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YARENNOKA: New Year's Eve 2007 - Results
12-31-2007

Denver, CO

From the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan

Results:
1. Michael Russow defeated Roman Zentsov by choke at 2:58 of rd 1
2. Tatsuya Kawajiri defeated Luiz Azeredo by unanimous decision
3. Makoto Takimoto defeated Murilo Bustamante by split decision
4. Mitsuhiro Ishida defeated Gilbert Melendez by unanimous decision
5. Kazuo Misaki defeated Yoshihiro Akiyama by TKO from strikes at 7:48 of rd 1

Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko defeated Choi Hong-Man by armbar at 1:54 of rd 1

NO HOLDS BARRED: IFL Grand Prix Champions, Couture, Shamrock, Mezger, Kennedy, Adkins, Khorolinsky

12-31-2007

Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/eg/2007-12-31T06_14_38-08_00

On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman reviews the Dec. 29 IFL Grand Prix Finals, which was held Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

We spoke with five of the IFL individual champions about their victorious fights and what their plans are: lightweight (155 lbs.) champion Ryan Schultz, featherweight (145 lbs.) champion Wagnney Fabiano, welterweight (170 lbs.) champion Jay Hieron, middleweight (185 lbs.) champion Matt Horwich, and light heavyweight (205 lbs.) champion Vladimir Matyushenko. We also spoke with middleweight Tim Kennedy, who was victorious on this card.

At this event, we once again spoke with "The Natural," Randy Couture, the now-former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion who recently resigned from that promotion. Randy told us which former wrestling champion has said that he would like to compete against him in a grappling match. He also updated us on what his other plans were and the latest in his dispute with the UFC promoters.

We spoke with mixed martial arts legend Ken Shamrock at this event. He discussed his plans for next year as a coach in the IFL, commented on the historical role of the original Lion’s Den in MMA, told us about his coaching a victorious MMA team in Manila, revealed whom he may fight next in MMA, and explained the need for non-exclusive contracts and a fighters' union in MMA.

We also spoke with Guy Mezger, president and matchmaker for the HDNet Fights promotion. HDNet telecast the IFL Grand Prix live in the U.S. on their television network. We discussed with Guy when and where the next HDNet Fights show is likely to take place, who might fight on it, how HDNet Fights is working with other promotions as partners, how HDNet Fights has become the primary sporting event on HDNet, and how HDNet Fights differs from the UFC.

In addition, we spoke with country music star Trace Adkins, who attended this event. And we spoke with Leo Khorolinsky, the manager of former UFC heavyweight champion and current top contender Andrei Arlovski about what is next for his fighter.

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K-1 Premium 2007 Dynamite - Results
12-31-2007

Denver, CO

From the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan.

Results:
1. K-1 bout: Hiroya defeated Kizaemon Saiga via unanimous decision
2. K-1 bout: Yudai defeated Kenji Kubo via unanimous decision
3. MMA bout: Joachim Hansen defeated Kazuyuki Miyata by rear choke at 1:33 of rd 2
4. MMA bout : Melvin Manhoef defeated Yusuke Nishijima by KO at 1:49 of rd 1
5. MMA bout: Zulu defeated Ikuhisa Minowa by TKO 2:13 of rd 3
6. MMA bout: Kiyoshi Tamura defeated Hideo Tokoro by armbar at 3:07 of rd 3
7. K-1 bout: Yudai defeated Hiroya via split decision
8. K-1 bout: Musashi defeated Bernard Acka by KO at 1:24 of rd 3
9. K-1 bout: Nicolas Pettas defeated Kim Young-Hyun by TKO at 0:41 of rd 2
10. K-1 bout: Masato defeated Choi Yong-Soo by TKO at 0:51 of rd 3
11. MMA bout: Bob Sapp defeated Bobby Ologun by TKO from strikes at 4:50 of rd 1
12. MMA bout: Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto defeated Rani Yahya by KO at 3:11 of rd 2

Main Event (MMA): Kazushi Sakuraba defeated Masakatsu Funaki by Kimura submission at 6:25 of rd 1

IFL World Grand Prix Finals - Results
12-30-2007

Denver, CO, PNW

From the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT

Preliminary Bouts
185 lbs: Marcello Salazar defeated Alex Cook by unanimous decision
170 lbs: Brett Cooper defeated Rory Markham by TKO from strikes at 1:15 of rd 2
185 lbs: Tim Kennedy defeated Elias Rivera by KO from strikes at 2:00 of rd 1

Championship Bouts:
265 lbs: Roy Nelson defeated Antoine Jaoude by TKO from strikes at 0:20 of rd 2
145 lbs: Wagnney Fabiano defeated L.C. Davis by armbar at 3:38 of rd 1
170 lbs: Jay Hieron defeatedDelson Heleno by TKO at 4:00 of rd 1
185 lbs: Matt Horwich defeated Benji Radach by TKO from strikes at 1:58 of rd 2
155 lbs: Ryan Schultz defeated Chris Horodecki by TKO from strikes at 2:51 of rd 1

UFC 79 "Nemesis" - Live Results

12-29-2007

Denver, CO

From the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV

Preliminary bout:

1. Mark Bocek defeated Doug Evans by unanimous decision

2. Roan Carneiro defeated Tony DeSouza by TKO at 3:33 of rd 2

3. Dean Lister defeated Jordan Radev by unanimous decision
4. Manny Gamburyan defeated Nate Mohr by ankle lock at 1:31 of rd 1
5. James Irvin defeated Luis Cane by disqualification (illegal striking to a downed opponent) at 1:51 of rd 1

Main Card Bouts:

6. Rich Clementi defeated Melvin Guillard by rear choke at 4:40 of rd 1
7. Lyoto Machida defeated Sokoudjou by head and arm triangle submission at 4:20 of rd 2

8. Eddie Sanchez defeated Soa Palelei by TKO ( stoppage due to strikes) at 3:24 of rd 3
9. Chuck Liddell defeated Wanderlei Silva by unanimous decision

Main Event:

10. Georges St. Pierre defeated Matt Hughes by arm bar at 1:54 of rd 2 (St. Pierre wins welterweight title)

UFC 79 - Ring of Fire Sponsors UFC Party in Denver Tonight!

12-29-2007,

Denver, Colorado

This Saturday night all Denver area MMA fans are invited to UFC 79: NEMESIS party at SPILLWAY GRILL. The party is presented by Ring Of Fire.

ABOUT THE PPV EVENT: UFC 79: NEMESIS Serra Vs. Hughes & Liddell Vs. Silva

Matt Hughes and Georges St-Pierre will do battle for the third time to determine who will walk away with the interim UFC Welterweight Title and the chance to face Matt Serra next year for the undisputed championship.

Also, the matchup that fans have waited years to see is finally here. UFC legend Chuck Liddell will step foot into the cage to finally answer the challenges of former Pride superstar Wanderlei Silva.

