What's new at Ludus Martial Arts

We’re so proud of our team! Find out how they’ve been doing, as well as what else has been going on at our gym lately.

Lando Vannata predicts Charles Jourdain ‘coming to bang’ at UFC Fight Night 205

"

LAS VEGAS – Lando Vannata knows Charles Jourdain will bring the fight to him at UFC Fight Night 205.

In what will be his second bout since dropping down to featherweight, Vannata (12-5-2 MMA, 4-5-2 UFC) faces Jourdain (12-4-1 MMA, 3-3-1 UFC) on Saturday’s card, which streams on ESPN+ from the UFC Apex.

Vannata, who competed at lightweight for the majority of his career, eventually realized that 145 pounds is the right fit for him. He’s enjoying the matchmaking in his new division, and is ready to match Jourdain’s intensity in the octagon.

“He’s aggressive, good counter shots, good kicks,” Vannata told MMA Junkie at UFC Fight Night 205 media day on Wednesday. “I just expect him to bring a fight. I think he’s got Odin or some viking tattooed on his throat so it’s like, the dude is coming to bang, and I’ll meet him right there in the center.

“I just honestly believe that I am much better, more complete striker, wrestler, grappler, fighter, mentally, physically. I’m gonna show up, I’m gonna perform and that’s it.”

Check out the full media day interview with Vannata in the video above.

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, May 7: Jose Aldo returns to top 10

Following UFC 301, the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings required updating. In the main event of UFC 301 at Rio Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja denied challenger Steve Erceg to maintain his position as No. 1. The co-main event produced the biggest move of...

Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 shifted to July 6, avoids UFC 302 conflict

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal’s rematch has a new date and a new venue. The combat sports rematch between the two former UFC stars was originally set to take place on June 1 at Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., but has now been shifted due to the date playing...

come and try a ludus mma class free!

We want to make sure that Ludus MMA is the right fit for you before asking you to commit to a membership.
That’s why we’d like to offer you a FREE ONE-DAY PASS to our gym.

With your FREE PASS, you can:

  • Try as many classes as you’d like,
  • Explore the facility
  • Talk to our coaches one-on-one about what you can expect as a member

© Copyright 2024 - Ludus Martial Arts - 730 Beach Blvd, Unit 105, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.

(904) 374-4186 / ludusmartialarts@gmail.com