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CAMO Bay Area Regional Finals From Strikeforce Diaz VS Noons 2

Official result - David Blanco def. Christian Buron via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) JONATHAN DEL ROSARIO VS. ALAN FRANCIS PEREZ (CAMO amateur fight) Official result - Alan Francis Perez def. Johnathan Del Rosario via KO (punches) - Round 3, 0:48 Read More...
 

Diaz VS Noons For STRIKEFORCE World Welterweight title Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

All eight fighters who will appear during "DIAZ vs. NOONS II'' on SHOWTIME® tomorrow/Saturday, Oct. 9 (10 p.m., ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) made weight on their first attempts Friday at HP Pavilion in Read More...

MMA-KO GETS AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH REBEL FIGHTER OWNER ENRIQUE PEREZ

 

MMA-KO GETS AN EXCLUSIVE POST FIGHT INTERVIEW WITH NEW REBEL FIGHTER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION JAMES "THE SANDMAN" IRVIN

 

REBEL FIGHTER : “DOMINATION” OCTOBER 2, 2010 STORY BY Mark Brill mbrill@mmako.org


Rebel Fighter once again puts it down, as 700 people filled the place to capacity thirty minutes before the show started. Every fight was exciting, and the last two shows have been sold out. A great
night of fights, with a total of 13 fights on the card. The first seven fights were amateur fights (CAMMO). The last six being pro fights, making this an awesome card. Read More...

James "THE SANDMAN" Irvin wins by KO Over Angel "OF DEATH" Deanda Photo Credit: Sugar Shayda Galata/MMA-KO

This was for the Rebel Fighter World Heavyweight Championship. James “The Sandman” Irvin out of Team Reign fighting Angel “Of Death” DeAnda out of Oakdale mma. This fight was just amazing as the crowd was just crazy for this fight. I had stomach jitters on this one and I really did not know who would win this one as I seen both come in. Angel not looking nervous at all. Read More...

Getting ready for Rebel Fighter: DOMINATION? Check out the Pro fights videos from FEARLESS.HERE
James "THE SANDMAN" Irvin 227lbs  Angel "OF DEATH" Deanda 221lbs Photo Credit: Sugar Shayda Galata/MMA-KO

On October 2,2010 Rebel Fighter will be keeping its guard up as it brings in the big boys as the promotion sets it self up for total "DOMINATION" of the area with its heaviest show to date. James "THE SANDMAN" Irvin will face Angel "OF DEATH" Deanda for a main event. for the Rebel Fighter Heavyweight Championship. Check out weigh in photos here

MMA-KO RADIO WILL HAVE A EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL SHOW WITH James "THE SANDMAN" Irvin and Angel "OF DEATH" Deanda

MMA-KO Radio will have a special and exclusive show. The show will be hosted by Mark Brill The Thrill and Jeff Gallion The Stallion. The guests will be James "THE SANDMAN" Irvin and Angel "OF DEATH" Deanda who will be facing off on On October 2,2010 at the Rebel Fighter's DOMINATION this weekend for the Rebel Fighter Heavyweight Championship. Also the hottest story right now locally is Martin "Tarzan" Sandoval and Steven Abas. Steven Abas pulled out of the fight which caused many fans to be disappointed. A lot of rumors are circling around that Al Joslin Read More...

Rebel Fighter After Party

Saturday Night if you are in Sacramento come join Disko Kid and Rebel Fighter along with some of the biggest names in MMA at Bislas Sports Bar and support the Pajama Program!!! Sexy sounds by Enrique Brizuela, Hollywoods hottest DJ in Sacramento's sexiest spot!! Read More...

"The Angel of Death" visits with MMA-KO By Gary Costa/MMA-KO garycosta@mmako.com

MMA-KO: It goes without saying that we appreciate the time that you have set aside for MMA-KO and all of the MMA-KO fans that are reading this!
De Anda: No problem! I appreciate the time and opportunity that MMA-KO is giving me, as well as all the love that MMA-KO has shown me throughout my Read More...

The World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock Comes to MMA-KO Radio

MMA-KO Presents The Thrill Hour. The show is hosted by Mark Brill The Thrill, the beautiful Co. Host Nicole Sjoberg and Special Co. Keith "KO Kid" Berry. This weeks guests are UFC Hall Of Famer The World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock and Victor “El Matador” Moreno. Check it out on Wednesday Sept 29,10AM MMA-KO Presents The Thrill Hour check it Read More...

 

 

UFC Hall Of Famer Ken Shamrock MMA Seminar

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ken Shamrock’s Lion’s Den in Reno, Nevada is proud to present UFC Legend Ken Shamrock for a one day only Mixed Martial Arts Clinic on Saturday, October 9th, 2010. Ken Shamrock is a professional American Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Hall of Fame Inductee, and professional wrestler. Read More...

