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Bellator MMA signs wrestling star Bobby Lashley to a long-term contract extension

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Lub peb hlis ntuj 20, 2015)Bellator MMA announced today that superstar heavyweight Bobby Lashley (12-2) has signed a long-term contract extension with the promotion. Lashley is a perfect 2-0 under the Bellator banner, thiab 10 of his 12 victories have come by way of stoppage.

 

The 6’3 wrestling standout started training in the sport at age 12, and would go on to win several titles including three National Championships at Missouri Valley College, an NAIA National Championship, a CISM World Championship Silver Medal and a two-time Armed Forces Wrestling Championship when he served in the United States Army.
With his amazing wrestling pedigree, “The Dominatorsigned a developmental contract with the WWE in 2004 and made his professional debut for the organization in 2005. Lashley would go on to fight for ECW and TNA as well, but wanted to prove himself in the world of MMA.
Nyob rau hauv 2008, Lashley began training in MMA full time with the American Top Team (ATT) gym in Coconut Creek Florida. He would later open his own ATT gym in Denver, CO, and trains between the two facilities with several respected athletes including Josh Barnett, AntonioBig Foot Silva”, and Todd Duffee.
I’ve had two fights with Bellator, and I’m happy to be calling the promotion my home,” said Lashley. “Scott Coker and the company have really reignited my desire to fight and I’m looking forward to a huge year with some dominant wins.
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About Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA is a leading Mixed Martial Arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 400 million homes worldwide in over 120 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike TV, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.

 

About Spike TV:

Ntsia hlau loj TV is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

Fight Network weekly MMA & kickboxing programming (Mar. 16-22)

Fight Network is a 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports. It airs programs focused on the entire scope of the combat sports genre, including live fights and up-to-the-minute news and analysis for mixed martial arts, kickboxing, professional wrestling, traditional martial arts, boxing, fight news, as well as fight-themed drama series, documentaries and feature films.

 

Below find highlights of this week’s programming:

Monday, Mar. 16

2:00 p.m. LIRing of Combat 39 Featuring Tom DeBlass, Pete Sell, Uriah Hall and Eddie Gordon from Feb. 10, 2012 in Atlantic City, NJ.

5:00 p.m. LIFighting Spirit MMA Season 4 Compilation of international fights from SFL, Legend, FFC, M-1 and more.

6:00 p.m. LIUSA Wrestling WeeklyHost Scott Casber gives weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport’s national governing body, including interviews, features and a look back at the past.

6:30 p.m. LIJudo Samsun Grand Prix 2014 Highlights from the Judo Samsun Grand Prix from Mar. 28-30, 2014 in Turkey.

7:00 p.m. LI 5 RoundsHosts John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to break down the weekend of MMA action.

7:30 p.m. LIFight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

8:00 p.m. LIEnfusion Live Vol. 12: EindhovenFeaturing Robbie Hageman vs. David Calvo for the Enfusion 70kg world title from Jan. 25, 2014 in Eindhoven, Holland.

Hnub, Mar. 17

1:00 a.m. LI Toe 2 Toe with Elias TheodorouSit-down interview withThe Ultimate Fighter Nationswinner Elias Theodorou.

1:30 a.m. LIHip Show: Arena CombatTag-team MMA inside a 12m by 12m arena with three-level obstacle structures.

2:30 ames. LI – XPTVCoverage of regional U.S pro and amateur MMA.

7:00 & 7:30 p.m. LIXtreme Fighting ChampionshipFlorida-based professional MMA featuring top American prospects, international stars and UFC veterans.

8:00 p.m. LI 5 RoundsHosts John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to break down the weekend of MMA action.

8:30 p.m. LIFight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LILegend 1: Lightweight Tournament Featuring a one-night, single-elimination tournament showcasing Dhabar Askerov, Enriko Gogokhiya, Artur Kyshemko and Yury Bessmertny from May, 2013 in Moscow.

11:00 p.m. LIAustralia Fighting Championship 10 Featuring Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Kierran Joblin and Talgat Ilyasnov vs. Amin Yaqubu from Aug. 16, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia.


Hnub peb, Mar. 18

1:30 a.m. LIFight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

3:00 a.m. LITexas Fight NightMMA action from Texas featuring the Lone Star’s top prospects in the cage.

4:00 a.m. LIRocktagon MMAPro and amateur MMA from Ohio featuring the next generation of stars.

6:00 p.m. LIBest of Cage RageFeaturing classic fights from the UK-based Cage Rage organization with Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Victor Belfort, Paul Daley and others.

7:00 p.m. LIFight News Now. MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

7:30 p.m. LIFight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

8:00 p.m. LIFighting Spirit MMA Compilations of international MMA fights from ONE FC, UCMMA, KSW, WFC, FFC, BAMMA, EFC Africa, and more.

