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Five the Hard Way – Lesnar Rises from Brink to Submit Carwin Photos By Esther Lin

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - For a few minutes in the first round of the UFC 116 main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night, it looked like the heavy hands of Shane Carwin were going to forcibly remove the UFC heavyweight title from the grasp of Brock Lesnar. But with an amazing show of heart and resilience, and a chin of steel, Lesnar survived the first round and then closed the show in the second with a submission victory that kept the belt around the waist of the premier heavyweight in the game today. Read More...

And Still Pick The Winners Challenge Champion Phil The Pain Collins

It was an awesome showdown with Phil The Pain Collins and Roy "The Hitboy" Arriola with it ending in a draw. PTP retained the Pick The Winners Challenge Championship. Pain" The Pain" Collins told MMA-KO staff that Hitboy's Rocky dream is over. Their will be no rematch. Roy "The Hitboy" Arriola told MMA-KO staff Don't let PTP duck me!!!! I wan't a rematch. Oscar "Big O" Ramos is now the number one contender for the Pick The Winners Challenge Championship after edging out Mark Brill The Thrill. Oscar "Big O" Ramo told MMA-KO staff that their will be no rematch. I want to take on the best and Brill is not in that category anymore. Former Champion Mark Brill The Thrill told MMA-KO staff that losing to Oscar is like Chuck losing to Tito.

PHIL "THE PAIN" COLLINS VS ROY "THE HITBOY" ARRIOLA

MMA-KO's Pick The Winners Challenge is back for UFC 116. In the Main Event MMA-KO's Pick The Winners Challenge Champion Phil "The Pain" Collins will be taking on Roy "The Hitboy" Arriola. Phil "The Pain" Collins was going to be taking on Dave Huckaba but Huckaba pulled out and Roy "The Hitboy" Arriola took the challenge on one day notice. Roy told MMA-KO this is his dream match up and he is ready and Phil The Pain told MMA-KO this is an easy win. In the Co. Main Event MMA-KO Explodes with Former Pick The Winners Challenge Champion Mark Brill The Thrill will be taking on MMA-KO's Oscar "Big O" Ramos for the number one contender spot. Check out PHIL "THE PAIN" COLLINS VS ROY "THE HITBOY" ARRIOLA pick's here Check out Mark Brill The Thrill VS Oscar "Big O" Ramos pick's here

"UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin" predictions: Shane will brutalize Brock By Phil Lanides

When “The Last Emperor” Fedor Emelianenko went down in shocking defeat last weekend against ju-jitsu ace Fabricio Werdun, it shook up more than the Strikeforce heavyweight division. It also threw the fabled list of top ten heavyweights in all of MMA into question. Read More...

War Machine replaces Blackburn, fights Alessio at Tachi Palace Fights

Lemoore, Calif. – John Alessio didn’t stress too much over his opponent change for Friday, July 9’s Tachi Palace Fights “Stars and Strikes” mixed martial arts show at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif. “I definitely want to first just say that I hope (Brad) Blackburn heals up soon and that I was really looking forward to that fight. Read More...

5150 MMA FIGHT GEAR PARTNER UP WITH MMA-KO

MMA-KO is proud to announce that 5150 MMA Fight Gear has partnered up with MMA-KO. Mario Tamayo owner of 5150 MMA Fight Gear has thriving new brand of fight apparel made for the true brawler. This simple and bold no bullshit designs have OG fighters up and down the Westcoast asking about 5150. Stay tuned for more excited news and for more info on 5150 MMA Fight Gear go to www.5150mmafightgear.com

 

 

KENNEDY SAYS HE WILL BE A CHAMPION BY YEAR END

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Plus, Shane Carwin tells Ron Kruck that training with Randy Couture will not benefit Brock Lesnar in his UFC Heavyweight title defense - TONIGHT, Friday, July 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET
WHAT: This week, all eyes are on Shane Carwin's showdown with Brock Lesnar for the UFC Heavyweight Title at UFC 116. Tonight Read More...

"BAD BEHAVIOR" FIGHTERS PUT ON A GREAT SHOW FOR THE SOBOBA CASINO FANS

This past weekend, Tedd Williams' Gladiator Challenge and Soboba Casino teamed up to put on a star-studded event as "Bad Behavior" took Southern California by storm. MMA luminaries such as former PRIDE champion and current Strikeforce star Dan Henderson, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua Read More...

Nick "Mercenary" Moghaddam Wins Again

Nick "Mercenary" Moghaddam continues to win tournaments and making his way to his black belt. Nick gets first place in Joe Moerria's open weight tournament receiving his brown belt by Allan Goes himself. Nick continues to prove his BJJ skills and getting closer to his next fight. He continued on the next day tournament and got 2nd place in the light heavyweight finals. Nick said" Today was one of the best days of my life" Finally I got my brown belt".

 

GoFightLive.tv will stream Tachi Palace Fights on July 9

Lemoore, Calif. – GoFightLive.tv returns to the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino on Friday, July 9 for Tachi Palace Fights “Stars and Strikes”. GoFightLive.tv will stream Tachi Palace Fights live at 6 p.m. PST at Read More...

 

WRECK MMA: BAD INTENTIONS

Wreck MMA and FitShop.ca are excited to announce that tickets for Friday August 20th's Wreck MMA: Bad Intentions are now available for purchase via Ticketmaster! The event will take place at the Casino Lac-Leamy in Gatineau and the main event of the evening will put two of the country’s top welterweights in the ring, as Cory Macdonald faces off with Simon ‘The Mutant’ Marini. Read More...

 

GC's "BAD BEHAVIOR" WAS PUNISHING! HERE ARE THE  RESULTS AND PHOTOS Photos by: Shayda Galata

 

Gladiator Challenge put on a  25 fight event presented by the Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, CA Sunday night. If you found yourself on this card you were lucky to make it to the second round.The Saboba Arena was packed to see Keith "KO KID" Berry tied his own record with a 6 second KO and  22 other monster matches, rounded out by two amateur fights. For the results and some heavy hitting pics click here ...

Time for McKee to defend Super-skilled wrestler can't be shelved any longer
 

Seven years and four months. Flip the pages on a calendar - it will take a while - but it has been that long since Antonio McKee suffered a loss. The reigning MFC lightweight champion is a consummate pro and an intellectual fighter, but also a title-holder currently wearing an undefendable belt. Read More...

SPIKE TV TO TELECAST UFC 116 WEIGH-INS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Spike TV will telecast live coverage of the weigh-ins for the highly-anticipated “UFC 116 Lesnar-Carwin” fight card on Friday, July 2 at 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT. The main event features a showdown between the top two heavyweight mixed martial artists in the world, UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and interim heavyweight titlist Shane Carwin. Read More...
 

Fedor Emelianenko: 'humble and eager to return' Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

(PRESS RELEASE) -- After suffering his first loss in nearly a decade to the highly touted ADCC champion and submission specialist Fabricio Werdum on Saturday night’s co-produced Strikeforce event Read More...

 

Kim Couture Featured Fighter at Upcoming XFC Event

(PRESS RELEASE) -- June 28, 2010 – Mixed martial arts premier female fighter Kim “Sugar Free” Couture will be featured in the Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) co-main bout in Tampa, Fla. on Friday July 9, 2010. HDNet will broadcast the event live. Read More...

CK PROMOTIONS POUND 4 POUND                                      FIGHTER 5 - RESULTS Photos: Shayda Galata

On June 25th, Coaching Kids and Pound 4 Pound put on their Fighter 5 show in front of a healthy crowd to watch some great amateur fighting action at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville, CA.Check out the results and photos here.

BRAZIL’S FABRICIO WERDUM SHOCKS MMA WORLD BY SUBMITTING FEDOR EMELIANENKO IN ONE MINUTE

SAN JOSE, Calif. (June 27, 2010) – On a historic night of Mixed Martial arts presented by STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL and televised on SHOWTIME®, two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum (14-4) registered the most spectacular upset in MMA history with a 1:09, first-round submission Read More...

"Strikeforce & M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" official Results Photos Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

Brazilian Fabricio Werdum registered a spectacular upset Saturday, submitting the famed Fedor Emelianenko at 1:09 of the first round in the STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL main event. Cung Le impressively knocked out Scott Smith in the second around to avenge a loss last Dec. 19 at HP Pavilion on SHOWTIME Read More...

THIS SATURDAY, CHECK OUT THE GLADIATOR GIRLS COMPETITION, FOLLOWED BY "MAXIMUM FORCE" ON SUNDAY!

Featuring two big title fights, as well as some young fighters coming off big wins, Gladiator Challenge's "Bad Behavior" has enough firepower to excite fight fans. But that's not all that will be going on at Soboba
Casino on Sunday, June 27th. Also featured at the event will be a meet-and-greet with former GC fighter and current UFC lightweight Joe "Daddy" Stevenson. Read More...

"Strikeforce & M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" official weigh-in Photos Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

PROGRAMMING NOTE:The Legend, MMA pioneer Frank Shamrock, will go into the cage Saturday night to make a very special announcement in front of his hometown fans at San Jose, California's HP Pavilion, the birthplace of Strikeforce MMA. Shamrock’s announcement, of course, will be part of the live Read More...

"Strikeforce & M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum" official weigh-in results By Phil Lanides Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

All main card fighters made weight without incident for Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Werdum” event, which takes place tomorrow at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Main event fighters Fedor Emelianenko and Fabricio Werdum came in well under the 265 lb. limit. The heavily-favored women’s champion, Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos Read More...

STRIKEFORCE AND M-1 GLOBAL: FEDOR VS. WERDUM FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES   Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

SAN JOSE  – The fighters and promoters participated in the final press conference Thursday for this Saturday’s highly anticipated STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL historic Mixed Martial Arts fight card that will feature the universally recognized No. 1 male  Read More...

UFC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC 116

(PRESS RELEASE) -- This year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® provides another reason to look forward to the Fourth of July weekend as the remaining bouts of UFC 116: LESNAR vs. CARWIN, presented by Bud Light, is now confirmed. UFC 116, which will consolidate the heavyweight titles held by Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin Read More...

MMA-KO Hall Of Famer Jaime Jara returns from desert mountain training camp!

Gladiator Challenge (GC), the top MMA promotion in California, will bring its “Patriots” to the Shingle Springs Rancheria on Saturday, July 17th in a night of highly-anticipated fight action. MMA-KO Hall Of Famer Jaime "El Cu Cui" Jara returns home to Gladiator Challenge. Do not miss this opportunity to watch an MMA legend return to the cage. Also MMA Superstar James " The "Educator" Fanshier makes his return to the Gladiator Challenge. For more info go to www.carnagemma.com

War On The Mainland

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Powerhouse World Promotions brings the Gladiators of Mixed Martial Arts for the World to see on August 14, 2010 event “War On The Mainland” from the Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif. On one Magical Night of Fighting in a 4,500 seat state of the art events center, fistic, kicking, takedown and submission Read More...
 

SPIKE TV TO FEATURE TWO OF BOSTON’S BEST

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Spike TV will showcase two of the Boston area’s finest mixed martial arts fighters in live undercard bouts from “UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II” on Saturday, August 28 at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT. Live from the TD Garden in Boston, Joe Lauzon (“The Ultimate Fighter 5” alum) Read More...

MMA BIG SHOW PRESENTS LOCAL FAVORITES CHRIS BENNETT, MOJO HORNE, AND TJ BALL AS THEY PUT IT ALL ON THE LINE AT “ALL OR NOTHING”

Indiana (USA): MMA Big Show, one of the top fight promotions in the Midwest, will present its next exciting event, “ALL OR NOTHING,” which will take place on July 17th at Belterra Casino Resort & Spa in Indiana. In the main event, big-time local favorite Mojo Horne (7-2) will face one of his toughest tests to date, as he tangles with extremely experienced American Top Team Read More...

Kimbo Slice to Attend Shark Fights 12

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, announced today that UFC Veteran and Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights contender Kimbo Slice will be attending Shark Fights 12 “Unfinished Business.” Slice will be Read More...

MMA-KO GETS AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BIG COUNTRY ROY NELSON

MMA-KO: How Did You Get Into The Mix Martial Arts Business?
Roy Nelson: Martial arts in general and UFC 1, the best fighter in the world, and the best style.
MMA-KO: How Was You're experience being In The IFL and being the World Champion? Read More...
 

 

Scott "Hands Of Steel'' Smith throws out first pitch at Wednesday's Oakland A's game Photo: Courtesy of the Oakland A's

Scott "Hands Of Steel'' Smith, who faces Cung Le in a highly anticipated rematch in one of the featured fights this Saturday, June 26, at HP Pavilion in San Jose on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Wednesday's Oakland A's Read More...

FEDOR, CRIS CYBORG, JOSH THOMSON, CUNG LE MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE
 

SAN JOSE (June 23, 2010) – This Saturday, STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL will make history when they present a Mixed Martial Arts fight card that will feature the universally recognized No. 1 male and female fighters in the world stepping into the same cage on the same night for the first time. Read More...

Exclusive interview with Scott Smith: "It's going to be a knockout either way." By Phil Lanides

Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith is one of the most aptly nicknamed fighters in MMA today. A brutal striker that can turn an opponent’s lights out at anytime, Smith is known for his ability to absorb punishment and come back. And that’s exactly what he did at Strikeforce’s “ Read More...

Neil turns career corner

Gavin Neil would have to be considered among the MFC’s most promising prospects, having already amassed a solid 8-1 record over the course of his career.There’s still plenty of work to do, yet the Victoria, British Columbia, native has taken an important step in the process of becoming a real contender. Read More...

Exclusive interview with Cung Le: "I am ready to go." By Phil Lanides

Cung Le is not a man who is used to losing. Perfect at 16-0 in kickboxing/San Shou and with a 6-0 record in MMA, Le headed into his bout with noted slugger Scott “Hands of Stone” Smith this past December looking to continue that success. Despite the fact that he hadn’t fought in 21 months due to film commitments Read More...

Wanderlei exits, Leben enters UFC 116 By Phil Lanides

Wanderlei Silva’s return to the Octagon will have to wait a little longer. Scheduled to face Yoshihiro Akiyama in the co-main event of UFC 116 next week, Silva has had to pull out of the fight due to cracked ribs, according to UFC president Dana White. A quick search was conducted, and a replacement has been found. Chris Leben, Read More...

Cung Le’s Strikeforce Comeback on June 26th!

In December 2009, Cung Le had a tough and upsetting performance against Scott Smith at the Shark Tank in San Jose. Since then Cung had the urge to train to learn more and improve his game in the cage for a rematch. Cung Le has always been a student of the game and thrives to learn more as a fighter and a coach. Scott Smith is known for the Read More...

UFC® CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC 116: LESNAR vs. CARWIN

(PRESS RELEASE) -- This year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® provides another reason to look forward to the Fourth of July weekend as the remaining bouts of UFC 116: LESNAR vs. CARWIN, presented by Bud Light, is now confirmed. UFC 116, which will consolidate the heavyweight titles held by Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin Read More...

Shamrock- Rizzo headline 'The Uprising'

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The cage will be ablaze with non-stop MMA action for the “The Uprising” as former UFC Champion and Hall of Fame Member, Ken Shamrock returns to the ring to take on former UFC Champion, Hall of fame member and PRIDE Veteran, Pedro ”The Rock” Rizzo Read More...

Ruediger carries win streak, new-found respect into title bout

Lemoore, Calif. – It’s been over three years since Gabe Ruediger’s “The Ultimate Fighter” debacle on Spike TV that saw the rising mixed martial arts star dismissed from the show for weight issues. Ruediger has put those days behind him, and since won six of eight bouts including five straight. Read More...

UFC® HEADS TO BOSTON FOR FIRST TIME EVER WITH UFC 118: EDGAR vs. PENN 2 PRESENTED BY TAPOUT®

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – For a city that has developed many Ultimate Fighting Championship® fighters and that is steeped in sports history, finally Boston will get to witness world-class mixed martial arts in its own backyard. After a back-and-forth instant classic at UFC® 112 in April, which saw Frankie Edgar shock the mixed martial arts world Read More...

Fair or foul, Varner and Shalorus prove mettle By Dave Doyle

EDMONTON, Alberta – All week long, Jamie Varner told anyone who would listen that Kamal Shalorus was the toughest fighter no one had ever heard of. After the two met in the main event of World Extreme Cagefighting’s Canadian debut at Rexall Place on Sunday night Read More...

TUF 11 Finale Musings By Michael DiSanto

I’ve never met Court McGee—never talked to him, either. I’ve never seen him compete prior to watching the most recent season of The Ultimate Fighter. But I’ll admit that I was pulling for him on Saturday’s finale card. That isn’t meant as a knock on Kris McCray. I’m sure he is a great guy, and he is certainly a very talented mixed martial artist. I wasn’t, by any means Read More...

WORLD'S NO. 1 MMA FIGHTER FEDOR EMELIANENKO, HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSTAR FABRICIO WERDUM

The world's greatest pound for pound fighter Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko, top-ranked Brazilian superstar Fabricio "Vai Cavalo" Werdum and STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker participated in a national media conference call to discuss the highly anticipated showdown in the main event of a STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL co-promoted Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight card at HP Pavilion in San Jose Read More...

UFC goes to Boston for first time with UFC 118: Penn vs. Edgar 2

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – For a city that has developed many Ultimate Fighting Championship® fighters and that is steeped in sports history, finally Boston will get to witness world-class mixed martial arts in its own backyard. After a back-and-forth instant classic at UFC® 112 in April, which saw Frankie Edgar shock the mixed martial arts world Read More...

Bill Goldberg on the Cover of Gladiator!

The current issue of Gladiator Magazine features one of the true superstars of sports entertainment, Bill Goldberg, who supported mixed martial arts during his years as a professional NFL football player and then as the most popular and famous professional wrestler of his generation. Read More...

Heat XC returns with Punishment Much-anticipated showdown headlines July fight card

The Maximum Fighting Championship’s own developmental organization, Heat XC, is set to unleash another explosive show featuring two internationally known middleweights alongside a lineup of top prospects. Heat XC 5: Punishment will take place Friday, Read More...

 

MIKE WHITEHEAD TO MEET JEFF MONSON ON JULY 10

When Mike Whitehead and Jeff Monson face each other in the main event at the IFC Extreme Challenge on July 10 at Soaring Eagle there will be many similarities to sift through. Both have garnered worldwide recognition and rankings as mixed martial art heavyweights. Both carry impressive records into the cage – Whitehead at 24-7, Monson at 33-11 Read More...

