoi (0-1-0)</strong></span></h3> <p><span><strong>(135 lbs Bantamweight Title Fight &ndash; 5 Rounds, 5 Minutes Each)</strong></span></p> <p><span>Two of the most exciting young prospects clash for the </span><span><strong>UFF Bantamweight Championship</strong></span><span> as </span><span><strong>Max Wolfe</strong></span><span> takes on </span><span><strong>Yuta Naoi</strong></span><span> in a fight that could define the future of the division.</span></p> <p><span>Hailing from </span><span><strong>Bangkok, Thailand</strong></span><span>, Wolfe has been a submission machine, finishing all of his opponents via tap-out. A </span><span><strong>sensational wrestler with a purple belt in BJJ</strong></span><span>, Wolfe is a dangerous grappler who wastes no time dragging opponents into deep waters. His dominant ground game is well-documented, and with his </span><span><strong>flawless 3-0 record</strong></span><span>, he looks to continue his reign of terror in the division.</span></p> <p><span>But standing in his way is </span><span><strong>Yuta Naoi</strong></span><span>, the fierce </span><span><strong>Aomori-born fighter</strong></span><span> who brings a striking arsenal that should not be underestimated. With </span><span><strong>exceptional boxing skills</strong></span><span> and a well-rounded wrestling base, Naoi is out to prove that his debut loss was a fluke. Despite the record disparity, he&rsquo;s on a mission to make a statement&mdash;and what better way than by capturing the </span><span><strong>UFF gold</strong></span><span>? With Naoi&rsquo;s crisp hands against Wolfe&rsquo;s suffocating ground game, this is a </span><span><strong>classic striker vs. grappler showdown</strong></span><span> with everything on the line!</span></p> <p><span>Prediction? Fireworks.</span></p> <div><hr /> </div> <h3><span><strong>Co-Main Event: Brandon &quot;Buttercup&quot; Laurel (0-2-0) vs. Trevon McDowell (7-0-0)</strong></span></h3> <p><span><strong>(265 lbs Heavyweight Bout &ndash; 3 Rounds, 5 Minutes Each)</strong></span></p> <p><span>The heavyweights are coming in swinging! </span><span><strong>Brandon &quot;Buttercup&quot; Laurel</strong></span><span> is looking for redemption after two tough losses, and he&rsquo;s bringing his </span><span><strong>strong Muay Thai and elite wrestlin
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GAMMA: Manager of the Year

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

<p>&nbsp;</p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Phew! I just completed the yearly stats update for all our managers. This is something i do usually only once a year and it takes a good 3-4 hours to complete. What i basically do is, i update all the stats of our top level managers. The only managers i update are managers who are competing in GAMMA and have won a GAMMA title at some point in their GAMMA career, everyone else is excluded, because it is pretty much impossible to update everyone.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>I have been doing this update for over 15 years now and frankly speaking, it is what keeps me interested. I generally love my stats and history and legacy is probably the most important part of the game, comparing the best of today vs those of the past.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our scoring system is as follows:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>4 Points for Win</div> <div>4 Points for title fight</div> <div>2 Points for draw</div> <div>1 Point for loss</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Note: Super fights are also worth 4 points, however i do not record them in the update, because it is very difficult to separate such fights in all the data, so i update those during the year on the all time manager list.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Anyway, lets get started!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>I would like to start with our NEW ENTRIES! These are managers who managed to win a GAMMA title in the past 102 events (note: I updated the stats from the previous update, which was GAMMA 1044 until the latest event which was 1146). Our new champs are:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Akira Shigeru (140932)</div> <div>Freak Ja (141668)</div> <div>Blue Aurora (141089)</div> <div>Zuc Nibali (131958)&nbsp;</div> <div>Johnny Marquis (13920)&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Among these new entries, Akira Shigeru (140932) had the best year. He ended up with some crazy stats, 26-10 record with 11 of his fights being for the title! His winning % of 72.2% for the period is actually the highest among all managers, even though his total fights of 36 is significantly lower than the fights some of the others had.&nbsp;</div> &l
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Royal MMA Champions: A Look at the Current Title Holders

