STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Daniel Acacio may be a poster boy for a laid back attitude, but when he came across the ring with a flying knee and transitioned to an immediate takedown, Bobby Rehman probably knew he was the one in danger ... Read More
As 2009 hits the home stretch, the stars come out. The world’s best fighters, even those who have remained relatively quiet, remember awards, titles, fame and fortune are up for grabs at the end of the year. ... Read More
Neither bout was much of a secret, but World Victory Road added two matchups to Sengoku “Eleventh Battle” on Nov. 7 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo ... Read More
UFC veteran Victor Valimaki subdued Lew Polley by unanimous decision to capture The Fight Club light heavyweight championship at TFC 8 “Salvation” ... Read More
Unlike its main competitor in the Japanese market, Dream -- whose latest effort appeared a bit rushed -- Sengoku has taken the whole summer to work on its ninth installment ... Read More
(PRESS RELEASE) -- USA West became the first team from the 2009 "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" (www.M-1Global.com) season to clinch a semifinal final playoff berth on Saturday night. ... Read More
Unbeaten lightweight prospect Dave Jansen submitted Amirkhan Mazikhov with a first-round guillotine choke, as Team USA West cruised to a 5-0 victory against Team Russia Imperial at M-1 Challenge 17 on Saturday at Olympic Hall in Seoul, South Korea.
Jansen (12-0) needed only 22 ticks to lock in his fight-ending guillotine choke against Mazikhov. The Sportfight veteran and Team Quest product has finished three of his last five opponents. Jansen has won all three of his bouts on the M-1 Challenge circuit. ... Read More
(PRESS RELEASE) -- At the start of the 2009 "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" season, USA West's playoff fortunes were hardly a lock due to being placed in a loaded Group B that includes South Korea, Brazil, and the defending '08 M-1 Challenge Champions, Fedor Emelianenko's Team Imperial. ... Read More
(PRESS RELEASE) -- With a slim one win lead over Finland, USA East is hardly guaranteed an M-1 Challenge (www.M-1Global.com) post-season berth with the tightly-contested Group C title is still up for grabs ... Read More