Bruce Connors

Kim Couture choked out, Micah Miller knocks out – XFC 11 results

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“XFC 11: The Next Generation” took place at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., Friday night featuring a main event between WEC veteran Micah Miller (14-4, 1 NC) and XFC veteran Bruce Connors (8-2).

“XFC 10: Night of Champions” live results & play-by-play

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TAMPA, Fla. – Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) will provide live results and play-by-play commentary for tonight’s “XFC 10: Night of Champions” taking place at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. Tonight’s main card will be televised live on HDNet at 9:00 pm ET, and features two title fights, with both the XFC featherweight, … Read more

From sniper, to SWAT, to the cage, Bruce Connors has faced it all

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Bruce Connors is a SWAT team member.

Bruce Connors is a former Marine scout sniper and current law enforcement officer and SWAT officer. Bruce joined The INFO on the recent episode and shared his thoughts on maintaining a balance between serving his community and serving his goals as a professional athlete.

This makes competing in the Mixed Martial Arts arena seem docile by comparison. “I am either working or I am training,” said Connors. “You feel pretty selfish because it takes you away from your family and friends. The pressure can be there but as long as you keep a balance, everything can work.”

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The INFO episode 30: featuring Connors, Beerbohm, and Trigg

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THE INFO returned with another show stacked with guests, featuring Bruce “The Noose” Connors, Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm, and Frank “Twinkle Toes” Trigg. Connors talked about his recent win at XFC 9, being a S.W.A.T officer and a former Marine Sniper, as well as his hopes for fighting again in 2009. Beerbohm made it clear … Read more

PRO MMA Fight Gear Spotlight: Projekt Label

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In this edition of PRO MMA’s (promma.info) Fight Gear Spotlight we want to take a look at the MMA clothing company PROJEKT LABEL (www.projektlabel.com). Not only do they have a complete line of fresh designs and a large selection of men and women’s MMA apparel but they sponsor a whole team of fighters and have a great vision.

On the “Team” page of their website it reads, “Projekt Label takes mixed martial arts seriously. We sponsor professional, as well as up and coming fighters and put them in a position that will allow them to support themselves and pursue their dream of becoming an MMA superstar. Our goal is to not only build the best MMA team on the planet, but to also give back to the sport and help it progress.”

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XFC 8: REGIONAL CONFLICT (full fight video)

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On April 25, 2009 “XFC 8: Regional Conflict” took place in Knoxville, TN at the Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee campus. From the comedic heavyweight antics of Johnathan Ivey and the oversized athleticism of Christopher Barnett to the technical groundwork of former UT linebacker Ovince St. Preux and the main event XFC Featherweight Title Fight, this card was full of action. (Event originally aired on HDNet) Be sure to look for Rich Franklin’s brother as referee.
Part 1

Part 2 after the jump…

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Jarrod Card earns XFC Featherweight Title, Lashley signs with the XFC, & Barnett impressive in pro debut

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Jarrod Card used a relentless attack earning him the right to take home the XFC featherweight belt against the very game Bruce Connors. The main event for “XFC 8: Regional Conflict” did not disappoint, with the fight going the entire five rounds in a bloody war of attrition between the two warriors.

The show between the featherweights truly impressed XFC president John Prisco, who repeatedly called both of his fighters “true warriors” throughout the bout. With the victory, the new XFC Featherweight Champion, Jarrod Card moves to 10-2-1, while Connors (6-1) received his first loss as a pro, after winning six straight to start his MMA career.

On hand to present the featherweight belt to Card was former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley, who had an announcement of his own to make at the event. Lashley confirmed his busy MMA schedule coming up, and announced that he will be fighting for the XFC in September.

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XFC 8: Regional Conflict – live play by play and results

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PRO MMA (promma.info) is live and on the scene from the the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville Tennessee, for XFC 8: Regional Conflict. The main event will be broadcast live on HDNet at 9 PM Eastern.

Former WWE superstar, and recently signed MFC fighter Bobby Lashley will be presenting the XFC Featherweight Title to the winner of the main event fight between Jarrod Card and Bruce Connors.

Also on the card will be Tennessee MMA cult legend Jonathan Ivey taking on Christopher Barnett in a heavyweight showdown, and former University of Tennessee linebacker Ovince St. Preux will be taking on undefeated Ombey Mobley in a light heavyweight bout.

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