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Morecraft Ready To Muzzle McCorkle
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:37
Sean McCorkle is back at it again. Three months after incessantly heckling Stefan Struve in interviews and on Twitter before their UFC 124 fight, McCorkle is now directing his verbal swipes at Christian Morecraft, who will be his opponent at UFC Fig
Jon Madsen Turns The Page
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:37
Jon Madsen didn’t arrive in the UFC from the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter with the notoriety of Kimbo Slice, the experience of Roy Nelson, the power of Brendan Schaub or the athleticism and charisma of Matt Mitrione. But a little over 15 m
Former WEC Champ Jamie Varner Books First Fight Since Zuffa Release
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:33
Filed under: News Former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner has booked his first fight since being cut by Zuffa following his last fight. Varner will meet Tyler Combs in the co-main event of XFO 39, a promotion run by former WEC title challenger
Wanderlei Silva Discusses ‘Terrible Photo’
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:33
Filed under: UFC, HDNet In this exclusive clip from The Voice vs. Wanderlei Silva, the UFC star discusses an infamous Internet photo, why his parents haven’t watched him fight live and much more. Check out The Voice vs. Wanderlei Silva on March 25
Jon Jones Opens as Huge Favorite Over Rashad Evans, Fans Bet Him Up Further
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:32
Filed under: UFC, News Awe over Jon Jones’ UFC light-heavyweight championship win continues to dominate the post–UFC 128 headlines. Fresh off his third-round TKO over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Jones already knows who he’s fighting next: former
MMA Top 10 Pound-for-Pound: Jon Jones Surges
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:32
Filed under: UFC, Rankings, Overall The last time I ranked the Top 10 pound-for-pound fighters in MMA, I heard from a lot of readers who thought it was too early to have Jon Jones on the list. No one is going to say that now. After Jones smashed “S
Tito Ortiz, Ryan Bader to Meet at UFC 132 in July
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:32
Filed under: UFC, News Tito Ortiz will go after his first win since October 2006 when he meets Ryan Bader at UFC 132. The two fighters confirmed the bout on their Twitter accounts, including Ortiz saying it was a fight UFC president Dana White wante
Anthony Johnson and Dan Hardy Plan to Swing Until Someone Drops
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:32
Filed under: UFC, News If you like a good old-fashioned throwdown, make sure you’re on the couch on Saturday night when Dan Hardy and Anthony Johnson get set to do work in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 24. Considered two of the UFC welterwei
Frank Shamrock Expected Change, But Not a Strikeforce Sale
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:32
Filed under: Strikeforce Even for Frank Shamrock, the news a week ago of Zuffa purchasing Strikeforce was something the Strikeforce icon did not see coming. “I was pretty shocked,” Shamrock said Monday on The MMA Hour. “I think it was Saturday
Frank Shamrock: I Did Not Offer to Take a Dive Against Kimbo Slice
Published on 2011-03-22 11:20:32
Filed under: EliteXC, News Frank Shamrock says former EliteXC matchmaker Jared Shaw’s recent claim of Shamrock offering to take a dive against Kimbo Slice in the main event of EliteXC-CBS on Oct. 4, 2008 was fabricated. “No, absolutely not,” Sh
UFC 128 Musings
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:19
IS THIS THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT? On July 11, 2009, Jon Jones scored his third win in the Octagon. There was nothing extremely special about the way he defeated Jake O’Brien. Jones didn’t score a highlight-reel knockout. He didn’t show amaz
Tweets of the Week — 3/18
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:18
Pre-UFC 128 Tweets Just got to prudential center. Ready to weigh in for #ufc128 -Eliot Marshall Headed to weigh ins…hard part is almost over!! -Eddie Wineland @Jonnybones flossin in da cali head band, @formathletics bones hoody. We r some ski
UFC 128 Prelims: Brazilian Bombers Cane and Barboza Win Big
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:18
NEWARK, March 19 – Light heavyweight knockout artist Luiz “Banha” Cane got back on track after a two fight losing streak, stopping returning Eliot Marshall in the first round of their UFC 128 preliminary bout Saturday night at Prudential Center
Will Jon Jones Wow the World?
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:18
Round five. It’s time to unleash the beast. In Greg Jackson’s gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that means a call for 6-foot-5, 250 pound Tyler “The Beast” East. UFC light heavyweight contender Jon Jones has just finished four hard rounds of sp
UFC 128 Main Card: New Venue, Same Faber — Urijah Beats Wineland
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:18
NEWARK, March 19 – Two former WEC champions met in the UFC Octagon for the first time in the co-main event of UFC 128 at Prudential Center Saturday night, and it was Urijah Faber beginning a new chapter in his storied career as he bounced back from
Super Hero – Jones Stops Rua, Wins 205-Pound Title
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:18
NEWARK, March 19 – Champion. At 23 years old, Jon Jones now has that title next to his name after a dominating third round stoppage of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at Prudential Center Saturday night that justified all the pre-fight hype and may one d
Jon Jones — Father, Contender, Crime Fighter
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:18
NEWARK, March 19 — For a world title challenger, fight day is a time for rest, reflection and last-minute attention to game plans. For Jon Jones, just hours before his challenge of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event of UFC 128, it was also
Official UFC 128 Weigh In Results
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:18
UFC 128, which is headlined by the light heavyweight championship bout between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Jon Jones and the bantamweight battle between Urijah Faber and Eddie Wineland, airs live on Pay-Per-View from Prudential Center in Newark, Ne
UFC 128 Post-Fight Press Conference
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:18
With no submission on the card, Dana White announced two Knockout of the Night bonus recipients: Erik Koch and Brendan Schaub. Kickboxers Anthony Njokuani and Edson Barboza took home Fight of the Night honors. Each of those fighters pocketed an addit
Shogun — No Surrender
Published on 2011-03-21 08:24:18
He’s far from ancient at 29 years old, but UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua remembers how it felt to be 23, like his opponent this Saturday, Jon Jones. Back then, in 2005, Rua was the sport’s phenom, the wunderkind who bla
Nick Catone — The Homecoming
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:10
New Jersey is not Bon Jovi. New Jersey is not Snooki or The Situation. New Jersey doesn’t smell. New Jersey is a state of fighters. It’s a swath of America raised on the heart of Arturo Gatti. It’s a length of tireless gyms housing the next gen
Full UFC 128 Fight Card Announced
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:10
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® is pleased to announce the remaining bouts for its return trip to Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on March 19. The UFC® again brings a star-studded lineup to New Jersey featuring must-se
UFC 130: Edgar Vs. Maynard III
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:10
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Eight rounds have not been enough to settle the score between UFC® lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and number one contender Gray Maynard. On Memorial Day weekend, they will get five more to prove to the world who the top 1
Ricardo Almeida’s Shakespearean Duel
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:10
It’s not a tragic love story, but the growing rivalry between East Coast based Team Renzo Gracie/Frankie Edgar and West Coast based Xtreme Couture is rising to Shakespearean heights, taking on a Romeo and Juliet plotline, pitting the Montagues of N
Bellator Champ Zack Makovsky Looks to Join World Bantamweight Elite
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:06
Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, Bellator Zack Makovsky captured his first championship belt in 2010 after winning Bellator’s inaugural bantamweight tournament. Makovsky’s rise to glory came quietly, which is not surprising given his soft-spoken
My First Fight: Rashad Evans
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:06
Filed under: UFC When Rashad Evans showed up to his very first MMA training session, he was pretty sure one of two things was going to happen: either he was going to learn to fight, or he was going to get robbed at gunpoint. He was really hoping for
Hermes Franca Lined Up to Face Drew Fickett at MFC 29
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:06
Filed under: News Lightweight veteran Hermes Franca has inked a multi-fight deal with Canada’s MFC promotion and will make his debut with the company at MFC 29 on April 8 in Ontario. Franca will meet fellow UFC veteran Drew Fickett in the co-main e
If Georges St. Pierre Doesn’t Want Anderson Silva Fight, Should We?
