The main event of XFC 24 was set to pit fast rising lightweight Scott Holtzman (4-0) against the champion Nick Newell (9-0). Newell made his way through the ranks after the XFC signed him following their open fighter tryouts. Holtzman won his way into the promotion as an amateur and has since finished three of his four opponents to capture the number one contender spot for Newell's belt. We learned today that Newell has refused to sign a contract to fight Holtzman. Read More »
Tag Archives: Xtreme Fighting Championships
Feed SubscriptionShah Bobonis blog: My stream of consciousness
It’s time to fire up the Blog machine again, just in time for my next fight for the XFC June 14th in Tampa, Florida. The new title of my blog “My Stream of Consciousness”, is a very calculated attempt to inspire me to write on a more regular basis. Read More »
Jason Hicks & Shah Bobonis look to conquer XFC Featherweight Division
Xtreme Fighting Championships announces two more fighters headed for a June 14th Collision Course. Recent Lightweight Title contender Jason “The Ronin” Hicks is set to collide with, the always dangerous, Shah Bobonis, at the promotions much talked about homecoming show. The XFC’s 24th event takes place at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida and can be seen Live on “Your Home for MMA”, AXS TV. Read More »
Luis Santos brings deep well of experience to XFC debut
Luis "Sapo" Santos (54-9-1) has quite the resume going into his XFC 23 "Louisville Slugfest" match up with Shamar Bailey. Santos has recorded 54 wins in his mixed martial arts career that dates back to 2000. He brings that experience into a fight with a solid wrestler and UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator veteran in Shamar Bailey(15-8-0). Read More »
ProWMMA Now! welcomes Tamikka ‘Boom Boom’ Brents tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET
Another episode lined up and ready to go. ProWMMA Now! returns tonight with undefeated pro fighters Tamikka “Boom Boom” Brents. Brents sits at 2-0 in her young pro career and has a fight lined up against Holly Hartley. Gina and ... Read More »
Brianna Van Buren replaces Angela Magana at XFC 23
Tampa FL -Fighting out of Gilroy, California Brianna Van Buren planned on attending last month’s XFC Open Fighter Tryout to earn a position amongst the women’s ranks, but was unable to make the trip. It had appeared that the dream ... Read More »
BluegrassMMA Live talks XFC 23, 3FC and more tonight at 9 p.m. ET
Tuesday night already? That can mean only one thing, the return of BluegrassMMA Live. We are only 10 days away from XFC 23. Tonight the XFC hour returns with just over a week to go . Flyweight Joey Diehl will kick things off. Joey will face Eric Moell in only the second flyweight. Diehl (3-4) is looking for a win after losing in Bellator. The Team Curran prospect joins us first. Read More »
Featherweights Zach Underwood and Deivison Ribeiro take Feature Spot XFC 23: Louisville Slugfest
(Tampa, FL) – Xtreme Fighting Championships is returning to the state of Kentucky with a fully stacked lineup that is now scheduled to include recent Featherweight signee, Deivison “The Dragon” Ribeiro against challenger Zach “Thunderwood Underwood in the feature bout ... Read More »
Stephanie Eggink vs. Angela Magana set as inaugural XFC Women’s Strawweight Title Fight at XFC 23 on April 19th
(Tampa, FL) – Xtreme Fighting Championships will return to the state of Kentucky for the first time since 2008, for the promotion’s next event XFC 23: Louisville Slugfest. Scheduled for Friday April 19, the AXStv broadcast will include the first ever ... Read More »
Scott Holtzman talks XFC 22 main event match up with Jason Hicks
Sunday night XFC lightweight Scott “Hotsauce” Holtzman joined us on Pro MMA Now Radio to talk about his upcoming main event fight against Jason “The Ronin” Hicks at XFC 22 “Crossing the Line” that takes place February 23rd at The ... Read More »
An inside look at Roger ‘The Leperchaun’ Carroll
One of the most anticipated fights of the night is a Welterweight matchup between local favorite Roger Carroll and regional challenger Josh Eagans as Xtreme Fighting Championships returns to Charlotte for XFC 22: Crossing the Line on February 22. The ... Read More »
Suzie Montero seeking Victory at XFC 22 on AXStv Feb. 22nd
Former World Combat League participant Suzie “La China” Montero will return to the cage on February 22 at XFC 22: Crossing the Line in Charlotte, North Carolina. Montero is (1-1) since turning pro, including a debut victory against XFC-vet Kim ... Read More »
Will XFC 22 Main Event Fighter Jason Hicks be the next XFC Tryout Winner to reach title contention?
South Carolina’s Jason Hicks will be one half of the XFC 22: “Crossing the Line” main event this month. “The Ronin” is now (2-0) inside the XFC cage, and a win over his next opponent Scott Holtzman would give him a perfect ... Read More »
Veteran Luis ‘Sapo’ Santos joins XFC roster
Brazilian mixed martial artist Luis “Sapo” Santos is the newest addition to Xtreme Fighting Championship’s roster. Santos, who normally fights in the Welterweight division, brings a unique opportunity to the promotion as he also participates as a Middleweight, and with ... Read More »
Shah Bobonis Blog: The Grind
More and more I’m hearing the term “The Grind” used by fighters. Some guys use the term to refer to their training schedule, others to the mental stress of a fight camp. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio with Chris Coggins, Lorenzo Borgomeo and Cornelius Godfrey tonight at 10 p.m. ET
Pro MMA Now is back with a new episode featuring fighter from XFC 20 and a chat about Tachi Palace Fights. Got questions? Call in and get answers or simply listen. Tonight at 10 p.m. ET Read More »
1st Quarter Radio: XFC President John Prisco talks XFC 18
Xtreme Fighting Championships President and Founder John Prisco was a guest Friday morning on 102.5 FM's 1st Quarter MMA segment to discuss next week's "XFC 18: Music City Mayhem" fight card which takes place at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville and airs live on HDNet. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio welcomes XFC CEO John Prisco and XFC 18′s Scott Holtzman tonight at 10 p.m. ET
Xtreme Fighting Championships Founder and CEO John Prisco and XFC lightweight Scott Holtzman join us tonight to discuss "XFC 18: Music City Mayhem" which takes place June 22 in Nashville, Tenn., and airs LIVE on HDNet. Read More »
Words from a wooly-headed warrior: We need a montage
Get an inside look at some of Matt Metts's strength and conditioning training as he preps for his upcoming fight against Scott Holtzman at XFC 18 - Music City Mayhem, in Nashville, TN. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio welcomes XFC CEO John Prisco and XFC 18′s John Salter and Heather Jo Clark
It's an Xtreme Fighting Championships overload tonight as Pro MMA Now Radio welcomes XFC CEO and Founder John Prisco, XFC 18 headliner John Salter and female MMA fighter Heather Jo Clark who is also fighting on the XFC 18 card on June 22 in Nashville. We will also preview the UFC on FX 3 card if there's any time left. Read More »
Words from a wooly-headed warrior: HellDay, Strikeforce, and TRT
Follow along with professional fighter Matt Metts as he prepares for his upcoming fight vs Scott Holtzman at XFC 18 – Music City Mayhem, which will be shown live on HDNet. Read More »
Words from a wooly-headed warrior: Training and teammates
Follow along with Matt Metts as he prepares for his upcoming fight vs Scott Holtzman at XFC 18 – Music City Mayhem. As I approach being six weeks away from my fight, I have to say my body feels pretty good. It is easy to get caught up in your training camp and over train or over work your body. I feel like I have done a good job getting plenty of rest and allowing my body and muscles to repair. Read More »