FEATURED FIGHT CARD:
GEORGES ST-PIERRE Vs. MATT HUGHES
CHUCK LIDDELL Vs. WANDERLEI SILVA
LYOTO MACHIDA Vs. RAMEAU THIERRY SOKOUBJOU
EDDIE SANCHEZ Vs. SOA PALELEI
RICH CLEMENTI Vs. MELVIN GUILLARD

Meet The Coors Light Silver Bullet Girls!!
The COORS LIGHT SILVER BULLET girls will be hand at the party as well. They will be offering chances to win COORS LIGHT goodies such as Coors Light bar lights, portable coolers and more.

Come down, watch the fights, meet the girls, and get signed up to win The COORS LIGHT gear that will be given away between the fights!!

OFFICIAL ROF AURORA LOCATION: SPILLWAY GRILL
The SPILLWAY GRILL is South Aurora's newest night spot. The friendly staff, completely remodeled interior and 16 HD Televisions make it a great place to watch any sporting event. The menu is awesome with everything from great appetizers, specialty burgers to home made salsas and green chile.

Directions: SPILLWAY GRILL is located at 13740 E. Quincy Ave. in South Aurora. It is on the South East corner of Parker Road and Quincy Avenue. For more info call 303 693-0755

The party starts at 7:30 p.m. and the fight broadcast begins at 8:00 p.m.

MAKE SURE YOU ARRIVE EARLY TO GET A GOOD SEAT!!!

IFL WORLD GRAND PRIX - Finals tonight

12-29-2007, Denver, CO, PNW

From the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut

The IFL has partnered with HDNets to broadcast the IFL World Grand Prix live from the Mohegun Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. on December 29, beginning at 9:30 pm eastern. This will mark the first IFL broadcast on HDNet, and the first IFL event to be broadcast in HD.

The IFL World Grand Prix will also feature a two-hour broadcast in Canada on Dec. 29 live on Fox Sports Canada.

Preliminary Bouts:
Rory Markham (170.5) vs. Brett Cooper (169.75)
Marcello Salazar (180.5) vs. Alex Cook (180.25)
Elias Rivera (181) vs. Tim Kennedy (186)

Title Bouts:
Wagnney Fabiano (144.25) vs. L.C. Davis (143)
Chris Horodecki (153.75) vs. Ryan Schultz (153.5)
Jay Hieron (168.5) vs. Delson Heleno (168.25)
Matt Horwich (183.5) vs. Benji Radach (184)
Roy Nelson (258.25) vs. Antoine Jaoude (253.5)

IFO/Steele Cage Promotions “Fireworks in the Cage IV” - Results

12-29-2007

Denver, CO, PNW

From the Riviera Events Center in Las Vegas.

Results:
1. Buddy Roberts defeated Dennis Bacon by rear choke at 1:06 of rd 1
2. Ryan Bader defeated Brad Peterson via unanimous decision
3. Jeff Cox defeated Joe Cronin by TKO at 0:55 of rd 3
4. Dennis Davis defeated Reynaldo Duarte via unanimous decision.
5. Eleina Reid defeated Tammie Schneider by TKO at 2:05 of rd 2

6. Del Hawkins defeated Brandon Foxworth by TKO (from strikes) at 3:42 of rd 3
7. Travis Wiuff defeated Jesse Veium by TKO at 3:25 of rd 1

UFC 79 "Nemesis"

12-28-2007, Denver, CO

Event date: 12-29-2007, 7pm PT / 10pm ET / PPV Live

Fight card:

1. Main Event, 170 lbs Bout: Matt Hughes vs. Georges St. Pierre
2. 205 lbs Bout: Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva
3. 205 lbs Bout: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Lyoto Machida
4. 155 lbs Bout: Rich Clementi vs. Melvin Guillard
5. 265 lbs Bout: Sao Paleleivs. Eddie Sanchez
6. 205 lbs Bout: Luis Cane vs. James Irvin
7. 155 lbs Bout: Nate Mohr vs. Manny Gamburyan
8. 185 lbs Bout: Jordan Radev vs. Dean Lister
9. 170 lbs Bout: Roan Carneiro vs. Tony DeSouza
10. 155 lbs Bout: Mark Bocek vs. Doug Evans

IFL Coaches, LA BOXING Locations To Hold Free Self-Defense Classes

12-28-2007

Denver, CO

At Least Eight Schools To Support National Initiative

NEW YORK, December 28, 2007 – The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) today announced that many of its world-champion coaches and athletes will host free classes at their respective martial arts academies and at LA BOXING locations, in support of the National Self-Defense Institute’s “Self-Defense Awareness Month” in January. In all, at least eight schools will hold free classes nationwide. These and other coaches may also sponsor additional classes during the month.

The academies involved will include those of such mixed martial arts stars as Bas Rutten, Matt Lindland, Pat Miletich, Marco Ruas and Renzo Gracie, as well as athletes from their IFL camps, with events being held in New York, Chicago, Southern California, South Florida, Las Vegas and other cities. The classes are open to men and women of all ages and are on a first come, first serve basis. Those interested in participating should contact the school in advance for more information.

“The IFL and our coaches are proud to be promoting Self-Defense Awareness Month in this way,” said IFL Co-founder and Commissioner Kurt Otto. “Many people, particularly women, utilize martial arts for self-defense purposes, and by providing these free classes, our coaches and athletes, in concert with LA BOXING, are making an important commitment to help people in the same communities in which they train their IFL teams and others where they run academies.”

National Self-Defense Institute (www.nsdi.org) utilizes the opportunity to promote its SAFE (Self-Defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) program. The program has a two-fold purpose: to prevent crimes of sexual violence through programs of education and training, focusing primarily on awareness and prevention; and to educate women about realistic options that will help them avoid, escape, and survive assaults if they do occur.

Following is the schedule of free classes to date; participants are urged to check www.ifl.tv/SelfDefense08.html for an updated list, and to call ahead to the academy in their respective area to reserve a spot.

SMACK GIRL 7th Anniversary "Starting Over" - Results

12-28-2007

Denver, CO

From the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan

1. Miki Morifuji defeated HARI by foot lock at 3:06 of rd 1
2. Yasuko Tamada defeated Maho Muranami by unanimous decision
3. Kanako Takeshita defeated Benkei by arm lock at 2:52 of rd 1
4. Megumi Fujii defeated Mika Nagano by triangle choke at 1:20 of rd 1

5. Madoka Okada defeated Shawn Tamaribuchi by unanimous decision
6. Emi Fujino defeated V Hajime by 2-1 split decision

7. Saori Ishioka defeated Tricia Poovey by arm bar at 4:18 of rd 1

8. Lana Stefanac defeated Megumi Yabushita by unanimous decision

9. Satoko Shinashi defeated Akemi Morihara by knee bar at 4:17 of rd 1
10. Lightweight Title Bout: Yuka Tsuji defeated Ham Su-Hi by unanimous decision (Tsuji retains title)

NO HOLDS BARRED: Chris Horodecki, Jay Hieron, Paulie Malignaggi, Herman Ngoudjo, Kurt Otto, IFL Grand Prix and 2008 Roadmap

12-27-2007

Denver, CO

On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman previews the Dec. 29 IFL Grand Prix Finals, discusses the 2008 IFL Roadmap, and
previews the Jan. 5 fight between Paulie Malignaggi and Herman Ngoudjo.

