>>>Mixed Martial Arts News
07/22/08
Kimbo, Gina Carano To Sign Autographs This Saturday, July 26, At Stockton Arena
Mixed martial arts fans attending this Saturday’s terrific EliteXC fight card in Stockton, Calif., will have the opportunity to meet Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano when they participate in a pre-fight autograph signing just prior to the opening bell.
The undefeated EliteXC fighters, perhaps the two most popular and recognizable athletes in mixed martial arts, will sign autographs inside The Stockton Arena beginning when the doors open at 2:30 p.m. PT. They will sign until the first fight starts at 3:15.
Tickets for the most significant sporting event in the recent history of Stockton start at $35 and can be purchased at the Stockton Arena Box Office (Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Saturday (noon-4 p.m.), by phone at (209) 373-1700 and (866) 373-7088 (toll free) or online at www.stocktontickets.com.
Three of Northern California's most talented and crowd-pleasing fighters will appear in Saturday's top fights.
Hard-hitting Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith (15-4, 1 NC) of Sacramento by way of Elk Grove, Calif., will challenge defending champion "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler (15-4, 1 NC) of Granite City, Ill., for the EliteXC middleweight title; San Francisco’s Jake Shields (20-4-1) faces Nick “The Goat’’ Thompson (36-9-1) of Minneapolis for the vacant EliteXC welterweight belt and local favorite and world class lightweight contender, Nick Diaz (17-7) of Stockton meets Thomas “Wildman’’ Denny (26-16) of Victorville. Calif.
The spectacular event is presented by Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc.'s live fight division, EliteXC.
02:18:19 am 07/20/08
Fedor Rules MMA World
Emelianenko beats Sylvia in 31-seconds headlining “Affliction Banned”
ANAHEIM, California (July 19, 2008) – History was made tonight when Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko captured the inaugural WAMMA heavyweight title headlining “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, before an enthusiastic, capacity crowd of 13,989, including many Hollywood and sports celebrities at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
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01:35:28 pm 07/19/08
Affliction Banned: Bringing MMA To the Next Level
By: Tim Crowley
The Affliction Banned show coming up this Saturday night is aiming to be the biggest MMA card in the sport’s short history — and it just might do it. The 11-fight card is stacked with some of the most established and credentialed fighters in the sport. The diversity of the athletes is bringing international attention, over 250 media passes have been given out, and the event is being put on by the collaborative efforts of big organizations like Affliction clothing and M-1 Global (a European MMA organization). Donald Trump has even partnered with Affliction and is helping promote the event.
02:50:29 am 07/11/08
CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES JAKE SHIELDS, NICK THOMPSON, THOMAS DENNY, DOUGLAS DELUCA, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, PROELITE, INC., JEREMY LAPPEN,ELITEXC HEAD OF FIGHT OPERATIONS
Thursday, July 10, 2008
In an eagerly awaited rematch, “Ruthless" Robbie Lawler of Granite City, Ill., by way of St. Louis, will defend the EliteXC middleweight title against Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith of Sacramento in the main event on the second primetime broadcast of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS on Saturday, July 26, (9 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT).
In a second world title fight, Jake Shields of San Francisco and Nick “The Goat” Thompson of Minneapolis will collide for the vacant EliteXC 170-pound belt.
01:34:39 am 07/07/08
UFC 86: JACKSON vs. GRIFFIN - RESULTS, COMMENTARY, & PLAY-BY-PLAY
By: Jack Bratcher
Tyson Griffin vs. Marcus Aurelio - Lightweight
Round 1: Feeling out. Griffin’s ankles are taped heavily. Crowd already restless. Exchanging punches. Tyson throws Marcus down and goes in for some ground and pound while standing. Big shots by Griffin. Marcus looking for a triangle. Griffin in full gaurd of Marcus. Aurelio looking for an armbar. Griffin still posturing up, standing and throwing down punches….he backs up and lets Marcus up. Big overhand right by Griffin that misses but would have ended the fight. Leg kick by Tyson. Tyson with a great body shot then an uppercut. Big leg kick by Griffin. Another one. Marcus shoots in but gets stuffed. Good round for Griffin.
04:19:25 am 07/03/08
Retired Referee and MMA Legend "Big" John McCarthy Joins Team Affliction as Color Commentator
"Affliction Banned" PPV July 19 in Anaheim
SIGNAL HILL, California (July 3, 2008) – Former MMA referee "Big" John McCarthy may have retired from working in the UFC® Octagon but he will be a color commentator for the July 19th "Affliction Banned" pay-per-view event, featuring the WAMMA heavyweight championship fight between the most lethal MMA heavyweight of all-time, Russian M1 superstar legend Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko (27-1), and former UFC heavyweight champion Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia (24-4), live from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
03:34:07 pm 07/01/08
Affliction Banned Hits New York's Times Square
SIGNAL HILL, California (July 1, 2008) – "Affliction Banned", the greatest MMA event ever staged, hit New York City's Times Square last week, as the faces of ten of the sports biggest stars, including Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko (27-1) and his opponent Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia (24-4), filled a billboard along Broadway. All will appear on the July 19th event at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, and distributed live on Pay-Per-View.
