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Is it Showtime?

Fighter profile of Danny Cruz by Antonio Hernandez

"Showtime" Danny Cruz is the Synchronicity bantamweight champion of the world and a magnetic superstar from Hialeah, Florida. Sporting a perfect record of 23-0, his unblemished resume gets even more impressive when you consider that he has a 100% finishing rating, 22 knockouts to 1 submission. Danny Cruz is a brown belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu and he can do it all, with his slick head movement and elite boxing. His elite muay thai and highly technical kicks. He's willing to take the fight anywhere his opponent wants to tango and has proven that time and time again in all of his fights. On the feet, on ground, in the clinch, in the street, it doesn't matter what his opponent decides to do, Danny is willing to fight there.

He's probably made one-night love to your model girlfriend. He is one of the biggest PPV names on the planet to do and has earned that status with blood, sweat, and semen. Danny Cruz is one of the top fighters to come out of the Convicted Inc alliance in years and one of the premier fighters from the Convicted Fight Club gym. He rocks the sponsorships, he talks the trash, he has all the swag ragoo. There aren't a lot of fighters better than Danny Cruz out there today, and all the ID fighters are aspiring to achieve his level of perfection. That status isn't easily attained, and only the greatest coaches can carefully craft and curate their fighters' careers in such a domineering fashion.

Danny has beaten every bantamweight worth merit under the sun not named Charles Eric Cheese, but the two fighters formed a bond on Mannetosen island while tag-teaming Bjorn's mum. Danny Cruz, the cruise missile, is a site to behold. He's flashy. He's handsome. He's got a mighty rocky and a finely tuned hand cannon. The next opponent for his is undoubtedly going to be cannon fodder, because his elite skills are just too dag gon' good to overcome.

GAMMA: Laz the Great

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

 There have been many legendary managers in the history of GAMMA, but as of the weekened, none is more great than Laz Staz as he has now become the greatest manager ever. 

 
Laz has been knocking on that door for a while now, but that door was closely protected by the immortal Whymer Van Mastodon (40116), who retired from the game last year.
 
But those who have been around long enough know, that Laz is a grinder. He was on the verge of surpassing Whymer in the latest stats update in May, but fell just short. Now with the induction of Tam Yu Tai (372393) into the GAMMA hall of fame, it game Laz the necessary points to surpass Whymer for the #1 spot in history.

Lucas Traumen: Lightweight Powerhouse on the Rise

Fighter profile of Lucas Traumen by Chris Karter

Lucas Traumen, the rising star of the MMA lightweight division, has become a name to watch in the combat sports world. Hailing from Jakarta, Indonesia, Traumen has been making waves with his devastating knockout power and relentless fighting style. Training out of Champion Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, Traumen holds an impressive 22-1 record, with 19 of those victories coming by knockout — a testament to his brutal striking ability.

 
Before signing with Combate, the premier promotion in the MMA market, Traumen dominated the regional circuit as the New York Fighting Championship’s lightweight champion. His reign was marked by fast finishes and commanding performances that left fans and promoters buzzing. His transition to Combate is highly anticipated, as many believe his knockout artistry and well-rounded skills will take him straight to the top of the global stage.
 
With his blend of power, precision, and a hunger fo
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MMA Hype - Week recap

Event Review: MMA Hype -5-
MMA Hype Promotions (406k)
2024-10-20, Las Vegas, The Palmtree
Attendance:1,982, Event Rating:71
Author:James Listerman

 Oct 21 - Weekly Recap

MMA Hype 5 is officially our highest rated event in history. A lot of fighters showed up on Sunday night and gave us one hell of a show, and we are extremely proud of everyone. The featherweight division looks very promising, but a lot of fighters are already being considered future champions. By the look of things, we expect the featherweight title to switch hands quite often once it's handed out.

Fight of the night went to a heavyweight showdown between Anastasios Ioannidis and Maurice King who fought their way to a decision. Ioannidis got the best of the battle by scoring with a lot of strikes in the last 2 rounds against a gassed out King. King started off the fight with a early takedown and spent all his energy trying to lock down a sub attempt to no avail. He tried to do the same in the second round, but failed to secure a second takedown. Ioannidis’
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MMA Hype 6 Preview

Event Preview: MMA Hype -6-
MMA Hype Promotions (406k)
2024-10-27, Las Vegas, The Palmtree
Author:James Listerman

 

Tonight on MMA Hype, Brett Clarke and Jared Asante are proud to discuss MMA Hype 6 that will be held this Sunday, at the Palmtree in Las Vegas.

GAMMA: Pat Verbeek HOF induction

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

 I am proud to announce the induction of Pat Verbeek (266187) into the GAMMA HOF!

 
Pat Verbeek is a former #1 in game ranked fighter and hence is also a MMA Tycoon HOF inductee, something he achieved back in May 2019. Pat is one of only 12 fighters in GAMMA history to be unducted to both Hall of Fames.
 
His GAMMA record stands at 13-4-0 with 5 FON awards. Mostly known as a decision fighter, he only had 1 finish in his 13 wins.
 
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Scared to get in the Ring?

Editorial by Xavier Schmidt

 The lights are blinding. The noise of the crowd feels like a distant roar, but you can still hear your heart pounding in your chest. You stand at the edge of the MMA ring, and it hits you—this is real. It’s not just the physical fight you’re about to face, it’s the mental battle within. The fear is suffocating.

You’ve trained for this, spent hours sharpening your skills, pushing your body to its limits. But nothing could fully prepare you for this moment. Fear creeps in, asking the questions you’ve tried to avoid. What if you’re not ready? What if you freeze? What if you fail? You glance at your opponent across the cage, who looks calm and confident. Do they feel this fear too, or have they mastered it?

The truth is, no matter how hard you train, stepping into the ring is terrifying. It’s not just about the punches you’ll take or the kicks you’ll have to dodge—it’s the vulnerability. The fear of making a mistake, of letting everyone down, of being less than you thought you were.

But here you are, adrenaline rushing through your veins. The fear is loud, but you realize it doesn’t have to control you. Fear means you care. Fear means this moment matters. And instead of running from it, you decide to lean into it.

You take that first step into the cage, knowing that the only way to truly conquer the fear is to face it head-on. You don’t know what’s going to happen next, but you’re ready to find out.

 

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