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Yves Edwards vs. Luis Palomino confirmed as ‘Local Main Event’ for Bellator 24 in Hollywood, Fla., on Aug. 12th

Yves Edwards vs. Luis Palomino confirmed as ‘Local Main Event’ for Bellator 24 in Hollywood, Fla., on Aug. 12th

CHICAGO, Ill. (July 29, 2010) — A showdown between one of MMA’s most exciting lightweights and a colorful, highly-regarded South Florida fan favorite will serve as the “Local Main Event” when Bellator Fighting Championships returns to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., for its Season 3 [...]

World’s No. 1 ranked female fighter, Megumi Fujii, makes national TV debut on Thursday during Bellator 21

World’s No. 1 ranked female fighter, Megumi Fujii, makes national TV debut on Thursday during Bellator 21

CHICAGO, Ill. (June 7, 2010) — Japanese MMA sensation Megumi Fujii, widely regarded as the No. 1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world, will make her U.S. television debut on Thursday night on FOX Sports Net as part of the LIVE broadcast of Bellator 21 from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel [...]

Tallahassee Combat Sports fighter, Mitchell Chamale stepping up to the big show at Bellator 21 on June 10

Tallahassee Combat Sports fighter, Mitchell Chamale stepping up to the big show at Bellator 21 on June 10

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – 135 lb. Mitchell Chamale (2-0), fighting out of Tallahassee Combat Sports, will go up against American Top Team’s Brian Eckstein (4-0-1) at Bellator 21 on Thursday, June 10, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollyood, Fla.
Bellator’s matchmaker approached Chamale after his last pro fight in Tallahassee. “He said he [...]

Tallahassee - The MMA fight town of North Florida

Tallahassee – The MMA fight town of North Florida

“Go to the battlefield firmly confident of victory and you will come home with no wounds whatsoever.”
-Samurai General Kenshin Uesugi

Florida’s state capital city has a dedicated fight community and well-conditioned up and coming fighters. Home to Florida State University and FAMU, Tallahassee has a long history of excellent athletes.
Not too long ago, Tallahassee was [...]

Florida's best submission fighters battle this weekend at Grapplers Quest Europa in Orlando

Florida’s best submission fighters battle this weekend at Grapplers Quest Europa in Orlando

Mixed Martial Arts Event to Benefit GrapplingAutism.org & AutismRadio.org
ORLANDO – On Friday, April 16th and Saturday, all day, April 17th, Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition” is hosting the 1st Europa Show of Champions Southeast Submission Wrestling, Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships at The Orange County Convention [...]

"G-Force Fights - Bad Blood 3" results and photo gallery

“G-Force Fights – Bad Blood 3″ results and photo gallery

On Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, “G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 3″ took place at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) reporter Tami Carswell was on the scene to cover the event live. Here are the results, Tami’s fight commentary, and photos from the event.
“G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 3″ quick results:

Hector Lombard [...]

Pictures: "G-Force Fights - Bad Blood 3" weigh-ins

Pictures: “G-Force Fights – Bad Blood 3″ weigh-ins

Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) reporter/fighter Tami Love Carswell hung around the Miami area after Saturday’s Strikeforce so she could cover “G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 3″ taking place tonight at the American Airlines Arena. It’s a stacked card, headlined with a match up between Hector Lombard vs. Joey Gorczynski. Other notable names on the card include UFC [...]

Din Thomas ready to teach Mayorga respect - Pro MMA Now exclusive interview

Din Thomas ready to teach Mayorga respect – Pro MMA Now exclusive interview

Former professional boxer-turned-mixed martial arts fighter, Ricardo Mayorga is expected to face nine-time UFC veteran Din “Dinyero” Thomas (25-8) at Shine Fights III, tentatively set for sometime in April.
Ever since Thomas signed with Shine Fight Promotions back in December, he has made it very clear he wanted to fight Mayorga. After what Ray Mercer did to [...]