The International Fight League (IFL) will be holding its 2007 Grand Prix Finals, featuring mixed martial arts fights for individual championships in five weight classes, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. This card will be televised live in the U.S. on HDNet and in Canada on Fox Sports World Canada. We discuss all these five title fights and the histories of the fighters involved.

We also hear the comments of 155-pound fighter Chris Horodecki, who fights Ryan Schultz for that title, and 170-pound fighter Jay Hieron,
who fights Delson Heleno in another title fight, from a recent media teleconference call.

The IFL will be making some significant changes as it begins its third year of existence in 2008. Most are aimed at expanding the popularity
of their organization while cutting financial losses. They issued their 2008 IFL Roadmap (http://www.ifl.tv/Roadmap08.html) outlining these changes, and we offer our comments on that. We also spoke with IFL co-founder and commissioner Kurt Otto on a media teleconference call to discuss this and some other issues with him.

Boxing returns in a big way in the new year with a title fight between IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (23-1, 5 KOs) and
challenger Herman Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KOs) January 5, 2008, at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and shown live in the
U.S. on Showtime. We spoke with both Paulie Malignaggi and Herman Ngoudjo on a media teleconference call (or at least tried to).

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FIELDS K-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!! - Final Fight Card

12-26-2007, Denver, CO
Event date: Monday, December 31 2007, Open PM1:00 Start PM3:00
Location: Kyocera Dome, Osaka, Japan

K-1 Japan (under 18) rules bouts:
HIROYA vs Kizaemon Saiga
Kenji Kubo vs YUDAI
Ryo Murakoshi vs Arata Fujimto

K-1 rules bouts:
Masato vs Yong Soo Choi
Musashi vs Bernard Ackah

Hero's (MMA) rules bouts:
Rani Yahya vs Norifumi "KID" Yamamoto
Melvin Manhoef vs Yousuke Nishijima
Minowaman vs Zuluzinho
Kazuyuki Miyatan vs Joachim Hansen
Bob Sapp vs Bobby Ologun
Kiyoshi Tamura vs Hideo Tokoro
Main event: Kazushi Sakuraba vs Masakatsu Funaki

PANCRASE 2007 "RISING TOUR" - Results
12-22-2007

Denver, CO
From the Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Results:
1. Main Event: KEI Yamamiya (Japan / GRABAKA) defeated Ryo Kawamura (Japan / Pancrase-ism) by decision.
2. SHOJI (Japan / K.I.B.A.) defeated Takafumi Ito (Japan / Pancrase-ism) by decision.
3. Catch Wrestling bout: Josh Barnett (U.S.A. / Freelance) defeated Hikaru Sato (Japan / Pancrase-ism) by TKO (rear choke) at 4:27 of rd 1.
4. Kenji Arai (Japan / Pancrase-ism) defeated Michael Sa Jin Kwok (Korea / Team Tackle) by armbar at 1:27 of rd 1.
5. Gadzhiev Alavutdin (Russia / SK Absolute Russia) defeated Masahiro Toryu (Japan / Pancrase-ism) by TKO from strikes at :57 of rd 1.
6. Miki Shida (Japan / Pancrase-ism) defeated Jameel "The Seargent" Massouh (U.S.A. / Freestyle Academy / Cobra-kai) by decision.
7. Yuichi Ikari (Japan / Pancrase P's LAB Tokyo) defeated Takumi Yano (Japan / Koppo Ugo-kai) by TKO from strikes at 1:51 of rd 1.
8. Tatsuya So (Japan / Toushin) defeated Hayato Shimizu (Japan / Unplugged Kokubunji) by rear choke at 3:30 of rd 2

WEC 31 - Fighter Payroll

12-22-2007

Denver, CO

As reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

1. Urijah Faber ($40,000) defeated Jeff Curran ($10,000)
2. Jens Pulver ($60,000) defeated Cub Swanson (5,000)
3. Paulo Filho ($56,000) defeated Chael Sonnen ($25,000)
4. Doug Marshall ($10,000) defeated Ariel Gandulla ($4,000)
5. John Alessio ($26,000) defeated Todd Moore ($4,000)
6. Bryan Baker ($8,000) defeated Eric Schambari ($5,000)
7. Ed Ratcliff ($8,000) defeated Alex Karalexis ($8,000
8. Brian Bowles ($6,000) defeated Marcos Galvao ($5,000)
9. Charlie Valencia ($12,000) defeated Ian McCall ($4,000)

HDNet to broadcast Yarennoka! - Fedor Returns
12-21-2007, Denver, CO
Event date: Monday, December 31, LIVE at 6:00 a.m. ET.
Event location: Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Fight card:
1. Fedor Emelianenko vs. Hong-Man Choi
2. Kazuo Misaki vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama
3. Shinya Aoki vs. Gesias "JZ Calvan" Calvancante
4. Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Luiz Azeredo
5. Hayato "Mach" Sakurai vs. Hidehiko Hasegawa
6. Mitsuhiro Ishida vs. Gilbert Melendez
7. Murilo Bustamante vs. Makoto Takimoto

Re-broadcasts: Monday, December 31 at 3:00 p.m. ET, Friday, January 4 at 10:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 5 at 3:00 a.m. ET (late night Friday), and Saturday, January 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

IFL Changes For 2008
12-20-2007

Denver, CO

IFL Commissioner Kurt Otto spoke with the media Wednesday afternoon to address a topic that’s had the rumor-mill churning for months now: how will the IFL change in 2008? The answer, according to Otto, is considerably. Not only will the team format itself undergo some alterations, but so will the entire way the IFL season is structured.

“This is an opportunity for us to transition from what was deemed contrived teams to the official camp format that exists in MMA now,” Otto said.

“We’re going to be streamlining our camp system to three-man teams, but we’re still going to bring four teams to each event. It’s all about creating great matchups.”

“Our goal is to ultimately show which fighting style and which camp is the best. We realize that coaches, trainers and athletes have commitments in other organizations, but holes do exist for challenges, especially with up-and-coming fighters.”

Otto noted that league plans to move away from the pre-set teams that were established early on and focus instead on the genuine training camps that exist within the sport. He also said he would encourage new fight camps to come into the league and challenge existing IFL fighters, rather than closing teams out due to the regular season format that has been in place up to this point.

