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July 2009 MMA News
Polish MMA promoter KSW Federation fires back at ‘Butterbean’ about Pudzianowski
Jul 20, 2010 - WARSAW, Poland (July 20, 2010) – Recent critical quotes by former Pride FC fighter Eric “Butterbean” Esch regarding Mariusz Pudzianowski have initiated a terse response from the 5-time World’s Strongest Man’s promoter in Poland, KSAW Federation, which has been organizing MMA events in Europe since 2004.The popular “Butterbean,” who is a former pro boxer and sumo competitor, publicly insulted Pudzian in the aforementioned press release – saying, among other things, “as strong …
Butterbean rips Pudzianowski
Jul 14, 2010 - SEOUL, S. Korea (July 14, 2010) – Moosin officials and the face of the MMA promotional company, Eric “Butterbean” Esch, greatly differ in their opinions of former 5-time World’s Strongest Man Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, in terms of rating the Polish strongman as a mixed-martial-arts fighter.Moosin officials believe Pudzianowski has tremendous potential and that he should be featured on Moosin’s proposed October 9 show in Chicago. Mariusz, who has reportedly been tra…
Sylvia vs Buentello headlines War on the Mainland PPV event
Jul 9, 2010 - hree PWP Title fights Aug. 14 in Irvine, CASAN DIEGO (July 8, 2010) – Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia takes on former UFC and Strikeforce heavyweight title challenger, Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello, in the main event for the vacant Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP), LLC Heavyweight Championship, August 14 on Pay Per View live from Bren Events Center in Irvine, California.“War on the Mainland,” presented by Powerhouse World Promotions, is being distr…
Sylvia forces Pudzianowski to submit in second round
May 22, 2010 - WORCESTER, Mass. (May 21, 2010) – Former 2-time UFC champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia forced 5-time World’s Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski to tap-out in the second round of the super heavyweight main event of this evening’s “Moosin” God Of Martial Arts” mixed martial arts pay-per-view show at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Sylvia, a native of Eastbrook, Maine, used his experience, arm length and boxing skills to defeat Pudzianowski, who was making his U.S. d…
Moosin Weights from Massachusetts
May 21, 2010 - TIM “The Maine-iac” SYLVIA (25-6-0), Eastbrook,, ME 305 LBS.MARIUSZ “Dominator” PUDZIANOWSKI (2-0), Biala,Rawska, Poland 273 LBS. TRAVIS “Diesel” WIUFF (60-14-0), Rochester, MN 253 LBS.JOSH BARNES (7-3-0), Muncie, IN 262 LBS. TRAVIS “The Serial Killer” LUTTER (10-5-0), Dallas, TX 185 LBS.RAFAEL “Sapo” NATAL (11-2-0), New York, NY by way of Brazil 185 LBS. YVES “The Texas Gunslinger” E…
Moosin Press Conference Quotes
May 20, 2010 - Tim Sylvia: “It’s going to be a good fight Friday night. I’ve been asked if it’s been difficult finding workout partners like my opponent who is 280 pounds with 4-percent body fat and gases-out after 45-seconds. Yeah, my workout partners don’t usually gas-out after 45-seconds. He (Pudzianowski) is big, strong and a worthy opponent. Friday night we’re going to have some fun.” Mariusz Pudzianowski: “I know I’m just a beginner compared to my opponent, but …
MOOSIN WEIGH-IN ALERT
May 19, 2010 - WHY: “Moosin: God Of Martial Arts” Official Weigh-In (OPEN TO PUBLIC)WHO: TIM “The Maine-iac” SYLVIA MARIUSZ “Dominator” PUDZIANOWSKIFormer 2-Time UFC Champion Former 5-Time World’s Strongest Man &nbs…
MEDIA FIGHT WEEK SCHEDULE
May 17, 2010 - (Press Conference and Weigh-In open to the Public)Wednesday, May 192:00 PM/ET – Moosin Press Conference, Crowne Plaza, Auditorium, 10 Lincoln Square, WorcesterThursday, May 206:00 PM/ET – Moosin Official Weigh-In, DCU Center, 50 Foster St., WorcesterFriday, May 216:30-8:00 PM/ET – Media Credentials Available, Door #5, Media Entrance, Major Taylor Blvd., Worcester at DCU Center7:30 – Doors Open, 8:00 – First Bout, 9:00 – First PPV bout(A post fight press conference will …
Moosin: God of Martial Arts PPV card
May 14, 2010 - Stacked from Top to BottomSylvia-Pudzianowski headlines May 21 at DCU Center in Worcester WORCESTER, Mass. (May 14, 2010) – The first major mixed-martial-arts show in Massachusetts history, the May 21st “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, offers much more than the much-anticipated super heavyweight showdown between 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia and 5-time World’s Strong Man, Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, at the DCU Cente…
Polish Power invades America
May 13, 2010 - Pudzianowski all in vs. Sylvia headlining“Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV eventMay 21 at DCU Center in Worcester WORCESTER, Mass. (May 12, 2010) – In only his third professional mixed-martial-arts fight, iconic Polish powerhouse Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski makes his U.S. debut against former 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia, headlining the May 21st “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, at the DCU Center in Worcester. Pudzianow…
Sylvia plans to KO Pudzianowski
May 7, 2010 - in “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV eventMay 21 at DCU Center in Worcester WORCESTER, Mass. (May 7, 2010) – Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Main-iac” Sylvia feels disrespected regarding his May 21st showdown against the first 5-time World’s Strongest Man, iconic Polish powerhouse Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, headlining the “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, at the DCU Center in Worcester. Sylvia (25-6-0), a natïve of Eastbrook, Maine, has de…
Sylvia vs Pudzianowski headlines
Apr 28, 2010 - “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event 1st major MMA show in Massachusetts May 21 at DCU Center in Worcester WORCESTER, Mass. (April 27, 2010) – The first 5-time World’s Strongest Man, Polish icon Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, makes his United States debut May 21 against 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia (25-6-0) in the super heavyweight main event, headlining the first major mixed-martial-arts show in Massachusetts history, “God of Martial …
FLORIDA’S BEST SUBMISSION FIGHTERS BATTLE THIS WEEKEND AT GRAPPLERS QUEST EUROPA IN ORLANDO
Apr 14, 2010 - Mixed Martial Arts Event to Benefit GrapplingAutism.org & AutismRadio.orgORLANDO - On Friday, April 16th and Saturday, all day, April 17th, Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition” is hosting the 1st Europa Show of Champions Southeast Submission Wrestling, Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships at The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Grappling is the ground fighting art of Mixed Martial Arts and combines the throws of Ol…
M-1 Selection Americas Fight Card Announced?
Mar 24, 2010 - April 3, 2010 at Bally’s Atlantic CityAMSTERDAM, Holland (March 24, 2010) – "M-1 Selection” is changing the sport of professional Mixed Martial Arts by giving new and upcoming fighters an opportunity to gain global recognition by competing in M-1 events held all over the world.The opening round of “The M-1 Selection, Americas,” featuring 11 entertaining fights, will be held Saturday, April 3 at Bally's Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It kick…
M-1 Selection tournament Invades America
Mar 20, 2010 - Apr. 3 at Bally’s Atlantic CityAMSTERDAM, Holland (March 19, 2010) – After traveling to three continents and holding 50 fights, the 2010 season of the "M-1 Selection” invades the United States with the opening round of “The M1 Selection Americas” on Saturday, April 3 at Bally's Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The opening round kicks-off the American edition of a global mixed-martial tournament unrivaled in size and scope, featuring 160 of the most pr…
WORLD’S BEST SUBMISSION FIGHTERS BATTLE MARCH 20 in CALDWELL, NJ
Mar 16, 2010 - Proceeds Benefit GrapplingAutism.org & AutismRadio.orgCALDWELL, N.J. (Mar. 16, 2010) - Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition” is hosting the 5th Annual East Coast Submission Wrestling, Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships, also known as “The Beast of the East,” Saturday, March 20 at Caldwell College (9 Ryerson Avenue) in Caldwell, New Jersey Grappling is the ground fighting art of Mixed Martial Arts and combines the throws of Olym…
Breaking: Ferrid Kheder Signs With Bellator Fighting Championships
Jan 20, 2010 - CHICAGO, Ill. (January 21, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships put yet another piece in place for its second season today with the announcement that Judo master and former Olympian Ferrid “Hurricane” Kheder will compete in the promotion’s upcoming lightweight tournament.Kheder, who placed seventh in the Judo competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, has quickly compiled a solid 16-5 MMA record since giving up Judo to fight full-time in the cage just three years ago. …
GSP protégé, training partner Mike Ricci
Jan 18, 2010 - CHICAGO (January 18, 2010) — Undefeated Canadian lightweight Mike Ricci, a regular training partner to fellow Quebec native Georges St-Pierre, is the latest highly-touted MMA prospect to sign an exclusive contract with Bellator Fighting Championships, the promotion announced today.The 23-year-old Ricci, who will enter Bellator’s 155 lbs. tournament with an unblemished pro record of 5-0, trains alongside GSP under the famed Firas Zahabi at his TriStar gym in Montreal. Zahabi told …
Striking phenom Bao Quach to compete in Bellator Fighting Championships Featherweight Tournament
Jan 15, 2010 - CHICAGO, Ill. (January 15, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships continued to solidify its much-talked-about featherweight division today with the announcement that Bao Quach, one of the world’s most devastating 145-lb. strikers, will compete in the promotion’s Season 2 tournament.The 30-year-old Californian is in the midst of a prolonged power surge, with wins in 11 of his last 12 fights. Four of those fights came via KO or TKO in during Round 1.Accordingly, Quach is regarded as…
Lauzon eyes UFC debut in Boston
Jan 15, 2010 - LAS VEGAS (Jan. 15, 2010) – Despite losing a decision January 2 to Sam Stout, popular lightweight Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon (18-5, 5 [T]KOs, 13 submissions) hopes that his next fight will be this August in UFC’s debut in Boston.Lauzon, a native of E. Bridgewater (MA), would certainly be a hometown favorite fighting at the Boston Garden. “We’ll see how it goes but I certainly want to fight at home in Boston,” Lauzon said. “I’d like to fight before that, where my fight against Stout was my …
PRO FIGHTERS NEEDED FOR FIRST-EVER MATRIX FIGHTS EVENT ON FEB 27 IN PHILADELPHIA
Jan 13, 2010 - Matrix Fights has two openings for the professional portion of its first-ever card, which is scheduled for Feb. 27 in Philadelphia at The Arena (formerly known as the ECW Arena).The two openings are at 155 lbs. and 145 lbs. Opponents are needed for lightweight Will Martinez (0-1-1) and featherweight Julio Rosario (0-1).Interested parties must be willing to drive to Philadelphia and must have a similar experience level to the respective opponent you are interested in competing against…
Bellator Fighting Championships secures 12-0 Brazilian featherweight phenom Patricio Pitbull
Jan 13, 2010 - CHICAGO, Ill. (January 13, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships’ search for its next great featherweight has moved south to Brazil, where it was announced today that undefeated MMA phenom Patricio Pitbull has signed a long-term promotional agreement and will compete in Bellator’s Season 2 tournament.The 23-year-old Pitbull is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is known throughout his home country for his devastating striking ability. He boasts a perfect 12-0 record with a…
Wilson Gouveias Move to MFC is a "Big Deal"
Jan 13, 2010 - American Top Team's Wilson Gouveia (12-7) has inked a big return to mixed martial arts. Monday he signed a multi-fight deal with Maximum Fighting Championship and will fight Canadian star "Big Deal" Ryan Jimmo (12-1) at MFC 25: Vindication at the Winspear Centre/Enmax Hall in Edmonton, Alberta April 9. Wednesday, Gouveia told MaximumFighting.com, “I’m excited! I have friends that fight for MFC and they all tell me good things.” The event will broadcast live on …
Kong looking for KO - Watson sets stage for showdown with Galbraith