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

<p>&nbsp;Royal MMA has quickly established itself as a rising force in the combat sports world. Based in London and only a few months into its existence, the promotion has already seen fierce competition across its weight classes. Here&rsquo;s a rundown of the current champions and the fighters set to compete for vacant titles.</p> <h3><strong>135lb - Vacant</strong></h3> <p>The bantamweight division is still awaiting its first champion, but that will change on April 5, 2025, when Gracjan Muszkowski and Frenk Casteel go head-to-head. Both fighters boast undefeated 3-0 records and a striking-heavy approach. Muszkowski, fighting out of Fight Club in LA, is known for his confident and aggressive style, securing all of his wins via TKO. Casteel, meanwhile, has demonstrated serious knockout power, finishing two of his three opponents with devastating strikes. This title fight promises fireworks.</p> <h3><strong>145lb - Rory Curtis</strong></h3> <p>Rory Curtis (9-0) has dominated the featherweight division since joining Royal MMA. Hailing from Sheffield, Curtis is a submission specialist with a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After leaving MMA Helsinki as their reigning champion, he secured the Royal MMA featherweight title in his debut and has already defended it once. With another title defense on the horizon, Curtis remains the man to beat at 145 pounds.</p> <h3><strong>155lb - Krzesimir Boryszko</strong></h3> <p>Krzesimir Boryszko (3-0) has been a dominant presence in the lightweight division. Fighting out of Ryki, Poland, and training with Fight Club in LA, Boryszko has showcased elite striking and knockout power. With most of
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Ezra Alter – The Submission Specialist

Fighter profile of Ezra Alter by Bob Greenhall

<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 11pt;">On the 8</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> of March 2025, Alter headlined the first ever WOVA card against the wrestler Maxwell Mullins. This fight ended in the very first round as Alter wrapped a tight triangle choke on his opponent, giving him no choice but to tap.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Alter is a rising star in WOVA, who will be considered for a future welterweight title. Alter is predominately a grapple, who has a brown belt in Jiu-jitsu. Once he has you in a submission attempt, it&rsquo;s tap or nap, as all his wins come from submissions. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-serif;&#10;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family
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MMA Hype Weekly Recap