 

KJ NOONS & CESAR GRACIE Media Conference Call Highlights

The participants took part in a national media conference call to discuss the highly anticipated upcoming STRIKEFORCE event on Saturday, Oct. 9, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). In the main event, Diaz will defend his 170-pound crown against Noons – the last man to beat him Read More...

STRIKEFORCE PRESENTS COLLISION COURSE: THE PATH TO DIAZ vs. NOONS II

With cameras in the camps of bitter rivals Nick Diaz and KJ Noons, STRIKEFORCE presents Collision Course: The Path To Diaz vs. Noons II – an in-depth, three-part documentary series that provides exclusive, insightful, behind-the-scenes access to the lives and training camps of perhaps MMA’s fiercest rivals as they prepare for a Read More...

PURECOMBAT: CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN By Mark Brill/Patty Gallion

Champions for Children was a good show, but there was only one championship fight. Some big fights fell through, making the event nine total bouts for the evening. The crowd seemed to stroll in a little beyond the start time. The first six fights were just average fights but I’ve got to say, the last three fights were awesome! Amazing! Exciting! The people that did not show up Read More...

James "THE SANDMAN" Irvin VS Angel "OF DEATH" Deanda

On October 2,2010 Rebel Fighter will be keeping its guard up as it brings in the big boys as the promotion sets it self up for total "DOMINATION" of the area with its heaviest show to date. James "THE SANDMAN" Irvin will face Angel "OF DEATH" Deanda for a main event that will keep you clinching your seats and your eyes wide open. Read More...

 

 

 

‘Razor’ sharp signing

Razak Al-Hassan has a plan he wants to put in motion. To do so, the hard-hitting 28-year-old has decided to make it happen in the Maximum Fighting Championship. Fresh from signing an exclusive four-fight deal, Al-Hassan (10-2) has agreed to make his debut at MFC 27: Breaking Point in a showdown against crowd-favorite Dwayne “D-Bomb” Lewis (12-5). Read More...

PureCombat “CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN” Results

On September 25th "Champions For Children Event.” This was the first annual Mixed Martial Arts event produced by PureCombat on behalf of Children's Hospital Central California. We will have the full report soon. Check out the full results http://official-mmako.blogspot.com/

No one happy with Mir’s knockout win By Dave Meltzer

INDIANAPOLIS – About the only solace Frank Mir took out of Saturday night’s UFC 119 match with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, is that he won via late knockout and would have likely won had the fight gone to a decision. Read More...

Bas Rutten's Elite MMA Grand Opening

Join MMA Legend Bas Rutten as he celebrates the grand opening of Elite MMA. Rutten's new 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art training facility will offer classes in all major aspects of Mixed Martial Arts, as well as the world famous Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts System. Read More...

Vasilevski: Moving Up the Light Heavyweight Ladder as a European Prospect

At 22 years of age, Vyacheslav "Slava" Vasilevski is quietly making a name for himself as a top contender in the light heavyweight division with M-1 Global thanks to his impressive 9-1 record. Vasilevski was born and grew up in the quaint Siberian city known as Zelenogorsk, Krasnoyarski Krai. With the city's sport complex located close to his home Read More...

“CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN” A Benefit Event for Children’s Hospital Central CA
 

On September 25th, 2010, Coors Light Presents "Champions For Children.” This will be the first annual Mixed Martial Arts event produced by PureCombat on behalf of Children's Hospital Central California; benefiting the hospitals fund raising Campaign For Children's. Come out and support this effort and "YOU" too can be a Champion for Children’s. Read More...

 

The World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock VS Dan "The Beast" Severn

UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock emerged as one of the biggest stars in the history of MMA. Shamrock was the first UFC Superfight Champion and also the first MMA Heavyweight Champion in Japan, winning the title of King of Pancrase. Ken Shamrock is the founder of the Lion's Den that became one of the most successful teams. Check out this classic battle with two MMA legends The World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock VS Dan "The Beast" Severn and don't forget to check out Ken Shamrock on Wednesday Sept 29,10AM on MMA-KO Radio

WEC® LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER ANTHONY PETTIS TO BE FEATURED ON MTV HIT SHOW ‘WORLD OF JENKS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Extreme Cagefighting® lightweight contender Anthony Pettis will be featured on MTV’s new hit show “World of Jenks” on Monday, Sept. 27 at 10PM ET/PT. The 30-minute episode chronicles Pettis’ life and training as he prepares for his fight against Danny Castillo at WEC’s event in Columbus Read More...

UFC INKS DEAL WITH FOX SPORTS LATIN AMERICA

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ultimate Fighting Championship® fans in South America now have the opportunity to watch all the action in the Octagon™ live en Espanol, including the upcoming UFC® 119: MIR vs. CRO COP on Saturday, September 25th, as part of a new television deal inked with Fox Sports Latin America, the most widely distributed Spanish-language pay television sports network in Read More...

Results of Bellator 30 weigh-in announced:

Louisville, KY - On the eve of Bellator Fighting Championships' much-anticipated return to Louisville, the fighters competing in tomorrow's event participated in an official weigh-in earlier this evening -- Read More...