Jan 12, 2010 - By MFC StaffThe Maximum Fighting Championship has set MFC 24: Heat XC as the right date to debut its new middleweight prospect.Tom “Kong” Watson (10-3) joins the MFC after making a sizeable name for himself fighting in his native England. The Southampton product, who of late has been training alongside Georges St. Pierre in Montreal, has set a big target for his first fight in the MFC by taking on hometown hero Travis Galbraith (17-6). The pair will face off on Friday, February 2…
MMA Veteran Yves Edwards Streaks into Maximum Fighting Championship at River Cree Casino February 26
Jan 10, 2010 - By Chad Edward, MFC StaffFew lightweight mixed martial artists have been where Yves Edwards (36-15-1) has been and are still strapping on four-ounce gloves. Edwards has fought champions, and been written-off as washed up. He's fought around the world and in most major MMA promotions since 1997. And, now Edwards will ride a two-fight win streak into Maximum Fighting Championship at River Cree Casino February 26.Edwards TKO'd Kyle Jensen in October and tapped Jame…
Undefeated Canadian Featherweight William Romero
Jan 7, 2010 - CHICAGO, Ill. (January 7, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships announced yet another major offseason addition on Thursday with the signing of undefeated featherweight William Romero. Romero, 27, one of Canada's most talked-about young mixed martial artists, boasts an unblemished pro MMA record of 5-0. He was recently touted by MMAcanada.net — one of that country’s top MMA news sources — as “the real deal.” His most recent fight ended by KO after just 17 seconds.“MMA fa…
Young Gun on the Rise
Jan 7, 2010 - By MFC StaffFrom Day 1 of his MMA career, Nick Hrynchyshyn was touted as a young gun. Just two fights in, the young gun has blossomed into a potentially destructive cannon.Eyeing a long-term future, the Maximum Fighting Championship has inked Hrynchyshyn to a new multi-fight deal, and the welterweight prospect hopes to become one of the organization’s top upcoming stars.“It is like a dream come true. There’s no place I'd rather be right now,” said the product of Sylvan Lake, Albe…
Bellator Fighting Championships Signs
Jan 5, 2010 - CHICAGO (January 5, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships announced today the exclusive signing of top mixed martial artist Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan, a former professional soccer player and emerging MMA star, to compete in the featherweight (145 lb.) division during Bellator Season 2.Karakhanyan, 24, has compiled a record of 12-1-1 since making his professional MMA debut in 2006, and was rated by multiple websites as the top unsigned featherweight in the world prior to his sig…
MMA BIG SHOW WILL KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A BANG AS IT PRESENTS “NEW DAWN”
Jan 4, 2010 - Live, this Saturday, January 9th at the Belterra CasinoIndiana (USA): 2009 was a big year for Midwest-based fight promotion MMA Big Show, which was recently chosen by ULTMMA.com alongside Art of Fighting, Shark Fights, and Rage in the Cage as this year’s top local promotions in the United States. Now, the promotion Big Show is looking to enter the next phase of its evolution, as “NEW DAWN” will start the New Year off right for fight fans. The event will emanate live from the Belter…
Maximum Fighting President State Of the Union Address
Jan 1, 2010 - Maximum Fighting Championship is one of the Top Mixed Martial Arts organizations in the World and Canada’s # 1 Fight Promotion. The Maximum Fighting Championships has Sold Out eighteen straight events and has been in business for over ten years. The MFC made one of the biggest announcements the company's history - the signing of a multi-fight broadcast deal with HDNet Fights, in 2008 & 2009 and just resigned bringing the deal into 2010. “Everyone at the Maximum Fighting Cham…
Bazzie Nominees for MFC
Dec 31, 2009 - By MFC StaffThe Maximum Fighting Championship captured three nominations from HDNet’s Inside MMA for their annual Bazzie Awards.The Bazzies, named after legendary fighter, Inside MMA co-host, and superb fight analyst Bas Rutten, were handed out last week with the MFC receiving votes in three high-profile categories. Already having earned the MFC’s Fight of the Year honor, the Mike Nickels-David Heath war from MFC 22 picked up a nomination from Inside MMA as its Fight of the Year.…
J-Lau goes Vegas
Dec 31, 2009 - Lauzon-Stout featured on Saturday’s UFC 108 PPVLAS VEGAS (Dec. 31, 2009) – Exciting UFC lightweight contender Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon (18-4, 5 [T]KOs, 13 submissions), only 10 months after undergoing knee surgery to repair his ACL, enters the Octagon once again Saturday night to fight Canadian veteran Sam “Hands of Stone” Stout (14-5-1, 8 [T]KOs, 1 submission) on the UFC 108 pay-per-view show, live from MGM Grand in Las Vegas.Lauzon (5-1 in UFC), star of The Ultimate Fighter 5 televisio…
BELLATOR’S TOBY IMADA RECEIVES 2009 WORLD MMA AWARD: SUBMISSION OF THE YEAR
Dec 30, 2009 - Vegas, NV – Dec. 30, 2009 –Tonight, at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Bellator Fighting Championships’ Toby Imada won a 2009 World Mixed Martial Arts Award for “Submission of the Year” for his astonishing inverted triangle choke submission of Jorge Masvidal at Bellator V. Coined as the “backpack of doom” by Sherdog’s and ESPN.com’s Jake Rossen, Imada submitted striking artist Masvidal in the third round of Bellator’s season 1 lightweight tournament semi-final …
Top 10 Knockouts of the Year
Dec 28, 2009 - The Year 2009 is in the books for the Maximum Fighting Championship so it is time once again to review the very best of the campaign gone by with the Z-Files’ annual look at the Top 10 finishes and fights. Last week, the Top 10 Submissions of ’09 were presented with Ryan Machan taking home the honor for his rear-naked choke victory over Kajan Johnson at MFC 23. Up next it’s the Top 10 Knockouts, and just before the New Year, we’ll do the final rundown - the list of the Top 10 …
Iraq War veteran and welterweight standout Steve Carl Signs with Bellator Fighting Championships
Dec 28, 2009 - CHICAGO, Ill. (Dec. 28, 2009) – In the latest addition to its much-heralded Season 2 roster, Bellator Fighting Championships announced Monday the acquisition of emerging MMA star Steve Carl, who will compete in the promotion’s upcoming eight-man welterweight tournament beginning in April.Carl, 25, a U.S. Army sergeant who served in the Iraq War, took up MMA about five years ago while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, and has since compiled a professional record of 10-1. His rear n…
Lewis to Tangle with Heath
Dec 25, 2009 - A showdown of heavy-handed light heavyweights has been added to the main card for MFC 24: Heat XC.Rival 205-pounders Dwayne Lewis and David Heath have agreed in principle to square-off in one of the featured bouts slated for Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, just outside Edmonton, Alberta. The bout is sure to be an explosive exchange of strikes as both fighters are more accustomed to looking for the big knockout.“There’s no doubt in my mind that Dwayne and …
FIGHTERS NEEDED FOR FEB 27 MATRIX FIGHTS EVENT IN PHILADELPHIA
Dec 23, 2009 - Combat Sports Media is seeking pro and amateur fighters for the debut of Matrix Fights on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at The Arena (formerly the ECW Arena) in Philadelphia, PA.On Feb. 27, Matrix Fights will look to establish itself as the number one Philadelphia-based MMA promotion. Founded by Gracie black belt Phil Migliarese (Balance Studios) and Philadelphia luminary Jimmy Binns Jr., Weights and opponents needed are as follows:- 170 lbs. pro (vs. Sam Orepeza, 2-0)- 185 lbs. amateur …
MMA BIG SHOW WILL KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A BANG AS IT PRESENTS "NEW DAWN"
Dec 23, 2009 - Live, Saturday, January 9th at the Belterra CasinoIndiana (USA): 2009 was a big year for Midwest-based fight promotion MMA Big Show, which was recently chosen by ULTMMA.com alongside Art of Fighting, Shark Fights, and Rage in the Cage as this year’s top local promotions in the United States. Now, the promotion Big Show is looking to enter the next phase of its evolution, as “NEW DAWN” will start the New Year off right for fight fans. The event will emanate live from the Belterra Ca…
Penner prepped to expose ‘The Exorcist’
Dec 23, 2009 - First light heavyweight test for high-rated prospectBy MFC StaffComing off a gusty win in his last outing, Nick “The Quiet Assassin” Penner will make his much-anticipated debut as a light heavyweight at MFC 24. Penner (9-1) won’t get an easy assignment as a 205-pounder, however, when he meets Chris “The Exorcist” Price (15-3) on Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, just outside Edmonton, Alberta. The bout, agreed to in principle, will be one of the main-card attr…
Top 10 Fights of the Year
Dec 20, 2009 - It’s a wrap. The Year 2009 is in the books for the Maximum Fighting Championship so it is time once again to review the very best of the campaign gone by with the Z-Files’ annual look at the Top 10 finishes and fights. After scrolling through the Top 10 Submissions and Knockouts of the Year for 2009, it’s time to put a final stamp on the proceedings with a look back at the 10 best Fights of the Year. Already we’ve seen Ryan Machan get credit for the best submission of ’09 whil…
DAN HORNBUCKLE SIGNS MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT WITH BELLATOR FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dec 17, 2009 - Coming off a gusty win in his last outing, Nick “The Quiet Assassin” Penner will make his much-anticipated debut as a light heavyweight at MFC 24. Penner (9-1) won’t get an easy assignment as a 205-pounder, however, when he meets Chris “The Exorcist” Price (15-3) on Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, just outside Edmonton, Alberta. The bout, agreed to in principle, will be one of the main-card attractions underneath the main event of the evening featuring a cl…
MMA Legal in Vancouver
Dec 17, 2009 - The City of Vancouver has legalized MMA in Vancouver during their council session today. The motion to allow MMA on at two year trial basis was passed by a vote of 6-3. Councillors Meggs, Stevenson, Anton, Chow, Deal, Jang voted for MMA legalization, while Councillors Woodsworth, Reimer, Louie voted against MMA. Smaller promotions may still be out of luck as they will have to purchase enough insurance to indemnify the City of Vancouver from any liabilities.&nbs…
SHINE FIGHTS AGREES TO TERMS WITH MMA SUPERSTAR DIN THOMAS
Dec 16, 2009 - Ohio (USA): On the heels of “Shine 2: American Top Team vs. The World,” one of the biggest MMA events in Florida history, Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) is excited to announce the signing of the newest addition to its rapidly developing world-class roster, ATT member Din “Dinyero” Thomas. Thomas is a nine-time UFC veteran, and is one of the top fight names in the world. Details of the contract will not be released, and “Dinyero” is slated to make his Shine debut in early 201…
11-BOUT PRO TITAN FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS CARD FINALIZED FOR FRIDAY, DEC 18
Dec 15, 2009 - Kansas City, KS - A total of eleven professional bouts for Friday's (Dec. 18) Titan Fighting Championships 15 (www.TitanFighting.com or www.Twitter.com/TitanFighting) event to take place at the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas have been finalized. Tickets for the event can be purchased online via Ticketmaster.com.TFC 15 will feature co-main event matchups between James Krause (10-2) and Kalel Robinson (9-3) as well as Eric Marriott (16-2) vs. Sean Wilson (19-9).Krause, c…
UPSTART 365 FIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH PAT MILETICH
Dec 14, 2009 - Kansas City, KS - The recently formed 365 Fight Management company announced Tuesday that it has formally entered into a strategic alliance with former mixed martial arts world champion and renowned fight trainer Pat Miletich.As a part of the partnership, 365 Fight Management will co-manage several fighters currently under the guidance of Miletich, who recently formed a fighter management company of his own."This alliance will reap immediate benefits for athletes under contract to …
Maximum Fighting heading to Winspear Centre for bigger show in 2010
Dec 12, 2009 - With MFC: 23 Unstoppable marking the promotion's 18th-straight sellout, it's about time to move on to bigger, if not better, things. The Venue at the River Cree Resort and Casino will host a combined MFC/Heat XC event on Feb. 26 before the MFC switches locations for their next show. On April 9, they will debut at the Winspear Centre. "It's bigger, the viewing is better and I'm very excited about going to the Winspear Centre," said MFC president Mark Pavelich. "We've already attracted…
Rice Stands Out From The Crowd