KEITH "KO KID" BERRY SITS DOWN WITH MMA-KO

MMA-KO: HOW DO YOU FEEL COMING INTO THIS FIGHT FOR JUNE 27TH? KEITH BERRY: I feel great! been working with a lot of good guys and learning everyday not to mention my cardio is awesome. MMA-KO: YOU HAVE BEEN ON A ROLL IN GLADIATOR CHALLENGE, IS THERE POSSIBLY A TITLE SHOT IN THE NEAR FUTURE? Read More...

 

BABALU SOBRAL TAKES CLOSE, UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER “RUTHLESS’’ ROBBIE LAWLER Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

LOS ANGELES (June 16, 2010) – Former STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral (36-8) may have earned a shot at current STRIKEFORCE 205-pound titleholder Muhammad “King Mo’’ Lawal after capturing a close, unanimous three-round decision over “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (17-6) Read More... Check out fight photos here
 

STRIKEFORCE LOS ANGELES WEIGH IN                        Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE
 

Former world champions Renato "Babalu'' Sobral and "Ruthless'' Robbie Lawler face-off after Tuesday's weigh-in at Crowne Plaza LAX in Los Angeles, Calif. The talented, exciting fighters will collide at a catch weight of 195 pounds in the main event when STRIKEFORCE Mixed Martial Read More...

Bellator signs undefeated heavyweight Ron Sparks

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ron “The Monster” Sparks, an undefeated heavyweight KO artist and Kentucky native has signed on to fight in the “Local Co-Main Event” during Bellator 23 at the Fourth Street Live entertainment district in downtown Louisville next Thursday. Read More...

 

 

Circle OF Pain Expected Less! By Mark Brill

I actually thought this movie would be less interesting than it was. It did have some very bad acting in it, but it also had some decent acting from the actual MMA stars themselves. This was a very poor performance from Bai Ling Read More...

 


 

Fedor Emelianenko Takes On Fabricio Werdum in a Joint Strikeforce/M1 Spectacular By Alexia Krause

The Strikeforce event on June 26th is bound to be one for the books as Strikeforce mixed martial arts joins up with M-1 Global to bring some of the toughest fighters in the world together within one caged ring. This is an extra special event because it combines Strikeforce MMA with M-1 Global Read More...

"BABALU” SOBRAL, TIM KENNEDYAND EVANGELISTA CYBORG
STRIKEFORCE OPEN WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS
         Photo Credit: Esther Lin / STRIKEFORCE 
 

Former STRIKEFORCE Light Heavyweight Champ Renato “Babalu” Sobral, American military hero and up-and-coming middleweight Tim Kennedy, welterweight Evangelista Cyborg and Hollywood’s Conor “Hurricane” Heun participated in an open media workout on Monday at Krav Maga Worldwide Training Center in Los Angeles, just two days before the upcoming STRIKEFORCE Mixed Martial Arts Read More...

Kaplan steps up to take on Grapplers Quest ace Bill Cooper

Lemoore, Calif. – Opponents lining up to fight grappling wizard Bill Cooper in his mixed martial arts debut were few and far between. At times it looked like we might not even be able to find this guy a suitable opponent,” said Tachi Palace Fights matchmaker Richard Goodman. “Honestly, the majority of the calls we made looking for an opponent for Cooper ended with a ‘no thank you’ and one guy even said ‘I like my limbs Read More...

UFC moves event due to poor ticket sales               By Phil Lanides

In a shocking turn of events, and in what is being termed as a first in UFC history, a company event is being moved from one venue to another due to poor ticket sales. The August 1st UFC LIVE event, which was scheduled to take place at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City Read More...

WEC PRESENTS: CRUZ VS. BENAVIDEZ

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Redemption. It’s a word that bantamweight Joseph Benavidez has had etched in his brain since last August. You see, when the 25-year-old first locked horns with Dominick Cruz last summer, the two engaged in three of the most action-packed rounds Read More...

King of the Cage’s “Chain Reaction” pulls no punches

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The annual outdoor mixed martial arts show at Lake of the Torches Casino in Lac du Flambeau, Wis., has built a stellar reputation with its King of Cage events. This year’s card for the July 17 show ups the ante on many levels. Read More...

Shayda Galata is the new Director Of Operations For MMA-KO

MMA-KO has a huge announcement that Shayda Galata has joined the MMA-KO Team!!! Shayda is the new Director Of Operations for MMA-KO. Shayda who is the owner of http://www.shaydagalata.com/ has  wanted to get into photography since she was in 7th grade and grew up in a family full or arts always had a camera in her hand. Shayda Galata went to photography school in Santa Barbara at Brooks Institute of
Photography. I have the ability to capture what people are feeling at that moment I loves the action and the rush of the fights said Shayda as she talks with MMA-KO staff. Shayda shoots weddings, portraits, etc, but her true passion is the action photos and capturing the moments where people use all their energy and strength to throw the punch, to make the soccer goal. I have never been more excited, Shayda is a true professional and her work is phenomenal said Jeff Gallion CO. Owner. So stay tuned to MMA-KO and look for more from the new Director Of Operations for MMA-KO Shayda Galata shaydagalata@mmako.org

World Championship Fighting Results

(PRESS RELEASE) -- On June 11, 2010 World Championship Fighting knocked it out of the park with their WCF 10 event, live from the Shriner's Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. The card was stacked with nine action packed fights, and fans left the event raving about how it was the most exciting event Read More...

INJURED WOLFF OFF TFC 11

Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The Fight Club (TFC), one of the fastest-growing fight promotions in Canada, had secured a main event of TFC World Welterweight Champion Ryan "The Real Deal" Ford defending his belt against the man considered to be the number one 170 Read More...

UFC 115 fallout: Chuck is done, Franklin and Barry are hurt, Shields in attendance By Phil Lanides

UFC 115 will go down in MMA history as the night that saw a legend end his storied career, while another breathed new life into his. Let’s take a look at the news and notes that have come out of the post-event press conference Chuck is (unofficially) done: That’s the word, according to UFC president Dana White. “I hope he Read More...

Nick "Mercenary" Moghaddam Wins Another Tournament

Nick has now won another 1st place trophy in Grappling X LA JOLLA in San Diego California. He Won 1st match 16-0 shutting out his opponent. 2nd match he was down 7-0 and hit a heal hook with 4.0 Read More...

 

 

And New Pick The Winners Challenge Champion Phil The Pain Collins

It was an awesome showdown with Phil The Pain Collins edging out Mark Brill The Thrill to come away with the Pick The Winners Challenge Championship. Collins has told MMA-KO staff that he will not give Brill a rematch until he can get a win. KJ Noons shut out Oscar "Big O" Ramos. UFC 116 Phil The Pain Collins will face former champion Dave "The Badman" Huckaba and in the Co. Main Event MMA-KO will exploded as Mark Brill The Thrill will take on Oscar "Big O" Ramos

Ultimate Reno Combat 13: Results                             Photos Shayda Galata/MMA-KO Story credit: Mike Searson

Reno, Nevada - The Grand Theater inside the Sierra Resort and Casino was filled to capacity Friday night for Ultimate Reno Combat 13: Brute Force. Rick Collup Promotions brought another action-packed fight card back to Reno for the area's only MMA Cage Read More...

UFC 115 results: Franklin ends Liddell's night and likely his career, Cro Cop not done yet By Phil Lanides

Thanks for the memories, Iceman. In what was likely his swan song in the hallowed, Octagon, Chuck Liddell was left flat on his back looking up at the lights, courtesy of a brutal short right to the chin from Rich “Ace” Franklin that closed UFC 115. Prior to that punch, Liddell was seemingly getting the better of Franklin Read More...

MMA-KO VS THE PRO'S 2

MMA-KO's Pick The Winners Challenge is back for UFC 115. MMA-KO's Oscar "Big O" Ramos will be taking on Strkeforce fighter and former EliteXC Champion KJ Noons. This is an awesome match up. The trash talking with Ramos and Noons has already started as they take each other on for the number one contenders spot for the MMA-KO's Pick The Winners Challenge Title. MMA-KO's Pick The Winners Challenge Championship is on the line with Mark "The Thrill" Brill taking on Mr. MMA-KO himself Phil The Pain Collins. MMA-KO's Mark "The Thrill" Brill won the title from Dave "The Badman" Huckaba who was 10-0 in Pick The Winners Challenge at UFC 114. Phil The Pain talked to MMA-KO staff and said that Brill is an easy win. Lets check out the picks here    

UFC 115: End of the line for Cro Cop

By Phil Lanides

It’s a story that has been told time after time. The master trains the student, the student develops, Father Time takes his toll on the master, the master and the student face off. While the heavyweight bout between Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Pat “HD” Barry Read More...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TOM "KONG" WATSON

MMA-KO: HOW DID YOU'RE CAREER GET STARTED?
TOM WATSON:I started boxing when i was 16 and started working nightclub security when i was 18. from there i got involved in grappling and watching Pride and took a fight on Sol Gilbert's Promotion back in 2006. Read More...

DEL ROSARIO vs. MAHE

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Undefeated heavyweight prospect Shane Del Rosario (9-0) will attempt to extend his unblemished streak when he faces fellow heavy hitter Lolohea Mahe (4-1-1) in the main event of a STRIKEFORCE Challengers Mixed Martial Arts Read More...

TFC 11 DESTINY

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Fight Club (TFC), one of the fastest-growing fight promotions in Canada, had secured a main event of TFC World Welterweight Champion Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford defending his belt against the man considered to be the number one 170 lb. Read More...

Tuff-N-Uff returns to the Orleans Hotel & Casino on July 2

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The attention of the MMA world once again turns to Las Vegas this Fourth of July weekend, and while the Ultimate Fighting Championship's "UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin" event will see a heavyweight score settled, Friday night will see 16 female competitors take center stage for Las Vegas' premier amateur fight organization. Read More...

BELLATOR 21 RESULTS By Tom Hill/Photo

BELLATOR FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 21 was held Thursday June 10, 2010 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The main card aired live on Fox Sports Net. The main event featured the finals of the Bellator Lightweight Tournament. Read More...

WEC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR JUNE 20 CARD IN EDMONTON

(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Extreme Cagefighting® General Manager Reed Harris confirmed today seven remaining bouts for the organization’s loaded card set to take place at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Sunday, June 20. Read More...
 

“THE ULTIMATE FINALE” FEATURES COURT MCGEE VS KRIS MCCRAY

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The finals are set for “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz” as Court “The Crusher” McGee and Kris “Savage” McCray emerged last night to compete for a six-figure contract with the preeminent mixed martial arts organization in the world, The Ultimate Fighting Championship Read More...

MEZ Sports Brings Back Old Time Fight Promoting With Palladium Fight Card

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Los Angeles, with the Grand Olympic Auditorium, used to be the hub for fighting in Southern California with fights featuring up-and-coming fighters along side those who were trying to make their way back to prominence. It didn’t matter if you were a serious fight fan or a casual spectator; you went the Olympic Auditorium to see a good fight. Read More...

Bellator XII weigh in results Photos By Tom Hill

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (June 9, 2010) — On the eve of Bellator Fighting Championships’ much-anticipated show at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the fighters competing in tomorrow’s event participated in an official weigh-in earlier this evening. Read More...

RING OR CAGE FOR MMA?

“Ring or cage?” is MMA’s biggest debate. Fans of the ring often say that it promotes better fighting technique, while defenders of the cage like that enclosure’s dramatic "no escape" appeal. The Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) has always taken place in a ring, and it always will. Why? Because the ring provides more exciting fights and a better overall experience for the fans. Read More...

World Championship Fighting

(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Championship Fighting today announced their full fight card for WCF 10, which takes place June 11, 2010 live from the Shriner's Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. The card is filled with the hottest prospects and up and coming stars New England has to offer, and you do not want to miss this-these guys are the future of the sport. Read More...

Ringside MMA

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ringside MMA is announcing a change to the fight card for No Escape, scheduled for Friday, June 18th, at the Centre Pierre-Charbonneau in Montreal. Joe Heiland, who was to face Derek Gauthier (6-1-0), has unfortunately suffered an injury during training camp (fractured hand), and will therefore be unable Read More...

Bad Intentions on August 20th!

Wreck MMA: Bad Intentions on August 20th! The time has come to announce that Wreck MMA will be back in Gatineau on Friday August 20th to present Wreck MMA: Bad Intentions. But, this time around, Wreck MMA is heading to the prestigious Casino du Lac-Lemay to showcase the top MMA event in Gatineau. Read More...

‘Razor’ Rob seeking another highlight reel finish

Lemoore, Calif. – The last few times “Razor” Rob McCullough saw action at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif. he was walking away from the cage as one of the world’s top lightweights.The Huntington Beach mixed martial artist’s brutal destruction of Randy Hauer Read More...

THE NOT SO HAPPY HOUR 

Ed "Short Fuse" Herman joins The Not So Happy Hour host Mots on his weekly MMA News Media round table, including Chris Ronquillo from FUnews.net, Mark "The Thrill" Brill from MMAKO.tv, and the man simple know as James from Parts unknown January 29, 2008 Read More...

UFC 115 TEXT TO WIN CONTEST

UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin is only days away, In addition to offering UFC fans the opportunity to watch the fight up-close on the big screen, NCM Fathom is giving fight fans the chance to dive deeper into the action a text-to-win campaign with awesome prizes! Prizes include Read More...

SEASON 12 OF SPIKE TV’S “THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER” GOES INTO PRODUCTION IN LAS VEGAS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Twenty-eight of the best up-and-coming lightweight (155 lbs)mixed martial artists from around the world have convened in Las Vegas in pursuit of one goal, to claim the title of the "ULTIMATE FIGHTER" and the guaranteed six-figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship Read More...

SPIKE TV PRESENTS A SPECIAL RE-BROADCAST OF “UFC 113: MACHIDA VS SHOGUN 2”

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Spike TV presents an encore presentation of the “UFC 113: MACHIDA VS SHOGUN 2” fight card on Saturday, June 26 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. The night’s main event featured two of the world’s best light heavyweights go toe-to-toe, Read More...

WEC® BANTAMWEIGHT MIGUEL ANGEL TORRES RECEIVES KEY TO THE CITY OF EAST CHICAGO, IND.

PRESS RELEASE) -- Former World Extreme Cagefighting® bantamweight champion Miguel Angel Torres received the Key to the City of East Chicago, Ind. on Friday. Born and raised in East Chicago, the 29-year-old was also honored by city officials with “Miguel Angel Torres Day” for his dedication to bettering the community. Read More...

 

 

WIN TWO TICKETS To Watch UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN In MMA-KO's Chuck Liddell Trivia Contest

WIN TWO TICKETS To Watch UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN In MMA-KO's Chuck Liddell Trivia Contest Sponsored By Fathom Events. Contest will end June 8th and we will need the name, address, theater location and email of the winner by June 8th. So do you think you know everything about the Greatest Light-Heavyweight Champion and UFC Hall Of Famer Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell? Winner go's to the very first person to answer all the questions correct. Are you ready? Read More...  

MFC snares top young prospect

If there ever was a top-ranked, first-overall pick to be selected in a mixed martial arts amateur draft, the Maximum Fighting Championship feels it has made the right choice by snaring a can't Read More...

UFC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC 115: LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN

(PRESS RELEASE) -- On Saturday, June 12, at the sold-out General Motors Place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, legendary UFC® Hall of Famer Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell will step into the UFC Octagon™ against fellow superstar Rich “Ace” Franklin in a battle of former champions that headlines a stacked UFC 115 Read More...

Fight Like A Girl!

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Church Street Boxing Gym’s Friday Night Fights NYC Series brings New Yorkers the first ever All Female Fight card featuring top female athletes in Muay Thai Kick Boxing and Amateur Boxing. Read More...

Rutten Honored Among Top Dutch Athletes Ever

Rutten Honored Among Top Dutch Athletes Ever NEW YORK, June 4, 2010 – MMA Legend Bas “El Guapo” Rutten is among the award nominees as Heineken and the Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York celebrate the annual Holland Herring Festival with the “Salute to Dutch Sportsmen.” Read More...

Own3d Entertainment Announces Georges St-Pierre & David Loiseau Movie Trailer Release

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Own3d Entertainment Inc. announced today that Qi Productions, Inc. in association with Steven J. Wong Films, Own3d Entertainment and Razak Sports Films has released the official trailer for the feature film documentary ‘The Striking Truth Read More...

THE NOT SO HAPPY HOUR

Travis "THE IRONMAN" Fulton (195-46-11(NC1)) joins The Not So Happy Hour's host Mots on his weekly MMA News Media round table June 6th, 2010, at 7 p.m. Pacific.The MMA Pioneer will discuss his career and fighting style. Read More...

 

KJ NOONS WILL CLASH WITH CONOR “HURRICANE’’ HEUN
AT NOKIA THEATRE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

LOS ANGELES An excellent lightweight (155 pounds) scrap between former world champion KJ Noons (8-2) of San Diego, Calif., and Conor “Hurricane’’ Heun (8-3) of Hollywood, Calif., by way of Boulder, Colo., will round out the televised portion of fights Read More...

 

Instant replay in sports: should MMA institute it?             By Phil Lanides

The sports world is abuzz over last night’s blown call during the Detroit Tigers-Cleveland Indians game. Young pitcher Armando Galarraga, a rather non-descript player before yesterday, had thrown an absolute gem of a game. With two down in the 9th inning Read More...

Chuck Liddell VS Rich Franklin On The Big Screen

As a UFC enthusiast, you know that nothing compares to the experience of attending a live UFC fight. Now, you and fellow fighters and UFC fans have the chance to experience UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin up-close-and-personal as though you were there - sitting alongside other passionate fans. Ultimate Fighting Championship Read More...

Cung Le VS Scott Smith The Rematch

On Saturday, June 26, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on SHOWTIME®, Smith will attempt to make it two consecutive victories  over Cung Le in a middleweight (185 pounds) rematch of one of the most incredible Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) comeback victories of all-time. Read More...

Hit Boy sits down with GC match maker Cal Worsham By Roy Hit Boy Arriola

I chased down GC Match maker Cal Worsham to pick his brain for an insight on what the GC fans can expect over the next couple months. I also asked some of the burning questions alot of fans have been asking. Cal was his usual self, crackin jokes at the drop of the dime. Read More...

STRIKEFORCE MMA STARS MIESHA TATE & FRANK SHAMROCK
RAPE PREVENTION Q&A

STRIKEFORCE women’s 135-pound sensation Miesha “Takedown” Tate and four-time world champion and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) pioneer Frank Shamrock have teamed up on a DVD project that seeks to educate women on rape prevention techniques. Read More...

 

"THE BULLDOG APPROACH" By Jeff Gallion

When Boxing fans hear the name Johnny "Bulldog" Suarez several words comes to mind. Tough, relentless & all action are just a few ways to describe the Burbank California Jr. Middleweight. While some fighters with storied amateur backgrounds have the luxury of building their records with big time promoters against handpicked opposition, fighters Read More...

