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"Bellator V" weigh-in results & photos

“Bellator V” weigh-in results & photos

PRO MMA (promma.info) has received the official weigh-in results for “Bellator V” which  took place today in Dayton, Ohio. The start of the semi-final tournament series begins tomorrow, May 1st at Hara Arena with the lightweights and will continue with featherweight bouts at “Bellator VI” in Corpus Christ on May 8th, and the welterweights at [...]

Sengoku: Eighth Battle preview

Sengoku: Eighth Battle preview

HDNet will broadcast “Sengoku: Eighth Battle” live from Japan at 3:00 AM ET/12:00 AM PT this Saturday morning, May 2nd. The card contains the quarterfinals of their Featherweight Grand Prix, as well as several interesting non-tournament bouts. As always PRO MMA (promma.info) has a full preview for you.
Tournament Bouts
Hatsu Hioki (18-3-2) vs. Ronnie [...]

War Machine post UWC 6 comments

War Machine post UWC 6 comments

Since being ostracized by both the UFC and Bellator, War Machine has hit the local circuit. This past weekend he made his UWC debut at their “Capital Punishment” card. He had a little more trouble than expected with Reshad Woods, but in the end was able to finish the fight in the second [...]

Phil Davis post UWC 6 comments

Phil Davis post UWC 6 comments

At this last weekend’s “UWC 6: Capital Punishment” card, Phil Davis dominated veteran Terry Cohens from the top position en route to a first round TKO stoppage. After the victory that moved his professional record to 3-0, the former Nittany Lion national champion spoke to the media. PRO MMA (promma.info) staff writer Richard [...]

WEC announces remaining bouts for "Brown vs. Faber 2" on June 7

WEC announces remaining bouts for “Brown vs. Faber 2″ on June 7

PRO MMA (promma.info) was notified by the WEC on Wednesday of the full fight card  for “Brown vs. Faber 2″ scheduled to take place at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California on Sunday, June 7 and to air live on Versus.
In the main event, former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber will get the opportunity to win [...]

The Ultimate Fighter: U.S. vs U.K. episode 5 recap

The Ultimate Fighter: U.S. vs U.K. episode 5 recap

In this episode USA lightweight Santino Defranco (13-4) gets selected to fight Englishman Andre Winner (9-2-1).
Tempe, Arizona’s Santino Defranco reveals he originally tried out for TUF season 2 but was sent home because he had two brain aneurysms. Now he is back, all healed up, fighting for his chance to win a contract with the [...]

"M-1 Challenge: Japan - 3rd Edition" summary and results

“M-1 Challenge: Japan – 3rd Edition” summary and results

On Wednesday April 29th, Team England made its debut in the 2009 “M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction” at Differ Ariake in Tokyo, Japan. PRO MMA (promma.info) has been notified of the results.
Team England was pitted against Team Japan and thanks to Simon Phillips, Matt Thorpe, Tom Blackledge, and Rob Broughton, England walked away with a [...]

PRO MMA sponsored fighter, Greg Maynard, ready for his final amateur bout

PRO MMA sponsored fighter, Greg Maynard, ready for his final amateur bout

PRO MMA (promma.info) sponsored fighter, Greg Maynard (7-2), will be fighting in his final amateur bout this Saturday May 2nd.
Greg’s opponent will be David Cagg (5-2) and they will be fighting at AAF’s (All-American Fight Sports) “Release the Beast” show beginning at 7:30 PM at Franklin High School in Franklin, Ohio.
Greg was one of [...]

"SSF Invitational 10: Darkness" takes place this Saturday May 2nd in Clarksville, Tennessee

“SSF Invitational 10: Darkness” takes place this Saturday May 2nd in Clarksville, Tennessee

PRO MMA (promma.info) has received the full lineup of fights for “SSF Invitational 10: Darkness” which will take place at Appleton’s Harley Davidson in Clarksville, Tennessee this Saturday, May 2nd. There will be a total of sixteen MMA fights scheduled for the show including four title fights.
UFC veteran Hermes Franca will be there cornering [...]

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Shinya Aoki - photos

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Shinya Aoki – photos

The number one ranked WAMMA Lightweight Champion of the world Shinya Aoki took on the WAMMA Heavyweight Champion of the world Fedor Emelianenko in a “special super exhibition” match held Wednesday night, April 29th in Tokyo during the “M-1 Challenge: Japan” tournament where Team England was making their debut.
There were approximately 1,000 spectators on hand [...]

Dana White Talladega video blog with Chuck Liddell

Dana White Talladega video blog with Chuck Liddell

Dana White and Chuck Liddell along with their kids, take a little road trip to Talladega to hang out with the NASCAR folk. It’s the UFC President and “The Iceman’s” first visit to a NASCAR event and they get the royal treatment complete with Alabama moonshine. They get to ride in the pace car too. [...]

Anderson Silva's manager, Ed Soares, talks with PRO MMA about Forrest Griffin fight

Anderson Silva’s manager, Ed Soares, talks with PRO MMA about Forrest Griffin fight

It is probably safe to say that 34-year-old UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva is nearing the end of his career. Some have even suggested once he fulfills the four remaining fights on his UFC contract, he may walk away from professional competition.
Now more than ever it is important Anderson fight those opponents which [...]

"Ace" prepares for the "Axe Muderer" - PRO MMA exclusive interview with Rich Franklin

“Ace” prepares for the “Axe Muderer” – PRO MMA exclusive interview with Rich Franklin

Undoubtedly, Rich Franklin is an MMA icon. The 34-year-old former UFC Middleweight Champion has achieved a level of success only a small percentage of fighters will ever know. On June 13th at UFC 99, “Ace” will have the unique opportunity of sharing the main event Octagon with “the Axe Muderer” Wanderlei Silva as the UFC [...]

BREAKING NEWS: Couture pulls out of May 15th bout UPDATED

BREAKING NEWS: Couture pulls out of May 15th bout UPDATED

PRO MMA (promma.info) has learned from Miesha Tate that Kim “Sugar Free” Couture has pulled out of the two’s scheduled May 15th bout on the SHO MMA: Strikeforce Callengers card in Fresno, California.
Reasons for Couture’s with drawl form the event are rumored to be due to personal issues between Kim and Randy Couture. PRO MMA [...]

Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin in UFC 101 super fight

Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin in UFC 101 super fight

If Anderson “The Spider” Silva has been playing poker with the UFC, then Dana White just pulled out an ace. According to a new report from Kevin Iole, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva will move up to the 205 lbs. limit of light heavyweight to fight former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and original “Ultimate Fighter” [...]

THE INFO episode 18: featuring Scott Smith, Kurt Osiander & Raul Castillo

THE INFO episode 18: featuring Scott Smith, Kurt Osiander & Raul Castillo

It was another packed show as Scott Smith, Kurt Osiander and Raul Castillo joined PRO MMA’s (promma.info) Matt De La Rosa and “Fast Eddie” Constantine on the latest edition of THE INFO. Smith just signed on to fight Nick Diaz at Strikeforce’s June 6th show in St. Louis, Missouri. Smith and Diaz were both victorious [...]

Memphis holds first sanctioned MMA event with "Cage Assault: Bragging Rights" on April 24

Memphis holds first sanctioned MMA event with “Cage Assault: Bragging Rights” on April 24

On Friday, April 24, 2009 “Cage Assault: Bragging Rights” took place at Minglewood Hall and marked the first sanctioned MMA event ever to be held in Memphis, Tennessee.
There were a total of ten bouts on the card, including two amateur fights. The card was headlined by a heavyweight match-up featuring Matt Thomas vs. Jacob [...]

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