Dec 11, 2009 - HDNet’s MFC voice is tops among mixed martial arts broadcastersThe Maximum Fighting Championship has always believed in surrounding itself with the best when it comes to fighters, staff, production, and so much more. So it should come as no surprise that the MFC feels it has the best when it comes to play-by-play announcers. Kenny Rice, the man at the mic for MFC’s broadcasts on HDNet Fights, is unquestionably the top dog when it comes to calling the intense in-ring action. Rice is a…
Lauzon returns to Octagon vs Stout
Dec 11, 2009 - Jan. 2 on UFC108 PPV show in Las Vegas E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (Dec. 10, 2009) – Ten months after undergoing knee surgery to repair his ACL, UFC lightweight contender Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon (18-4, 5 [T]KOs, 13 submissions) returns to The Octagon against veteran Sam “Hands of Stone” Stout (14-5-1, 8 [T]KOs, 1 submission) on the January 2nd UFC 108 pay-per-view show, live from MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Lauzon, star of The Ultimate Fighter 5 television reality show, is 5-1 in the UFC, highl…
Bellator Fighting Championships signs undefeated MMA prodigy Jacob ‘Tick-Tock’ McClintock
Dec 10, 2009 - CHICAGO (December 10, 2009) — Bellator Fighting Championships announced today the exclusive signing of undefeated mixed martial artist Jacob “Tick-Tock” McClintock, who will compete in Bellator’s welterweight (170 lb.) division.McClintock, 21, of the heralded Arizona Combat Sports gym in Tempe, Ariz., has a professional record of 6-0 and has been identified by several top MMA publications as one of the sport’s future stars. Sherdog.com called him “the next big thing to come out of …
TRIO OF MILETICH FIGHTING SYSTEMS FIGHTERS SET TO COMPETE AT TFC 15 ON DEC 18
Dec 9, 2009 - Kansas City, KS -- Since the mid-90s, the Miletich Fighting Systems training brand has been synonymous with some of the top names in the sport. And on Friday, Dec. 18, at the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS, three fighters representing the next wave of MFS fighters hoping to reach championship status will be featured at Titan Fighting Championships 15 (www.TitanFighting.com and www.Twitter.com/TitanFighting).Tickets for TFC 15 are currently on-sale via Ticketmaster.com an…
BELLATOR FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS SIGNS US OLYMPIAN AND NCAA CHAMPION BEN ASKREN
Dec 9, 2009 - CHICAGO (December 9, 2009) — Bellator Fighting Championships announced Wednesday the signing of highly touted MMA prospect Ben Askren to anexclusive long-term agreement. Askren is a U.S. Olympian who competed in the 2008 Beijing Games in freestyle wrestling. While wrestling at the collegiate level at the University of Missouri, Askren won two NCAA Division I titles. Since announcing his plans to cross over into professional mixed martial arts after the conclusion of the Beijing Games,…
UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT BOXER AND PAT MILETICH-TRAINED LIGHTWEIGHT TO MAKE DEBUTS AT TITAN FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 15
Dec 8, 2009 - Kansas City, KS -- While the WEC's James Krause and 16-2 prospect Eric Marriott are slated to co-headline the return of the Titan Fighting Championships (www.TitanFighting.com and www.Twitter.com/TitanFighting) on Friday, Dec. 18, an dynamic undercard for the event will also feature two noteworthy debuts.Fans in attendance for TFC 15 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City (tickets now on sale at Ticketmaster.com) will be treated to the professional MMA debuts of heavyweight Ritchie Carmack …
“THE BIG FROG” JEFF CURRAN STOMPS TOMOHIKO HORI AT “WORLDS COLLIDE”
Dec 8, 2009 - Chicago, IL (USA): “WORLDS COLLIDE” was certainly an appropriate title for XFO 34, which took place this past Saturday, December 5th, live in Lakemoor, IL. Returning after a three year absence from his home promotion, “The Big Frog” Jeff Curran clashed with the extremely tough Tomohiko Hori, a Japan native who is a training partner of former Curran opponent and current WEC bantamweight contender Takeya Mizugaki. A UFC/WEC/PRIDE/StrikeForce veteran and submission specialist, Cur…
WEC FIGHTER KRAUSE AND RISING PROSPECT MARRIOTT TO BE FEATURED IN CO-HEADLINING ATTRACTIONS DURING DEC 18 RETURN OF TITAN FIGHTING
Dec 7, 2009 - Kansas City, KS -- Saturday, Dec. 18 will mark the triumphant return to Kansas City of the TITAN FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS (www.TitanFighting.com), which operated under the named Combat Sports Championship for one event on Oct. 2 due to trademark issues.The return of Titan Fighting, which has promoted a total of 14 previous events, will feature co-main event attractions with 10-2 lightweight standout JAMES KRAUSE and 16-2 featherweight sensation ERIC MARRIOTT. Krause, a nationally rec…
CLEAN SWEEP BY RUSSIA LEGION TO CAPTURE THE 2009 M-1 CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP CUP
Dec 4, 2009 - Saint Petersburg, Russia -- A field of sixteen teams began the season in the 2009 "M-1 CHALLENGE " (www.M-1Global.com) earlier this year. With two teams remaining it was time to crown a champion, on December 3, 2009 at the Ice Palace, Team Russia Legion defeated Team USA East in dominating fashion to capture the 2009 M-1 Challenge Championship Cup. Both teams entered the finals on the heels of impressive semi-final performances, but it was Russia Legion, who managed to sc…
All fighters on course at Unstoppable
Dec 3, 2009 - By MFC StaffMain eventers Thales Leites and Dean Lister were both perfect on the scales in their preparation for MFC 23: Unstoppable to be held Friday, December 4 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, just outside Edmonton, Alberta.That middleweight clash, which headlines the card airing live on HDNet Fights, leads a nine-fight event before the MFC's 18th consecutive sold-out crowd. Lister hit the scale at 185 while Leites hit at 185 1/2.Fellow middleweights Solomon Hutcherson and Jas…
M-1 CHALLENGE SET FOR THURSDAY DECEMBER 3 IN SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Dec 2, 2009 - After traveling to over 7 countries on 4 continents, holding 130 fights featuring over 150 fighters, the 2009 season ofthe "M-1 CHALLENGE" (www.M-1Global.com) comes to conclusion Thursday December 3, 2009 at “The Ice Palace” in Saint Petersburg Russia as Team USA EAST will face off with Team Russia Legion.Both teams head to the finals following dominating performances in their semi-final match ups and have set the stage for a renewal of a classic sports rivalry that holds the M…
UFC VETERAN JUNIE BROWNING GETS A BIG VICTORY AT “ONSLAUGHT”
Dec 1, 2009 - Indiana (USA): MMA Big Show’s latest offering, “ONSLAUGHT,” broadcasted live on GoFightLive.com, took place this past Saturday at the Belterra Casino in Belterra, Indiana. In the main event, former UFC fighter and TUF competitor Junie Browning finished off a tough young local favorite Scott Cornwell in the first round after a valiant effort. The co-main event saw former MMA Big Show Middleweight Champion Mojo Horne get back in the win column, as he conquered Kevin Barkdull in a f…
M-1 GLOBAL AND STRIKEFORCE ANNOUNCE RECORD NUMBERS FOR WORLDWIDE BROADCAST OF “FEDOR VS ROGERS”
Nov 30, 2009 - Fedor’s thrilling knockout victory over Bret Rogers viewed by over 25 million homes.AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (November 24, 2009) - M-1 Global and Strikeforce announced today that the international audience reports from broadcasters all over the world revealed an unprecedented number of viewers for the November 7th “Fedor vs. Rogers” MMA event from Chicago, Illinois. “We are extremely happy with the preliminary broadcast reports,” said M-1 Global CEO Joost Raimond. “The …
Unbeatable lineup set for Unstoppable
Nov 29, 2009 - The Maximum Fighting Championship will cap its 2009 campaign with the organization’s 16th straight sold-out show and an amazing lineup of fights set for MFC 23: Unstoppable.MFC 23: Unstoppable will take place on Friday, December 4 at the River Cree Resort and Casino just outside Edmonton, Alberta, and will be aired live throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico on HDNet Fights.With the MFC’s middleweight title awaiting a new champion, there are three 185-pound fights on th…
Unstoppable on Track
Nov 24, 2009 - The momentum is Unstoppable. With the hype picking up and the anticipation growing, the Maximum Fighting Championship is set to announce its full lineup and more exciting news for MFC 23: Unstoppable. The event will be held Friday, December 4 at the River Cree Resort and Casino just outside Edmonton, Alberta, and will air live on HDNet Fights throughout North America. MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich will hit the airwaves on Tuesday, November 24 to unveil the roster of f…
MMA SUPERSTAR JEFF CURRAN RETURNS TO THE XFO AS “WORLDS COLLIDE”
Nov 24, 2009 - Chicago, IL (USA): The Xtreme Fighting Organization, one of the most respected MMA promotions in existence, is bringing one of the biggest fight cards in its history to the Chicago area, as “WORLDS COLLIDE” explodes at XFO 34, live on Saturday, December 5th at the Lakemoor Banquet Facility in Lakemoor, IL. In the main event, UFC/WEC/PRIDE/StrikeForce veteran “The Big Frog” Jeff Curran (30-12-1) will battle longtime Japanese star Tomohiko Hori (10-7-5) in a culture clash to determ…
MMA BIG SHOW WILL RELEASE UFC VETERAN JUNIE BROWNING AT “ONSLAUGHT”
Nov 23, 2009 - Indiana (USA): MMA Big Show, one of the fastest-growing fight promotions in the United States, will present “ONSLAUGHT” this Saturday, November 28th, live from the Belterra Casino in Belterra, Indiana. The event will feature a main event of former UFC and TUF competitor Junie Browning (3-1) clashing with local up-and-comer Scott Cornwell (1-0). The co-main event will showcase ex-training partner of Rich Franklin and former MMA Big Show Middleweight Champion Mojo Horne (6-2) in a …
UFC lightweight prospect Joe Lauzon heading back inside The Octagon
Nov 18, 2009 - E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (Nov. 18, 2009) – A little more than eight months since undergoing knee surgery, UFC lightweight prospect Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon (18-4, 5 KOs, 13 submissions) is fully recovered and anxious to get back into The Octagon.Lauzon, star of The Ultimate Fighter 5 television reality show, had ACL surgery and his meniscus repaired on his right knee March 6. He is tentatively scheduled to return to UFC action in early January.Joe has a torn ACL in his right knee for 1 ½ …
THIS SATURDAY, IT WILL BE “LIGHTS OUT” AS X-1 WORLD EVENTS PRESENTS ITS NEXT FIGHT CARD
Nov 16, 2009 - Honolulu, HI (USA): Fifty of Hawaii’s top young MMA fighters will look to put each other’s “LIGHTS OUT” this Saturday, November 21st as X-1 World Events presents its next fight extravaganza at the Kekuaokalani Gym in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. In the main event, Hilo MMA’s Chris Cisneros will battle Kaleo Padilla of Kona BC. The co-main event will feature the return of one of Hawaii’s top MMA fighters, as former UFC heavyweight contender Wesley “Cabbage” Correira will lock horns with E…
Maximum Fighting Partners with Headrush Brand
Nov 12, 2009 - Pavelich Sports Inc. and the Maximum Fighting Championship announced today a new partnership with rising stars in the apparel industry, Headrush.“I am extremely excited about the MFC’s relationship with Headrush and I am going to do for Headrush what another organization has done for a certain apparel company – make them a household name,” said MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich.“The MFC had many opportunities to team up with other apparel companies but I chose Headrush because of the…
X-1 WORLD EVENTS’ “SCUFFLE ON SCHOFIELD: HOMEBOUND HEROES” RAISES MORALE AND ENTERTAINS THE TROOPS
Nov 12, 2009 - Honolulu, HI (USA): X-1 World Events, Hawaii’s premier fight promotion, presented “SCUFFLE ON SCHOFIELD II: HOMEBOUND HEROES” this past Saturday, November 7th, live from the Tropics Recreation Center on Schofield Barracks. The returning troops were treated to thirteen incredible MMA fights, and UFC superstar Chris Leben, a special guest of X-1, made an appearance as well. Approximately 2000 fans were in attendance that night for the event, and the atmosphere was truly special. Many…
UFC Veteran and World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Alberto Crane Pits His Skills Against Top BJJ Player
Nov 9, 2009 - LOS ANGELES – On November 14, UFC veteran and world jiu-jitsu champion Alberto Crane is scheduled to fight fellow world class jiu-jitsu player Wander Braga at the CALLED OUT MMA II event being held at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. “He’s (Braga) a tough guy. His record [16-1] speaks for itself. I expect a tough fight, but I’ve been training harder than ever and I’m confident in my ability. I’m ready,” said Crane. Recognized as one of the wo…