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

Welcome to another wild week from MMA Hype Promotions, where the octagon is our playground and every punch tells a story! Operated by the dynamic duo James Listerman and Jay Lawrence, and powered by the fearless spirit of Bloodbath Clothing (BBC) and Hype Nutrition, we hosted two MMA and two Grappling events that left the fans laughing, cheering, and wondering if gravity took a day off!</p> <hr data-start="391" data-end="394" /> <h3 data-start="396" data-end="425">MMA Hype -43- (Las Vegas)</h3> <ul data-start="427" data-end="1259"> <li data-start="427" data-end="830"> <p data-start="429" data-end="830"><strong data-start="429" data-end="452">Main Event Madness:</strong><br data-start="452" data-end="455" /> In a showdown that could make a Vegas slot machine jealous, middleweight champ Isaiah Dawson faced off against challenger Islam Vagabov. Vagabov sent Dawson straight to dreamland with an early knockdown&mdash;then, like a plot twist in a bad rom-com, he delivered a knockout uppercut to seal the deal. Vagabov didn&rsquo;t just win; he also snagged the <strong data-start="798" data-end="823">Knockout of the Night</strong> award.</p> </li> <li data-start="832" data-end="1052"> <p data-start="834" data-end="1052"><strong data-start="834" data-end="857">Fight of the Night:</strong><br data-start="857" data-end="860" /> Who needs space movies when you have Geordi La Forge and Ratibor Volkov? Their 3-round brawl ended when La Forge decided that Volkov&rsquo;s face was too interesting to leave unhit. Pow! Knockout!</p> </li> <li data-start="1054" data-end="1259"> <p data-start="1056" data-end="1259"><strong data-start="1056" data-end="1084">Submission of the Night:</strong><br data-start="1084" data-end="1087" /> Gorath Deestroy shocked the critics by taming the unstoppable Khamzat Chimaev with a slick Kimura&mdash;just two minutes in. Talk about an underdog with a hidden bag of tricks!</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1261" data-end="1264" /> <h3 data-start="1266" data-end="1295">MMA Hype -44- (Las Vegas)</h3> <ul data-start="1297" data-end="2339"> <li data-start="1297" data-end="1778"> <p data-start="1299" data-end="1778"><strong data-start="1299" data-end="1335">Main Event &amp; Fight of the Night:</strong><br data-start="1335" data-end="1338" /> Undefeated warriors George Wilder and heavyweight champion Vanderlay Ferreira clashed in a title bout that went the distance&mdash;five rounds of heart, sweat, and strategic gasping for air. Ferreira, the seasoned champ, lost his crown by split decision, but not without igniting a rivalry that promises an explosive rematch at MMA Hype -50-. Ferreira called out Wilder post-fight, proving that trash talk is an art form here in Vegas!</p> </li> <li data-start="1780" data-end="1961"> <p data-start="1782" data-end="1961"><strong data-start="1782" data-end="1808">Knockout of the Night:</strong><br data-start="1808" data-end="1811" /> Heavyweight sensation Gage Burns turned a fight into a 2-minute highlight reel by knocking out Daniel Legend faster than you can say &quot;sudden death&quot;!</p> </li> <li data-start="1963" data-end="2155"> <p data-start="1965" data-end="2155"><strong data-start="1965" data-end="1993">Submission of the Night:</strong><br data-start="1993" data-end="1996" /> Gilberto Burke stole the show by dishing out the only submission of the night, reminding us that sometimes one slick move is all it takes to change the game.</p> </li> <li data-start="2157" data-end="2339"> <p data-start="2159" data-end="2339"><strong data-start="2159" data-end="2185">Extra Knockout Frenzy:</strong><br data-start="2185" data-end="2188" /> With five fights ending in first-round knockouts, this event was like watching a demolition derby in the octagon&mdash;only with more leather and less oil!</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2341" data-end="2344" /> <h3 data-start="2346" data-end="2367">MMA Grappling -3-</h3> <ul data-start="2369" data-end="3125"> <li data-start="2369" data-end="2646"> <p data-start="2371" data-end="2646"><strong data-start="2371" data-end="2394">
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Cha Bum-Kun's grandson, "The Striker", is turning

Fighter profile of Cha Ji Sung by Dan Machida

<p>&nbsp;<font face="Tahoma, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cha Bum-Kun is a soccer legend in South Korea, being considerate the best player of all time from South Korea, his second son, Cha Du-Ri, was a member of the 4 place squad on the 2002 FIFA World Cup. But we are talking about the other part of the family, his first son, that never achieved the pro level in soccer, and raised his son to play soccer, but his grandfather and mother let him pursue his liking on martial arts, doing the two most traditional martial arts in South Korea, Taekwondo, and Ssireum, the Olympic kicks sport and the folk Korean wrestling. He was nicknamed at this time, early in his journey as the grandson of the Cha Bum-Kun, a great striker that lived his mark on Germany Bundesliga, so he is the &ldquo;Striker&rdquo;. Cha Ji Sung is his name, he dominated the scene of sports in South Korea, and is challenging the world in the MMA scene, ready to climb the tower of success.</span></font></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>  

Built to Last, Ready to Revive MMA Tycoon. WOVA is here.

