HDNet Fights Video Vault: Nick Gaston vs. Mike Guidry at "KOTC: Legacy" (6/2/2010 6:10:00 PM)
In this week's installment of HDNet Fights Video Vault, our weekly fight-of-the-week feature, we take a look at one of the sport's longest running promotions, King of the Cage. King of the Cage began broadcasting events on HDNet earlier this year, and already the agreement is providing dividends in the form of highlight-reel finishes. Heavyweights Nick "Afrozilla" Gaston and Nick Guidry faced each other at March's "King of the Cage: Legacy" in Reno, Nevada, and the pair delivered one such clip.
HDNet Fights Video Vault: Jaime Jara vs. Tim Means at "KOTC: Legacy" (5/5/2010 8:15:00 PM)
In the sport of mixed martial arts, even a submission specialist needs a little knockout power to be effective on the sport's bigger stages. For an example, look no further than a March "King of the Cage: Legacy" event between veteran middleweights Jamie Jara and Tim Means, who competed on the night's HDNet-televised main card. Each week HDNet and MMAjunkie.com release a new and exclusive fight from the ever-growing HDNet Fights video library. Stunning knockouts, slick submissions, shocking finishes and legendary brawls are the norm for this weekly feature.
Key Fights Fall Apart, But Locals Heat Up Kotc (4/17/2010 3:41:09 PM)
Several key fights fell apart prior to King of the Cage: Bad Boys II, but several local Detroit fighters stepped up to provide exciting bouts...
HDNet Fights Video Vault: Rich Clementi vs. Quinn Mulhern at "KOTC: Vengeance" (3/17/2010 5:45:00 PM)
For this week's installment of HDNet Fights Video Vault, our weekly fight-of-the-week feature, we again turn to last month's "King of the Cage: Vengeance" event. Earlier this month we presented the card's Mike Kyle vs. Travis Wiuff fight, and today, we look at UFC veteran Rich Clementi's bout with fast-rising welterweight Quinn Mulhern. The Feb. 12 HDNet-televised event gave Mulhern a perfect opportunity to score a highly publicized win over an established veteran of 61 professional fights. Clementi, though, entered the fight with a three-fight win streak and three consecutive submission wins.
KOTC champ Bobby Green promises exciting fights as he targets UFC contract (3/5/2010 7:30:00 PM)
Bobby "King" Green (13-3) got his start fighting in backyards with no thought of YouTube stardom. Green sized up who he wanted to fight that day and put socks on his hands to protect them while 100 or so acquaintances milled about. Then, it was go time. "I just tried to entertain the crowd," Green recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: WEC matchmaker Sean Shelby, KOTC champ Bobby Green (3/2/2010 4:35:00 PM)
After countless requests from listeners and some ol' fashioned arm-twisting, MMAjunkie.com Radio is very pleased to welcome to today's show World Extreme Cagefighting matchmaker Sean Shelby. The WEC executive joins us in studio to talk about his unique job. Also on the show is the always-entertaining Bobby Green, the recently crowned King of the Cage junior welterweight champion and one of MMA's top prospects. MMAjunkie.com Radio begins at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
HDNet Outlines Dream, Sengoku, K-1, XFC, KOTC Plans (2/26/2010 9:00:00 AM)
by Michael David SmithFiled under: DREAM, K1, Sengoku, King of the Cage, HDNetAfter hearing from a few mixed martial arts fans who were wondering how they could watch the upcoming Dream.13 and Sengoku 12 cards in North America, I checked in with HDNet to get some details on the network's plans for televising fight cards -- some live, some on tape -- for the spring of 2010.HDNet Outlines Dream, Sengoku, K-1, XFC, KOTC Plans originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
HDNet Fights Video Vault: Mike Kyle vs. Travis Wiuff at "KOTC: Vengeance" (2/23/2010 6:45:00 PM)
Earlier this month, HDNet and King of the Cage announced a new partnership that will put live KOTC shows on the all-high-definition cable station each month. The broadcast deal, marketed as "Mark Burnett Presents: King of the Cage," kicked off Feb. 12 with "KOTC: Vengeance." In this week's installment of HDNet Fights Video Vault, we take a look at one of the event's featured bouts: Mike Kyle and Travis Wiuff. And the ending is sure to spark some debate.
Weekend Rundown: Lopez, Cullum Retain KOTC Titles (2/15/2010 8:50:26 AM)
Two-division King of the Cage champion Tony Lopez retained his heavyweight crown with a first-round submission victory against Tyler East at KOTC “Vengeance” on Friday at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. The end came with just six seconds remaining in round one.
