- Fight with Thomson could be better than Shamrock vs. Le
In one of the most intriguing lightweight match-ups in recent memory outside of the UFC, Strikeforce world lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez (14-1) will be taking on longtime friend and training...
- Nick Diaz vs Hayato Sakurai set to face each other at DREAM.6
DreamFighters.com DreamFighters.com has learned that the scapped match between Hayato Sakurai and Nick Diaz at DREAM.5 (due to nick's contract obligations) has been postponed until September,...
- Report: “Babalu,” Misaki to appear on next Strikeforce at the Playboy mansion card
MMA Rated recently conducted an interview with Scott Coker, the CEO of Strikeforce, regarding what’s ahead for the promotion. Coker had some very interesting things to say in the interview. Here are...
- Josh Koscheck Looking to Leave His Mark
Josh Koscheck Looking to Leave His Mark By Chuck Mindenhall For opponents reading into Josh Koscheck these days, it’s a bit like reading the fine print: Wrestling with“Kos” may result in serious...
- Rothwell can make statement at Affliction
To most passengers who were hustling to their gates at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, the two large men eating lunch together didn’t merit so much as a second glance. But those who know...
- Mark DellaGrotte Interview
The crowd roared its approval for Mike Campbell as he won at the World Championship Fighting 3 card Friday night in Wilmington, Mass. But while most of Campbell’s entourage celebrated after he...
- Edson Draggo in a coma, in "grave condition"
Today, we received a call from the black belt Mario Sperry informing us that the boxer and MMA fighter Edson Draggo, suffered a serious motorcycle accident in Rio de Janeiro. "Ï received a call from...
- Exclusive Interview: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is one of MMA’s most charismatic stars, but the UFC light heavyweight champ has also become one of the world’s best fighters since moving from Pride to the UFC. In this...
- James Irvin: The Spoiler?
The UFC is banking on Anderson Silva getting a highlight reel knockout win over James Irvin on July 19th. While I do think that is the most likely result, Irvin is definitely capable of knocking...
- One more rung?: Interview with Ricardo Almeida
Climbing the ladder to the top of the UFC middleweight division just might go through Hamilton, New Jersey. That’s because that’s where the Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (RABJJ) Academy is and...
- Sokoudjou: "He's the guy I go home and study"
"Hopefully, Mr. Joe Silva will give me the fight I want. I've fought twice in the UFC and both times, it was for the UFC and the guys they wanted me to fight. I hope this time they will give me the...
- Jason Reinhardt wants Miguel Torres
MMA veteran Jason Reinhardt is eyeing Miguel Torres and World Extreme Cagefighting’s 135-pound division. LINK
- Why Did Kimbo Choose MMA Over Boxing?
Kimbo would be destroyed by a medium to top level MMA fighter just as he would against a medium to top level boxer. Link
- Jake Shields targets Nick Thompson for EliteXC title fight
EliteXC's first-ever welterweight champion will be determined in July, when the organization returns to the CBS airwaves. Veterans Jake Shields (20-4-1) and Nick Thompson (36-9-1), each riding...
- CUNG LE LIKELY TO FIGHT AGAIN IN 2008
“He’ll be back in the gym. He’s still training, and he’ll be back at it,” he stated. Afromowitz also mentioned the possibility of different opponents for Le in his next fight, ranging from a rematch...
- Matt Riddle Talks About Jesse Taylor's Rampage
Matt Riddle talked with TAGG Radio yesterday and gave some more insight into the events that led up to Jesse Taylor getting kicked out of the TUF 7 finals. MMA Junkie has the quotes: Link Sorry if...
- Interview With Dustin Hazelett
Amir Sadollah garnered a lot of deserved press last week for winning the middleweight tournament for the seventh season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” However, the biggest winner at last week’s finale...
- Jesse Taylor to fight on July 19?
Fight Hype has the scoop on the possible return of Jesse “J.T. Money” Taylor to the Octagon: Despite being kicked out of The Ultimate Fighter Finale, it appears that Jesse Taylor is set to make his...
- Pedro Rizzo: "If I Beat Barnett I Will Be Top 10 Again"
Considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time at the MMA, Pedro Rizzo went through a bad phase and now is fighting again to be among the 10 best heavyweights in the world. His chance to...
- Shaw To Monson: "Get Some Wins Before You Call Out Kimbo"
Doing his best Brett Rogers impersonation, Jeff Monson recently released a video calling out Kimbo Slice. Monson decided to go the video route because as he put it, "I know the (explitive) doesn't...
- Babalu: "Who fires first wins."
Renato "Babalu" had two fights called off this year. At last he is going to fight at Affliction: "Banned" Jul 6th. He hasn't fought since his last victory over Rodney Faverus. The new Brazilian Jiu...
