(PRESS RELEASE) -- USA Grappling is pleased to announce the 2009 U.S. Grappling World Team, which will compete in the FILA World Grappling Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Dec. 12-13. ... Read More
(PRESS RELEASE) -- FightZone TV enters their fourth year of broadcasting the best of MMA events from around the country and UK with the premier of AFL1: "Unconquered Begins, Rumble At The Rock" ... Read More
(PRESS RELEASE) -- – With the return of UFC® superstar Tito Ortiz engaged in a rematch with former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin and two of the welterweight class’ most exciting knockout artists, Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson ... Read More
“It’s time to kill the master” is not the most sporting of declarations, but with six straight wins -- and only one decision -- in the UFC since 2007, Kenny Florian has sweat and bled enough to earn a little hyperbole.
More than a few observers see Florian as the ultimate example of a non-gifted athlete who clawed his way into success and respect. (And they’re right: there’s no video footage of Florian jumping out of a pool, which means he’s practically useless physically.) Lightweight titleholder B.J. Penn has seen more, done more, and is more. Right?
If you don’t get answers to these questions by 1 a.m. on Monday morning, call and ask for a refund from your cable company. I’m sure they’ll understand.
Anderson Silva can deal with Forrest Griffin’s striking. But can he deal with his size?
Stranger things and all that, but it is unlikely the muscular striking style of Forrest Griffin will prove to be much of an issue for Anderson Silva, who practices muay Thai like it’s his religion. If this becomes a kickboxing match, Griffin will find himself having lots of time to learn what brand and wattage of bulb the house lights use.
But if he can bully Silva into the fence and force the middleweight champion into wasting energy in scrambles, carrying Griffin’s weight, he may find himself on the proper end of a decision ... Read More
He draws strength, hope and motivation from his roots, from the father who worked 20-hour days to provide a better life, from a mother who spoke not a word of English when she first set foot on American soil ... Read More
Javier Vazquez will square off against IFL veteran L.C. Davis in a featherweight bout on Aug. 9 at WEC 42 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
The bout had originally been scheduled to take place at Affliction “Trilogy” on Aug. 1 in Anaheim, Calif. However, Affliction cancelled the event on July 24.
Vazquez, a former King of the Cage and Gladiator Challenge champion, said the bout will kick off a five-fight contract he agreed to with the promotion on Thursday. ... Read More
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