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:06
Filed under: UFC It’s got to be tough being Georges St. Pierre right now. He’s trying to get ready to fight a guy who’s on a 15-fight winning streak, winning titles in two weight classes in three promotions along the way. And everyone is acting
Urijah Faber, Eddie Wineland Trying to Focus on Fight, UFC Title
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:05
Filed under: UFC Ten days before their co-main event bout at UFC 128, bantamweights Urijah Faber and Eddie Wineland said Wednesday they only have one thing on their minds — a win, then a title shot. Though all the pieces would appear to be in place
Jones, Rua Agree on One Thing: The Other Guy Should Be the Favorite
Published on 2011-03-10 14:55:05
Depending on which sportsbook you consult, Jon Jones is probably somewhere in the neighborhood of a 2–1 favorite in his fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128. Whether that’s due to Rua’s long injury layo
Shogun – Chapter One
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:43
On Saturday, March 19, 23-year old Jon Jones will challenge for the UFC light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 128 in Newark, New Jersey. The man he will face that night, champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, knows a little something about be
Changes to UFC Fight Night — Seattle
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:42
Hendricks replaces Hallman updated March 5thUFC President Dana White announced today that there’s another change to March 26th’s UFC Fight Night event in Seattle, with welterweight Dennis Hallman joining Duane Ludwig on the injury list. “Dennis
TUF Winners Collide on March 26
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:42
Due to an injured sternum, Duane “Bang” Ludwig has been forced to withdraw from his UFC Fight Night bout with Amir Sadollah. Verbally agreeing to step in for Ludwig in the Seattle bout is The Ultimate Fighter season nine winner James Wilks. Said
Hendricks in for Hallman at UFN
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:42
UFC President Dana White announced today that there’s another change to March 26th’s UFC Fight Night event in Seattle, with welterweight Dennis Hallman joining Duane Ludwig on the injury list. “Dennis Hallman is out of UFC Fight Night March 26
UFC Live 3 Musings
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:42
KAMPMANN-SANCHEZ WAS ONE HECK OF A SCRAP…AND A SERIOUSLY LUCRATIVE ONE, TOO Sometimes fights are so good that it really doesn’t matter to me who won or lost. The first fight between Forrest Griffin versus Stephan Bonnar qualified as that type of
Tweets of the Week — 3/4
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:42
UFC on Versus! http://plixi.com/p/81391954 I got my 3D glasses on and i’m ready to watch @UFC on Versus.. fuggettaboutit -Rich Attonito That was a really good card tonight!! Can’t wait till my turn! –Joseph Benavidez Best @ufc in a while..w
Nippon Weekly: ‘Japan Cup’ Bantamweight GP in the Works
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:37
Filed under: DREAM, Strikeforce, K1, Japan Three months into the year and still, not one major event has been planned for Japan yet. Not surprisingly, Japanese fighters and staff are growing restless. In this edition of Nippon Weekly: former Pride FC
Liz Carmouche Staying Upbeat After Taking Marloes Coenen to Brink of Defeat
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:37
COLUMBUS, Ohio — There are truckloads of cliches to describe how Liz Carmouche is likely feeling the day after losing for the first time. The one that mattered to her after the fight was the image in her head that she had won — even if it was bri
The MMA Hour With Tito Ortiz, Heath Herring, Chris Weidman, Joe Lozito
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:37
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos The MMA Hour finally returns on Monday with a full lineup of guests from around the MMA world. * UFC light heavyweight Tito Ortiz will discuss the recent injury that forced him to pull out of h
Strikeforce Should Consider Henderson vs. Emelianenko Superfight
Published on 2011-03-07 07:28:37
Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive They are two of the greatest fighters of all time, and they fight under the same promotional banner, yet we rarely hear the names of Dan Henderson and Fedor Emelianenko paired together for a potential supe
Kampmann Set to Destroy “The Dream”
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:01
By now you’re probably still struggling to come to grips with the shocking news: Diego Sanchez is no longer the “Nightmare.” Further proof, indeed, that all good things come to an end. The mercurial New Mexican’s recent shedding of his monik
UFC Live Prelims: Cantwell Snake-Bit, Last Call Gets First
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:01
LOUISVILLE, March 3 – After a number of stops and starts, former WEC light heavyweight champion Steve Cantwell finally returned to the Octagon Thursday night at the KFC Yum! Center, but he may have wanted to stay on the sidelines considering the on
Earning It with Diego Sanchez
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:01
Every morning, before he scraps with the renowned Jackson’s MMA team in Albuquerque, Diego Sanchez goes back in time. It’s a visit to his roots, to where he first made his athletic name as a state wrestling champion for Del Norte High School. Bu
Man Charged with Streaming PPV
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:01
PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and JAMES T. HAYES, JR., the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), announced the arrest today of BRIAN McCARTHY
Sanchez vs. Kampmann Weigh In
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:00
Main EventMartin Kampmann (171) VS Diego Sanchez (171) Main CardMark Munoz (186) VS CB Dollaway (185)Chris Weidman (186) VS Alessio Sakara (186)Damacio Page (136) VS Brian Bowles (135) Facebook PrelimsCyrille Diabate (205) VS Steve Cantwell (206)Dann
UFC Live: Sanchez Beats Kampmann, Still Has Some “Nightmare” In Him
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:00
LOUISVILLE, March 3 – He calls himself “The Dream” now, but the fighter formerly known as the “Nightmare” still hasn’t lost the ability to dig deep and deliver a jaw-dropping performance, and Diego Sanchez did just that in a punishing thr
Danny Castillo — Last Call’s Fresh Start
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:00
When Danny Castillo enters the Octagon this Thursday it will be his first time fighting as a freshly minted UFC competitor. After toiling away at the smaller show level, Castillo paid his dues, eventually making it into the WEC, where he made his m
UFC Live 3: Post-Fight Press Conference
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:00
CB Dollaway – Fighting Happy
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:00
“It didn’t go how I planned.” These are not the words or tone one expects to hear from a recipient of a much coveted “Submission of the Night” bonus. Gloating and outright cockiness, maybe? But UFC middleweight CB Dollaway is fairly humble
You’ll Never Outwork Mark Munoz
Published on 2011-03-04 10:23:00
A sore toe. After three grueling rounds with Aaron Simpson last November in a bout that saw him and his opponent show off their world-class wrestling skills along with their thudding punching power, all Mark Munoz could muster for the morning after i
UFC 127 Prelims: Pearson Outlasts Fisher; Hunt, Perosh Win
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:39
SYDNEY, February 27 — UFC 127 kicked off in style at Acer Arena with fantastic fights and spectacular wins by local favorites Mark Hunt and Anthony Perosh, with Ross Pearson, Curt Warburton, Tiequan Zhang and Nick Ring also getting the nod in their
UFC 127 Musings
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:39
SHOULD THE DRAW INSPIRE OR DISCOURAGE PENN AT WELTERWEIGHT? On Saturday night, BJ Penn did something that no other UFC fighter, other than Georges St-Pierre, has been able to do. He entered the cage with Jon Fitch and walked away without suffering a
Fitch, Penn Battle to Draw in UFC 127 Main Event
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:38
Perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch finished up his UFC 127 main event against former two division champion BJ Penn with as dominant a round as you can have without a knockout or submission, but it was not enough to take the nod at the Acer Ar
Bisping, Down Underdogs Prevail on UFC 127 Main Card
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:38
Middleweight contender Michael Bisping had the last word in his trash-talking battle with Jorge Rivera, ending the UFC 127 co-main event at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia with his fists via TKO in the second round. BISPING VS. RIVERA Rivera came
Quiet ‘Count’ Will Get to Talk
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:37
As blunt as they come, UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping has never been one to back down or shy away from a trash talking war with prospective opponents. Yet in recent fights, it’s been a quiet ‘Count’ representing the British Isles, a
UFC 127 Post-Fight Press Conference
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:37
The full press conference is above; highlights from the following fighters are linked below: BJ Penn and Jon FitchMichael BispingThe Aussies: George Sotiropoulos, Kyle Noke, Anthony Perosh and Mark Hunt
UFC 127 Tweets of the Week — 2/25
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:37
From the Fighters UFC NEWS “Hughes: I Guarantee BJ Has The Tools To Win” on BJPENN.COM: http://ning.it/ewkyEp -BJ PENN Feeling great here in Sydney. Workouts are going great and the presser went awesome. Start the weight cut in a few days. -J
BJ Penn — Still Surprising
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:37
