SFL INDIA INKS CANADIAN TV DEAL

Recently,  it was announced that Canadian-based MMA fighter Kultar "Black Mamba" Gill has signed a four fight contract with SFL, cementing the most prominent fighter of Indian ethnicity as a staple in the India-pased promotion.  Now SFL announces that his Canadian fans will be able to watch him on home turf as well.  SFL has formed a partnership with Canada's Fight Network and will begin airing SFL events as soon as July 19th.  

Here is the official press release from Super Fight League:

Fight Network Announces Broadcast Partnership with Indian MMA Promotion Super Fight League

Toronto – Canada’s Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, has become the official home for Super Fight League events from India.

One of the fastest growing international mixed martial arts entities, Super Fight League has already hosted three successful events, which will be premiering Thursdays on Fight Network, beginning with SFL 1 on July 19 at 9 p.m. ET.

SFL INDIA ANNOUNCES NEW SIGNINGS

The latest press release:

Super Fight League is proud to announce the signing of:
Jeff Monson
Satoshi Ishii
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Michael Page

Signed for 4 fight exclusive deals

SFL 4 : SEPTEMBER 2012 BENGALURU

(Mumbai, 24th June 2012) Super Fight League (SFL) is proud to announce the signings of: Jeff Monson, Satoshi Ishii, Rameau Sokoudjou and Michael Page for four fight exclusive deals.  India's top MMA Organsiation, Super Fight League continues to add to its impressive fighter roster with this second wave of signings, adding to its current stable of fighters which includes; Todd Duffee, James Thompson, Paul Kelly, Trevor Prangley and Professor X.

Jeff Monson


Fighting out of American Top Team, UFC Heavyweight Title Challenger and vet of DREAM, PRIDE and Strikeforce Jeff 'the Snowman' Monson (46 - 13- 1) is considered one of the world's top grapplers. Two-time Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Champion and No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Monson also holds the Heavyweight titles in the International Sport Karate Association and the Strength & Honor Championship. A BJJ Blackbelt and submission artist, Monson also holds a Masters Degree in Psychology.

With victories over Roy Nelson, Sergei Kharitonov, Mark Kerr and Ricco Rodriguez, Monson is an impressive addition to the SFL Heavyweight division.  SFL CEO Ken Pavia said: 'Jeff has achieved a high level of success fighting all over the world. We are very excited to add him to our roster and test him in our elite HW division. He is always entertaining and is one of the true personalities of the sport."

SFL 2 INDIA FINAL PRESS RELEASE

BOOM . POW . PUNCH KICK WOW
Super Fight League 2

Chandigarh,  Saturday 7th April

WATCH THE FULL EVENT LIVE & EXCLUSIVE AT YOUTUBE.COM/SFL
18.45 Indian Standard Time (IST) 06.15am PDT, 13.15 GMT on Saturday 7th April

(Mumbai, 4th April 2012) Boom . Pow . Punch Kick Wow! Super Fight League 2 is back this Saturday live from Chandigarh and once again fans from all over the world will be able to tune in and experience the action live and free on YouTube at 18.45 Indian Standard Time (IST) 06.15am PDT, 13.15 GMT on Saturday 7th April.

Featuring Duffee v Grove, Kelly v Healy and Shlemenko v Minowa alongside the best domestic talent and top music entertainment, SFL 2 promises to deliver a fantastic night of fights to fans live and free via YouTube.com/SFL.

Duffee v Grove (HW)

Headlining the fight-card will be the SFL debut of one of the most explosive and exciting young heavyweights on the planet today, American Todd Duffee. Renowned within the MMA community for possessing the fastest KO in UFC history. Duffy's appeal lies in a record that guarantees excitement; every fight he has ever been involved in has ended via knockout.

Up against Duffee is popular UK based South African Neil Grove, boasting an equally exciting record of all 11 wins coming via KO or TKO. Grove is counting on using experience to his advantage and is looking for the KO over Duffee. Both men will be looking to showcase their skills and make an impact with their SFL debuts in a classic crossroads fight.

Kelly v Healy (LW)
The big name fights do not stop there, as also on the card is Englishman Paul Kelly, a noted lightweight fighter famous for putting on exciting bouts thanks to his tenacity and kickboxing skills. A former three time winner of the UFC's fight of the night award, Kelly specializes in enthralling the crowd. He will get every chance to do so against Ryan Healy. Healy, an aggressive fighter with 10 knockouts to his name is promising a superior ground game following an intensive camp with Team Quest.

