| Injury Plagued Radach Enters IFL World Grand Prix Seeking Gold - 03 Nov 2007 06:59:34am Posted: 03 Nov 2007 01:59 AM CDT 
By Brian Knapp
Misfortune brought Benji Radach to the brink of madness, as a series of injuries conspired to ground his promising mixed martial arts career before it ever fully took flight. He disappeared from the sport for nearly three years, his life marred by neck, knee and jaw surgeries, along with a staph infection that almost cost him a limb. Nine hundred and fifty one days passed between fights, and Radach wondered often whether he would ever be healthy enough to compete again.
"I went back to the drawing board several times," Radach says. "I wondered if this sport was meant for me, wondered whether or not a higher power was telling me to do something else."
Five surgeries and countless looks in the mirror later, the 28-year-old has emerged as the middleweight favorite in the IFL World Grand Prix. The event kicks off this Saturday at the Sears Centre in Chicago and will conclude Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Radach stands two victories away from his first championship, though history has taught him to live in the present.
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| Lesnar Ready To Tackle MMA Fighting - 03 Nov 2007 06:01:18am Posted: 03 Nov 2007 01:01 AM CDT 
By Andrew Falzon
The past few weeks have been trying ones for the UFC. A war of words between the UFC's top brass and former UFC poster boy Randy Couture continues to boil and one of MMA's top heavyweights, Fedor Emelianenko, opted to join another organization. But while Couture and Emelianenko won't be plying their trade in an Octagon any time soon, the UFC has acquired a big-name fighter who they hope will fill the void.
Lesnar is best known for the four years he spent with World Wrestling Entertainment where the 6-foot-2, NCAA wrestling standout captured the WWE championship belt three times while antagonizing fans and fellow fighters alike. After an unsuccessful attempt at a pro football career, Lesnar made his professional MMA debut this past June, defeating Min Soo Kim in just over a minute with a single-leg takedown, followed by a ferocious ground-and-pound submission.
For Lesnar, the UFC marks the next chapter in an athletic career that now spans four sports. The UFC hopes that Lesnar will draw the same pay-per-view audiences he did for pro wrestling, and that he'll live up to his "The Next Big Thing" moniker.
Lesnar checked in for an exclusive interview with ESPN.com.
Andrew Falzon: How did all of this come about with the UFC, did you reach out to Dana White or did White reach out to you?
Brock Lesnar: There was interest from both parties. I'm not sure where the initial phone call came from or what it was about. I think what got the ball rolling was we went to the Randy Couture fight and had a meeting with White.
AF: Do you have any idea who your first opponent will be?
BL: At this time, no. The UFC has some things going on with Couture right now and I'm sure they're busy with that. Hopefully by the end of next week we'll know something. I'll fight whoever they put in front of me.
AF: In an earlier interview you said you'd like to fight Couture and Fedor Emelianenko. Is that something you'd still like to explore?
BL: Back when I made those statements, Couture was the UFC champion and Emelianenko was in talks with the UFC. So right now, I'm going to take it one fight at a time and work my way up to becoming the UFC heavyweight champion.
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| Kendall Grove vs Jorge Rivera - 03 Nov 2007 05:12:50am Posted: 03 Nov 2007 12:12 AM CDT |
| Marquez and Juarez Make Weight - 03 Nov 2007 04:56:08am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 11:56 PM CDT |
| Interview With EliteXC's K.J. Noons - 03 Nov 2007 02:57:57am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 09:57 PM CDT |
| Fedor Emelianenko prepares for the World Combat Sambo Championship - 03 Nov 2007 01:20:46am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 08:20 PM CDT |
| Sherk not stripped; Penn-Stevenson for interim title - 03 Nov 2007 12:12:00am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 07:12 PM CDT 
By Kevin Iole
Sean Sherk is going to remain the UFC's lightweight champion, but B.J. Penn and Joe Stevenson will fight for a lightweight belt at UFC 80 in January in Newcastle, England, UFC president Dana White said Friday.
White said he's not going to strip Sherk of his lightweight championship because he is fed up with the California Athletic Commission's handling of Sherk's steroids case.
Sherk tested positive for the anabolic steroid nandrolone following his successful title defense on July 7 at UFC 73 in Sacramento, Calif., over Hermes Franca. The California Athletic Commission fined Sherk $2,500 and suspended him for a year.
