PFEIFFER: The battle was tense, like two Jedi facing off for the fate of the galaxy. Taking it all in. Copyright 2022 NPR. Jake Paul admits that building a fighters union with Anderson Silva has been more difficult than first imagined, says its a multi-year project. The UFCs annual trip to Jacksonville kicked off early and the action took a couple fights to heat up. Somehow, incredibly, he survives to the horn. The Josh fight was a viral Internet meme, mock fight, and charity fundraiser at Air Park in Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 24, 2021, with a second edition of the event occurring at Bowling Lake Park in Lincoln on May 21, 2022. We're going to have a final duel between Captain Josh Sparrow and Little Josh. JOSH: I've been training with my brother. LINCOLN, Neb. Watch Ilia Topuria vs. Josh Emmett full fight video highlights from their UFC Jacksonville clash above, courtesy of the UFC and ESPN. Topuria leading with his jab and Emmett is starting to wear it. Copyright On April 24, 2020, Swain tweeted screenshots of a Facebook messenger group chat with more than ten other individuals named Josh Swain. Charles Oliveira was treated like a superstar by the Vancouver crowd at UFC 289. Forced to move back in with her dad after a failed relationship, Nicki Rivera finds that the only way she can really grow is by dealing with her family business: both figuratively and literally. Emmett wades inside but cant find a home for a hard left hook. LINCOLN, Neb. Ilia Topuria defeats Josh Emmett by unanimous Make Sure Swain knew he had to follow through on his plan, so he made his way to Lincoln, where hundreds of Joshes grabbed pool noodles in an open field in Air Park for the first series of Josh Fights on April 23, 2021. I think that the hope is to keep this trend going so that we can keep the good times rolling.. Social media users are preparing for an epic battle", "Hundreds of people named Josh met up in Lincoln, Nebraska, to battle with pool noodles over their shared name, videos show", "There Can Only Be One: Battle Of The Joshes Brings Hundreds To Nebraska", "IMPORTANT: I am Josh Swain, and here are the official details of the event. A year later, dozens of people called Josh arrived in Lincoln, Nebraska, to battle for the popular name. Main Event: Josh Emmett vs Ilia Topuria. Dozens of people named Josh armed with pool noodles gathered in Lincoln, Neb., to fight for the title of #1 Josh. After it took on a life of its own, Swain turned it into a real event last year at the random coordinates he included in his original note, which happened to be in Lincoln, Nebraska. Very measured approach here from both men in terms of volume, neither throwing much, both trying to pick their shots. Based on the incredible true story of Romes first and only trans-female ruler, Elagabalus. His defense is just so damn good tonight, hes avoiding everything a desperate Emmett is throwing. Celebrating these talented people is just a small step toward ensuring underrepresented voices arent left behind within a changing industry. Joshes and non-Joshes from around the globe travel to fight for their right to bear the name, all the while defending the planet through supporting just Who am I to deprive them of that?. Joshua Memphis Folmar, 4, left, battles reigning champion Josh Vinson Jr., 5, during the second annual Josh Fight at Bowling Lake Park, in Lincoln, Neb., Ilia Topuria def. Ilia Topuria is about to enter the top five of the featherweight division, an accomplishment Josh Emmett made him earn. Ilia Topuria dominated Josh Emmett in a 50-44, 50-42, 49-45 unanimous decision victory, one of the most lopsided in MMA history. The Josh Fight rules are simple. The Josh Fight started as a viral Internet meme. Nobody. Saturdays event raised nearly $21,000 for Childrens Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, and the owners of the Josh Cellars wine label pledged to match that amount with a donation of their own. After viral first edition, Josh Fight sequel planned for May. Massive right hand downs Emmett! Several of the competitors this year donned costumes, including masks, animal suits and football helmets, before heading out to Bowling Lake Park. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. The state's top 2024 prospects head to Nebraska for a major recruiting weekend and there could be good news before it even begins. Oops. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A queer teen sci-fi romance set in the South Bronx, centered on Aaron Soto, a Puerto Rican teen on a quest for happiness who wears his vulnerability on his chest. As for Emmett, at age 38, this is a make-or-break moment if the veteran ever hopes to climb his way back to another UFC title shot. All rights reserved. Come this way. This one is going to continue. The Spaniard unloads with a flurry. Fight for democracy The Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, speaks at the 2023 Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Policy Conference in Washington, on Emmett starts to work to his feet but Topuria is pinning him against the fence. Troopers found Aaron Vetere, 22, and Josh Gillen, 28, both of Wolcott, injured with apparent stab wounds The Josh Fight started as a viral Internet meme. The title of Number 1 Josh was awarded to five-year old Josh Vinson, Jr., who also won the title during the first Josh Fight last year. So far, the Joshes have raised $8,000! LINCOLN, Neb. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. By MMA Fighting Newswire Jun 24, 2023, 6:05pm EDT. The tweet went viral, and spawned the first event on April 24, 2021. JOSH VINSON JR: I was a little nervous, but not that nervous. 1 Josh in the world. Check out the Out in Hollywoods 2023 Out Loud List below with a brief synopsis of each script and contact information for its writer. Following a group of East LA 20-somethings attempting to reinvigorate queer nightlife post-pandemic. Here's what happened at the event! [28] According to The Wall Street Journal, Swain would like to have the Josh fight occur annually, but said "hes not sure if hell be able to keep it up."[29]. A shooting at an Omaha cemetery Wednesday afternoon left two people dead, according to Omaha police. The college student challenged the doppelgangers to a duel for the right to be known as Josh Swain, on 24 April 2021. See you soon", "Calling all Josh Swains: The battle for your name is taking place right here in Lincoln", "VIDEO: Viral event 'Josh Fight' chooses Lincoln as its battleground", "Nebraska Josh fight: Horde of dudes named Josh fight for right to name", "Hundreds show up in Nebraska for fight over name Josh", "Remember that Viral "Joshua Fight" Meme? NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Chael Sonnen defends Dana White, confident Zuckerburg vs. Musk fight could do up to 25 million PPV buys. Emmett springs back to his feet and fires back! Referee Marc Goddard is the third man in the cage. Joshua Gawrick (left) plays with his niece Meredith Folmar, 6, (middle) and nephew Joshua Memphis Folmar, 4, during the second annual Josh Fight Saturday at Bowling Lake Park. Can't Attend the 2022 Josh Fight but still want to support Childrens Hospitals in Nebraska? More work with that calf kick for Topuria. As each member of the group begins to fall on hard times, they collectively come up with the only logical solution: performing a ritual sacrifice of their one cis-straight friend which goes horribly awry. Monet Clements (she/her) & Josh Granovsky (he/him) A 10-year-old genius who secretly runs the worlds largest environmental non-profit must use all her high-tech resources to win over her true love. Have you ever heard of a Josh Fight? Photograph: Shutterstock See The Fight Results As They Happen, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Winners And More From VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena In Jacksonville By E. Spencer Kyte Jun. 5 SPOT @TopuriaIlia with a boxing masterclass in our main event! Josh Fight is an annual event that is best described as a chaotic good. (1/2) Share This Gallery: LINCOLN, Neb. 22, 2023 at 2:41 AM PDT | Updated: 5 hours ago WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say two people were stabbed during a fight in Waterbury late Wednesday night. Another stiff jab by Topuria sends Emmett reeling. Saturdays event raised nearly $21,000 for Childrens Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, and the owners of the Josh Cellars wine label pledged to match that amount with a donation of their own. Hes an incredibly kind and generous person that came up with a really fun and creative event during kind of not-so-great times., Swain told the outlet that making Josh Fight an annual event is not a certainty, but he would like to keep holding it. Topuria goes back to his jab. The idea went viral on social media, and much to Swains surprise, people began talking about visiting the random coordinates hed mentioned. SRERY: I was somewhat nervous because I kind of knew of his potential, especially having that confidence that he won last year. I give the slight edge to Topuria, but thats a toss-up round. ), Round 4: Emmetts corner is desperate but they also think Topuria is slowing down. Web713 subscribers Subscribe 1K views 10 months ago I WENT TO THE JOSH FIGHT OF 2022. #UFCJacksonville pic.twitter.com/0Zmm8Riy8J, Efectivo y paciente! This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. Topuria swarms with punches! "[1], The gathering raised US$14,355 for the Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundationfar past its initial goal of US$1,000and collected over 200 pounds (90kg) of food for the nearby food bank. Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos is in attendance here in Jacksonville to support his countryman. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Learn about Josh Fight: A couple hundred people grabbed their pool noodles and headed to a Nebraska park again this weekend to battle over the right to the name Josh. ESPYS 2023 vote -- Best UFC ), Ilia Topuria def. 