NEW YORK, NY (August 12, 2010) - Shine Fights Promotions’ highly-anticipated return to the MMA ring will take place on September 10 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA, it was announced today by Shine Fights COO Jason Chambers.
The Grand Prix format–an eight-man, single-elimination tournament taking place in one night–will be the first such event held in the United States in more than 15 years. The bout will be broadcast live on PPV by MultiVision Media, Inc., beginning at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. …

Nate Diaz vs. Gray Maynard
While both fighters possess crisp boxing, Maynard has the wrestling edge while Diaz has dangerous Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I expect this to be a back and forth battle going all over the Octagon and being decided by who can outmatch who on the ground. We all saw Joe Stevenson put a clinic on Diaz with his superior wrestling so it’s up to Diaz to bait for submission attempts.
Edge: Maynard
Evan Dunham vs. Efrain Escudero
Dunham is widely considered the underdog going into this fight but is unbeaten in …

The UFC’s Fight Night 20 card is now officially set with 11 bouts. FN20 marks the first time the promotion has traveled to Virginia where the event will be held at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax.
January 11th’s action shapes up as follows:
Main card:
Nate Diaz vs. Gray Maynard
Evan Dunham vs. Efrain Escudero
Tom Lawlor vs. Aaron Simpson
Brad Blackburn vs. Amir Sadollah
Under card:
Chris Leben vs. Jay Silva
Jesse Lennox vs. Rick Story
Nik Lentz vs. Thiago Tavares
Mike Guymon vs. Rory MacDonald
Kyle Bradley vs. Rafael dos Anjos
Gerald Harris vs. Mike Massenzio
Nick Catone vs. …

UFC Fight Night 20 which is likely to take place in Fairfax, Virginia (aka 6th-Round.com’s backyard) has now received a main event as well as an additional under card bout.
Lightweights Gray Maynard (9-0) and Nate Diaz (15-4) will meet in the Octagon to headline the evening. Maynard is expected to receive a title shot if he bests the always scrappy submission expert Diaz.
On the under card we will likely see the addition of two other lightweights both coming off of wins in Kyle Bradley (14-6) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (12-4).
Hitting …

George Mason University’s Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA played host to Ultimate Warrior Championship’s seventh show this past Saturday and it was a true barn burner.
6th-Round.com was cageside providing live coverage throughout the evening and we can attest that the crowd was thrilled from start to finish by the amazing display of athleticism and heart by all the fighters on the night’s card. UWC’s quality production further added polish to the event and will surely continue their growth with commitment to being the best MMA on the east coast.
Saturday in …