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them live in the respective cities they represented. Instead, the new concept of the IFL would focus on camps and the fighters that already train in those camps. Also changing will be the five on five format to a more simplified three on three format. This was designed to allow more flexibility in matchmaking, as the teams would not be confined to pick one fighter in each weight class. Instead the three fighters can be from any weight class or they can all be from the same class. The "team" concept would still be somewhat intact as the camps would compete with each other for points in a final standing. Otto also announced that the IFL would extend an open invitation to any camps not already affiliated with the IFL to participate in "one off" events, where a non-IFL camp could challenge an IFL camp for supremacy. Similarly, any of the title defenses could also involve fighters who were not currently signed with the IFL in a "one off" fight. Otto announced that there would be eight shows in 2008 with no plans for a GP final.
152:. The UFC and IFL had a hostile relationship, as the UFC accused the IFL of and sued them for illegally using proprietary information obtained by hiring executives from the UFC organization. The IFL shot back with their own suit claiming the UFC was threatening potential partners not to work with the IFL, including Fox Sports Net (a deal with Fox Sports was later signed before resolution of the suit). The tension between the IFL and the UFC worsened with accusations that the IFL has attempted to buy out several top UFC fighters.
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Throwdown, an MMA equipment manufacturer. The ring would have been allowed more surface area to fight and gives fans a better view of the action. This
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high for male 18–34, a 17% rise over the previous record of 0.6. However this episode was criticized by MMA journalists and fans, saying it glorified violence and brutality. Kurt Otto apologized to fans, their fighters and coaches, and critics for the content of that show, and that "we made a mistake
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On May 8, 2008, the IFL revealed during a conference call that their August 15, 2008, event would feature the debut of a six-sided cage called "The Hex." This event was cancelled due to the company's financial problems, and no announcement was made in regards to when or if it would resume full-scale
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12/06 The IFL confirmed that four new teams will take part in extra league events during the 2007 season (similar to the
British Bulldogs status). One team will be led by BJJ specialist Mario Sperry and will be based in Brazil, a team based in San Diego will be led by PRIDE superstar Dan Henderson,
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Connecticut. Each event would have two camps competing each other in three on three match-ups while at least two titles would be defended at
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December 20, 2007, IFL Commissioner Kurt Otto made an announcement in regards to some major changes for the 2008 season. First and foremost, the team concept would be changed to instead focus on distinctive MMA camps. Otto reasoned that many of the teams did not train together, nor did many of
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developer and real estate industrialist
Richard J. Kurtz, authorized a merger agreement that coincided with its acquisition of the IFL. The IFL became the parent entity as Paligent agreed to change its name to International Fight League, Inc. Subsequently, on November 29, 2006, the IFL became a
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11/06 the IFL announced the 12th and final team of the 2007 season, the
Chicago-based Red Bears who will be coached by Russian MMA fighter Igot Zinoviev. The team, though based in Chicago, will be composed mostly of Russian fighters (somewhat similar to the Renzo Gracie-led NY Pitbulls who are
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Shamrock revealed that he and his team, the San Jose Razorclaws, were let go from the IFL. Shamrock thought that Razorclaw Brian Foster might still be offered a stay in the IFL but will join a different team due to his successful 2007 season and his entrance into the 2007
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September 25, 2007, the IFL underwent their very first IFL draft to find new talent to fill the ranks of fighters that were cut from their IFL contracts (due to poor records). The draft took place in the three different locations on October 13, 2007.
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Shamrock will coach the Northern California Lions. British MMA legend Ian Freeman was announced as the coach to the British-based British
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November 3, 2007, and the second on December 29, 2007. Each Grand Prix winner was crowned the first IFL champion of their weight class and awarded titles to defend during the 2008 season.
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stepped down from being the coach of the LA Anacondas to become the "face/spokesperson" of the IFL as well as the co-host of the "IFL Battleground" show on MYnetwork TV. Rutten was replaced by assistant coach Shawn
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940:. Reasoning was that Tompkins has "spread himself to thin" between his duties of coaching the Anacondas and becoming a new trainer at the Randy Couture owned gym in Las Vegas. A replacement has yet to be named.