MMA BIG SHOW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION ROGER BOWLING SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE
Nov 4, 2009 - Indiana (USA): “Relentless” Roger Bowling, the undefeated MMA Big Show Welterweight kingpin, has signed a contract with San Jose-based StrikeForce, one of the top MMA promotions in America. The signing took place during intermission at the “Full Force” event on Saturday, Oct. 24th.Bowling, who has yet to go to a decision or even see the 2nd round in his career, is considered by many to be one of the top welterweight prospects in MMA. Known for his cardio, brutal strikes, and exce…
Wanted: Fighters
Oct 30, 2009 - Fight Engine conducting talent search for Dec. shows in EuropeLAS VEGAS (Oct. 30, 2009) – Fight Engine continues to change the way mixed-martial-arts promoters, managers and fighters market themselves. The revolutionary www.FightEngine.com is conducting a worldwide search for fighters to participate in two internationally staged shows set in December.FightEngine.com is not limited to MMA and extends into all fighting disciplines. Promoters anywhere in the world can fill spots on …
FIRST-EVER PRO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS LEAGUE ANNOUNCED
Oct 28, 2009 - Major League Baseball has the minor leagues; the NBA has the D-League; the NHL has the AHL; and the NFL has college football. All the major sports leagues have "feeder systems" and now Southern California fight promoter and sports entrepreneur Roy Englebecht has decided that mixed martial arts also needs its own legitimate minor league system. In an effort to help develop the next generation of MMA stars while providing investors a chance to own their own professio…
MFC Cuts Prangley for Unacceptable Breach of Contract
Oct 26, 2009 - The Maximum Fighting Championship has taken the necessary steps to strip light heavyweight champion Trevor Prangley of his title and release him from his contract. The move was required when Prangley violated his contract by signing with two smaller organizations while under contract with the MFC. Prangley’s management was informed of the violation after the first offense but Prangley agreed to fight again outside of the MFC in blatant disregard of his signed exclusive contact. “The MFC won’t …
NAMEDROPCOM OFFERS MMA FANS UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS WITH FEDOR “THE LAST EMPEROR” EMELIANENKO
Oct 23, 2009 - CHICAGO, IL (October 23, 2009)- NameDrop.com, in cooperation with M-1 Global, announced that it is offering Mixed Martial Arts fans an unprecedented opportunity to meet and spend time with Fedor Emelianenko prior to his historic battle against undefeated knockout artist Brett Rogers on the November 7th Strikeforce/M-1 Global Fedor vs. Rogers show at the Sears Center in Chicago, Illinois. “NameDrop.com is a new site dedicated to providing subscribers with extraordinary access …
PARADISE WARRIOR RETREAT RETURNS WITH UNPRECEDENTED TRAINING AND SPEAKING SEMINARS
Oct 22, 2009 - PARADISE WARRIOR RETREAT RETURNS WITH UNPRECEDENTED TRAINING AND SPEAKING SEMINARS ON NOVEMBER 7TH AND 8TH IN CHICAGO. MMA Fighters Fedor, Mousasi, Arlovski, Babalu, Werdum and MMA Trainers Tomkins, Miletich, Bormet, Mango part of the PWR All Star Weekend in Chicago. CHICAGO, IL (October 22, 2009)- Paradise Warrior Retreat (PWR), in cooperation with M-1 Global, announced today its 14th celebrity-filled retreat to be held on November 7th and 8th in Chicago, Illinois. PWR 14 will ta…
MMA BIG SHOW SIGNS CONTROVERSIAL FORMER UFC STAR JUNIE BROWNING AND TUF VETERAN LUKE ZACHRICH
Oct 21, 2009 - Indiana (USA): MMA Big Show has signed two-time UFC veteran Junie Browning (3-1) and The Ultimate Fighter alum Luke Zachrich (9-1) to contracts. Browning will debut at November’s MMA Big Show event, “ONSLAUGHT,” while Zachrich will fight at the January 9th event. Junie Browning is a member of Xtreme Couture, and was a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter reality show. In his elimination bout, he defeated Jose Aguilar by TKO, as Aguilar was not able to answer the bell for the 2nd round. Brownin…
Leites joins MFC ranks
Oct 16, 2009 - Brazilian star looking to earn impressive wins By MFC StaffThe detractors have said their piece.Now it’s time to prove them wrong. That is the sentiment coming from the camp of Thales Leites, who has officially signed on to join the middleweight ranks in the Maximum Fighting Championship. In all likelihood, the standout Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace will make his debut with the organization at MFC 23: Unstoppable on Dec. 4 – quite possibly against another top-ranked title contender, Bryan Baker. Le…
365 FIGHT MANAGEMENT FIGHTER RUDY BEARS TO HEADLINE STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS EVENT ON NOV 20
Oct 16, 2009 - Kansas City, KS -- San Jose-based mixed martial arts promotion Strikeforce confirmed Thursday that its Nov. 20 "Strikeforce Challengers" event at the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas will be headlined by blue chip welterweight prospects Rudy Bears (13-5) and Tyron "T-Wood" Woodley (4-0).Bears is a part of the initial class of prospects signed to the brand new 365 Fight Management agency and his headlining status comes on the heels of his recent signing with the new firm."I've been c…
X-1 WORLD EVENTS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE TELEVISION BROADCAST AGREEMENT WITH FIGHTZONE TV
Oct 15, 2009 - Honolulu, HI (USA): X-1 World Events, Hawaii’s premier fight promotion, is pleased to announce a broadcast agreement with FightZone TV. The first event to be aired by FightZone TV will be X-1’s “CHAMPIONS” event. X-1 has built a reputation as a world-class MMA promotional company known for delivering exciting live, arena-based entertainment events to fight fans all over the islands, and “CHAMPIONS” is no exception. Several X-1 World titles are on the line, and some of the fighters showcased…
MMA BIG SHOW WILL BE BRINGING THE ACTION FULL FORCE
Oct 12, 2009 - Indiana (USA): A heavyweight elimination bout headlines MMA Big Show’s next event offering, “FULL FORCE,” live at the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa in Belterra, Indiana on Saturday, October 24th. Also featured will be the first professional women’s bout in Big Show history. All told, 15 bouts are scheduled to entertain fight fans, and the “FULL FORCE” action is sure to be hard-hitting. Tickets are priced at $25, $40, and $45, and are available through Ticketmaster, as well as http://www.mmabi…
HIGHLIGHTS OF FIRST-EVER COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT TO BE SHOWN DURING FRIDAYS EDITION OF "INSIDE MMA" ON HDNET
Oct 8, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas - Last Friday, Titan Entertainment's Combat Sports Championships (www.CombatSC.com), presented by ChokeOutPoker.net, launched a successful maiden voyage at the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS. The live audience in attendance cheered non-stop for the action-packed nine bout card.One of the special guests attending the event was a camera crew from HDNet's nationally televised weekly mixed martial arts show, Inside MMA. For those who missed the inaugural Combat Sports …
Diego Sanchez Supporting Autism at Grapplers Quest
Oct 5, 2009 - Saturday in Long BeachLONG BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2009) --Rising MMA starDiego “Nightmare” Sanchez will be signing autographs and meeting fans all day this Saturday (October 10) at Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition,” at Cal State University in Long Beach’s Pyramid.The special event will help raise funds for an alternative Autism treatment known as a Hyperbaric Chamber -- forced oxygen, neuro-rehabilitating treatment. All proceeds from the first 1…
DEBUT COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS CARD FEATURES MAIN EVENT UPSET AND OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF NOV 20 STRIKEFORCE EVENT
Oct 3, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas - Titan Entertainment's Combat Sports Championships (www.CombatSC.com) made a triumphant debut on Friday night at the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.The nine- bout card featured some of the top rising fight prospects in the Midwest in one of the most well-received cards to hit the area in recent years and included celebrity attendees such as current World Extreme Cagefighting fighters L.C. Davis and James Krause along with former NBA center Scot Pollard.In the …
INAUGURAL COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS CARD ON FRIDAY NIGHT TO FEATURE CAST OF RISING MMA PROSPECTS
Oct 2, 2009 - Kansas City, Missouri --The Combat Sports Championships completed weigh-ins Thursday night at the Argosy Hotel & Casino in anticipation of its first-ever card on Friday night. Tomorrow's debut event for the Combat Sports Championships will feature a co-main event of Bobby Voelker, 20-6, taking on Brendan Seguin, 17-16-1, in a welterweight contest and a featherweight clash between Eric Marriott (14-1) and UFC veteran Ryan Roberts (8-6). Founded by veteran MMA and boxing promoter Joe Kelly…
AUTISM FUNDRAISER OCT 10
Sep 30, 2009 - AT GRAPPLERS QUEST IN LONG BEACH, CALONG BEACH, Calif. (September 30, 2009) - Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition,” is hosting The 2009 West Coast Submission Grappling and Jiu Jitsu Championships on Saturday, October 10, at California State University-Long Beach’s Pyramid. Competition starts at 10:00 AM and runs all day. Discount tickets and fighter registration for the October 10th event are available at: GrapplersQuest.comGrapplers Quest helps raise funds f…
UFC Veteran and World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Alberto Crane Pits His Skills Against Top BJJ Player
Sep 29, 2009 - LOS ANGELES – On November 14, UFC veteran and world jiu-jitsu champion Alberto Crane is scheduled to fight fellow world class jiu-jitsu player Wander Braga at the CALLED OUT MMA II event being held at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. “He’s (Braga) a tough guy. His record [16-1] speaks for itself. I expect a tough fight, but I’ve been training harder than ever and I’m confident in my ability. I’m ready,” said Crane. Recognized as one of the world’s top ji…
LATE CHANGES BOLSTER FIRST-EVER COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT SET FOR THIS FRIDAY, OCT 2
Sep 29, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas - Several changes for Friday's upcoming "TITAN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS" inaugural event has bolstered what was already considered an impressive lineup.The maiden voyage for Titan's "Combat Sports Championship Fight Night 1" is set for this Friday, Oct. 2, at the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas (tickets available at ticketmaster.com and all ticketmaster outlets) will feature two co-main events between welterweight Bobby Voelker and …
MMA BIG SHOW’S UNBEATEN WELTERWEIGHT CHAMP ROGER BOWLING WANTS WAR MACHINE
Sep 27, 2009 - Proposed Fight has Been Canceled Twice due to Injury Indiana (USA): What started out as simply a potentially great fight has evolved into a blood feud between MMA Big Show Welterweight Champion “Relentless” Roger Bowling (6-0) and former UFC bad boy War Machine (10-2). After having to pull out of a fight against Machine twice due to injury, Bowling is being forced to defend himself against all kinds of verbal attacks from his proposed opponent. “Twice we have been scheduled to fight now and twi…
DOMINATING PERFORMANCES AT SEMIFINALS SEND USA EAST AND RUSSIA LEGION TO M-1 CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP CUP
Sep 26, 2009 - Rostov on don, Russia -- Sixteen teams began the season in the 2009 "M-1 CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY AFFLICTION" (www.M-1Global.com) but now just two are left standing following Saturday's semifinal playoff round at the Russian Sport Palace in Rostov on don, Russia.Headed to the finals following dominating team performances are both USA East and Russia Legion, setting up a renewal of a classic sports rivalry that will be played out later this year at the M-1 Challenge Championship Cup.While Legion en…
TITAN ENTERTAINMENT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES FULL 12-BOUT LINEUP FOR INAUGURAL COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT ON OCT 2
Sep 18, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas -- Titan Entertainment announced the full 12-bout lineup Friday morning for its inaugural COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS via its official website at www.CombatSC.com. The debut event is to be held Friday, October 2 and will emanate from the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.Joining the previously announced grudge co-main event featherweight matchup between UFC veteran Ryan "Are You Ready?" Roberts (Omaha, NE) and blue chip 14-1 prospect Eric Marriott (Lee's Summit, M…