9:00 p.m. LITawb Warriors ntaus Championship 68Featuring Danny Roberts vs. Jimmy Wallheas and Mauro Chimento vs. Matt Inman in MMA action from May 3, 2014 in Liverpool, UK..

11:00 p.m. LIMMA Meltdown with Gabriel MorencyGabriel Morency breaks down all the happenings in MMA, discussing odds, predictions, plus special weekly guests and exclusive interviews.

11:30 p.m. LITakeDown WrestlingExtensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes coverage from events and exclusive interviews.

Hnub plaub, Mar. 19

1:30 a.m. LIUltimate Challenge MMA 37: Smith vs. Harman Featuring Ben Smith vs. Chris Harman from Nov. 30, 2013 in London.

6:00 p.m. LIChampionship Fightling Alliance Pro MMA from Florida featuring the likes of Josh Sampo, Mike Kyle, John Howard, Sean McCorkie, Luis Palomino and others.

7:00 p.m. LIFighting RookiesAspiring kickboxers climb the ladder of success in the sport as rookies compete for a chance to become professionals and get experience needed to succeed at a higher level.

8:00 p.m. LIFight News Now: MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:30 p.m. LI Fight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

11:00 p.m. LIDEEP: 69 Impact Featuring Yoshiyuki Nakanishi vs. Ryuta Sakurai and Mizuto Hirota vs. Masakazu Imanari from Oct 26, 2014 in Tokyo..

Hnub vas Xuv, Mar. 20

12:00 a.m. LIIt’s Showtime Special The world’s premier kickboxing organization featuring Badr Hari, Melvin Manhoef and Giorgio Petrosyan.

2:00 a.m. LIPancrase ClassicsClassic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.

4:00 a.m. LIBest of DEEPFeaturing class fights from the historic Japanese DEEP promotion including Shinya Aoki, Hayato Sakurai and Gegard Mousasi.

5:00 a.m. LIBest of JewelsClassic fights from the all-female Japanese MMA league, Jewels.

6 p.m. LIM 1 sib twProfessional MMA from Europe featuring top rising prospects and international stars.

7:00 p.m. LIFight News Now. MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

7:30 p.m. LI Fight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

8:00 p.m. LIKSW 8 Featuring Alexey Oleinik, Karol Bedorf, Mamed Khalidov and Moise Rimbon from Nov. 10, 2007 Warsaw, Poland.

11:00 p.m. LIHard Knocks Fighting 42: LIVE MMA featuring Ryan Dickson vs. Jason Fischer, Todd Stoute vs. Anton Tokarchuk and Christ Franck vs. Joel Powell from Calgary, Canada.

Hnub vas xaum, Mar. 21

1:00 a.m. LISuperKombat: New Heroes Italy 2013 Pro kickboxing featuring the world’s top prospects and established stars.

4:00 a.m. LIToe 2 Toe with Demian MaiaSit-down interview with Brazilian UFC welterweight sensation and BJJ World Champion Demian Maia.

6:00 a.m. LIBest of TKO Featuring David Loiseau vs. Steve Vigneault from UCC 2.

7:00 a.m. LIBest of Gladiator ChallengeFeaturing Rashad Evans from TKO 15.

10:00 a.m. LIBest of SportFightTop quality MMA from the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by UFC veterans Matt Lindland and Chael Sonnen.

4:00 p.m. LIRing of Combat 40 Featuring Eddie Gordon vs. Ryan Contaldi and Marvin Eastman vs. Dmitry Zabolotny from Apr. 237, 2013 in Atlantic City, NJ.

6:00 p.m. LI Fight News Now: MMA Edition Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

6:30 p.m. LI Fight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

7:00 p.m. LIUFC tua hmo ntuj: Maia vs. LaFlare Pre-ShowLIVE pre-fight coverage for UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

8:00 p.m. LI Fight News Now: MMA Edition Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:30 p.m. LI Fight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LIHard Knocks Fighting 42 Featuring Ryan Dickson vs. Jason Fischer, Christ Franck vs. Joel Powell and Anton Tokarchuk vs. Todd Stoute from Mar. 20, 2015 in Calgary, Canada.

11:00 p.m. LI Fighting Spirit MMA Compilations of international MMA fights from ONE FC, UCMMA, KSW, WFC, FFC, BAMMA, EFC Africa, and more.

Hnub xya, Mar. 22

12:00 a.m. LIFinal Fight Championship 3: Jurkovic vs. Catinas Featuring Igor Jurkovic vs. Raul Catinas in a kickboxing bout and Ante Delija vs. Michail Lamprakis in MMA action from Apr. 19, 2013 in Split, Croatia.