Sherk, though, denied taking steroids and appealed. His hearing was to have been on Wednesday, but it was postponed until Nov. 13 when members of the California commission realized they had not received the 17-page brief attorney Howard Jacobs had submitted on Sherk's behalf.
White had vowed to strip Sherk of the title, but said Friday that he no longer plans to do so. "The way this whole thing has been handled has been a mess," White said.
He said Penn and Stevenson, who said he learned on Tuesday that he and his wife will have another son, will fight for the interim title as the main event of UFC 80 in Newcastle, England, likely on Jan. 19.
The winner of that bout would then presumably face Sherk once Sherk's status is defined by the commission.
White said heavyweights Gabriel Gonzaga and Fabricio Werdum would meet in the co-main on UFC 80.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
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| Ken Shamrock vs Dana White - 02 Nov 2007 11:54:46pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 06:54 PM CDT 
By Damon Martin
Since exiting the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2006, Ken Shamrock has stayed quiet about his departure from the organization, but with Randy Couture's recent resignation, the former "Ultimate Fighter" coach has now voiced his displeasure with the promotion as well and says he is also involved in a lawsuit against them for alleged breech of contract.
Shamrock was released from his contract in 2006 and moved on to coach a team in the International Fight League, but according to the UFC Hall of Famer, it was not by his choice. He is seeking legal action because of his forced exit from the promotion.
"The fact is, we have a lawsuit going on right now," Shamrock stated in an interview with MMAWeekly Radio. "They released me from my contract. I had one fight left. Now, we're going to go after them for the damages and that's why I couldn't fight. I couldn't fight because I was holding up to my end of the bargain with them. Then they turn around and didn't hold up to their end of the bargain because they released me from my contract illegally, they breeched my contract, I am now open and ready to fight."
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| De La Hoya Receives WBO "Fighter Of The Year" & "Promoter Of The Year" Awards - 02 Nov 2007 11:31:25pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 06:31 PM CDT 
It's the fistic version of a daily double, and a distinction no other boxer has ever achieved, but yesterday at the World Boxing Organization (WBO) convention in Puerto Rico, Oscar de la Hoya was honored twice by the sanctioning body, both as "Fighter of The Decade" and "Promoter of The Year".
"It's a great honor for me to accept these awards from the WBO, and I'm truly humbled by all of this," said De La Hoya. "To be recognized for what I've done – in and out of the ring – has always been something I hoped would happen, and I thank the WBO for making that dream a reality."
Also honored was Golden Boy Promotions Vice President/Matchmaker Eric Gomez, who captured the "Matchmaker of the Year" award from the organization. This marks the second time Gomez has won the award.
As a boxer, De La Hoya, a 1992 United States Olympic Gold Medalist, has made his mark with 38 wins in 43 fights and the amazing achievement of winning world titles in six weight classes. A future Hall of Famer, the 34-year-old "Golden Boy" recently fought Floyd Mayweather in a bout which shattered pay-per-view records.
But De La Hoya's impact is not only felt in the ring, but outside of it. As President of Golden Boy Promotions, De La Hoya has helped put on some of the biggest events in boxing over the past few years, and he currently promotes a host of the game's biggest stars, including Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez and Marco Antonio Barrera.
De La Hoya accepted the awards yesterday at the WBO Convention held at the Ritz Carlton in San Juan, Puerto Rico amongst almost 500 people.
Source: www.fighthype.com
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| Calzaghe-Kessler Make Weight - 02 Nov 2007 11:14:04pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 06:14 PM CDT |
| Werdum And The Battle With Napao - 02 Nov 2007 10:52:53pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 05:52 PM CDT 
Not having fought since April 21, when he was defeated by the Belarusian Andre Arlovski in a judges' decision at UFC 70, Fabricio Werdum finally returns to the octagon. The Southern Brazilian will have before him a fundamental fight in defining his MMA career. In the ever-more disputed heavyweight division of the American organization, a second loss in a row would complicate the fighter's life.
The Carioca Gabriel Napao is going through the same situation, making it a fight between black belt Jiu-Jitsu world champions, in a battle of life and death. The stage for the bout will be UFC 80, to take place in England. Direct from Porto Alegre, where he is accompanying the birth of his daughter, Werdum granted this exclusive interview to GRACIEMAG.com, speaking of his first and second fight against Napao, training and much more, check it out:
GRACIEMAG.com: Have you known about this fight for long? What have your preparations been like?