MMA Referee School

MMA Referee School (MMARS) is in session with Herb Dean Oct 16 & 17, 2010 at Fight Academy, 61 West Valley Street, Pasadena, CA 91105. Join us October 16 & 17 2010, in Pasadena for the first California MMA Judge and MMA Referee seminars. MMARS is recognized by the ABC Read More...

WEC Brings Top Stars Broomfield to to Meet Fans

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – If an 11-fight card, including a world title bout between pound-for-pound king Jose Aldo and Manny Gamburyan wasn’t enough, World Extreme Cagefighting® is pleased to announce that several of the sport’s biggest stars will be heading to the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo. to take part in fight night festivities Read More...
 

"MAYHEM" MILLER PLANS TO SUBMIT SAKURABA IN THE MAIN EVENT OF A STACKED "DREAM 16" ON HDNET

Jason "Mayhem" Miller (23-7) and Kazushi Sakuraba (26-13-1) are two of MMA's most consummate showmen, known for their outrageous exploits in, out -- and on the way to -- the ring. Miller has idolized Sakuraba for 13 years, ever since the Japanese legend's only appearance in the octagon at UFC Ultimate Japan 1. Read More...

 

THE SILENT ASSASSIN WILL “BRING ON THE PAIN” ON OCTOBER 7

Lemoore, California (September 21, 2010) - Undefeated Junior Welterweight Michael Dallas, Jr. will look for his fifth victory of 2010 on Thursday, October 7, when Goossen Tutor Promotions presents “BRING ON THE PAIN” at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California Read More...

Grove vs. Konrad Heavyweight World Championship set for Bellator 32

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships will crown its first Heavyweight Champion when powerful striker Neil “Goliath” Grove meets 2-time NCAA Division I Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Cole “The Polar Bear” Konrad for Bellator’s World Heavyweight Title at Bellator 32 at the Kansas City Power & Light District on Read More...

 

STRIKEFORCE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION GILBERT "EL NINO'' MELENDEZ AND GLADIATOR CHALLENGE/GLOBAL KNOCKOUT CHAMPION JOSH THORNBURG ARE BOTH ON MMA-KO RADIO "THE THRILL HOUR"

MMA-KO Presents The Thrill Hour. The show is hosted by Mark Brill The Thrill and his beautiful Co. Host Nicole Sjoberg. This weeks guests are Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters Strikeforce Lightweight Gilbert "El Nino"  Melendez and Gladiator Challenge/Global Knockout Champion Josh Thornburg. Check it out on Wednesday Sept 22,10AM MMA-KO Presents The Thrill Hour check it out at Read More...

TYRON WOODLEY-ANDRE GALVAO FIGHT TO REPLACE LUKE ROCKHOLD-MATT LINDLAND BOUT ON SATURDAY, OCT. 9, IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.

Training Injury Sidelines Rockhold. Nick Diaz Risks Welterweight Title Against KJ Noons; Sarah Kaufman Defends Lightweight Belt Against Marloes Coenen Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT
NEW YORK (Sept. 22, 2010) – A matchup of welterweight prospects, Tyron Woodley Read More...

Ruben "Warpath" Villareal new Heavyweight Champion Article By Roy "Hit Boy" Arriola

The winner of this fight…and NEW Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion of the world, Ruben “Warpath” Villareal!!” Those words must have sounded like music to the ears of the Native American, as “Warpath” had reached the pinnacle of his career. Also the holder of the GC Native American Heavyweight title Read More...

TOKYO FIVE TO SPONSOR SERRA FOR UFC 119

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Matt “The Terror” Serra is looking to make a strong statement against the hometown favorite in Indianapolis.Charles Jebara, President of Tokyo Five Brand announced today that the company will continue to sponsor former UFC welterweight Champion Matt “The Terror” Serra for his fight against Read More...

Lozano battles Yoshida in Bellator 31 “Eliminator”

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that undefeated knockout artist Chris “The Assassin” Lozano will take on UFC veteran and heavy handed Judo black belt Yoshiyuki “Zenko” Yoshida in a Bellator Welterweight Tournament Qualifying fight taking place at Bellator 31 Read More...

Welterweight Wonderland Part 1: New faces look to strengthen a fast-developing STRIKEFORCE welterweight division By James Hirth

Similar to the heavyweight division’s recent influx of talent, the new arrivals at 170 pounds look to make the STRIKEFORCE welterweight class one of the promotion’s deepest divisions. Read More...

 

Join Xtreme Couture this Saturday September 25th

Join Xtreme Couture this Saturday September 25th from 9am - 4pm for our open house where you can finally see all the hard work we have put in to double the size of our already amazing MMA facility. Xtreme Couture MMA has double the mat space, 2 octagon cages, 2 boxing rings and we are also introducing our expanded membership options starting as low as $30 a month! Read More...