Two consecutive losses. For some it’s the beginning of the end. For others, it’s a challenge. BJ Penn had his back against the wall as his return to welterweight against Matt Hughes approached last November, but he knew that no matter what happen
UFC 127 Weigh-In Results
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:37
MAIN EVENT Jon Fitch (170) vs BJ Penn (169) PPVJorge Rivera (185) vs Michael Bisping (185)Dennis Siver (156) vs George Sotiropoulos (156)Chris Lytle (170) vs Brian Ebersole (170)Chris Camozzi (185) vs Kyle Noke (184) ION/UFC.TV PRELIMSRoss Pearson (
Jon Fitch — In The Pursuit of Perfection
Published on 2011-02-28 07:36:37
The UFC record of welterweight contender Jon Fitch speaks volumes. 14 fights, 13 wins, with the only loss coming via five round decision to champion Georges St-Pierre in 2008. Yet in conversation with Fitch, there is little talk of numbers, wins, st
BJ Penn — Still Surprising After All These Years
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:14
Two consecutive losses. For some it’s the beginning of the end. For others, it’s a challenge. BJ Penn had his back against the wall as his return to welterweight against Matt Hughes approached last November, but he knew that no matter what happen
UFC ‘Would Be Happy’ to Sign Hatsu Hioki
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:07
Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, News, Japan SYDNEY — Hatsu Hioki is still contracted to fight for Sengoku Raiden Championships, but should he be released from his contract like top SRC fighters Jorge Santiago, Ronnie Mann and Marlon Sandro we
Manny Gamburyan Pulls Out of UFC 128
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:07
Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, News SYDNEY — Manny Gamburyan has been forced to pull out of his UFC 128 fight against Raphael Assuncao due to a back injury, the organization confirmed with MMA Fighting on Friday. The UFC is hoping to find
UFC Octagon Girls Visit Sydney’s Wildlife Center
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:07
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos SYDNEY — MMA Fighting traveled with the UFC Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste, Chandella Powell and Brittney Palmer, to visit the Sydney Wildlife Center in Darling Harbour on Thursday to check o
UFC Close to Signing Jon Olav Einemo
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:07
Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, News SYDNEY — A new (and old) heavyweight prospect is on the verge of signing with the UFC. Former Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) champion Jon Olav Einemo (7–1) is in serious contract talks with the UFC and the
UFC 127: By the Odds
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:06
Filed under: UFC Right now in Sydney, Australia it is already tomorrow, which means the people there are, at least from my perspective, living in the future. This terrifies me. When you combine that with creepy images of koala bears staring at you wi
Houston Alexander to Rematch James Irvin at Shark Fights 14
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:06
Filed under: News Houston Alexander revealed Thursday on Twitter that he will face James Irvin at Shark Fights 14 on March 11 in Lubbock, Texas. The light heavyweight fight will be a rematch from UFC Fight Night 13 in April 2008 where Irvin knocked o
Jimmy Smith to Return to Bellator Broadcast Team
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:06
Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, Bellator, News Weeks after seemingly splitting with Bellator over what he termed an “unacceptable” contract offer, Jimmy Smith has signed a new deal to return to the promotion as their color commentator, MMA Fight
Melvin Manhoef Says MMA Is His Priority, Expects Epic Fight with Tim Kennedy
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:06
Filed under: Strikeforce, News After years of constant back and forth shuttling between mixed martial arts and kickboxing, Dutch striking powerhouse Melvin Manhoef is committed solely to MMA in 2011. His year kicks off at March 5’s Strikeforce: Fei
Connecticut Moves Towards MMA Sanctioning
Published on 2011-02-25 09:29:06
Filed under: Fighting, News Legislation has been introduced in the state of Connecticut to sanction mixed martial arts. State representative Matt Lesser recently introduced the proposal and testified before the state legislature’s Public Safety Co
Quiet ‘Count’ Gets to Talk This Weekend
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:18
As blunt as they come, UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping has never been one to back down or shy away from a trash talking war with prospective opponents. Yet in recent fights, it’s been a quiet ‘Count’ representing the British Isles, a
Kyle Noke’s Tunnel Vision
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:17
In Australia, the return of Dubbo native Kyle Noke this weekend for UFC 127 is a big deal. You can assume that it’s equally, if not more as, important to the fighter himself, but you won’t hear that from his mouth. “It’s just business as usua
New Opponent, Same Chris Lytle
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:17
The show must go on. Especially when a four-time “Fight of the Night” winner is involved. This weekend at UFC 127, making his 19th appearance in the UFC Octagon will be the hugely popular fan favorite, Chris Lytle. “Lights Out” is currently
Ross Pearson — No Looking Back
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:17
When the UFC rolled into Newcastle, England in January of 2008, one fan, a local bricklayer from Sunderland named Ross Pearson, was more interested than most. At the time, Pearson was 3–2 as a pro mixed martial artist with only dreams of one day f
Sotiropoulos — The Truth Machine
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:17
Let’s make this clear right from the start – George Sotiropoulos is no bludger. Not in any way, shape, or form, and he can thank his parents for that. “If I took a break when I was younger, my parents made you feel guilty,” smiled the highly-
UFC 127 Prelims on ION
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:17
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that three UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH preliminary fights will air live on ION Television on Saturday, Feb. 26 starting at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT. The fights are: Nick Ring vs.
2 UFC 127 Bouts on Facebook
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:16
Las Vegas, Nevada – Continuing to distinguish itself as the most savvy social media organization in all of professional sports, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that it will once again stream live UFC® fights on Facebook. In th
Dues Paid, Blackledge Gets His Shot
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:16
Michael Bisping. Dan Hardy. Ross Pearson. They’re household names to mixed martial arts fans in the United Kingdom and around the world. But before that trio delivered its own British invasion of the UFC over the last few years, guys like Tom Black
Riki Fukuda: UFC Is Now Goal of Japanese Fighters
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:12
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, Japan, Videos TOKYO — MMA Fighting met with Deep middleweight champion Riki Fukuda at Grabaka Gym ahead of his UFC debut against Nick Ring on Feb. 26 at UFC 127 in Sydney, Australia. Coming into the bout on the heels o
Liz Carmouche to Challenge Marloes Coenen; Miesha Tate Injured
Published on 2011-02-24 08:20:12
Filed under: Strikeforce Just 10 days before she’s set to defend her Strikeforce title belt for the first time, Marloes Coenen has been given a new opponent. Liz Carmouche will fight Coenen for the Strikeforce women’s 135-pound title, replacing M
The Breakdown: Penn vs. Fitch
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:34
Moment of total honesty. I’m not going to pull punches. And I’m not going to sugarcoat it. BJ Penn’s UFC 127 bout with Jon Fitch may very well be the toughest stylistic matchup of his career. If I wanted to create a prototype welterweight to gi
Te Huna on Fighting: It’s In The Blood
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:34
It’s not often that you hear a UFC fighter say that he was a bad athlete growing up, especially since the Ultimate Fighting Championship is mostly populated by former standout wrestlers, kickboxers, and football players. It’s particularly surpris
UFC 127 Stars’ Best Fights for 99 Cents
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:34
Penn vs. Sherk, UFC 84Lightweight legends clash in an epic title fight. Penn vs. Uno, UFC 34The first battle between BJ Penn and Shooto champ Caol Uno Fitch vs. Alves, UFC Fight NightFitch gets a step up in opponent against Thiago Alves and lets the
Jorge Rivera: Eat Smart, Fight Hard
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:33
Jorge already had several solid nutrition habits when I first started working with him before the Nate Quarry fight. We worked on building new sports nutrition tools, and I recently checked in for a peek at a day in his diet as he trains to take on
Tweets of the Week — 2/18
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:33
Them Crazy Heavyweights@roynelsonmma I say we do a royal rumble match with all the @UFC heavyweights -Frank Mir For the rumble I’ll come in at 300 solid ! -Frank Mir @HypeOrDie We should go submission style and tap @thefrankmir & @roynelsonmm
Jason Reinhardt: ‘This Is My Only Way Out’
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:33
At an advanced age when most fighters have either retired, or are being urged to retire by those around them, 41-year-old Jason Reinhardt finds himself on the cusp of finally “making it” in the UFC. Much of the fuel for Reinhardt’s fire can be
Maciej Jewtuszko: The Pride of Poland
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:33
Until now, Poland has been vastly under appreciated in MMA circles. But the central European nation is quietly emerging as a hotbed for the skyrocketing fight sport. Do not be surprised if, within the next few years, UFC president Dana White starts p
