Highlander MMA News

Delaney Owen’s New Highlight Reel

Mike — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:39:59 +0000

1st 2 years of Delaney Owen competition. Results are typical just have to put in the work!

BATTLE OF TAMPA IV AT THE MAX

Mike — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:13:51 +0000

Tue. August 21, 2012 | Derek J. LaRiviere
TAMPA — The action at the Battle of Tampa IV mixed martial arts event Friday night at Channelside IMAX did not disappoint.
On a card featuring fighters from the southern United States, former Gulf wrestler and two-time state champion Ladarious Jackson stood out.

Jackson (3-0) trains with Team Assassin/Gator MMA in Port Richey and squared off against former River Ridge football player Mike Conran, who was making his in-cage debut. Conran, who trains with Gracie Fighting in Tampa, fell by unanimous decision in a welterweight (170 pounds) fight.
“After scouting (Conran), we did a lot of practice on our back with jujitsu-type moves,” Jackson said. “I know he was very comfortable on the ground because he tried to get me in a kimura (armlock submission). I was happy to escape and take him down a few more times.”
The victory netted Jackson enough praise from Highlander MMA owner and Battle of Tampa promoter Michael Highlander to put him in line for a title match at the next event in November 30th, at CASS BAR. The likely opponent is Michael Bentley.
Bentley moved to 4-1 after a unanimous decision in his welterweight battle with David Crawford (0-1). Bentley, a former Robinson football player, has risen quickly through the ranks to show dominance on the local scene. Crawford was competing in a weight class higher for his debut, but Bentley’s ability was obvious.
The main event featured a women’s fight between Clearwater resident and Highlander MMA representative Delaney Owen (3-0) and Chop Shop MMA representative from Texas, Nicole Varone (2-1).
Owen won by unanimous decision in the featherweight (115) bout. Varone, a former U.S. Marine, was vulnerable to Owen’s takedowns.
Owen is scheduled for her next fight Sept. 22 vs Linn Wennergren 16-9 muai thai and 1-1 mma at the Fighters Source World Championships in Boras, Sweden.
In other action on the undercard, Christopher Banks (2-0) from Harp MMA defeated Johnny Aguilar (0-2) from Gracie Fighting by unanimous decision in the heavyweight division. In a bantamweight (135) bout, Paul Walters (1-1) of Frontline MMA won a unanimous decision over Jordan Pruitt (0-1) of Stronghold MMA. Maurice Graham (2-1) from Frontline MMA won by unanimous decision in a welterweight bout with Tim Alves (0-1) from Team Assassin/Gator MMA, who was making his in-cage debut.
James Garza of Hurley MMA moved to 1-1 after winning by a triangle choke submission 40 seconds into Round 1. It was the lone submission victory of the event, with Kody Berkman (0-1) of Stronghold MMA falling victim to the ground attack in his debut in the featherweight (145) division.
Ben Corso (4-1), a 2011 Durant graduate of Frontline MMA, registered the only knockout when he floored Jose Quinonez (3-4) from Chop Shop MMA in the second round of their featherweight match.

Delaney Owen silences the crowds!

Mike — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:46:27 +0000

Alabama – Delaney Owen 1-0 took on Anna Smith 1-1. People had spoke if delaney would be able to handle the Ground & Pound rules in Al. Delaney opened up with first punch and a takedown to a back and fourth scramble to finish with a rear naked Choke in 1:18 sec

Delaney Owen wins MMA debut

Mike — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:55:13 +0000

Delaney Owen was welcomed late as she made weigh in taking the fight in a weeks notice.
Owen with a year experience takes control and wins in Highlander Style

delaney owen victor!

Joel Hutchenson wins COPA

Mike — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:59:23 +0000

Joel Hutchenson wins COPA in Lakeland April 28th 2012
he took 1st in his division and 2nd in the open 7 matches.
He was promoted to Green Belt after that Congrats!

The Battle of Tampa Success!

Mike — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:43:01 +0000

Battle Of Tampa TWO in the books, brought close to 500 fans to the Green Iguana on N. Dale Mabry in Tampa for what would be an amazing night of amateur MMA bouts! In the cage there were knockouts, tap outs,ankle locks and arm bars! This event showcased upcoming fighters from schools such as Highlander MMA, World Class Martial Arts, Omega MMA, Frontline Fitness and others who are looking to add experience and exposure in their quest of turning pro. The back area of the Green Iguana was a great outdoor location featuring VIP Cabanas, poolside seating, elevated stage and DJ tower, food off the menu, plenty of bars and ample room for all. The ten bout card was well matched and every bout had action!
The main sponsor for the event, Bawl and Maul, were on location making sure everyone got a chance to try their new fighter fuel, Brawl and Maul Brew! (Think Red Bull For Fighters) Brawl and Maul also sponsored many of the fighters on tonight’s card.
Other sponsors include,MMA Solutions, Wolf Pack Martial Arts Supply, Byrd & Gonzalez Attorneys at Law, The Press Box Tampa, SW Florida’s Elite MMA, The Penthouse Club, MAD Creativity, The Florida Combat Network, and Scores Gentleman’s Club supplied the ring girls!
Tampa fans can expect another show at the same place in April, as well as many more amateur and pro events here in Tampa on the Horizon! It is a great time to be an MMA fan here in Tampa and it’s only getting better!

