A new bout has been added to the ONE FC 8 'Kings and Champions' as Eddie Ng (5-1) faces Arnaud Lepont (9-2) in a lightweight matchup. The event is set to take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore on April. 5. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionMarcus LeVesseur will take on Cody McKenzie at UFC on Fuel TV 3
UFC newcomer Marcus LeVesseur (21-5) will be stepping in to replace an injured Aaron Riley (30-13-1) against Cody McKenzie (12-2) in a lightweight match-up at UFC on FUEL TV 3. Read More »
Yves Edwards expected to face Sam Stout at UFC 131
Yves Edwards and Sam Stout are set to clash at UFC 131 on June 11 in Vancourver, British Columbia. Read More »
B.J. Penn not concerned with title shot; expects Jon Fitch to try and grind it out
On Feb. 27, B.J. Penn will return once again to the 170-pound division to face top contender Jon Fitch in the UFC 127 main event in Sydney, Australia. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com fighter rankings – April 2010 edition
Since the last time we did this, ProMMAnow.com’s changed a bit. That’s right… we started exercising regularly, got a little lipo, and threw in a boob job for good measure. So, now that we have some new-found confidence (albeit phony ... Read More »
Bellator finalizes lightweight tournament roster with fast-rising Pat Curran
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 17, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships put the final piece in place for its much-anticipated Season 2 lightweight tournament today with the signing of 9-3 up-and-comer Pat Curran. The 22-year-old Curran is the cousin of UFC, WEC, ... Read More »
Toby Imada returns to Bellator Fighting Championships
Will compete in Season 2 lightweight tournament looking for Alvarez rematch CHICAGO, Ill. (March 8, 2010) – Toby Imada, whose jaw-dropping “Submission of the Year” helped put Bellator Fighting Championships on the map during its debut season, will return to ... Read More »
Up-and-coming lightweight Carey Vanier signs with Bellator Fighting Championships
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 22, 2010) – The lightweight division of Bellator Fighting Championships’ upcoming Season 2 tournament continued to take shape today with the addition of Carey Vanier, a former All-American wrestler and student of prominent MMA coach Greg Jackson. ... Read More »
GSP protégé, training partner Mike Ricci signs with Bellator Fighting Championships
CHICAGO (January 18, 2010) – Undefeated Canadian lightweight Mike Ricci, a regular training partner to fellow Quebec native Georges St-Pierre, is the latest highly-touted MMA prospect to sign an exclusive contract with Bellator Fighting Championships, the promotion announced today. The ... Read More »
PROMMA.INFO writers poll – September lightweight rankings
The PROMMA.INFO writers poll is a compilation of all the website’s writers. These rankings represent the collective view of all our staff. Lightweight 1. BJ Penn – UFC Champion Last Fight After his loss to Georges St. Pierre many MMA ... Read More »
Lessons In Humility with Gil Melendez
Prior to kicking off “The El Nino Hour” this past week, PRO MMA’s (promma.info) Matt De La Rosa got on the mat with top 155 pounder Gil Melendez for a “Lesson In Humility.” The Strikeforce Interim champ didn’t waste any ... Read More »
THE INFO “UFC 2009 Undisputed” edition: featuring Joe Lauzon
UFC Lightweight Joe Lauzon stopped by on this special edition of THE INFO to give his thoughts on the newly released UFC video game: UFC 2009 Undisputed. Lauzon talked to host Matt De La Rosa about his character, the game ... Read More »
Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida to headline TUF 9 Finale
PRO MMA (promma.info) received word on Monday from the UFC that Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez will face Clay “The Carpenter” Guida in The Ultimate Fighter season 9 Finale main event set for June 20 at the Palms Hotel in Las ... Read More »
Joe Lauzon out until 2010
Joe Lauzon indicated on his website last week that he will be sidelined for ten months due to surgery on his right knee. Lauzon, who recently defeated Jeremy Stephens at UFC Fight Night 17, will not return to action until ... Read More »
The Info episode 13 – PRO MMA podcast featuring Gilbert Melendez
THE INFO hit the airwaves for the first time in March with Matt De La Rosa, ‘Fast Eddie’ Constantine, Denny ‘The Mad One’ Hodge and special guest; Gilbert Melendez. ‘El Nino’ swung by to discuss his rematch with Josh Thomson, ... Read More »
Bobby Green: “There is no losing to me”
PRO MMA caught up with Bobby “King” Green (7-1) after the “Day of Reckoning” weigh-ins, Friday afternoon. Green, a last minute replacement for Chris Horodecki, received a call to fight for Affliction twenty four hours ago and jumped at the ... Read More »
The Cowboy is in Town: a talk with Donald Cerrone
WEC lightweight title contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (9-0 MMA, 2-0 WEC) stopped by Pro MMA Radio on Monday night to talk to Larry Pepe about his teammates, his training camp, and most importantly his upcoming title bout with champion Jamie ... Read More »
PRO MMA Exclusive, part 2: Joe Lauzon
On Tuesday, we brought you the first part of a two part PRO MMA exclusive interview with Joe Lauzon. In the second part, Joe discusses his younger brother Dan’s upcoming fight. Dan takes on Chris Horodecki at Affliction 2: Day ... Read More »
PRO MMA Exclusive, part 1: Joe Lauzon
UFC Lightweight Joe Lauzon’s first trip back to the Octagon in 2009 pits him against former title contender Hermes Franca. “J-Lau” went 1-1 in 2008 losing to Kenny “Ken-Flo” Florian and bouncing back with a TKO victory over Kyle Bradley. ... Read More »
PRO MMA EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Roger Huerta
PRO MMA caught up with Roger “El Matador” Huerta to discuss the latest news regarding his contract with the UFC. The Lightweight star was very confident and determined about his decision, he cleared the air about reports stating he had ... Read More »
End of the road for Takanori Gomi
On December 31, 2005, the last right hook of a devastating combination landed and ended the night for Hayato Sakurai. With the victory, Takanori Gomi, “The Fireball Kid,” was declared the Pride 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix Champion. His impressive journey ... Read More »
Sanchez may fight Stevenson
Diego Sanchez’s first venture into the lightweight division may pit him against another TUF winner. Sanchez has verbally agreed to face TUF season 2 winner, Joe “Daddy” Stevenson at UFC 95. Sanchez informed the public via myspace that he would ... Read More »