Neglia's Ring of Combat going strong

It was another sold out show for Bellmore resident Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat as the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City played host to ROC 47 on Jan 24. The atmosphere was electric and fight fans packed the venue to show support for the long running promotion and to also cheer on their favorite fighter.

“I am always proud for the support we get receive from the fight fans and the community,” said Neglia, Ring of Combat President.  “A lot of hard work goes into each and every Ring of Combat show and when you receive that kind of support from the fans, you just can’t say “thank you” enough.”

Among the winners on the card was Wantagh’s Gregor Gillespie, who beat Kenny Gaudreau with a first-round TKO in their 155-pound matchup. Fellow Long Islanders Chris Wade (Lightweight) and James Jenkins (Featherweight) brought home titles.

At a time when MMA promotions are battling for the No. 2 spot (behind the UFC) or busy calling each other out, Neglia’s Ring of Combat continues to stand behind its successful formula of keeping it simple and giving the fight fans what they pay to see….great, evenly matched, fights from tomorrow's superstars.

This formula was again in play for ROC 47 as five fighters have earned the right to wear ROC gold in competitive and entertaining matchups.  All titles were vacated by ROC alumni who now compete in the UFC such as current UFC Middleweight champion Chris Weidman, a Baldwin product, and undefeated prospect, Ryan LaFlare, from Bellmore, to name only a couple.

Neglia feels this group of newly crowned champions will also go on to compete in the UFC just like their predecessors.  “This group of new Ring of Combat champions is a very talented group of fighters,” affirms Lou.  “I have no doubt that they will be getting the call to compete in the UFC and just to make it to the big stage alone makes the ROC team and myself very proud.”

At ROC 47, Lou Neglia was joined by good friends and also former Ring of Combat alumni Weidman, Frankie Edgar and Matt Serra who all went on to become UFC champions. All three are regular attendees at Ring of Combat events as they always support the fighters and the organization where they came from.