Returning to the UFC Octagon for his third time this weekend will be heavyweight Dave Herman. Herman will face TUF 10 winner Roy "Big Country" Nelson as part of the UFC 146 Pay-Per-View main card taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. ProMMAnow.com talks with Herman about getting the call to fight on short notice and if he did anything special to prepare for Nelson's ground game. Herman also discusses his loss to Stefan Struve in his last fight, and much more. Read More »
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ProMMAnow.com reporter Joe Gugelman recently caught up with mixed martial arts manager to the stars Ed Soares at the 2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach and he brought us up to date on what is going on with several fighters from his Team Black House stable. Read More »
Interview: Frank Shamrock on ‘Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier’ and life after fighting
As always, MMA legend Frank Shamrock will be performing commentating duties this weekend on Showtime when Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier put a bow on the Strikeforce heavyweight tournament. In an interview with 1st Quarter radio on Thursday, Frank shared his thoughts on the tournament final between Barnett and Cormier, as well as the Strikeforce lightweight title fight between Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson. He also discussed his life after fighting and the long-term dangers for MMA fighters. Read More »
Mauro Ranallo on voicing ‘Caged’ audiobook and his personal connection to the project
Iconic MMA broadcaster Mauro Ranallo talks about voicing the audiobook version of Cameron Conaway's novel "Caged: Memoirs of a Cage-Fighting Poet" and his personal connection to the project. He also talks about why Conaway's work is something to be on the lookout for in the future. Read More »
Dustin Poirier analyzes what went wrong in UFC on FUEL TV 3 loss to ‘Korean Zombie’
UFC featherweight contender Dustin Poirier (12-2) discussed what went wrong in his submission loss to "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 3 and where he needs to improve for the future. Read More »
Inside the Cage Radio with guests Gilbert Melendez and ProMMAnow.com’s Jack Bratcher
Inside the Cage Radio with host Greg DeLong welcomed ProMMAnow.com Founder Jack Bratcher to discuss Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal's new deal with Spike TV's TNA Impact Wrestling and simultaneous signing with Bellator Fighting Championships. Also, Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez came on to talk about his upcoming title defense this Saturday against longtime rival Josh "The Punk" Thomson and what would happen if the UFC wanted him to fight friend and training partner Nate Diaz. Read More »
Video: Interview with Rener Gracie at World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
ProMMAnow.com reporter Joe Gugelman was on the scene in Long Beach, Calif. over the weekend for the 2012 World Jiu Jitsu Expo and caught up with Rener Gracie. Rener gave his thoughts on the BJJ superfight match-ups. He also explained why he felt the Gracie Breakdown videos have become so popular and talked about the Gracie Bullyproof program, why it is so effective and why school systems and law enforcement have embraced it. Read More »
Video: Cesar Gracie talks Nick Diaz vs. Braulio Estima
Prior to anyone knowing Stockton brawler Nick Diaz would pull a no-show against BJJ superstar Braulio Estima at the 2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach on Saturday, ProMMAnow.com reporter Joe Gugelman caught up with Nick's coach and manager, Cesar Gracie, to talk about the match-up. Gracie also discussed Nick's trouble with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and Nate Diaz's title shot. Read More »
Interview: ONE FC’s CEO Victor Cui
Some know him as the CEO of ONE FC, some know him as the Most Powerful Man in Asian MMA. Some know him as Victor, and of course, some know him as that dude with the most awesome tailored suits. Regardless of what you want to call the head honcho of Asia’s biggest MMA promotion, ONE Fighting Championship, Victor Cui has done more for Asian MMA in one year than anyone could dreamed possible. Read More »
UFC vet Ian Loveland looking to bounce back at Tachi Palace Fights 13
Former UFC bantamweight Ian Loveland could be on the fast track back to a major promotion with a win at Tachi Palace Fights 13 on May 10 in Lemoore, Calif. Read More »
Video: Jessica ‘Evil’ Eye talks about her win at Bellator 66
ProMMAnow.com's Dr. Rhadi Ferguson interviews Jessica "Evil" Eye following her unanimous decision win over Anita Rodriguez at Bellator 66. Jessica talks about fighting at home, community involvement, her wicked jab and more. Read More »
On a whim and a prayer: The fantastic tale of ‘The Saint Lion’ Gurdarshan Mangat
The "Saint Lion" Gurdarshan Mangat talks about his MMA background and training for his upcoming fight with Liu Si Cong at Super Fight League 3 on May 6 in New Delhi, India. Read More »
Interview: After ‘rough’ start UFC on FOX 3′s Tim Elliott looks for biggest win of his career
After an 0-2-1 start, Tim Elliott turned his MMA career around and has won all eight of his subsequent bouts. This Saturday he makes his UFC debut against John Dodson at UFC on FOX 3. Read More »
India’s Kultar Singh Gill returns home for Super Fight League 3
Indian MMA veteran Kultar Singh Gill will return to his homeland to take on Quinton Arendse at Super Fight League 3 on May 6 in New Delhi. Gill shares his thoughts on the match-up and fighting in India. Read More »
Video: Rick Hawn talks win over Lloyd Woodard at Bellator 66
ProMMAnow.com's Dr. Rhadi Ferguson talks with fellow 2004 U.S. Olympic judo team member Rick Hawn following his knockout win over Lloyd "Cupcake" Woodard in the Bellator season six lightweight tournament semifinals. Read More »
Carla Esparza: ‘Jessica Aguilar, I want you’
Women's MMA fighter Carla Esparza talks with us about the current state of women's MMA and tells us she wants a rematch with Jessica Aguilar. The two fought last June at Bellator 46 with Aguilar winning a close split decision. Read More »
Interview: Coming off injury UFC on FOX 3′s Pascal Krauss ‘ready to scrap’
After being sidelined for all of 2011 with a shoulder injury, undefeated Pascal Krauss returns to the Octagon this Saturday to take on John Hathaway at UFC on FOX 3. Read More »
SFL’s James ‘The Colossus’ Thompson talks Bobby Lashley and more
Pro MMA Now speaks with MMA veteran James "The Colossus" Thompson on his upcoming fight at the Super Fight League 3 event against Bobby Lashley. Read More »
Video: Daniel Cormier and Josh Barnett Strikeforce heavyweight tournament final Q&A
Strikeforce heavyweight tournament finalists Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier sit down for a lengthy Q&A with MMA media. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio: Francisco Rivera interview, MMA news
Francisco "Cisco" Rivera talked about his upcoming bout at Tachi Palace Fights 13 against Alexander Crispim and his desire to return to the UFC. We also discussed this week's top MMA news stories. Read More »
URCC’s Angelito Manguray talks on being a dentist, his comeback and being 40-ish
We talk with Angelito "The Saint" Manguray who will be making his long awaited return to the URCC at "URCC 21: Warpath" against Team Buffet's Will "The Kill" Chope. Read More »
Yves Jabouin eyes contender status at UFC on Fuel 3
UFC bantamweight Yves Jabouin (17-7) will look to get his third win in a row at 135 pounds when he faces Jeff Hougland on the UFC on Fuel TV 3 main card. Read More »