Remember us posting the story of Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney stating that former Bellator MMA lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez was making false statements about the promotion and the history that have transpired between the two during this negotiation period? Eddie Alvarez took to his Twitter account this weekend to call the bluff of Rebney by producing the documents he claimed Bellator changed to try and gain his signature. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionUFC scores big win for MMA in New York
It has emerged today that Zuffa has scored a massive win in their lawsuit against New York. This victory means that the organisation can now take a huge step towards holding UFC events in the state of New York regardless of whether or not the ban on professional mixed martial arts is lifted by the legislature. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio returns with breakdown of UFC 153 tonight at 10 p.m. ET
Pro MMA Now Radio returns tonight at 10 pm ET to talk UFC 153, Invicta FC and a little Strikeforce drama. Call us at 347-884-9986 Read More »
Rumors swirl surrounding Strikeforce’s future
After being purchased by Zuffa in 2011, many foresaw Strikeforce going the way of PRIDE and WEC-- being slowly phased out of existence and having its roster of fighters consolidated into the UFC. Read More »
Report: Strikeforce compensates fighters for canceled event
We previously reported on the cancelation of Strikeforce's Melendez vs. Healy event and the great impact canceled cards can have on those who are financially dependent on an already sparse annual schedule of events. Read More »
Strikeforce cancels upcoming event following injury to Gilbert Melendez
For the second time in the span of one month, a Zuffa-owned promotion has cancelled a fight card due to the injury of a fighter scheduled to compete in the main event. Read More »
King Mo signs dual pro MMA-pro wrestling deal with Bellator and TNA
Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (8-1, 1 NC) has signed a deal to compete in both pro mixed martial arts with Bellator Fighting Championshps and in pro wrestling with TNA Impact Wrestling. Read More »
Gilbert Melendez to defend Strikeforce title against Josh Thomson in May 19 rubber match
Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez (20-2) will put his title on the line against Josh Thomson (19-4) in a May 19 rubber match at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Read More »
‘King Mo’ Lawal released from Strikeforce after Twitter outburst
Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion "King Mo" Lawal has been released from his contract following statements he made on Twitter regarding a Nevada State Athletic Commission hearing he attended Tuesday. Read More »
Showtime and Strikeforce reach new programming agreement for 2012
Showtime and Strikeforce reach new programming agreement for LIVE MMA events on the premium network. The new deal kicks of Saturday, Jan. 7, with "Rockhold vs. Jardine". Read More »
UFC returns to Japan in February for first time in over a decade
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Tuesday the promotion will return to Japan for the first time since December 2000 when UFC 29 took place at Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Read More »
Zuffa and Ubisoft settle video game dispute
Parent company of the UFC, Zuffa, announced on Thursday the resolution of an ongoing disagreement with video game developer Ubisoft. Read More »
Strikeforce Challengers 18 brings in $53,670 at the gate
Strikeforce Challengers 18, which took place Aug. 12 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and was headlined by Jorge Gurgel vs. Joe Duarte, brought in a live gate of $53,670 with 549 tickets sold. Read More »
Mr. International: My perspective on the beginnings of modern MMA
Good morning, afternoon and evening readers! My name is Shonie Carter and I remember there was a time when if you mentioned Ultimate Fighting most people would not know what you were talking about. Read More »
FOX Sports Media Group reaches multi-year, multi-media rights agreement with Ultimate Fighting Championship
UFC & FOX PACK PERFECT PUNCH FOX SPORTS MEDIA GROUP REACHES MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP FOX to Broadcast Four Fights Annually Beginning November 2011 The Ultimate Fighter, Featuring a New Format, Moves to FX Los Angeles ... Read More »
Strikeforce releases heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem
In shocking news Strikeforce has released their heavyweight champion and the man once considered by many to be the favorite to win the promotion's heavyweight grand prix, Alistair Overeem. Read More »
Sarah Kaufman talks win over Carmouche and quest to regain Strikeforce belt – Exclusive
ProMMAnow.com talks with former Strikeforce women's 135-pound champion Sarah Kaufman about her win over Liz Carmouche and facing the winner of Marloes Coenen vs. Miesha Tate. Read More »
The MMA Outsider Podcast Episode 16 – Interview with Ian McCall
Richard Anderson Mann and John Buhl breakdown Alistair Overeem's depature from the Strikeforce Grand Prix and then chat with top-ten flyweight Ian McCall. Read More »
Discussion: Does the fighter or the promoter determine who becomes a star in MMA?
We take a look at the discussion question: Does the fighter or the promoter determine who becomes a star in MMA? Read More »
Jeff Monson to face Daniel Cormier at “Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum”
With Shane Del Rosario sidelined after a car wreck earlier this month, heavyweight veteran Jeff Monson is stepping in to face 2004 Olympian Daniel Cormier on June 18 in Dallas. Read More »
Zuffa is on a roll: Judges will have monitors at UFC 131
MMA judges will be provided with monitors at the UFC 131 event that will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read More »
UFC and Strikeforce fighters to get unprecedented insurance coverage
Now not only are UFC and Strikeforce fighters covered for injuries they may incur during an event, they are also covered for injuries they may suffer during training or even automobile accidents. Read More »