Fighters Only Magazine To Release Special Chuck Liddell Collector’s Edition Release Coincides With New Walmart Distribution

Fighters Only Magazine is releasing a special edition issue featuring Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell in Walmart stores nationally. On-stands now, the issue contains never-before-seen photographs of Liddell, his signature, and in-depth editorial on the notorious former UFC light heavyweight champion. Read More...

SHOWTIME® TO RE-AIR DIAZ-NOONS I PRIOR TO LONG-AWAITED OCT. 9 REMATCH

NEW YORK (Sept. 21, 2010) – In anticipation of their must-see grudge rematch on Saturday, Oct. 9, SHOWTIME® will re-air the memorable first fight between Nick Diaz and KJ Noons as part of an hour-long, multi-fight highlight package on SHO 2 beginning Friday, Sept. 24, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Read More...

DREW FICKETT NEWLY CROWNED SHINE LIGHTWEIGHT
GRAND PRIX TOURNAMENT CHAMPION

Fighting is, well, a difficult thing to be a part of. Andnerves are very much a part of that. Even with over fifty professional fights,I still find myself a bit nervous every time I head out to the cage or ring.Yet, I also feel at ease. There is a part of all of us, as human beings, thatseems to give us a desire to Read More...

Nick Diaz: A Lesson in Confidence By Phil Lanides

Self-confidence is a huge part of being a professional athlete, no matter the sport. Yet, no sport showcases the element of self-dependence more than mixed martial arts. A team helps the gladiator prepare for battle, but once that cage door shuts Read More...

WEC RETURNS TO THE PALMS IN LAS VEGAS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Former featherweight champion “The California Kid” Urijah Faber makes his highly-anticipated 135-pound debut as World Extreme Cagefighting® returns to The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Read More...

UFC RETURNS TO GERMANY FOR UFC 122

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship® organisation returns to Germany on November 13 when UFC 122 emanates from König-Pilsener-Arena in Oberhausen. In the high-stakes main event, mixed martial arts legend Vitor ‘the Phenom’ Belfort will face Japanese powerhouse Read More...

Sparks & Maynard square off at Bellator 30

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships today announced that undefeated heavyweight Ron “The Monster” Sparks will make his Bellator debut in his hometown of Louisville when he takes on undefeated ground-and-pound specialist and fellow Louisville product Greg Maynard at Bellator 30, taking place at Fourth Street Live! on September 23. Read More...

UFC® CAMARO TO BE AUCTIONED OFF AT BARRETT-JACKSON

(PRESS RELEASE) -- UFC® fans will have the opportunity to bid on one of the hottest cars ever made on Friday, Sept. 24 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Las Vegas, Nev. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® has teamed Read More...

Game Face Management…

Now that the dust has settled I wanted to thank all those that have supported me and believed in me over the last year, as many of you know I am no longer working with Gladiator Challenge other than writing articles and other website duties. It was a great experience, I am grateful for the opportunities I was given, with that said, many of you know I have started to manage Read More...

Josh Thornburg Silences The Critics and the Non-Believers Article by HITBOYMMA

Dan Gryder's Global Knockout didnt only return, they returned with a bang! The 900 seat venue at the beautiful Jackson Rancheria hotel and casino was packed from mountain cliff to mountain cliff . The star studded event was nothing less then a success and the Main event was icing on the cake. The former Gladiator Challenge Lightweight champion (6-1)Josh Thornburg, who recently vacated his belt with Gladiator Challenge Read More...

Maximum Fighting President State of the Union Address

It’s amazing in this day and age how many people want to be in the MMA business and how many non-educated people are promoting the sport of MMA. Cities all over the country are forming commissions with members that don’t know the difference between an armbar and a rear-naked choke. These commissions can’t Read More...

UFC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR INDIANAPOLIS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- With a top-flight main event featuring former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir pitted against mixed martial arts legend Mirko Cro Cop, a co-main event with light heavyweight rising star Ryan Bader taking on Rogerio Nogueira and a rematch between former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra Read More...

Martin "Tarzan" Sandoval trains for the biggest fight of his life

On September 25th, 2010, Coors Light Presents "Champions For Children.” This will be the first annual Mixed Martial Arts event produced by PureCombat on behalf of Children's Hospital Central California. In the most exciting weight classes, the 135 lb. division, Martin "Tarzan" Sandoval trains for the biggest fight of his life VS Olympic Silver Medalist/Fresno State Alumni Stephen Abas. Abas in his 3rd fight of his career is the favorite to win but don't tell Martin "Tarzan" Sandoval that. Sandoval with a MMA record of  6 - 2 and trains out of Oakdale MMA has Read More...

SARAH KAUFMAN & MARLOES COENEN, JOSH THOMSON & JZ CAVALCANTE Media Conference Call Highlights

The fighters and Coker participated in a national media conference call on Friday to discuss the upcoming STRIKEFORCE event on Saturday, Oct. 9, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). Read More...