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227:. That same month, Joe Favorito, former IFL senior vice president, cited financial troubles for the closing of the company on July 31, 2008. Anonymous sources stated that parent company of the UFC,
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on March 12, 2007, on MyNetworkTV scored a 0.8 household rating (1.12 million viewers), and gained 250% in all key male demographics (0.7 vs. 0.2) over February. This represented a new
231:, had bought the IFL. Other reports cited the UFC's airing of IFL footage on its programming, and the signing of previous IFL fighters, as an indirect confirmation of the purchase.
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was supposed to face Horwich for the IFL Middleweight title but Kennedy was called away to serve in the armed forces. Militech fighter Ryan McGivern took his place.
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1968:"More exposure for IFL? • Alex Marvez's MMA Blog - FOX Sports Blogs"
1929:"Statement on Team Name Change from Xtreme Couture to Team Tompkins"
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publicly traded company, under the symbol IFLI. Their
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112:(MMA) promotion billed as the world's first MMA
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1662:Solly Granatstein, Scott Pelley (2006-12-10).
198:) company, Paligent Inc., principally held by
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1812:"MNT Gains With IFL But Ratings Remain Small"
519:In 2007, the IFL made a television deal with
932:On 9/13/07 it was announced by the IFL that
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1732:IFL: Going, Going...Gone! UFC Here We Come?
1618:IFL Inks Broadcast Deal with Fox Sports Net
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1664:"Mixed Martial Arts: A New Kind Of Fight"
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2074:Breaking Down the Match-Up: UFC vs. IFL
2069:January 9, 2006. Retrieved May 6, 2006.
1834:"IFL BATTLEGROUND PREMIERS TO... 911?!"
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1864:"IFL COMMISH KURT OTTO APOLOGIZES"
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500:Deividas Taurosevicius
481:Deividas Taurosevicius
1874:on September 29, 2007
1844:on September 29, 2007
1668:60 Minutes (web site)
1554:List of IFL champions
1445:The IFL followed the
1220:IFL schedules/seasons
994:List of IFL champions
976:Quad City Silverbacks
970:Quad City Silverbacks
938:Los Angeles Anacondas
626:Quad City Silverbacks
589:Los Angeles Anacondas
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169:Quad City Silverbacks
2464:Colosseum Tournament
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1061:Vladimir Matyushenko
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604:Renzo Gracie Academy
437:def Jamal Patterson
435:Vladimir Matyushenko
418:Renzo Gracie Academy
399:Vladimir Matyushenko
381:Renzo Gracie Academy
177:Seattle Tiger Sharks
141:The Smashing Machine
18:Seattle Tiger Sharks
1575:Zuffa Purchases IFL
1370:Krzysztof Soszynski
1214:2007 IFL Grand Prix
974:2006(second half)-
772:San Jose Razorclaws
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2116:mixed martial arts
1737:2009-12-01 at the
1580:2010-06-11 at the
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405:American Top Team
369:American Top Team
307:Vs Ryan McGivern
278:Las Vegas, Nevada
269:February 29, 2008
181:New York Pitbulls
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551:IFL Battleground
532:IFL Battleground
530:The premiere of
457:Team Prodigy Vs
388:Vs Shad Lierley
349:Fabiano Scherner
314:Fabiano Scherner
246:
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167:, featuring the
108:was an American
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1491:Featherweight
1489:
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1418:Maurice Smith
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1406:Robbie Lawler
1404:
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1400:Carlos Newton
1397:
1396:Matt Lindland
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1380:Carlos Newton
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2385:Prospect FC
2333:Eternal MMA
2078:Sherdog.com
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1521:Heavyweight
1497:Lightweight
1412:Jeff Curran
1386:Jeremy Horn
1311:Jeremy Horn
1261:Jens Pulver
1139:Lightweight
1019:Heavyweight
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2558:M-1 Global
2548:RESPECT.FC
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1560:References
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1422:Marco Ruas
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