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Gary Thomas is an avid MMA fan with a special emphasis on regional events. He is the founder and writer at BluegrassMMA.com and host of BluegrassMMA Live and Pro MMA Now Radio. When not doing something MMA related its all about family and finding ways to make fun of Brian Furby. You can follow him on Twitter @GaryThomasMMA

Nick Newell stripped of XFC title after refusing to fight Scott Holtzman

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The main event of XFC 24 was set to pit fast rising lightweight Scott Holtzman (4-0) against the champion Nick Newell (9-0). Newell made his way through the ranks after the XFC signed him following their open fighter tryouts. Holtzman won his way into the promotion as an amateur and has since finished three of his four opponents to capture the number one contender spot for Newell's belt. We learned today that Newell has refused to sign a contract to fight Holtzman. Read More »

Pro MMA Now Radio returns with Anthony Birchak and Ryan Benoit tonight at 10 p.m. ET

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The cherry on top of your weekend is back tonight with plenty to discuss in the world of mixed martial arts. From Maximum Fighting Championships 37 we welcome bantamweights Anthony Birchak and Ryan Benoit. Both men make their MFC debut in the new 135 pound division. Neither have been shy when talking about their feelings leading up to the fight and tonight we don't expect that to change. Read More »

Luis Santos brings deep well of experience to XFC debut

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Luis "Sapo" Santos (54-9-1) has quite the resume going into his XFC 23 "Louisville Slugfest" match up with Shamar Bailey. Santos has recorded 54 wins in his mixed martial arts career that dates back to 2000. He brings that experience into a fight with a solid wrestler and UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator veteran in Shamar Bailey(15-8-0). Read More »

Dan Hardy talks training, Matt Brown and post MMA life

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Dan Hardy joined the guys at Pro MMA Now Radio this past week and chatted on a wide variety of different topics. Hardy revealed he is already five weeks into training camp for his April 20th fight against Matt Brown at UFC on Fox 7. He talked about his trip to Peru after his win over Duane Ludwig and what he plans on doing after his days inside the cage. Read More »

Pro MMA Now Radio returns with Dan Hardy, Jose Garcia, Rick Bassman and Dr. Jon Gelber LIVE at 10 p.m. ET

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Ready to put an end to the weekend and kick start the new week, Pro MMA Now Radio returns tonight with over two hours of great interviews from four very different people. UFC welterweight Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy joins us to start the program. Dan is lined up to fight at UFC on Fox 7 in April against Matt Brown. We will talk to Dan about his fight, Dana's recent comments about releasing fighters and more. Read More »

‘XFC 22: Crossing the Line’ weigh-in results and photos

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It all goes down Friday night inside the Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, North Carolina for "XFC 22: Crossing the Line". Tonight though 21 of the 22 fighters made weight with one lone fighter coming up just short. It appears D'Juan Owens (6-4) was 1.2lbs over the limit, weighing in at 147.2 in his featherweight bout against Nate "The Train" Landwehr (2-0). The fight is still a go though. Read More »

Dana White UFC 157 pre-fight scrum: Gay Fighters, Cutting Fitch + Having 100 Fighters Too Many

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Dana White talked with the media today leading up to UFC 157 and addressed several hot topics that are on the forefront of the sport right now. Dana discusses Liz Carmouche and the fact that she is openly gay. He assures any male fighters that if they come out they will no be treated any different or promoted any different. He talks at length about the recent cuts and speaks on the backlash from fans for releasing Jon Fitch. Read More »

Pro MMA Now Radio returns tonight with UFC on Fuel 7 preview and Cung Le at 9 p.m. ET

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We are settling into our new night and new time but look to bring you the same great show you've come to expect each week. Tonight we will look back on the week that was, look ahead to the week that will be and have a great featured interview as well as an event preview. Jack and Gary will talk UFC on Fuel TV 7, V3 Fights President Nick Harmleier will be calling in and UFC middleweight and action movie star Cung Le will join us. Read More »

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