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All fighters please call me asap!

All Fighters, I would like a phone call from each of you (978) 815 4399 or your management in regards to the upcoming fights February 21st for GFL. I just would like to iron out all the details with all of you. I am still missing Medicals from a few fighters, Music from almost all of you, and some i just havent heard from since the day i matched your fight. Fighters, it is common to keep in contact with the matchmaker from time to time so that we can make this a very good experience for you. We… Continue

Added by Dan Bonnell on February 3, 2009 at 8:38am — 1 Comment

Message to the fighters

Fighters,

Tickets are in, We need to know how many you'd like and where to send them. Please contact me and give me a count. There is an incentive to selling the tickets as you know. You do earn a percentage of the tickets you sell and after selling so many you receive a pair of free tickets to do with what you like. take advantage of this and you will make a significant increase in your pay for your fight!

Contact me at: danbonnell@yahoo.com

978 815 4399

or the GFL… Continue

Added by Dan Bonnell on January 10, 2009 at 3:15pm — No Comments

Im excited

I hope everyone is getting as excited as i am,

I took my first walk threw the "new" Venue and let me tell you i was very impressed!

As fighters you will have that feel of fighting in a professional atmosphere i promise you! this place is huge and we will definitely sell out. from the size of the locker rooms to the feel of the seats this place is just sick.

The Theater can be found upstairs and holds roughly 1400 people! Honestly every seat in the house is great. Front row is so… Continue

Added by Dan Bonnell on January 8, 2009 at 4:25pm — No Comments

The Forum has been updated with Info for GFL2

Please check all the updated threads on the forum. Rules, Medicals,emails, etc. Thank you

Added by Dan Bonnell on January 3, 2009 at 3:25pm — No Comments

GFL 2 Card is up on the forum

check it out

Added by Dan Bonnell on December 31, 2008 at 2:06pm — No Comments

NE MMA Article

GFL 2: “Capitol Punishment” Announced Feb. 21st in Concord, NH

By tim on December 17th, 2008

(Concord, New Hampshire) - Global Fight League Matchmaker Dan Bonnell announced today that the GFL’s second installment would originate from the Capitol Theatre in Concord, New Hampshire on February 21st, 2009. The GFL is sticking with it’s theme of presenting mixed martial arts events in smaller, more intimate venues harkening back to the old-school days of boxing and providing… Continue

Added by Dan Bonnell on December 17, 2008 at 8:08pm — 1 Comment

February 21st GFL 2 "Capitol Punishment"

I am Matching this card now. If you have interest please email me at danbonnell@yahoo.com

Where: Concord NH
Capitol Theater

When: Saturday 8pm

Weigh ins Friday night

Added by Dan Bonnell on December 17, 2008 at 1:32pm — 1 Comment

UFC Fright for the Troops

Um.

Oh.

Dear.

Oh.

MyGod.

That was two of the nastier moments in MMA i've ever ever ever seen.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, i make reference to two limbs.

The arm of Razak Al-Hassan. Look it up.

The leg of Corey Hill. Look it up. And it's on UFC.com. Wasn't part of the televised card.

But if you think the first one's nasty and it turns yer stomach, don't even type "Cor" into google,… Continue

Added by Brendan McNamara on December 11, 2008 at 11:08pm — 2 Comments

Late discussion but I don't have Versus

which irritates me to no end (okay, that's a lie, it usually ends when the fights that were on VErsus that i wanted to watch get uploaded to any of the many mma video sites around the internets) but i finally watched the Torres-Tapia fight and... come on.

Now, i was never the hugest boxing fan, seemed a little too formulaic most bouts for me but i remember the first time i watched bantamweights there (different actual weight, i know, but yunno, little dudes) i was astounded. they… Continue

Added by Brendan McNamara on December 6, 2008 at 4:17pm — 3 Comments

Has Dana White lost his mind?

Word number one: nice. The new GFL graphic looks F'ing great. Well done, whoever did that, approved it, coded it up here... all ya'll. sick nasty.

Okay, now I'm not a Dana White basher but this latest bru-ha-ha with two of his marquee fighters, an up and coming heavyweight and, really, a whole camp over some guys not wanting to sign over lifetime rights to use their likenesses to the UFC - most notably, Jon Fitch, who proved himself a tough son of a bitch beyond any doubt in his… Continue

Added by Brendan McNamara on November 20, 2008 at 9:29pm — 2 Comments

The changing of the guard... thoughts on UFC 91

Okay, what were ya'll more surprised by? The fact that Lesnar TKO'd Couture in the second round or how quickly Kenny Florian served up Joe Stevenson (quicker if not as brutally as BJ Penn dismantled the game competitor?)