Werdum: Not for long. Rudimar called me saying the UFC had made an offer, and that it was to fight against Napao. As I don't choose my opponents, I accepted right then and there. I think it'll be a good fight, I'll accept the fight wherever it takes place, whether it's standing or on the ground. I'm training hard for this at Chute Boxe, training there is really intense, in two months my muay thai has improved considerably, besides lots of submission grappling and Jiu-Jitsu. The training there is marvelous and complete, I'm very confident, mainly about the standup.
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| IFL Trio Walk Different Paths - 02 Nov 2007 10:39:45pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 05:39 PM CDT |
| Patrick Coté Possibly Fighting in February - 02 Nov 2007 10:27:59pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 05:27 PM CDT |
| IFL, UFC undergoing big changes - 02 Nov 2007 10:03:46pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 05:03 PM CDT |
| Per Eklund To Make UFC Debut At UFC 80 - 02 Nov 2007 09:55:24pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 04:55 PM CDT |
| UFC 79 - Nemesis - Last Chance For Front Row Seats! - 02 Nov 2007 08:35:17pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 03:35 PM CDT |
| Jens Pulver To Appear At Fundraiser in New Jersey - 02 Nov 2007 08:01:23pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 03:01 PM CDT |
| IFL World Grand Prix Preview - Part Two - 02 Nov 2007 07:53:09pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 02:53 PM CDT |
| Restrictions Could KO Cage Fighting - 02 Nov 2007 07:47:28pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 02:47 PM CDT |
| "The Ultimate Fighter 7" Application Process Underway - 02 Nov 2007 07:33:57pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 02:33 PM CDT |
| ShoXC with Paul "Semtex" Daley on Dec 7th in New Jersey - 02 Nov 2007 06:57:15pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 01:57 PM CDT |
| Sokoudjou on Inside MMA With Bas Rutten - Tonight at 9:30PM ET - 02 Nov 2007 06:35:38pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 01:35 PM CDT |
| Rival Promoter Suggests Injunction Against MFC 14 Main Event - 02 Nov 2007 06:17:24pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 01:17 PM CDT 
By Mike Russell
Hardcore Championship Fighting CEO Keith Crawford sent a letter to Association of Boxing Commissions President Timothy J. Lueckenhoff this week in hopes of preventing a rival promoter from staging a main event later this month.
Crawford presented his concerns over the scheduled Maximum Fighting Championship 14 bout between UFC veteran Shonie Carter and Brad Zazulak on Friday, Nov. 23 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. Crawford contends Zazulak, who has only two professional MMA fights to his credit, should not be sanctioned to compete against Carter, a veteran of more than 90 matches. Crawford believes the fight is "dangerous" and could "cause serious damage to" or "tarnish the good name of mixed martial arts."
The MFC event falls under the jurisdiction of the River Cree Combative Sports Commission; the commission can bypass Section 83 of the Canadian Criminal Code, which considers prize fights in MMA or boxing illegal.
Although it encompasses both sports, Section 83 is enforced on a selective basis in Canadian provinces choosing to sanction boxing but not MMA. Disregarded in some provinces, the law states that fighters, reporters and cornermen, as well as regulatory and medical officials, in attendance at such events are subject to criminal prosecution.
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| Derrick Noble Moving Down To Lightweight in 2008 - 02 Nov 2007 06:10:37pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 01:10 PM CDT |
| Pete Sell Awarded His BJJ Black Belt - 02 Nov 2007 05:56:25pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 12:56 PM CDT |
| Ghosts In The Attic, Taylor Invokes Rematch Clause - 02 Nov 2007 05:49:55pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 12:49 PM CDT 
By Jeff Young
Ever since new middleweight champion Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik knocked out former undefeated champion Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor, many have been wondering exactly what the former champion's next move would be. There have been talks of him taking an interim fight before fighting the hard-hitting Pavlik again and there have also been talks of Pavlik taking on WBO contender John Duddy. Finally letting his intentions be known, Jermain Taylor has opted to invoke his rematch clause and take on Pavlik immediately.