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IMAGO | USA TODAY MMA: UFC Fight Night - Jacksonville - Emmett vs Topuria Jun 24, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Josh Emmett (red gloves) fights Ilia [26][27] Around 200 people attended the event, including at least 20 people being named Josh. HERE'S WHAT I SAW. Contact: Trent Anderson (Anonymous Content). I WENT TO THE JOSH FIGHT OF 2022. The Josh fight was a viral Internet meme, mock fight, and charity fundraiser at Air Park in Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 24, 2021, with a second edition of the event occurring at Bowling Lake Park in Lincoln on May 21, 2022. The enthusiasm from everybody here was just incredible, Swain told the Lincoln Journal Star. Last years event turned out much better than Swain ever wouldve guessed, he said. "From the start it was a spectacle," Mr Nasser told the BBC. 5-year-old Josh Vinson Jr. crowned #1 Josh for a 2nd time annual Josh Fight | WRKF Dozens of people named Josh armed with pool noodles gathered in Lincoln, Neb., to fight for the title of #1 Josh. Subscribe. Huge counter hook by Topuria and Emmett is hurt! The tweet received over 64,000 likes and 21,000 retweets within two weeks, surprising Swain. Theres a number of factors in this crazy world, Swain said. 1K views 10 months ago. The second annual Josh Fight took place in Lincoln, Nebraska, over the weekend. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "I did not expect people to be as adamant about this as they are right now," the Associated Press news agency quoted him as saying. Topuria with a hard calf kick. But that wasnt enough to dethrone 5-year-old Josh Vinson Jr., who defended his title as the No. Joshes and non-Joshes are welcome to attend, as food trucks from Tastee Trailer and Taco Loco will be there. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Jake Paul concedes fighters union damn near impossible after working nonstop with Anderson Silva. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Welcome to the wild world of sorority hazing: when a starry-eyed freshman lusts after a senior during rush, she begins a journey of power plays. Fundraising good causes along the way. [24][25] The anniversary event was organized by the Arizonan Swain, with donations once again going to the CH&MC. Several of the competitors this year donned costumes, including masks, animal suits and football helmets, before heading out to Bowling Lake Park. And maybe just maybe Swain said, the Josh Fight will become an annual event. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. All Rights Reserved. ), Round 5: Marc Goddard calls in the doctor to take a look at Emmett. The field's owner, however, did not agree to host "such a ridiculous event,"[10] and as such the fight was relocated to Air Park, approximately 2.6 miles (4.2km) away. Copyright 2023 by WTOP. You have permission to edit this article. Published: Jun. The 2023 college football schedule is loaded with enormous games, and that is most apparent in the SEC -- a conference that is home to the last four national champions. Joshua Memphis Folmar, 4, left, battles reigning champion Josh Vinson Jr., 5, during the second annual Josh Fight at Bowling Lake Park, in Lincoln, Neb., June 26, 2023. They touch em up and were off. "[1], The next year, a second edition of the event was held on May 21, 2022, at Bowling Lake Park. 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Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. ALA 2023 will conclude on Wednesday morning, with a closing session featuring the poet Amanda Gorman and childrens book illustrator Christian Robinson. Accuracy and availability may vary. We will be having: and of course, the famous pool noodle fight! After Roes overturn, Republicans target trans rights using extremist rhetoric | Republicans | The Guardian. Whats better than hundreds of people named Josh hitting each other with pool noodles? The last Josh standing is crowned the No. The scripts that made it to the list underwent a blind evaluation process overseen by Out in Hollywoods Board of Directors featuring an all-queer-identifying panel of judges conformed of proudly Out producers, studio and network executives. WebJosh Fight 2022! Dozens of Joshes - some wearing Spider-Man costumes and others in Jedi robes - tried to hit one another with the noodles, as a large crowd of cheering supporters looked on. Topuria continues to diversify his attack. PFEIFFER: As the start time neared, a crowd formed around the Joshes, and they assumed their battle stances. Gabe Published: May 24, 2022 Youtube via Josh_vr The community of people named Josh were at it again, in Nebraska, this past weekend. Swain said hed like to make the Josh Fight an annual event but hes not sure if hell be able to keep it up. Hes putting every ounce of himself into these shots. 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