Burnett, KOTC Reach Multi-Year Deal with HDNet (2/1/2010 11:26:59 AM)
HDNet announced a multi-year deal on Monday to air “Mark Burnett Presents: King of the Cage” live events every month on its cable channel.
Weekend Rundown: Yamaguchi Captures KOTC Crown (2/1/2010 1:50:29 AM)
Shooto mainstay Mamoru Yamaguchi submitted the previously unbeaten Frank Baca by second-round rear-naked choke to capture the King of the Cage junior flyweight championship in the KOTC “Toryumon”
UFC signs Rory MacDonald, undefeated 20-year-old KOTC champion (10/15/2009 2:00:00 PM)
Undefeated King of the Cage champion Rory MacDonald (9-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. The Canadian's coach, David Lea of Team Toshido MMA in Bristish Columbia, Canada, announced the signing on the popular MMA forum, The Underground. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and no debut date was disclosed for the young fighter.
UFC Signs Undefeated KOTC Champ Rory MacDonald (10/15/2009 6:08:16 AM)
Undefeated Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald has signed a four-fight deal with the UFC, joining the promotion's deep 170-pound roster. MacDonald's signing was today announced on The Underground, with his Octagon debut to-be-determined.
UFC Signs KOTC Champ Mike “Joker” Guymon to Four-Fight Deal (10/10/2009 4:05:48 AM)
The UFC has added King of the Cage welterweight champ Mike "Joker" Guymon to its 170-pound roster, according to Guymon, who announced the four-fight deal on Friday on The Underground. Guymon (11-2-1), who has won five-straight and 9 of his last 10 dating back to 2004, holds a notable win over Anthony Lapsley as well as losses to Pat Healy and Diego Sanchez.
Kotc Champ Joker Guymon Realizes Ufc Dream (10/10/2009 1:15:11 AM)
King of the Cage welterweight titleholder Michael "The Joker" Guymon relinquished his belt and signed a four-fight deal with the UFC...
UFC signs KOTC welterweight champ Mike "Joker" Guymon to multi-fight deal (10/9/2009 12:10:00 PM)
Longtime King of the Cage fighter and current 170-pound title-holder Mike "Joker" Guymon (11-2-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has signed a four-fight deal with the UFC. The 35-year-old fighter announced the deal on the MMA forum The Underground, and MMAjunkie.com has learned the deal, which spans 18 months, was finalized during the past couple days. No debut date or opponent has been determined for the welterweight fighter, who enters the UFC with five consecutive wins via stoppage and a 9-1 record since 2004.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: MFC winner Travis Lutter and KOTC champ Mike "Joker" Guymon (10/5/2009 3:15:00 PM)
UFC veteran Travis Lutter (10-5), who on Saturday night earned his first MMA win since November 2006, and King of the Cage champion Mike "Joker" Guymon (11-2-1) will call in to today's edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio. Lutter will discuss the aftermath of his unanimous-decision win over Canadian submission ace Jason MacDonald, while Guymon will also share the details of his weekend victory. MMAjunkie.com Radio, which today again features guest host Marc Laimon, begins at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch the show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Spiritwolf Goes For Kotc Gold On Thursday (10/1/2009 12:47:56 AM)
Gunning for a title is the only thing on Waachiim Spiritwolf's mind right now, and on Thursday night at King of the Cage he'll get that chance...
Tim Boetsch Takes First Step Back At Kotc (8/12/2009 1:03:50 PM)
Former UFC light-heavyweight Tim Boetsch takes his first step back towards redemption at King of the Cage this Saturday in Everett, Wash. ...
Tim Boetsch on KOTC debut, possible Strikeforce future (7/27/2009 11:04:35 AM)
Former UFC light heavyweight Tim Boetsch will be back in the cage on Aug. 15 in a matchup against IFL veteran Aaron Stark at King of the Cage “Thunderstruck” in Everett, Washington. In his UFC debut at UFC 81, Boetsch (8-3) became an immediate fan favorite with his dismantling of David Heath on ten days notice. But one win and two losses were enough for him to be handed his walking papers after UFC 96 in March. read more
Tim Boetsch talks KOTC debut, possible future with Strikeforce (7/27/2009 11:04:35 AM)
Former UFC light-heavweight Tim Boetsch will be back in the cage on Aug. 15 in a matchup against IFL veteran Aaron Stark at King of the Cage “Thunderstruck” in Everett, Washington. Boetsch (8-3) in his UFC debut at UFC 81 became an immediate fan favorite with his dismantling of David Heath on ten days notice. But a 1-2 record after was enough for him to be handed his walking papers. read more
KOTC: Capital Excalibur Results (7/19/2009 1:48:02 PM)
Kerr Hits KOTC Cage July 18 (7/14/2009 3:36:55 PM)
Mark Kerr has some fight left in him. The 40-year-old UFC and Pride Fighting Championships veteran will meet Nick Penner in a featured match at King of the Cage “Capital Excalibur” this Saturday at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Kerr (15-10, 1 NC), who rose to prominence in the early days of Pride and the UFC, will carry a four-fight-losing streak into the bout -- his first since a September 2008 submission loss to American Top Team’s Jeff Monson.