At first, I agreed with the talk of an interim fight for Taylor. The reasoning is that after being knocked out the way Taylor was, you never know exactly how a fighter will react in the ring. An interim fight would give you an idea. After a while, however, I changed my mind. The reason is that If an interim fight took place, we may never get a chance to see Pavlik-Taylor 2. There are just too many things that could happen. Taylor could get injured in the interim fight and be forced to pull out of the rematch or worse, he could lose the interim fight altogether. The same thing could happen to Pavlik. He too could lose to Duddy or get injured. There is just too many factors that could possibly get involved.
Now that Taylor has opted for the rematch, there are certain things that he has to take care of in order to be successful. First and foremost, Taylor needs to get his mind right. What I mean is that Taylor cannot go in there with the thought of being knocked out in the back of his mind. He has to have the same type of attitude that the great Chiquita Gonzalez had for his rematch with Michael Carbajal. That attitude was "hey, you got me last time, but I am the more skilled boxer and if I stick to my gameplan, I am going to outbox you all night and walk out with my pride and the win."
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| An Interview With Shogun & Ninja Rua - 02 Nov 2007 05:22:46pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 12:22 PM CDT 
Mauricio "SHOGUN" Rua
PDG: Since your successful knee surgery. How does the knee feel and what will be your recovery time-frame until you can start training again?
Shogun: The knee is great, the surgery was a success and the doctor told me that everything is running better than the original schedule. I'm already doing physiotherapy and I think that I will be fight training in December. I will be back fighting in February or March, I hope so!!!!
PDG: Can you give fans your breakdown of your fight with Forrest. What went right and what went wrong?
Shogun: I don't like to give excuses, I lost and that's it, period. Nothing went right; I assume this and the injury interfered in my training. Specifically in regards to training kicks and running. I also had a lot of new things in my life, a wedding and a new home, but it is no problem, let's move ahead. I don't want to talk about the past, let's see what is coming next. I'm still very young and I know that I can get the UFC belt in the future; I will be back better than ever.
PDG: Can you describe the difference between fighting in the PRIDE ring and the UFC cage?
Shogun: In the cage the fight is more aggressive and there are no corners to get a break. I already fought in the Cage before with no problem; my defeat doesn't have anything to do with the Cage or Ring.
Murilo "NINJA" Rua
PDG: Since your loss to Robbie Lawler; what have you been doing? Do you have any lingering injuries from that fight?
Ninja: I changed some things in my training, now I have a new guy from Cuba helping me in the wrestling and physical preparation. Aleho Morales, he has an excellent background with the Cuban Olympic Team. Beside that I'm training hard with the Chute Boxe Team and I'm in shape again. Thank God that I didn't have any serious injury in the fight against Rob.
PDG: Have you begun your training for the December 1st fight against Xavier Foupa-Pokam? Are you training differently for this fight than you did for the Lawler fight?
Ninja: As I told you I am giving more attention to the wrestling and two weeks after the fight against Rob I was training again, it is my job. I love to fight and I have plans to have at least 4 fights in 2008, with one of them being for the Cage Rage belt.
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| Wrestler Choi Hong-man Now Grapples With a Mic - 02 Nov 2007 05:08:05pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 12:08 PM CDT 
K-1 fighter Choi Hong-man, the former ssirum (traditional Korean wrestling) champion, has transformed into a rapper, performing alongside model-turned-singer Kang Soo-hee in a duo called Beauty and the Beast. The duo will release their first album next month.
On Thursday Choi had his pictures taken for the album's cover at a nightclub in Gangnam in southern Seoul. During his wrestling days he picked up nickname "Techno Goliath" for dancing on a sand-covered floor right after winning a match. "I like dancing and I was a good dancer when I was a student," Choi said. "I always dreamed of becoming a singer whenever I saw singers performing on TV."
The 2.18-meter tall goliath continued, "If I weren't this tall, I'd work in show business. I gave up my dream at the age of 15 when I started Korean wrestling. Now my wish has come true, although belatedly." The duo will make its national debut in mid-December with a quick-tempo track called "Pride."
"Although I'm about to debut as a singer, I'm an athlete and sports is the most important thing to me," he said. Choi still fights, and next month he will head to Japan to prepare for the K-1 World Grand Prix Final in Yokohama for a match with Jerome Le Banner on Dec. 8.