6:00 a.m. LIPancrase Classics Classic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Name Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.

10:00 a.m. LIBest of ADCC Featuring compilations of the greatest grappling matches ever held, featuring Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes, Eddie Bravo, Fabricio Werdum, Marcelo Garcia, Ronaldo Souza and Royler Gracie.

11:00 a.m. LIElite Muay Thai: Thailand vs. ChallengerThe biggest Muay Thai series in the world featuring premium international stand-up fighters takingon the renowned Thai National team.

7:00 p.m. LIUSA Wrestling WeeklyHost Scott Casber gives weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport’s national governing body, including interviews, features and a look back at the past.

7:30 p.m. LIJudo Baku Grand Slam 2014 Highlights of Judo Baku Grand Slam from Tej zaum 9-11 in Azerbaijan.

11:00 p.m. LIKing of Kings: World Grand Prix 2014 GdanskFeaturing Pavel Zhuravlev vs. Kryspin Kalski and a one-night, single-elimination 70-kg tournament from Nov. 28, 2014 in Gdansk, Poland.

 

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ABOUT FIGHT NETWORK: Fight Network is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to 24/7 coverage, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available in the U.S. on Cablevision in parts of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, Texas-based Grande Communications, Armstrong Cable in Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, as well as on Shentel Cable in Virginia, West Virginia and portions of western Maryland. Fight Network is also on Roku set top boxes in the U.S. and Canada, streamed live on website KlowdTV.com, and available on all major carriers in Canada and more than 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

FIGHT NETWORK MMA & KICKBOXING PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (Mar. 2-8, 2015)

 

Fight Network is a 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports. It airs programs focused on the entire scope of the combat sports genre, including live fights and up-to-the-minute news and analysis for mixed martial arts, kickboxing, professional wrestling, traditional martial arts, boxing, fight news, as well as fight-themed drama series, documentaries and feature films.

 

Below find highlights of this week’s programming:

Monday, Mar. 2

2:00 p.m. LIRing of Combat 48 Featuring Brandon Barrett vs. Justin Woods and Chris Wade vs. Frankie Perez from May 16, 2014 in Atlantic City, NJ.

5:00 p.m. LIFighting Spirit MMA Season 4 Compilation of international fights from SFL, Legend, FFC, M-1 and more.

6:00 p.m. LIUSA Wrestling WeeklyHost Scott Casber gives weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport’s national governing body, including interviews, features and a look back at the past.

6:30 p.m. LIJudo Paris Grand Slam 2014Highlights from the Judo Paris Grand Slam from Feb 8-9, 2014 in France.

7:00 p.m. LI 5 RoundsHosts John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to break down the weekend of MMA action.

8:00 p.m. LIEnfusion Live: Mallorca, SpainFeaturing Iman Barlow vs. Iman Ghablou and David Calbo vs. Gil Salva from July 12, 2014.

Hnub, Mar. 3

12:00 a.m. LI5 Rounds Hosts John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to break down the weekend of MMA action.

1:00 a.m. LI Toe 2 Toe with Josh KoscheckSit-down interview with former UFC welterweight star Josh Koscheck

1:30 a.m. LIHip Show: Arena CombatTag-team MMA inside a 12m by 12m arena with three-level obstacle structures.

2:30 ames. LI – XPTVCoverage of regional U.S pro and amateur MMA.

7:00 & 7:30 p.m. LIXtreme Fighting ChampionshipFlorida-based professional MMA featuring top American prospects, international stars and UFC veterans.

8:00 p.m. LI 5 RoundsHosts John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to break down the weekend of MMA action.

9:00 p.m. LIFight4Pride Championship 2Featuring Stahinja Gavrilovic vs. Yacine Bandoui, Martin Grandmont vs. Loyd Galindo and Will Romero vs. Dimitri Waardenburg from Nov. 22, 2014 in Laval, Quebec, Canada.

11:00 p.m. LICage Fury Fighting Championships 37 Featuring Azunna Anyanwu vs. Keith Bell and Bill Algeo vs. Mike Pope from June 28, 2014 in Philadelphia.

Hnub peb, Mar. 4

3:00 a.m. LITexas Fight NightMMA action from Texas featuring the Lone Star’s top prospects in the cage.

4:00 a.m. LIRocktagon MMAPro and amateur MMA from Ohio featuring the next generation of stars.

6:00 p.m. LIBest of Cage RageFeaturing classic fights from the UK-based Cage Rage organization with Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Victor Belfort, Paul Daley and others.

