In Dayton, Ohio this past weekend, former UFC heavyweight Tank Abbott won a unanimous decision over Scott Ferrozo in a no holds barred contest. In lieu of the win, current world heavyweight bareknuckle boxing champion Bobby Gunn has launched a formal challenge to Abbott to accept a fight for the title. Read More »

Cage Fighting Xtreme returns to a renovated JunglePlex in Plymouth, MA on November 19, 2011 for another full slate of exciting mixed martial arts fights. The extensive card is scheduled to feature some of the best professional and amateur mixed martial arts fighters in the New England area. Read More »

The former UFC fighter who won his last two fights in the UFC and who sports a 18-5 record as a welterweight has recently signed with Bellator Fighting Championships in a deal that adds another legitimate contender to Bellator’s already stacked welterweight division. Read More »

Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that it has agreed to terms with broadcaster Jon Anik, who will serve as a commentator and on-air talent for the fastest-growing sports organization in the world. The 33-year-old Boston native, who has served as a top ESPN host for nearly six years, will handle play-by-play duties for upcoming UFC® events to air on FX and FUEL TV. Read More »

NEW YORK (Jan. 20, 2011) – One of the most promising prospects in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Ryan Couture, will seek his second consecutive victory when he faces fellow unbeaten Lee Higgins (2-0) of Houston in a featured lightweight (155 ... Read More »

When Jim Wallhead fought Ryan Thomas at Bellator 32, it was win or go home, literally. If “Judo” Jim fell to Thomas, Wallhead vowed to trade in his 6 oz. Gloves for a 9-to-5 in order to provide for his ... Read More »

Bellator Fighting Championships on Nov. 16 announced the signing of sought-after welterweight free agent Jay Hieron, who has competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, and other major MMA promotions. Read More »

Former NFL player and TUF 10 vet Wes Shivers will take on Goldman Butler in a heavyweight bout at Strikeforce Challengers 12 on Nov. 19 in Jackson, Miss. Read More »

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Fighters Only, the world’s biggest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) magazine, announces the launch of its 3rd annual awards today. Devised to celebrate success and achievement within the MMA industry, the World Mixed Martial Arts Awards ... Read More »

MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada, July 12, 2010 – Round 5, a leader in producing mixed martial arts collectible figurines, today released images of several prototypes of its “Versus” line, pairs of distinctly new figures highlighting battle scenes from great UFC matchups. ... Read More »

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Arnold Sports Festival and Ideas United today announced that the first Arnold Sports Film Festival will be held March 4-6, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio, in conjunction with the Arnold Sports Festival. The Arnold Sports Film Festival ... Read More »

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI - News), a live entertainment company, announced today that Stratus has assumed control over the board of directors and the management of ProElite Inc. (Pink Sheets:PELE - News), an entertainment and media company involved ... Read More »

We have a place on our front page at ProMMAnow.com dedicated to press releases. We have received numerous press releases from Maximum Fighting Championship, but never one like we received on Tuesday, Feb. 16, regarding Chris “The Exorcist” Price. The ... Read More »

Editor’s note: Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) received the following press release from Maximum Fighting Championship on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2010. MFC included the picture as well that reads “The Quitter” (which is actually the cover from a comic book). Whether ... Read More »

(IRVINE, CA) – Silver Star Casting Company enters the sports equipment market with the debut of technical MMA fight gloves in February 2010. The lifestyle brand that put a stranglehold on the MMA apparel market with their signature walkout tees ... Read More »

(IRVINE, CA) – MMA fans have voted Silver Star Casting Co. into the finals for the World MMA Awards in two categories: Best Overall MMA Clothing Manufacturer, and Best MMA Brand. Silver Star Casting Co. is known for their premium-quality ... Read More »

Amsterdam, Holland — M-1 Global (www.M-1Global.com) officially announced Monday morning that its August 28 “Breakthrough” event scheduled to be televised live in the U.S. has been moved from the Los Angeles Convention Center to the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas ... Read More »

Still haven’t had enough of Kimo? The following press release was received by PRO MMA (promma.info) on Wed., July 29, 2009: JULY 28, 2009 – HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA—KIMO LEOPOLDO is alive, well, and still in the fight. The only thing ... Read More »

The following press release was released by Affliction on Fri., July 24, 2009: SEAL BEACH, Calif., July 24, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ —-Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship “UFC” organization and Affliction Holdings, LLC announced today they have ... Read More »

One of the most devastating strikers in mixed martial arts, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (24-6-2) is returning to the Octagon on June 13th at the appropriately named “UFC 99: The Comeback,” which will take place in Cologne, Germany. “Cro Cop” ... Read More »

On May 15th, the “Strikeforce Challenger Series I” under-card fights will begin at 6:00 PM PT from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The main card fights begin and will air live on Showtime at 11:00 PM ET/PT. Headlining ... Read More »

PRO MMA (http://promma.info) just received this very interesting press release on what UFC veteran, Kimo Leopoldo’s first order of business would be if he is appointed to the Executive Officer of the California State Athletic Commission: IRVINE, California (February 9, ... Read More »