Next UWC to feature a TUF 8 veteran; former UFC fighter; and current EliteXC featherweight

The Mid-Atlantic-based Ultimate Warrior Challenge MMA promotion will be presenting its next card, titled “Confrontation,” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The show’s main event will be headlined by Antwain Britt taking on American kickboxing standout Rick “The Jet” Roufus in a light heavyweight encounter. Britt... [Read More...]

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The IFL could be down for the count for good

The IFL held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce their decision to cancel their next planned card scheduled for August 15 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J. IFL CEO and President Jay Larkin addressed reporters on the call, stating that in addition to canceling the event, the promotion will continue to downsize its workforce and is reviewing their contractual obligations with several... [Read More...]

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IFL cancels August 15 show at the Izod Center

The IFL announced Tuesday afternoon that their planned show for August 15 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J. has been canceled. It’s important to note that the verbiage used was “canceled” and not postponed. This is an intriguing development for the New York-based fight promotion, which has lost millions of dollars since its inception and reportedly lacks the funding needed... [Read More...]

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Throwdown to Become Official Energy Drink, Fight Gloves, and Ring of the IFL

According to a press-release from the International Fight League, Throwdown has become “the official energy drink, fight gloves, and ring of the IFL.” This looks to be solid move for Throwdown Industries as it continues to grow within the MMA community. Both parties have much to say on this newly-found partnership: “We are very pleased to be able to add one of the growing brands in... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: IFL President and CEO Jay Larkin comments on EliteXC/CBS deal

There might not be anyone in the MMA industry right now that has a stronger background in television that IFL President and CEO Jay Larkin. Based on his vast experience as a television executive, I requested an interview with Larkin to get his response to the recent announced that CBS had agreed to begin televising EliteXC. Larkin was gracious enough to grant FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com)... [Read More...]

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Interview: Larkin believes the IFL has a leg up on the competition

First, allow me to apologize for a lack of posting. I am currently in Miami on assignment. I return home tomorrow but regular posting my not resume until Tuesday due to a deadline on Monday for a separate project. MMA can be a lot of work but it beats a real job any day of the week. I’d rather work 70 hours a week doing something that I enjoy as opposed to 40 hours doing something that I detest. If... [Read More...]

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IFL Conference Call Recap: Major changes being discussed for 2008

IFL President and COO Jay Larkin made himself available to the media during a conference call to promote Saturday’s World Grand Prix event in Chicago at the Sears Center. The event will mark the promotion’s first-ever live telecast with matches between Chris Horodecki vs. Bart Palaszewski and Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alex Schoenauer scheduled to air on MyNetworkTV at 9 p.m. ET. Larkin made... [Read More...]

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New IFL President claims TV deal in place for ‘08

In spite of recent reports making claims to the contrary, new IFL President and Chief Operating Officer Jay Larkin claims in a new interview I conducted with him for CBSSports.com that the promotion has a TV deal in place for next year: Q: As a point of clarification, is the IFL without a contract to do live TV on MyNetworkTV next year or without a TV deal with MyNetworkTV entirely at the moment? ... [Read More...]

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