Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

All content by David Ibarra

UFC Fight Night Goes to Rochester

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter May 18, 2019

Rafael Dos Anjos and Kevin Lee will meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night Rochester this Saturday live from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. While both fighters are well established lightweights,...

Brazil Prevailed at the End at UFC Fight Night

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter May 12, 2019

At UFC Fight Night: Rio De Janeiro, in the end, Brazil prevailed. What began as a brutal start for the host country's fighters ended with Brazil’s own Jessica Andrade capturing the strawweight title...

UFC Fight Night: Rio de Janeiro

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter May 11, 2019

The Strawweight Queen is back. “Thug” Rose Namajunas will return this weekend against Brazilian powerhouse Jessica Andrade in UFC 237’s headliner in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This will be the champions...

Cerrone Unanimous Winner At UFC Canada

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter May 5, 2019

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone seems to be getting better with age. The 36-year old turned back the clock on Saturday night when he defeated Al Iaquinta in the main event.  The official scorecard read 49-45,...

UFC Fight Night: Canada

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter May 5, 2019

A clash between two of the most entertaining scrappers is set to take place this weekend. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will take on Al Iaquinta in the main event Saturday, May 4 in Ottawa, Canada. Prelims...

UFC Fight Night: Florida Brings Middlewight Duel

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Apr 26, 2019

Jacare Souza and Jack Hermansson will meet in the main event this Saturday live from Sunrise, Florida. Two middleweights known for their durability and their ability to finish fights will try to prove...

Mark Hamill to Voice ‘Chucky’ in New Reboot

Written by David Ibarra, Staff Writer Apr 13, 2019

Mark Hamill, known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, announced he will be the voice of Chucky in the upcoming Child’s Play reboot. The beloved actor announced the news and his excitement...

UFC Fight Night: Nashville

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Apr 1, 2019

It was showtime in Nashville on Saturday. Anthony Pettis became only the third fighter to win bouts in the featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight division. His shocking knockout victory over Stephen...

Rapper Nipsey Hussle Dead at 33

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Apr 1, 2019

Hip Hop artist and social activist Ermias Asghedom, known as Nipsey Hussle, died Sunday afternoon in South Los Angeles, Calif. after being shot six times. The Grammy-nominated artist was shot in the parking...

UFC: Tony Ferguson Hit with Restraining Order

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Mar 20, 2019

Former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson is dealing with a restraining order placed against him. His wife, Cristina Ferguson, filed the restraining order against the former champion Wednesday...

UFC: Ultimate Fighting Goes to London

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Mar 19, 2019

It was an eventful night at the O2 Arena Saturday, March 16. The main event of the night saw Darren Till suffer his second loss in a row, this time in a much more devastating fashion. No. 13 ranked Welterweight...

UFC: Fight Night Heads to London

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Mar 15, 2019

Welterweights are on deck in the main event for Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night overseas event live from the O2 Arena in London. Darren Till looks to bounce back from a championship title loss last...

UFC Fight Night: Lewis done in two rounds as Junior Dos Santos wins third straight

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Mar 10, 2019

The UFC showed out in fashion in the Midwest Saturday evening. The night consisted of impressive performances. However, the most impressive of all might be Junior Dos Santos’ TKO of Derrick Lewis in...

Dodgers: Back-to-back NL champs ready to get back to work

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Mar 8, 2019

With Spring Training nearing its end, the Dodgers seem to be in good hands leading into the new season. The defending National League champions are currently riding a 7-5 Spring Training record with three...

Univision to Honor Women for International Women’s Day

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Mar 8, 2019

Univision, a broadcasting network catering to Hispanic Americans, will observe International Women’s Day in a special way Friday. The network will have special programming which will honor and celebrate...

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos Preview

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Mar 8, 2019

The UFC is headed to the Midwest this weekend with a 13-bout event in Wichita, Kansas. At the forefront of the event, heavyweight Derrick Lewis takes on Junior Dos Santos in a five round bout to determine...

UFC 235: Jones vs Smith Preview

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Mar 2, 2019

The UFC is back on Pay-Per-View with its strongest card this year. Two-time light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend his title against Anthony Smith this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,...

Spring Training: Freeway Series In Arizona Announces Start of Baseball in So Cal

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Feb 28, 2019

As quickly and quietly as it arrived, the Winter Meetings have gone, and a new spring is upon us. The Los Angeles Dodgers have exited the offseason with slight renovations to the team that has appeared...

MMA: Georges St-Pierre Set to Announce Retirement

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Feb 21, 2019

The Legacy of a Champion One of the greatest mixed-martial artists to ever compete, Georges St-Pierre, is planning to announce his retirement. He will announce his retirement from professional sports...

‘Breaking Bad’ Sequel Headed to Netflix

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Feb 18, 2019

A sequel to the Emmy award-winning show Breaking Bad is on the way. Earlier this week, Deadline reported that the sequel feature film will debut with its longtime streaming partner, Netflix. Eventually...

UFC’s New Home, Sunday Fight Night on ESPN

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Feb 17, 2019

MMA has a new home. ESPN will host a UFC Fight Night this Sunday for the first time since the network acquired broadcasting rights last May. The promotion was able to negotiate a 1.5-billion dollar deal...

Breaking: Whittaker Injured and Out of UFC 234

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Feb 9, 2019

Just hours before the event is slated to begin, UFC 234: Whittaker vs Gastelum has taken the biggest hit possible. Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, who was scheduled to fight Kelvin Gastelum in...

UFC 234: Whittaker vs Gastelum Preview

Written by David Ibarra, Reporter Feb 8, 2019

This weekend, the UFC returns to Melbourne, Australia for UFC 234: Whittaker v Gastelum. This will mark the Middleweight champion’s return to his home state to defend his title for the first time. Robert...