SFL INDIA ANNOUNCES 3 FIGHTS FOR CHANDIGARH CARD

The following is from a press release sent from India's Super Fight League:

SUPER FIGHT LEAGUE 2, Chandigarh, India, Saturday 7th April

Following the sell out success of SFL 1 (Mumbai, 20th March), India's first MMA Organization Super Fight League (SFL) is proud to announce the following fights have been confirmed for SFL 2 taking place on Saturday 7th April: 


Todd Duffee V Neil Grove
Paul Kelly V Gabe Ruediger
Alexander Schlemenko V Ikuhisa Minowa (Minowaman)

FULL EVENT LIVE & EXCLUSIVE AT YOUTUBE.COM/SFL Once again, fans from all over the world can tune in and watch the event live and free on the official SFL YouTube channel: YouTube.com/SFL.

Todd Duffee is a veteran of the UFC and DREAM and still holds the distinction of the fastest ever knock out victory in UFC history when he beat Tim Hague at UFC 102 in 7 seconds. A fearsome striker and talented wrestler, Duffee brings his explosive style to India for the first time and will need all of his skills when he faces UK based South African Neil "Goliath" Grove at Super Fight League 2. A Bellator Season 5 Heavyweight tournament semi finalist and former UCMMA Heavyweight champion, Grove also holds a victory over James "Colossus" Thompson, who beat Bob "The Beast" Sapp at SFL 1. His impressive record features 11 victories, all of which have come via KO or TKO. While nothing is ever certain in MMA, you can bet on fireworks when these two heavy handed fighters meet inside the O-Zone.

New mini doc on Neil Grove: http://youtu.be/dEXtJAp_Hjo

SFL PRESS RELEASE: TV DEAL WITH COLORS

COLORS acquires TV rights for Super Fight League
~ Super Fight League kicks off on Sunday, March 11th 2012 in Mumbai ~

Mumbai, March 9th 2012: COLORS collaborates with Raj Kundra and Sanjay Dutt of Super Fight League (SFL); the channel acquires Broadcast rights to telecast Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Having forayed into the sports entertainment genre with Ring Ka King, COLORS now marks its dominance in the alternative sports entertainment genre by adding the Super Fight League to its kitty. The Super Fight League is India's first professionally organized Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting league that kicks off on Sunday, March 11, 2012 in Mumbai and will be telecasted on COLORS.


Building on the growing interest in alternative and non-cricket sports entertainment, a unique format has been adopted for the Super Fight League. It will involve real freestyle fighting and will be preceded by 45 minutes of live Bollywood-style entertainment from leading stars including Bipasha Basu.

Bashir Amad, MMA Pioneer in Pakistan

from Tigers Gym India: "My good friend and associate Bashir Ahmad Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan recently gave a nice interview on bloody elbow : http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/3/2465544/an-interview-with-pakistani-mma-pioneer-and-pro-muay-thai-fighter Good stuff bashir , let the India vs Pakistan MMA rivalry begin ... it would be great to have a go between our camps at ONE Fighting Championship I have already spoken with the One FC CEO about your team and hope to get this started soon."

An Interview with Pakistani MMA Pioneer and Pro Muay Thai Fighter Bashir Ahmad

www.bloodyelbow.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Wall Photos

An Appeal from The CEO of Tigers Gym India : We are sending a team of participants led by Alan Fenandes to represent Tigers India at the BJJ internationals being held in bangkok thailand. Jitendra Khare has done a great job with the Admn work for the team arranging sponsors and co-ordinating all the important stuff. But 2 of the important team members Bharat Kandare and Chaitanya Gavali still need flight / visa sponsors which totals approximately Rs 36000/- for them both. We actually have just under 2 days to raise this amount and pay the travel agent since the tickets have already been issued. Please show your support for the team and contribute. If you are willing and able please call me on 9890381987 or email me on tigersgym@gmail.com Thanks guys !

By: Tigers Gym India

AUGUST 14, 2011

results from Tigers Gym India:
"Craziest Gym Wars till date : Mohammed Shahid wins 80 kgs tournament, Bharat Kandare wins 70 kg tournament , great win by Khriemelie Chhetri [Meme] in the under 50 kgs , Sudipto Marik wins and proves a point that his first win wasnt a fluke as he submits a kudo daido juku veteran by a 2nd round rear naked choke"

http://myjourneywithmixedmartialinindia.blogspot.com/2011/08/gym-wars-xii-mumbai.html : Results from Gym Wars XII - MMA in India

My Journey with Mixed Martial Arts in India: Gym Wars XII : Mumbai

myjourneywithmixedmartialinindia.blogspot.com