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Ryan Ford to Face Anselmo Martinez at Shark Fight 8 on 2/5

Published: February 3, 2010

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Popular mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, announced today that one of Canada’s prime fighters, Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford, will face off with Shark Fight Veteran Anselmo Martinez at Shark Fight 8 in the main event. The winner will claim the promotions interim welterweight title, and will later step into the cage [...]


Shark Fights Named Best Promotion in the Midwest by ULTMMA.com

Published: January 6, 2010

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Throughout 2009, Shark Fight Promotions, a popular fight promotion company based in Amarillo, has consistently raised the bar for mixed martial arts (MMA) events held in the great state of Texas. As 2009 comes to a close, the company’s achievements have not gone unnoticed. Shark Fight Promotions was recently named Best Pro Promotion of 2009, by not [...]


Dream Welterweight Champ Zaromskis Signs With Strikeforce

Published: November 30, 2009

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DREAM Welterweight Grand Prix Champion Marius “Whitemare” Zaromskis (13-3) of Lithuania has signed a multi-fight agreement with world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE. Known for his explosive, highlight reel kicks, the 29-year-old, world-ranked Zaromskis has been his opponents’ worst “Whitemare” the last three years. The 2009 DREAM Welterweight Grand Prix Champion has won five [...]


Herschel Walker on ESPN2’s “First Take” 9/29

Published: September 28, 2009

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On Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 11:20 a.m. ET/8:20 a.m. PT on ESPN2’s “First Take,”  Herschel Walker will discuss his recent signing with STRIKEFORCE® and his upcoming MMA training camp at world renowned American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) gym in San Jose, California.

The 1982 Heisman Trophy winner and two-time Pro Bowl competitor will soon embark on a 12-week [...]


MMA Big Show “MAYHEM” Results – Sept. 12th – Live from the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa

Published: September 18, 2009

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This past Saturday, September 12th, the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa was the scene as shooting star fight promotion MMA Big Show brought “MAYHEM” to Midwest fight fans. The event featured hot mixed martial arts action that Big Show fans have come to expect. “The fights were great!” said Big Show President/Promoter Jason Appleton.
The main event featured XFC veteran Matt Traylor [...]


Shark Fight 6 – Stars & Stripes Proved to be an Exciting Night of Fights for MMA Fans

Published: September 16, 2009

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Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, successfully hosted yet another stellar MMA event over the weekend. The Shark Fight 6 event at Amarillo’s Civic Center Coliseum delivered exciting fights, first rate commentating, and an impressive list of celebrity guests. The popular fight promoter also made history on Saturday night by airing the first [...]


Fedor Spurns UFC, Signs With Strikeforce/M-1 Global MMA

Published: August 4, 2009

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After a week of intense negotiations and speculation, the hottest topic of discussion in the professional fight world has come to a head as the world’s number one heavyweight and most sought after mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko has signed a historic, multi-fight agreement that will see him headline mega-events [...]