The M-1 Selection Returns to Bally’s

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Mixed Martial Art’s largest global based tournament returns to New Jersey as the second round of “M-1 Selection: Americas” has been slated to take place on Saturday, June 26 at Bally’s Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Read More...

UFC 114 fallout: Rampage shows Evans respect, attendance/gate/bonus figures released By Phil Lanides

Heading into UFC 114, whispers abounded that Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s lack of fight activity over the last year would do him as much harm in the Octagon as anything Sugar Rashad Evans would throw at him. In the end, the whispers turned out to be correct Read More...

UFC 114 Results: Rashad defeats Rampage, two big upsets take place By Phil Lanides

UFC 114 is in the books, but the blood feud between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Sugar” Rashad Evans that got all the hype heading into the event is far from done. Evans played a conservative game, engaging but not risking against his hated rival. In the end, Jackson’s lack of fight activity in the last year Read More...

WELTERWEIGHT LEGEND MATT HUGHES JOINS UFC® HALL OF FAME

(PRESS RELEASE) -- “A country boy can survive.” For two-time UFC® welterweight champion Matt Hughes, those words echoed by singer Hank Williams Jr. don’t just serve as his inspiration before big fights. For the 36-year-old native of Hillsboro, Ill., those are words to live by. Read More...

 

DREAM.14 Nick Diaz submits Sakurai in the first Round by armbar

Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz came away with another big win with a first round victory over Japanese legend Hayato “Mach” Sakurai in the main event of DREAM.14. DREAM 14 took place Saturday at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The broadcast aired live in North American on HDNet early Saturday morning. Congrats to Nick Diaz on your win from all of us here at MMA-KO.

UFC 114 weigh-in results

"He's dead! I'm happy to be back in the UFC. I'm ready to crack some skulls tomorrow night. He's dead!" Those were the words shouted by Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Friday at the UFC 114 weigh-ins at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Read More...

STRIKEFORCE MMA STARS Autograph signing at SENI MMA Expo in London, England

MMA Superstar and two-time U.S. Olympic wrestler Dan Henderson Former STRIKEFORCE Light Heavyweight World Champion Gegard Mousasi STRIKEFORCE Rising Star Tarec Saffiedine Read More...
 

 

MMA-KO's Pick The Winners Challenge

Dave "The Badman" Huckaba will take on Mark "The Thrill" Brill? Not in the cage but in who can pick the most winners for UFC 114. Dave Huckaba is undefeated in the MMA-KO pick the winners challenge. Mark Brill the Thrill has told the MMA-KO Staff that he will walk away with MMA-KO title. Check out their picks here

UFC 114 Predictions: Miller will pull out the upset      By Phil Lanides

Michael Bisping and Dan Miller battle at UFC 114 tomorrow in a middleweight matchup with severe implications for both fighters. After a very close decision loss to Rashad Evans at UFC 78 in late 2007, the Brit dropped down to the 185 lb. division. Read More...

UFC 114 Predictions: Duffee will dust Russow  By Phil Lanides

An interesting heavyweight matchup is next up on the UFC 114 main card. Xtreme Couture-trained Todd Duffee, who broke the UFC record for fastest KO in his last bout, will lock horns with massive heavyweight Mike Russow. The once-beaten Russow is having a tough time gaining any respect from stateside MMA fans Read More...

TFC 11 DESTINY

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Fight Club (TFC), one of the fastest-growing fight promotions in Canada, has secured a world class main event for its next event, “TFC 11: DESTINY.” On Saturday, July 17th, live at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta Read More...

UFC 114 OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC announced today that tickets for UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. are officially sold out. The war of words between former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Suga” Rashad Evans Read More...

UFC 114 Predictions: Brilz is in for a long night against Nogueira  By Phil Lanides

The second “Hitman” to compete on the UFC 114 main card, Jason Brilz, agreed to step in on short notice recently for the injured Forrest Griffin. He will be facing the smaller of the Nogueira twins, Antonio Rogerio (instead of Rodrigo). It will be the biggest challenge of his career Read More...

Lashley out of "StrikeForce: Los Angeles" event, Kennedy-Prangley added By Phil Lanides

MMA is a fluid sport, both in and out of the cage. Because of injuries, fighters lose spots on event cards, while others are able to take their place and gain their opportunity. Such is the combat sports lifestyle. “StrikeForce: Los Angeles,” set to take place at the Nokia Theatre on June 16th in conjunction with the E3 tech conference Read More...

Azevedo joins MFC's stable

The Maximum Fighting Championship has added a fighter with impressive credentials to its talent roster in the lightweight ranks.
 Brazilian star Luciano Azevedo (16-8) boasts a strong resume and the native of Rio de Janeiro is expected to make his organization Read More... Maximum Fighting

 
Cox, IFC bring top-notch fight card to Soaring Eagle with IFC EXTREME CHALLENGE

Middleweight Champion, Jeremy Horn, (shown here knocking  out Forrest Griffin with a kick) will defend his title at  Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant, MI on July  10. With two title fights,  two world-ranked heavyweights and the winningest elite mixed martial artist in  MMA history and all on Soaring Eagle Casino’s July 10 Read More...

STRIKEFORCE MMA STARS MIESHA TATE & FRANK SHAMROCK
TO FILM RAPE PREVENTION VIDEO

STRIKEFORCE women’s 135-pound sensation Miesha “Takedown” Tate and four-time world champion and MMA pioneer Frank Shamrock will begin production on a DVD project that seeks to educate women on rape prevention techniques this Friday in Los Angeles. Media are invited to attend the event and one-on-one interviews will be available. Read More...

 

MMA RETURNS TO CHICAGO AS XFO HOSTS THE MIDWEST’S PREMIERE MMA SHOW

Chicago, IL (USA): The Xtreme Fighting Organization (XFO), one of the most respected MMA promotions in existence, has announced today their fight card for their upcoming fight event. On June 5th, MMA is overtaking the Copernicus Center in Chicago as fight fans will be treated to nine professional fights and four amateur bouts. Read More...

UFC 114 Predictions: Sanchez will be too much for Hathaway      By Phil Lanides

UFC 114 takes place this Saturday, May 29th, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will feature one of the biggest grudge matches in MMA history, as former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions Rashad Evans and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will finally settle their Read More...

Fedor Emelianenko to attend "StrikeForce: Los Angeles," will also appear at E3 By Phil Lanides

It was recently announced that the world’s number one fighter (arguably), Fedor Emelianenko, will join the woman most consider the world’s top female fighter, Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos,” in competing in San Jose on June 26th. The Russian-born Emelianenko (31-1) will face off with Brazilian submission specialist Fabricio Werdun (13-4) Read More...

Reno Xtreme Fights IV Results By Eric "MoneyShot" Morrison/Valente Duarte

Reno Xtreme Fights was once again at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Saturday May 22,2010 for the fourth installment of the series. The Lane brothers were on hand as well as some hot girls for another fireworks show inside the Grand Theater inside the casino. Read More...

Cage Fighting Championship 14

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Cage Fighting Championship 14 returns to Luna Park’s Big Top Stadium; Saturday June 5 2010. This is the Third event in Cage Fighting Championship 2010 series and we have Australia’s number 1 ranked Heavyweight fighter ‘Big’ Jim York making his CFC debut against Californian Brandon Cash “Money”. Read More...

FightZone TV Continues Supporter Status With UFC Fan Expo Boston

(PRESS RELEASE) -- With less than a week to the highly anticipated return of UFC Fan Expo taking place in conjunction with UFC 114 Rampage vs. Rashad this Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Read More...

Hit Boy goes head to head with Dave "Bad Man" Huckaba              By Roy "Hit Boy" Arriola

Recently, I caught up with two-time Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion Dave "Bad Man" Huckaba, who recently returned to GC. Dave is set to step back into the GC cage on July 17th 2010 at “Patriots,” which will take place at Red Hawk Casino. Huckaba is on a quest to recapture “his” heavyweight championship Read More...

 

MMA-KO Will be at Reno XTreme Fights IV

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino and Let’s Get It On Promotions, LLC s are at it again with the fourth installment of the boxing/MMA series Reno Xtreme Fights. This time around Joey Gilbert will be making his return to the ring to face Anthony Bartinelli in an eight round bout. Possibly Gilbert’s last run at that sought after chance at a title, Bartinelli promises to be a good test for Gilbert. Read More...

Home State Hero Matt Lindland Knocks Out Kevin Casey
 

PORTLAND, ORE. (May 21, 2010) – Newly turned 40-year-old Matt “The Law” Lindland sent the raucous Portland MMA fans home with smiles on their faces as he battered “King” Kevin Casey with a barrage of punches in a fight stopped at 3:41 in the third round, earning Lindland his first Strikeforce Challengers win on Friday night on SHOWTIME. Read More... Check out fight pic's here

Sylvia forces Pudzianowski to submit in second round

WORCESTER, Mass. (May 21, 2010) – Former 2-time UFC champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia forced 5-time World’s Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski to tap-out in the second round of the super heavyweight main event of this evening’s “Moosin” God Of Martial Arts” mixed martial arts pay-per-view show at the DCU Center in Worcester,Massachusetts. Read More...

MATT LINDLAND, KEVIN CASEY, NATE COY AND TYRON WOODLEY AND ALL OTHER STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS       Photo credit: Esther Lin / Strikeforce

All the fighters who will compete in the STRIKEFORCE Challengers mixed martial arts (MMA) event on Friday, May 21, weighed in on Thursday at The Game next to the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore.All the action will be televised live on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Read More...
Heat XC returns with Punishment Much-anticipated showdown headlines July fight card

The Maximum Fighting Championship’s own developmental organization, Heat XC, is set to unleash another explosive show featuring two internationally known middleweights alongside a lineup of top prospects.Heat XC 5: Punishment will take place Friday, July 16 at the Mayfield Trade Centre in Edmonton Read More...

EXCLUSIVE UFC UNDISPUTED 2010 VIDEOS

Kate Zuparko the marketing manager for the game center, a new video game site from Walmart contacted MMA-KO to let us know she recently posted some exclusive content about the upcoming UFC Undisputed 2010 game. Check out this awesome exclusive behind-the-scenes video featuring fighters and developers that they shot at a UFC event in Las Vegas at http://see.walmart.com/gamecenter/ufc-undisputed-2010 . Also Check out a bonus interview clip with their host, Kat, talking to some of the fighters, check this out at http://vimeo.com/11911115

South Florida native Pat Curran headlines Bellator Fighting Championships event at Seminole Hard Rock

(PRESS RELEASE) -- South Florida native and MMA rising star Pat Curran will return to fight in his home state for the first time next month since two upset victories in Bellator Fighting Championships’ Season 2 Lightweight Tournament catapulted him into the tournament’s championship round and national MMA stardom.       Read More...

Rosa vs. Villegas announced as Local Main Event for Bellator 20 in San Antonio

(PRESS RELEASE) -- A long-awaited match-up between two of the most exciting and best-known fighters from South Texas -- Aaron Rosa and Robert Villegas -- has been announced as the Local Main Event for Bellator 20 at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre. Read More...

 

ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® AND UFC® FAN EXPO™ SCHEDULED TO TAKE OVER BOSTON THIS AUGUST 27 & 28

(PRESS RELEASE) -- With the highly anticipated return of UFC® Fan Expo™ taking place in conjunction with UFC 114 Rampage vs. Rashad this Memorial Day weekend, the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, in partnership with Reed Exhibitions, today announces its third UFC Read More...

MMA Mayhem at Six Flags

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Get ready NJ fight fans! Don’t miss your opportunity to join in on an exciting day devoted to MMA. The fastest growing sport around will be making its way to Six Flags Great Adventure on Saturday, June 19th. The Jackson Township PBA and Elite Wrestling have combined their efforts to bring you this historical event, loaded with non-stop action and excitement. Read More...

SIX QUESTIONS WITH STRIKEFORCE CEO SCOTT COKER

SAN JOSE, Calif., (May 19, 2010) – Just days after another successful STRIKEFORCE event in St. Louis, Mo., CEO Scott Coker took time out to answer six questions.STRIKEFORCE moves to Portland, Ore., this Friday night for a Challengers series, which will be televised live on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Read More...

WORKOUT QUOTES STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS EVENT THIS FRIDAY, MAY 21, AT ROSE GARDEN ARENA IN PORTLAND         Photos by Chris Ryan / STRIKEFORCE

PORTLAND, Ore. (May 19, 2010) – Friday’s night’s STRIKEFORCE Challengers headliner, former Olympic wrestling silver medallist Matt “The Law” Lindland, and two other popular area fighters took part in a workout at Team Quest Martial Arts and Fitness just days before the event to be broadcast live on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Read More...
Tachi Palace Fights July 9th

On July 9th Tachi Palace Fights main event will be a Welterweight Special Attraction with Huntington Beach, Calif.’s Rob McCullough (17-6) will be taking on Hesperia, Calif.’s Thomas Denny (27-18). Also the Tachi Palace Fights World Welterweight Championship is on the line with the Champion from Santa Rosa, Calif.’s David Mitchell (10-0) will be taking on hometown favorite Lemoore, Calif.’s Poppies Martinez (18-6). This is going to be a huge event. Check out the fight card here.

SPIKE TV AND THE UFC ANNOUNCE TWO EXCITING BOUTS TO BE FEATURED ON “THE ULTIMATE FINALE” SATURDAY, JUNE 19

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The live finale of “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz” on Spike TV will include two bouts showcasing four of the UFC’s most exciting fighters. Emanating from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, June 19 at 9:00 PM ET, the fights announced today include a middleweight Read More...

MFC dragster ready to roar

The Maximum Fighting Championship has sped to the top of the mixed martial arts world and now the MFC is firing up a powerful engine on the racetrack.Fans who came to MFC 25: Vindication saw first-hand at the doors to the Northlands Expo Centre the MFC's new venture into auto racing with the unveiling of the Maximum Fighting Championship-sponsored dragster run by Ragged Glory Racing. Read More...

LYLE “FANCY PANTS” BEERBOHM vs. VITOR “SHAOLIN” RIBEIRO

Undefeated Lightweight Rising Star Lyle "Fancy Pants" Beerbohm World-Ranked Lightweight & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Specialist Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro. Replay of their STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery undercard bout. www.Strikeforce.com will replay the hotly-contested undercard bout between Beerbohm and Ribeiro on Wednesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT. Read More...
Jaime Jara is a history-maker By Roy "Hit Boy" Arriola

Jaime "El Cu Cui" Jara (25-7-0-1) is one of the most feared fighters in mixed martial arts today. He is the only fighter in MMA history to have held world titles in four different weight classes: heavyweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, and welterweight, and all under the  Read More...

Fight for Wrestling Official Weigh-In

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Fight for Wrestling: A Professional Mixed Martial Arts Event to Benefit Cal Poly Wrestling presents The Official Weigh-In this Friday at 7pm at Mr. Ricks in Avila Beach, CA. All fighters will be present for the weigh-in. MC Matt Gaines will kick off the event at 7pm. Read More...

WCK MUAYTHAI SLAMS HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO ON MAY 29

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Dennis Warner and In Sync Productions stage a WCK MuayThai championship fight night at the Hollywood Park Casino on May 29th 2010, showcasing the best US amateur talent and culminating in the Baxter “One Armed Bandit” Humby vs Harris Read More...

Ringside MMA

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ringside MMA is proud to announce that their 7th event will be held on June 18, 2010 at 7pm. The MMA event will be held at the Pierre-Charbonneau Center, located on 3000 Rue Viau in Montreal, under the title, “No Escape”. Guillaume “Il Toro” de Lorenzi will be making his first title defence of his lightweight belt against UFC veteran Dale Hartt. Read More...

UFC PRESIDENT DANA WHITE TO GIVE KEYNOTE SPEECH AT UFC FAN EXPO

(PRESS RELEASE) -- UFC President Dana White will officially welcome fans to the second UFC® FAN EXPO™ on Friday, May 28 at 12PM PT during his keynote speech scheduled for the main stage inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Read More...

WARRIORS CAGE MELTDOWN

May, 16th 2010: MMA-KO’s inaugural Hall Of Famer continues to tear the sport up.Jaime Jara faced Felipe Fogoling at Warrior’s Cage Meltdown. The audience at the Eagle Mountain Casino Event Center was witness to Fogilin winning the first round of this fight Read More...

 

 

 

UFC® FIGHTS LIVE ON ROKU STARTING WITH UFC 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- For the first time ever, just as UFC® light heavyweight rivals Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans enter the Octagon™ and touch gloves, Roku users all over the country will be able to see what happens next and who emerges the winner of this ultimate grudge-match live on TV via their Roku streaming video player.            Read More...

Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney and Champion Eddie Alvarez respond to Melendez

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney responded today to Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez’s call-out of reigning Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez, saying that he will do everything in his power to make the fight happen. Read More...
 

KING OF THE CAGE: HONOR (Recap & Thoughts)
By Eric “MoneyShot” Morrison

On May 14th, 2010 KOTC was live once again on HDnet Fights, and again came with a stacked card. There were six champions on this card however only four would be putting up their prized belts. The Canada KOTC Heavyweight Champion Raphael Bergmann met the fist of Tyler East for a big KO in a non title bout. Read More...

 

ALISTAIR OVEREEM DEMOLISHES BRETT ROGERS TO RETAIN STRIKEFORCE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE                        Photos: Esther Lin/Strikeforce

ST. LOUIS (May 16, 2010) – Alistair “The Demolition Man’’ Overeem lived up to his nickname and his billing as one of the most dangerous heavyweights in the world on Saturday as he easily retained his STRIKEFORCE World Heavyweight Championship with a 3:40, first-round knockout over Brett Rogers in the main event of an action-packed mixed martial arts card before 8,136 enthusiastic fans who turned out for Read More...

STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery Photos    Photos: Esther Lin/Strikeforce

Roger Gracie remained unbeaten with a second-round submission over
ex-UFC heavyweight champion  Kevin Randleman. The Gracie name has showed again how dangerous it is after this explosive win. Check out the photos of STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery here

FORMER WWE SUPERSTAR  BOBBY LASHLEY  TO FACE FELLOW  UNBEATEN RON SPARKS IN CLASH OF MMA HEAVYWEIGHTS   

LOS ANGELES (May 15, 2010) – Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley (5-0) will square off with fellow undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) heavyweight Ron “The Monster” Sparks (5-0) when STRIKEFORCE hits Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Wednesday, June 16. DREAM welterweight champion Marius “The Whitemare” Zaromskis (13-4) will face Evangelista Cyborg (17-13) in a featured welterweight (170 pounds) contest. Read More...

STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery Weigh In Photos: Esther Lin/Strikeforce

A stacked "STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery'' 12-bout card will  begin at 6:30 p.m. CT. Doors open at 6 o’clock. Tickets are on sale at Scottrade Center ticket office, all Ticketmaster locations (800) 745-3000, Ticketmaster online Read More...

Chuck Liddell vs Rich Franklin to be shown Live in Movie Theaters

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) and NCM Fathom are teaming up again to bring the raw excitement of UFC events to local movie theaters with UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin, broadcast LIVE in high definition on Saturday, June 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT. Former light-heavyweight champion and UFC legend Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell Read More...

We have a winner! By Roy "Hit Boy" Arriola

Congrats to Aaron Castagna, the contest winner at "Champions," which took place on Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at Red Hawk Casino. Aaron won two ringside tickets to our July 17th show, which is entitled "Patriots." Read More...
 

STRIKEFORCE stars Brett Rogers  threw out the ceremonial first pitch Photos: Bob Barton/For Strikeforce

STRIKEFORCE stars Brett Rogers and Jesse Finney (in Cardinals' jersey) threw out the ceremonial first pitches before Thursday's Cardinals-Houston Astros game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Both fighters will be in featured bouts Saturday during the eagerly anticipated "STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery'' MMA event Read More...

BRETT ROGERS, ANTWAIN BRITT, JESSE FINNEY, JOEY VILLASENOR & BOOKER DEROUSSE OPEN WORKOUT QUOTES Photos: Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE

ST. LOUIS Six of the fighters who will compete on this Saturday’s stacked mixed martial arts event at Scottrade Center, including hard-hitting Brett “The Grim” Rogers, who will challenge STRIKEFORCE heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem in the STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Read More... Check out the open work out photos here

JAKE SHIELDS, GILBERT MELENDEZ AND STEPHEN QUADROS GUEST ON TONIGHT'S "INSIDE MMA" ON HDNET

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Tonight on HDNet's "Inside MMA," Strikeforce Middleweight champion Jake Shields and Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez discuss their victorious title defenses, revisit the Nashville incident and give an update on any possible suspensions or fines. Read More...

KING OF THE CAGE HONOR

KOTC returns to HDnet this Friday May 14,2010 for HONOR at the Inn Of The Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in New Mexico. Some fights of note: Abel Cullum will defend his Flyweight Title against unranked contender Josh Montoya. Read More...

 

ALISTAIR OVEREEM & CHALLENGER BRETT ROGERS TO APPEAR ON MMA LIVE ON ESPN2 THIS THURSDAY

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Overeem and Rogers will make a guest appearance on MMA Live on ESPN2 this Thursday to discuss their highly anticipated showdown for Overeem's STRIKEFORCE World Heavyweight Championship at this Saturday's STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Read More...

 

UFC FAN EXPO OFFERS FANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN WITH MMA’S TOP STARS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- It’s not every day that you get a chance to learn a jump shot from LeBron James. Nor does the opportunity present itself to be taught how to throw a football like Peyton Manning. However, for mixed martial arts fans, the ability to learn strategy and techniques from the sport’s most influential figures presents itself at this year’s UFC® Fan Expo™. Read More...

Polish Power invades America

WORCESTER, Mass. (May 12, 2010) – In only his third professional mixed-martial-arts  fight, iconic Polish powerhouse Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski makes his U.S. debut against former 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia, headlining the May 21st “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, at the DCU Center in Worcester. Read More...

FedExForum To Host Three MMA Title Fights June 19
 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 11, 2010) – Local mixed-martial-arts fans will witness the crowning of the first ever V3 Champions following three title fights at the FedExForum on June 19. V3 Fights, the leading MMA event company in Memphis and the Mid-South, Read More...

James "The Educator" Fanshier and Jaime" El Cucui" Jara are both on the Gladiator Challenge July 17th Card

On July 17th, Gladiator Challenge returns to the Red Hawk Casino with "Patriots.". Gladiator Challenge will bring back future MMA-KO Hall Of Famer James "The Educator" Fanshier and MMA-KO Hall Of Famer Jaime" El Cucui" Jara to be part of this great event. Both Jara and Fanshier with team Carnage have won 8 championships combined. James Fanshier is a two time Gladiator Challenge Champion and former King Of The Cage 170 pound champion, Jaime" El Cucui" Jara is a four time Gladiator Challenge Champion and former PureCombat champion. It has been four years sense Fanshier and Jara have been on the same card. Do not miss this event!!! This show will sale out!!! for more info visit www.gladiatorchallenge.com 

BRUCE BECK AND BOBBY CZYZ TO SERVE AS BROADCAST TEAM FOR "WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS THOMAS"

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Not only will MMA fans see a great evening of mixed martial arts competition on May 15TH, but they will also hear expert commentary from the broadcast team brought on-board to announce the event. Read More...

World Championship Fighting Announces Fights for WCF 10

(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Championship Fighting today announced four featured fights for their WCF 10 event, scheduled to take place June 11 from the Shriner's Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. Fresh of a stunning knock out Read More...

KRAZY HORSE, HUNGRY FOR TITLE

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Known for taunting opponents and charismatic gestures in and outside the cage, Charles Daniel “Krazy Horse” Bennett (40-16-2) wants the mixed martial arts world to realize he is more than entertainment. The Florida born fighter characterized for punishing his foes Read More...

SPIKE TV TO TELECAST SELECTED FIGHTS FROM UFC 115 PRELIMS SATURDAY, JUNE 12

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Spike TV will telecast live undercard bouts from UFC® 115: LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN on Saturday, June 12 at 9:00 PM ET/ 6:00 PM PT from the GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The one-hour telecast will run with limited commercial interruption. UFC 115 will air on pay-per-view at 10:00 PM ET. Read More...

MMA VETERAN AND TV STAR JASON CHAMBERS TO PROVIDE COMMENTARY AT “WORLDS COLLIDE”

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) today announced that MMA veteran and Hollywood star Jason Chambers will be part of the broadcast team for the “WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS” pay-per-view event. The other members of the broadcast team will be announced shortly. Read More...

USA-MMA LEGENDS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- We are now two weeks away from the biggest MMA event of the year in Louisiana. May 22nd , Coushatta Casino Resort, two of MMA's LEGENDS will be in the house. We can't wait for the event and promise not to disappoint. Read More...
 

Clear Talk Presents Shark Fights 11 - Humes vs. Buentello

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, confirmed today that Paul “The Headhunter’” Buentello will take on undefeated prospect Bryan Humes in the main event at Shark Fights 11. The winner of Humes vs. Buentello will be in contention for Shark Fights Heavyweight Title Read More...

Undefeated Finney Leads Pack of St. Louis Fighters At Strikeforce This Saturday

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Popular, unbeaten welterweight Jesse Finney (4-0) of St. Louis will try to cash in against Justin DeMoney (13-2-1) of Ottumwa, Idaho, in the top non-televised undercard fight when Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) returns to The Gateway City with STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery at Scottrade Center Read More...

MFC cuts Fioravanti

The Maximum Fighting Championship announced today that welterweight Luigi Fioravanti has been released from his contract. Fioravanti has lost both of his fights in the MFC and the decision was made that the American Top Team product from Coconut Creek, Florida, was no longer a viable figure in the organization's 170-pound ranks. Read More...

TICKET PRE-SALE BEGINS TOMORROW FOR "FEDOR VS. WERDUM" JUNE 26 AT HP PAVILION IN SAN JOSE
 

SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 9, 2010) – A special pre-sale ticket purchase opportunity for the eagerly awaited fight between the world’s No. 1 heavyweight and pound-for-pound Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-1) Read More...

Let’s Get It On MMA Update

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Let’s Get It On MMA (LGIO) has announced the cancellation of all Eastern shows scheduled to take place at the Casino Lac Leamy throughout 2010. Read More...

UFC 113 results: Shogun leaves no doubt, Koscheck wins despite cheap shot By Phil Lanides

One of the most highly-anticipated rematches in UFC history is now history, and many will leave UFC 113 believing that a perceived slight was corrected. Most, including UFC president Dana White, felt that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua won his first bout with Lyoto Machida at UFC 104 in October of last year. Read More...

Gladiator Challenge: Patriots

On July 17th, Gladiator Challenge returns to the Red Hawk Casino with "Patriots." The card will feature three headlining bouts, including Josh Appelt taking on Angel De Anda, Rich Blake versus Rick Randolph, Bill Theofanotoulos battling Daniel Romero and the return of the three time heavyweight champion Dave"The Badman" Huckaba. For more information visit www.gladiatorchallenge.com 

UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 Results Rua and Koscheck win, Kimbo Slice loses By Mark Brill

If you're in the Raleigh/Durham area and didn't buy the UFC 113 pay-per-view, nor made it out to any of the local bars tonight, then I've got you covered with the results of tonight's action. Read More...

Leites, Jimmo star at MFC 25 Two decisive victories for headliners at Vindication

In front of more than 4,000 fans at the Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, and live on HDNet, Leites (17-3) submitted Taylor with an impressive triangle choke at the 2:27 mark of the first round. Taylor (14-6) initially forced Leites to the mat with a double-leg takedown, but the Rio de Janeiro, Read More...

GEORGES ST-PIERRE AND WINNER OF BOUT BETWEEN JOSH KOSCHECK AND PAUL DALEY AT UFC 113 TO COACH SEASON 12 OF “THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER”

(PRESS RELEASE) -- UFC® welterweight champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre (20-2-0) will serve as one of the coaches on the twelfth season of Spike TV’s most popular original series ever, “The Ultimate Fighter Read More...

Sylvia plans to KO Pudzianowski
 

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Main-iac” Sylvia feels disrespected regarding his May 21st showdown against the first 5-time World’s Strongest Man Read More...

MMA-KO's Michelle Ould gets ready for her showdown with Zoila Frausto Photos: Shayda Galata/MMA-KO

I am a single mother of two awesome kids, a student, a blue belt in jiu-jitsu,and a professional mma fighter out of Sacramento, California. I moved here over a year ago to train out of Urijah Faber's gym and have never looked back. It's been about a year since the first time I was given notice to fight Zoila Frausto. We started training for her and about a week before the fight welearned that they had replaced me with a different opponent. Read More... Check out MMA-KO's Michelle Ould training for her fight here

Gladiator Challenge Fighter Rankings

Arm-wrestling champion Rick Vardell who is also the GC Super-Heavyweight Champion, defended Gary LaFrankie and Josh Thornburg is a new Gladiator Challenge Champion. Now the Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight division has Dave Huckaba back!!! Check out the Gladiator Challenge Fighter Rankings here 

Tachi Palace Fights: Cinco De Mayhem Results By James Gilliland/Cageradio.com

Lemoore, Calif. – Tachi Palace hotel and casino held its first outdoor MMA event of 2010 as they hosted Tachi Palace Fights: Cinco De Mayhem.The card included two title fights in the Flyweight and Welterweight division. Also, popular Valley fighters took the cage as Casey Olson fought Shawn Klarcyk and former Olympian, Stephen Abas made his MMA debut. Read More...

 

Fighters hit the scale for MFC 25
 

Huge turnout in downtown mall for biggest card in organization history In front of the largest weigh-in crowd in the organization's history, all
the fighters hit the scale on Thursday afternoon in preparation for the Maximum Fighting Championship's MFC 25: Vindication. Read More...

WOMEN HEADLINE: FIRST TIME IN PROMOTION HISTORY

(PRESS RELEASE) -- RING OF FIRE MMA is one of the first promotions to feature women fighters, however at ROF 38: ASCENSION the promotion will give the ladies the main event spot. "I have been a supporter of Women's MMA for a long time. We've been putting on womens matches for years Read More...

Tuff-N-Uff announces two fight cards for Memorial Day weekend's MMA extravaganza

(PRESS RELEASE) -- One of the biggest weekends in mixed martial arts history just got even bigger.Memorial Day weekend 2010 has long been circled on many fight fans' calendars, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship brings "UFC 114: Jackson vs. Evans" to Las Vegas, along with the second annual UFC Fan Expo. Read More...

MMA-KO Interview's Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion Angel De Anda

MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion The Stallion talks with Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion Angel De Anda in an exclusive interview. Angel De Anda is an explosive fighter with true power. Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champ will be making his return to defend his championship against Josh Appelt on July 17th, 2010 at Red Hawk Casino. Angel De Anda talks about his future and also about the return of Dave Huckaba. Check out this interview with the champ here

MMA COALITION Interview 5150 Owner Riley and Hitboy

The one and only media outlaw Mots with Cage Radio and MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion the Stallion together at the Gladiator Challenge. The MMA Coalition Interview 5150 Owner Riley and Hitboy. Check out this interview here 

 

MMA-KO Interview's Roy The Hitboy

MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion The Stallion talks with Roy The Hitboy about his future with Gladiator Challenge and his next fight in September at the Red Hawk. Check out this exclusive interview here

 

Jeff Gallion The Stallion's post fight interview with Team Stockton fighter Robert Escalante

Robert Escalante defeated Jonothan Macololooy, TKO (injury stoppage) 2:57 first round In Shingle Springs, CA at the Red Hawk casino for the Gladiator Challenge Champion card. Check out this interview here

Jeff "The Stallion" Gallion post win Interview with Chris Wood

Chris Wood defeated Charles Price, TKO (exhaustion) end of first round in Shingle Springs CA at the Gladiator Challenge Champions hosted by Red Hawk Casino on May 1st, 2010. Check out this interview here

 

Brock is officially back, Brilz steps in on short notice  By Phil Lanides

Some big UFC news hit the newswire today. First off, Brock is back! It was officially announced that UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is back and will defend the belt against UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin. Read More...

SHINE FIGHTS PROMOTER DISMISSES DON KING THREAT

NEW YORK, NY (May 5, 2010) - Despite demands from Don King Productions to "cease and desist" promoting Ricardo Mayorga, Shine Fights Promotions CEO Devin Price is assuring fight fans that the May 15th MMA event "WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS" will go forward "without a doubt." Price also added Read More...

FEDOR RETURNS JUNE 26 LIVE ON SHOWTIME

SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 4, 2010) – After months of anticipation, the world’s No. 1 heavyweight and pound-for-pound Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-1), will make his eagerly awaited return to the cage to face two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and top-ranked Read More...

MMA-KO Interview's Gladiator Challenge Super-Heavyweight Champion Rick Vardell

MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion The Stallion talks with Gladiator Challenge Super-Heavyweight Champion Rick Vardell in an exclusive interview. Rick Vardell who is a five time World Champion Arm Wrestler talks about his fight at Gladiator Challenge “Champions” event. Rick Vardell who stands at 6’4” and 265 lbs, defeated Gary La Frankie, TKO (strikes) 2:12 first round. Check out this interview here

 

Cal Worsham MMA-KO/Legend Hall Of Fame Ceremony

On May 1st 2010 at the Gladiator Challenge “Champions” event at Shingle Springs was an historic one. Cal Worsham is officially now the 2nd inductee in to the MMA-KO/Legend Hall Of Fame. It was an amazing night with long time friend and owner of Gladiator Challenge Ted Williams being the one to induct Cal Worsham in to the MMA-KO Hall Of Fame. Check out the MMA-KO/Legend Hall Of Fame Ceremony at here

MMA COALITION TOGETHER WITH JAIME JARA

The one and only media outlaw Mots with Cage Radio and MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion the Stallion together at the Gladiator Challenge. The MMA Coalition talk about the fights and also go one on one with Jaime Jara. Check out the MMA Coalition together in this must see interview here.

MMA-KO Interview's Chris Diaz with Lodi Cesar Gracie Academy

At Gladiator Challenge “Champions” event at the Shingle Springs Rancheria on Saturday, May 1st, MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion The Stallion talks with Chris Diaz with Lodi Cesar Gracie Academy. Chris Diaz who is the Diaz brothers cousin is a strong supporter of Cesar Gracie Academy. Check out this interview with Chris as he gives info on how you can be part of this awesome school. http://www.youtube.com/user/MMAKOmedia        

Griffin pulls out of UFC 114 co-main event By Phil Lanides

UFC 114 co-main eventer Forrest Griffin has had to bow out of his scheduled fight with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. A shoulder injury is to blame for the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. TMZ first reported the withdrawal, though the UFC has not made an official announcement. Read More...

It is Official Dave "The Badman Huckaba" signed a three fight deal with Gladiator Challenge

Dave" The Badman" Huckaba is making his long awaited return to the Gladiator Challenge. Big Dave signed a three fight deal and will be fighting at Redhawk Casino in Shingle Springs, California on July 17th 2010. So far no word on who Huckaba is going to be fighting. Check out the exclusive re-signing of Dave Huckaba at MMA-KO's official youtube page http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialMMAKO

Thornburg, Vardell take home titles at "Champions"

Placerville, California – Gladiator Challenge “Champions” event took place last night at the Red Hawk Casino n Placerville, and the crowd was treated to two title fights. But there was so much more to this card…it was action-packed, and the crowd went home fulfilled and happy Read More...

SHINE FIGHTS TO TAKE OVER MMAJUNKIE RADIO

Miami, FL (USA): This Tuesday, May 4th, Shine Fight Promotions will take to the airwaves to promote their upcoming May 15th pay-per-view event, "Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas," as several Shine personnel will appear on MMAjunkie.com Radio. Read More...

New Gladiator Challenge Champion Josh Thornburg

Gladiator Challenge “Champions” event at the Shingle Springs Rancheria on Saturday, May 1st, was an unbelievable show. It was a historic night with the legendary Cal Worsham being inducted into the MMA-KO/Legend Hall Of Fame and in the main event a new Gladiator Challenge Champion was crowned Josh Thornburg with Cesar Gracie academy. Check out the results of this awesome event  http://official-mmako.blogspot.com/2010/05/gladiator-challenge-champions.html  Here is some photos of the main event see here. More on this event and more photos coming soon.

THIS SATURDAY, CHECK OUT THE GLADIATOR GIRLS COMPETITION, FOLLOWED BY"MAXIMUM FORCE"

GC will showcase its "Champions" at the Shingle Springs Rancheria thisSaturday, May 1st, in a night of anticipated MMA action. Two titles will be on the line, and local favorites will excite fight fans at beautiful
Red Hawk."Champions" is sure to electrify the crowd in attendance Read More...

 

‘Fight for Wrestling’ A Mixed Martial Arts Event to Benefit Cal Poly Wrestling

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Cal Poly will host “Fight for Wrestling” a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event on Saturday, May 22 in Mott Gym at Cal Poly. The event is open to the public, and all proceeds benefit Cal Poly Wrestling. Fans will watch Casey Noland of Atascadero, Calif., and a pioneer in female MMA, take on Jenny Trujillo of San Jose, Calif. Read More...