MMA Big Show “MAYHEM” Results - Sept 12th
Sep 18, 2009 - Live from the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa This past Saturday, September 12th, the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa was the scene as shooting star fight promotion MMA Big Show brought “MAYHEM” to Midwest fight fans. The event featured hot mixed martial arts action that Big Show fans have come to expect. “The fights were great!” said Big Show President/Promoter Jason Appleton. The main event featured XFC veteran Matt Traylor (3-0) defeating IFL and Bellator veteran Josh “Bam Bam” Souder (7…
M-1 GLOBAL BECOMING AN ONLINE DESTINATION FOR VIDEO STREAMING OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Sep 17, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -M-1Global.com is quickly becoming one of the leading destinations on the Internet for the streaming of mixed martial arts online. In the month of September alone, www.M-1Global.com will offer a free stream featuring M-1 Selection: Ukraine on Sept. 20; the pay-per-view stream of its Sept. 26 M-1 Challenge Playoff Semifinals in Russia (not available in the U.S. or Korea); along with the debut of its brand new free daily feature, "The M-1Global.com Fight of the Day." The Sep…
M-1 GLOBAL OFFICIALS CONFIRM FEDOR EMELIANENKOS NOV 7 FIGHT VS BRETT ROGERS IN THE RETURN OF MMA TO PRIME TIME TELEVISION
Sep 17, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -- Officials from CBS announced Thursday that the long-awaited United States return of M-1 Global's Fedor Emelianenko will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 at a venue to be determined.M-1 Global (www.M-1Global.com) officials can also confirm that Emelianenko will indeed be taking on undefeated 10-0 top-ten ranked heavyweight Brett Rogers in the main event of the first-ever show to be conducted under a three-fight co-promotion agreement between M-1 Global and Strikeforce."We are …
CSC FIGHT NIGHT 1 MATCHUP BETWEEN MARRIOTT AND ROBERTS TURNS INTO A WAR OF WORDS
Sep 16, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas - When Titan Entertainment officials put together a the first-ever fight card for the Combat Sports Championships(www.CombatSC.com) for Friday, Oct. 2 at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, a planned co-main event between featherweights Eric Marriott (14-1) and Ryan "Are you Ready?" Roberts (8-6) was scheduled simply because it had the makings of an exciting fight.However, the fight has taken on a greater level of intensity in recent days with a war or words that has sp…
USA WEST VS USA EAST M-1 CHALLENGE SEMIFINAL MATCHUP ON SEPT 26 TO FEATURE TWO BATTLE OF UNBEATENS
Sep 15, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -- Few head coaches have been more committed to winning the 2009 M-1 Challenge Championship Cup than Team USA West's Colin Oyama. Oyama single-handily raised the bar of competition in the 2009 "M-1 CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY AFFLICTION" when he enlisted top-shelf talents such as former EliteXC fighters Giva Santana and Shane Del Rosario as well as one-time Affliction veteran Fabio "Negao" Nascimento to help spearhead his five-man squad. So while Team USA East waited on pin…
RUSSIA LEGION ANNOUNCES M-1 CHALLENGE SEMIFINAL MATCHUP VS ENGLAND FOR SEPT 26
Sep 14, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -- After compiling a 3-0 team record and a 13-2 individual record en route to a Group D title in the 2009 "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" (www.M-1Global.com), Team Russia Legion is locked and loaded as it ramps up for its run at the M-1 Challenge Championship Cup. First, Russia Legion must win its upcoming best-of-five series vs. Team England on Sept. 26 during the M-1 Challenge semifinals, which will be broadcast live on Internet PPV via M-1Global.com. While Legio…
TITAN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS CONFIRMS ADDITION OF MARRIOTT VS UFC VET ROBERTS
Sep 13, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas -- The highly-popular mixed martial arts website FiveOuncesOfPain.com broke the news late last week about an upcoming featherweight bout between 14-1 blue chip prospect Eric Marriott and UFC veteran "Are you Ready" Ryan Roberts. According to the report, Marriott vs. Roberts has been added to the debut "TITAN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS " (www.CombatSC.com) card on Friday, Oct. 2 at the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas (tickets now on…
Kattar wins NABC MMA East Coast Lightweight Title
Sep 12, 2009 - SALEM, New Hampshire (September 12, 2009) – Red-hot lightweight prospect Calvin “The Boston Finisher” Kattar may not have lived up to his nickname last night, but he captured the NABC MMA East Coast lightweight title by going the distance for the first time in his young pro career, winning a 5-round decision against Andrew “New York State of Mind” Montanez in the American Steel Cagefighting (ASC) main event at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire. ASC 2 was presented in associa…
USA VS RUSSIA SPORTS RIVALRY TO BE REKINDLED DURING TONIGHTS EPISODE OF THE M-1 CHALLENGE ON HDNET
Sep 11, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -- It's a classic rivalry that has transcended into nearly every sport: The United States vs. Russia. And on Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on HDNet (www.HDNetFights.com) that rivalry will be rekindled when Team USA West faces Fedor Emelianenko's Team Russia Imperial during the 2009 "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" (www.M-1Global.com). Emanating from Seoul, South Korea, the two Group B rivals will jockey for position as USA West and Russia Imperial attempt a semifina…
UFC Veteran and World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Alberto Crane Inks Deal with Fight of Your Life Communica
Sep 11, 2009 - LOS ANGELES – On September 1, Fight of Your Life Communications (FOYL) agreed to terms with mixed martial arts (MMA) star Alberto Crane. FOYL will provide public & media relations services for Crane as he continues his fight career, as well as for the gym he owns, Legacy Mixed Martial Arts Academy, which is located in Encino, CA. “I’m excited. I’m a big believer in what quality PR can do, and I feel comfortable with Fight of Your Life facilitating that for us. I know they’ll help me reach …
TEAM ENGLAND READY TO PROVE THE CRITICS WRONG ONE MORE TIME DURING M-1 CHALLENGE SEMIFINALS
Sep 10, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland - Adversity in sports has a tendency to bring teammates closer together, and for the much-maligned Team England, the hurdles they have faced during the 2009 edition of the "M-1 CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY AFFLICTION" (www.M-1Global.com) have made its quintet as thick as thieves. The adversity Team England has faced has come in the form of constant criticism about its selection of fighters populating its five-man roster in the year-long M-1 Challenge, an International team-based co…
ALL-STAR MIDWEST LINEUP SET TO KICK OFF TITAN ENTERTAINMENTS NEW COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS FIGHT PROMOTION ON OCT 2 IN KANSAS CITY
Sep 9, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas -Titan Entertainment Owner and President Joe Kelly announced Wednesday the formation of a brand new full-time mixed martial arts promotion to be known as Titan Entertainment's Combat Sports Championships (www.CombatSC.com). "After having established a strong track record with my old Titan MMA shows, I am excited to be back to promoting full-time MMA in the Kansas City market," said Kelly. "With Titan MMA on hiatus, we were able to bring some nationally televised MMA ev…
Newly Signed Prater Gets Title Shot
Sep 8, 2009 - By MFC Staff Brazilian Carlo Prater couldn't have picked a better time to sign a three-fight deal with the Maximum Fighting Championship. With his name on the dotted line, Prater not only seals up a multi-fight contract but also secures himself a title shot - an opportunity he'll get right out of the gate when he meets Antonio "Mandingo" McKee for the MFC lightweight belt at MFC 22: Payoff. "Carlo's credentials are fantastic and he will deservedly get a chance at the tit…
Former IFL Vet Delson Heleno joins WEC Vet Chuck Grigsby on USA East M-1 Challenge Semifinal Playoff Roster
Sep 8, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -- As has been the case for much of the season, USA East -- winner of Group C in the M-1 Challenge -- has once again made wholesale changes to its roster in anticipation of its Sept. 26 semifinal playoff matchup vs. USA West in Russia. The lone holdover from Reed Wallace's team is none other than one-time WEC veteran Chuck "The Reverend" Grigsby, who competed for USA East during two of its three regular season meets. After suffering a decision loss on Aug. 16 in Holland vs…
CHOKEOUTPOKERNET MAKES WORLDWIDE DEBUT IN STYLE WITH WAMMA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION FEDOR EMELIANENKO IN ITS CORNER
Sep 8, 2009 - Orlando, Florida -- ChokeOutPoker.net, an educational, online poker site whose tagline states "It's not a game. It's a fight", celebrated the launch of its website on August 28, 2009 in style. ChokeOutPoker.net, which embraces the lifestyle shared by many mixed martial art enthusiasts from around the world, made its world debut during "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH," an MMA event televised live nationally on HDNet from the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Missouri. "We couldn't …
USA WEST FINALIZES FOUR FIFTHS OF ITS ROSTER FOR SEPT 26 M-1 CHALLENGE SEMIFINALS IN RUSSIA
Sep 7, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -Considered by many pundits to be the odds-on favorite to win the 2009 M-1 Challenge, Team USA West announced Monday four fifths of its roster for its upcoming semifinal matchup on Sept. 26 in Rostov, Russia. USA West earned front-runner status after besting Brazil Naja, Russia Imperial, and South Korea in a deep Group B pool by posting a perfect 3-0 record and a stellar individual record of 13-2. But while USA West will field a formidable lineup vs. its U.S. counterparts, …
GLADIATOR CHALLENGE STRIPS HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DAVE HUCKABA OF THE TITLE
Sep 4, 2009 - Failure to honor agreement cited as reasoning Apple Valley, CA -- Gladiator Challenge (GC), one of the top MMA promotions in California, has made the decision to strip two-time heavyweight champion Dave Huckaba of the title for his failure to honor his contract agreement. Huckaba was scheduled to defend his belt against Dan Severn at “Nemesis” on Saturday, August 22nd, but failed to do so. Gladiator Challenge Owner/Promoter Tedd Williams stated, “In order to be fair to both the fans and the ot…
“MAYHEM” WILL EXPLODE AT MMA BIG SHOW’S SEPTEMBER 12TH EVENT
Sep 2, 2009 - Indiana (USA): On September 12th, “MAYHEM” will commence at the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa in Indiana, as rising fight promotion MMA Big Show presents its next event. Former MMA Big Show Middleweight Champion and ex-Rich Franklin training partner Mojo Horne (6-1) recently lost his title to John Troyer at the June 20th “CONVICTION” event, and he’s hungry to earn a title rematch. Standing in his way, and looking to get his own shot at the title will be EliteXC, Bellator, KOTC and ShoXC veter…
XFC Returns to Tampa Sept 5TH 2009
Sep 2, 2009 - AFTER MONTHS OF TRAVELING THE SOUTHEAST, XFC RETURNS WITH ONE OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE FIGHT CARDS OF THE YEAR.TAMPA, FL: On September 5th, 2009 the XFC will reward its’ fans with one of the most highly competitive fight cards of the year broadcast “Live” on HDNet from the St. Pete Times Forum. The XFC promises a night of exciting, unpredictable fights full of action and excitement. September 5th will be the first hometown show in over 10 months and with their homecoming; the XFC is looking…
GRAPPLING WITH AUTISM, SEPTEMBER 26 IN LANCASTER
Sep 1, 2009 - Jonathan Cimins, nephew of Grapplers Quest Founder, Brian Cimins, was diagnosed with Autism at only eighteen months of age. For the last five years, with his brother Paul and the Cimins family, they’ve created “Jonathan’s Team” to help support Autism Awareness and help raise funds for Education, Treatments, and hopefully a Cure at each Grapplers Quest Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament nationwide. On Saturday, September 26th, Grapplers Quest, “The World’s…
"KING MO" LAWALS DESTRUCTION OF MARK KERR CAPS OFF THRILLING NIGHT OF FIGHTS AT "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH"