Highlander Patrick Edwards with a 1st round submission!

The Silver Surfer captures the Victory and the "Fight of the Night"

Nick The Irishman fell short and lost the Decision on his first fight

Frontline's Peterson with KO of the Night

Pat Krepper was awarded Blue Belt

Mike — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:07:57 +0000

Pat Krepper Long Time student of Professor Yanez was awarded Blue Belt tonight. Congrats Pat!

Delaney Owen Carpe diem!

Mike — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:35:35 +0000

Sunday January 22st- Gulfcoast Xtreme Grappling Championships a beautiful Sunday in westcoast florida at 70 degrees and sunny. The Girl would have no beach day no proper dress in church no shopping at the mall she be a differnt type. Delaney Owen one of the TOP Female Grapplers in the Sport of Florida Grappling once again on the mat. Owen only training for 11 months at 115 has gone females 40lbs heavier and years more experience still in the hunt. Owen has placed in 9 tournaments in less then a year as she is usually the least experienced and lighter the divisions she has held her own through injury and pride break. Today she won the NO Gi division in her weight sealing submissions. “Delaney Owen is one of the most technical students i have ever taught, she has mastered her skill in order to convey her knowledge as if were coming from her instructor.” Professor Yanez
Owen has her work cut out for her as she strives for MMA and Jiu Jitsu Goals, if she can remain humble and stay clear of lifes sidewalks she will have a place among the sports greatness…

MMA Fight moved in short time!

Mike — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:20:42 +0000

Oct 28th- The Battle of Ybor was to take place. A full stacked card 20 Amateur MMA Fighters in the quest of their dream to become a professional athlete was ALMOST stoped. The fight was planed at a hip hop club cause of the size of the dance floor and layout of the building. A month before the fight 2 young black males were killed by gunfire in the VIP of the club 2am on a saturday night. The News Channel got wind of the fight happening and contacted the families of the victims and the New Black Panther party to go protest the event, basically creating the news. The Fight would have been over by 10 pm before the main club even opens and normal club patrons arrive. Los Locos Productions translated means “the Crazies” putting on fights for the first time we picked that name and all of a sudden they thought we were being racist.
“Williams and a half dozen others carried signs in protest of the MMA fight because they say it promotes violence just weeks after the murder of Leslie Jones Jr. inside Club Empire. Jones’s friends and family were even more upset because promotional materials for the fight featured two monkeys holding handguns.” channel News 10

SO! after a mild Heart attack due to the fact at 3 pm we had no venue. Professor Yanez and MMA Solutions with the help of everyone the fight was Moved to Highlander MMA. We had the certify the Cage get Chairs food and drink and it had to be done in 5 hours. Highlander MMA was transformed in what seemed to be FIGHT CLUB. The fights took place and were Fantastic!
Official Results http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=28df9987-ea7a-4bcd-9447-59b4e8403e9e Congrats to the fighters and thanks again for making Halloween Fight Night Happen.

Delroy Hymes wins his fight!

Main Event Colbert vs Delvalle

Fred Monciao Wins his title

The Avengers Win 2012 Florida State Overall Team Title – Popovitch and Abreu’s Super Team Victorious at Grapplers Quest Florida

Mike — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:36:40 +0000

Submitted by BrianCimins on January 19, 2012 – 6:32pm
Who are The Avengers? They are the #1 Ranked Grappling Competition Team in the State of Florida in 2012 after winning the overall Team Title on January 14 at Grapplers Quest. Pablo Popovitch and Roberto Abreu’s Super Team was developed to compete with team amassed of 10+ competition teams and locations. They’ve always trained together since 2007 and it was a “unique competition team experiment that produces champions,” commented Grapplers Quest founder, Brian Cimins.
The Avengers win their first Overall Team Championship Title by Winning the 2012 Florida State Overall Team Title hosted on Saturday, January 14th in Coral Springs, Florida.
The next event in Florida is Saturday, November 10, 2012 back in Coral Springs and sponsored by TapouT and Gaspari Nutrition.