 

 

ANDREI ARLOVSKI, ANTONIO "BIG FOOT" SILVA, ROGER GRACIE & KEVIN RANDLEMAN

Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski (15-7) will face off with Antonio "Big Foot" Silva (13-2) in a featured heavyweight bout. The 31-year-old
Arlovski's start will be his first since an upset defeat to Brett Rogers. A former UFC heavyweight champion, Arlovski had won five in a row in the UFC before suffering back-to-back losses to Fedor Emelianenko and Rogers. Read More...

RENO XTREME FIGHTS IV - JOEY GILBERT

Joey Gilbert makes his highly anticipated return to the ring and seeks to regain his championship status. The fight card will feature the area’s top boxers and mixed martial art fighters that Reno has come to accept in this fourth installment of Reno Xtreme Fights. Read More...

Bellator Goes to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on May 27

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships, the fist-of-its-kind tournament-style mixed martial arts promotion, will make its second 2010 stop in the Lone Star State next month when it comes to the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. Read More...

Submission Ink and KnockOuts For Girls

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Submission Ink announced today that it is teaming up with KnockOuts For Girls to help build awareness for the KnockOuts For Girls cause. KnockOuts For Girls (KO4G) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that uses the discipline of boxing to build self esteem Read More...

Sylvia vs. Pudzianowski headlines “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The first 5-time World’s Strongest Man, Polish icon Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, makes his United States debut May 21 against 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia (25-6-0) in the super heavyweight main event, headlining the first major mixed-martial-arts show in Massachusetts history, Read More...

UFC VETERAN JAY SILVA VS. BLUE CHIP PROSPECT TIM WILLIAMS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Matrix Fights (www.MatrixFights.com) formally announced Monday that its second ever event is now scheduled for the legendary "The Arena" in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, June 11.Coming off a sellout crowd in its debut event this past February, Read More...

“RUTHLESS’’ ROBBIE LAWLER, KJ NOONS AND BOBBY LASHLEY WILL BE FEATURED AT STRIKEFORCE

LOS ANGELES (April 28, 2010) – Knockout artist and former middleweight world champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (17-5), ex- WWE wrestling champion-turned-undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) heavyweight star Bobby Lashley (5-0) and former lightweight world champion KJ Noons (8-2) Read More...

Maximum Fighting Championship Press Conference
 

The Maximum Fighting Championship is excited to present its most explosive card and talent-packed lineup for MFC 25: Vindication and we are extending an invitation to the media to attend the Read More...

Jenna Jameson addiction spurred 911 call OxyContin symptoms By Rita Watson

In a press conference in which the attorney for Tito Ortiz did most of the talking, he claimed that the argument with his wife was due to her OxyContin (oxycodone) addiction OxyContin is the brand name oxycodone; it is a highly addictive drug similar to morphine. Read More...

Gomez and Gonzales finally square off at Tachi

Lemoore, Calif. – Riding the wave of five submissions and truck load of press, rising flyweight star Ulysses Gomez is expected to meet an even bigger challenge than he did when he faced Rambaa Somdet in his third bout of his MMA career. Read More...

ANTWAIN BRITT TO BATTLE “FEIJAO’’ CAVALCANTE

NEW YORK (April 27,  2009) – In a clash of explosive light heavyweights (205 pounds), Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt (11-3)  will collide with Rafael “Feijao’’  Cavalcante (8-2) at STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery  at Scottrade Center in St. Louis,  Mo. on Saturday, May 15. Read More...

 

SHINE FIGHTS ANNOUNCES BOUT BETWEEN MMA WARRIORS LUCIANO AZEVEDO AND ZAC GEORGE

Miami, FL (USA): Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) today announced an exciting undercard matchup to the already stacked "WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS" pay-per-view fight card, as PRIDE veteran Luciano Azevedo will tangle with rising young star Zac George. Read More...

Breaking news: Tito Ortiz arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse By Phil Lanides

Tito Ortiz has carried the nickname of “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” for over ten years now. Apparently, Ortiz has allegedly proved the moniker is more than just a gimmick to him. Read More...

 

 

“The Ultimate Fighter” Alums To Square Off Saturday, June 19 at 9:00pm ET/PT

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Two of “The Ultimate Fighter’s”® most celebrated alumni will finally meet inside the Octagon® in the live finale of Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz” on Saturday, June 19 at 9:00pm ET/PT. Emanating from The Pearl at The Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, the “Dean of Mean,” Keith Jardine (Season 2) Read More...

Bellator adds highly-touted Russian star Shlemenko

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships saved one of its most intriguing new fighter signings of 2010 for last, announcing today that one of the top unsigned fighters in Europe, Russian Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko, will premiere in the Season 2 middleweight tournament this week. Read More...

Empire Fighting Championships

(PRESS RELEASE) -- MMA fans in Tunica, MS were treated to one of the best shows the Midsouth has seen this year when Empire Fighting Championships rolled into Harrah’s Casino Friday night. “A Night of Reckoning III” was a night of nonstop action with two big title fights and a huge upset that saw an undefeated superstar walk from the cage with his first loss. Read More...

Top 10 Questions for Maximum Fighting #25: Vindication

With the incredible MFC 25 card fast-approaching, it’s time once again for the Z-Files to take an in-depth look at each fight with the usual Top 10 Questions.This is without a doubt the most-talent laden lineup ever for an MFC fight card and there’s high expectations on the roster coming off the unbelievable action at MFC 24 Read More...

Former MFC champ set for showdown with Lewis

All the talent in the world won’t get a fighter very far if he doesn’t complement his skills with all the necessary intangibles. Emanuel Newton is easily one of the MFC’s most-talented fighters with an incredible amount of athleticism. But what Newton has lacked at this key time in his career is the mental game plan to keep himself on the right track. That, says trainer and MFC lightweight champion Antonio McKee, is about to change. Read More...
 

WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber results and recap Henderson and Aldo retain belts, Gamburyan upsets Brown              By Justin Harris
 

WEC 48: Faber vs. Aldo aired live tonight on pay-per-view broadcasting from the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. The event was headlined by Jose Aldo defending his belt, defeating Urijah Faber in a featherweight title match up, and the co-main event was a lightweight title fight in which defending Read More...

“WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber” Weigh-In Results Photos: Shayda Galata/MMA-KO

All the WEC fighters competing in tomorrow night’s  Aldo vs. Faber” WEC 48 pay-per-view broadcast hit the scales inside the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. Here is the weigh-ins results and photos from MMA-KO's Shayda Galata Read More... More photos coming soon.

WEC 48 FABER VS ALDO OPEN WORKOUT            Photos: Shayda Galata/MMA-KO

MMA-KO's Shayda Galata was at the WEC 48 'Faber vs Aldo' open workout. Faber and Aldo are just days away from their championship show down. WEC featherweight title bout between Jose Aldo and Urijah Faber is the biggest fight of the year. MMA-KO's Shayda Galata also took photo's of MMA-KO's favorite women fighter Michelle Ould who is training for her up and coming fight against Zoila Frausto from Fresno at next months Warriors Cage at Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville. Check out the photo here

BREAKING NEWS DAVE "THE BADMAN" HUCKABA IS MAKING HIS RETURN TO GLADIATOR CHALLENGE GET NAKED!!!!

Breaking news!!!!! Dave" The Badman" Huckaba is making his long awaited return to the Gladiator Challenge. Big Dave signed a three fight deal and will be fighting at Redhawk Casino in Shingle Springs, California on July 17th 2010. So far no word on who Huckaba is going to be fighting. Dave Huckaba will also be fighting on August 22 and in September with Gladiator Challenge. Three Time Heavyweight Champion Dave"The Badman" Huckaba's goal is to become Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion again, a title he has never lost. Huckaba will need to fight and win two in a row and in September at Redhawk Casino he will fight current Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion Angel De Anda. MMA-KO asked Big Dave if he had anything to say to all the Gladiator Challenge heavyweights and Huckaba said they can't train their chin!!!!!  LET'S GET NAKED!!!!   

Up-Close and Personal with Miss MMA-KO CJ Sparxx
By Leif Carlson/MMA-KO

MMA-KO is proud to present the newest edition of the MMA-KO family, CJ Sparxx. Miss Sparxx is a professional model, and MMA fan. Miss Sparxx has enjoyed watching Mixed Martial Arts since she was introduced to the sport, when she became a ring girl for the Pure Combat promotion. “After I saw them really going at it in there, I was hooked. I‘m a big fan.” said CJ in an interview with MMA-KO. Read More...

TWO TITLES ON THE LINE AS GLADIATOR CHALLENGE PRESENTS "CHAMPIONS"

Apple Valley, CA (USA) - Top California fight promotion Gladiator Challenge (GC) will showcase its "Champions" at the Shingle Springs Rancheria on Saturday, May 1st in a night of anticipated MMA action. Two titles will be on the line Read More...

Three Time Champion IFC Warriors Challenge Heavyweight Champion Dave "The Badman" Huckaba

It only took a superman punch 37seconds in to the very first round for Dave "The Badman" Huckaba to become the IFC Warriors Challenge Heavyweight Champion by knocking out Richard Blake. Dave Huckaba is now a three time Heavyweight Champion (GC 63 - Crackdown Dave Huckaba Read More...

FORMER RICKSON GRACIE PROTÉGÉ KEVIN CASEY TO FACE MATT “THE LAW’’ LINDLAND

NEW YORK (April 22, 2010) – Former Rickson Gracie protégé and highly confident middleweight (185 pounds) “King” Kevin Casey (3-1) of Los Angeles will face the toughest test of his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) career when he faces former Olympic wrestling silver medalist and MMA superstar Matt “The Law” Lindland Read More...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NICK "MERCENARY" MOGHADDA...

MMA-KO: How do you feel coming into this fight since the long layoff?
Nick:I feel indestructible, I've never walked around so light the week of a fight. I feel really strong and have changed my training since Bellator and been training hard since November.. Read More...

Phil "THE PAIN" Collins Sits Down With Mark Brill From MMA-KO

Tachi Palace Fights is proud to present its next event, “Cinco De Mayhem,” live from the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, Phil "The Pain" Collins will make his return to Tachi Palace vs Morris Aldaco on May 5th. Check out this exclusive interview with PTP Read More... 

 

Razor Rob McCullough and Jamie Yager to appear at Submission Ink May 1st Ontario California

Ontario, California April 21, 2010 - Submission Ink announced today that former WEC Lightweight Champion "Razor" Rob McCullough and current star of The Ultimate Fighter Season 11 Jamie Yager will be part of a special autograph session taking place on May 1st in Ontario, California. Read More...

Gladiator Challenge National Ring Girl Search

This Saturday, April 24th, Soboba Casino will host the 2010 Gladiator Challenge National Ring Girl Search. It will be one night only, and you must be 21 or older to try out! The event will begin at 7 PM at the sports bar & grill located in the casino, and the show is free for all. Read More...

Do not miss Cal Worsham's Induction into the MMA-KO/Legend Hall of Fame

On May 1, 2010 Gladiator Challenge present "Champions" live from Redhawk Casino in Shingle Springs, California. On this historic night MMA-KO will be inducting another legend of MMA into their MMA-KO Hall Of Fame the legendary Cal Worsham. Also titles will be on the line at "Champions," as Gladiator Challenge Read More..

Dana White, Scott Coker, Jake Shields, "Mayhem" Miller, others comment on StrikeForce melee                 By Phil Lanides

On Saturday evening, UFC president Dana White posted a very simple message on his Twitter account after the in-cage melee following the StrikeForce Middleweight title fight between Jake Shields and Dan Henderson: a smiley face. To review, Shields was being interviewed by CBS sportscaster Gus Johnson after his victory over MMA legend Dan Henderson. The man Shields beat for the belt, Read More...
 

Mitchell looking to ‘break’ McKenzie in title bout
 

Lemoore, Calif. – Rising welterweight star David Mitchell (9-0) will be put to the test on Wednesday, May 5 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif. The Santa Rosa, Calif. mixed martial artist draws veteran Tim McKenzie (13-6) of Lodi, Calif. for the Tachi Palace Fights vacant World Welterweight title bout. Read More...

No Rioting on our Watch
 

What was seen on CBS this past Saturday was to say the least an absolute embarrassment for the sport of mixed martial arts. And on top of that, it also should be considered a giant step backwards as well. While gigantic steps have been made over the past 10 years for MMA all it takes is one ridiculously stupid incident to push everything back in a big way. Read More...

SHIELDS UPSETS HENDERSON TO RETAIN STRIKEFORCE TITLE PHOTOS – Esther Lin/Strikeforce

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 18, 2010) – Saturday night marked MMA’s return to primetime on CBS featuring a STRIKEFORCE World Championship Tripleheader. The event aired live on the CBS Television Network at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Attendance at the Breakstone Arena was 8,196. Read More...

Fioravanti has secret plan for ‘Secret Weapon’


Luigi Fioravanti should be a professional poker player.He knows he’s got good cards in front of him, but being a shark, he’s not about to tip his hand. No tells, no reveals. Fioravanti is keeping everything close to his chest, but he does have an ace in the hole. Read More...
STRIKEFORCE WEIGH-IN Photos: Esther Lin/Strikeforce

In Saturday's main event on CBS, Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jake Shields (left) will defend his  STRIKEFORCE World Middleweight title against legendary MMA superstar and  two-time Olympic wrestler Dan Henderson. Read More...
 

UFC PRIMETIME® GOES BEHIND-THE-SCENES

(PRESS RELEASE) -- In anticipation of their long awaited light heavyweight clash at UFC 114: RAMPAGE VS EVANS, former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Suga” Rashad Evans will go under the microscope on UFC Primetime®, a weekly, three part series premiering Wednesday, May 12 Read More...

HDNET TO BROADCAST "HDNET FIGHTS: MARK BURNETT PRESENTS KING OF THE CAGE - BAD BOYS TOO"

King of  the Cage(PRESS RELEASE) -- HDNet will broadcast "HDNet Fights: Mark Burnett Presents King of the Cage - Bad Boys Too" LIVE from Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan this Friday, April 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET.The main event of the evening features three-time NCAA wrestling champion Jake Rosholt (7-2) facing veteran Jeremy Horn (84-19-5) in a 195-pound catch-weight bout. Read More...

WEC ANNOUNCES FIRST EVENT IN CANADA ON JUNE 20

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The best lighter weight fighters in the world are heading to Canada this summer. World Extreme Cagefighting® General Manager Reed Harris announced today that the organization has scheduled a loaded card set to take place at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Sunday, June 20. Read More...

THURSDAY’S FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Photos: Esther Lin/Strikeforce

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 15, 2010) – The six fighters who will appear on the STRIKEFORCE World Championship Tripleheader on The CBS Television Network this Saturday, April 17 (9 p.m. ET/PT) – five of which are ranked among the top five in their respective weight classes – participated in the final press conference Thursday here at Bridgestone Arena. Read More...
"StrikeForce: Nashville" on CBS predictions: Shields' reign is about to end  By Phil Lanides

The main event of “StrikeForce: Nashville” on CBS will feature a middleweight title bout between champion Jake Shields, a San Francisco resident, and former PRIDE champion and UFC title contender Dan Henderson. In an interesting twist, most consider the champ to be the underdog in this bout. Read More...

Diamond Dolls Calendar Release Party Night

Diamond Dolls Calendar Release Party was an awesome event. Miss MMA-KO CJ Sparxx and MMA-KO's Miss February 2010 Jessie Deville were all part of the Diamond Dolls Calendar Release Party. This event was at the Fire Escape Bar & Grill is at 7431 Madison Ave. Citrus Heights, CA 95610. Check out the photos of the event here

TAPOUT CREW IS COMING TO TACHI…

On Sunday, April 18th at Tachi Palace’s Sunset Lounge between 5-7PM come hang out with the TAPOUT CREW and WEC fighters. Autographs & Ticket Giveaway!! Don't miss this event!!!

 

UPDATED TACHI PALACE FIGHTS CARD FOR MAY 5TH

Tachi Palace Fights is proud to present its next event, “Cinco De Mayhem,” live from the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California.Tachi Palace Fights will crown its first ever welterweight champ when Santa Rosa, California’s David Mitchell (9-0) takes on Lodi, California native and UFC/WEC veteran Tim McKenzie (12-6). Also returning to action at Tachi Palace Fights is Lemoore, Check out the updated fight card here and for more info on this awesome event go to  www.tachipalace.com or www.gladiatorchallenge.com

"StrikeForce: Nashville" on CBS predictions: San Francisco's Melendez will outwork Aoki By Phil Lanides

San Jose’s local MMA promotion, StrikeForce, offers its next event this Saturday, April 17th, live from Nashville, Tennessee. “StrikeForce: Nashville” will be broadcasted live on CBS, and will feature three championship matches. In the main event, StrikeForce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields will defend his belt against former PRIDE champion and UFC headliner Dan Henderson. Read More...

Strikeforce's Shields, Smith Lend Helping Hand At Nashville Make-A-Wish Dinner Photos: Esther Lin

STRIKEFORCE World Middleweight Champion Jake Shields and middleweight star Scott "Hands Of Steel'' Smith participated at former Tennessee Titan Kevin Carter's Ninth Annual "Waiting For Wishes" Celebrity Waiter's Dinner at The Palm on Tuesday night in Nashville, Tenn. Read More...

STRIKEFORCE OPEN WORKOUT Photos: Esther Lin/Strikeforce (April 14, 2010)

Gilbert Melendez, of San  Francisco, Calif., shown working out and meeting with several TV  crews, will defend his STRIKEFORCE world lightweight title against his  DREAM counterpart and Japanese superstar, Shinya Aoki, in one  of the three STRIKEFORCE world title fights Saturday at Bridgestone Read More...

SIX QUESTIONS WITH FORMER UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
FOOTBALL PLAYER OVINCE SAINT PREUX

NASHVILLE, Tenn., (April 14, 2010) - Former University of Tennessee linebacker Ovince Saint Preux made Mixed Martial Arts history by recording the first knockout in the state of Tennessee's first sanctioned MMA fight in 2009. He'll look to keep his MMA career on the
upswing this Saturday night when he competes at the STRIKEFORCE Nashville: Henderson vs. Shields event here at Bridgestone Arena. Read More...

Show Down! King Mo Trains with Iomega Storage Solutions for Title Fight

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Iomega, an EMC company (NYSE: EMC) and a global leader in data protection, today announced that several of its marquee storage solution products are in the corner of Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, the high-flying mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter preparing for the STRIKEFORCE World Light Heavyweight title bout this Saturday night. Read More...

Wreck MMA: Desrochers vs. Loveland this Friday!

The sport of MMA is a rough business and when our athletes train as hard as they do, injuries can inevitably happen. Unfortunately, Ronin MMA standout Nick 'The Ninja of Love' Denis got injured in training and will not be facing Ian 'The Barn Owl' Loveland for the Wreck Bantamweight Title. Read More...