“We provide an open platform for all camps to come forward and expose their rising stars on television and in front of a large live audience against the most established camps in the business (our name fighters and coaches), and give that camp name exposure on every platform. Those are opportunities these camps cannot get with any other organization or on their own.”

One of the format changes that will take place, Otto said, involved doing away with the five-on-five aspect of former IFL team fights, and instead moving to a system that would bring three fighters from each competing team to each event, while not forcing the coach to come up with one and only fighter for each weight class.

The idea here, Otto explained, was to give the league more flexibility with its matchmaking. He stated that the matchups in the future would be dictated by which fight seems the most compelling and makes the most sense, rather than simply forcing a fight at every weight class.

One of the biggest changes will be brought on by the addition of title fights. After individual weight class champions are crowned at the IFL World Grand Prix on Dec. 29, those belts will be defended in future events as a sort of unofficial superfight in addition to the team matchups on the card.

“You’re going to see title fights that make it almost like a Grand Prix that runs throughout the year,” Otto said.

Though the season will change shape as it moves to a more open format, there will still be a team championship awarded to the camp that proves itself the most dominant, Otto said.

FOX Sports en Espanol and UFC Continue to Break New Ground

12-20-2007

Denver, CO

Sports en Español and the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization secured a historic television distribution deal that gives the leading Spanish-language sports cable network in the U.S. exclusive telecast rights to “Guerreros del UFC,” the first-ever UFC show fully produced in Spanish. Fox Sports en Español will telecast one episode each night through Saturday, December 22.

“We are pleased to expand our partnership with Fox Sports en Español to bring the Ultimate Fighting Championship to its millions of Spanish-language viewers around the country,” said Dana White, UFC President. “We are looking forward to launching ‘Guerreros del UFC’ and to introducing the world’s most exciting brand of professional mixed martial arts – the UFC – to an even greater number of Hispanic fans.”

FSE is launching the show by running five episodes Dec. 18 through Dec. 22 at 11pm ET/8pm PT. The first five episodes will deliver thrilling fight action featuring some of the hottest UFC fighters in the world today, including:

• Matt “The Terror” Serra tests his skills against the newly crowned Champion Georges St-Pierre in his first defense.
• Anderson “The Spider” Silva, considered by many the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, takes on Chris Leben.
• The winner of the first The Ultimate Fighter®, Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez, faces off against Karo Parisyan in an epic MMA battle
• The dangerous Frankie Edgar meets a possible lightweight contender in Tyson Griffin.
• Latino sensation Roger “El Matador” Huerta confronts Leonard García in a historic battle that resulted in Huerta’s Sports
Illustrated cover story.

“We’re excited to welcome the UFC back to our Friday Fight Night block,” said David Sternberg, executive vice president and general manager of Fox Sports en Español. “We have no doubt that this first-ever series of original mixed martial arts shows in Spanish will be a huge hit with our audience.”

The series will then debut in its regularly scheduled time slot on Friday, January 4 at 11 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. PT, and will run weekly for the entire year. FSE plans to debut two episodes of “Guerreros del UFC” each month in 2008, starting in January.

“Guerreros del UFC” will be hosted by one of Mexico’s mixed martial arts experts, Victor Davila, along with play-by-play commentator Troy Santiago.

In the fall of 2006, Fox Sports en Español and the UFC® organization made television history when they signed an exclusive one-year deal giving the network Spanish-language television and video-on-demand rights to “Gladiadores del UFC™,” a series of six one-hour UFC fight specials that aired over the course of six months.

PANCRASE 2007 RISING TOUR - Fight Card

12-17-2007, Denver, CO

Event date: Sunday, December 22, 2007, DOORS OPEN; 15:00 PRO BOUT#1 STARTS; 16:00
Event Location: Differ Ariake, Tokyo, Japan

Main Light-heavyweight:
RYO KAWAMURA (Light Heavyweight 2nd Ranked/Pancrase ism) vs. KEI YAMAMIYA (GRABAKA)

Semifinal Lightweight:
TAKAFUMI ITO (Lightweight 3rd Ranked/Pancrase ism) vs. SHOJI(K.I.B.A.)

Pro Bout#6 Catch Wrestling:
HIKARU SATO (Pancrase ism) vs. JOSH BARNETT (Freelance/The 10th Open-weight K.O.P)

Pro Bout#5 Lightweight:
KENJI ARAI (Pancrase ism) vs. KAKU SAJIN (Lightweight 5th Ranked/Team Tackle)

Pro Bout#4 Middleweight:
MASAHIRO TORYU (Pancrase ism) vs. GADZHIEV ALAVUTDIN (SK Absolute-Russia)

Pro Bout#3 Featherweight:
MIKI SHIDA (Pancrase P's LAB) vs. JAMEEL "THE SERGEANT" MASSOUH (Free Style Academy)

Pro Bout#2 Lightweight:
TAKUMI YANO (Koppou Ugoukai) vs. YUICHI IKARI (2007 Neo Blood Lightweight Champion/Pancrase P's LAB/Tokyo)

Pro Bout#1 Featherweigh:
TATSUYA SO (Toshin) vs. HAYATO SHIMIZU (Unplugged/Kokubunji)

HDNet FIGHTS "Reckless Abandon" - results

12-16-2007

Denver, CO

From the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

1. Marcus Lanier defeated Lee King by arm bar at 2:59 of rd 2
2. Liam McCarty defeated Jason House by TKO from cut at 3:00 of rd 3
3. Jay White defeated Patrick Castillo by arm bar at :50 of rd 1
4. Nissen Osterneck defeated Freddie Espiricueta by TKO at 2:30 of rd 1
5. Cory Mahon defeated Chris Bowles by arm bar at 4:20 of rd 2
6. Pete Spratt defeated Tristan Yunker by submission at 1:38 of rd 1
7. Kyzysztof Soszynski defeated Robert Villegas by disqualification at 3:15 of rd 2
8. Yves Edwards defeated Alonzo Martinez by rear choke at 3:04 of rd 2
9. Frank Trigg defeated Edwin Dewees by shoulder lock at 1:40 of rd 1
10. Jason Miller defeated Tim Kennedy by unanimous decision

PROELITE ACQUIRES ICON SPORT OF HAWAII
12-16-2007

Denver, CO

Founding MMA Brand Will Be Showcased Under ProElite’s Global Live Events Division

Honolulu (Dec. 16, 2007) – Sensational news for Mixed Martial Arts fans in Hawaii. ICON Sport, Hawaii’s original MMA brand and leader since 1995, is about to get bigger – and better.

ProElite, Inc. [PELE.PK], an entertainment and media company dedicated to producing world-class MMA events, today announced the acquisition of ICON Sport, Hawaii’s first and most lucrative MMA organization.

The formal announcement of the new partnership was made by Gary Shaw, President of EliteXC, the respected live fight division of Los Angeles, Calif.-based ProElite, Inc.