A Breakdown of STRIKEFORCE’s Heavyweight Division:
By Johnny Preston

With the recent signing of top ten-ranked “The Babyfaced Assassin” Josh Barnett, STRIKEFORCE bolstered its already formidable heavyweight division. Most MMA pundits agree that the division rivals and even bests that of any other fight company in the world. Read More...

Keith "The KO Kid" Berry will make his return to PureCombat

Keith "The KO Kid" Berry still remains one of the more dangerous up and-coming fighters. Keith Berry who is the former King Of The Cage Middleweight Champion has devastating striking and very explosive KO power. The KO Kid will make his return to the cage vs Aaron Brinks in November with PureCombat. Also some breaking news with Keith "The KO Kid" Berry coming soon so stay tuned.

KOTC response to disappearance of Ray Mercer

This is the response of King of the Cage (KOTC) to Keith Creed’s comments about the disappearance of Ray Mercer. The comments that were made by Keith Creed were in no way the opinion or representation of KOTC. Keith is not an employee of KOTC nor is he authorized to speak on behalf of KOTC. Read More...

BROCK LESNAR GRACES COVER OF UFC® MAGAZINE
 

(PRESS RELEASE) -- With the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) heavyweight division better than it’s ever been, it’s nothing short of amazing that champion Brock Lesnar has been able to dominate with four straight UFC victories in the loaded class. Read More...

WEC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR SEPT. 30 EVENT IN COLORADO

(PRESS RELEASE) -- One of the deepest cards of the year just received more firepower as World Extreme Cagefighting® confirmed six additional bouts for its debut at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo. on Thursday, Sept. 30 Read More...

Fujii takes on Ward at Bellator 31

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Bellator Season 3 Women’s Tournament continues in Lake Charles, Louisiana as the undefeated #1 female fighter in the world Megumi “Mega Megu” Fujii (21-0) faces off against the fourth ranked 115 pounder and dangerous veteran submission specialist Lisa Ward (14-5-1) in semi-final action on September 30th to move one step closer to becoming the first ever Bellator Women’s Champion. Read More...

PAUL “SEMTEX’’ DALEY SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE

NEW YORK (Sept. 15, 2010) – Top-10 world-ranked welterweight, Paul Daley, has signed a multi-fight deal with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE. The 5-foot-9, 27-year-old native of London who fights out of Nottingham, England, has won two straight and six of his last seven. Overall, the cocky, brash seven-year pro is 25-9-2. Read More...

Mercenary set to attack

Moghaddam, a former football player at Newport Harbor and OCC, is a pro fighter competing in main event Friday at UCI.

Many people call Nick Moghaddam, "The Mercenary." He got the nickname a couple years ago after taking a mixed martial arts fight on a day's notice simply because he wanted the money. Read More. . .
Press Release / Nicole Sjoberg/ Vision City Entertainment

Vision City Entertainment would like to send out this recent update on the progress of Nicole Sjoberg. The most recent photo shoots have photos that include pictures that have been taken for Read More...

RENO XTREME FIGHTS VI - GILBERT VS OUMA

Let’s Get It On promotions and Grand Sierra Resort presents Reno Xtreme Fights VI, Saturday, September 25th at 8pm, featuring Reno’s own Joey Gilbert and former IBF Jr. middleweight champion, Kassim ‘The Dream’ Ouma.This is an NABA middleweight title fight and all eyes are on Joey Gilbert as this match positions him for a world title shot.Tickets start at just $35. Go online to GrandSierraResort.com or call 800-648-3568. Reno Xtreme Fights VI, only at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. Read More . . .

Marquardt capitalizes on Palhares’ mistake By Kevin Iole

The referee’s final instructions are usually a mere formality, allowing the tension to build just that much longer before a fight begins. But they are significant and they mean something, as Rousimar Palhares sadly found out at Ultimate Fight Night 22. Read More...

A look back and forward in the aftermath of MFC 26

Leading up to MFC shows over the past few years, The Z-Files takes an in-depth look at the card, the fighters themselves, and the ramifications of each bout, all leading to the Top 10 Questions. Read More...

 

STRIKEFORCE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION GILBERT "EL NINO'' MELENDEZ TO APPEAR ON MMA LIVE ON ESPN2 TOMORROW/THURSDAY

Melendez will appear as a guest panelist on the full episode of MMA LIVE on ESPN2 tomorrow/Thursday at 1 a.m. ET/10 p.m. PT. Melendez (18-2), of San Francisco, successfully defended his 155-pound STRIKEFORCE title with a dominating unanimous decision over DREAM champion Shinya Aoki last April 17 on the CBS Television Read More...

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Frausto clashes with Aguilar in Women’s Semi-final Showdown at Bellator 31

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships today officially announced a September 30 Season 3 Women’s semi-final fight between explosive striker Zoila “The Warrior Princess” Frausto and top submission specialist Jessica “Jag” Aguilar at Bellator 31, taking place at L’Auberge du Lac Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Read More...

