In this next part of my series where I look into each weight class we will look into the UFC bantamweights where some have been calling these past few months as the year of the bantamweights. Is this true? I would say yes. Lets take a look at how this division is shaping up and how […] READ MORE
Tag: Thomas Almeida
Hammer 301: Rockhold vs. Bisping and Cruz vs Faber
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping takes place this Saturday night, and we spend most […] READ MORE
LWOS Staff Weighs in on UFC: Almeida vs Garbrandt
As we inch closer to UFC Fight Night 88: Almeida vs Garbrandt, which takes place this Saturday, May 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV, more questions than answers have arisen regarding who will fight next for the bantamweight title. Dominick Cruz is set to defend his title in a grudge […] READ MORE
Hammer 300: Almeida vs. Garbrandt and More
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. It’s our 300th episode, and we get right into previewing this Sunday’s intriguing UFC […] READ MORE
UFC Fight Night Almeida vs Garbrandt: Technical Pre-Fight Breakdown & Analysis
Only one undefeated record will remain (21-0) Thomas Almeida takes on (8-0) Cody “no love” Garbrandt, in a fight that will have major implications inside the UFC’s Bantamweight Division. Thomas Almeida currently sits at at number seven on the ladder, while Garbrandt still looks to crack the top 15. Regardless of rankings, “no Love” is […] READ MORE
Thomas Almeida is the Breakout Fighter of 2015
24-year-old undefeated bantamweight prospect Thomas Almeida hails from Sao Paulo, Brazil and brings with him a unique arsenal of weaponry into the octagon. READ MORE
For Thomas Almeida, The Sky’s the Limit
For a card with eight finishes, the final four of which were all knockouts, this past weekend’s Fight Night event sure felt slow. With commercials before and after every fight, along with ad breaks between rounds, this event felt tailor-made for DVR appointment viewing. Fans on the east coast had to stay up past midnight […] READ MORE
The Parting Shot #128: Sean Wheelock, Anthony Birchak, Niall McGrath
The Parting Shot Podcast is back with our 128th Episode brought to you by MMAOddsBreaker.com and our partners at LastWordOnSports.com. This week Carlin (@CarlinBardsley) and I (@LynchOnSports) welcome three great guests. First, Talking Brawls Host/Producer Niall McGrath (@niallmcgrath4) joins the The Big 3 Then we’re joined by former Bellator MMA broadcaster Sean Wheelock about being the new voice of Titan FC. […] READ MORE
UFC 189 Results: McGregor Proves He’s The Real Deal
Fit with a new look, live music and a historic night of fights, the long awaited UFC 189 PPV went down Saturday in Dublin..wait..Las Vegas, Nevada where Conor McGregor defeated Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title, while Robbie Lawler retained his welterweight crown in a fight for the ages against Rory Macdonald. Conor McGregor […] READ MORE
LWOS Books the Fights: UFC 186
On Saturday night, UFC 186 emanated live on pay-per-view from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event was a fun one, featuring Demetrious Johnson successfully defending his UFC Flyweight Championship against Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event. Elsewhere on the card, fan favorites Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Michael Bisping both picked up unanimous decision […] READ MORE