“This is an exciting day for all of our organizations, but the biggest winners will be fans in Hawaii,’’ Shaw said. “In a short span of 12 months, EliteXC has already got the well-deserved reputation for staging sensational fights with the world’s top fighters.

“With the acquisition of ICON Sport, ProElite and EliteXC continue to establish itself as the fast-growing, premier MMA organization in the world. I look forward to developing Hawaii as the next stronghold in MMA.

“ProElite’s partnership will help secure ICON’s foothold in Hawaii’s dominance in MMA, as well as provide the resources needed to expand the company’s operations into an international fight brand.”

ICON’s vision is to provide a foundation that nurtures the original spirit of martial arts in its students, as evidenced in the feng shui designed interior of the school, and develop the next wave of MMA greats in this worldwide sport.

“From day one we have discovered the raw talent that make up Hawaiian MMA in Kaleo Kwan, Kala Kalohe Hose, Mark Oshiro, and Hawaiian trained EliteXC Lightweight Champion KJ Noons,’’ ICON’s ” T.J. Thompson said .

“ICON [formerly SuperBrawl] also began the career path for greats such as Frank Shamrock, Vitor Belfort, Matt Hughes, Rich Franklin, Tim Sylvia, Robbie Lawler, Mayhem Miller, Frank Trigg and Takanori Gomi.

“Hawaii grows warriors and will continue to give rise to MMA’s future champions”.

UFC 79 "Nemesis" - Fight Card

12-15-2007, Denver, CO

Event date: 12-29-2007

Location: Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV

Official Fight Card:
1. Matt Hughes vs. Georges St. Pierre
2. Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva
3. Rameau Sokoudjou vs. Lyoto Machida
4. Rich Clementi vs. Melvin Guillard
5. Sao Paleleivs vs. Eddie Sanchez
6. Luis Cane vs. James Irvin
7. Nate Mohr vs. Manny Gamburyan
8. Jordan Radev vs. Dean Lister
9. Roan Carneiro vs. Tony DeSouza
10. Mark Bocek vs. Doug Evans

HDNet FIGHTS "Reckless Abandon" - Lineup

12-15-2007, Denver, CO
Event date: Sat. 12-15-2007

Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

HDNET FIGHTS

On Saturday, December 15th, the non-stop warrior, Trigg, and the master of mayhem, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, will share top billing (in separate fights) on RECKLESS ABANDON, when Mark Cuban's HDNet FIGHTS returns to the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Fight Card:
1. Jason Miller vs. Tim Kennedy
2. Frank Trigg vs. Edwin Dewees
3. Yves Edwards vs. Alonzo Martinez
4. Pete Spratt vs. Tristan Yunker
5. Freddie Espiricueta vs. Nissen Osterneck
6. Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Robert Villegas
7. Chris Bowles vs. Cory Mahon
8. Patrick Castillo vs. Jay White
9. Jason House vs. Liam McCarty
10. Lee King vs. Marcus Lanier

NO HOLDS BARRED: Big John McCarthy
12-14-2007

Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/eg/2007-12-13T08_17_46-08_00

On this special edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman speaks with a legend in the mixed martial arts and that sport's best-known official, Big John McCarthy (http://bjmuta.com).

Big John has just retired from being a referee. He now will serve as an analyst for the Canadian-based The Fight Network.

In this extensive interview, we discuss his career, how and why he entered the combat sports world, his views on the need for mixed martial arts to have a truly independent sanctioning body and a fighters' union, the most memorable fights he refereed, and much, much more.

To listen to NO HOLDS BARRED, click the link at the start of this message, scroll down that page, and just press the play button on the player.

You can also download it by scrolling down that page and clicking on the download link (right-click to save it).

Also, NO HOLDS BARRED is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441.

The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.

IFL World Grand Prix Dec. 29 - Gunderson to Replace Lierley
12-13-2007

Denver, CO

Broken Toe Sidelines Alaska Native, NYU Grad; Gunderson To Take On Horodecki For Lightweight Championship

NEW YORK, December 13, 2007 – John “Guns” Gunderson (Medford, Ore.), standout for the Lions, will replace Shad Lierley (Seattle) in the International Fight League World Grand Prix lightweight championship against undefeated (11-0) star Chris “The Polish Hammer” Horodecki (London, Ontario) on Saturday, December 29, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Lierley broke a toe in training and is unable to compete at the event, at which five Championship bouts, believed to be unprecedented in North America, will take place.

Gunderson went 2-1 during the regular season for Coach Ken Shamrock’s Lions, defeating Josh Odom and Gabe Casillas via submission and falling in an exciting split decision to Bart Palaszewski. He is 15-5 in his mixed martial arts career, including a 2-2 mark in IFL matches. Horodecki has won all four of his 2008 matches and is 7-0 in IFL competition.

Tickets for the Finals can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun box office, online at www.Ticketmaster.com, or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-860-886-0070.

Athletes were selected for the World Grand Prix based on their respective match records during the 2007 regular season. In the event of a tie, competitors with the fastest finishes or best strength of victories earned the higher seeds. The winners will defend their individual belts throughout the 2008 IFL season.

The updated card for the World Grand Prix Finals follows. Bout order to be determined prior to the weigh-in on Dec. 28.

Preliminary Bouts
170 lbs.: Rory Markham, Silverbacks (Chicago) (2-0 IFL 2008, 6-1 IFL overall, 12-2 MMA overall) vs. TBD
185 lbs.: Marcello Salazar (Brazil) (0-0, 0-0, 6-1-2) vs. Alex Cook (Whitehaven, England) (0-0, 0-0, 8-5)
185 lbs.: Elias Rivera (Meriden, Conn.) (0-0, 0-0, 3-2) vs. Tim Kennedy, Red Bears (Fayetteville, N.C.) (2-0, 2-0, 8-1)

Championship Bouts
145 lbs.: L.C. Davis, Silverbacks (Kansas City, Mo.) (2-0, 2-0, 9-0) vs. Wagnney Fabiano, Dragons (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (4-0, 4-0, 8-1)
155 lbs.: John Gunderson, Lions (Medford, Ore.) (2-2, 2-2, 15-5) vs. Chris Horodecki, Anacondas (London, Ontario) (4-0, 7-0, 11-0)
170 lbs.: Jay Hieron, Anacondas (Las Vegas) (3-1, 5-2, 13-4) vs. Delson Heleno, Pitbulls (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (5-1, 6-2, 13-3)
185 lbs.: Matt Horwich, Wolfpack (Portland, Ore.) (3-1, 5-3, 20-9-1) vs. Benji Radach, Anacondas (Coconut Creek, Fla.) (5-0, 5-0, 17-3)
265 lbs.: Roy Nelson, Lions (Las Vegas) (3-1, 3-1, 9-2) vs. Antoine Jaoude, Condors (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (4-0, 4-0, 8-2)