Source: english.chosun.com
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| Gary Shaw Is Not The Only Promoter Changing Weight Classes - 02 Nov 2007 01:54:41pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 08:54 AM CDT |
| The ‘Count’down to 78 - Week Two - 02 Nov 2007 12:49:09pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 07:49 AM CDT |
| Bodog Fight and Complex Magazine Crown Model Search Winner - 02 Nov 2007 12:40:57pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 07:40 AM CDT 
New York (PRWEB) November 2, 2007 -- The three month long Casting Call campaign courtesy of Bodog Fight and trendsetting lifestyle magazine Complex has come to a conclusion as brunette beauty Irina Kuteyeva slightly edged out the Season 8 winner of America's Next Top Model, Jaslene Gonzales, with a majority of the nearly 40,000 online votes made.
To congratulate Irina on winning the Bodog Fight and Complex Magazine model search, the two companies played host to a packed house at one of NYC's premier nightlife destinations, Tenjune nightclub. The tastemaker V.I.P. crowd was provided with hard-hitting visuals of Bodog Fight throughout the night along with the seamless mixing of internationally renowned party starters DJ Pump and DJ Kiss.
In addition to the party held in her honor, Casting Call winner Irina's award will include being featured in a spread for an upcoming issue of Complex Magazine, complete with provocative Bodog Fight attire.
"We work with a number of publications, but Complex Magazine's content and demographic is definitely one which speaks directly to everything the Bodog brand stands for - style, edge and exclusivity. Beyond that synergy, coming from the highly brand-focused Bodog, I definitely respect the brand development and recognition Mark Ecko has achieved across the many properties of Ecko Enterprises," said Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre. Bodog, now the largest digital entertainment company in its space, will continue to focus on unique and innovative cross-branding opportunities with international expansion already in progress.
For more details and photos on the Bodog Fight and Complex Magazine Casting Call wrap party, visit the Bodog Fight blog and Bodog Entertainment blog, Bodog Beat.
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| IFL World Grand Prix 2007 Preview - 02 Nov 2007 12:16:11pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 07:16 AM CDT |
| Radach Tops All Heading Into IFL Grand Prix - 02 Nov 2007 12:10:31pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 07:10 AM CDT 
By Mick Hammond
There's no doubt that heading into Saturday's first round of the International Fight League World Grand Prix, Los Angeles Anaconda's middleweight Benji "Razor" Radach is on fire as the league prepares to crown its first individual champions.
After missing nearly three years of competition due to various injuries, he was something of a wildcard coming into the 2007 IFL season.
But after dispatching the very tough Ryan McGivern of the Quad Cities Silverbacks in the opening team fight, Radach showed that he could be a viable threat in the league, even while still not 100% healthy.
Eight months and three fights later, he is undefeated in the league and the top seed in the opening ground of the four-man middleweight bracket.
"I'm feeling good, more confident and stronger than I've ever been," said Radach heading into this weekend's show. "Training-wise everything's going good, injury-wise things are great. So I'm feeling confident."
As the top seed in the tournament, he knows he's the man everyone wants to defeat, starting with Brent Beauparlant of the Toronto Dragons.
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| Baroni Not Happy With Reduced Sentence - 02 Nov 2007 12:05:08pm Posted: 02 Nov 2007 07:05 AM CDT |
| Marquez-Juarez Presser - 02 Nov 2007 11:44:16am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 06:44 AM CDT 
By Chad Barcus
The Best Western Las Brisas in Tucson, Arizona was the site for the final press conference for the highly anticipated fight between WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and Rocky Juarez. All of the major participants were on hand to promote the fight, with the exception of Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, who will be fighting in the co-main event when he squares off against Martin Honorio for Guerrero's IBF featherweight belt.
Guerrero's co-manager, Bob Santos, represented his fighter at the press conference and explained the reason for Guerrero's absence. Unfortunately, the Guerrero family has just discovered that Robert Guerrero's wife has been diagnosed with leukemia. "Obviously, it's a sad situation," explained Santos, "but he will fight on Saturday night. He will be at the weigh-ins, obviously, tomorrow." Our thoughts and best wishes at Fightnews go out to the Guerrero family.