World Organization of Violent Athletes (410K), Fight Organization, New York
Company profile by Jack Howard

<p><b style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;; font-size: 11px;">We know a lot of you have been holding back.</b></p> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;;">We&rsquo;ve seen promising managers not even bother creating fighters because too many orgs flaked and left you hanging.</p> <p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;; min-height: 12px;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;;"><b>That&rsquo;s exactly why we built WOVA&mdash;World Organization of Violent Athletes.</b></p> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;;">We&rsquo;re not just another short-lived project. We&rsquo;re dedicated owners with a long-term vision and a professional approach to fighter development, event production, and matchmaking. We&rsquo;re already building something special&mdash;and we&rsquo;re putting in the time and work every single day to make sure WOVA is a place worth competing in.</p> <p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;; min-height: 12px;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;;"><b>But we need you too.</b></p> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;;">Reliable managers are just as important as reliable orgs. <b>We&rsquo;re looking for people who want to get back into the game, build their fighters, talk trash, recruit, hype events, and actually care about the community again.</b></p> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;;">We&rsquo;re not just talking about events&mdash;we&rsquo;re building the full fight game experience:</
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MMA Hype Weekly Recap

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

<p data-start="0" data-end="62"><strong data-start="0" data-end="62">Weekly Recap: An Explosive Week of MMA &amp; Grappling Action!</strong></p> <p data-start="64" data-end="462">MMA Hype Promotions lit up the fight scene this week with a series of jaw-dropping events, electrifying finishes, and historic upsets. Under the visionary leadership of James Listerman and Jay Lawrence, and backed by the fearless support of Bloodbath Clothing (BBC) and Hype Nutrition, fans were treated to unforgettable battles that spanned two MMA spectacles and two high-octane grappling events.</p> <hr data-start="464" data-end="467" /> <h3 data-start="469" data-end="490"><strong data-start="473" data-end="490"><a href="https://www.mmatycoon.com/orgeventpublic.php?EvID=987997">MMA Hype -41-</a>(Hezekial Mcneil vs Kelton Bailey)</strong><img data-cke-saved-src="https://www.mmatycoon.com/gallery/42/42w29.jpg" src="https://www.mmatycoon.com/gallery/42/42w29.jpg" width="165" data-ratio="115.15" data-loaded="true" alt="" />vs<img data-cke-saved-src="https://www.mmatycoon.com/gallery/0/14111261991568.png" src="https://www.mmatycoon.com/gallery/0/14111261991568.png" alt="Mixed Martial Arts Fighter - Kelton Bailey" width="165" data-ratio="115.15" data-loaded="true" /></h3> <ul data-start="491" data-end="1205"> <li data-start="491" data-end="707"><strong data-start="493" data-end="510">Lightning KO:</strong> In a main event that left fans gasping, Hezekial McNeil delivered a stunning knockout against Kelton Bailey just <strong data-start="624" data-end="638">one minute</strong> into the fight. McNeil&rsquo;s explosive power set the tone for the night.</li> <li data-start="708" data-end="989"><strong data-start="710" data-end="733">Fight of the Night:</strong> In an all-out war, Rory Lucas and William Henley battled through every round, showcasing heart, endurance, and unparalleled skill. After a nail-biting split decision, the judges awarded Lucas the win i
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Brayden "Diamond 1" Smith

Fighter profile of Brayden Smith by Jimmy Gooferson

<p>&nbsp;Brayden Smith is a up and coming fighter who is currently 4-0 with 3 of those wins coming by way of submission. Brayden comes from a small town in the state of North Carolina called Snead's Ferry where he started wrestling at a young age along with boxing, he moved to Hilo to train BJJ and decided to be a MMA fighter. He is currently under contact with the Ultimate Fighting Federation (UFF) where he has had great succes so far and is eyeing a title shot with hopes to go down in history as the first 185 champion for the UFF. He won fight of the night at UFF 3 with a guillotine submission against Desean Dingle 1:57 in the third round. &quot;Diamond 1&quot; most recent fight was against Marlon Morales who he made tap out with a armbar at UFF 6.</p>  
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