7:00 p.m. LIFight News Now. MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:00 p.m. LIFighting Spirit MMA Compilations of international MMA fights from ONE FC, UCMMA, KSW, WFC, FFC, BAMMA, EFC Africa, and more.

9:00 p.m. LITawb Warriors ntaus Championship 67Featuring Brett Johns vs. James Brum for the vacant bantamweight title from Apr. 12, 2014 Swansea, Wales.

11:00 p.m. LIMMA Meltdown with Gabriel MorencyGabriel Morency breaks down all the happenings in MMA, discussing odds, predictions, plus special weekly guests and exclusive interviews.

11:30 p.m. LITakeDown WrestlingExtensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes coverage from events and exclusive interviews.

Hnub plaub, Mar. 5

12:00 a.m. LIFight News Now. MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

1:30 a.m. LIUltimate Challenge MMA 35 Featuring Karlos Vemola vs. Denniston Sutherland and Przemyslaw Mysiala vs. Carl Kinslow from Aug. 3, 2013 in London.

6:00 p.m. LIChampionship Fightling Alliance Pro MMA from Florida featuring the likes of Josh Sampo, Mike Kyle, John Howard, Sean McCorkie, Luis Palomino and others.

7:00 p.m. LIFighting RookiesAspiring kick-boxers climb the ladder of success in the sport as rookies compete for a chance to become professionals and get experience needed to succeed at a higher level.

8:00 p.m. LIFight News Now: MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

11:00 p.m. LIDEEP: 67 Impact Featuring Yuki Motoya vs. Yoshiro and Haruo Ochi vs. Masakazu Imanari from June 22, 2014 in Tokyo.

Hnub vas Xuv, Mar. 6

12:00 a.m. LIIt’s Showtime Special The world’s premier kickboxing organization featuring Badr Hari, Melvin Manhoef and Giorgio Petrosyan.

2:00 a.m. LIPancrase ClassicsClassic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.

4:00 a.m. LIBest of DEEPFeaturing class fights from the historic Japanese DEEP promotion including Shinya Aoki, Hayato Sakurai and Gegard Mousasi.

5:00 a.m. LIBest of JewelsClassic fights from the all-female Japanese MMA league, Jewels.

6 p.m. LIM 1 sib twProfessional MMA from Europe featuring top rising prospects and international stars.

7:00 p.m. LIFight News Now. MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:00 p.m. LIToe 2 Toe with Renzo Gracie Sit-down interview with MMA and BJJ legend Renzo Gracie.

8:30 p.m. LIHip Show: Arena Combat Tag-team MMA inside a 12m-by-12m arena with three levels.

9:00 p.m. LIKSW 8 Featuring Alexey Oleinik, Karol Bedorf, Mamed Khalidov and Moise Rimbon fro, Nov. 10, 2007 in Warsaw, Poland.

Hnub vas xaum, Mar. 7

12:00 a.m. LIFight News Now: MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

1:00 a.m. LISuperKombat: World Grand Prix Romania 2013 Featuring D’Angelo Marshall, Giannis Stoforidis, Gaetan Sautron and Leroy Johnson in heavyweight tournament action from Sept. 28, 2013 in Botosani, Romania.

6:00 a.m. LIBest of TKO Mark Hominick vs. Hatsu Hioki from TKO 28.

7:00 a.m. LIBest of Gladiator ChallengeFeaturing Tyson Griffin vs. Jorge Evanelista from Gladiator Challenge 46.

10:00 a.m. LIBest of SportFightTop quality MMA from the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by UFC veterans Matt Lindland and Chael Sonnen.

3:00 p.m. LIRing of Combat 49 Featuring Andre Harrison vs. Jeff Lentz and Julio Arce vs. Jake Grigson from Sept. 19, 2004 in Atlantic City, NJ.

8:00 p.m. LI Fight News Now: MMA Edition Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

9:00 p.m. LIFinal Fight Championship: Futures 3 MMA Featuring Ante Delija vs. Archontis fro, Sept. 27, 2014 in Zagreb, Croatia.

11:00 p.m. LI Final Fight Championship: Futures 3 Kickboxing Featuring Mladen Brestovac vs. Luca Panto from Sept. 27, 2014 in Zagreb, Croatia.

Hnub xya, Mar. 8

6:00 a.m. LIPancrase Classics Classic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Name Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.

10:00 a.m. LIBest of ADCC Featuring compilations of the greatest grappling matches ever held, featuring Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes, Eddie Bravo, Fabricio Werdum, Marcelo Garcia, Ronaldo Souza and Royler Gracie.

11:00 a.m. LIElite Muay Thai: Thailand vs. ChallengerThe biggest Muay Thai series in the world featuring premium international stand-up fighters taking on the renowned Thai National team.

