Neglia Nexus Documentary on Lou Neglia Coming Soon

MMA’s history has roots in NY/NJ and Louis Neglia

Edward Carbajal
4 min readFeb 22, 2024

Anyone from the New York/New Jersey area who loves combat sports is familiar with the name, Lou Neglia. There is a culture of martial arts in the region, and you would be hard-pressed to find someone who has not heard of Neglia when it comes to martial arts.

Suppose you look up the definition of the word “nexus”. In that case, Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as a connection or link between things, persons, or events especially that is or is part of a chain of causation.

In the heart of the bustling world of mixed martial arts, where fighters grapple for glory and spectators cheer for the adrenaline-pumping action, he is the one man who stands as a true luminary behind the scenes that serves as a northeast nexus into combat sports. Neglia is a visionary promoter who has played an instrumental role in shaping the landscape of MMA, particularly through his renowned promotion, Ring of Combat.

Peter J. Normandia is directing “The Neglia Nexus: The Story of Louis Neglia and The Origins of MMA”, a documentary that looks to delve into the depths of Neglia’s journey. The upcoming documentary aims to unravel the untold stories, passion, and indomitable spirit that have fueled his remarkable career.

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Edward Carbajal

Interests in Martial Arts, Literature, Civil War History, Horror. Contributor to; Sherdog, MyMMAnews.com, One37 PM & TheBlogboardJungle.com