Aug 29, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas --Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal showed stateside fans exactly what all of the hype surrounding him was all about as he made surprisingly short work of UFC veteran Mark Kerr in the main attraction of "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH" , which aired live on in the United States on HDNet and around the world via Internet PPV on www.M-1Global.com. While many in attendance were aware of the fact that Kerr was coming into the fight as a heavy underdog, having taken…
ASC new launching pad for MMA fighters
Aug 28, 2009 - Kattar-Montanez Headlines Icenter in Salem, New HampshireSALEM, New Hampshire (August 28, 2009) – American Steel Cagefighting (ASC) was established to entertain New England fight fans as well as to provide a stage where mixed martial arts fighters can be scouted by world-class promoters.ASC’s marketing ability has already paid dividends for one fighter, Kevin “Shaman” Jordan, who was so impressive in ASC’s first show this past July 31, he has been signed to fight Ray “Sugarfoot” Sefo…
WORLD COMBAT SPORTS CHALLENGE PRESENTS “FEMALE FURY II”
Aug 27, 2009 - San Francisco, CA (USA): World Combat Sports Challenge (WCSC), a rising fight promotion based in the Bay Area, is proud to present the first-ever all-female Muay Thai/mixed martial arts event in California history, as “FEMALE FURY II” takes place on Saturday, September 19th at the historic Kezar Pavilion in San Francisco, CA. Many Muay Thai and MMA world championships will be decided on this hybrid fight card, and Doors will open at 5 PM, and the fights will start at 6 PM. The match-ups are st…
INTENSE AMOUSSOU - DOYLE STAREDOWN HIGHLIGHTS "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH" WEIGH-INS
Aug 27, 2009 - Kansas City, Missouri - Considered by many pundits to be nothing more than an opponent for Karl "Psycho" Amoussou, John "The Iron Bull" Doyle sent a message Thursday afternoon during weigh-ins for "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH" that he did not venture to Kansas City to lose. Amoussou vs. Doyle will be just one of seven total bouts to be featured during Friday's HDNet telecast (10 p.m. ET) that will emanate from the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City (tickets still available at Tick…
GLADIATOR CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BELT ON THE LINE AS GLADIATOR CHALLENGE PRESENTS RETALIATE
Aug 26, 2009 - Wendover, Nevada -- Gladiator Challenge (GC), one of the longest-running MMA promotions in existence, proudly presents “RETALIATE” on Saturday, August 29, live from the Wendover Nugget Casino in Wendover, Nevada. The main event will feature Jake "The Snake" Paul, defending his GC Welterweight World Title Belt against Lee Doss in an exciting rematch. Also showcased will be former UFC fighter Andy Wang. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with fights beginning at 7:00 p.m., as GC has scheduled at least acti…
AUG 28 ROLLOUT OF CHOKEOUTPOKERNET BEGINS WITH 7-0 RECORD AT RECENT M-1 EVENT
Aug 25, 2009 - ChokeOutPoker.net is a new hybrid lifestyle online poker brand that caters to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans around across the globe. The site will make its official launch Friday, Aug. 28, to coincide with its sponsorship of "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL: BREAKTHROUGH", a live HDNet telecast airing at 10 p.m. ET.The online poker educational site was built to appeal to the hip, old-school affluence and lifestyle personified by such iconic figures as Hugh Hefner, Steve McQueen, and Ernest Hemi…
FIVE BOUT UNDERCARD AT "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH" TO BE STREAMED LIVE ON SHERDOGCOM
Aug 25, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas -- M-1 Global has announced that it will partner with the highly-popular mixed martial arts website Sherdog.com to stream its five-bout undercard of this Friday's "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL: BREAKTHROUGH" free of charge at 8:15 p.m. ET, just prior to HDNet's national telecast at 10:00 p.m. ET. The free streaming of the undercard (card subject to change) is in addition to M-1's recent announcement of plans to stream the main card to International audiences outside of…
FULL 12-BOUT CARD FINALIZED FOR "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH"
Aug 23, 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas - With less than one week to go until Friday's "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH" event live from the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, M-1 Global officials have released the final 12-bout card. With six televised bouts scheduled to air during the HDNet telecast (10:00 p.m. ET, check local listings for channel availability) plus a special sparring exhibition between M-1 fighters Fedor Emelianenko and newly-crowned Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gega…
"PSYCHO" AMOUSSOU READY TO MAKE HIS NAME IN THE US ON AUG 28 AT "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH"þ
Aug 21, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -- Voted by Sherdog.com as the number one European MMA prospect, Frenchmen Karl "Psycho" Amoussou is no secret to die-hard MMA fans.For the past year and a half, Amoussou has been a staple of M-1's M-1 Challenge telecasts on HDNet each and every Friday night. But for the first time ever on Friday, Aug. 28, Amoussou will look to take his career to new heights when he competes on live television in the U.S. for the first time ever."I've already fought in Kansas City during last …
“MAYHEM” WILL EXPLODE AT MMA BIG SHOWS SEPTEMBER 12TH EVENT
Aug 21, 2009 - Live, September 12th at Belterra Casino Resort & Spa Indiana (USA): On September 12th, “MAYHEM” will commence at the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa in Indiana, as rising fight promotion MMA Big Show presents its next event. Former MMA Big Show Middleweight Champion and ex-Rich Franklin training partner Mojo Horne (6-1) recently lost his title to John Troyer at the June 20th “CONVICTION” event, and he’s hungry to earn a title rematch. Standing in his way, and looking to get his own…
Kattar fighting for MMA Title on 9/11 American Steel Cagefighting show
Aug 21, 2009 - Icenter in Salem, New HampshireSALEM, New Hampshire (August 20, 2009) – The Boston-New York City sports rivalry enters the cage Friday night, September 11 as American Steel Cagefighting (ASC) presents, in association with the Icenter and Bellabance Beverage of Nashua (NH), its second mixed martial arts show, featuring a pair of NABC MMA East Coast Championship fights, at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.Hot, popular prospect Calvin “The Boston Finisher” Kattar (7-0-1) takes on Andre…
NEW VIRAL VIDEO CHRONICLES MO LAWALS US HOMECOMING AT "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH"
Aug 20, 2009 - As an amateur wrestler in the United States, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal was a former NCAA Champion, a former NCAA All-American, and a one-time Olympic hopeful. However, to die-hard mixed martial arts fans, Lawal has become known as a future MMA mega-star thanks to his 4-0 pro MMA record that has been compiled in Japan. But on Friday, Aug. 28 in Kansas City at the historic Memorial Hall and live on HDNet, Lawal will fight for the first time on U.S. soil against former NCAA Champion Mark Kerr at…
WAMMA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAND ASSET DIGITAL
Aug 20, 2009 - NEW YORK (August 20th, 2009) -- The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) today announces a new strategic partnership with Brand Asset Digital, the distributed technologies company. The association between the two groups will help WAMMA incorporate new sponsorships into traditional and electronic platforms. "We believe our combined efforts will help bring new sponsors into the MMA arena," says WAMMA CEO Dave Szady. "It will also help advance WAMMA's mission of promoting the integr…
INTERNATIONAL FIGHT FANS TO GET THEIR CHANCE TO WATCH FEDOR AND MOUSASI LIVE ON INTERNET PPV
Aug 20, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland - With final preparations being made for "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH" on Friday, August, 28, M-1 Global announced Thursday that the International feed of the event will be available on Internet pay-per-view via M-1Global.com and Mixfight.ru."HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH" will be headlined by the United States debut of former NCAA All-American "King" Mo Lawal as he takes on former PRIDE and UFC star Mark "The Smashing Machine" Kerr.Into addit…
NICK THOMPSONS MISFORTUNE CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR JOHN DOYLE AT "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH"
Aug 19, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -- Another significant change has been made to next Friday's "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH" telecast (live at 10 p.m. ET), with "The Iron Bull" John Doyle stepping in to fight Karl Amoussou on Aug. 28 in Kansas City at the historic Memorial Hall (tickets available at Ticketmaster.com and all local Ticketmaster outlets) following an injury to Nick Thompson."Nick was sparring very hard on Monday and sustained a cut," said M-1 Global (www.M-1Global.com) Vice Pres…
NEW SCHOOL TAKES ON OLD SCHOOL FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT STRAP AS GLADIATOR CHALLENGE PRESENTS “NEMESIS”
Aug 17, 2009 - Konocti, Calif. -- Gladiator Challenge (GC), one of the top MMA promotions in California, proudly presents “Nemesis” on Saturday, August 22nd, live from the Konocti Vista Casino in Konocti, California. GC has scheduled more than 10 action-packed bouts, including a Gladiator Challenge World heavyweight title fight between the man who holds the belt, Dave Huckaba (11-3), and MMA legend and UFC Hall of Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn (89-16-7). A classic striker versus grappler match-up, the main ev…
RUSSIA LEGION AND USA EAST JOIN USA WEST AND TEAM ENGLAND IN M-1 CHALLENGE SEMIFINALS
Aug 16, 2009 - Hilversum, Holland -- With the completion of its eighth and final regular season event of the 2009 "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction," the final playoff field of four has been set. Both Russia Legion and USA East qualified for the playoffs on Sunday night at Studio 22 in Hilversum and will be heading to the M-1 Challenge semifinals on Sept. 26 in Russia. Russia Legion won Group D following its 5-0 sweep of Team Turkey. Led by welterweight Magomed Shihshabekov, voted the eighth best Europ…
CLEAN SWEEP BY TEAM ENGLAND AT M-1 CHALLENGE CLINCHES SEMIFINAL BERTH
Aug 15, 2009 - Hilversum, Amsterdam -- After being passed over in the inaugural M-1 Challenge last year, Team England made up for lost time by clinching the Group A title following its 5-0 team victory over Spain. With the victory, Team England will continue on into the M-1 Challenge post-season. England entered the night tied for the lead in Group A with Team France but left little to chance by sweeping Spain. By the time France took to the stage vs. Japan, it still had a chance to supplant England if they…
M-1GLOBALCOM TO OFFER SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS M-1 CHALLENGE EVENTS VIA INTERNET PPV
Aug 14, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland - With one of the largest weekends of fighting in the history of MMA on tap, M-1Global.com announced Thursday that it will be making all 31 fights in this weekend's two-day M- 1 Challenge event at Studio 22 in Hilversum, Holland available on Internet PPV. Orders for the event are now being accepted via M-1Global.com (use the SMS payment widget on the right side of the page) with pricing packages for one or two days (price varies upon region; broadcast not available in the U.S…
AFTER MONTHS OF TRAVELING THE SOUTHEAST, XFC RETURNS WITH ONE OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE FIGHT CARDS OF THE YEAR
Aug 10, 2009 - On September 5th, 2009 the XFC will reward its’ fans with one of the most highly competitive fight cards of the year. The XFC promises a night of exciting, unpredictable fights full of action and excitement. September 5th will be the first hometown show in over 10 months and the XFC expects a high attendance upon it’s homecoming. Not to mention it is the first Tampa event to be live on HDnet. The first “…
M-1 GLOBAL "BREAKTHROUGH" EVENT MOVED TO KANSAS CITY; NEW MAIN EVENT BETWEEN "KING" MO LAWAL VS MARK KERR