7:00 p.m. LIUSA Wrestling WeeklyHost Scott Casber gives weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport’s national governing body, including interviews, features and a look back at the past.

7:30 p.m. LIJudo Dusseldorf Grand Prix 2014Highlights of the 2014 Judo Dusseldorf Grand Prix from Feb. 21-23, 2014 in Belgium.

11:00 p.m. LIKing of Kings: Hero’s Bushido Vilnius 2014Featuring Pavel Voronin vs. Sergei Maslobojev and Jordann Pikeur vs. Tadas Jonkus from Nov. 15, 2014 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

 

Information:

 

www.FightNetwork.com

 

Twitter & Instagram @fightnet

 

www.Facebook.com/FightNetwork

 

ABOUT FIGHT NETWORK: Fight Network is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to 24/7 coverage, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available in the U.S. on Cablevision in parts of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, Texas-based Grande Communications, Armstrong Cable in Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, as well as on Shentel Cable in Virginia, West Virginia and portions of western Maryland. Fight Network is also on Roku set top boxes in the U.S. and Canada, streamed live on website KlowdTV.com, and available on all major carriers in Canada and more than 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Nancy Schultz, Mike Finn, Andy Hamilton, Richard Immel, A.L. Haizlip, Shane Sparks, Chad Leistikow, Jeff Murphy on Sat’s Takedown RADIO!

 

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It’s our annual Season in Review with some of the best writers and members of the media offering their opinions on the season to date.

9:00 a.m. Adidas Wrestling Hot Seat- Austin Bennett- NAIA Events Manager

9:20 a.m. Asics Corner— Media Round Table 1 nrog

Des Moines Register’s Andy Hamilton, WIN Magazine’s Mike Finn and USA Wrestling’s Richard Immel

10:00 a.m.Sunflower Wrestling Guest of the week Nancy Schultzand the heart will go on. The widow of David Schultz has a special announcement regarding the of the Long awaited Documentary on the Life of the Late Dave Schultz takes a look back on her life and that difficult moment than changed everything.

 

10:20 a.m. Dollamur Mats Flexi ConnectMedia Round Table 2 nrog

Respected announcer A.L. Haizlip, Voice of the Big 10 Network- Shane Sparks, Des Moines Register reporter Chad Leistikow,

10:45 a.m.Kemin Report with Jeff Murphy- with the What’s happened and what’s to come on the collegiate

10:50 AMAmy Ruble VP Marketing General Manager Wildrose Casinos

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David Taylor, Steve Costanzo, Heath Grimm, Nick Gallo, Terry Pack, Jeff Murphy on Sat’s Takedown RADIO!

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Koom Scott Casber, Jeff Murphy, Terry Cook, Tony Hager, Tim Harms, Steve Foster and Brad Johnson this Saturday from 9 a.m. mus 11 a.m. CST/ 10 a.m. mus 12 p.m. EST live on KXNO.com, TakedownRadio.com and IHeartRadio.com.

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9:00 a.m. Nike Wrestling Hot Seat- David Taylor- The Magic Man returns to the show to discuss, shoes, camps, teaching and his goal of the 2016 Olympic Games

9:20 a.m. Sunflower Wrestling Guest of the weekSteve Costanzo- the Head Coach of the 2 ranked St. Cloud State Huskies explores the idea of finishing as D2 National Champs

9:35 a.m. Willis Cadillac ReversalHeath Grimm- Head Coach of Upper Iowa is heading to a showdown with St. Cloud State on the 15th of February Feathers and Fur are sure to fly.

10:00 a.m.Muscle Pharm Insight- Nick Gallo- President and CFO of TW Promotions and distributer of Asics Wrestling. Nick also had a feature role in the Film Academy Award nominated film Foxcatcher. Nick is Hofstra

 

10:20 a.m. Dollamur Mats Flexi Connect Terry Pack- Founder/ Head Coach Legends of Gold

 

10:30 a.m.Chris Roseman- Executive Dir. VP of the St. Louis Sports Commission Hosts of the 2014 NCAA’s

10:35 a.m.Kemin Report with Jeff Murphy- with the What’s happened and what’s to come on the collegiate scene

10:50 AMAmy Ruble VP Marketing General Manager Wildrose Casinos

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FIGHT NETWORK MMA & KICKBOXING PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (FEB. 9-15, 2015)

ABOUT FIGHT NETWORK: Fight Network is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to 24/7 coverage, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available in the U.S. on Cablevision in parts of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, Texas-based Grande Communications, Armstrong Cable in Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, as well as on Shentel Cable in Virginia, West Virginia and portions of western Maryland. Fight Network is also on Roku set top boxes in the U.S. and Canada, streamed live on website KlowdTV.com, and available on all major carriers in Canada and more than 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Fight Network is a 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports. It airs programs focused on the entire scope of the combat sports genre, including live fights and up-to-the-minute news and analysis for mixed martial arts, kickboxing, professional wrestling, traditional martial arts, boxing, fight news, as well as fight-themed drama series, documentaries and feature films.