02:35:21 pm ANDREI “The Pitbull” ARLOVSKI vs. “Big” BEN ROTHWELL
The Tale of The Pitbull and The Giant
SIGNAL HILL, California (June 30, 2008) – There are a number of reasons not to miss the mega mixed martial arts extravaganza, “Affliction Banned,” this July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim, California — not least of which is the unbelievable main event — a dream match-up between heavyweight champs Fedor Emelianenko and Tim Sylvia. But the list of transcendent fight talent doesn’t end there. In one of the biggest cards in the history of the sport, the inaugural fight event of Affliction Entertainment will feature an unprecedented line-up of the best MMA combatants competing against each other, including a brutal, full contact bout between the two heavyweight powerhouses, Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski and “Big” Ben Rothwell.
02:31:31 am 06/27/08
Russia’s Last Emperor vs. The American Maine-iac
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia in “Affliction Banned”
SIGNAL HILL, California (June 26, 2008) – The Cold War might be over, but old rivalries die hard. On July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, two of the world’s greatest MMA super powers will collide when Russia’s Fedor Emelianenko faces off with America’s Tim Sylvia for the WAMMA heavyweight championship.
02:07:50 am 06/22/08
“Affliction Banned” Live on Pay-Per-View 6PM/PT Saturday, July 19, 2008 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
In Association with Roy Englebrecht Events
MAIN EVENT – HEAVYWEIGHTS – PPV
FEDOR “The Last Emperor” EMELIANENKO VS. TIM “Maine-iac” SYLVIA
Former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion Former 2-Time UFC Heavyweight Champion
Red Devil Sports Club Miletich Martial Arts
Stary Oskol, Russia Bettendorf, Iowa
27-1 (6 KOs, 14 Submissions) 24-4 (16 KOs, 2 Submissions)
05:01:17 am 06/18/08
Lindland Lays Down The Law In And Out Of The Ring
Oregon Politician & World-Class MMA fighter
SIGNAL HILL, California (June 17, 2008) – 2000 U.S. Olympic Silver Medal Wrestler, Matt “The Law” Lindland would bring the same dogged determination that made him one of the world’s top professional mixed-martial-artists to a job in the Oregon House of Representatives.
12:43:25 am 06/15/08
NOONS OVERWHELMS EDWARDS TO RETAIN ELITEXC TITLE,
DIAZ SCORES THIRD-ROUND TKO OVER CORBBREY,
NINJA, PEE WEE, FEIJAO ALSO TRIUMPH
Saturday, June 14, 2008, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME
The Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii; Go Inside The Cage At SHO.Com/Sports
HONOLULU (June 14, 2008) – On a night fit for a King, not even a post-fight scuffle could ruin the moment for KJ Noons, who retained the EliteXC lightweight title with a devastating 48-second, first-round TKO over Yves Edwards Saturday at the Blaisdell Arena on SHOWTIME.
08:10:46 pm 06/13/08
ELITE XC’S “RETURN OF THE KING’’
FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & THOUGHTS
King Street Cafe, Honolulu
One night after it replays the history-making, first-ever primetime mixed martial arts event on network television, SHOWTIME will offer an outstanding card tomorrow, June 14 (10 p.m., ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) that will feature an EliteXC lightweight championship fight between defending champ and former Big Island resident, KJ Noons (5-1) of San Diego, Calif., and rejuvenated, world-class Yves Edwards (34-13-1) of Coconut Creek, Fla.
08:11:12 pm 06/10/08
INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE DECIDES AGAINST AUGUST 15 EVENT IN NEW JERSEY
Organization Working On Financial Situation
NEW YORK, June 10, 2008: The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI ) today announced that it has canceled its scheduled August 15 event at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in light of the company's current financial condition. IFL continues to explore options for maximizing shareholder value. However, if the IFL is unable to successfully leverage any of those options, the company may seek protection from its creditors through a court proceeding.
10:34:43 pm 06/09/08
KJ NOONS DEFENDS ELITEXC TITLE AGAINST YVES EDWARDS, NICK DIAZ THROWS DOWN WITH MUHSIN CORBBREY THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 14, AT BLAISDELL ARENA ON SHOWTIME
EliteXC’s Top Lightweights Showcased on Sensational Show in Honolulu That Also Will Include “Ninja’’ Rua, Tony Bonello, “Pee Wee’’ Herman, Ron Waterman, Rafael Feijao & Wayne Cole At 10 p.m. ET/PT
LOS ANGELES (June 9, 2008) – One night after it replays the history-making, first-ever primetime mixed martial arts event on network television, SHOWTIME will offer an outstanding card on Saturday, June 14, that will feature EliteXC lightweight champion and former Big Island resident, KJ Noons (6-2) of San Diego, Calif., against rejuvenated Yves Edwards (33-13-1) of Coconut Creek, Fla.