WEC - Results

12-13-2007

Denver, CO

From the The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1. 135 lbs: Charlie Valencia defeated Ian McCall by guillotine choke at 3:19 of rd 1
2. 135 lbs: Brian Bowles defeated Marcos Galvao by TKO from strikes at 2:09 of rd 2
3. 155 lbs: Ed Ratcliff defeated Alex Karalexis by TKO from strikes at 1:26 of rd 2
4. 185 lbs: Bryan Baker defeated Eric Schambari by split decision
5. 170 lbs: John Alessio defeated Todd Moore by unanimous decision
6. 205 lbs: Doug Marshall defeated Ariel Gandulla by armbar at :55 of rd 1
7. 185 lbs: Paulo Filho defeated Chael Sonnen by armbar at 4:55 of rd 2
8. 145 lbs: Jens Pulver defeated Cub Swanson by choke at :35 of rd 1
9. 145 lbs: Urijah Faber defeated Jeff Curran by guillotine choke 4:22 of rd 2 (Faber retains 145 lbs WEC title)

ICON SPORT - Lawler's title defense cancelled!
12-12-2007

Denver, CO

Saturday’s Event In Honolulu To Be Rescheduled; Hawaiian Accepts Offer To Fight Jan. 25 On ShoXC

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 12, 2007) – This Saturday’s fight between EliteXC and ICON Sport middleweight champion Robbie Lawler and Kala Kolohe Hose was officially cancelled Monday. The announcement was made during a late afternoon press conference in Honolulu.

“We were all really looking forward to this event and to this fight because, style-wise, Lawler-Hose was going to be a great one,’’ said EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw. “Robbie is a great world champion, but, unfortunately, injuries can happen to athletes in all sports.

“I feel badly for the fighters and the fans in Hawaii, who are some of the best in the word. Once Lawler is healthy, we are going to begin working to make the fight happen.’’

The world title match had to be called off after Lawler completely tore his right bicep while doing wrestling drills last week.

“I heard something pop when I was doing a Muay Thai clinch,’’ said Lawler, who flew in from St. Louis to attend the press conference.

“I thought it was a minor thing so I took it easy for a few days. I felt good enough to go bowling, but when I tried to swing the ball, I felt a horrible pain, like my arm had collapsed. It was definitely much worse than I thought.’’

A doctor confirmed the injury, which will keep Lawler sidelined approximately six weeks.

“I want to apologize to everybody,’’ Lawler said. “I am deeply sorry for the fans and the media, the promoters, Patrick and T. Jay, but, most importantly Kala Kolohe. I also want to apologize to all the undercard fighters that sacrificed and trained hard but now have to wait for another opportunity.’’

So, too, will Hose, after a second consecutive fight with Lawler fell through. Hose and Lawler were scheduled to clash in June but the event was postponed after Lawler suffered a shoulder injury.

Hose, who is known as “The Hawaiian Rocky Balboa’’ and trains in a garage, was more than disappointed on Monday.
“I’m heartbroken,’’ he said. “I trained so hard and gave up so much of myself for this chance to fight Lawler. To have two fights not happen is very hard on not only me, but my family and team. This was going to be my big shot. But, once again, it went out the window. But my time will come.’’

Promoters fought intensely to salvage the show, but Hose was adamant that his next fight be against Lawler. Ultimately, however, Hose was offered a prominent spot on the ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series card Jan. 25, 2008, on SHOWTIME, which he accepted. Win or lose, he will remain the ICON No. 1 contender.

“We all feel just terrible about this, but ICON Sport is committed to giving its fans the best possible events,’’ Thompson said. “We really wanted this show to happen and tried hard to save it.

“But to meet our fans’ high expectations and after speaking with Kala and Lawler, we reached a decision to delay the “Fearless” world title matchup and undercard.

“A new date will be announced very soon.’’

NOTE: For those who purchased the Icon Sport: Fearless PPV on ProElite.com, please contact www.ProElite.com/contact for a refund.
The other recent ProElite.com pay-per-views, Cage Rage 24 and Fury Fighting Championships 5, are currently available as video-on-demand.

ULTIMATE FIGHTER 6 - Fighter Payouts

12-12-2007

Denver, Colorado

Fighter pay as reported by the Nevada state Athletic Commission. Does not include bonuses or sponsorships.

1.Main event: Roger Huerta ($38,0000) defeated Clay Guida ($11,000)

2. Mac Danzig ($16,000) defeated Tommy Speer ($8,000)

3. Jon Koppenhaver ($16,0000 defeated Jared Rollins ($8,000)

4. George Sotiropoulos ($16,000) defeated Billy Miles ($8,000)

5. Ben Saunders ($16,000) defeated Dan Barrera ($8,000)

6. Troy Mandaloniz ($16,000) defeated Richie Hightower($8,000)

7. Matt Arroyo ($16,00) defeated John Kolosci ($8,000)

8. Roman Mitchyan ($16,000) defeated Dorian Price ($8,000)

9. Jonathan Goulet ($14,000) defeated Paul Georgieff ($8,000)

WEC live on Versus - Fight Card
12-11-2007, Denver, CO

Event date: Versus - Live Event: 12-12-2007, 6:00 pm ET
Doors open at 3pm PT, first bout 3:30pm ,
Main Card live on Versus at 6:00pm PT / 9pm ET
Location: The Joint - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Nevada

Featuring three WEC title fights and the debut of Jens Pulver at featherweight!

Fight Card:

1. Brian Bowles vs. Marcos Galvao
2. Ian McCall vs. Charlie Valencia
3. Alex Karalexis vs. Ed Ratcliff
4. Bryan Baker vs. Eric Schambari
5. John Alessio vs. Todd Moore
6. Doug Marshall vs. Ariel Gandulla
7. Cub Swanson vs. Jens Pulver
8. Urijah Faber vs. Jeff Curran

CNBC presents “ULTIMATE FIGHTING: FROM BLOOD SPORT TO BIG TIME”

12-11-2007

Denver, CO

AN ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY TAKES A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE BUSINESS BEHIND THE NATION'S FASTEST-GROWING SPORT

One-Hour Special Reported by CNBC's Scott Wapner to Premiere on Thursday, December 13th at 10PM & 1AM ET on CNBC

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., In an unprecedented event, CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, takes a no-holds barred look at the business behind the nation's fastest growing sports franchise: Ultimate Fighting. On Thursday, December 13th at 10PM & 1AM ET, CNBC presents an original one-hour documentary, "Ultimate Fighting: From Blood Sport to Big Time," reported by CNBC's Scott Wapner.

With unusual access, the program tells the story behind the rise of the Ultimate Fighting Championship as both a business and cultural phenomenon. From its controversial beginnings to its mainstream acceptance and millions of dollars in ticket sales, the UFC is making money hand over fist.