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| Raising kids tougher than KOing foes for Alexander - 02 Nov 2007 11:36:37am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 06:36 AM CDT 
By Kevin Iole
Houston Alexander chuckles and begs you not to make him out to be Superman.
After carefully examining the facts, though, you arrive at the inescapable conclusion that Superman is the perfect nickname for the fast-rising UFC light heavyweight contender.
And no, it's not because of his two knockout victories in his first two UFC fights, which took a combined one minute and 49 seconds, though his victims, Keith Jardine and Alessio Sakara, may be buying into the Superman hype a bit at this point.
And neither is it because of his ability to bench press as much as 450 pounds, or more than twice his body weight, because being a star weight lifter is no guarantee of success as a mixed martial arts fighter.
Alexander, who faces his biggest challenge on Nov. 17 at UFC 78 in Newark, N.J., when he meets Thiago Silva, earns the Superman moniker every day as the single parent of six children.
Taking care of six children between the ages of 5 and 16 is a big enough job for a small squadron of adults. For a guy who has emerged as one of the world's elite light heavyweights, with all the training and business demands that entails, to also be able to cook and clean around the house each day is super hero kind of stuff.
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| Travis Lutter: "I Really Think I Can Beat Anderson Silva!" - 02 Nov 2007 11:26:47am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 06:26 AM CDT |
| Jason Lambert: "I Would Like To Fight Wanderlei Silva!" - 02 Nov 2007 11:24:10am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 06:24 AM CDT |
| MFC 14 "High Rollers" Full Fight Card - 02 Nov 2007 10:40:49am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 05:40 AM CDT |
| UFC 78 - Validation - Card Finalized - 02 Nov 2007 10:27:13am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 05:27 AM CDT |
| The Merger: Team Tompkins + Xtreme Couture - 02 Nov 2007 10:10:06am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 05:10 AM CDT |
| Interview with Mike “Quicksand” Pyle - 02 Nov 2007 10:04:46am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 05:04 AM CDT |
| Brazilians Ready For IFL - 02 Nov 2007 09:49:27am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 04:49 AM CDT 
This Saturday attention will be returned to the IFL, the organization famous for its team disputes, for the performances of its individuals. The GPs in each of the five categories have the intention of naming champions for each weight group, so that in 2008, besides the traditional team dispute, there will be fights for belts. In this stage the tournament's semifinals will be disputed. The finals shall take place on December 29.
Representing Brazil are Delson Pe-de-Chumbo, among welterweights, Wagnney Fabiano, at lightweight, and Antoine Jaoude, at heavyweight.
"I have my head in the right place and very focused. I've already beaten the guy on the ground, I got his arm. But I think he will be tougher for already knowing me. He's a good striker and will put the pressure on, but I'm going after him, to impose my game, take him down and try and submit him. I expect to win this semi, go full steam through to the finals and later get together with the Pitbulls and the master (Renzo). I'd like to fight for the UFC too, I want to fight all those tough guys. There are some good guys, like Matt Hughes, Matt Serra and George Saint Pierre, if I have the opportunity I'll go after those guys," declared Pe de Chumbo.
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| Frank Shamrock Hits The Cover Of Real Fighter Magazine - 02 Nov 2007 09:28:02am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 04:28 AM CDT |
| Vitor Belfort Is A Proud Papa Again - 02 Nov 2007 09:22:58am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 04:22 AM CDT |
| MMA Featured on ESPN's Outside The Lines - Video - 02 Nov 2007 09:17:50am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 04:17 AM CDT |
| Frank vs Ken Shamrock Coming To EliteXC!? - 02 Nov 2007 09:08:08am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 04:08 AM CDT |
| “SHO Sports Presents” To Air Nightly On SHOWTIME® 2 - 02 Nov 2007 08:45:44am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 03:45 AM CDT 
NEW YORK (Nov. 1, 2007) – SHO Sports Presents, a nightly series featuring the best of SHOWTIME boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) programming, will premiere tonight, Thursday, Nov. 1, and air every weeknight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME® 2, it was announced today by Ken Hershman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sports and Event Programming for Showtime Networks.
SHOWTIME® 2, the network's primary multiplex channel, is available in 95 percent of all SHOWTIME homes.