Aug 10, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -- M-1 Global (www.M-1Global.com) officially announced Monday morning that its August 28 "Breakthrough" event scheduled to be televised live in the U.S. has been moved from the Los Angeles Convention Center to the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City. "The change in venues is unfortunate, however, the change was necessitated due to circumstances beyond our control," said M-1 Global Chief Operating Officer Joost Raimond. "We had a partner in Los Angeles that backed out of c…
Nine Second knockout Featured on Fridays M-1 Challenge Episode
Aug 7, 2009 - Team England's Ian Butlin and Team France's Maktar Gueye only know how to fight one way: full speed ahead. The two lightweight freight trains collided in the night on June 6 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City and the outcome was explosive. The nine second knockout between Gueye and Butlin will be just one of five fights featured during Friday's telecast of the M-1 Challenge (www.M-1Global.com) at 8 p.m. ET on HDNet. In addition to the stunning knockout, Friday's episode will also feature Engl…
Fedor Signs: Strikeforce and M-1 Global To Co-Promote Worlds # 1 Heavyweight MMA Fighterþ
Aug 3, 2009 - NEW YORK (August 3, 2009)--After a week of intense negotiations and speculation, the hottest topic of discussion in the professional fight world has come to a head as the world's number one heavyweight and most sought after mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko has signed a historic, multi-fight agreement that will see him headline mega-events co-promoted by world championship promotions STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global. Emelianenko, known globally as Fedor, will…
Gordon wins in a “Flash”
Jul 31, 2009 - SALEM, New Hampshire (July 31, 2009) – Veteran Doug “Flash” Gordon (10-7-0) stunned local favorite Nate “The Future” Lamotte (10-5-0), of Manchester (NH), to win the main event last night in American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) inaugural mixed martial arts show at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire. Lamotte tapped out at 2:01 of the first round, when Gordon locked in a guillotine choke. “I didn’t really set it up,” Gordon remarked. “He just gave it to me. It was a good fight, though.…
M-1 GLOBAL ISSUES NEW STATEMENT REGARDING UFC NEGOTIATIONS
Jul 31, 2009 - Due to a large amount of media requests, M-1 Global Co-Owner and President Vadim Finkelchtein has released the following statement in response to questions regarding an update on the status of contract talks between Fedor Emelianenko and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. "There have been recent reports stating that talk between M-1 Global and the UFC regarding Fedor fighting in the UFC have ended. Like some of the other reports that have surfaced, this is incorrect."It is unfortunate that so …
MMA Big Show: “UNSTOPPABLE” Results - July 25th Live from the Belterra Casino Resort and Spa
Jul 30, 2009 - This past Saturday, July 25th was the scene of the latest offering from rising fight promotion MMA Big Show, as “UNSTOPPABLE” hit the fight fans in Indiana. Included on this star-studded show was a main event featuring UFC veteran Johnny “The Hater Hurter” Rees taking on Jorge Gurgel Academy Brown Belt Chris Wells. The co-main event showcased shooting star “Relentless” Roger Bowling defending his MMA Big Show Welterweight strap, as well as his undefeated record, against Devon Plaisaince. A…
FEDOR EMELIANENKO ADDRESSES THE MEDIA FOR FIRST TIME SINCE "TRILOGY" CANCELLATION
Jul 29, 2009 - Anaheim, Calif. -- In front of many leading members of the MMA media, former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko addressed the public Wednesday for the first time since Affliction announced last week that it was canceling its planned "Trilogy" pay-per-view event. M-1 U.S.A. Vice President Jerry Millen opened the press conference held at the International Room inside the DoubleTree Hotel & Resort in Anaheim by revealing that Emelianenko will adorn the cover of an upcoming video ga…
Fridays ASC MMA show in NH Streaming Free
Jul 29, 2009 - Lamotte-Gordon headline at Icenter in Salem, New HampshireSALEM, New Hampshire (July 29, 2009) – Friday night’s (July 31) inaugural American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) mixed martial arts show, headlined by Manchester welterweight Nate “The Future” Lamotte (10-4-0), of Manchester, against Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0) will be “streamed” live, for free, from the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire. The fights will be “streamed” on www.americansteelcagefighting.com, but blacked out locall…
KIMO – STILL IN THE FIGHT
Jul 28, 2009 - JULY 28, 2009 - HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA—KIMO LEOPOLDO is alive, well, and still in the fight. The only thing dying here is the integrity of “news” website, TMZ.COM. The website, in its haste to be first to press with its “news,” printed, and later confirmed, a wholly fabricated article that LEOPOLDO was dead. The failure by TMZ.COM to do its due diligence before rushing to publish this story was a reckless breach of journalistic ethics with real fallout. Chief in this fallou…
MacDonald to face Lutter at MFC 22
Jul 28, 2009 - Can the ‘TUF Killer’ terminate ‘The Serial Killer’?Jason “The Athlete” MacDonald picked up a new nickname by taking out former reality show stars Ed Herman and Chris Leben. MacDonald was dubbed the “TUF Killer” for those blazing-hot submission victories, and he followed it up later on with a dominating ground-and-pound stoppage of Rory Singer. Once more MacDonald will get to prove himself against a “TUF” fighter, although this time around it will be against a “TUF” champion. The superfight fo…
FEDOR EMELIANENKO TO ADDRESS THE MEDIA DURING WEDNESDAY PRESS CONFERENCE IN ANAHEIM
Jul 28, 2009 - Anaheim, Calif. - Ever since Affliction announced late last week that its "Trilogy" event scheduled for Aug. 1 had been canceled, the combat sports world collectively has waited for an official response from former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko.On Wednesday at 1 p.m. PT inside the DoubleTree Hotel in Anaheim, Calif., Emelianenko will address the media for the first time since last week's sudden cancellation. During the press conference, Emelianenko will discuss the ramifications o…
SOUTHEAST’S BEST GRAPPLE AUGUST 8TH IN FLORIDA
Jul 28, 2009 - CORAL SPRINGS, FL: On Saturday, August 8th, Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition” is bringing The 2009 Southeast Championships to The Coral Springs Gymnasium on 121 East Sunset Road in Coral Springs, Florida. The Best Team in the Southeast 2009 title is on the line, drawing an expected 1,000 competitors and 110 teams from the Southeastern region, especially Florida. Some of the World’s Best Grappling teams are already entered including American Top Team, Pa…
Open Letter from KIMO
Jul 28, 2009 - I’d like to thank all the members of the media, my fans, friends, and especially my family members with regards to their concern and support about me. I went to sleep late Monday (July 20) and woke-up to my promoter, Ron Kort, shaking me sometime between 12-1 PM/PT on Tuesday, telling me that the media is going crazy over my death, and that he and others had been looking everywhere for me. I had spent the night with a friend and my phone was turned off like it normall…
FOLLOWING COACHING STINT ON THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER, TOM BLACKLEDGE SET TO RETURN TO THE M-1 CHALLENGE
Jul 27, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland - When Team England submitted their roster for the June 6 best-of-five M-1 Challenge (www.M-1Global.com) matchup vs. France, light heavyweight Tom Blackledge was a noticeable absentee. Following a successful M-1 debut this past April in Japan in which Blackledge submitted Tatsuya Mizuno with a rear naked choke at 3:22 of round 1, Blackledge emerged as one of England's team leaders. At the time, Team England indicated that Blackledge had been scratched due to injury. Howe…
Lamotte headlines vs Gordon Friday night in ASC MMA show
Jul 27, 2009 - Icenter in Salem, New HampshireSALEM, New Hampshire (July 27, 2009) – Manchester welterweight Nate “The Future” Lamotte headlines Friday night’s (July 31) inaugural American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) mixed martial arts show against dangerous Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0) at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire. Lamotte (10-4-0), who is part owner of Team Burgess in Manchester, started learning mixed martial art disciplines when he was eight, transferred it over to combat fighting with …
Affliction Trilogy Cancelled
Jul 27, 2009 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seal Beach, California (July 24, 2009) – The highly anticipated fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett at the Affliction Trilogy MMA show has been cancelled. The mega fight was scheduled to take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim on August 1st. The unforeseen license denial of Josh Barnett gave Affliction limited time to find a replacement and adequately promote the new main event. “Finding an opponent for the number one ranked MMA heavy…
Honda Performance Development Inc Launches Grassroots Motorsports Initiative
Jul 24, 2009 - 07/24/2009 -ELKHART LAKE, Wis. - Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD), the authorized Honda and Acura auto racing company in North America, today announced a new automotive initiative targeted at expanding its presence in the grassroots motorsports market.The broad-based initiative will include the development of products and services that support competition in the amateur and entry-level professional ranks, and will also include integrated marketing ac…
M-1 CHALLENGE KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR FEATURED TONIGHT AT 8 PM ET ON HDNET
Jul 24, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland -- If the M-1 Challenge regular season ended today, Raymond Jarman's first round knockout of Ivan Ivanov would likely win the promotion's "Knockout of the Year" award. That's saying a lot in a season that has included a plethora of fantastic finishes, most notably Herbert "Whisper" Goodman's come-from-behind last second KO earlier in the year. And while Jarman's finish occurred much earlier in his fight than Goodman's, the sheer athleticism featured in his flying knee strik…
Kimo Leopoldo: The Jesus Christ of the MMA Industry
Jul 23, 2009 - IRVINE, California (February 2, 2008) – “Jesus Christ took three days to come back from the dead,” a joking Kimo Leopoldo said, “but it only took me a few hours to be resurrected. I am the second resurrection. The funny part, given the time constraints, was I was almost late to my own funeral.” As one of its pioneers, KIMO has contributed greatly to the MMA community. He jump-started his MMA career in his first pro fight by issuing a beating to immortal Royce Gracie, wh…
DON FRYE VS "KING" MO LAWAL TO HEADLINE FIRST-EVER M-1 BREAKTHROUGH EVENT ON AUG 28 LIVE ON HDNET
Jul 23, 2009 - M-1 Global (www.M-1Global.com) officials announced on Thursday the birth of its new premium fight series, "M-1 Breakthrough." Officially titled "M-1 Global Presents Breakthrough," the first event has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28 and will be held in conjunction with the IMMAE (www.IMMAE.tv) in Los Angeles, Calif. at the Convention Center. The event will be televised live on HDNet and headlined by MMA legend and former UFC champion Don "The Predator" Frye (20-7-1) taking on former NCAA ch…
FEDOR AND FINKLECHTEIN COMMENT ON BARNETT CONTROVERSYþ
Jul 23, 2009 - During an early-morning press conference in Russia, M-1 Global President and Co-Owner Vadim Finkelchtein and M-1 Global fighter Fedor Emelianenko addressed the Russian media in regards to various topics. However, the most noteworthy were Finkelchtein and Emelianenko's comments regarding the recent Josh Barnett controversy. M-1 Global owner and president Vadim Finkelchtein and M-1 Global fighter Fedor Emelianenko were both on hand for a special press conference with the Russian media on Thursd…
UFC, WEC, AND ELITEXC VETERANS CLARK, DOYLE, AND BRENNEMAN ADDED TO USA EAST ROSTER FOR AUG 15-16 M-1 CHALLENGE
Jul 21, 2009 - With welterweight Steve Carl still sidelined by leg surgery and lightweight Renato Migliaccio now on the shelf due to shoulder surgery, USA East has been forced to make multiple roster changes in anticipation of its Sunday, Aug. 16 M-1 Challenge matchup vs. Team Benelux. The best-of-five series, scheduled to emanate from Studio 22 in Hilversum, Holland and will be televised live via Internet PPV on www.M-1Global.com (not available in the U.S. or Korea), is set to serve as the feature attracti…
M-1GLOBALCOM PRESENTS FREE LIVE FIGHTS ON TUESDAY, JULY 21
