Undefeated Jon “Jon Wick” Merino Talks Potential & Title Fight | Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

Warriors of the Empire Recap with Charlie Vasquez | Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

In this Warriors of the Empire recap interview, I sit down with Charlie Vasquez of Empire Promotions to talk about the event, the fights, and the overall night of MMA in Las Cruces, New Mexico.We look back at Warriors of the Empire, the performances that stood out, the growth of the fighters, and what this event meant for Empire Promotions and the Southwest fight community. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the card, the athletes who stepped into the cage, and what fans can expect moving forward.Warriors of the Empire took place at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, featuring 17 MMA bouts inside the cage.=========================== Check Out My Podcast Content:📱 =========================== 🎙 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyDukesRodriguez/podcasts 🎙 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jimmy-dukes-gaming-podcast/id1641049060 🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61rsDqwqY85jbcXWxBLDew 🎙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydukespodcast/

Aaron “Mr. Niceguy” Baldonado Brings Non-Stop Pressure | Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

In this Warriors of the Empire fighter interview, I sit down with Aaron “Mr. Niceguy” Baldonado ahead of his next amateur MMA fight for Empire Promotions. Aaron comes into this fight with a 1-2 amateur record, representing Sandoval Fighting System out of Gallup, New Mexico. After two years of training, what started as a hobby has turned into something much bigger as he continues building himself through combat sports. Follow: Aaron Baldonado: https://www.instagram.com/mr_nice_guy_0415/ Jimmy Dukes: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydukescombat and https://www.instagram.com/fighttalkwithjimmydukes

Derrick Lewis Talks Fighting Josh Hokit at UFC Freedom 250 | 600 ESPN El Paso Interview

Derrick Lewis joins Jimmy Dukes Combat in collaboration with 600 ESPN El Paso with Adrian Broaddus ahead of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. Follow: Jimmy Dukes Combat: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydukescombat Adrian Broaddus: https://www.instagram.com/adrian_broaddus/ 600 ESPN El Paso: https://www.instagram.com/600espnep/

Undefeated Jon “Jon Wick” Merino Talks Potential & Title Fight | Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

In this Warriors of the Empire fighter interview, I sit down with undefeated lightweight Jon “Jon Wick” Merino ahead of his next amateur MMA fight for Empire Promotions. Jon comes into this fight with a 5-0 amateur record, representing SFS out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. With six years of training behind him, he talks about using combat sports as an outlet, the growth of his MMA journey, and why this fight is about proving his potential. Follow: Jon Merino: https://www.instagram.com/jonjmerino Jimmy Dukes: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydukescombat and https://www.instagram.com/fighttalkwithjimmydukes

Jude Smith Returns After Comeback Debut Win | Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

Jude comes into this fight with a 1-0 amateur record, representing Zia Martial Arts and Steel Dragon MMA out of Las Cruces, New Mexico. After making his long-awaited amateur debut and battling back to earn the win, Jude is now looking to build on that performance and show the improvements he has made since stepping into the cage for the first time. We talk about his debut win, what he learned from having to overcome adversity, how this camp has been going, fighting in front of his hometown crowd, and why he wants to put his striking on display while bringing fans war and tricky techniques. Follow: Jude Smith: https://www.instagram.com/_polo.61kg Jimmy Dukes: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydukescombat and https://www.instagram.com/fighttalkwithjimmydukes