Tito Out, Davis in for Seattle Main Event
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:33
Former light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz was forced to withdraw from his March 26 bout with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira following a clash of heads in training that produced a concussion and a cut that required stitches. Unbeaten Phil ‘Mr. Wonderf
Warburton Ready for His Second Chance
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:33
Your commute to work ain’t got nothing on Curt Warburton’s trek to Sydney, Australia for his UFC 127 bout against Maciej Jewtuszko. First, the lightweight prospect drove two and a half hours from his home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Engla
Back Home, Hunt Wants to Impress
Published on 2011-02-21 17:23:33
While he’s never looked overjoyed after a loss, Mark Hunt seemed especially frustrated following his submission defeat to Sean McCorkle last September. That’s understandable when you consider the work he put in to get down to 265 pounds (after
Aussie Perosh Seeks Elusive UFC Win
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:53
I have never played rugby, but I enjoy watching it on television every once in a blue moon. Or so I thought until I chatted with Anthony Perosh. A little background: I remember a few occasions, after midnight, laying in bed studying “Aussie” ru
Fukuda Learns from an Unlikely Mentor
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:53
Phil Baroni isn’t just Riki Fukuda’s close friend and longtime training partner. Baroni also moonlights, rather proudly, as Fukuda’s English teacher. So while Fukuda, a Tokyo native, relied on an English translator for a recent UFC.com intervi
Tuchscherer Swinging “The Crowbar” Again
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:53
The January announcement that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was going to coach season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter was met with a blitz of positive press and an equally enthusiastic response from fans. Another interested party – heavy
Inside Lyle Beerbohm’s Undefeated Record
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:50
Filed under: Strikeforce Undefeated records in MMA just don’t last. Boxing, where prospects are built up for years by promoters who hand them easy opponents, has scores of competitors who stay undefeated through their first 10, 20 or even 30 profes
Team Fedor Needs to Move on Instead of Making Excuses for Loss
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:50
Filed under: Strikeforce Fedor Emelianenko lost on Saturday night, and while a doctor’s stoppage is not the most conclusive way to win or lose a bout, there’s no denying that Emelianenko got decisively beaten up in the second and final round. Ant
Dana White ‘Blown Away’ by Response to UFC 129 in Toronto
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:49
Filed under: UFC, News UFC president Dana White said Tuesday he was “blown away” by fan response to the promotion’s April show in Toronto. UFC 129, scheduled for April 30 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, reportedly sold 42,000 tickets from its
Dana White Says ‘The Ultimate Fighter: Philippines’ Could Happen in 2011
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:49
Filed under: UFC, News One of Dana White’s favorite mantras is that the UFC is taking the sport of mixed martial arts global and that he believes it will be the biggest sport in the world. On Tuesday, the UFC president said on a media call that he
MMA Top 10 Heavyweights: Fedor’s Fall Continues
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:49
Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce, Rankings, Heavyweights From 2003 to 2009, Fedor Emelianenko was the No. 1 heavyweight in mixed martial arts. In 2010, he finally fell from the top spot. In 2011, Fedor is only a marginal member of the Top 10. On a two-f
Dana White: BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch Will Decide Next No. 1 Contender
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:49
Filed under: UFC, News UFC president Dana White confirmed Tuesday that the main event fight between B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch on Feb. 27 will determine the next No. 1 contender for the UFC welterweight championship. “Let’s face it, the reality is B
BJ Penn Brings in Matt Hughes for UFC 127 Fight Preparations
Published on 2011-02-16 10:42:49
Filed under: UFC, News B.J. Penn reunited with a former rival last week, not as foes but as training partners. Penn, who competed against Matt Hughes in a trilogy of fights spanning 2004 to 2010, recently worked with Hughes in preparation for his up
Tweets of the Week — 2/11
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:45
UFC 126 Remix Kyle Kingsbury @Kingsbu looked great with his 29 second TKO on Spike this weekend even while running a bad fever. Follow @Kingsbu -Ryan Bader Sorry guys, was a bad night. I’ll learn and will come back much better -Ryan Bader Got
Rivera’s Road to 127
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:45
Jorge Rivera may never be mentioned in the same sentence as the greats of mixed martial arts, but if you look down a record that includes the names Anderson Silva, Rich Franklin, Travis Lutter, David Loiseau, Chris Leben, Martin Kampmann, Dennis Hall
UFC® Sells Out Rogers Centre In Minutes
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:45
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that tickets for UFC® 129: ST-PIERRE vs. SHIELDS at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 30 sold out minutes after being made available to the public. Rogers Centre was o
Is Silva the G.O.A.T.?
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:45
Anderson Silva’s spectacular first-round knockout win over former 205-pound champion Vitor Belfort solidified his kung fu grip on the claim of best fighter in the world, pound for pound. Belfort represented the final unknown at 185 pounds, at leas
Injuries No Big Deal for Camozzi
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:45
Sometimes a man is faced with only two choices, neither of them good. That was the case for Chris Camozzi last year when he reluctantly consulted a doctor about extreme pain in his jaw and an inability to chew on anything. The doc gave the pro fight
Jon Fitch — Seven Defining Moments
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:45
The Captain of the American Kickboxing Academy fight team in San Jose, California, Jon Fitch earned that accolade through hard work, a selfless attitude in the gym, and an example that is second to none. That’s why the honor was bestowed on him by
Jorge Santiago Confirms UFC Talks, But Says No Deal Is Official Yet
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:40
Filed under: UFC, News EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Free agent Jorge Santiago on Saturday night refuted reports that he has signed a contract with the UFC. Santiago told MMA Fighting that he had not yet signed a contract with any promotion, but that he ho
Doctors Clear Fedor Emelianenko, Who Could Decide Future in Next Month
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:40
Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News Fedor Emelianenko suffered no major facial damage from his loss at the hands of Antonio Silva. Doctors checked Emelianenko’s right eye, which was swollen shut in a dominant second-round offensive b
Eleven Ways of Looking at Fedor Emelianenko’s Latest Loss
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:40
Filed under: Strikeforce After Fedor Emelianenko’s second consecutive defeat rocked the MMA world in the opening round of the Strikeforce heavyweight Grand Prix, it’s hard not to ask, what does it all mean? What happened on Saturday night against
Recent Results Don’t Change Fedor’s Place as Greatest Heavyweight Ever
Published on 2011-02-14 07:14:40
Filed under: Strikeforce, News EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The revisionist history will start now. After two losses in a row for Fedor Emelianenko, the naysayers and narrow-mindeds will come out in an attempt to discredit everything he ever did. Let
UFC 129’s Challengers — Jake Shields
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:51
When the list of people you’ve beaten includes the names Martin Kampmann, Dan Henderson, Robbie Lawler, Dave Menne, Yushin Okami, Hayato “Mach” Sakurai, Carlos Condit, Jason Miller and Paul Daley, it’s safe to say that you’ve been in some b
UFC 129’s Challengers — Mark Hominick
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:51
Anyone who has met Mark “The Machine” Hominick will tell you that he’s a true gentleman, one of the politest people in the sport of mixed martial arts. But then there was January 22, 2011, the night the quiet 28-year old from Thamesford became
UFC 126 Musings
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:50
RUSTY GRIFFIN REMAINS RELEVANT Forrest Griffin will be the first to admit that his performance against Rich Franklin was not very Forrest-esque. The effort was certainly there. The intensity was certainly there. Yet, it seemed a bit difficult for him
Valentijn Overeem Would Consider Fighting His Brother in Future
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:38
Filed under: MMA Videos, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos NEW YORK — MMA Fighting spoke to Valentijn Overeem about his upcoming fight at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva against Ray Sefo, whether he would fight his brother in the tournament, the
Strikeforce Fedor vs. Silva Preview and Predictions
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:38
Filed under: Strikeforce Strikeforce’s much-discussed heavyweight tournament begins on Saturday night, with two of the four quarterfinal bouts taking place on a five-fight card that features nothing but heavyweights. What: Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Si