 

Below find highlights of this week’s programming:

Monday, FEB. 9

2:00 p.m. LIRing of Combat 45 Featuring Phillipe Nover vs. Mike Santiago and Frankie Perez vs. Adam Townsend from June 14, 2013 in Atlantic City.

5:00 p.m. LIFighting Spirit MMA Season 4 Compilation of international fights from SFL, Legend, FFC, M-1 and more.

6:00 p.m. LIHip Show: Arena Combat Tag-team MMA inside a 12m-by-12m arena with three levels.

6:30 p.m. LIUSA Wrestling WeeklyHost Scott Casber gives weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport’s national governing body, including interviews, features and a look back at the past.

7:00 p.m. LI 5 RoundsHosts John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to break down the weekend of MMA action.

7:30 p.m. LIFight News Now Extra The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

8:00 p.m. LIEnfusion Live: The Hague 2014Professional kickboxing featuring Mohammed Jaraya vs. Mohamed Galaoui for the Enfusion welterweight title from Apr. 5, 2015 in Holland.

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12:30 p.m. LIXPTV Coverage of regional U.S. professional and amateur MMA events.

7:00 & 7:30 p.m. LIXtreme Fighting ChampionshipFlorida-based professional MMA featuring top American prospects, international stars and UFC veterans.

8:00 p.m. LI 5 RoundsHosts John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to break down the weekend of MMA action.

8:30 p.m. LIFight News Now Extra The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LIHavoc Fighting Championship 5 Featuring Ryan Machan vs. Richie Whitson and Andrew Buckland vs. Advin Olic from May 2, 2014 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

11:00 p.m. LIBAMMA USA: Badbeat 9 Featuring Mikey Gomez vs. Ronald Lebreton Jr. and Ernest Chavez vs,. Jorge Valdez from May 31, 2013 in Commerce, CA.

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6:00 p.m. LIBest of Cage RageFeaturing classic fights from the UK-based Cage Rage organization with Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Victor Belfort, Paul Daley and others.

7:00 p.m. LIFight News Now. MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

7:30 p.m. LIFighting Spirit MMACompilations of international MMA fights from ONE FC, UCMMA, KSW, WFC, FFC, BAMMA, EFC Africa and more.

9:00 p.m. LITawb Warriors ntaus Championship 65Featuring John Maguire vs. Saul Rogers from Mar. 1, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.

11:00 p.m. LIMMA Meltdown with Gabriel MorencyGabriel Morency breaks down all the happenings in MMA, discussing odds, predictions, plus special weekly guests and exclusive interviews.

11:30 p.m. LITakeDown WrestlingExtensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes coverage from events and exclusive interviews.

Hnub plaub, FEB. 12

1:30 a.m. LIUltimate Challenge MMA 32 Featuring Zelig Galesic vs. Linton Vassell from Feb. 2, 2013 in London.

6:00 p.m. LIChampionship Fighting Alliance Professional MMA from Florida featuring Josh Sampo, Mike Kyle, John Howard, Sean McCorkle, Luis Palomino and others.

7:00 p.m. LIEnfusion Season 3Fighters from 18 different countries compete in the 85 kg MAX category in Ohrid, Macedonia as they live and train together in their quest for a kickboxing title.

8:00 p.m. LIFight News Now: MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:30 p.m. LIFight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, featur4es and inside analysis on the fight game.

10:00 p.m. LIEnfusion #24: Lazaar vs. Venneste Featuring Ismael Lazaar vs. Thomas Vanneste for the Enfusion heavyweight world title from Feb. 2, 2015 in Eindhovem Netherlands.

 

Hnub vas Xuv, FEB. 13

12:00 a.m. LIIt’s Showtime Special The world’s premier kickboxing organization featuring Badr Hari, Melvin Manhoef and Giorgio Petrosyan.

2:00 a.m. LIPancrase ClassicsClassic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.

4:00 a.m. LIBest of DEEPFeaturing class fights from the historic Japanese DEEP promotion including Shinya Aoki, Hayato Sakurai and Gegard Mousasi.

5:00 a.m. LIBest of JewelClassic fights from the all-female Japanese MMA league, Jewels.

6 p.m. LIM 1 sib twProfessional MMA from Europe featuring top rising prospects and international stars.

7:00 p.m. LIFight News Now: MMA EditionCovering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

7:30 p.m. LI Fight News Now ExtraThe latest news, recaps, featur4es and inside analysis on the fight game.