RINGSIDE UPDATE

(PRESS RELEASE) -- In front of a lively crowd, Ringside MMA presented their most recent event, “Rage”, from the Maurice Richard Arena on Saturday, April 10th. Mitch Gagnon, a native of Sudbury, Ontario, was able to take home Ringside’s featherweight title (145 pounds) at the expense of Drummondville’s Gullaume Lamarche. Read More...

HEADLINING CONTENDER AND RENO'S OWN JOEY GILBERT FOR RENO XTREME FIGHTS IV ON MAY 22

Reno, Nev. - Rounding off three successful events, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) continues to bring adrenaline pumping brawls with its Reno Xtreme Fights (RXF) IV featuring headlining contender Joey Gilbert in his first match since his win against Ivan Stovall in August 2009. Read More...

 

UFC 112 fallout: who will Edgar face first?              By Phil Lanides

Brand-new UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie “The Answer” Edgar has barely gotten a chance to shine his new belt, and already the rumors of a rematch with recently deposed champ B.J. Penn have begun to swirl. Apparently, they’re true. Read More...

UFC 115 will feature Liddell vs. Franklin; Ortiz off fight card By Phil Lanides

When former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions “The Iceman” Chuck Liddell and “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz were announced as The Ultimate Fighter season 11 coaches, it seemingly set up a third fight between the two arch-rivals at the conclusion of the season. Read More...

SPIKE TV TO TELECAST SELECTED FIGHTS FROM UFC 114 PRELIMS

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Spike TV will telecast live undercard bouts from UFC 114: RAMPAGE vs. EVANS on Saturday, May 29 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The one-hour telecast will run with limited commercial interruption. UFC 114 will air on pay-per-view at 10:00 PM ET. Read More...

Josh Barnett Enters Grapplers Quest Tachi Palace Challenge

Tachi Palace Fights will host a huge weekend of action July 9-11, as one of the largest fight cards of the year takes place July 9 followed by
Grapplers Quest on July 10 and July 11. Check out this link, as some of the top fighters and grapplers from around the world will be competing at Grapplers Quest. Josh Barnett Enters Grapplers Quest Tachi Palace Challenge http://www.grapplersquest.com/blogs/briancimins/josh-barnett-enters-11500-worlds-best-grappler-challenge-32-man-tachi-palace-july-

Rumble At Rexall Rescheduled

(PRESS RELEASE) -- An unforeseen scheduling conflict at the venue has forced the East West Fighting Championships to postpone their inaugural professional MMA event, "Rumble at Rexall", until September 4 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Read More...

Rick Vardell makes his return to the Gladiator Challenge By MMA-KO Staff

Five time World Champion Arm Wrestler Rick Vardell makes his return to the Gladiator Challenge on May 1, 2010 "Champions" live from Redhawk Casino in Shingle Springs, California. Rick Vardell in a monster who stands at  6’4” and 265 lbs. From Yuba City Ca, this towering giant with fearsome punching power is 47 years young with father time defiantly on his side. Rick Vardell is an awesome wrestler with true Ground and Pound power. Rick Vardell will defend his Gladiator Challenge Super-Heavyweight title Read More...

MMA SUPERSTAR MATT LINDLAND RETURNS TO THE CAGE IN STRIKEFORCE

PORTLAND (April 12, 2010) -Middleweight (185 pounds) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) superstar and former Olympic wrestling silver medalist Matt "The Law" Lindland (21-7) will return to the cage in the main event of a STRIKEFORCE Challengers event at Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon on Friday, May 21. Read More...

GC TICKET GIVEAWAY FOR JULY EVENT

Gladiator Challenge is giving away two free cage-side tickets to July''s show, which is yet to be titled. Don’t miss out on your chance to see some of the most exciting young fighters of the decade. Come see GC Heavyweight Champion Angel De Anda defend his title. Also scheduled are Carnage Fight Team''s very own James Fanshier, Oakdale MMA''s Justin "Bushido" Kid Smitley Read More...

CANADIAN MMA VETERAN TRAVIS GALBRAITH REPLACES "NIKO" VITALE TO TAKE ON "NINJA" RUA
 

New York, NY April, 12, 2010 (USA): Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) today announced the official signing of the penultimate bout for its upcoming "WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS" pay-per-view event, as former PRIDE/EliteXC fighter Travis "The Gladiator" Galbraith replaces the injured Falaniko "Niko" Vitale to take on PRIDE veteran and former EliteXC Read More...

MMA EXPO IS COMING!

On June 5th and 6th at the Fresno Convention Center the MMA-Fitness Expo will be rocking Fresno CA. MMA Appearances by STRIKEFORCE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION  Nick Diaz, UFC's Nate Diaz and MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION Jake Shields. Also many many more. If you want a booth contact Mots at 559.708.6460. Do not miss this awesome event.  

 

GLOBAL BRAND PARTNERSHIP WITH STRIKEFORCE

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Collective Licensing International (CLI) today announced their brand partnership and master license agreement with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE. The long-term brand partnership agreement provides CLI the rights to license and produce all facets Read More...

Tyler Stinson replaces injured Sean Pierson

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Tyler Stinson, the 24-year-old winner of Bellator Fighting Championships’ Kansas City tryout has been added to Bellator’s eight-man welterweight tournament, replacing Sean Pierson, who was forced to withdraw because of a serious knee injury suffered in training. Read More...

Xtreme Kombat League

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Coming off a fantastic show in Michigan, XKL Evolution I, has now put the XKL on the map as one of the most promising leagues to enter the realm of MMA. The crowd was in amazement of the great performances of Ricco Rodriguez, Mark Holst, Anthony Smith, and Ricky Shivers. Read More...

Galaxy MMA Launches its Premiere Event

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Galaxy MMA will present its premiere mixed martial arts events at the Blaisdell Arena on May 1, 2010. Mark Pang, President of Galaxy MMA, and his creative team are dedicated to bringing exciting live events to the MMA fans of Hawaii. Galaxy MMA’s first event, Worlds Collide Read More...

Gladiator Challenge: Maximum Force

On Sunday, April 25th, Tedd Williams' Gladiator Challenge returns to Soboba Casino with "Maximum Force." This exciting event will surely be a crowd-pleaser, as Virgil Zwicker (7-1 with 5 KO/TKO finishes) battles Ruben "Warpath" Villareal (18-16-3) for the GC Native American Heavyweight Championship. Read More...
 

Cage Combat Fighting: El Reventon

Cage Combat Fighting Championships returns to Santa Rosa on Saturday April 24th, 2010 to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Two titles will be on the line that night. Featherweight Title fight between Nor-Cal Fighting Alliance's Andy Miranda and Gracie Barra Black Belt Alexandar Crispin and a Lightweight Title fight with Muay Thai specialists Bobby Stacks. Doors open at 5:30pm first fight at 7pm. See tomorrow's MMA stars battle in the cage at El Reventon.

MFC boss meets media in Toronto TV, radio appearances lined up to hype MFC 25

The hype for MFC 25: Vindication is starting off with a huge bang as Maximum Fighting Championship Owner/President Mark Pavelich is headed to Toronto for a media blitz. It all starts off Tuesday, April 13 when Mark returns to TSN for a follow-up appearance on the highly popular round-table talk show "Off The Record with Michael Landsberg.        Read More...

Big boys to battle on undercard Gormley goes up against 'Vanilla Gorilla' at Vindication
 

A rare heavyweight fight has been added to the undercard of MFC 25: Vindication taking place on Friday, May 7 at the Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Popular brawler Ryan "The Vanilla Gorilla" Fortin (4-2), who fights out of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, takes on Chase Gormley (6-2) of Los Angeles, California, in what should be a clash of heavy hitters looking for a big knockout. Read More...

UFC 112 results By Phil Lanides

UFC 112 has yet to be broadcasted on pay-per-view, but due to the time difference, it has already come and gone. If you don’t want to know the results of the card yet, read no further. Read More...
 

JAKE SHIELDS, DAN HENDERSON CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

CBS AND STRIKEFORCE will present a World Championship Tripleheader that features five fighters ranked among the best in their respective weight classes and an undefeated star hoping to join their ranks on Saturday, April 17, live on The CBS Television Network (9 p.m. ET/PT), from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Read More...

'King' Solomon mining for victory

In his last MFC outing, Solomon Hutcherson had to contend with an opponent focused on a ground game and solely searching for a submission.With his next bout right around the corner at MFC 25: Vindication, "King" Solomon has an opponent that's more to his liking. Read More...

 

 

UFC 112 main card predictions: Silva will notch another KO By Phil Lanides

UFC 112 has two title fights slated for the co-main and main events, respectively. In one of the them, a lightweight title bout between champion B.J. Penn and Frankie Edgar, the bout features a champion facing someone most would call a worthy title challenger. In the middleweight title bout between champion Read More...

UFC 112 predictions; Local fighters and fans help decide who wins By Matt Clarmont

Abu Dhabi lends its territorial namesake to the world's premier grappling tournament (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) and has thus become a hub for submission grappling. Every type of submission martial artist has competed in the ADCC series and many of its top competitors also participate in the sport of mixed martial arts. Read More...

UFC 112 main card predictions: B.J. Penn is just about unbeatable By Phil Lanides

The UFC 112 co-main and main events have something in common beyond the fact that they are MMA title fights that are taking place in the hallowed Octagon: they feature champions that are about as close to cleaning out their divisions as is possible. B.J. Penn and Anderson Silva have both defended their titles multiple times, Read More...

Cal Worsham’s Induction into the MMA-KO Hall of Fame  By Leif Carlson/MMA-KO
 

On May 1, 2010 Gladiator Challenge present "Champions" live from Redhawk Casino in Shingle Springs, California. On this historic night MMA-KO will be inducting another legend of MMA into their MMA-KO Hall Of Fame the legendary Cal Worsham. Cal Worsham is a MMA Legend and a former Champion who has helped define combat sports today. Read More...

Diamond Dolls Calendar Release Party Night

On April 10th at the Fire Escape Bar & Grill come meet Miss MMA-KO CJ Sparxx and MMA-KO's Miss February 2010 Jessie Deville at Diamond Dolls Calendar Release Party Night. Come pick up this new sexy must have Calendar. Doors open at 8pm and you must be 21 years old. The Fire Escape Bar & Grill is at 7431Madison Ave. Citrus Heights, CA 95610. Don't miss this awesome event. Check out more info here

 

 

Get MMA-KO Hall Of Famer Jaime Jara’s Iphone app

This app is awesome!! Excellent setups, clearly demonstrated submissions and a sensible structure. El Cucui does a great job not only explaining the techniques but why they work. The Picture Viewer feature breaks the techniques down in such great detail it makes it easy to remember the steps of each submission. If you liked his “Cage Control” app then you will love this one. For more info go to www.jaimejara.com

Main Fight Card Set For King of the Cage “Turbulence II”

King of  the Cage(PRESS RELEASE) -- Chicago’s Terry Martin, though only 29, has seen all sides of the octagon during his mixed martial arts career. He has fought at the highest levels, competing in the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, Affliction and Adrenaline. And, he comes back home – so to speak – on April 24 Read More...

Bellator 13 results; Georgi K. lives up to the hype, Warren works a win  By Matt Clarmont

Bellator Fighting Championships debuted its second season of tournament-anchored MMA on FSN Thursday night and the stacked main card featured an already solidified star and several in the making. Though the fights went as many thought they would, Read More...

UFC® AWARDED ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS IN SHAMROCK CASE

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Zuffa, LLC (“Zuffa”), dba the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (“UFC®”), was awarded yet another legal victory today when the Honorable Susan H. Johnson, of the Eighth Judicial District Court for Nevada, granted Zuffa’s Motion for Attorney’s Fees and Costs against former UFC fighter Ken Shamrock. Read More...

Ringside MMA Weigh-ins

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ringside MMA would like to welcome you to the official weigh in for Ringside: Rage. The official weigh in’s will take place on Friday, April 9th, at 1:00pm at the Expresso Hotel (formerly Days Hotel) located on 1005 Rue Guy in Montreal. Read More...

UFC 112 main card predictions: East Bay's Munoz won't be able to topple "Da Spyder" By Phil Lanides

The Ultimate Fighting Championship brings its brand of MMA action to the United Arab Emirates for the first time this weekend, as UFC 112 will feature two world title fights. The event will take place live at Concert Arena (at the Ferrari World theme park on Yas Island), and will be featured on pay-per-view. Read More...

SHINE FIGHTS ANNOUNCES BOUT BETWEEN MMA STARS "CACARECO" FERREIRA AND JAMAL PATTERSON

Miami, FL (USA): Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) today announced the official signing of another main card bout for its upcoming "WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS" pay-per-view event, as a highly-anticipated light heavyweight bout between ground specialists Alexandre "Cacareco" Ferreira and IFL veteran Jamal "The Suit" Patterson has been finalized. Read More...
 

Chuck Liddell Honored at Madame Tussauds

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Celebrity athlete and UFC sports legend Chuck Liddell will be immortalized in wax May 29 at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas (www.madametussauds.com/lasvegas). 
The 40 year-old athlete will be the first mixed martial arts athlete to be inducted into the famed collection Read More...

Martinez & Davila to Face Off at Shark Fight 10

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, announced today that Lubbock fan favorites Anselmo Martinez and Eric Davila will face off at Shark Fight 10. The winner will claim hometown bragging rights and a future shot at the Shark Fight welterweight title. Read More...

TOKYO FIVE BRAND TO SPONSOR GRACIE FOR UFC 112

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Days before his Octagon debut at UFC 112: Invincible, Renzo Gracie has aligned himself with one of MMA’s top apparel lines.Charles Jebara, President of Tokyo Five Brand announced today that the company will sponsor MMA legend Renzo Gracie Read More...

Duarte to replace Tulirinta on Bellator 13 card

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Joe Duarte, a former U.S. Army Ranger and up-and-coming MMA star has been added to Bellator Fighting Championships’ Season 2 lightweight tournament in place of Janne Tulirinta, who was forced to withdraw because of visa issues. Read More...
 

THEATRICAL POSTER RELEASED

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The poster featuring mixed martial arts stars “Suga” Rashad Evans and Houston “The Assassin” Alexander has been released with the two athletes ready to make their way to the big screen in Danny Trejo’s Vengeance, an upcoming film expected for a late 2010 release. Read More...

FIGHT NIGHT ON MSG PLUS!

(PRESS RELEASE) -- MSG Plus announced today that it will telecast two full seasons of the Bellator Fighting Championships this year, marking the first live MMA series for the network. The action kicks off with the debut of Season 2 on Thursday, April 8 at 8:00 p.m. Read More...
 

Featherweight rivals Larry Mir and Chris Barden headline Tuff-N-Uff's returns to Las Vegas on April 23

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas' top amateur mixed martial arts promotion, Tuff-N-Uff, returns to the Orleans Hotel & Casino on Friday, April 23, and emotions are sure to be high as budding rivalries fill the evening's 15-bout lineup. Read More... 
 

Tickets on Sale for Boston Bellator

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Tickets go on sale today for Bellator Fighting Championships’ much-anticipated May 6th event at the historic Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston.Tickets are available beginning at 10 a.m. ET at www.citicenter.org/bellator. Read More... 
 

UFC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC 113

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The light-heavyweight title will be on the line on when the Ultimate Fighting Championship® returns to the Bell Centre in Montreal. At UFC® 104 last October, light heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida and challenger Mauricio “Shogun” Rua engaged in a back-and-forth five round battle resulting Read More...

StrikeForce returns to San Jose: Fedor on tap?            By Phil Lanides

The number two MMA promotion in the United States is coming home to the Bay Area. According to MMAJunkie, San Jose-based StrikeForce has reserved June 26th at the HP Pavilion for an event. The date would host the long-rumored bout between Fedor Emelianenko Read More....

Bellator season two debuts live on FSN Thursday; Breaking down Quach vs. Karakhanyan  By Matt Clarmont

On April 8th, Bellator returns for its second season and 13th “episode” of their Fighting Championship only this time, the show will be broadcast live with English commentary on Fox Sports Net. The first round of their eight man featherweight tournament will determine who will face current featherweight champion Joe Soto at a future event and will begin on that night. Read More...

"Unscripted" MMA documentary film highlights the struggles of fighters who hope to make it big By Matt Clarmont

“Unscripted” is a Mixed Martial Arts documentary film, compiled over 2 years by the gentlemen Jason York and Ray Pompa of Bushido Productions. The basic premise was to follow a group of local, southern California hopefuls in their quest to become cagefighters in one of the world's most recognized promotions Read More...

PRIMM VALLEY CASINO RESORTS PRESENT WCK FULL RULES MUAYTHAI

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Craig “The Bullet” Buchanan and Kwame “Mr. Wicked” Stephens head the fighter lineup for the World Championship MuayThai event 7 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at The Star of the Desert Arena inside Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino. Read More...

Wreck MMA: April 16th in Gatineau/Ottawa !!

With less than two weeks away from the event, Fitshop.ca and Wreck MMA are announcing some changes to WRECK MMA: UNITE FOR BRIAN'S FIGHT scheduled for April 16th at the Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau.  Due to personal reasons, Mark 'Boots' Holst will no longer be facing BTT Canada standout Samuel Guillet. Read More...

BOETSCH, AL-HASSAN WIN BIG AT "STAND YOUR GROUND"
 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA): The goal of the NAFC (North American Fighting Championship) is to showcase the sport's rising talent against proven veterans. That goal was certainly accomplished at "STAND YOUR GROUND," as the NAFC made its debut with a bang this past Saturday, April 3rd, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, WI. Featuring UFC and WEC veterans, "STAND YOUR GROUND" Read More...

Rebel Fighter Mayhem Results and Photos By Shayda Galata/MMA-KO

On Saturday, April 03, 2010 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds Placerville, CA  Rebel Fighter presented Mayhem. It was a night of explosive fights. John Corstorphine with Carnage Fight Team came away with a big win over Cesar Gracie's Josh Thornburg to become the new Rebel Fighter Welterweight Champion. Two former Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champions faced off with Rick Randolph of Marinobles Fight Team, coming away with an upset win over Drew Montgomery of Carnage Fight Team. Also Mark "The Machine Gun" Matthews with Ultimate Fitness was victorious over Tramain Smith of Huckaba's next Generation. Check out the results here. Also check out the photos here

Miss MMA-KO CJ Sparxx In an Exclusive Interview  

MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion The Stallion Interviews Miss MMA-KO CJ Sparxx at her photo shoot for MMA-KO Babe Of The Month for May 2010. With joining MMA-KO as the new Co. Host and front women, CJ Sparxx is already one of the most talked about girls to ever come to MMA-KO. CJ talks about her up and coming projects and gives a sneak peak as she talks about her much anticipated photo shoot for MMA-KO Babe Of The Month. Check out this exclusive interview with MMA-KO's CJ Sparxx here.