"As mixed martial arts'most prominent league, the UFC, is not just exploding in popularity, but expanding as a financial empire," said Josh Howard, VP Long Form and Special Programming. "This documentary exposes a dying franchise resurrected from violent and controversial beginnings to one of the most successful ventures in all of professional sports."

CNBC profiles the Ultimate Fighting Championship President and popular frontman Dana White, a college dropout from South Boston, who has used a fighter's instincts and shrewd business sense to overcome a series of hurdles facing the league, including the fact that it remains unsanctioned in a number of states.

The program examines Ultimate Fighting's presence not just in the sporting world, but also on the landscape of popular culture. With a devoted fan base of young males, the franchise is in many ways an advertiser's dream, though one that Madison Avenue has approached with some caution because of its controversial nature. CNBC takes a look at the range of promotions, endorsements and movie deals tied to the sport as well as at TapouT, the successful apparel company created by three hardcore fans whom turned their passion for mixed martial arts into a thriving multi-million dollar business.

CNBC takes viewers to fight night on the Las Vegas strip, where Ultimate Fighting has given the sport of boxing a run for its money and attracted the kind of attention and money critics once thought impossible.

"Ultimate Fighting: From Blood Sport to Big Time," re-airs on Sunday, December 16th at 10PM ET and Monday, December 17th at 9PM & 12AM ET.

The executive producer of "Ultimate Fighting: From Blood Sport to Big Time," is Mitch Weitzner. Josh Howard is the executive in charge of production and Vice President of Long Form and Special Programming.

For more information log on to: ufc.cnbc.com.

Platinum Fighting Production's R.O.F. - Event Results
12-10-2007

Denver, CO

From the Areneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines.

Team Shamrock defeated Team Gracie (5 - 0):
1. Evan Dunham defeated Cleber Luciano by choke
2. Kyacey Uscola defeated Jorge Patino by unanimous decision
3. Mike Whitehead defeated Daniel Serafian by unanimous decision
4. Ricco Rodriguez defeated Kevin Filal by TKO
5. Tonya Evinger defeated Kat Alendal by armbar

Team Barnett defeated Team Gokar (5 - 0):
6. Koji Oishi defeated Karen Darabedyan by unanimous decision
7. Yuki Kondo defeated August Wallen by unanimous decision
8. Renato "Babalu" Sobral defeatedRodney Faverus by choke
9. Jeff Monson defeated Hakim Gouram by unanimous decision
10. Ginele Marquez won her fight by forfeiture

Female fighter of the night: Tonya Evinger
Male fighter of the night: Yuki Kondo
Fight of the night: Tonya Evinger vs. Kat Alendal
Team Championship finals to be held in Macau: Team Barnett vs. Team Shamrock

XTREME FIGHTING ASSOCIATION (XFA) - Announces Fighter Casting Call

12-10-2007

Denver, CO

This is a new K-1 Rules Professional Fight Promotion Company, based in Las Vegas, is ready to make it debut on April 19, 2008. It's venues will include the Cox Pavilion on the UNLV Campus, and the Thomas and Mack Center. The XFA is fueled by FAIRTEX Muay Thai as its main sponsor and operations partner.

The XFA is holding a Casting Call to build its initial Fighter Stable. Tryouts will be held on January 19, 2008, in Las Vegas. This is an excellent ground floor opportunity to fight in the limelight with a Promotion that is moving forward with a lot of resources and backing. Fighters in these events will enjoy rapid exposure of their skills, since all events will have Pay-per-View coverage, and as such, will provide the fighters with wide open windows of opportunity to move up the ladder rapidly. These opportunities are especially lucrative for good stand-up fighters that perhaps have not adapted well to ground-fighting on the current MMA scene.

ULTIMATE FIGHTER FINALE - Results

12-9-2007

Denver, CO

From The Pearl Concert Theatre at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Main Event: Roger Huerta defeats Clay Guida by rear choke at :51 of rd 3

Welterweight Final: Mac Danzig defeats Tommy Speer by rear choke at 3:00 of rd 1

1. Jonathan Goulet defeated Paul Georgieff by rear choke at 4:42 of rd 1
2. Roman Mitichyan defeated Dorian Price by foot lock at :23 seconds of rd 1
3. Matt Arroyo defeated John Kolosci by armbar at 4:42 of rd 1
4. Troy Mandaloniz defeated Richie Hightower by TKO (stoppage from strikes) at 4:20 of rd 1
5. Ben Saunders defeated Dan Barrera by unanimous decision

6. George Sotiropoulos defeated Billy Miles by rear choke at 1:36 of rd 1
7. John Koppenhaver defeated Jared Rollins by TKO from strikes at 2:01 of rd 2

UFC President Danna White announced that Forrest Griffin will be team coach in the next Ultimate Fighter show.

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER FINALE - Tonight on SpikeTV

12-8-2007, Denver, CO

Event date: Today, Saturday, Dec 8th

Spike TV: 9pm ET / PT
Location: The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada

Main Event:

Clay Guida (155) vs Roger Huerta (155)

TUF 6 Welterweight Finale:

Tommy Speer (170) vs Mac Danzig (168.5)

Ben Saunders (169) vs Dan Barrera (170)
Jared Rollins (169) vs Jon Koppenhaver (170)
Billy Miles (170) vs George Sotiropoulos (169)
Troy Mandaloniz (170) vs Richie Hightower (170)
Matt Arroyo (169) vs John Kolosci (170)
Roman Mitichyan (170) vs Dorian Price (170)
Paul Georgieff (170) vs Jonathan Goulet (170)

K-1 World GP 2007 - Former King of Pancrase takes title for third time!

12-8-2007

Denver, CO

Semmy Schilt defeated Peter Aerts by TKO at 1:49 of rd 1. Schilt wins K-1 World GP title for the third consecutive year.

K-1 World Grand Prix Semi-final Bouts:
Semmy Schilt defeated Jerome Le Banner by TKO at 1:02 of rd 2
Peter Aerts defeated Remy Bonjanski by unanimous decision

K-1 World Grand Prix Quarter-final Bouts:
Jerome Le Banner defeated Hong Man Choi by unanimous decision
Semmy Schilt defeated Glaube Feitosa by unanimous decision
Remy Bonjanski defeated Badr Hari by decision
Peter Aerts defeated Junichi Sawayashiki by KO at 1:29 of rd 1

K-1 World Grand Prix Reserve Bout:
Paul Slowinski defeated Siala “Mighty Mo” Siliga by TKO at :50 of rd 2

Superfight:
Musashi defeated David Dancrade by KO at 2:59 of rd 1

Preliminary Bouts:
Takashi Tachikawa defeated Ki Min Kim by KO at 1:21 of rd 1

Jan "The Giant" Nortje defeated Dong Wook Kim by TKO at :11 of rd 2

Mitsugu Noda defeated Noel Cadet by TKO at 1:13 of rd 2

FEDOR EMELIANENKO - To fight Live on HDNet!