Andrei Arlovski: Fighting Tim Sylvia Again ‘Is One of My Dreams’
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:38
Filed under: MMA Videos, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos NEW YORK — MMA Fighting caught up with Andrei Arlovski on Tuesday to talk about his upcoming fight against Sergei Kharitonov at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva. “The Pitbull” talked
Japan Still Possible for Strikeforce Grand Prix Date
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:38
Filed under: Strikeforce, News NEW YORK — With its anticipated Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament just days away from beginning, Strikeforce and its emboldened CEO Scott Coker are still entertaining the possibility of hosting its April event in Japa
Best Fighter Outside the UFC? Dana White Picks Nick Diaz
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:38
Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce My own list of the Top 10 pound-for-pound fighters in mixed martial arts doesn’t include anyone outside the UFC, and I’m sure Dana White’s list wouldn’t either. But when White was asked in Toronto on Wednesday to
Frankie Edgar Splits From Manager Shari Spencer
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:38
Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, News Days after Georges St-Pierre and his then-manager Shari Spencer parted ways, Spencer has said goodbye to her only other fighter client: UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. MMA Fighting confirmed with Spe
Alistair Overeem: Fedor and His Camp Don’t Respect Me as a Fighter
Published on 2011-02-09 15:54:38
Filed under: MMA Videos, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos NEW YORK — MMA Fighting spoke to Alistair Overeem on Tuesday about his upcoming fight against Fabricio Werdum, Fedor Emelianenko’s recent comments about his weight gain, Dana White
Jorge Santiago Released by Sengoku
Published on 2011-02-08 08:06:12
Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, Sengoku, News Sengoku middleweight champion Jorge Santiago has been granted his release by the organization, MMA Fighting has learned from sources close to the promotion. Santiago’s manager Malki Kawa of Authentic S
Fedor Emelianenko Voices Questions About Overeem’s Weight Gain
Published on 2011-02-08 08:06:12
Filed under: Strikeforce Fedor Emelianenko insisted he wasn’t “insinuating anything” on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, but at the same time, even he seems curious as to how Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem managed to pack on
Fedor Emelianenko Retires ‘Glorious Sweater’
Published on 2011-02-08 08:06:12
Filed under: Strikeforce Sadly, any illustrious career must inevitably come to an end. Yes, after frequent use and repeated washings, there comes a time in everyone’s life when one must confront the difficult decision of sending his or her favorite
“The Spider” Bites Back – Silva KOs Belfort
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:47
LAS VEGAS, February 5 – Vitor Belfort was widely considered to be the most dangerous threat to Anderson Silva’s middleweight title reign. So Silva did what you’re supposed to do to such threats – he eliminated him immediately, knocking out Be
Vitor Belfort — Better than Yesterday
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:47
No matter what happens in the UFC 126 main event on Saturday night in Las Vegas, to many people, 33-year old middleweight challenger Vitor Belfort will always be 19. He will never shake the mental picture people have of him as the precocious “Phen
UFC 126 Main Card: Griffin Returns with Win over Franklin
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:47
LAS VEGAS, February 5 – After more than a year away, Forrest Griffin had doubts about his ability to perform in the UFC 126 co-main event against Rich Franklin Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, but Griffin got through three fast-pac
Will Youth Be Served on March 19?
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:47
23 years and eight months. If Jon Jones defeats Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the newly made main event of UFC 128 in Newark, New Jersey on March 19, that’s all it will have taken for the light heavyweight phenom to win a UFC championship belt. That
126 Prelims: WEC Pride – Cerrone, Mendes, Johnson Win
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:47
LAS VEGAS, February 5 – Three new imports from the World Extreme Cagefighting organization came up big in their UFC debuts Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center as Donald Cerrone, Chad Mendes, and Demetrious Johnson all scored victories
Title-Bound: Jones Submits Bader, Faces Shogun in March
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:47
LAS VEGAS, February 5 — Right after Jon Jones scored the biggest win of his career by submitting Ryan Bader in the second round of their UFC 126 bout at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday night, he told color commentator Joe Rogan “I feel li
UFC 126 Post-Fight Press Conference
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:47
Highlights from the following fighters are linked below:Anderson SilvaJon Jones and Shogun RuaForrest Griffin, Miguel Angel Torres and Jake Ellenberger
Anderson Silva – The Champion
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:47
This was it. The longest title reign in middleweight history was about to come to an end. For four-plus rounds, Chael Sonnen had backed up every ounce of his pre-fight smack talk and was putting the finishing touches on a monumental upset win over An
UFC 126 Weigh In Results
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:46
UFC 126, which is headlined by the UFC middleweight title bout between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort and the light heavyweight battle between Rich Franklin and Forrest Griffin, airs live on Pay-Per-View from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las V
Tweets of the Week — 2/4
Published on 2011-02-07 13:50:46
UFC 126 Preparations Let the fun begin :) -Paul Kelly Good night every one thanks for all the support I love the atmosphere today @ the open work out I can’t wait to the weight in tomorrow God is good -Vitor Belfort Just met up with my fam
Bader “Getting Better Every Day”
Published on 2011-02-03 09:32:03
Facing the toughest match in his perfect MMA career, Ryan Bader (13–0) is approaching UFC 126 as just another day at the office when he goes up against one of the most exciting fighters in the sport today, Jon “Bones” Jones (11–1). “I look
Meet Miguel Torres, The Wrestler
Published on 2011-02-03 09:32:03
37 professional victories despite no wrestling skill whatsoever. Arguably the worst wrestler that elite MMA had to offer from the year 2000 all the way through 2010. Here’s the stone-cold truth: We will probably never see another like Miguel An
Rich Franklin — The UFC’s Toughest Fights On
Published on 2011-02-03 09:32:03
If you lined Rich Franklin up with some of the more physically or visually imposing figures in the UFC, guys like Brock Lesnar, Wanderlei Silva, “Rampage” Jackson, or his opponent this Saturday night, Forrest Griffin, the former middleweight cham
Another Day in The Life of Jon Jones
Published on 2011-02-03 09:32:03
Go to Youtube and search “Andrei Arlovski Sparta” and you’ll find yourself rolling on the floor laughing, or ROFL to put it in Internet shorthand. What’s so significant about this video is not how much the Belarusian heavyweight and former UF
Gabe Ruediger — On to the Next One
Published on 2011-02-03 09:32:03
Gabe Ruediger’s road back hit a bump last August. But as soon as he watched Joe Lauzon’s hand get raised in their UFC 118 bout in Boston, the eight year pro realized it was time to move on. “Losing for me is devastating,” he said. “I do not
Not a Wasted Minute for Kenny Robertson
Published on 2011-02-03 09:32:03
For his first UFC.com interview, Kenny Robertson had a few minutes to spare, literally. Free from “10:30 to 11:09” on a Wednesday morning, the Illinois welterweight wasn’t being smug or looking to avoid media coverage. That was actually the tim
Yamamoto vs. Johnson to Air on Facebook
Published on 2011-02-03 09:32:02
In a move that further cements it as one of the most savvy social media organizations in all of professional sports, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced plans to stream a broadcast-quality live sporting event on Facebook this Saturday. In
Strained Relationship With Belfort Fuels Silva for Brazil’s ‘Fight of the Century’
Published on 2011-02-03 09:31:56
Filed under: UFC, News LAS VEGAS — It’s clear that Anderson Silva has already made the shift into fight mode. On Wednesday, the UFC champ and his challenger Vitor Belfort went eye-to-eye for the first time in the days prior to their UFC 126 clash
Dana White: Brock Lesnar Embracing TUF Coaching Duties
Published on 2011-02-03 09:31:56
Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, News LAS VEGAS — It’s just over a week into taping of The Ultimate Fighter for Brock Lesnar, and so far, Dana White likes what he sees. When Lesnar was named one of the coaches opposite future foe Junior dos
Kevin Randleman Talks MMA Future, ‘Men in Black 3′ Role
Published on 2011-02-03 09:31:56
Filed under: Fighting, FanHouse Exclusive Former UFC heavyweight champ Kevin Randleman admits hasty returns to the cage have been a detriment to his fighting career. Randleman, who recently completed a small role in the upcoming Men in Black 3 film,
The Blueprint: Jones vs. Bader
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:29
Managing the career of a burgeoning mixed martial artist is tough. Molding a future champion is even tougher. It is imperative to bring the athlete along at the proper pace. Matchmaking is critically important. Young fighters must be continually chal
Chad Mendes — “Money” Maker
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:29