Tachi Palace Fights stacks May 5th card with three title fights By Matt Clarmont

Tachi Palace Fights will be bringing their brand of California state-leading MMA on Wednesday, May 5, back to Lemoore with three planned championship bouts holding up the main card. The flyweight, featherweight , and welterweight belts will all be on the line as well as a pair of special attractions, Read More...

Check out King Of Cage Updated Rankings

King of  the CageOn March 26 at the Silver Legacy Casino, King of the Cage event there was some big fights. But one of the biggest fights was when Tony Johnson shocked everyone by winning the KOTC Heavyweight Championship. Now check out the updated rankings and see how things stand now here

UFC, CANUCKS SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AND CITY OF VANCOUVER TO HOST UFC 115 ON JUNE 12

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization, Canucks Sports and Entertainment and the City of Vancouver announced today that UFC 115 will take place in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at General Motors Place on Saturday, June 12. Read More...

MMA-KO Sponsor's a Local Pro Wrestling Show In Stockton CA

On Saturday May 29th at the Impact Teen Center 725 N. El Dorado St, Stockton CA MMA-KO Sponsor's a Local Pro Wrestling event.On this night it will be featuring former WWE Superstar Al Snow and TNA Knockout ODB. See seven exciting matches. Don't not miss this awesome night of Pro Wrestling. For More info on how you can get tictets go to http://www.buyfrommilos.com/  Check out the poster here

Tickets on for "WORLDS COLLIDE”

(PRESS RELEASE) -- He's long been considered boxing ring royalty, so colorful brawler Ricardo Mayorga is more than pleased about the name of the venue where he will make his MMA debut against former UFC stalwart Din Thomas on May 15. Read More...

WEC Confirms Remaining Bouts

(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Extreme Cagefighting® proudly confirms the remaining bouts of its pay-per-view card headed to ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif. on Saturday, April 24. If two world title fights featuring Jose Aldo vs. Urijah Faber and Ben Henderson vs. Donald Cerrone, Read More...

Ultimate Fight Night results: Florian dominates, Nelson decimates By Phil Lanides

Ultimate Fight Night 21 took place earlier this afternoon, and featured the UFC debut of former PRIDE superstar Takanori Gomi as he battled two-time title challenger Kenny “Ken-Flo” Florian. The event drew a crowd of 7,700, and garnered a gate of $590, 685; both the attendance and gate figures rank among the top 10 in all-time UFC Fight Night history. Read More...
 

Gavin Neil: The "Forrest Gump of MMA" Prepares to Face "The Dirty Samurai"
 

by Jeff Chan MFC Staff
On May 7, 2010 at MFC 25: Vindication, up and coming Victoria based fighter Gavin Neil (7-1) will be stepping into the ring against Richie "The Dirty Samurai" Hightower (8-3-1), an alumni of that infamous MMA reality show Read More...

RED HAWK CASINO

Three titles will be on the line at "Champions," as Gladiator Challenge Middleweight belt-holder Jeff Morris will defend his strap against former Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion Rick Randolph, who is dropping down in weight. Also, former arm-wrestling champion Rick Vardell will challenge Gary LaFrankie with the Gladiator Challenge Super-Heavyweight strap at stake. The Gladiator Challenge Lightweight title will be on the line as Josh Thornburg and Larry Wasson will vie for the championship. And in a special superfight attraction, Ryan Dhindsa and longtime GC vet James Fanshier will go to war.

FORT CAMPBELL’S HUNTER WORSHAM TO DO BATTLE

NASHVILLE – Hunter “The Future’’  Worsham, a member of the United States Army’s 101st Airborne and  son of mixed martial arts (MMA) pioneer Cal Worsham, will square off with  Nashville resident Zach Underwood in  a middleweight (185 pounds) Read More...

Ultimate Fight Night predictions: Gomi, Nelson will cement their status By Phil Lanides

Ultimate Fight Night 21 takes place live on Wednesday from North Carolina. In the main event, former PRIDE superstar and a man considered by many to be one of the top lightweights of all time, “The Fireball Kid” Takanori Gomi, Read More...

Boxing Superstar Ricardo Mayorga vs. MMA Star Din Thomas

New York, N.Y. - He's long been considered boxing ring royalty, so colorful brawler Ricardo Mayorga is more than pleased about the name of the venue where he will make his MMA debut against former UFC stalwart Din Thomas on May 15. Read More...

Antonio "Mandingo" McKee: The "El Negro" Effect Hits the MFC
by Jeff Chan MFC Staff

Something's going on at the Maximum Fighting Championship that's making our competitors nervous. Maybe you caught a glimpse at MFC 20: Destined for Greatness or MFC 22: Payoff. Derrick Noble and Carlo Prater sure did. That something is Antonio "Mandingo" McKee, Read More...

 

 

THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING

March 31, 2010 Charlotte , NC- It hasn't been that long since the UFC has tried to acquire one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in the world, that fighter being Fedor Emelianenko, who is currently the number one ranked heavyweight in the world. The signing of Fedor Emelianenko to the UFC may one day become a reality or maybe it won’t. Read More...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MMA-KO HALL OF FAMER JAIME "EL CUCUI" JARA

On March 26 at the Silver Legacy Casino, King of the Cage MMA-KO Hall Of Famer Jaime Jara came away with another big win over Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means by throwing a huge punch and finished with a guillotine choke. 2:19. MMA-KO caught up with the MMA-KO Hall Of Famer in an exclusive interview about this big win here.  Check out photos of Jaime "El Cucui" Jara VS Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means here

MMA-KO get's an interview with Coach Mike Rumsey from Team Carnage MMA

MMA-KO get's an interview with Coach Mike Rumsey. Rumsey talks about Jaime Jara's win at King of the Cage and Carnage MMA. Check out this exclusive interview here and check out Carnage MMA website at http://www.carnagemma.com/Home.html

 

Money’s the man for Leites bout
 

By MFC Staff
Fresh off signing a two-fight deal with the Maximum Fighting Championship, Jesse “JT Money” Taylor has garnered a spot in the main event for MFC 25: Vindication. Taylor (14-5) will meet Thales Leites (16-3) in the headliner bout of the MFC’s upcoming show on Friday Read More...

Let's Get It On MMA announces major deal with STRIKEFORCE

VALENCIA, Calif. --- March 29, 2010 - LET'S GET IT ON MMA (LGIO) today announced that it has struck a major deal with STRIKEFORCE, one of the leading promotions in the MMA industry. In addition to the $25,000 prize money awarded to both the Canadian 155-pound and 170-pound LGIO tournament winners Read More...

King of the Cage Legacy Results

On March 26 at the Silver Legacy Casino, King of the Cage presents “Legacy”. It was an awesome event. MMA-KO Hall Of Famer Jaime Jara came away with another big win over Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means by throwing a huge punch and finished with a guillotine choke. 2:19 of the 1st round. Jaime Jara told MMA-KO he is ready for the KOTC Middleweight Title. Jara has never looked better and is ready to add a 6th championship to his historic career. Check out the full result here. More photos coming soon.

Strikeforce Challengers VII Results

Hometown favorite Lavar Johnson (left) scored a thrilling second round TKO over previously unbeaten Lolohea Mahe in the main event of the STRIKEFORCE Challengers event Friday night on SHOWTIME. Read More...

Strikeforce Challengers VII: Mahe vs. Johnson weigh-in results   By Matt Clarmont

Strikeforce Challengers VII: Mahe vs. Johnson takes place on Friday, March 26th at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California and the official weigh-ins, which were open to the public, were held at the nearby World Sports Café in Fresno on Thursday. Read More... Check out Strikeforce Challengers VII Photos here

Breaking news: Thiago Alves out of UFC 111 bout with San Jose's Jon Fitch By Phil Lanides

San Jose’s Jon Fitch (21-3) was slated to battle “The Pitbull” Thiago Alves (16-6) in an anticipated rematch at UFC 111 in New Jersey this weekend. For “The Pitbull,” his chance at redemption will have to wait. Read More...

 

Scott Coker: Fedor will return to StrikeForce to battle Werdun in June By Phil Lanides

It appears that Fedor Emelianenko will be back in a StrikeForce cage after all. Rumors have run rampant regarding Emelianenko’s next fight since his last scrap, which took place in November of last year. In that fight, he overcame an early challenge from Brett Rogers en route to TKOing his foe in the 2nd round  Read More...

Lavar Johnson & Zoila Frausto Strikeforce Workout

Lavar Johnson will cap off a miraculous comeback to MMA on Friday night in the main event when he takes on the undefeated Lolohea Mahe on SHOWTIME Read More...

 

Dana White speaks: Jon Jones, Junior dos Santos, Jake Shields, Showtime/StrikeForce, Scott Coker By Phil Lanides

UFC president Dana White is probably the most outspoken company head in all of sports. Never at a loss for words, and never shy about speaking his mind or using four-letter words to do so, White is a lightning rod for controversy. Read More...

SIX QUESTIONS WITH ZOILA FRAUSTO WHO FACES

SAN JOSE, Calif. (March 24, 2010) - Unbeaten Zoila Frausto (5-0) is
getting inundated with ticket requests this week as she prepares to face off at 135 pounds with another top women's prospect in a STRIKEFORCE Challengers fight card at Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., on Friday, March 26. Read More...
SHINE FIGHTS ANNOUNCES BOUT BETWEEN GRAPPLING ACES BRAULIO ESTIMA AND RICK HAWN

Miami, FL (USA): Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) today announced the official signing of another main card bout for its upcoming "WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS" event, as 2009 Abu Dhabi Combat Club Read More...

BORN TO FIGHT IX: APRIL 3

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Born to Fight kickboxing is a notorious continuous sparring tournament, which welcomes fighters of every martial arts discipline to attend. Competitors come together for the opportunity to use their skills that they've been training at every level of competition for children, juniors, men, and women. Read More...

SPIKE TV PRESENTS A SPECIAL “UFC UNLEASHED”

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Spike TV will present a special “UFC Unleashed” on Wednesday, March 24 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT) featuring four action-packed fights never-before-seen on television including two recent bouts, Clay Guida vs. Shannon Gugerty and Brendan Schaub vs. Chase Gormley, fought this past Sunday night Read More... 

Jaime "El Cucui" Jara MMA-KO Hall Of Fame Ceremony

On March 12th 2010 at the Sacramento Radisson Pound 4 Pound and Coaching Kids MMA event was an historic one. Jaime "El Cucui" Jara is officially now the first inductee in to the MMA-KO Hall Of Fame. It was an amazing night with long time friend and training partner James Fanshier being the one to induct Jaime Jara in to the MMA-KO Hall Of Fame. Check out the MMA-KO Hall Of Fame Ceremony here

DeJesus expects early stoppage of Olson

Lemoore, Calif. – Isaac DeJesus looked almost disinterest Monday evening fielding questions about his Tachi Palace Fights World Featherweight title defense on May 5 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino. “I think there were some better fights out there for me. I think Eddie Yagin would have been a lot better fight for me and I’ve been wanting Diego Saraiva for a while now,” DeJesus (9-1) said. “No disrespect to Casey (Olson), Read More... Here is the fight card here

The Next Big Thing Nick “Afrozilla” Gaston By MMA-KO Writer Leif Carlson

On March 26 at the Silver Legacy Casino, King of the Cage presents “Legacy”. It’s stacked card with several veteran fighters including two champions like Tony “Kryptonite” Lopez and Jamie “El Cucui” Jara. Also, an extremely promising young heavyweight contender will be stepping into the cage for only the second time as a professional. Nick Gaston is a gifted striker Read More...

MMA-KO Gets an Exclusive Interview with James "The Educator" Fanshier

MMA-KO gets an exclusive interview with James "The Educator" Fanshier. James Fanshier is an awesome fighter who is a former KOTC champion and Gladiator Challenge Champion. With fighting over 27 MMA fights in his career James has took on some of the very best MMA has to offer. Check out this one on one interview with The Educator James Fanshier here

Jaime “El Cucui” Jara VS Tim “The Dirty Bird” Means The Main Event Super Fight By MMA-KO Writer Leif Carlson

On March 26, King of the Cage’s event “Legacy” is being held at the Silver Legacy Casino in Reno. Champions Jaime “El Cucui” Jara among other talented fighters, are expected to put on an awesome show. Tim “The Dirty Bird” Means, Mr. Jaime Jara’s opponent, is an explosive fighter from New Mexico. Riding a 6 fight win streak Read More...

 

TWO-TIME OLYMPIAN DANIEL CORMIER TO FACE JOHN DEVINE THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 26, AT SAVE MART CENTER IN FRESNO, CALIF.

NEW YORK (March 22, 2010) – An impressive winner in his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut, two-time United States Olympic Games wrestling team member and former NCAA Division I national championship runner up Daniel Cormier will attempt to make it two in a row this Friday, March 26, at Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif Read More...

Strong cast biding for shot at Leites Main event spot at stake for MFC 25
 

The list of potential foes for Thales Leites at MFC 25: Vindication is an impressive one with a final decision on who will face the Brazilian star in the main event expected in the very near future. Leites (16-3), who defeated Dean Lister in a convincing unanimous decision at MFC 23 in December, is expected to headline MFC 25 which will take place on Friday, May 7 Read More...

"UFC on Versus 1" fallout: Jones and Dos Santos certified contenders, former local fighter goes down    By Phil Lanides

Last night, the UFC’s initial offering on Versus produced several changes in the MMA title landscape. Jon “Bones” Jones and Junior Dos Santos went from rising prospects to bona fide title contenders Sunday night, while former title challengers Gabriel Gonzaga and Paul Buentello Read More...

UFC first live event on Versus Results

MMA-KO has your results for UFC's first live event on Versus on March 21 in Broomfield, Colo. In the main events, Jon Jones viciously beat up Brandon Vera in a short fight that ended with a decisive first-round technical knockout Sunday night at UFC on Versus 1, confirming in the Octagon what everyone who follows the UFC already thought: Jones is one of the best and brightest young stars to come around in a long time. Full Result here

Come Meet The MMA Outlaw Mots from Cage Radio

Come Meet The MMA Outlaw Mots from Cage Radio at MMA Unleashed Magazine Release Party/ MMA Unleashed Divas Show. This event will be on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at El Presidente 539 N Santa Fe, StVisalia, Ca 93292. This is going to be an awesome event. For more info go to http://mmaunleashedmagazine.com/

UFC TO HOST SECOND GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT WITH GRAPPLERS QUEST AT UFC FAN EXPO

(PRESS RELEASE) -- After drawing some of the world’s finest athletes to its first competition last July, UFC today announced that it will host its second grappling tournament in conjunction with the prestigious Grapplers Quest organization Read More...

MMA-KO Gets a one on one interview with Czar Sklavos

On March 26th at the Silver Legacy in Reno Nevada, King of the Cage/HDNet. Czar Sklavos will be taking on TJ Dillashaw. Check out this one on one interview with Czar Sklavos about this up and coming fight Read More...

RENO XTREME FIGHTS III By Eric Morrison


(Reno, NV) The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino was host to Let’s Get It on Promotions, LLC‘s Reno Xtreme Fights III on Friday March 19th, 2010. The Boxing/MMA fights took place between ropes in the Grand Theatre. The venue was set up a little different in that this is a theatre with a stage and an orchestra pit where the ring sat butted up against the stage for easy access for the fighters, ring card girls, referees and announcers. Read More... Check out the photos of  Reno Xtreme Fights III here

Legend Clothing Company attach their Name to The MMA-KO Hall Of Fame For Future MMA-KO Hall Of Famer Cal Worsham

On May 1, 2010 Gladiator Challenge present "Champions" live from Redhawk Casino in Placerville, California. On this historic night MMA-KO will be inducting the legendary Cal "The Silverback" Worsham in to the MMA-KO Hall Of Fame. Eric Karwowski the owner of Legend Clothing Company contacted MMA-KO to let us know they wanted to attach the Legend Clothing Company name Read More...

UFC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC FIGHT NIGHT: FLORIAN VS GOMI

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Home to two of the first five Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) events, Charlotte, North Carolina will once again host the premier organization in mixed martial arts on Wednesday, March 31st Read More...

Champion's choices: Local star Jake Shields may leave StrikeForce; Gegard Mousasi likely staying By Phil Lanides

StrikeForce has built up a solid roster of young fighters that will help them stay vibrant into the future. But, as it is in business, contracts come to an end. Some fighters re-sign, and some fighters move on. Read More...

MMA-KO Gets an Exclusive Interview with Patrick Prescott

MMA-KO caught up to Patrick Prescott for Primal Tribe this week for an interview on his upcoming fight with the KOTC on March 26th at the Silver Legacy in Reno,NV. Patrick will be making his pro debut against Mike Ortega. Check out his interview to see what is running through this young fighters mind. Read More...

Interview with Antonio McKee part one: Becoming a finisher  By Matt Clarmont

Antonio McKee (25-3-2) has flown under the “big time” radar for a long, long time. On Friday, March 19th, 2010, he will finally get a crack at national exposure in the United States as he takes to the cage in the main event of Shane Corbin Productions’ College Cage Series: Read More... 

Wreck MMA: April 16th Update

Wreck MMA: Update and Help Legalize MMA in Ontario
With less than a month to go, Wreck MMA: Unite for Brian's Fight is poised to be once again the most action packed event in the Gatineau/Ottawa region. After a succesfull inaugural event that was praised by all fans and media in attendance, Read More...

BITTER RIVALS AND FORMER CHAMPIONS CLASH

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Finally, these two former Ultimate Fighting Championship® light heavyweight champions get a chance to let their fists do the talking. After multiple back-and-forth verbal exchanges on the 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter®, former UFC® light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Suga” Rashad Evans Read More...

THIS SATURDAY, THERE WILL BE A "DIRECT HIT" IN ELKO, NV

GC is proud to present "DIRECT HIT" this Saturday, March 20th, which "DIRECT HIT" is designed to showcase amateur fighters looking to garner experience, and will feature a fight for the Gladiator Challenge Amateur Light Heavyweight belt,will take place at Elko Indian Colony Gym in Elko, Nevada. The night promises to be action-packed, as hungry, young fighters will lay it all on the line for the entertainment of the fans. Read More...

UFC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC 111

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Two world titles will be on the line for the first time in 2010 when the Ultimate Fighting Championship® returns to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for the sold-out UFC 111: ST-PIERRE vs HARDY, Saturday, March 27th Read More...