12-8-2007

Denver, CO

"Inside MMA's" top ranked heavyweight, and the undisputed #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko returns this New Year's Eve on HDNet Fights

Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights, announced that HDNet will feature the man considered by many to be the greatest fighter in any weight-class, Fedor Emelianenko in a LIVE bout from Japan only available in the United States on HDNet.

"HDNet Fights: Fedor Returns" will air LIVE on Monday, December 31 on HDNet.

This LIVE broadcast is made possible by a partnership between M-1 Global and HDNet Fights.

"Today's announcement with M-1 Global/Fedor clearly demonstrates that HDNet Fights is committed to working on a unified basis to deliver the best fighters and the best fights," said Simon. "HDNet is clearly becoming the home for MMA action and this amazing LIVE event featuring the return of Fedor is our holiday present to HDNet Fights fans. We are working hard every day improving HDNet Fights and this is a great first step in the process."

Mark Cuban, owner of HDNet Fights said, "This announcement reinforces our commitment to becoming the home for LIVE MMA action. No one else but HDNet will have the return of Fedor LIVE from Japan. On December 15th, we'll also have HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon LIVE from Dallas featuring superstars Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Frank Trigg and then we're ending the month halfway across the world in Japan with the return of the world's best fighter - Fedor. What could be better?"

"Once again, M-1 Global's commitment to working with others has produced major results as MMA fans throughout the U.S. will be able to watch heavyweight sensation Fedor Emelianenko compete live on New Year's Eve on HDNet," said M-1 Global CEO Monte Cox. "The Yarennoka event in Tokyo features a stellar lineup of fighters and will cap the year with Fedor in the main event."

Mitchell Maxwell, Chairman of M-1 Global, stated, "We're elated to be working with Mark Cuban and HDNet. Mark is a big fan of Mixed Martial Arts and Fedor. Our partnership in bringing this Japanese event live to the US meets our mission of promoting the sport and its athletes worldwide."

For more information on HDNet Fights, please visit www.hdnetfights.com.

IFL & HDNET - To Televise World Grand Prix Finals on December 29
12-8-2007

Denver, CO

The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) and HDNet Fights today announced that the 2007 World Grand Prix Finals will be televised live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on HDNet on Saturday, December 29, starting at 9:30 p.m. EST.

This will mark the first collaboration between the IFL, which is completing its first full season of operation, and HDNet Fights. It will also mark the first-ever live IFL broadcast in HD. The regular IFL broadcast team of Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck will call the action.

“We are very pleased to be able to offer our fans around the country this special event live and in HD for the first time,” said IFL President and CEO Jay Larkin. “Our first live television event on November 3 received great reviews, and we think this event, with an unprecedented five titles on the line, may be the MMA event of the year.”

“This is a great opportunity to work with the IFL for the first time and to bring one of the best cards of the year live to MMA fans and HDNet customers,” said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights.

“HDNet Fights Presents: The IFL World Grand Prix Finals is a fantastic addition to a huge month of MMA action on HDNet in December and is part of our overall plan to have over 24 live fights a year with HDNet Fights. The IFL Grand Prix is showcasing some of the newest stars in the sport in what will be an action packed, exciting show."

“Our goal is to bring the best fights possible to air in HD, regardless of what organization those fighters are with,” added Mark Cuban, chairman and co-founder of HDNet.

“It is obvious from this partnership for the World Grand Prix that the IFL feels the same way, and we are really pleased to be able to have this historic night for IFL, with some of the rising stars of MMA competing for five belts, as part of the HDNet Fights Presents fight series. It will be a great night for the sport and for the fans.”

The IFL World Grand Prix Finals will feature some of the best rising talent in the sport who have stood out during the IFL’s inaugural season.

Included in the matchups will be the rematch of what many believe to be the MMA “Fight of the Year” between undefeated phenom Chris “The Polish Hammer” Horodecki and Shad Lierley, this time for the lightweight title.

Others on the card include undefeated Benji “Razor” Radach against Matt “Suave” Horwich for the middleweight belt, Long Island native Jay Hieron against Brazilian sensation Delson Heleno for the welterweight crown and Roy “Big Country” Nelson of Las Vegas against Brazilian Olympian Antoine Jaoude for the heavyweight title.

The IFL will also launch its featherweight division with a battle of unbeatens, Wagnney Fabiano of Brazil taking on Kansas City’s L.C. Davis for that belt.

PROELITE.COM - To Stream (Platinum) "Ring of Fire" Battle Royale
12-8-2007

Denver, CO

Top MMA Fighters Compete in Five-Part MMA Series

LOS ANGELES - ProElite.com, the world's premier MMA social networking and entertainment Web site, today announced that Platinum Fighting Production's five-part "Ring of Fire" World Team Challenge will be viewable on demand at ProElite.com.

Coached by MMA legends Royce Gracie, Josh Barnett, Gokor Chivichyan and Ken Shamrock, four teams of world class fighters will compete in events held in the Philippines, Macau, Japan and China, with the best two teams progressing to the final Ring of Fire slated for December 2008. Ring of Fire begins this Sunday, December 9 at Manila's Araneta Stadium, home to the historic "Thrilla in Manila" Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier fight.

"We are making history streaming this spectacular MMA event, and there's no better place to make history than Manila, home of one of the most historic battles between two of the toughest and most accomplished professional athletes," said Kelly Perdew, president of Los Angeles-based ProElite.com. "Partnering with Platinum ensures the Ring of Fire is fiercely competitive with top notch fighters that will resonate with on demand viewers at ProElite.com."

"We have worked hard to bring the world's most dynamic MMA champions together in a unique team format in what will prove to be the biggest MMA event in Asian history," said Ron Delatorre, chief executive officer of Las Vegas-based Platinum Fighting Productions. "We are thrilled to partner with ProElite, a global leader in the world of MMA that will raise the profile of this event exponentially."

Team Gracie features experienced grapplers Cleber Luciano, Jorge Patino, Daniel Serafian, John Marsh and Katrine Alendal.

Team Barnett will field Koji Oishi, Yuki Kondo, Renato "Babalu" Sobral, Jeff Monson and Ginele Marquez.

Team Gokar includes Karen Darabedyan, August Wallen, Rodney Faverus, Hakim Gouram and Amanda Buckner.

Rounding out the field is Team Lion's Den with Evan Dunham, Kyacey Uscola, Mike Whitehead, Ricco Rodrigues and Tonya Evinger.

There will be a special match featuring Zach Light, coached by current Light Heavyweight Champion Rampage Jackson, before the Ring of Fire tournament begins December 9 in Manila. Results and replay of the fights can be viewed on-demand for a low cost at ProElite.com beginnin