Jul 20, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland - During last June's M-1 Challenge, M-1 Global officials held an MMA event in one of the most unique venues ever to host an MMA event with multiple episodes taped on the deck of "The Flying Dutchman." And next week M-1 will re-visit last year's groundbreaking event at "The Dutchman," a converted Yacht now serving as a high-end restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia owned by M-1 Global President Vadim Finkelchtein. That's because the ship has been chosen to serve as the next v…
MMA BIG SHOW’S JULY 25TH EVENT WILL BE “UNSTOPPABLE”
Jul 20, 2009 - Live, July 25th at Belterra Casino Resort & Spa Indiana (USA): Indiana’s top fight promotion, MMA Big Show, is putting on a show that can only be labeled as “UNSTOPPABLE.” The Belterra Casino Resort & Spa in Veevay, Indiana will be the site, and 12 professional and amateur bouts will be presented. Featured in the main event will be two-time UFC veteran Johnny “The Hater Hurter” Rees taking on Jorge Gurgel Academy Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt Chris Wells in an anticipated bout. Sporting a 10-2 r…
Three is not a crowd for Manchester MMA fighters
Jul 20, 2009 - Lamotte-Gordon headline July 31 ASC debut show at Icenter in Salem, New HampshireSALEM, New Hampshire (July 20, 2009) – Manchester mixed martial arts fighters Nate “The Future” Lamotte, Ryan “The Lion” Schieding and Adam “Lonewolf” McQuaid really have each other’s backs.All three will be in action July 31 on American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) inaugural show at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire. Lamotte (10-4-0) headlines against dangerous Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0) in…
RISING STARS EDUARDO PAMPLONA AND MIKHAIL ZAYATS TO BE FEATURED DURING TONIGHTS (7/17) EPISODE OF THE M-1 CHALLENGE ON HDNET
Jul 17, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland - After Group B rivals Russia Imperial and Team Brazil (Naja) both sustained upset losses during the season opener of the "2009 M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction " in Tacoma, Wash., earlier this year, the two are now set to go head-to-head during Friday's edition of the M-1 Challenge (www.M-1Global.com) on HDNet at 8 p.m. ET. In one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, Imperial, the defending M-1 Challenge Champions, will look to redeem itself against Braz…
FEDOR Steals Glory
Jul 15, 2009 - from Latest Heavyweight VillainSEAL BEACH, California (July 15, 2009) — Even in promotions he doesn’t fight for, Fedor is the star. In the wake of Brock Lesnar’s current heavyweight win, Fedor Emelianenko is the talk of the town. Leave it to Fedor to steal another man’s fire without ever uttering a word. Lesnar’s bad behavior at his recent victory has his name appearing in all kinds of sports and mainstream media venues. But much of the attention gets instantly shifted away from hi…
THE ANSWER MAN Starring Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham to Premiere as a Sneak Preview on HDNet Movies
Jul 15, 2009 - HDNet Movies Logo. (PRNewsFoto/HDNet Movies) DALLAS, TX UNITED STATES Film to Premiere Wednesday, July 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET - Two Days Prior to its National Theatrical ReleaseDALLAS, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- HDNet Movies presents a special Sneak Preview of the movie THE ANSWER MAN, starring Jeff Daniels (The Squid and the Whale), Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls) …
GEWIK MOUSASI, OLDER BROTHER OF GEGARD MOUSASI, SET TO COMPETE IN THE M-1 CHALLENGE ON AUG 15
Jul 14, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland - For the past three years, Gewik Mousasi, older brother of former DREAM middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi, has focused on becoming one of Holland's best MMA trainers. Most recently, Mousasi has served as a coach for Team Benelux in the "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction."However, on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Studio 22 in Hilversum, Holland (just outside of Amsterdam), Gewik will take on the unique role of player-coach as he returns to active competition as the heavyweight r…
ASC signs hot prospect Calvin Kattar for 911 MMA show
Jul 14, 2009 - Lamotte-Gordon headline July 31 debut show at Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire SALEM, New Hampshire (July 14, 2009) – Fledging mixed-martial-arts promotional company, American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC), has signed one of the top MMA prospects on the East Coast, lightweight sensation Calvin Kattar, to fight on ASC’s September 11th show at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire. The 21-year-old Kattar (6-1), from Methuen (MA), will attend ASC inaugural pro show, …
Tequila CAZADORES(R) Presents the Third Authentic Spirit Award to Honor UFC Fighter Randy Couture
Jul 13, 2009 - Tequila CAZADORES(R) Presents the Third Authentic Spirit Award to Honor UFC Fighter Randy Couture. (PRNewsFoto/Tequila CAZADORES(R)) MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES MIAMI, July 13/PRNewswire/ --Tequila CAZADORES((R)), the number-one premium tequila in the world(1) and Official Spirits Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship((R)) ("UFC((R))"), is proud to a…
The Worlds Best Heavyweights Appear on This Weeks Inside MMA on HDNet
Jul 10, 2009 - HDNet logo. (PRNewsFoto/HDNet) DENVER, CO UNITED STATES …
USA WEST BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT ON HDNET
Jul 10, 2009 - Amsterdam, Holland - Considered by many M-1 Challenge (www.M-1Global.com) insiders to be the team to beat for the championship in 2009, Team USA West is slated to return to the airwaves on Friday at 8 p.m. ET on HDNet. Led by undefeated prospects Shane Del Rosario and Dave Jansen, USA West will be put to the test when it faces South Korea in Tokyo, Japan at Differ Ariake. The five-man American squad will look to preserve its perfect record as it prepares for its post-season debut in the fall.…
NAMEDROPCOM OFFERS MMA FANS UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS WITH FEDOR EMELIANENKO
Jul 10, 2009 - CHICAGO, IL (July 10) - NameDrop.com (www.NameDrop.com) announced today that it is offering Mixed Martial Arts fans an unprecedented opportunity to meet and spend time with WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko during the week of the Affliction M-1 Global "Trilogy" event. The week-long buildup will include a face-to-face meeting with Fedor and culminate with an appearance as Fedor's personal guest at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. for his title defense against former UFC heavyweight …
Gormley: Born & Bred to Fight
Jul 9, 2009 - Fedor Emelianenko-Josh Barnett headline August 1 “Trilogy” PPV show in Anaheim SEAL BEACH, California (July 9, 2009) — Fighting has flowed through Chase Gormley’s bloodline for generations. Even before he was born, he was destined to meet others in combat in the ring. Son and younger brother of professional boxers, the unbeaten heavyweight (6-0-0) was an NAIA All-America wrestler at Lindenwood University. Now he brings the whole mixed-martial-arts package to his August 1st fight against forme…
FIGHTMETRIC® CELEBRATES UFC 100 WITH COMPLETION OF STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN OF EVERY FIGHT IN MODERN UFC HISTORY
Jul 8, 2009 - Washington, D.C. -- In anticipation of UFC 100, FightMetric (www.fightmetric.com), the world's first comprehensive mixed martial arts statistics and analysis provider, announces the completion of the most extensive statistical breakdown of UFC fights in existence. "We are very proud to announce the completion of our modern UFC database," said FightMetic creator Rami Genauer. "Every relevant offensive or defensive maneuver to ever take place since UFC 28 has now been documented.As MMA gro…
UFC Press Release - UFC Signs Television Deal with Grupo Televisa
Jul 8, 2009 - UFC® EXPLODES INTO MEXICO AND LATIN AMERICA WITH GRUPO TELEVISA,WORLD'S LARGEST SPANISH-SPEAKING MEDIA COMPANYNetwork Celebrates Deal with Free Channel 9 Broadcast of UFC 100 on Saturday, July 11 Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The organization that changed the fight business forever, and the brand that delivers the most exciting live event around the globe, the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, announced today that it has signed a major new multi-faceted television agreement in Mexico with the world’s…
UFC Press Release - HOLLY MADISON TO BE "GUEST" OCTAGON GIRL FOR UFC® 100
Jul 7, 2009 - “GIRLS NEXT DOOR" AND "DANCING WITH THE STARS" BEAUTY MAKES STAR TURN —LITERALLY—AROUNDTHE OCTAGON AT BIGGEST UFC EVENT IN HISTORY!Las Vegas, NV (USA) -- Already in Las Vegas for her newly-premiered and well-received production at Planet Hollywood called “Peepshow”, Holly Madison expressed interest at a recent Ultimate Fighting Championship event that she wanted to take a spin around the Octagon ® for UFC® 100 this Saturday night. The fight card, taking place at Mandalay Bay, is expec…
Gomi-Oliveira completes Affliction M-1 Global’s “Trilogy” PPV card
Jul 6, 2009 - Fedor Emelianenko-Josh Barnett headline August 1 in Anaheim SEAL BEACH, California (July 6, 2009)—Japanese combat fighting superstar Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi has been added to the Affliction M-1 Global’s locked-and-loaded “Trilogy” card against upset-minded Rafaello “Tractor” Oliveira, completing the five-fight Pay-Per-View event, live August 1 from Honda Center in Anaheim.The premier heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter in the universe, Russian icon Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenk…
USA WEST CLINCHES M-1 CHALLENGE POST-SEASON BERTH WITH 5-0 ROUT OF RUSSIA IMPERIAL
Jul 4, 2009 - Seoul, South Korea - USA West became the first team from the 2009 "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" (www.M-1Global.com) season to clinch a semifinal final playoff berth on Saturday night. The post-season berth was locked down after taking first place in Group B by defeating the defending 2008 M-1 Challenge Champions, Team Russia Imperial. While family and friends celebrate the Fourth of July at home in America, USA West held a celebration of its own in Seoul after recording its second 5…
USA WEST LOOKING TO CLINCH SEMIFINAL BERTH DURING SATURDAYS M-1 CHALLENGE EVENT IN SOUTH KOREA
Jul 3, 2009 - Seoul, South Korea - At the start of the 2009 "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction " season, USA West's playoff fortunes were hardly a lock due to being placed in a loaded Group B that includes South Korea , Brazil , and the defending '08 M-1 Challenge Champions, Fedor Emelianenko's Team Imperial . But thanks to a deep roster, USA West is currently 2-0 and just one win away from clinching a semifinal berth. With a win in Saturday's best-of-five series vs. Imperial, USA West can claim …
UFC Press Release - BRIT PACK RALLY BEHIND BISPING AHEAD OF UFC 100 BATTLE
Jul 3, 2009 - Hardy, Kelly, Etim, Pearson, Taylor and Hathaway come out fightingLondon, England – An army of Brits currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) organisation have come out in force and unanimously backed countryman Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping to overcome Dan Henderson at UFC 100(R) on Saturday, July 11 in Las Vegas. Middleweight contenders Bisping and Henderson will draw battle lines in a three-round contest at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, both well aware that victory c…
UFC Press Release - WHO COULD BE THE NEXT UFC® OCTAGON GIRL™?
Jul 2, 2009 - WHO COULD BE THE NEXT UFC® OCTAGON GIRL™?UFC® AND MAXIM PARTNER TO FIND OUT AT UFC® FAN EXPO™Las Vegas, NV – It’s the Ultimate gig in the world of sports modeling, and when The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) decided to search for potential new Octagon Girls™, it reached out to the only magazine devoted to discovering new beauty around the world: Maxim, the largest young men’s lifestyle magazine in America. The result? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for attendees of the UFC® Fan Ex…
HDNets Inside MMA Presents an In-Depth Discussion With Top MMA Trainers
Jul 2, 2009 - HDNet logo. (PRNewsFoto/HDNet) DENVER, CO UNITED STATES …
UFC Press Release - FOUR GRAPPLING SUPERFIGHTS FEATURED AT UFC® FAN EXPO™
Jul 1, 2009 - The world’s best, including Japanese legend Rumina Sato, hit the mat to cap off the largest submission grappling tournament in historyLas Vegas, NV – Rumina Sato. Fredson Paixao. Joe Stevenson. UFC 100 Limited Edition Collectible Coin Set Related ProductsUFC $100 Ultimate Hat Collector's SetUFC 100 Event PosterUFC $100 Unreal DVD CollectionUFC 100 Official Program Related NewsThe Breakdown:…
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