When Chad Mendes makes his way towards the UFC Octagon for the first time it will be just as his last for the WEC; smooth and happy, gliding to the melodies of the O’Jays’ classic single “For The Love of Money.” The song, an ode and warning
A Special Treat: Franklin vs. Griffin
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:29
I typically break down the top matchups for each fight card. Not this one. No Xs and Os. No keys to victory. Not this time. Rich Franklin versus Forrest Griffin isn’t that type of fight. Sure, it is a marquee matchup involving two former champions
Antonio Banuelos’ Twisted Idea of Fun
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:29
What many consider meaningless, Antonio Banuelos considers meaningful. What others regard as frightening, he regards as enlightening. What some perceive as painful, he perceives as amusing. Simply put, the 31-year-old Californian is ‘a fighter’s
Fan Events in Vegas this Week
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:29
Thursday, February 3rd Open Workouts with Silva, Belfort, Griffin, Franklin, Bader, Jones, Torres and Banuelos12–2 PMMandalay Bay Events Center3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South Friday, February 4th Urijah Faber, Anthony Pettis and Mark Munoz Appearance11
USA Today’s New MMA Section
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:28
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — USA TODAY has enhanced its online mixed martial arts coverage. Visitors will find an updated design, enhanced MMA rankings, and more video content along with integrated content from 11 new content partners
Kid Yamamoto Enters The Octagon
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:28
Enjoy Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto while you can, because the Japanese sensation is not on the Randy Couture career plan, or even the Chuck Liddell longevity plan, for that matter. Not even close. Couture, 47, is still fighting. Liddell, at 41, rece
Mike Pierce – His Way or No Way
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:28
Takedowns and conditioning. It is no secret that those are the undeniable strengths of welterweight grinder Mike Pierce. Also, it is no secret that Pierce uses these two tools in perfect tandem to break down his opposition in the UFC’s Octagon like
The Blueprint: Silva-Belfort
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:28
Say what you will about Anderson Silva’s recent run of lackluster performances. It is tough to argue with the numbers. Twelve UFC bouts. Twelve wins. The streak stands alone in the UFC record books for most consecutive wins, whether to start a ca
Tweets of the Week — 1/28
Published on 2011-02-01 10:41:28
The Bully!! Photoshoot with @UFC . They better put me in something that brings out eyes. Maybe a “gentle fall” or “warm spring” look. Im so hollywood!! -Gray Maynard Ego Check It’s always nice to have family keep you grounded RT@downers89
UFC 129 Ticket Info Announced
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:24
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® has announced ticket information for UFC® 129: ST-PIERRE vs. SHIELDS scheduled for Toronto’s Rogers Centre on Saturday, April 30. Tickets for UFC® 129: ST-PIERRE vs. SHIELDS, which
The Two Fastest Fighters In The World
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:24
Demetrious Johnson is beginning to stand out in the UFC bantamweight division and it’s not just because of the uncommon spelling of his first name or his cartoon character alias. The Matt Hume protégé dealt New York’s Nick Pace the first loss o
UFC Signs With TV Bank and Hikari TV
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:24
Tokyo, Japan – The world’s leading mixed martial arts organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, has announced two agreements that will further UFC’s development in Japan. The announcement was made in a joint press conference held M
UFC Gym Celebrates Its Birthday
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:24
Lafayette, California (USA) – In celebration of its first anniversary, UFC® GYM™ in Concord is putting together a can’t-miss event on Jan. 29 beginning at 9am, continuing throughout the day. This is an exciting event for all members, fitness e
Donald Cerrone — Cowboy on The Move
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:24
2010 was supposed to be the biggest year in sports for the name, Cowboy. In Dallas, NFL owner Jerry Jones, who is the pied piper of the name, built a stadium so large that the world had to bow down to Cowboy blue. Unfortunately (or fortunately, d
Ricardo Romero — The Opportunist
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:24
His jaw was broken and he still won. That is the Cliff’s notes version of Ricardo Romero’s first bout in the Octagon, which sincerely does the fight little justice. Free and live on the Spike TV prelims for UFC 116, Romero pulled off a miraculous
Fight For The Troops 2 Musings
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:23
SPEED KILLS, BUT THE THANKS SHOULD GO TO FLORIAN Melvin Guillard has always been an underachiever in my eyes. Few other lightweights possess the same combination of speed, power, experience, technical prowess on the feet and general wrestling ability
10 Great Fights Just 99 Cents Each
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:23
Anderson Silva vs Chris Leben, UFC Fight NightAnderson Silva’s Octagon debut stuns the crowd… not to mention his heavy-handed opponent. Anderson Silva vs. Nate Marquardt, UFC 73Anderson Silva puts his title on the line against Nate The Great. Vi
UFC 126 Officially Sold Out
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:23
Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that tickets to UFC® 126: SILVA vs. BELFORT at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas are sold out. Headlined by a middleweight title bout pitting champion Anders
Spike to Air UFC 126 Prelims
Published on 2011-01-27 19:57:23
Spike TV will telecast 12 live “UFC Prelims” in 2011, featuring many of the best mixed martial arts fighters competing on undercard bouts prior to live UFC® Pay-Per-View events. Spike has aired 13 “UFC Prelims,” beginning with UFC 103 in S
Evan Dunham – Year Three
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
It should have been panic time for Evan Dunham. Blood streaming down his face from a cut over his right eye, the lightweight up and comer still had ten minutes to go in the biggest fight of his career against Sean Sherk, the aptly nicknamed “Muscle
Two Bouts Added to Facebook Prelims
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
Fans excited to watch two live prelims for free now have double the action to look forward to. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® had added two more UFC contests to the roster of undercard bouts to be aired live. The action starts Saturday, Jan. 2
FFTT Prelims: Yves Subs McKenzie, Gets 40th Win
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
KILLEEN, TX, January 22 – Veteran contender Yves Edwards showed that there is plenty of gas left in his tank Saturday night at Fort Hood, as he submitted young gun Cody McKenzie in the second round, handing the Ultimate Fighter 12 alum his first pr
Zuffa Files Suit Against Justin.TV
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
Las Vegas, Nevada – Zuffa, LLC (“Zuffa”), owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (“UFC®”) brand announced today that it filed a lawsuit against Justin.tv, Inc. (“Justin.tv”) for copyright and trademark infringement in United Sta
FFTT Main Card: Mitrione, Hominick Leave No Doubts
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
KILLEEN, TX, January 22 – Looking more confident than ever, rising heavyweight star Matt Mitrione scored his fourth pro win without a loss Saturday night, knocking out Tim Hague in the first round of the Fight For The Troops 2 co-main event at Fort
The MMA Hour Featuring Woodley, Pulver, Hominick, Mitrione, Edwards
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News, Videos It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another two-hour live edition of The MMA Hour. On this week’s show, we’ll talk to: * Strikeforce welterweight Tyron Woodley about his rece
Louisiana Lightning – Guillard KO’s Dunham in One
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
KILLEEN, TX, January 22 – “Young Assassin” indeed. Longtime lightweight talent Melvin Guillard delivered a defining performance in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight For The Troops 2 card at Fort Hood, stopping highly-regarded Evan Dunham
Fight For The Troops 2 Weigh-In
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
Fight For The Troops 2, which is headlined by the lightweight bout between Evan Dunham and Melvin Guillard and the heavyweight battle between Matt Mitrione and Tim Hague, airs live and free on Spike TV from Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas at 9pm ET / 6pm
Melvin Guillard — No Excuses
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
Some women want diamonds or furs. Tache Guillard wants gold from her husband Melvin. “One thing she always tells me is that I owe her a championship belt, and when I win that belt, it’s for her,” said the UFC lightweight contender, who kicks of
No Need to Hide Game Plan for Strikeforce Champ Jacare Souza
Published on 2011-01-24 08:37:06
Filed under: Strikeforce Ask most fighters about their plans or strategies for an upcoming fight and you’ll usually get a vague response or no response at all, but don’t count Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza among tha
DaMarques Johnson – All Smiles and Sunshine
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:22
DaMarques Johnson hasn’t had that conversation with his five-year old son Maxton, yet. No, not that one, but the one where he explains what it’s like to be a professional prizefighter and what it takes to have a job none of the other fathers at p
Matt Mitrione — No Luck Necessary
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:22
