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Jack Bratcher is a father, and a former collegiate English Honor Society member who fell in love with, and began practicing martial arts at a very young age. Currently, Jack is the Founder, co-Owner and Editor of Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com). He is also the Nashville MMA Examiner, and a member of the MMA Fight Council Writer's Guild. When not writing, editing, or traveling to cover MMA shows, you will most likely find Jack emailing managers and promoters or interviewing fighters. For entertainment he likes listening to Coast to Coast AM, reading about ancient cultures, watching documentaries and reruns of the Sopranos. Jack can be reached at info@promma.info.

Joe Warren defeats Joe Soto by devastating knockout to become new Bellator featherweight champion

Joe Warren defeats Joe Soto by devastating knockout to become new Bellator featherweight champion

Joe Warren (6-1) took Joe Soto’s Bellator featherweight title by force Thursday night at Bellator 27 in San Antonio, Texas. No decisions here my friend.

New York Assemblyman Bob Reilly explains why he wants to outlaw MMA *VIDEO*

New York Assemblyman Bob Reilly explains why he wants to outlaw MMA *VIDEO*

If you’re an MMA fan, this video interview with New York Assemblyman Bob Reilly might just cause you to rip your hair out. This lily-livered politician, if it were up to him, would probably have Andy Griffith and Father Knows Best reruns as the only programs allowed on American television.

Bellator 27 results, play-by-play

Bellator 27 results, play-by-play

Bellator 27 is headlined by a featherweight title fight between undefeated champion Joe Soto (9-0), defending his title against Bellator’s season two 145 lb. tournament champion Joe Warren (5-1).

Karo "The Heat" Parisyan back in the UFC

Karo “The Heat” Parisyan back in the UFC

Although UFC President Dana White said Karo Parisyan would never fight for the UFC again, apparently “The Heat” has signed a new three-fight deal with the organization and has been offered a fight against Dennis Hallman at UFC 123, which is expected to take place on Nov. 20 in Auburn Hills, Mich.
MMAFighting confirmed the news [...]

Joe Soto on fighting Joe Warren at Bellator 27: "I never want to lose to a dirt bag like that"

Joe Soto on fighting Joe Warren at Bellator 27: “I never want to lose to a dirt bag like that”

Undefeated Bellator featherweight champion Joe Soto will defend his title tonight for the very first time, as he takes on Bellator’s season two 145-pound tournament champion Joe Warren.

Bellator 27 weigh-in results

Bellator 27 weigh-in results

All fighters competing at Bellator 27, which takes place tonight at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, weighed in successfully and without incident on Wednesday. Joe Soto weighed in at 144.8 lbs. and Joe Warren weighed in at 143.6 lbs.

UFC 119 comes to Indianapolis on Sept. 25 with stacked card

UFC 119 comes to Indianapolis on Sept. 25 with stacked card

On Sept. 25, 2010, the Ultimate Fighting Championship takes their show to the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. with “UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop”. Here is a look at this stacked event, including a video preview.

Inside MMA with guests Mike Swick, Frankie Edgar and Greg Savage (8-27-10) *VIDEO*

Inside MMA with guests Mike Swick, Frankie Edgar and Greg Savage (8-27-10) *VIDEO*

Bas and Kenny were joined this past week in studio with guests Mike Swick and Sherdog’s Greg Savage. UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar joined the panel via satellite.

This is why you don't want Pat Barry kicking you in the head

This is why you don’t want Pat Barry kicking you in the head

The “guillotine” is a type of choke submission hold, but Pat Barry’s high kicks should also be referred to as a “guillotine”. The “guillotine kick” – you heard it coined here first.

James Toney talks about loss at UFC 118, claims he will fight MMA again *VIDEO*

James Toney talks about loss at UFC 118, claims he will fight MMA again *VIDEO*

Although UFC President Dana White has stated that Toney will not be fighting any more for the promotion, Toney says he still wants to compete in MMA.

BJ Penn speaks for first time following loss at UFC 118 *VIDEO*

BJ Penn speaks for first time following loss at UFC 118 *VIDEO*

The Hilo kid, B.J. Penn speaks for the first time since his loss to Frankie Edgar at UFC 118 not to a reporter, not in an interview with ESPN or some MMA website, but directly to his fans via BJPenn.com.

James Toney humble in defeat, loves the MMA fans and says he's "in it for the long run"

James Toney humble in defeat, loves the MMA fans and says he’s “in it for the long run”

Considering the things he was saying prior to the fight, James Toney seems to be handling his defeat to Randy Couture at UFC 118 relatively well and is finally showing signs of humility.

Dana White reflects on UFC 118; says no more Toney in the Octagon *VIDEO*

Dana White reflects on UFC 118; says no more Toney in the Octagon *VIDEO*

Dana White has no regrets about putting James Toney in the Octagon against Hall of Famer Randy Couture… once. However, he says we won’t be seeing “The Dark Prince” back in the cage.

UFC 118 results, play-by-play

UFC 118 results, play-by-play

“UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2″ takes place this evening at TD Garden in Boston. Headlining the event is a lightweight title fight between champion Frankie Edgar, who will be defending his title in an immediate rematch against B.J. Penn.

UFC 118 weigh-in results, video

UFC 118 weigh-in results, video

The fighter weigh-ins for “UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2″ took place Friday afternoon at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., the same location which hosts tonight’s live Pay-Per-View broadcast starting at 10 p.m. ET.

Eliot Marshall gets the win in Ring of Fire 39 main event

Eliot Marshall gets the win in Ring of Fire 39 main event

In his first fight since being released from the UFC back in March, Eliot Marshall defeated UFC and Ultimate Fighter veteran Josh Haynes in the Ring of Fire 39 main event Friday night.

"Ring of Fire 39: Summer Brawl 2" results, play-by-play

“Ring of Fire 39: Summer Brawl 2″ results, play-by-play

ProMMAnow.com will provide LIVE results and play-by-play commentary of “Ring of Fire 39: Summer Brawl 2 tonight featuring Eliot Marshall vs. Josh Haynes in the main event.

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