Nick Diaz stopped by to talk to PROMMA.INFO’s “Fast Eddie” Constantine about his super fight with Lucas Leite at the 2009 Gracie Open. Diaz also touched on Jay Hieron, his next MMA bout, the new Stockton gym, cross training and ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Shawn Tompkins discusses resignation from Xtreme Couture
Shawn Tompkins (0-4 as a pro) reveals that he has indeed left Xtreme Couture and discusses why he made the decision. He says they are still on good terms but he wanted to move on and “build a legacy” for ... Read More »
Junie Browning issues apology
“A human being is a lot more complicated than people think it is,” says Junie Browning as he attempts to explain why he reportedly assaulted some nurses and told them he would “kill and rape their family” when they tried ... Read More »
King Mo signs with Strikeforce (updated)
Sherdog.com is reporting that Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal has signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce and could fight for the organization as early as December. PROMMA.INFO has unsuccessfully attempted to contact Lawal and his manager to confirm the news. According ... Read More »
It’s over – Chuck Liddell cut from Dancing with the Stars
Well it’s over. Chuck Liddell has been cut from Dancing with the Stars. Tuesday night on ABC’s hit television show it was announced one-by-one which couples had received enough votes and would continue in the competition. Kelly Osbourne was safe, ... Read More »
“MMA H.E.A.T. – The Show” now airing on iBN Sports and PROMMA.INFO
Foothill Ranch, Calif. (October 13, 2009) – Internet sports television broadcaster iBN Sports has produced and published episode one of “MMA H.E.A.T. – The Show.” The program mixes Hollywood entertainment with sports lifestyle and industry coverage in a half-hour format hosted ... Read More »
Three bouts confirmed for UFC 107 in Memphis on Dec. 12
PROMMA.INFO was notified by the Ultimate Fighting Championship today via press release of three confirmed fights for “UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez” in Memphis, Tenn. On Saturday, Dec. 12, the UFC will bring their very special brand of sports entertainment ... Read More »
Heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar trains for UFC 106 bout with Shane Carwin
On Nov. 21, 2009, two of the biggest, strongest men ever to step inside any MMA cage anywhere will face off for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 106 in Las Vegas, Nev. In this newly-released video we get to ... Read More »
Chad George’s “Road to Japan” blog – day 2
Projekt Label fighter Chad “Savage” George (10-4) was recently invited to Japan to train with the camp of Japanese Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Being that Chad has a fight coming up on Nov. 14 against Greg Guzman at “Called Out ... Read More »
Cain Velasquez UFC 104 video blog – part 1
Cain Velasquez may very well be possessed. In part one of his UFC 104 video blog series Cain is seen hanging out with teammates Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck and training at American Kickboxing Academy. Pay particular attention to his ... Read More »
MMA Hollywood: Public Enemies
In this segment entitled “MMA Hollywood” we will take a look from time-to-time at MMA fighters who have made the crossover into acting and we will review and rate their movies. Sound fun? Then check it out. For this, our ... Read More »
CageDivas episode 4 – featuring Esther Lin and Erin Toughill
The CageDivas arrived with two stellar interviews to kick off the month of October. CageDiva’s Kim Kasper, Laura McKinney and Miesha Tate talked to one of the most recognized and renowned photographers in MMA; Esther Lin. The ladies asked Esther ... Read More »
ICC fight card set for Oct. 17 at the Isle of Capri Casino in Lula, Mississippi
Infinite Combat Championship (ICC) will hold their Oct. 17 card at the Isle of Capri Casino in Lula, Miss. south of Memphis. ICC has held nine very successful fights in Tupelo, Miss. over the past three years and maintains a ... Read More »
Shane Del Rosario vs. Brandon Cash added to Strikeforce Challengers on Nov. 6
The SHOWTIME-televised fight card for “Strikeforce – Challengers Series 4,” set for Friday, Nov. 6, at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., is coming together nicely. PROMMA.INFO was notified Monday via press release that a fight between undefeated heavyweight ... Read More »
PRO MMA Exclusive Interview – Lana Stefanac
PRO MMA.INFO’s “Fast Eddie” Constantine caught up with one of the most talented female fighters in the world; Lana Stefanac. The undefeated mixed martial artist and 2009 Mundial Heavyweight and Absolute champion talked openly about her Abu Dhabi match, Gina ... Read More »
Chuck Liddell – Dancing with the Stars round 4
Chuck Liddell and partner Anna Trebunskaya were back Monday night, Oct. 12, for their fourth round on the hit ABC television show “Dancing with the Stars.” Chuck put on his cowboy hat and got out his lasso for this week’s ... Read More »
Rene Nazare defends his lightweight title at “Reality Fighting: Ferocity” in Plymouth, Mass. on Nov. 7
On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) brings mixed martial arts to Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Mass. with “Reality Fighting: Ferocity.” The event will feature a lightweight title fight between undefeated Reality Fighting champ Rene ... Read More »
Spike TV to telecast selected fights from UFC 104 prelims on Saturday, Oct. 24
On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, UFC 104 will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. and will broadcast live on pay-per-view. Now for the second time in a row, the UFC will be making a minimum of ... Read More »
Chad George’s “Road to Japan” blog – day 1
Projekt Label fighter Chad “Savage” George (10-4) was recently invited to Japan to train with the camp of Japanese Shooto legend Rumina Sato. Being that Chad has a fight coming up on Nov. 14 against Greg Guzman at “Called Out ... Read More »
Dana White on Jim Rome is Burning
UFC President Dana White was recently on the popular ESPN sports show “Jim Rome is Burning” to talk about a number of issues including UFC’s mainstream acceptance, the rift that still exists between White and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Kimbo Slice, ... Read More »
PROMMA.INFO Exclusive Interview – Nathan Diaz
PROMMA.INFO’s “Fast Eddie” Constantine caught up with UFC Lightweight Nate Diaz at the 2009 Gracie Open in San Francisco, Calif., at the Kezar Pavilion this past Saturday. Diaz talked about his victory over Adam Piccolotti in the Brown Belt division, ... Read More »
Carlos Newton defeats Shonie Carter in “Warrior-1: High Voltage” main event – full results
A couple of MMA pioneers stepped in the cage at W-1 “High Voltage” Saturday at the Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau, Quebec. Carlos “The Ronin” Newton (15-13) took on “Mr. International” Shonie Carter (48-20-7) in the main event of what ... Read More »