Don’t worry, Matt Mitrione isn’t getting misty. He isn’t missing his former job as an NFL lineman with the conference championship games coming up this weekend, and in fact, he needed to be told a couple of days after the fact that his former t
Cesar Gracie on Nick Diaz-Mayhem Miller, Greg Jackson and Batista
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:18
Filed under: Strikeforce, News Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz is about 10 days from his title defense against Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos. If most fans had their way, Diaz would be fighting Jason “Mayhem” Miller that night. The
Roger Gracie: ‘I Fight Because I’m Proud of the Family’
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:18
Filed under: Strikeforce With Gracie as his last name, one can say Strikeforce light heavyweight Roger was born into jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. But what if the highly decorated grappler wasn’t a part of MMA’s first family? Probably a life
The Truth About Trading Tomorrow for Today
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:18
Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive For 15 years, Frank Shamrock suffered through the bumps, bruises, and breaks that come along with being a pro fighter, and he never had to wonder whether it was worth it. Not until one afternoon when
Dana White Will Change His Mind About Women ‘Never’ in the UFC
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:18
Filed under: UFC One of those camera-toting TMZ reporters who follows celebrities around and questions them as they’re getting into their limos recently caught up with UFC President Dana White for a 19-second interview that you can watch here. Whit
No TV Again for Mike Brown
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:18
Filed under: MMA Media Watch, UFC Former featherweight champion Mike Brown will fight for the second time this month at Saturday night’s Fight for the Troops 2. And for the second time this month, you won’t see him unless you’re in the building
Georges St-Pierre, Manager Shari L. Spencer Part Ways
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:18
Filed under: UFC, News Georges St-Pierre and his manager Shari L. Spencer have decided to amicably split up. According to a press release, “They felt they had a different vision for the future of Georges’ career and it was best to remain close pe
Ryan Couture to Face Lee Higgins at Strikeforce Challengers 14
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:17
Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News Ryan Couture will face Lee Higgins in the upcoming Strikeforce Challengers 14 event, MMA Fighting has learned. The fight’s booking was confirmed by Strikeforce director of communications Mike Afrom
Vitor Belfort Parts Ways With Trainer Shawn Tompkins Ahead of UFC 126
Published on 2011-01-20 11:15:17
Filed under: UFC, News Vitor Belfort has worked with striking coach Shawn Tompkins since mid-2008, when Belfort first walked into the gym of longtime rival Randy Couture in hopes of training with him. The union between coach and fighter has been prod
Shogun, Condit, more in UFC Mag
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:32
Here are a few of the highlights waiting inside: Shogun RuaLight heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua returns to his old form—the one that saw him go 12–1 in PRIDE. 2010’s Greatest HitsA look back at some of the greatest moments in th
Beltran Remains True to His Game
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:32
If you’re breaking down Saturday’s UFC Fight For The Troops 2 bout between Joey Beltran and Pat Barry, you assume that neither heavyweight will have to look too far to find the other once the bell rings. It’s no secret, they like to stand and t
Brenneman and The Importance of Patience
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:32
Charlie Brenneman doesn’t go around advertising that he’s an MMA fighter. In fact, just the opposite is true. “I was just telling my fiancé this the other day — I have to figure out exactly what I’m going to say when someone asks me what I
See Live Prelims on Facebook Sat.
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:32
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The opportunity to watch two live prelim fights for free from UFC® Fight For The Troops 2 is now only a click away. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that fans will have the ability to watch two exciting UF
Mark Hominick – Patience and Perseverance
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:32
An unbeaten UFC record. It’s the goal of any mixed martial artist, but it’s a feat few can claim for any length of time. Even fewer will walk away from the organization without tasting the bitter pill of defeat. Mark Hominick is one of those sele
Pat Barry – The Real Deal
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:32
2010 was shaping up to be the best year of Pat Barry’s life. He had a fight scheduled with one of his idols, Mirko Cro Cop, and with a win he would propel himself up the crowded heavyweight ranks in the UFC, add the word “contender” to his name
Mandalay Bay to Host 126 Viewing Party
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:32
Las Vegas, Nev. (USA) – With a star-studded card featuring Ultimate Fighting Championship® middleweight champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva facing “The Phenom” Vitor Belfort, former UFC® light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin battl
Wandering Wiman Keeps Moving Forward
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:32
It’s a life most can only dream of – young, in love, traveling the country and staying wherever your next whim takes you. It’s brought UFC lightweight Matt Wiman and his wife Courtney to Colorado, the latest stop on their personal magical myste
Cole Miller — Still Silencing His Critics
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:31
Cole Miller is one or two hand raises away from dramatically changing the way people see him as a fighter. One or two wins away from being thought of as serious contender in the UFC lightweight division, rather than a gatekeeper of sorts who function
McKenzie — The Choke Master Returns
Published on 2011-01-19 08:36:31
Move over, Clay Guida. There’s a new wild man on the UFC scene and he’s attracting fans at an alarming rate, which is somewhat remarkable considering that Cody McKenzie has logged just one official fight inside the Octagon. I asked the free-spir
Edwards and the Dream That Won’t Die
Published on 2011-01-12 07:32:08
Over a 13-year career, Yves Edwards has emotionally surfed the highs and lows of the fight game, and the Bahamas native envisions a glorious resurgence as he hunts his second straight UFC victory at this month’s Fight for the Troops event in Fort H
TUF 13 Coaches Announced
Published on 2011-01-12 07:32:08
UFC President Dana White announced today that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and number one contender Junior dos Santos will match wits as the coaches of season 13 of the hit Spike TV reality series. Following the season, which begins f
As Movie Release Nears, Scott Coker Expects Gina Carano Back Soon
Published on 2011-01-12 07:32:03
Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Scott Coker thinks Gina Carano will return to Strikeforce sooner rather than later. Of course you have. But this time, he really believes it’s going to ha
All Heavyweight Main Card Set for Strikeforce Grand Prix Kickoff Event
Published on 2011-01-12 07:32:02
Filed under: Strikeforce, News All five fights on Strikeforce’s February 12 World Grand Prix kickoff event main card will feature heavyweights. In addition to the already announced tournament bouts pitting Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Silva and An
Mark Hominick Will Fight Jose Aldo in Toronto if He Beats George Roop
Published on 2011-01-12 07:32:02
Filed under: UFC, News Mark Hominick is one win away from fighting for the UFC featherweight title. Dana White confirmed on Tuesday’s UFC conference call that if “The Machine” beats George Roop at Fight for the Troops 2 on Jan. 22, he will figh
Brock Lesnar, Junior dos Santos to Coach ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
Published on 2011-01-12 07:32:01
Filed under: UFC, News After weeks of speculation, Dana White on Tuesday finally answered what had become the biggest mystery in MMA. The next coaches of “The Ultimate Fighter” will be Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos, the UFC president told m
Rafael Cavalcante vs. Dan Henderson Title Fight Targeted for March 5
Published on 2011-01-12 07:32:01
Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News Strikeforce has its sights set on a March 5 date for a light-heavyweight championship bout that would pit current kingpin Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante against challenger Dan Henderson, sources with
Shane Carwin Eyes June Return to UFC
Published on 2011-01-12 07:32:00
Filed under: UFC, News Shane Carwin is looking to make his return to the UFC in June. The former heavyweight contender recently penned a blog post on his Web site, Shane-Carwin.com, stating that he was originally offered a fight against Roy Nelson in
Fabricio Werdum: Last Time I Got Overeem’s Left Arm, This Time the Right
Published on 2011-01-12 07:31:58
Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive There are two days in Fabricio Werdum’s life that stand out above all others in his mind, the Strikeforce heavyweight told MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour. One is the
Kenny Florian Targeting April Return, Says He’s the Man to Fight Pettis
Published on 2011-01-12 07:31:58
Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive It’s been a rough couple of months for Kenny Florian. First, he lost his No. 1 contender fight with Gray Maynard, then he suffered a knee injury that knocked him out of a potential fight with Evan Dunham, and no
“Ace” Quotes from Franklin
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:33
