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NEW YORK, May 8, 2008  The International Fight League (IFLI: OTC.BB) today announced it is in the process of developing a hexagon-shaped mixed Martial Arts ring, to be used in future IFL competitions. The new ring, created in conjunction with Throwdown Industries, the makers of Throwdown Energy Drink, will debut on Friday, August 15, at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J. The fight card for that event will be announced in June.

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Scot Fairclough has been forced to withdraw from his Light Heavy Weight bout against Roman Webber at this Saturdays Cage Rage 26: Extreme.

Fairclough sustained a broken hand during training and due to the timescale no opponent could be found to face Webber, and as a result the entire fight is off the card.

Speaking of the turn of events Webber stated:

“Dave called me earlier and let me know the news. It’s a shame that I am not fighting on the card now as I was really looking forward to it. I have trained really hard for this one, but these things happen, and have to me in the past, so I know what it’s like................I know they have been ringing round to find someone, but because it’s so late in the day, it hasn’t been successful. There are guys out there in the division, but aren’t necessarily peaked and ready to go.”

The card for Rage 26: Extreme currently stands as follows:

Ian Freeman Vs. Paul Cahoon (Light Heavyweight Championship)
Ch'e Mills Vs. Marios Zaromskis
Rodney Faverus Vs. James Zikic
Ross Mason Vs. Ross Pointon
Mark Epstein Vs. Matt Ewin (Middleweight Championship)
Henrique Nogueira Vs. Marc Goddard
Paul Reed Vs. Brad Pickett
Kev Sims Vs. Popek Rak
Chris Rice Vs.  Edegelson Lue
Harvey Harra Vs. Gary Kelly

We will be covering Cage Rage 26: Extreme as it happens from Birmingham NEC on May 10th, so keep it locked to The Fight Site for all the results.

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My name is Marc Aplin, at the age of 21 I moved to Thailand to train and eventually fight in the countries national sport of 'Muay Thai' or to many westerners 'Thai Boxing'.

Known as one of the most devastating sports in the world and trademarked by its lasting inuries and painful / exhausting training regime, the first question I am often asked is why I would do it. Why would you give up a near perfect life in the UK where I was surrounded by my family, working full time in a very well paid job and my own apartment?

I think it all comes down to 'ambition' and pursuing your dreams and what you love. Far too much in England we push things back "I'll do it one day" or "I couldn't do that, I don't have the time..." and every other excuse we can thing of not to do something. Life is for living and if something is possible, no matter how difficult, we should give it our best shot because we only get one chance...

Anyway, I don't want to go all Bruce Lee style philosophical on you, feel free to click 'read more' for a full story about how I ended up coming to Thailand, as well as my plans and aims whilst over here.

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Prague, Czech Republic

David Rosmon def. Felipe Enomoto via Submission (Armbar), Round 1
Lukas Turecek def. Hrvoje Kisicek via Submission (Armbar), Round 1
Bohumil Lungrik def. Kamil Cibinski via TKO, Round 2
Yasubey Enomoto def. Danny Doherty via Submission (Armbar), Round 2
Robert Sarkozi def. Tomas Kuzela via Decision
Igor Pokrajac def. Jan Antoska via Submission (Armbar), Round 2
Andre Reinders def. Rafael Silva via Submission (Armbar), Round 2
Pavel Botka def. Dan Severn via Decision

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03/05/2008: Doncaster, England

Lanus Jones def. Serge Clichko via TKO, Round 1      
Wayne Murray def. Mark O'Toole via Decision (Unanimous)
Dan Hardy def. Daniel Weichel via TKO, Round 2
Ross Pearson def. Aidan Marron via Submission (Armbar), Round 2
Jason Ball def. Leslee Ojugbana via TKO, Round 2
Martin Thompson def. Tengiz Tedoradze via TKO, Round 1     

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 03/05/2008: Tokyo, Japan

Noboru Tahara def. Katsuya Murofushi via TKO (Cut), Round 2, 0:46
Hayate Usui def. Sakae Kasuya via Decision (Majority), Round 2, 5:00
Bendy Casimir def. Shinji Sasaki via Decision (Unanimous), Round 3, 5:00
Yusuke Endo def. Vince Ortiz via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1, 3:34
Yasuhiro Urushitani  Vs. Ryuichi Miki - Draw, Round 3, 5:00
Trenell Young def. Takeshi Inoue via Decision (Unanimous), Round 2, 5:00
Akitoshi Tamura def. Rumina Sato via Submission (North/South Choke), Round 3, 2:37
David Baron def. Hayato Sakurai via Submission (Guillotine Choke), Round 1, 4:50
Takashi Nakakura def. Ganjo Tentsuku via Decision (Unanimous), Round 3, 5:00

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Shorty Meets ‘The Colossus'

Win or lose James Thompson is an amazing fighter to watch, and an marvellous advert for MMA in the U.K.

TFS: With both you and Kimbo being excellent strikers is it inevitable that one of you is ending the night looking at stars?
 
JT: I don’t see how it’s inevitable, whenever you have two aggressive guys in there swinging for the fences, there's always a good chance that could happen.
My job is really just to make sure he’s the one seeing the stars.
 
TFS: What is your prediction for the fight?
 
JT: Me having my hands raised with a smile on my face
 
TFS: How is your training going for this fight?
 
JT: My training is going really well, training hard as always. i’m working on filling up the holes in my game.
 
TFS: With a victory against Kimbo, would you be looking for a chance at the title?
 