Herschel Walker to make MMA debut; Nick Diaz and Cris Cyborg return to action at Strikeforce event in Sunrise, Florida

Herschel Walker to make MMA debut; Nick Diaz and Cris Cyborg return to action at Strikeforce event in Sunrise, Florida

NEW YORK (December 4, 2009) – Just months after the stunning announcement that he would try his hand at mixed martial arts (MMA), NFL and NCAA football legend, Herschel Walker, will make his highly-anticipated STRIKEFORCE MMA debut at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday, January 30.  Superstar Nick Diaz and STRIKEFORCE world 145-pound women’s [...]

Shine Fight Promotions to hold press conference announcing the signing of boxing great, Ricardo Mayorga, and his move to MMA

Shine Fight Promotions to hold press conference announcing the signing of boxing great, Ricardo Mayorga, and his move to MMA

MIAMI, FL (USA) – On the heels of the biggest mixed martial arts event in the history of South Florida, Shine 2: American Top Team vs. The World, Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) is now excited to announce the biggest addition to a rapidly developing world-class roster.
Legendary Nicaraguan boxing great Ricardo Mayorga has his sights [...]

Mario Stapel to face Yves Edwards at Shine 2

Mario Stapel to face Yves Edwards at Shine 2

H.I.T Squad team member and German mixed martial artist, Mario Stapel has been announced as the opponent for American Top Team member, Yves Edwards at Shine 2 on Sept. 4.
UFC & PRIDE veteran, Marcus Aurelio had been cancelled from the Shine 2 show. As a replacement for Aurelio, PRIDE & UFC veteran, Yves Edwards was [...]

XFC poised for global expansion - first stop Germany

XFC poised for global expansion – first stop Germany

Florida MMA promotion Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) is looking to broaden their horizons by taking their show international. On Dec. 12, 2009, the XFC will hold an event in Berlin, Germany. Following in the footsteps of the UFC in June, the show will mark only the second American based MMA promotion ever to visit Germany.
The [...]

Southeast's best grapple August 8th in Florida

Southeast’s best grapple August 8th in Florida

CORAL SPRINGS, FL: On Saturday, August 8th, Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition” is bringing The 2009 Southeast Championships to The Coral Springs Gymnasium on 121 East Sunset Road in Coral Springs, Florida.
The Best Team in the Southeast 2009 title is on the line, drawing an expected 1,000 competitors and 110 teams from the [...]

Howard Davis Jr. gets into the MMA promotion business with "Fight Time Promotions"

Howard Davis Jr. gets into the MMA promotion business with “Fight Time Promotions”

American Top Team Head Boxing Coach and 1976 Olympic Gold Medal winner Howard Davis Jr. helps train some of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world. He has been with American Top Team since its inception about six years ago in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Davis works on a regular basis with such fighters as [...]

Bellator I Results:  Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal victorious in lightweight tournament action

Bellator I Results: Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal victorious in lightweight tournament action

Bellator Fighting Championships held their first event Friday night on ESPN Deportes, from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Bellator showcased the opening round of both the featherweight and lightweight divisions in their inaugural event.
Eddie Alvarez (16-2), widely regarded as one of the top lightweights in the world, was involved [...]

"March Badness" LIVE round by round updates & results from Pensacola, Florida

“March Badness” LIVE round by round updates & results from Pensacola, Florida

“March Badness”, the hybrid boxing/MMA event promoted by Square Ring Promotions is going down tonight, Saturday, in Pensacola, Florida. Headlining the card will be boxing legend, Roy Jones, Jr. vs. Omar Sheika. The MMA portion of the card will feature former WWE wrestler Bobby Lashley vs. Jason Guida, who is the brother of UFC fighter, [...]

Weigh-in results for 'Bobby Lashley vs. Jason Guida card' in Pensacola, Florida (video)

Weigh-in results for ‘Bobby Lashley vs. Jason Guida card’ in Pensacola, Florida (video)

PRO MMA (promma.info) has received the official weigh in results for the Roy Jones, Jr. hybrid Pro Boxing/MMA event taking place tomorrow, Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida. The event, promoted by Roy Jones, Jr.’s Square Ring Promotions, will air LIVE on pay-per-view beginning 9 PM/ET 6 PM/PT.
We will [...]

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