Check out MMA-KO Radio "The Thrill Hour"!!! James "The Sandman" Irvin and Andre "Dre Duke" Fili

MMA-KO Presents The Thrill Hour. The show is hosted by Mark Brill The Thrill and his beautiful Co. Host Nicole Sjoberg. This weeks guests are James "The Sandman" Irvin and Andre "Dre Duke" Fili. James "The Sandman" Irvin is back and will be fighting former Gladiator Challenge Champion Angel "Of Death" DeAnda in a huge Heavyweight Showdown for the vacant Rebel Fighter Heavyweight Championship on On October 2. The Sandman will talk about his return to the cage and also fighting in front of his Read More...

“CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN” A Benefit Event for Children’s Hospital Central CA
 

On September 25th, 2010, Coors Light Presents "Champions For Children.” This will be the first annual Mixed Martial Arts event produced by PureCombat on behalf of Children's Hospital Central California; benefiting the hospitals fund raising Campaign For Children's. Come out and support this effort and "YOU" too can be a Champion for Children’s. Read More...

UFC RETURNS TO DETROIT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 14 YEARS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Detroit will be infused with adrenaline on Saturday, November 20, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship® returns to the Motor City for the first time since UFC IX in 1996. In the main event, two former UFC® light heavyweight champions collide as Quinton “Rampage” Jackson takes on Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida at UFC 123 Read More...

PLAYBOY ENERGY DRINK PRESENTS: PLAYBOY FIGHTS AT THE PLAYBOY MANSION Story By Mark Brill The Thrill/Photo Credit: Sugar Shayda Galata/MMA-KO

September 11, 2010 in Beverly Hills, CA. The Playboy Fights were an action packed night to remember! As the first bell rang, we started our night with four MMA fights that were too exciting to turn away from.
I have been to many shows, and have seen boring fights on some of those fight cards, but all of the fights at the Playboy Mansion were exciting and action packed. Not one boring fight all evening. Read More...

“PLAYBOY ENERGY FIGHT NIGHT ROCKS THE MANSION!”

The seventh installment of Fight Night at the Playboy Mansion went down this past Saturday night, September 11 2010. The night was another mix of great fights, exceptional food and drinks along with an eclectic mix of celebrity guests and beautiful women that always makes Playboy Energy Fight Night at the Mansion the most anticipated invitation-only fight event of the year in the world. Read More...

Introducing: Tim "Big Perm" Persey

Arguably the most important championship title in Gladiator Challenge, the heavyweight belt will be up for grabs at this Saturday’s “Undisputed” event at Red Hawk Casino. It’s a simple situation where two men will enter the cage, and one will exit as the Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion. Read More...

Gladiator Challenge return to Red Hawk Casino for “Undisputed,”

This Saturday, September 18th, Tedd Williams and Gladiator Challenge return to Red Hawk Casino for “Undisputed,” where some of the biggest names in California MMA will compete. Red Hawk Casino has hosted some huge Gladiator Challenge events in the past, and “Undisputed” should be no different Read More...

UFC® GYM™ IN ROSEMEAD/LOS ANGELES TO HOST OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 18

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Continuing on its path to completely revolutionize the fitness industry, UFC® GYM™ is unveiling a second location in Rosemead, California, and is holding the official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Expo on Saturday, September Read More...

D-Bomb’ ready to blow at Breaking Point

Knowing he was down to the last fight on his contract, Dwayne Lewis figured he had no other choice than to boldly re-affirm his position in the Maximum Fighting Championship. Lewis went out and backed up the rare boastful statements he made in the Read More...

Aldo KO’s Gamburyan, Cerrone Bests Varner

Whoever it is would be wise to perfect defending his lead leg from kicks because Aldo just might be MMA’s most brutal leg kicker as he showed yet again during a relatively effortless knockout victory over No.1 contender Manny Gamburyan on Thursday night at the 1st Bank Center. Read More...

Angel De Anda earns a top spot even in defeat HITBOYMMA.com staff

4th of July came back around as Placer County Fair grounds and Rebel fighters' Enrique Perez hosted " Domination" Which was a fitting name for what many fans were ranting and raving that this was one of the most competitive MMA shows they had witnessed in years. Explosive from top to bottom from firecrackers, Read More...

KJ NOONS, SARAH KAUFMAN, JOSH THOMSON
OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

SAN JOSE (Oct. 6, 2010) – Three of the top fighters who will appear on this Saturday’s mega-fight card at HP Pavilion live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) – KJ Noons, STRIKEFORCE Women’s Welterweight Champion Sarah Kaufman Read More...

FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE GOES OFF WITHOUT A HITCH;
FIGHTER QUOTES Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

There may have been tension in the room, but all the fighters, specifically Nick Diaz and KJ Noons, were respectful and reserved and made like true professionals during Thursday’s final press conference for this Saturday’s Read More...

 
Lightweight Battle Added to M-1 Challenge XXI: Guram vs. Grishin

(PRESS RELEASE) -- One of the most promising young fighters from Russia, Alexander ‘The Tiger’ Sarnavskiy meets one of Western Europe’s most outrageous mixed martial artists, Victor Kuku, in a lightweight contenders battle at M-1 Challenge XXI: Guram vs. Grishin; M-1 Global to crown its first ever champions Read More...

