Shonie Carter vs. Derrick Noble set for Vendetta FC in September

Shonie Carter vs. Derrick Noble set for Vendetta FC in September

With over 100 total professional Mixed Martial Arts bouts between them, and more than twenty years of combined in-ring experience, it might surprise some to find out Derrick Noble and Shonie Carter have never crossed paths in their notable careers. While each has faced a number the sport’s top competitors since first testing the MMA waters, even scoring wins over the likes of Thiago Alves, Matt Serra,... [Read More...]



MFC signs Derrick Noble to three-fight contract

MFC signs Derrick Noble to three-fight contract

The Maximum Fighting Championship has announced that it has signed UFC veteran Derrick Noble to a three-fight contract. Noble is a versatile veteran who possesses a mixed martial arts record of 22-11-1. Noble owns victories over the likes of MFC welterweight champion Pat Healy, Thiago Alves, Carlo Prater, and Jake Ellenberger. Noble has also been in the cage with notable names such as Chris Lytle,... [Read More...]



Exclusive: IFL Champ Ryan Schultz Talks Gunderson, Horodecki, and Huerta

Exclusive: IFL Champ Ryan Schultz Talks Gunderson, Horodecki, and Huerta

In an exclusive interview for BadManSports.com, I sat down with IFL lightweight champion Ryan Schultz. We discussed life as a new champion, changes in the IFL and his upcoming fight with contender John Gunderson. In December, Schultz won his title by beating previously undefeated Chris Horodecki at the IFL World Grand Prix finals. Displaying his trademark aggression, he came out fast and pressed the... [Read More...]



An idea for possible first-ever IFL pay-per-view

An idea for possible first-ever IFL pay-per-view

Ryan Schultz’s upset victory over Chris Horodecki during the finals of the IFL World Grand Prix on Saturday has shaken the IFL lightweight division on its heels heading into 2008. With Schultz’s win, suddenly it’s not the Chris Horodecki division and the stage is now set for some very intriguing potential title matchups next year. People can say what they want about the IFL, but they... [Read More...]



Ryan Schultz gets his revenge and shakes up IFL lightweight division

Ryan Schultz gets his revenge and shakes up IFL lightweight division

While at UFC 79, I received an e-mail on my mobile device listing the results from the IFL World Grand Prix held earlier that night across the country in Uncasville, Conn. I was surprised to see many upsets listed, but was especially shocked to see that Chris Horodecki had lost the lightweight championship fight to Ryan Schultz. Schultz didn’t just beat Horodecki, he put the kid out cold. As... [Read More...]



IFL: Ryan Schultz Recaps His Fight With Chris Horodecki

IFL: Ryan Schultz Recaps His Fight With Chris Horodecki

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