Demian Meias ju-jitsu was insane, by the way. I felt sort of bad for Quarry since he had to chase his opponent around the ring last fight... maybe he should have brought out the "rock crusher" again?

And Tamdan McCrory & Dustin Hazelett... i'm psyched… Continue

Added by Brendan McNamara on November 18, 2008 at 2:20pm — 2 Comments

Guys we made the paper!

Global Fight League kicks off in smashing style

By Evan Mugford

Staff writer

EXETER, N.H. — A new brand of entertainment punched and kicked its way into New England's limelight last Thursday at the Loka Theater.

It was the premiere of the Global Fight League — the area's newest mixed martial arts association — and for those many who attended the high-adrenaline event, whether to root on their local fighter or simply watch some professional MMA bouts, it was a… Continue

Added by Chris Fisette on November 17, 2008 at 11:22am — 4 Comments

The long awaited first GFL fight is in the books.

The Global Fight leagues first event “The Harvest” took the fans that packed into the historic IOKA Theater in Exeter NH to the edge of their seats and left them wanting more! If you were not there you missed something special …

18 men worked long and hard for this night, they left it all in octagon, blood, sweat, heart, and pride, but only 9 of them could come out on top.

Chris Fisette was one of those fighters who came out on top at Thursday night’s event against Brain… Continue

Added by Jon Mattarocchia on November 16, 2008 at 1:50pm — No Comments

Fight Number 1 in the Books

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone, from the staff at the Ioka, to the fighters and everyone behind the scenes...........There were a few bumps in the road, but overall the night was amazing and I am glad to be a part of it. With every new fight we will only get better and in no time the there will be lines down the street just to get in. Congrats again to all the winners and congrats to the GFL!!!!!

The Ringmaster (I thought this name might be catchy....haha)

Added by Mike Koutrobis on November 15, 2008 at 2:05pm — 1 Comment

Need fighers for Dec 11

Fighters,

Right now i have 10 unconfirmed fights. i also have 5 amateur fighters looking for fights. the amateur weights are 135, 145, 155, 185, 205.

i am alos looking for some more fights to line up just in case people drop out or we have problems with medicals. if you are interested in fighting December 11th for GFL in Exeter at the Ioka and want a kick ass video done please reply to this message asap so we can film you this week.

Thanks,

Dan… Continue

Added by Dan Bonnell on November 15, 2008 at 8:53am — No Comments

Congrats!

The GFL event was spectacular! It was a thrill to be in the stands in such an intimate venue! Congrats to all the GFL team members and most importantly to all the incredible fighters! I am so proud of my husband Ben! He rocked it! I can't wait for the next event. All my 7th graders want autographs from everyone. Hook it up, because you're all huge stars!

Added by Kimberly Hollywood Hudson on November 14, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Mad Fuck'n Good Time

Sick show, I was honored to be a part of it. GFL, you guys did it up! Your commitment will bring us all to the top! Congratulations to every fighter who got in the cage! You guys fought your hearts out. Let's keep the fan base growing. Invite em' all to the next GFL event. See you at the next show!

Added by Ben Hudson on November 14, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Congrats to every1...

Just dropping a congrats to the GFL staff and every fighter who helped make last night show a very fun time. Cant wait till next month. God help us all Ego is now 2-0 sure he aint going to let that go...lol Jose good fight we'll see eachother again soon enough. Wolf vs Chainsaw II I love to see them 2 go at it again.
Anyways till next month awesome job every1.

Added by Christian "Lil Papi" Rivera on November 14, 2008 at 8:27am — 1 Comment

The Harvest is Upon Us... Fear the Reap-age... Sow Combat Haiku!

FIGHT DAY COMBAT HAIKU!! Wish i was there!!!

The Harvest is Here!

A cornucopia of

cauliflower ears.

Stare, move, listen, bow.

Keep your hands up and chin down.

Don't forget to breathe.

NOW is why you're here.

Why sweat, why blood, why lonely.

So you best enjoy:)

Combinations, dude!

Work your levels! Breathe! Breathe!

Man... can he hear me?

The crowd screams louder.

Your heart beats way… Continue

Added by Brendan McNamara on November 13, 2008 at 4:40pm — No Comments