Coming off of the first loss of his pro MMA career Alexis Vila looks to make a statement when he returns to the cage Friday at Bellator 65 for the start of the promotion's Season 6 bantamweight tournament. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionTwo-time Olympian Ronda Rousey wins in the midst of controversy
The Strikeforce Challengers Card held on August 12 had one of the brightest stars of women's MMA on Showtime, 2004 and 2008 Olympian Ronda Rousey. She got the win via submission but her opponent Sarah D'Alelio never tapped. Read More »
2004 U.S. Judo Olympian Dr. Rhadi Ferguson to face undefeated Ion Cherdivara Jan. 7 in Nashville LIVE on Showtime
Woodley-Saffiedine Bout To Headline at Nashville Municipal Auditorium NEW YORK (Dec. 20, 2010) – Four-time U.S. National Judo Champ and 2004 U.S. Judo Olympian Dr. Rhadi Ferguson will put his perfect MMA record on the line against up-and-coming undefeated light ... Read More »
Rhadi Ferguson GFC 8 fight video
ProMMAnow.com broke the news earlier this year that 2004 Olympian Rhadi Ferguson was making the transition to professional mixed martial arts, so it was an extra special treat for us to witness Rhadi in action Saturday night. Read More »
Former Judo Olympian Rhadi Ferguson to make pro MMA debut on Aug. 21
We told you this day was coming and now it is here. On Aug. 21, former Olympian and BJJ black belt Rhadi Ferguson will make his pro MMA debut at Hybrid Fight League in Hopkinsville, Ky. Read More »
Former Olympian Rhadi Ferguson talks Dana White and announces he is trying out for The Ultimate Fighter
“I am THE BEST, THE VERY BEST individual when it comes to doing Judo for MMA.” -Rhadi Ferguson On Thursday, April 1, in Charlotte, N.C., the UFC and Spike TV will hold tryouts for season 12 of The Ultimate Fighter. ... Read More »
Two-time Olympian Daniel Cormier to face John Devine this Friday, March 26, at Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.
NEW YORK (March 22, 2010) – An impressive winner in his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut, two-time United States Olympic Games wrestling team member and former NCAA Division I national championship runner up Daniel Cormier will attempt to make it ... Read More »
Former U.S. Olympic Judoka and BJJ black belt, Rhadi Ferguson making the move to MMA
Speaking exclusively to ProMMAnow.com on Wednesday, Rhadi Ferguson, Judo Olympic alternate for the U.S. in 2000, and an Olympian in 2004, announced he will be entering the world of professional mixed martial arts. Ferguson is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu ... Read More »
2004 Olympian prepares for MMA career – Pro MMA Now exclusive interview with Rhadi Ferguson
He has a PhD in education, he is an Olympian Judoka,he is a BJJ black belt under Ricardo Liborio, he’s an Abu Dhabi veteran, he is a strength and conditioning coach for some of the world’s top athletes, and he’s ... Read More »