SHO Sports Presents will air replays of live SHOWTIME Sports series including the flagship SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING franchise and the newest sports television phenomenon EliteXC mixed martial arts. In addition, classic telecasts from the acclaimed series ShoBox: The New Generation, and the new MMA platform ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series will air regularly on SHO Sports Presents.
"Thrilling boxing events and explosive mixed martial arts telecasts from SHOWTIME Sports have been a consistent ratings generator for the network," said Hershman. "We have been dedicated to televising the hardest hitting and most compelling match ups in both boxing and MMA on a regular basis. SHO Sports Presents is further proof of our commitment to deliver a steady diet of great programming to fight fans."
In addition to opening the doors of the vast boxing library that dates back to the premiere of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING in 1986, SHO Sports Presents will keep the loyal fan base up to date with promotions, documentaries and updates on upcoming live events.
"Our subscribers have demonstrated a demand for our sports franchises and this daily platform is an ideal way to keep them in tune with our greatest hits of yesterday and with upcoming live events," Hershman added.
The first installment of SHO Sports Presents will be a replay of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: Rocky Juarez vs. Jason Pires from Feb. 1, 2003. (Juarez is set to face one of the world's best pound-for-pound fighters in Juan Manuel Marquez, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast.)
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| EliteXC Partners with HOPSports, NUI to Encourage Youth Health and Fitness - 02 Nov 2007 07:59:40am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 02:59 AM CDT 
Herschel Walker, Gina Carano Team Up to Host Physical Education Program
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EliteXC, ProElite, Inc.'s (Pink Sheets:PELE) live events division, today announced it has entered into a partnership with HOPSports and NUI to bring multimedia physical-activity training systems to school districts and youth community sites across the nation.
Football icon and role model, Herschel Walker, and mixed martial arts (MMA) phenom, Gina Carano, will host an educational workout video produced by HOPSports that will take youth-oriented audiences through a training system that incorporates a range of self defense and mixed martial arts exercises to further encourage health and fitness. In addition, NUI, a "healthy kids lifestyle" brand, will integrate nutritional advice throughout the program.
"Good habits start at an early age when it comes to health and fitness, and we are thrilled to work with two companies that are making a positive difference in the lives of children and young adults across the country," said Douglas DeLuca, chief executive officer of Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc. "Physical education should stimulate the minds of our youth, and this program does just that by entertaining and educating at the same time."
"ProElite and NUI share our core educational values, which is one of the reasons why we chose to include self-defense and mixed martial arts circuits, along with nutritional advice in our training package," said Tom Root, chief executive officer of HOPSports, Inc. "With Herschel Walker and Gina Carano hosting this segment, we are certain that audiences will resonate with the program and receive the necessary motivation and encouragement to lead a healthy lifestyle."
"We are excited to work with EliteXC and HOPSports, the progressive leader in physical education, who is making gym class fun and effective," said Brian Machovina, president of NUI. "In addition to being huge fans of MMA and the respect, discipline, and sportsmanship that EliteXC exemplifies, NUI is thrilled to work with EliteXC on this youth project that is empowering children with confidence, self-esteem, physical fitness and nutrition."
ProElite Inc.
PondelWilkinson Inc.
Evan Pondel/David Stankunas
310-279-5980
HOPSports
Cindy Sisson, Chief Marketing Officer
704-906-9507
NUI, LLC
Eileen McHale, Co-Founder/EVP
805-459-4802
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| Trying Out the Life of the Cut Man - 02 Nov 2007 07:32:21am Posted: 02 Nov 2007 02:32 AM CDT 
By Harry Hurt III
I GRABBED the mixed martial arts fighter Delson Heleno by the back of the neck and stared into his fiery brown eyes. Delson is a Brazilian-born welterweight, 29 years old, 5 foot 11 and 170 pounds, with a coffee-colored complexion and cauliflower ears. His shaved head was glistening with sweat and his chest heaved in anticipation of his bout in the International Fight League World Championship Semifinal.
"Grease you right up," I said, feigning the confidence of an experienced cut man.
Extending the index finger of my latex-gloved right hand, I dabbed smears of Vaseline above Delson's eyebrows, across his forehead and along his cheeks. If ancient war paint was used to terrify opposing warriors, the Vaseline served a protective purpose by lubricating the skin to reduce the friction of an adversary's blows and the chances of suffering facial cuts.
"Also there," Delson said with a grunt, flaring his nostrils.
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