MMA-KO Gets an Exclusive Interview with Quinn Mulhern

On March 26th at the Silver Legacy in Reno Nevada, King of the Cage/HDNet Quinn Mulhern will be taking on Koffi Adzitso. Check out this one on one interview with Quinn Mulhern about this up and coming fight. Read More...

MMA-KO hall of famer Jaime "El Cucui" Jara Exclusive Interview about his main event fight on March 26th King of the Cage/HDNet

On March 26th at the Silver Legacy in Reno Nevada, King of the Cage/HDNet Main Event will feature 5 time Champion Jaime "El Cucui" Jara VS Tim "Biz" Means. Means has 8 Wins 2 Losses and fights out of Fit NHB Team. This is going to be an awesome event with MMA-KO Hall Of Famer Jaime Jara who is making his long awaited return to the King Of The Cage. Jaime "El Cucui" Jara is on his path to become a six time champion. Check Out this exclusive interview with the MMA-KO hall of famer Jaime "El Cucui" Jara  about this up and coming fight here

MMA-KO Interviews Eric The Owner Of Legend Clothing Company

MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion the Stallion and the very gorgeous Miss CJ Sparxx interview Eric Karwowski the owner of Legend Clothing Company. Check out this awesome interview as Eric tells how Legend Clothing got started and now how it can be found in all the UFC Gyms here

MMA-KO interviews Mike Ortega from Ultimate Fitness

Mike Ortega talks about strategy in an interview at Ultimate Fitness in
Sacramento. Mike is fighting Patrick Prescott at the KOTC-Legacy in Reno on the 26th. Mike is 1-0 and he is looking to ruin Prescott's debut. MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion got an EXCLUSIVE with Ortega here

MMA-KO meets up with Juan Acevedo with Ultimate Fitness

MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion meets up with Juan Acevedo at Ultimate Fitness in Sacramento. Juan (1-2) faces off with Aaron Buck (0-1) at the KOTC-Legacy in Reno on the 26th. Juan plans on staying true to his skill set, see what Juan had to say about his opponent here

MMA-KO caught up with Jack "The Motor" Montgomery

MMA-KO caught up with Jack "The Motor" Montgomery in Nevada for an EXCLUSIVE interview. Jack is facing Dusting Akbari at the Silver Legacy in Reno,NV on March 26th, 2010 for the King Of The Cage Legacy card. This fight has experience vs. youth, stand-up vs. ground let us see what is The Motor's plan here

MMA-KO interviews Team Alphamale's Dustin "The Persian Prince" Akbari

MMA-KO visits Ultimate Fitness and MMA-KO's very own Jeff "the Stallion" Gallion interviews Team Alpha Male's Dustin "The Persian Prince" Akbari. Dustin is in the cage with Jack "the Motor" Montgomery in what is sure to be an exciting contest. Check out Dustin's thoughts on this one here

Dave "The Badman" Huckaba wants his Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight title Back!!!!

WIll the Badman Dave Huckaba return to Gladiator Challenge to regain the belt that he never lost? Listen to the words from his mouth as MMA-KO's Jeff "The Stallion" Gallion interviews Big HUCK in this family affair. Check out this Exclusive must see Interview with Dave "The Badman" Huckaba here

 

TJ Dillashaw make his pro debut on The KOTC LEGACY

TJ Dillashaw will make his pro debut on The KOTC LEGACY card on March 26th at the Silver Legacy in Reno, NV. TJ is a well rounded fighter who is aggresive and can back it up. Dillashaw will be facing Czar Sklavos, who is also making his pro debut at this event. It should be exciting. To see what TJ has to say about this fight: Here

King of the Cage returns to HDnet in April; Rosholt to debut and Bobby Green to defend title By Matt Clarmont

Hdnet will air “Mark Burnett Presents King of the Cage Bad Boys Too” on Friday, April 16th from the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan as part of a partnership between the two companies to air one of the promotion’s many events on the network each month. Read More...

"TFC 10: HIGH OCTANE"

Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The Fight Club (TFC), one of the top fight promotions in Canada, is proud to bring MMA fans "HIGH OCTANE" on Friday, March 19th, live from the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  The event will feature several top MMA superstars, including TFC Read More...

MMA-KO Get's an Exclusive Interview with KOTC fighter Jon "The Man Of Faith"  Murphy

MMA-KO corresponded with KOTC fighter Jon "The Man Of Faith" Murphy and got some insight on what is driving this fighter to greatness. On March 26th, 2010 Mark Burnett presents KOTC Legacy at the Silver Legacy in Reno, NV. Read More...

MMA-KO Get's an Exclusive Interview with Darrill "The Mighty Monarch" Schoonover

Darrill "The Mighty Monarch" Schoonover accumulated a 10-0 record before losing his last fight. Now he looks to rebound against a very tough Nick Gaston. Darrill fights with Forge Fight Team out of Copperas Cove, Texas and sounds like he is ready to rumble. Read More...

Cung Le update: local MMA star will be back soon By Phil Lanides

Cung Le has managed to escape the public MMA eye for the most part since his tough loss to Scott Smith at December 19th’s StrikeForce event, “Evolution.” Now, the gears of the Cung Le promotional machine are starting to get moving again. Read More...

MMA-KO Brings A Real Knockout To It's MMA-KO Staff Miss CJ Sparxx Photography by M Munoz

On March 12th 2010 at the Sacramento Radisson Pound 4 Pound CK Promotion event MMA-KO made a huge announcement that the very sexy and gorgeous Miss CJ Sparxx has joined it's MMA-KO Staff. CJ Sparxx is a professional model and now she has joined MMA-KO as a Co. Host with MMA-KO's Jeff Gallion The Stallion doing interviews with MMA fighters on all levels of the sport. The Beautiful Miss Sparxx is no stranger to MMA, who has been a ring card girl with PureCombat. MMA-KO's Oscar" Big O" Ramos walked in this MMA-KO knockout into the show as are surprised guest. CJ Sparxx also won the Pound 4 Pound hot babe contest. Check out this must see interview with CJ Sparxx at MMA-KO's official youtube channel here  See Photos Here...

Jaime "El Cucui" Jara MMA-KO Hall of Famer!!!

Photography by M Munoz

On March 12th 2010 at the Sacramento Radisson Pound 4 Pound and Coaching Kids MMA event was an historic one. Jaime "El Cucui" Jara is officially now the first inductee in to the MMA-KO Hall Of Fame. It was an amazing night with long time friend and training partner James Fanshier being the one to induct Jaime Jara in to the MMA-KO Hall Of Fame. We here at MMA-KO would like to thank everyone who showed up for this awesome event. Video's and more pic's of the this event are coming very soon. See more... Here is the fight result here  

HDnet adds new MMA interview show to Friday nights March 26, KOTC Legacy televised card finalized                  By Matt Clarmont

On March 26th, HDnet will premier a new addition to their lineup when “Fighting Words With Mike Straka” takes to the air at 8:30pm ET, leading into Inside MMA. Hosted by the show’s namesake, Straka will spend the 30 minute timeslot interviewing fighters and other MMA-affiliated personalities, beginning with Dana White on the debut. He also hosted “Fox Fight Game,” an online MMA show in a similar format. Read More...

Vindication taking form

The fight lineup for MFC 25: Vindication is proving to be one of the most talent-laden rosters in the organization’s history. With the official main event still to be announced, the MFC has already lined up five action-packed fights to highlight the card which will air live on HDNet Fights Read More...
 

Josh Barnett to take on Mighty Mo at DREAM.13, Mo pulled from College Cage Series bout By Matt Clarmont

Josh Barnett (will be in action after a year on the sidelines after what has come to be known as “The Affliction Debacle” put his North American star screaming back to Japan. The country where he initially rose to popularity will be the home of his next fight Read More...

UFC coming to a theater near you             By Phil Lanides

The UFC has announced that it has reached an agreement with NCM Fathom that will bring their live events to local movie theaters nationwide. The first event to be shown will be UFC 111 on March 27th, and it will be shown in high-definition. Read More...

StrikeForce veteran Nick "The Goat" Thompson to fight May 15th on PPV  By Phil Lanides

Longtime MMA veteran Nick “The Goat” Thompson (38-12-1), who has fought locally for StrikeForce, is set to face Brazilian Muay Thai expert Eduardo Pamplona (12-2) at “Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas.” The event is set for May 15th at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Read More...

THE LEWIS ARMY: A STORM FROM THE NORTH

Jeff Chan, MFC Staff

Are Dwayne Lewis and Company Taking Over the MFC?

Anyone who's driven the 435 kms from Fort McMurray, Alberta to Edmonton

understands that it isn't the kind of thing you do just for a fun night out.
So Read More...

MMA-KO gets an Exclusive Interview with Elite Combat's Ben Corsaro

On Friday March 26th at the Sliver Legacy Casino, on this night Elite Combat's Ben Corsaro will be taking on Carnage MMA's DJ Roberson in a middleweight show down. MMA-KO met up with Ben Corsaro in a exclusive interview at Elite Combat in Lodi Ca. Corsaro is an explosive striker with an awesome ground game. Ben talks about this up and coming fight with DJ Roberson and about being part of this huge King Of The Cage event in Reno. Check out this must see interview at MMA-KO's official youtube channel here  Check out Ben Corsaro training photo shoot here

Tony "Kryptonite" Lopez and KOTC's event "Legacy" By MMA-KO Writer Art Rodriguez

On Friday March 26 at the Silver Legacy Casino, King of the Cage will be throwing what promises to be a very exciting Mixed Martial Arts event. Featuring Two championship fights, also five-time former champion Jamie Jara taking on Tim Means in a middleweight bout. Read More...

MMA-KO's Get an Exclusive Interview with Tony Johnson who will be taking on Tony "Kryptonite" Lopez for the KOTC Championship By MMA-KO Eric Morrison

Tony Johnson is about to partake in five rounds of Heavyweight action against long time belt holder Tony Lopez. Tony Lopez holds both the Heavyweight and light-heavyweight belts with King of The Cage and Johnson wants to lighten Lopez's load. This is certain to be the fight of Johnson's career. Read More...

POUND 4 POUND's "A HOT BABE CONTEST"

If you think your one hot Babe! Come down to the Sacramento Radisson for a night of exciting Amateur Mixed Martial Arts, and a chance to compete in POUND 4 POUND's "A HOT BABE CONTEST" our Hot babe will win a Cruise to the Mexican Rivera for two, plus become MMA-KO Babe of the Month also check out the official fight card Read More...

 

College Cage Series  March 19th event has Mighty Mo, Antonio McKee     By Matt Clarmont

Shane Corbin Promotions will present their first high profile mixed martial arts event on March 19th featuring a headliner with The Bodyshop gym owner and current MFC lightweight champion Antonio McKee (22-3-2). He'll take on Rodrigo Ruiz, a top Brazilian prospect with a record of 12-1. Read More...

"DOMINATION" BRINGS HOT FIGHT ACTION TO THE FANS AT RED HAWK

At this past Saturday's "Domination" event, put on by Tedd Williams' Gladiator Challenge, the fans got to see what the GC brand of fight
action is all about. There were TKO's galore as fighters did their best to dominate, but there were also some slick submissions thrown in for
good measure. Read More...

MMA FOR CHARITY TO HOLD HAITI BENEFIT EVENT
 

Richmond, VA (USA): On January 12th, 2010, a vicious earthquake struck the country of Haiti. As of this writing, an estimated 3,000,000 people have been affected by magnitude 7.0 quake. The Haitian Government has reported that between 217,000 and 230,000 people have died, Read More...

MMA-KO Hall of Famer Jaime "El Cucui" Jara By MMA-KO Writers Art Rodriguez/Leif Carlson

It was May 9th in Stockton California, and Mixed Martial Arts history had just been made. By defeating Steve Heath via Technical Knockout in the third, Jamie Jara won the PureCombat Middleweight title making him a five time champion. Jaime Jara also became the first fighter to win a championship in four separate weight divisions. Read More...Check out the official KOTC Legacy fight card here

SHINE FIGHTS ANNOUNCES BOUT BETWEEN NICK THOMPSON AND EDUARDO PAMPLONA

Miami, FL (USA): Shine Fights is excited to announce the official signing of a bout between former Bodog Welterweight Champion Nick "The Goat" Thompson (38-12-1) and Brazilian veteran Eduardo Pamplona (12-2). Read More...

UFC SIGNS DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH ASIA’S ASN HD SPORTS CHANNEL

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC® today announced it has reached a long-term agreement with ASN, the first 24-hour HD sports channel in Asia to distribute UFC programs in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Macau, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. Read More...

Unbreakable's David Barnett back in action for King of the Cage Uppercut on March 13th  By Matt Clarmont

Brian Warren has been a busy man thus far in March, cornering one of his Unbreakable Gym prospects on the Smackdown at the Shrine card on March 4th, then announcing his own involvement with an April contest under the same promotional banner (he'll fight Roman Mitichyan on the 29th). Read More...

NORTH AMERICAN FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP            By Phil Lanides
UFC veterans Jason Dent, Nick Agallar, and Sherman Pendergarst, plus former WEC title challenger Joe Pearson to compete Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA): Formerly known as Gladiators Cage Fighting, MMA
fight promotion North American Fighting Championship will make its debut on Saturday, April 3rd with "Stand Your Ground" at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, WI. Read More...
Toby Imada returns to Bellator Fighting Championships

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Toby Imada, whose jaw-dropping “Submission of the Year” helped put Bellator Fighting Championships on the map during its debut season, will return to the promotion for its upcoming Season 2 lightweight tournament. Read More...

MMA-KO Sponsor's a Local Pro Wrestling Show In Stockton CA

On Saturday May 29th at the Impact Teen Center 725 N. El Dorado St, Stockton CA MMA-KO Sponsor's a Local Pro Wrestling event.On this night it will be featuring former WWE Superstar Al Snow and TNA Knockout ODB. See seven exciting matches. Don't not miss this awesome night of Pro Wrestling. For More info on how you can get tictets go to http://www.buyfrommilos.com/

Kimbo Slice will return, but not against James Toney  By Phil Lanides

In MMA, the rumor mill is as much an institution in the sport as trainers and cages. And when it comes to Kimbo Slice, those rumors seem to fly a little more furious than for most. Read More...

Tarec Saffiedine among top earners at Strikeforce Challengers 6 By Matt Clarmont

Team Quest prospect Tarec Saffiedine earned the 4th largest sum for the night, cashing out at $8,000 while local prospect Luke Rockhold earned himself $9,000. The two men got win bonuses of $4,000 and $4,500 respectively and can likely expect much larger paydays in the not too distant future. Read More...

The Legendary Cal "The Silverback" Worsham Will Be Inducted In to the MMA-KO Hall Of Fame
 

(PRESS RELEASE) --On May 1, 2010 Gladiator Challenge present "Champions" live from Redhawk Casino in Placerville, California. On this historic night MMA-KO will be inducting the legendary Cal "The Silverback" Worsham in to the MMA-KO hall of fame. Cal Worsham is a MMA Legend and a former Heavyweight Champion who has helped define combat sports today. Read More...

Purchase tickets in advance and get two free weeks of gym membership at...

Power Balance and Pound for Pound presents a night of mixed martial arts MMA cage fighting March 12th at 6pm at the Radisson hotel off the 160 fwy. This is going to be the biggest MMA event to hit Sacramento so buy your tickets in advance at these participating gyms: : Carnage, Marinobles , Huckaba’s Next Generation, Muscle Systems, Coaching Kids MMA Club gym Read More...

 

Jeff "The Stallion" Gallion interviews Dave "the BADMAN" Huckaba

MMA-KO’s very own Jeff “The Stallion” Gallion interviews Dave “the BADMAN” Huckaba at the Coaching Kids MMA Pankration event . Big Dave talks about his future in MMA. Check out this interview on MMA-KO's official youtube channel here  

WEC 47: Pulver gets pulverized, Benavidez bounces back, Cruz is crowned By Phil Lanides

WEC 47 took place last night in Columbus, Ohio, and what promised to be an exciting card full of quality fights certainly delivered. Some of the biggest names in the promotion took part in 47, including former UFC fighters Leonard Garcia and George Roop, Bart Palaszewski, Javier Vasquez, future Hall of Famer Jens Pulver, Read More...

WAR OF THE HEROES 5 RESULTS

On Mar 06, 2010 Fairtex & USMF, the War Of Heroes 5 event was jammed packed at Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Many big names like Cung Le, Scott Smith and even Dave Huckaba was in the Convention Center supporting there fighters competing at the event. The main event was Tim McKenzie vs Mike Arellano. The fans were going crazy and they exploded when McKenzie entered the ring. It only took 42 Sec. of the very first round for Tim McKenzie to put away Mike Arellano by an armbar. Here is the full fight result here

Carnage MMA Take Over At Gladiator Challenge's Domination

On March 6th at the Gladiator Challenge's Domination event it was an awesome night. The night was truly a big night for Carnage MMA. We already know how bad ass this school is already with names like Jaime Jara, James Franshier, Drew Montgomery and Mike Rumsey .On this night Carnage MMA Fight Team went 5 and 0. Only one fight went out of the first round. Mike Bingaman 3-0 head and arm choke, Troy Kusanovich 1-0, TKO round 1, Ryan Burton 2-0 TKO round 3, Mike Gonzalez 2-1 TKO round 1 and became the new 205 Native American Champion. That was a great night of fights for Carnage. Also Hitboy won in the first round by north and south choke, undefeated Cesar Gracie's Josh Thornburg won by split decision over Team Stockton's Manny Rocha and Hunter Worsham, the son of MMA legend and future MMA-KO Hall Of Famer Cal Worsham took home another championship belt.

WEC 47 Results By Nate Lawson 

his evening’s event features a bantamweight championship fight between the 135-pound champion Brian Bowles and Dominick Cruz, along with the return of mixed martial arts legends Miguel Torres and Jens Pulver, Read More...

UFC signs undefeated heavyweight prospect Travis Browne By Matt Clarmont


UFC has discovered what many southern Californians already knew: Travis Browne (9-0) is a talented mixed martial artist and the world's top fight promotion has signed him in kind. The signing comes as no surprise to those who have watched him tear through the highly competitive local scene for the last year Read More...
WEC 47 Weigh-In Results

World Extreme Cagefighting has rolled into Columbus, Ohio this week for WEC 47, set to air live on Versus from the Nationwide Arena on Sat. night March 6th. The card is headlined by a championship bout between bantamweight belt-holder Brian Bowles and top contender Dominick Cruz. Read More...

StrikeForce vs. UFC: the battle for your MMA buck By Phil Lanides

Counterprogramming rival promotions has become standard fare for Dana White and the UFC. So hearing the news that the UFC is planning an event for the same night as the recently announced April 17th StrikeForce on CBS show, taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, is not big news. Read More...

Team Quest's Krzysztof Soszynski and Stephan Bonnar may get rematch in July