Kerr Hits KOTC Cage July 18 (7/14/2009 3:36:55 AM)
Mark Kerr has some fight left in him. The 40-year-old UFC and Pride Fighting Championships veteran will meet Nick Penner in a featured match at King of the Cage “Capital Excalibur” this Saturday at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Kerr (15-10, 1 NC), who rose to prominence in the early days of Pride and the UFC, will carry a four-fight-losing streak into the bout -- his first since a September 2008 submission loss to American Top Team’s Jeff Monson.
Spiritwolf Wins, Earns Next Shot At Kotc Title (12/29/2008 12:09:57 PM)
The newest welterweight contender in King of the Cage comes by way of one of the top grapplers on the planet, Dean Lister, who sent Waachim Spiritwolf into his fight last week to not only get a win, but get a shot at the 170lb championship...
Spiritwolf Wins, Earns Next Shot At Kotc Title (12/16/2008 3:37:56 AM)
The newest welterweight contender in King of the Cage comes by way of one of the top grapplers on the planet, Dean Lister, who sent Waachim Spiritwolf into his fight last week to not only get a win, but get a shot at the 170lb championship...
KOTC Intends to Continue to Operate Normally (10/21/2008 5:13:00 PM)
KOTC: Bio Hazard Quick Results (8/16/2008 5:05:01 AM)
Camacho Defends KOTC Title Tonight (8/14/2008 2:45:01 PM)
ShoXC: Hector Lombard, Cyrille Diabate and KOTC champ Keith Berry in action June 27 (5/19/2008 5:09:34 AM)
Promising welterweight fighter, Hector Lombard, will make his highly anticipated Elite XC debut at the next ShoXC Challenger Series event (which will be outdoors) at the Sycuan Casino & Resort in San Diego, Calif.on Showtime, June 27, according to FiveOuncesofPain.com. No opponent has been named at this time. Cyrille Diabate ' another recent Elite XC acquisition '
Wetherspoon, Lapsley Stalemate at KOTC (5/16/2008 12:00:00 AM)
By Dave Mandel on Friday, May 16, 2008HIGHLAND, Calif. -- King of the Cage returned to the San Manuel Casino on Thursday one title fight shy, after a scheduled 160-pound championship match between
KOTC Vet Reggie Orr Chosen for “The Ultimate Fighter 7? (2/13/2008 9:15:31 AM)
King of the Cage fighter Reggie “Iron” Orr (4-5-1), a 24-year-old who first turned pro more than six years ago, has been chosen as a cast member for “The Ultimate Fighter 7.“ That's the word from a source close to the fighter who told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) about the selection. “The Ultimate Fighter 7,” which debuts April 2
KOTC Lightweight Champ Joe Camacho (1/26/2008 7:44:00 PM)
Toby Glenn and Steve Cujo talked with the King of the Cage Lightweight Champion Joe Camacho. He just got a big win over Thomas "The Wildman" Denny at a King of the Cage show. He overwhelmed Denny and really took the fight to him. We talked to Joe about his carrier and what he is doing next. It was a great interview and something motivational to listen to.
Camacho Stops Denny for KOTC Crown (1/25/2008 12:00:00 AM)
By Cesar Garcia (Photos by D. Mandel) on Friday, January 25, 2008HIGHLAND, Calif., Jan. 24 -- One way or another, confidence played a big role Thursday in Joe Camacho (Pictures)'s TKO victory over Thomas Denny (Pictures) in front of a packed house at the San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
“Krazy Horse” Arrested Again, Off KOTC Card (1/22/2008 11:26:00 AM)
Other News: Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett Arrested Again, Off KOTC Card (1/21/2008 10:02:50 PM)
Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett Arrested Again, Off KOTC Card
Villasenor Returns at KOTC: Warlords in Feb (1/13/2008 6:18:00 PM)
Other News: KOTC Canada Announces Victor Valimaki To KOTC Team (1/7/2008 4:42:28 PM)
KOTC Canada Announces Victor Valimaki To KOTC Team