Nelson, McGivern, Schultz To Defend Titles at IFL Connecticut May 16
March 31st, 2008
Two IFL stars, Roy Nelson (Las Vegas) and Ryan Schultz (North Platte, Neb.) will make their second respective title defenses and another, Ryan McGivern (Bettendorf, Iowa) will make his first when the International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., with a minimum of nine bouts scheduled for Friday, [...]
Cung Le Defeats Shamrock On Showtime
March 30th, 2008
Photos: TOM CASINO/EliteXC
SAN JOSE (March 30, 2008) – In a bruising battle of Bay Area rivals, undefeated Cung Le broke the right arm of defending champion Frank Shamrock en route to capturing the Strikeforce middleweight title with a thrilling, give-and-take, crowd-pleasing third-round TKO Saturday on SHOWTIME.
The long-awaited, eagerly anticipated mixed martial arts event, [...]
M-1 Global, Fedor agree to go separate ways
March 28th, 2008
NEW YORK — M-1 Global announced today a mutual agreement with Vadim Finkelchtein, manager of former PRIDE champion Fedor Emelianenko, to release the heavyweight from his contractual obligations.
“There is so much going on in the world of mixed martial arts right now that we have decided it is in our best interest if our company [...]
Sho.Com To Feature Cage Cam For Shamrock-Le Fight
March 28th, 2008
During this Saturday’s EliteXC telecast on SHOWTIME (live at 9 p.m. ET/PT), the premium network’s website, SHO.com, will give fight fans the unique opportunity to view the main event match from INSIDE THE CAGE.
The Showtime Cage Cam will stream the main event (simultaneously with the telecast) from inside the cage when Shamrock and Le square [...]
EliteXC/Showtime Final Press Conference Quotes
March 28th, 2008
photo by tom Casino
Bay Area rivals Frank Shamrock (23-8-1) and undefeated Cung Le (21-0), will finally face off in the cage when Shamrock defends his Strikeforce world middleweight (185-pound limit) championship against Le in the main event of an eagerly anticipated EliteXC-Strikeforce co-promoted mixed martial arts extravaganza Saturday, March 29, at the HP Pavilion in [...]
EliteXC’s Frank Shamrock To Make Guest Appearance On Jimmy Kimmel Live Friday
March 27th, 2008
Legendary mixed martial arts fighter and one of the true ambassadors of the sport, EliteXC’s Frank Shamrock, will appear on popular late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this Friday, March 28, as a prelude to the eagerly anticipated EliteXC-Strikeforce co-promoted MMA extravaganza one night later at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
“Jimmy [...]
Weight loss and fitness experts to assist IFL athletes in making weight for April 4 show at Izod Center
March 27th, 2008
The International Fight League today announced that twins Jim and Bill Germanakos, the most recent winners of NBC’s hit show “The Biggest Loser,” will host the IFL weigh-in next Thursday, April 3, at 3 p.m. at L.A. Boxing in Secaucus, N.J., and give tips to the athletes trying to make weight for the [...]
World Extreme Cagefighting announces Urijah Faber vs. Jens Pulver plus, Miguel Angel Torres defends his title against Manny Tapia June 1
March 26th, 2008
Las Vegas – One is a legend in the sport of mixed martial arts; the other is an established star on his way to greatness. But when MMA pioneer Jens Pulver challenges WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber on Sunday June 1st at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California, only one of these 145-pound fighters will emerge [...]
IFL Veteran Schoenauer Takes On N.J. Native Barrett; UFC Vet Black Replaces Markham for MFS, Miller Steps In For Taurosevicius for Gracie
March 26th, 2008
Mixed Martial arts veteran Alex Schoenauer (Las Vegas) will take on local standout Brendan Barrett (Tuckerton, N.J.) as the International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) will now hold 10 bouts on its card at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on Friday, April 4. In addition, two replacements have been named: Jason [...]
Solid Viewership Gives IFL Very Desirable, Consistent Programming Time
March 26th, 2008
The International Fight League and Fox Sports Net (FSN) announced today that the IFL’s weekly, one-hour “Fight Night” show will begin its 2008 run on Saturday, April 19, at midnight local time. The show, which will begin with the IFL World Grand Prix finals from December 29, will run in that time slot through [...]