11:36:32 pm 06/08/08
New Partnership: Trump in Affliction's Corner
Arlovski added to “Affliction Banned” MMA Show
July 19 PPV show in Anaheim
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (June 5, 2008) – Affliction, the premier fashion label for men who love hard rock and 
fast living, pulled out its Trump card today when the company officially announced its partnership with Donald J. Trump at a press conference held in Trump Tower. Trump addressed the press and outlined his involvement with Affliction and their entry into the world of professional mixed-martial-arts (MMA) with its first event named, “Affliction Banned,” scheduled for July 19, 2008 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California in association with Roy Englebrecht Events.
“We are very excited to be partnering with the most recognized and accomplished business mogul in the world,” Affliction vice president Tom Atencio said. “Trump is a true visionary who shares our belief in the future of MMA.”
02:27:35 pm 05/30/08
OOPS, I DID IT AGAIN!!!
Bombshell Bomber Fails to Make Weight Again!!!
By: Michael Gawler
Gina Carano is not only one of the hottest women around; she is one of the most deadly as well. She has traveled to Thailand to compete in Muay Thai competition, which is not an easy thing to do. Gina recently starred in the remake of the popular series American Gladiators. One would think with credentials like this the task of making weight for a professional fight would be no problem.
However, she failed to make weight for the second time in as many fights showing up at 144.5 pounds in a fight where the limit was 141 pounds.
10:18:34 pm INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, SPORTSGIST FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA CAPABILITIES
Leader in sports social media and one of the world’s leaders in Mixed Martial Arts join forces to enhance IFL.tv
NEW YORK, May 29, 2008: The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI ) and SportsGist.com, a leading sports social media site, today announced a strategic relationship whereby IFL will add SportsGist social media functionality to its Website (www.ifl.tv) and enable athletes, coaches and fans to build a robust community around their passion for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
06:40:32 pm 05/29/08
May 31 Elite XC: CBS Deput...Live From The Brick City!
Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson
Also featuring Gina Carano
and Robbie Lawler Prudential Ctr,
Newark, NJ CBS
03:44:23 pm INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, SPORTSGIST FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA CAPABILITIES
Leader in sports social media and one of the world’s leaders in Mixed Martial Arts join forces to enhance IFL.tv
NEW YORK, May 29, 2008: The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI ) and SportsGist.com, a leading sports social media site, today announced a strategic relationship whereby IFL will add SportsGist social media functionality to its Website (www.ifl.tv) and enable athletes, coaches and fans to build a robust community around their passion for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
01:02:37 pm 05/24/08
FROM KING OF THE CAGE, TO THE SCORPION KING…
There is only one...Randy Couture
Mike Gawler, Danny Serratelli, Randy Couture & John McKennaBy: Michael Gawler
Randy Couture will be starring in this summer’s straight to DVD sequel to the 2002 smash hit “The Scorpion King”. This will be the first leading role for the estranged UFC Heavyweight champion, who recently co-starred in “Red Belt”. “The Scorpion King: Rise of Akkadian” will not feature Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as he reportedly turned down the chance to take part in the project. Michael Copon (Bring it On: In It to Win It; One Tree Hill) will play a young Mathayus and Randy will play the lead villain Sargon in this a prequel to a prequel.
01:25:40 am FAREWELL TO AN ELITE BAD BOY!!!
Tito Ortiz will try to get the last laugh on Dana White
By: Michael Gawler
Tito Ortiz will battle in what will most likely be his final fight for the UFC this Saturday night. Ortiz and UFC President Dana White have exhausted each other long enough in the form of not only public criticism but even a teased boxing match on PPV. That fight never occurred by the way. Tito’s very public battle with White will come to a head as Ortiz fights Lyoto Machida at UFC 84: Ill Will. White claims win or lose “I am out of the Tito Ortiz business”.
12:17:12 am 05/23/08
“Affliction Banned” takes Big Apple by storm and pulls our their Trump card!
NEW YORK (May 22, 2008) – A large, enthusiastic crowd welcomed some of the world’s top mixed-martial-arts fighters to New York City at today’s “Affliction Banned” press conference in Trump Tower.
Donald Trump welcomed everyone to Trump Tower. “These are all tough guys,” he said as he looked across the head table. “We’re all tough, right? I asked one of these guys how long I’d last and looked at me like I was kidding. Affliction is going to do very well and I look forward to being there for it.”
