2010-03-08

A Tussle Worth Watching

The title fight between Fernando Vieira and Martin Svensson has made Sherdog's 10 March Tussles Worth Watching list!

"With an opponent for rising star and designated headliner Hamid Corassani not yet confirmed, the current marquee matchup at The Zone’s sixth effort is this bout for the promotion’s vacant featherweight title. Frontier MMA’s 6-foot-1 Svensson is one of the tallest 145-pounders in the game, and Viera is a BJJ world champion and teammate of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Can Svensson exploit his home field advantage or will the game BJJ black belt be too big of a challenge for the young Swede?"

Read the full article at Sherdog.

2010-03-07

Ali Ameziane vs. Christopher Wassberg at Evolution

Next up on the Evolution fight card: Ali Ameziane (Pancrase Gym) will make his pro debute against returning Christopher Wassberg (Gladius MMA).

2010-03-06

Jens Ösling out due to injury

He will be replaced by Tor Olav Hauge in the fight against Kristoffer Murén.

2010-02-26

Sebastian Cepeda vs. Peter Engdahl at The Zone FC 6 - Evolution

Next up on the Evolution fightcard is a -69kg fight between Sebastian Cepeda (VBC) and Peter Engdahl (Kött FC).

2010-02-24

Dennis Rau vs. Tommy Blom

Two The Zone debutants will face of in -84 kg fight. Tommy Blom (Gladius MMA) of Krav Maga fame will face german striker Dennis Rau (Alligator Rodeo Team) at The Zone FC 6 - Evolution.

2010-02-23

Interview with Christoffer Svensson at Nyheter24

You can read an interview in swedish with Christoffer Svensson (Gladius MMA) at news site Nyheter24.

2010-02-17

Fernando Vieira vs. Martin Svensson for The Zone FC title

The Zone FC title in -66kg will be up for grabs at 'Evolution'!

All the way from Brazil comes BJJ blackbelt and world champion Fernando Vieira (Universidade da Luta/Brazil). Facing him is The Zone veteran Martin Svensson (Frontier MMA), well known to The Zone fans for his spectacular fighting style and solid performance in previous The Zone events.

Be sure not to miss 'Evolution' on March 27th!

2010-02-16

Win tickets to The Zone FC 6 - Evolution on Facebook

Enter our prize draw to win two tickets to The Zone FC 6 - Evolution! To win, do the following:
- If you're not already a member, join the our facebook group.
- Invite your friends to join the group.
- Write on the group's wall that you have done so.

The draw will be concluded on February 24th.

2010-02-12

Elina Nilsson vs. Melissa Lan at The Zone FC 6 - Evolution

Elina Nilsson (Gladius MMA/Shooters MMA) will face Melissa Lan (Team Purmerend/Holland) in a -66 kg fight, originally scheduled for The Zone FC 4.

2010-02-11

Image gallery of the new cage

The new cage has finished production and is ready for action at the upcoming The Zone FC 6 - Evolution. Click the image to go to the gallery.