8:00 p.m. LIToe 2 Toe with Frank ShamrockSit-down interview with MMA pioneer Frank Shamrock.

9:00 p.m. LIKSW 28: FightersDen Featuring Karol Bedorf vs. Rolles Gracie for the KSW heavyweight title from Oct. 4, 2014 in Szczecin, Poland.

Hnub vas xaum, FEB. 14

1:00 a.m. LISuperKombat: World Grand Prix Romania 2013 The heavyweight kickboxing tournament featuring Frank Munoz, Nikolaj Falin, Sebastian Ciobanu and Vladimir Toktasinov from May 18, 2013 in Craiova, Romania.

4:30 p.m. LIHip Show: Arena Combat Tag-team MMA inside a 12m-by-12m arena with three levels.

6:00 a.m. LIBest of TKO Featuring Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Yan Pellerin from TKJO 26 and Todd Gouwenberg vs. Martin Desilets from TKO 27.

7:00 a.m. LIBest of Gladiator ChallengeFeaturing Tyson Griffin vs. Urijah Faber from Gladiator Challenge 42.

10:00 a.m. LIBest of SportFightTop quality MMA from the Pacific Northwest, hosted by UFC veterans Matt Lindland and Chael Sonnen.

4:00 p.m. LIRing of Combat 65 Featuring Brendan Barrett vs. Miodrag Petkovic and Frankie Perez vs., Rafael Machado from Sept. 20, 2013 in Atlantic City.

8:00 p.m. LI Fight News Now: MMA Edition Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:30 p.m. LIFight News Now Extra The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LIFinal Fight Championship 14 MMA: Krusic vs. Racic MMA action featuring Lemmy Krusic vs. Antun Racic from Oct. 3, 2014 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

11:00 p.m. LIFinal Fight Championship 14 Kickboxing: Petje vs. MikelicKickboxing action featuring Samo Petje vs. Teo Mikelic and Mirko Vorkapic vs. Kevin Hessling from Oct. 3, 2014 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Hnub xya, FEB. 15

10:00 a.m. LIBest of ADCC Featuring compilations of the greatest grappling matches ever held, featuring Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes, Eddie Bravo, Fabricio Werdum, Marcelo Garcia, Ronaldo Souza and Royler Gracie.

11:00 a.m. LIElite Muay Thai: Thailand vs. Challenger The biggest Muay Thai series in the world, featuring premium international stand-up fighters taking on the renowned Thai National Team.

 

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Jeremy Spates, Steve Fittery, Lee Roy Smith, JohnMark Bentley, Mike Denney, Jeff Murphy on Sat’s Takedown RADIO!

 

The Fight Network presents Takedown Radio broadcasting from the Brute Studios as Kemin Industries and 04 Water/ Blue 04 Water introduces Takedown Wrestling Radio, kev saib mem tes ntawm America cov kev ua si nawv!

Koom Scott Casber, Jeff Murphy, Tony Hager, Tim Harms, Steve Foster and Brad Johnson this Saturday from 9 a.m. mus 11 a.m. CST/ 10 a.m. mus 12 p.m. EST live on KXNO.com, TakedownRadio.com and IHeartRadio.com.

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9:00 a.m. Nike Wrestling Hot Seat- Jeremy Spates- Head Coach University of Southern Ill At Edwardsville

9:20 a.m. Sunflower Wrestling Guest of the weekSteve Fittery- 2ndseason Assist. Coach Lock Haven Wrestling

9:35 a.m. Willis Cadillac ReversalLee Roy Smith- Preparing the Hall of Fame for tag kis

10:00 a.m.Muscle Pharm Insight with JohnMark Bentley- The App State

head man prepares to face UTC-Chat. Sunday Feb 8th

 

10:20 a.m. Dollamur Mats Flexi Connect Mike Denney- Head Coach Marysville University- Fresh off his National Duals Title, What’s Next?

10:35 a.m.Kemin Report with Jeff Murphy- with the What’s happened and what’s to come on the collegiate scene

10:50 AMAmy Ruble VP Marketing General Manager Wildrose Casinos

Txojkev thiab siv sib tham 866-333-5966 los sis 515-204-5966 ntawm 9 a.m. mus 11 a.m. CST Listen to the show on radio, computer, blackberry or iPhone on the I Heart Radio app, KXNO.com or on Takedownradio.com.

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Dan Wirnsberger, Pat Popolizio, Scott Moore, Tony Ersland, Barry Van Scoten, Jeff Murphy on Sat’s Takedown RADIO!

Dan Wirnsberger, Pat Popolizio, Scott Moore, Tony Ersland, Barry Van Scoten, Jeff Murphy on Sat’s Takedown RADIO!