02:29:40 am 05/14/08
“Affliction Banned” to make MMA history
Fedor returns to ring July 19 PPV show in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, California (May 14, 2008) – Affliction, the premier fashion label for men who love hard rock and fast living, will make history presenting its own Mixed-Martial-Arts pay-per-view event in association with M-1 and Roy Englebrecht Events, appropriately named “Affliction Banned,” featuring the much-anticipated return of Russian heavyweight superstar Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, supported by an All-World caliber undercard, July 19th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
04:23:42 pm 05/09/08
BRAD IMES TO REPLACE INJURED BRANDEN LEE HINKLE ON INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE MOHEGAN SUN CARD ON MAY 16
Imes Challenges Roy Nelson For Heavyweight Belt; Conn. Native Latina, New York’s Franchi Match Up in Lightweight Bout as Jim Miller Withdraws
NEW YORK, May 9, 2008 – Mixed martial arts veteran Brad Imes (Sacramento, Calif.) will challenge Roy Nelson (Las Vegas) for the heavyweight championship as part of the nine-bout card as the International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Friday, May 16. Imes replaces Branden Lee Hinkle (Weirton, W. Va.), who was injured in training.
11:23:29 pm 05/08/08
INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE & THROWDOWN ENERGY DRINK PUT “THE HEX” ON MIXED MARTIAL ARTS WITH NEW SIX-SIDED RING
Unique Fight Surface Developed by IFL, Throwdown Industries Will Debut August 15 in New Jersey
NEW YORK, May 8, 2008 – The International Fight League today announced it is in the process of developing a hexagon-shaped mixed martial arts ring, to be used in future IFL competitions. The new ring, created in conjunction with Throwdown Industries, the makers of Throwdown Energy Drink, will debut on Friday, August 15, at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J. The fight card for that event will be announced in June.
07:25:53 pm 05/01/08
THREE INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS FEATURED AS 2008 FOX SPORTS NET COVERAGE CONTINUES SATURDAY ON “IFL FIGHT NIGHT”
First Title Bouts Between Fabiano/Davis, Hieron/Heleno, Radach/Horwich
NEW YORK, May 1, 2008 – Three International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) individual title bouts from the IFL World Grand Prix finals will be featured in the next edition of “IFL Fight Night” on Fox Sports Net (FSN). The episode, which debuts on Saturday, May 3, at midnight local time in most markets, includes bouts on the historic night which saw a total of five IFL champions crowned.
08:48:05 pm 04/23/08
2008 FOX SPORTS NET COVERAGE OF INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE CONTINUES SATURDAY WITH MATYUSHENKO-SCHOENAUER TITLE BOUT, FOUR OTHER FIGHTS ON “IFL FIGHT NIGHT”
First-Ever IFL Individual Belt On Line; Stars Hieron, Heleno, Nelson Also Featured on FSN
NEW YORK, April 23, 2008 – The first-ever International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) individual title bout between light heavyweights stars Vladimir Matyushenko (Belarus) and Alex Schoenauer (Las Vegas) and IFL World Grand Prix semifinal contests featuring stars Jay Hieron (Las Vegas), Delson Heleno (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and Roy Nelson (Las Vegas) will be among those featured in the next edition of “IFL Fight Night” on Fox Sports Net (FSN). The episode debuts on Saturday, April 26, at midnight local time in most markets.
07:01:43 pm 04/14/08
INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE CAMP TRAINER AND AUTHOR MARTIN ROONEY TAKES MMA SKILLS TO THE NFL
Training For Warriors Breaks Into Top Ten Among Sports Titles As Renzo Gracie Aide Readies Next Generation Of Stars For The NFL Draft
New York, April 14, 2008: As the International Fight League (IFL) readies for its next event at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 16, IFL Camp Trainer Martin Rooney has his eyes set on several additional goals, including the top of the sports bestseller list and the top picks in the NFL Draft. The Fair Lawn, N.J., resident, one of the most sought-after fitness professionals in the world, has spent a good part of his non-IFL training work this winter readying many of the potential top picks for the upcoming NFL Draft (including potential top pick Chris Long and Rutgers standout Ray Rice) for selection weekend, as well as promoting his MMA-style workout book Training For Warriors, which has rocketed up the sports best seller list (it was at No. 7 this week on ESPN’s list).
06:48:35 pm 04/07/08
NEULION PACKS A PUNCH WITH THE IFL
International Fight League Partners With IPTV Service Provider NeuLion For Its End-To-End Service
Plainview, NY & New York – April 7, 2008 – IPTV service provider NeuLion and the International Fight League (IFL) announce today a new partnership to deliver The IFL Network to fans worldwide.
07:42:38 pm 
