(PRESS RELEASE) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced today that the bout between former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and Brazilian knockout artist Thiago Silva will headline UFC 108 as Antonio Rodrigo ”Minotauro” Nogueira today was forced to pull out of his fight with Cain Velasquez due to ... Read More »
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PATRIOT CENTER – FAIRFAX, VA – JANUARY 11, 2010 (PRESS RELEASE) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) comes to Virginia for the first time in its history on Monday, January 11th for another hard-hitting edition of UFC Fight Night Live on Spike TV. ... Read More »
With five straight knockouts Jose Aldo seeks to claim WEC Featherweight Title on Nov. 18
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – While the combat sports community is focused on the likes of Randy Couture, Brandon Vera, Dan Hardy, and Mike Swick this weekend, there is a fiery Brazilian who believes that he’ll soon captivate the world’s ... Read More »
First UFC event in Virginia features top lightweight contenders
“UFC Fight Night” On Spike TV To Take Place At The Patriot Center In Fairfax, VA On January 11 “UFC Fight Night” on Spike TV heads to the suburbs of Washington D.C. on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 9:00pm ET/PT for the ... Read More »
Fabricio Werdum and Jeff Curran are guests this week on HDNet’s “Inside MMA”
Episode goes behind-the-scenes to catch soldiers as they train in mixed martial arts – and for war – and dissects past and future fight promotions - Friday, November 13 at 9:00 p.m. ET (PRESS RELEASE) – On this Friday’s “Inside ... Read More »
Nogueira vs. Velasquez battle for number one contender spot at UFC 108
Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena – Tickets on Sale Saturday, Nov. 14 at Noon PT (PRESS RELEASE) – Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a heavyweight legend looking to climb to the top of the mountain one more time following ... Read More »
Remaining bouts for UFC 106 confirmed
(PRESS RELEASE) – With the return of UFC superstar Tito Ortiz engaged in a rematch with former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin and two of the welterweight class’ most exciting knockout artists, Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson, ready to trade ... Read More »
NFL legend and Patriots linebacker to tackle the jobs that make sports work in new original series on Versus
Sports Jobs With Junior Seau Kicks Off With Two Episodes on Dec. 2 (PRESS RELEASE) – On the field, on the ice, in the cage or behind the wheel, professional athletes have to be tough. But what does it take ... Read More »
Former Strikeforce champ Cung Le returns to action Dec. 19 against Scott Smith
(PRESS RELEASE) – The stakes will be high when STRIKEFORCE closes out a spectacular 2009 with the return of one of the most prolific and exciting fighters in Mixed Martial Arts – unbeaten former STRIKEFORCE world middleweight champion Cung Le, ... Read More »
Coming to CBS Saturday: Fedor-Rogers and return of MMA, final presser quotes & pics
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Mixed Martial Arts fighters who will appear on the CBS Television Network this Saturday, Nov. 7 (9 p.m. ET/PT) and executives for Strikeforce and M-1 Global participated in a jam-packed final press conference at CBS Channel ... Read More »
Strikeforce – Challengers Series 4 weigh-in photos & quotes
(PRESS RELEASE) – All 18 fighters who will compete in the Strikeforce Challengers mixed martial arts (MMA) event on Friday, Nov. 6 weighed in on Thursday at the World Sports Café in Fresno, Calif. In the main event on SHOWTIME, ... Read More »
“HDNet Fights presents World Victory Road – Sengoku 11″ premiering live on HDNet
Tune in after Fedor’s fight to catch top fighters headlining this impressive card early Saturday morning, November 7, at 2:00 a.m. ET on HDNet (PRESS RELEASE) – HDNet will broadcast exclusive LIVE coverage of “HDNet Fights Presents: World Victory Road ... Read More »
HDNet’s “Inside MMA” to broadcast live from the “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” weigh-ins
Lashley, King Mo, Shamrock and Special Guests join Kenny, Bas and Ron to breakdown one of the most anticipated fights of the year - Friday, November 6 at 6:00 p.m. ET (PRESS RELEASE) – HDNet’s “Inside MMA” will provide LIVE, exclusive ... Read More »
Former WBC & WBA welterweight boxing champion, Ricardo Mayorga signs exclusive MMA fight deal with Shine Fights
(PRESS RELEASE) – Legendary Nicaraguan boxing great, Ricardo Mayorga has his sights set on being a mixed martial artist and is the latest top-tier athlete to join what is now the fastest growing MMA promotion in the world. “I think ... Read More »
Strikeforce open workout pics & quotes: Fedor, “Mayhem,” Mousasi, Werdum, Silva
(PRESS RELEASE) – The famed Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi, colorful, flamboyant Jason “Mayhem” Miller and heavyweights Fabricio Werdum and Antonio “Big Foot” Silva” participated in a media workout Wednesday at POW Kickboxing. In ... Read More »
“Relentless” Roger Bowling signs with Strikeforce
(PRESS RELEASE) - “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 ... Read More »
Strikeforce fighters team up to fight youth bullying
(PRESS RELEASE) - Jason “Mayhem” Miller has already shown the world that he’s no fan of bullies. Now, the host of MTV’s smash-hit reality series “Bully Beatdown” has been joined by fellow STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts (MMA) stars Scott “Hands of ... Read More »
WEC announces Varner-Henderson title unification bout
(PRESS RELEASE) – World Extreme Cagefighting® announced today that the long-awaited lightweight title unification bout between reigning champion Jamie Varner and interim champion Ben “Smooth” Henderson will take place on Sunday, Jan. 10 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif. In ... Read More »
Dream welterweight champ Zaromskis signs with Strikeforce
(PRESS RELEASE) – DREAM Welterweight Grand Prix Champion Marius “Whitemare” Zaromskis (13-3) of Lithuania has signed a multi-fight agreement with world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE. Known for his explosive, highlight reel kicks, the 29-year-old, world-ranked Zaromskis has ... Read More »
UFC 106 main and co-main events officially announced
(PRESS RELEASE) – In April of 2006, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin engaged in an unforgettable three round battle that left fans demanding a rematch between two of the best light heavyweights on the planet. On Saturday, November 21st, at ... Read More »
WEC announces another stacked card in Las Vegas for Dec. 19
PRESS RELEASE - Las Vegas, NV (USA) World Extreme Cagefighting announced today a lightweight showdown that will have tremendous implications on the future of the 155-pound division. On Saturday, Dec. 19 from The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, ... Read More »
Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm re-signs with Strikeforce
PRESS RELEASE – StrikeForce lightweight Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm has re-signed with the promotion, inking a two-year deal that will bring him 6-12 fights over the life of the contract. The undefeated Beerbohm (13-0) is one of the top prospects ... Read More »