Rashad Evans and Jon Bones Jones at the Paradise Warrior Retreat

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Do not miss this once in a lifetime experience to be a part of the Paradise Warrior experience. Tristar Gym in Montreal will host the next Paradise Warrior Retreat seminar on October 1st to the 3RD. THe instructors of the Paradise event will be former UFC light heavy weight world champion Read More...

USA-MMA Return of the Champions

(PRESS RELEASE) -- We are bringing in two former UFC World Champions to the Cajundome for a night of fantastic MMA action. First, to start of the night, former UFC World Champion, Ricco Rodriguez, continues his assault on the Heavyweight division as he is our co-main event and battles tough veteran Mike Perez. Read More...

UNDEFEATED ROGER BOWLING TO REMATCH BOBBY VOELKER
IN STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS MAIN EVENT AT SAVE MART CENTER IN FRESNO, CALIF., OCT. 22

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Sept. 13, 2010) – Five months after their initial encounter, an exciting battle that ended prematurely due to an accidental poke in the eye, “Relentless” Roger Bowling will put his unbeaten record on the line one more time against “Vicious” Bobby Voelker in a collision of welterweights Read More...

MMA HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSTAR JOSH BARNETT SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE

NEW YORK (Sept. 13, 2010) – Two-time champion and top world-ranked heavyweight superstar Josh “The Babyfaced Assassin” Barnett has signed a multi-fight agreement to compete for world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE. Read More...

Lima stuns Ford at Retribution McKee, Heath, Lewis among night's big winners

It wasn't the homecoming party that Ryan Ford wanted, but it was the coming out party that Douglas Lima deeply desired. Stunning a vastly partisan crowd in his opponent's home town, Lima (15-4) scored a second-round submission victory over Ford (12-3) in the co-main Read More...

Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar

Since Carlos and Hélio Gracie introduced Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the world in 1925 over four generations of Gracie’s have refined the techniques to develop the world’s most effective self defense system. The Gracie family has taught FBI, Green Berets, Law Enforcement, Private Security, and many more. This is your opportunity to learn
these techniques directly from Charles Gracie Read More...

UFC Hall Of Famer & 5 Time World Champion Randy " The Natural" Couture will be at Oakdale MMA

Think you've got what it takes? Come learn from the best. UFC Hall Of Famer & 5 Time World Champion Randy "The Natural" Couture on Saturday, October 9, 2010 8am to 11am at Oakdale MMA. Read More... 

FORMER STRIKEFORCE CHAMP JOSH THOMSON TO FACE DANGEROUS GESIAS “JZ” CAVALCANTE IN BATTLE OF WORLD-RANKED LIGHTWEIGHTS SATURDAY, OCT. 9, IN SAN JOSE, CALIF

NEW YORK – On a night when STRIKEFORCE will present a World Championship Doubleheader that includes a grudge rematch between defending welterweight champion Nick Diaz and KJ Noons, former STRIKEFORCE belt-holder and local favorite Josh Thomson (17-3) will meet world-ranked Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante (15-3-1) of Brazil in an important lightweight fight Saturday, Oct. 9, at HP Read More...

 

Matt Lindland is Ready to Lay Down “The Law” on Luke Rockhold By Johnny Preston

When mixed martial arts enthusiasts look back on the history of the sport fifty years from now, Matt “The Law” Lindland will certainly come up in the conversation when the best middleweights of this era are discussed. His pedigree is well-known: NCAA Division 1 wrestler at the University of Read More...

Tachi Palace Fights 6: HIGH STAKES – RESULTS By James Gilliland Courtesy of cageradio.com 

Lemoore, Calif. – Tachi Palace Fights (TPF) was at it again with TPF High Stakes. The main event featured Visalia’s Doug “The Rhino” Marshall (12-3) taking on Ultimate Fight alum, Kyacey “Ice Cold” Uscola (18-15). The fighters came out exchanging, Uscola scores a takedown. Then takes Marshall’s back and rains down punches until the referee stops the fight. Uscola wins at 3:17 in the first round by ground and pound technical knockout. Read More...

Perfect on the scales for Retribution

All 18 fighters including lightweight title-holder Antonio "Mandingo" McKee and his challenger Luciano Azevedo were perfect as the official weigh-in for MFC 26: Retribution was held Thursday at City Centre Mall in Edmonton, Alberta. McKee (23-3-2), who is unbeaten in seven Read More...

ANTONIO MCKEE IN A "PUT UP OR SHUT UP" BOUT THIS FRIDAY ON HDNET MFC Lightweight Champion Has Promised to Retire If He Can't Finish His Opponent - Friday, 10:00 p.m. ET
 

(PRESS RELEASE) -- With a professional record of 24-3-2 and a 14 fight undefeated streak that stretches back to 2003, Antonio "Mandingo" McKee should be known as one of the best lightweights in the world. Unfortunately, instead of dominating, the word that comes to mind most often to describe McKee is "boring'" due to the fact that 18 of his wins have come by decision. Read More...