The Fight Network presents Takedown Radio broadcasting from the Brute Studios as Kemin Industries and 04 Water/ Blue 04 Water introduces Takedown Wrestling Radio, kev saib mem tes ntawm America cov kev ua si nawv!

Koom Scott Casber, Jeff Murphy, Tony Hager, Tim Harms, Steve Foster and Brad Johnson this Saturday from 9 a.m. mus 11 a.m. CST/ 10 a.m. mus 12 p.m. EST live on KXNO.com, TakedownRadio.com thiab IHeartRadio.com.

Enter our Super Hnub xya Singlet giveaway rau lub sij hawm rau nws yeej ib singlet txhua txhuaHnub xya of the year by following us on Facebook atfacebook.com/TakedownWrestling and on Twitter at @Takedownradio

Guests include: Dan Wirnsberger, Pat Popolizio, Scott Moore, Tony Ersland, Barry Van Scoten, Jeff Murphy All times below are central

9:00 a.m. –Dan Wirnsberger- Head Coach Bucknell Bison, Great season underway, New Facilities unveiled

9:15 a.m. – Pat Popolizio- Head Coach of NC State Wolfpack

9:40 a.m. – Scott Moore- Head Coach of Loch Haven

10:00 a.m. – Tony Ersland- Head Coach of the Purdue Boilermakers

10:15 a.m. – Barry Van Scoten- New hand held video game for wrestlers Iwrestle.com

10:35 a.m.Jeff Murphy- with the Kemin Report What has happened and what’s coming up

10:50 AMAmy Ruble VP Marketing General Manager Wildrose Casinos

Txojkev thiab siv sib tham 866-333-5966 los sis 515-204-5966 ntawm 9 a.m. mus 11 a.m. CST Listen to the show on radio, computer, blackberry or iPhone on the I Heart Radio app, KXNO.com or on Takedownradio.com.

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Hosts for the 31st include- Scott Casber, Jeff Murphy, Tony Hager, Tim Harms, Steve Foster

Mike Doughty, Traviss Lloyd, Harry Miller, Doug Moses, Terry Allison, Ed Ruth, Jeff Murphy on Sat’s Takedown RADIO!

The Fight Network presents Takedown Radio broadcasting from the Brute Studios as Kemin Industries and 04 Water/ Blue 04 Water introduces Takedown Wrestling Radio, kev saib mem tes ntawm America cov kev ua si nawv!

Koom Scott Casber, Jeff Murphy, Tony Hager, Tim Harms, Steve Foster and Brad Johnson this Saturday from 9 a.m. mus 11 a.m. CST/ 10 a.m. mus 12 p.m. EST live on KXNO.com, TakedownRadio.com thiab IHeartRadio.com.

Enter our Super Hnub xya Singlet giveaway rau lub sij hawm rau nws yeej ib singlet txhua txhuaHnub xya of the year by following us on Facebook atfacebook.com/TakedownWrestling and on Twitter at @Takedownradio

Guests include: Mike Doughty, Traviss Lloyd, Harry Miller, Doug Moses, Terry Allison, Ed Ruth Jeff Murphy All times below are central

If you see Gable, chances are you see Mike Doughty chief fundraiser for the Dan Gable Museum, National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Waterloo. He’ll join us for his first in studio visit.

We’ll talk with in studio guest- Author Travis Lloyd- His new Book- Overcoming Emotional Trauma- Life Beyond Survival Mode “is a balance of personal stories and perspective that is interwoven, and it works!

9:00 a.m. – Harry Miller- The Color Analyst for the NAIA

9:15 a.m. – Doug Moses- Head Coach New Mexico Highlands

9:40 a.m. – Terry Allison, Coach and Dir. Of Sales Takedown Sportswear,Takedownshop.com

10:00 a.m. – Mike Doughty- one of the Directors for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame- He’s ready to take the Arctic Plunge in Iowa City

10:15 a.m. – Ed “Truth” Ruth- One of the toughest men at his weight, sits atop the 189 pound eight class on the Olympic Ladder. PSU proud, 3X NCAA Champ

10:35 a.m.Jeff Murphy- with the Kemin Report

10:50 AMAmy Ruble VP Marketing General Manager Wildrose Casinos

Txojkev thiab siv sib tham 866-333-5966 los sis 515-204-5966 ntawm 9 a.m. mus 11 a.m. CST Listen to the show on radio, computer, blackberry or iPhone on the I Heart Radio app, KXNO.com or on Takedownradio.com.

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Hosts for the 24th include- Scott Casber, Jeff Murphy, Tony Hager, Tim Harms, Steve Foster