On February 5th, former middleweight champion Rich Franklin faces former light heavyweight boss Forrest Griffin in a clash of two of the most popular fighters in UFC history. And when you read some of the quotes we’ve gathered from Franklin over th
Tim Hague – Never Quit
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:33
If Tim Hague listened to critics, he might be content fighting it out on the local circuit, picking up a paycheck that had a little extra in it since he was a “UFC veteran”. If he cared what people thought, he wouldn’t have made the effort to g
Defining “The Phenom”
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:33
A well-traveled veteran who has seen action everywhere from the United States to England, Japan, and his native Brazil, Vitor Belfort is truly an international mixed martial arts star. But when you talk to fans about “The Phenom”, it’s clear th
Melvin Guillard — Seven Defining Moments
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:33
Covering Melvin Guillard over the past five years has never been dull. In and out of the Octagon, “The Young Assassin” has survived a rollercoaster ride that would have crippled lesser men. But he’s still standing, still fighting, and headlinin
Tweets of the Week — 1/7
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:33
Resolution Tweets I wanna thank God my team my family n all my fans -Daniel Roberts Get a real job RT @TarasTarasyuk: @philbaroni if u don’t mind could u give me advice, I want to become an MMA fighter -Phil Baroni Can’t believe I said “Go
Pat Miletich Should Tone Down the Shilling on Showtime
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:29
Filed under: MMA Media Watch, Strikeforce Pat Miletich is the best broadcaster in mixed martial arts at recognizing the action in the cage and explaining it in a way that’s accessible to fans. There’s no one as good as Miletich, a former UFC cham
The MMA Hour With Werdum, Barnett, Coker, Marquardt, Walker and More
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:29
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos The MMA Hour makes its 2011 debut in a very big way. Monday’s show will be a three-hour, nine guest extravaganza, featuring some of the biggest names in the sport. The show will
Joe Riggs Joins Bellator Season Four
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:29
Filed under: Bellator, News Well traveled Arizona welterweight Joe Riggs has found a new home in the Bellator organization and will make his promotional debut on season four beginning in March on MTV 2. “Bellator has a lot of well-rounded, talente
Our Top Japanese Photos of 2010
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:29
Filed under: DREAM, K1, Sengoku, Japan From amateur female MMA at the 350 seat Shin-Kiba 1st Ring to a packed Saitama Super Arena for Dynamite!!, I’ve had the pleasure of shooting nearly every event in Tokyo and every major event in Asia since I jo
Falling Action: Best and Worst of Strikeforce: Challengers
Published on 2011-01-10 08:57:29
Filed under: Strikeforce In theory, Strikeforce: Challengers is the event where the prospects carve a name for themselves before moving on to the big show. You know that because the ham-fisted opening sequence tells you, in the most direct and stilte
Bantamweight Cheat Sheet
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:12
In December of 2010, UFC fans got their first taste of bantamweight action when Nick Pace submitted Will Campuzano on The Ultimate Fighter season 12 finale card. But it will be in 2011 that the division kicks into high gear in the Octagon, and if you
UFC Live in Louisville March 3
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:12
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – On Thursday, March 3, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® brings its prized thoroughbreds to the city made famous by the Kentucky Derby. For the first time ever, UFC® delivers its hard-hitting action to the Bluegrass State f
Forrest Says…
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:12
The Ultimate Fighter season one winner. Former UFC light heavyweight champion. Best-selling author. There are a lot of titles to describe 205-pound contender Forrest Griffin, but no matter what you call him, the fact remains that the Las Vegan is one
Gary Goodridge Finally Paid for 2009 New Year’s Eve Fight
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:07
Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, Japan After a year of trying, MMA veteran Gary Goodridge has finally been paid for his bout with Gegard Mousasi at the New Year’s Eve Dynamite!! 2009 event in Tokyo. It took a public back-and-forth and several miss
Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann Set for UFC on Versus 3 Main Event
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:07
Filed under: UFC, News The UFC will make its Kentucky debut with UFC on Versus 3 on March 3 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, the promotion announced Thursday. The main and co-main events, respectively, will feature fringe top 10 UFC welterweigh
One Side Claims Fix, Other Cites Confusion in Controversial Decision
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:06
Filed under: Fighting, FanHouse Exclusive, News As Hermes Franca waited for the decision of his fight against Ferrid Kheder to be read inside the cage in a Cartago, Costa Rica high school gym, the UFC veteran thought his losing streak was history. In
Jon Jones Explains Why He’s Not a Fan of Thiago Silva’s Slaps
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:06
Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive As Jon Jones’ Twitter followers might have noticed on Saturday night, the UFC light heavyweight wasn’t a fan of Thiago Silva’s slapping maneuver against Brandon Vera late in their UFC 125 bout. Jones called
Longtime UFC Veteran Marcus Davis Released After UFC 125 Loss
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:06
Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, News After losing in his lightweight debut at UFC 125, longtime UFC star Marcus Davis has been cut, his manager Joe Cavallaro confirmed to MMA Fighting. After a strong opening two rounds in his bout with Jeremy
Matt Hughes Thinks Georges St. Pierre Is Boring, Overpaid
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:06
Filed under: UFC Matt Hughes and Georges St. Pierre had a great trilogy of fights in the Octagon, but their rivalry died down a bit after they fought for the third and final time, with Hughes seeming to have gained a grudging respect for the man who
MMA Top 10 Featherweights: New Year, New Faces
Published on 2011-01-06 18:50:06
Filed under: DREAM, UFC, Sengoku, Featherweights An injury forced featherweight champion Jose Aldo to drop out of his scheduled fight at UFC 125, and while Aldo was on the sideline for New Year’s, the featherweight division underwent some radical
True Grit – Edgar Retains Title with Draw
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
LAS VEGAS, January 1 – By all rights, Frankie Edgar never should have made it out of the first round of his UFC 125 main event against Gray Maynard. But after surviving multiple knockdowns in the opening frame, the UFC lightweight champion roared b
Fighter Breakdown — Evan Dunham
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
Fresh from a breakout year in which he defeated Efrain Escudero and Tyson Griffin before losing a controversial split decision to former champion Sean Sherk, rising lightweight star Evan Dunham begins his 2011 campaign at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas
UFC 125 Musings
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
THE JUDGES GOT IT RIGHT, SO LET’S RUN IT BACKI’m probably as critical of mixed martial arts judges as anyone in the business. The scoring of close fights often leaves me scratching my head wondering whether the three individuals charged with ev
Edgar: 13 and Gray Maynard
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
Two weeks out from UFC 125 — Edgar vs Maynard 2, and at 28 windy degrees, Winter has finally arrived in Hamilton, NJ. It’s just before 9 a.m. on a weekday when most towns outside Philadelphia, PA would be buzzing with morning rush hour traffic,
UFC 125 Post-Fight Press Conference
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
Highlights from the fighters below are linked: Frankie Edgar and Gray MaynardBrian Stann and Clay GuidaThiago Silva and Dong Hyun Kim
125 Main Card: Stann and Deliver
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
LAS VEGAS, January 1 – For Saturday night’s UFC 125 co-main event, middleweight up and comer Brian Stann asked for Chris Leben, a gutsy move to say the least given the experience level of “The Crippler”. But the US Marine Corps veteran delive
Thoughts on a Fight Well Fought
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
Frankie Edgar made his 6am flight back to New Jersey Sunday. And as the UFC lightweight champion walked to his seat, you would have mistaken him for any other passenger on the plane if not for the bumps and bruises of his previous night’s work disp
Gray Maynard — What Matters Is Today
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
Your mother always told you that you will be judged by the company you keep. If that’s true in mixed martial arts, then the resume of Gray Maynard keeps looking better and better. Frankie Edgar, Maynard’s opponent in Saturday’s UFC 125 main eve
UFC 125 Prelims — “Lil Heathen” Wins
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
LAS VEGAS, January 1 – Jeremy Stephens spoiled the lightweight debut of Marcus Davis Saturday, scoring a chilling third round knockout of the former welterweight contender in UFC 125 preliminary action at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Davis vs. Steph
UFC 125 Weigh In Results
Published on 2011-01-04 14:21:06
Main Event – UFC Lightweight ChampionshipFrankie Edgar (155) vs Gray Maynard (155)
PPVChris Leben (186) vs Brian Stann (186)Nate Diaz (170) vs Dong Hyun Kim (171)Clay Guida (156) vs Takanori Gomi (155)Thiago Silva (206) vs Brandon Vera (205)
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