2008 MMA-KO Babe Of The Year Miss MMA-KO Kayla Marie plays as Talia Maasri

 

It is no secret that Miss Kayla Marie is the Undisputed Queen of MMA-KO. Kayla was 2008 MMA-KO Babe Of The Month for July then went on to be MMA-KO Babe Of The Year. Kayla truly set the bar bringing the largest numbers of any MMA-KO Babes of all time. Not only is Kayla gorgeous, but she also is an amazing actress. Check out 2008 MMA-KO Babe Of The Year Miss MMA-KO Kayla Marie playing as Talia Maasri. More info on Kayla coming soon so stay tuned.      

The fighting pioneer helped put mixed martial arts and UFC on the map Source: Star Tribune

Chuck Liddell is one of the main competitors who helped put mixed martial arts and UFC on the map. These days Liddell, 40, is pondering his future in the sport while also working on a charitable campaign (more at www.bic4good.com). As part of the campaign, he recently shaved his trademark Mohawk. He also recently took time to speak with the Star Tribune's Michael Rand on a variety of subjects. Read More...
Big Business with Big George

George Foreman has three fundamentals of business success: selling, integrity, and "the shotgun tactic." Over a lifetime, Foreman has created the kind of well-rounded success that most people dream of. He is a profitable business... Read More...

UFC VET SHANNON GUGERTY TO REPLACEMARCUS AURELIO IN GRAND PRIX

NEWKIRK, OK (September 8, 2010) -As anyone involved in the sport of mixed martial arts can tell you, injuries can happen at anytime. UFC/PRIDE veteran Marcus “Maximus” Aurelio is no exception to that concept. After sustaining an injury while training for this Read More...

PWP Light Heavyweight Champion Tony "Kryptonite" Lopez, Olympic Silver Medalist Steven Abas and Local Star Martin Sandoval Will All Be On MMA-KO's The Thrill Hour

MMA-KO Presents The Thrill Hour. The show is hosted by Mark Brill The Thrill and his beautiful Co. Host Nicole Sjoberg. On the show this week will be one of the most dominate Champions and Fighters in King Of The Cage History Tony "Kryptonite" Lopez. Lopez is just coming off an Read More...

Tim “The Wrecking Machine” McKenzie vs. Josh Thornburg

Global Knock-Out mixed martial arts (MMA) returns to Jackson Rancheria after a three-year absence with the Fall Brawl on Saturday, September 18. Headlining the card will be Tim “The Wrecking Machine” McKenzie vs. Josh Thornburg for the Global Knock-Out Welterweight Championship Title. Read More...
 

SHINE FIGHTS CEO: "VIRGINIA COMMISSIONRENEGED ON VERBAL AGREEMENT"

NEW YORK, NY (September6, 2010) - Shine Fights CEO Devin Price has decided to move the MMApromotional firm's Sept 10 Grand Prix Tournament to First Council Casino in Newkirk, OK in the wake of questionable treatment by theVirginia state athletic commission. Read More...

BROTHERLY BATTLES, SKATEBOARD CRASHES, HELPED PREPARE RISING STAR LUKE ROCKHOLD FOR CAREER IN STRIKEFORCE By JOSHUA MOLINA

Luke Rockhold has never made it past the first round. For the Santa Cruz, California native, four minutes and seven seconds is the most time he has ever needed to put away an opponent. Whether he’s slapping on a rear naked choke, slipping on an arm bar, or striking someone Read More...

BREAKING NEWS DAVE "THE BADMAN" HUCKABA WILL BE  INDUCTED INTO THE MMA-KO HALL OF FAME Photos By Marrissa Berry 

Three Time Heavyweight Champion and current IFC Warrior Challenge Heavyweight Champion Dave "The Badman" Huckaba will be inducted into the MMA-KO Hall Of Fame. The Badman who is from Rio Linda Ca has a 14 - 4 - with 12 of his wins being by KO. Dave "The Badman Read More...

KJ Noons: Ready For Another Round With Nick Diaz By Johnny Preston

Don’t be scared, homie.” It’s become a catchphrase of sorts for STRIKEFORCE Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz. For his next opponent, recent STRIKEFORCE: Houston victor KJ Noons, it’s become a rallying cry. On October 9th, live in San Jose, California at HP Pavilion, televised on SHOWTIME®, Diaz and Noons will engage in one of the most anticipated rematches in MMA history. Read More...

WEC ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF FIRST CHINESE FIGHTER

(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Extreme Cagefighting® announced today the signing of undefeated lightweight fighter Tiequan “The Mongolian Wolf” Zhang of Beijing, China. Zhang, who will take on The Ultimate Fighter® alum Alex Karalexis in his debut on Sept. 30 in Broomfield, Colo. Read More...

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