Marcão Santa Cruz and life after knockout in Abu Dhabi
An elite wrestler and Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Marcos “Santa Cruz” Oliveira had his day in the sun in the lead-up to the Abu Dhabi Fighting…
Shamil Abdurahimov
With no plans to succeed Fedor, Abu Dhabi GP winner comments on title
Even after winning the biggest MMA event in the Middle East, the ADFC, heavyweight Shamil Abdurahimov (12w, 1l) doesn't see himself as a potential successor…
Check out the “smooth” style of million-dirham GP winner
Shamil Abdurahimov isn't quite as versatile as Fedor Emelianenko, but he has faith in his takedowns and potent punch to make a splash in the MMA world. . .
Marcão all set for “all or all”
Marcos “Santa Cruz” Oliveira is the standard for the hard-nosed Brazilian fighter. It wasn't technical frills that set him apart from the rest, it was…
So no Bob Sapp will steal the show, Marcão sharpens up boxing in Abu Dhabi
Boxing coach to MMA whizes like Fabricio Werdum, Edson Drago, Fábio Silva and the Brazilian Olympic boxing team, Paulo “Cafuringa” has been working the mitts…
Marcos Oliveira in Thailand brushing up for ADFC, but Jiu-Jitsu still on the program
Marcos “Santa Cruz” Oliveira's end-of-the-year festivities were a bit different. As the black belt has the final of the ADFC – an MMA event shaking…
During lead-up to MMA showdown, fighter teaches Jiu-Jitsu in Emirates
Marcos Oliveira is a finalist in the Abu Dhabi ADFC event to pay out one million dirhams to the champion. Despite the promise of spoils…
Two fighters, one cage, one million
Following two action-packed rounds of ADFC’s Mixed Martial Arts championship, event-organizing company ISEE has officially announced March 11, 2011 as the date for Round three.…
Images of MMA in Abu Dhabi
MMA took front and center this October 22 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with the second installment of the ADFC event. Among the featured…