After a long devoted career to the HIT Squad, Marc Fiore resigned yesterday. Fiore announced the news on Facebook today to address the many questions and rumors spreading. He stated, "I resigned from the gym yesterday. I am very thankful to Finney and his staff and I wish him nothing but the best."

Last Friday, the Sears Centre saw 11-cage rumbling bouts at the XFO 39. In the main event, Jeff Curran and Billy Vaughn went three full rounds. Throughout, Curran impressing judges by punching, grappling and kneeing his way to a flawless victory chosen by unanimous decision. In the co-main main event, Varner made quick work of Tyler combs rendering him unconscious via north south choke in round one.

Following the crowning of four Combat USA Illinois state champions on Saturday night, the lineup for July's interstate showdown with Wisconsin is now set. Louis Taylor, Jonatas Novaes, Neil Magny, and David Sachs all reigned victorious and earned a trip to the organization's tournament finale.

Tonight marks the debut event for Combat USA and its tournament format into the Illinois market. Make sure to stay tuned to US Combat Sports for the complete play-by-play coverage of tonight's action from the Memorial Hall in Racine.

The Bellator Fighting Championship makes its debut in New Jersey, today at Caesar's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Below is the live play by play and quick results of Bellator 44. Fights are scheduled to start at 8:00 PM E.T. Jay Silva def. Gemiyale Adkins via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) Round 1: Adkins does not come out to his usual custom theme music. Looks svelte as a middleweight, though still more stocky than Silva. Adkins stalks in. Silva not doing much to establish range control with his superior reach. Lands a leg kick against his shorter opponent. Silva is the more experienced and seems to have the advantage but Adkins looks to be the more relaxed man. Silva ...