JT:  I don’t like to look too far ahead, but whatever organisation your in; i always think you should be aiming for the top, otherwise what's the point of being there. It’s one step at a time at the moment but that’s definitely my long term plan.
 
TFS: Some people have said Kimbo’s street edge gives him an advantage in sanctioned bouts, whereas others notably Chuck Liddell have stated anyone can go out and start knocking people out, what’s your view on his background?
 
JT: I respect Kimbo's background as a great marketing tool that has put him where he is. in that sense i think he has done a great job. as for giving him an edge in a pro fight, not at all.

I don’t think it’s too hard to beat a few fat guys up at a barbecue, i only wish i would i would have grown a beard and picked on a few people so i be making the kind of money he’s making today.
 
TFS: Is there anything you would like to say to fans that are thinking of tuning into the fight?
 
JT: It’s another massive step in the evolution of MMA, just imagine if you go out, and miss it, what will you say to your gran kids when they ask you ‘where were you when the colossus conquered Kimbo'?
 
TFS: All MMA fans love your risky ‘Gong and Dash’ technique, will it be used against Kimbo, and do you think it is this technique that makes you so exciting to watch?
 
JT: I never like to say whether i'm going to use it or not, but the gong 'n dash does un-nerve opponents and is very entertaining to watch. i guess you’ll have to tune in and see.
 
TFS: You’re also well known for your stare-downs prior to the fight, do you think you can truly win a fight before it starts?
 
JT: In my experience I can honestly say that i have won some fights in the stare-down, as the competition gets harder, the top level opponents, really won’t be phased but the fans always like a good stare-down and it can sett he tone for the fight.
 
TFS: You haven’t had a fight go out of the first round in almost two years, this has made you fascinating to watch, and although attributing somewhat to many of your losses, it has made you a fan favourite, do you intend to keep it this way?
 
JT: My scale of fighting has always been head on. i do want to keep this style, as it makes me an exciting fighter however if i could temper that with a little reserve now and again, i don’t think that would be a bad thing.
 
TFS: Was fighting in PRIDE the biggest achievement of your career?
 
JT: Yes, fighting in japan was great. the fans have such a respect and knowledge for the sport. it was truly an honour to fight there.
 
TFS: Do you have bad luck in Cage Rage?
 
JT: It defiantly seems that way.
 
TFS: How long have you been training at Extreme Couture? Why the move? Do you still do some training back home?

JT: I'm actually training in the U.K. for this fight, i had a great time and learnt a lot at extreme couture the people were great and the sparring was excellent, however with it being such a big gym with so many fighters, i felt i needed more personal attention to fill the holes in my game. My training here in the U.K. is specifically tailored to following a certain game plan. I'm drilling, sparring and going over techniques constantly.

TFS: I was a huge fan of Ultimate Combat, do you miss those days? Can they be credited somewhat for your fame, as this was where PRIDE noticed your ability?
 
JT: I have fond memories of Ultimate Combat as it was at the beginning of my career. it was there that i created my character and fighting style. the promoters did send off a video of me to PRIDE, and i am greatful for that opportunity.
 
TFS: How difficult was it stepping into bouts with legends like Don Frye and Dan Severn?
 
JT: It wasn’t difficult at all as i had great respect and admiration for them. I thought it was a great chance for me to beat the people i was watching fight not too long before.
 
TFS: Any final words?
 
JT: Parsnip!

Seriously thanks for your time.
 
I’d like to thank all my supporters in the US, U.K., and around the world, and a special thanks to the Warwagon.
 
TFS: Who for you is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world right now?
 
JT: Anderson Silva
 
TFS: Who is the toughest man you have faced & how does Kimbo measure up?
 
JT: Alexander Emilianenko…     not very well
 
 
TFS: If you weren’t a professional athlete, how do you think you’d be earning a living?
 
JT: A comedian - who hurts people if they don’t laugh at my jokes
 
Cheers guys
 
James ‘The Colossus’ Thompson
 
www.thecolossus.co.uk

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UFC® Light Heavyweight Tito Ortiz looks back at his fight with Rashad Evans and where he thinks he can beat Lyoto Machida. You can see Ortiz vs. Machida at UFC® 84 Live only on pay-per-view and on Yahoo! Sports Saturday May 24th.

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The road to redemption for former Champion Sean Sherk begins with his battle against UFC® Lightweight Champion BJ Penn at UFC® 84. Why Sherk feels he's just as much natural ability as Penn. You can see Penn vs. Sherk LIVE only on pay-per-view and on Yahoo! Sports Saturday May 24th.

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03/05/2008: Cage Rage Contenders, Ireland

Peter Wilson def. Gary Morris via TKO, Round 3      
Connor McGregor  def. Mo Taylor via TKO, Round 1     
Steve McCombe def. Paul Cowzer via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1     
Sergei Masloboew def. Colin Laird via TKO, Round 1     
Aisling Daly def. Myriem el Banouti via TKO, Round 1     
Emmet McNally def. Boulvin Ludo via KO, Round 1     
Bastien Huveneers def. Dave Kelly via Submission (Kimura), Round 1     
Wim Deputter def. Thomas Maguire via Decision (Unanimous), Round 3     
Owen Roddy def. Amin El Allali via Submission (Armbar), Round 1

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03/05/2008: England

Rob Davison def. Mark Budd via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1,     0:38
Andrew Fisher def. Edgar Kudzhoyan via Submission (Triangle Choke), Round 1, 3:42
Nathan Boyce def. Karl Merry via TKO, Round 1,     4:13

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