Rising Stars Fight Series: Brantford Edition returns with a high energy 165lb MMA showdown as Nick Ellis of Caged Dragon squares off against Yme Ypma of Crossroads MFA.
Yme enters off a recent finish and looks to keep the momentum rolling, but hometown fighter Ellis has other plans when the cage door shuts.
Tickets are available through the Ticketscene link in the bio or by contacting the athletes and coaches directly.
The event is set for Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Six Nations Polytechnic in Brantford, with doors opening at 5:00 PM and the show starting at 6:00 PM EDT.
@niickellis@buffboyyme@cageddragonmma@todd_whetter@chadlaprisemma
I fought in a cage lol… What an awesome day thanks and praise be to God almighty! Also a big thank you to my team and coaches, friends, family and the whole crossroads family. On to the next
Rising Stars Fight Announcement!
160lbs Catchweight MMA Matchup
Ricardo Martinez (Adrenaline MMA ) vs Yme Ypma (Crossroads MA)
📅 Saturday, April 18
Catch this and all our exciting matchups at:
📍Marconi Club of London
120 Clarke Rd, London ON
Doors Open: 4PM First Fight: 5PM
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
#mma #londonontario #ldnont #fightnight #april
This wraps up the 2025 competition season. These four competitors showed up, put their best foot forward, and did it all to the Glory of God. Each guy walked away with a medal. Well done boys and thank you to coach Brandon for taking the day to be there!
Congratulations to 3 of our competitors today, each walking away with a gold medal (or three!)
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First up, @judys_pencilart won gold in her division at @ldnopen
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Second, Bryden and @buffboyyme , each taking home gold in all their divisions at @osjlfighting “The Battle”
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Next, our Dragon Slayers are up tomorrow!