MAX FIGHTS 3 - “Respect: International”
March 26th, 2008
Fargo, ND April 26, 2008 – MAX FIGHTS III, The biggest fight card to hit the area, will happen at the Fargo Civic Auditorium Saturday, April 26th at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30). Mark Cuban-owned, HdnetFights will be on site to film this event, so not only will a packed civic center be watching, but [...]
“Goldberg Toe-To-Toe” series returns with Frank Shamrock & Cung Le
March 22nd, 2008
NEW YORK (March 21, 2008) – SHOWTIME mixed martial arts commentator Bill Goldberg goes toe-to-toe with MMA stalwarts Frank Shamrock and Cung Le in the second installment of Goldberg Toe-to-Toe, now available at SHO.com.
Shamrock and Le, both world class mixed martial artists and both San Jose residents, prepare to meet in the cage when EliteXC [...]
Denny wins by first-round disqualification over Malaipet
March 22nd, 2008
The rules are abundantly clear: in mixed martial arts, a fighter is not permitted to deliver an elbow in a downward motion (ceiling to floor). Nor is a fighter allowed to strike an opponent behind the back of the head. Malaipet did both in the closing seconds of the first-round against Thomas “Wildman” Denny [...]
ShoXC Weigh-In Quotes
March 21st, 2008
Malaipet will try to continue his transformation from world-class superstar Muay Thai kickboxer to mixed martial arts world champion when he faces Thomas “Wildman” Denny of Hesperia, Calif., tomorrow/Friday, March 21, at Chumash Casino Resort at Santa Ynez, Calif., on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
Tickets, starting at $35, are [...]
NYSWF Larry Barnes/Larry Sweeney Weigh-In On April 4 In Mamaroneck, NY
March 20th, 2008
The weigh-in for the New York State Wrestling Federation’s April 5 “Boxer vs. Wrestler Match” in New Rochelle, NY pitting boxer Larry Barnes (44-3-0, 17 KO’s) versus wrestler “Sweet ‘n’ Sour” Larry Sweeney will take place on Friday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m. at LA Boxing, 330 Waverly Ave., Mamaroneck, NY. This event is open [...]
CBS To begin Televising EliteXC Fights May 31, Kimbo, Lawler-Smith Co-Headline
March 20th, 2008
CBS and ProElite, Inc. today announced that the first live primetime mixed martial arts event will be broadcast Saturday, May 31 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS will be broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
“We’re excited to introduce broadcast television viewers to America’s fastest [...]
Shamrock, Le, Shields, Fickett Quotes
March 19th, 2008
Legendary Frank Shamrock will defend his Strikeforce middleweight title against unbeaten Cung Le in the main event of a stellar, eagerly anticipated EliteXC-Strikeforce co-promoted mixed martial arts extravaganza Saturday, March 29, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
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IFL to Honor N.Y., N.J. HS State Champion Wrestlers at Izod Center April 4
March 17th, 2008
The connection between the sports of wrestling and mixed martial arts is a strong and growing one. In recognition of the achievement of New York and New Jersey high school wrestlers this season, the International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) will honor the champions of both states and their coaches at the first major MMA [...]
TapouT Named Official Sponsor For The Ultimate Fighter 7
March 16th, 2008
The cutting-edge clothing line, TapouT, has officially been named the first-ever exclusive apparel sponsor for “The Ultimate Fighter,” Spike TV’s longest running and most successful original series. The first six seasons of “The Ultimate Fighter” on Spike TV were seen by 101.1 million viewers (36% of the U.S. population).*
MMA-ID.com OFFICIALLY SPONSORING CROCOP
March 16th, 2008
Zagreb, Sunday 16 March 2008 – MMA ID is proud to announce a sponsorship deal with top MMA star Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic. On DREAM’s inaugural event on March 15 in Tokyo, Cro Cop walked to the ring wearing an MMA ID T-shirt.
“We are proud to get our brand represented by a fighter who’s considered [...]
