Sunday night is upon us and so is a new round of interviews and conversation tonight on Pro MMA Now Radio. Several big happenings this weekend as MFC 37 took place Friday night in Edmonton. We were on hand for V3Fights in Nashville and have the recap of both events as well as two interviews on tap. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionNick Newell stripped of XFC title after refusing to fight Scott Holtzman
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 welcomes Mark Pavelich and Jason Zentgraf tonight at 10 p.m. ET
It is fight week for our Canadian friends at the Maximum Fighting Championship. MFC 37 "True Grit" goes down this Friday night and airs live to over 45 million homes on AXS TV. Tonight we welcome back the boss and one of our favorite figures in the sports, Mark Pavelich. Pavelich has assembled possibly one of the best in MFC history with several big match ups. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio returns with Anthony Birchak and Ryan Benoit tonight at 10 p.m. ET
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
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 »
ProWMMA Now! welcomes Tamikka ‘Boom Boom’ Brents tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET
Another episode lined up and ready to go. ProWMMA Now! returns tonight with undefeated pro fighters Tamikka “Boom Boom” Brents. Brents sits at 2-0 in her young pro career and has a fight lined up against Holly Hartley. Gina and ... Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio returns with Smealinho Rama, Chris Barnett and Francisco Rivera tonight at 10 p.m. ET
Is it Sunday already? Yes it is and it means that Pro MMA Now Radio is back with another episode to quench your MMA thirst. Tonight we welcome MFC 37 main event fighters Smealinho "The Prince" Rama (6-0) and Chris "Beast Boy" Barnett (7-1) to the program. Read More »
Marlon Moraes happy with where he is in his career
World Series of Fighting bantamweight star Marlon Moraes joined Pro MMA Now Radio Sunday night to talk about his win over Tyson Nam and the four fight win streak he is riding. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio: Jessamyn Duke, Shannon Knapp, Emanuel Newton, Mike Winkeljohn
A long title means a stacked show tonight. We will travel from the upcoming Invicta FC 5 event and end in New Mexico with one of the most elite coaches in the business. We kick things off at 10 p.m. ET live tonight. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio: Will Calhoun, Kana Hyatt, Craig Zimmerman & Dominic Clark 10 p.m. ET
Tonight we switch it up and talk to two up and comers in the world of Tennessee MMA. Greg Stratman and Will Calhoun headline Ground Gamez "Organized Chaos" on April 6th in Franklin. We will talk to the featherweights and their trainers about this event and what lies ahead in their careers. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio welcomes Doug ‘The Rhino’ Marshall and Tony Fryklund tonight at 10 p.m. ET
Heavy hitters and veterans of the sport join us tonight to talk about two very different points in their careers. We also have much to talk about following UFC 158 as well as two big events taking place this week. RFA returns as they visit Colorado and World Series of Fighting lands in Atlantic city for their sophomore event. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio with Soa Palelei, Igor Gracie and Invicta champion Jessica Penne tonight at 10 p.m. ET
Tonight's lineup is sure to bring every MMA fan something. From the passion and determination of Soa "The Hulk", the BJJ lineage of Igor Gracie or the tales of champion Jessica Penne we have something for you. Read More »
Soa ‘The Hulk’ Palelei signs with the UFC
Excitement struck Twitter as Australian heavyweight Soa "The Hulk" Palelei began a tweeting spree announcing that he has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio returns with UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga, Rose Namajunas and Chad George at 10 p.m. ET
We are here tonight to end or start your week, however you see it. It is that time of the week for another Pro MMA Now Radio and tonight we have much to discuss in the world of mixed martial arts. Read More »
Dan Hardy talks training, Matt Brown and post MMA life
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
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
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 »
Scott Holtzman talks XFC 22 main event match up with Jason Hicks
Sunday night XFC lightweight Scott “Hotsauce” Holtzman joined us on Pro MMA Now Radio to talk about his upcoming main event fight against Jason “The Ronin” Hicks at XFC 22 “Crossing the Line” that takes place February 23rd at The ... Read More »
Dana White UFC 157 pre-fight scrum: Gay Fighters, Cutting Fitch + Having 100 Fighters Too Many
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 with XFC’s Pearl Gonzalez, Nate Landwehr, Angela Magana and Scott Holtzman tonight at 10 p.m. ET
It is fight week for our Florida based friends at Xtreme Fighting Championships and the regional powerhouse returns to Charlotte North Carolina for XFC 22 “Crossing the Line“. Looking to follow up on a sold out XFC 19 last fall, ... Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio returns tonight with UFC on Fuel 7 preview and Cung Le at 9 p.m. ET
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 »
Invicta FC 5 taking shape as several key match-ups announced
Invicta Fighting Championships has had a big week dropping several announcements about their upcoming Invicta FC 5 event that takes place in early April. So far two Invicta FC title fights as well as a former Strikeforce champion and Bellator champion are scheduled to appear on the card. Read More »