- BROCK LARSON TALKS PRATER & ALESSIO
These are interesting times for World Extreme Cagefighting welterweight contender Brock Larson. Just under a year ago, he had his nine-fight winning streak broken by WEC champ Carlos Condit. Quickly...
- Tyson Griffin - Crib Tour
Video of Tyson Griffin. Shows us round his crib and talks upcoming fight with with 'Maximus' Aurelio LINK
- Thomson Takes Strikeforce Title in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Josh Thomson (Pictures) certainly picked the opportune night to fight up to the potential that most within the sport knew he possessed. Shoulder surgery, its rehabilitation, a...
- C.B. Dollaway blog: thoughts on the TUF Finale
If you have ever experienced shock, you likely understand how I was feeling post fight and continue to feel. http://mmajunkie.com/news/4682/c-b-dollaway-blog-thoughts-on-the-tuf-finale.mma
- The Punk talks about his huge win
Josh Thomson interview with Sherdog. He talks about the win, the pre interviews, who helped him out, rankings, and how he would dominate any other lightweight fighter in any organization. After his...
- The future's uncertain for Amir Sadollah
One week after Amir Sadollah secured his position as MMA's best-known 1-0 fighter, the Richmond, Va. resident is still adjusting to life in the UFC. LINK
- The Kevin Burns Story
Mixed martial arts, like any other sport, is fueled by its superstars. Whether it’s Anderson Silva knocking out contenders or Georges St. Pierre wowing fans with his athleticism, they are the sport’s...
- SERRA TALKS HUGHES: "I'M NOT LOSING TO HIM"
Following a tough loss to Georges St. Pierre at UFC 83 in April, former welterweight champion Matt Serra has recovered from an elbow injury he suffered in the fight and is headed back into training...
- MMA RULES 101 WITH HERB DEAN
Referee Herb Dean recently spoke with MMAWeekly.com explaining several rules that all mixed martial arts fans should know. The nine-year professional MMA referee broke down the rules for strikes to...
- UFC Quick Quote: Chuck Liddell deserves the next title shot
“After I beat Rashad I think I deserve the next title shot.” LINK
- ‘The Artist’ KJ Noons has no qualms painting another masterpiece on Nick Diaz’s face
Elite XC Lightweight Champion KJ Noons was a guest on HDNet’s “Inside MMA” yesterday, adding yet another chapter to the back and forth war of words between himself and his nemesis, Nick Diaz. By now...
- MMA could soon face ban in Delaware
With mixed martial arts continuing to gain mainstream popularity, local boxing promoter Keith Stoffer said he wouldn't mind if MMA disappeared. "It's no secret that this movement has, especially on...
- Crooked Cop tried to scam Matt Hughes
Link Every MMA fighter should take note of this odd case with former UFC welterweight champ Matt Hughes. Hughes settled out of court last week on a case that dates back to the Friday before UFC 64...
- Thomson Not Ruling Out Melendez Rematch
Fresh off his win over his friend Gilbert Melendez for the Strikeforce Lightweight Title, Josh Thomson says he wants to defend it against the best fighters, which means he certainly wouldn't rule out...
- Shinya Aoki Contemplates Fighting in the US
Shinya Aoki says most of the best fighters are in the US and he wouldn't mind testing the waters. Link
- Drew Fickett - The Whole Story
We've posted a little bit about Drew Fickett briefly being on Friday's Strikeforce card as a last minute replacement of a replacement to face Luke Stewart. Fickett ultimately got scratched because he...
- Bobby Southworth: a win over "Babalu" could cement legacy
AN JOSE, Calif. -- Soon after defending his Strikeforce world light heavyweight title with Friday's unanimous-decision victory over Anthony Ruiz, Bobby Southworth (9-5) was already looking ahead to...
- Shawn Tompkins Signs To Fight For XFA
World renowned veteran mixed martial arts (MMA) Elite Trainer and Muay Thai World Champion Fighter, Shawn Tompkins, has signed an agreement to fight for the Xtreme Fighting Association (XFA). LINK
- Yushin Okami Trains Sumo in Preparation for Anderson Silva
Okami is training with Sumo stylist Akebono Taro. Link
- Kim Couture Talks MMA
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- Lyoto Machida has the Light Heavyweight Division Ducking
Wanderlei Silva, Forrest Griffin, Quentin Jackson, and Bradon Vera have all supposedly ducked Machida. Link
- Mac Danzig on Clay Guida fight, TUF advice
MMAWeekly: First off, Mac, can you give us an injury update? Mac Danzig: I actually suffered the knee injury in the middle of the (Mark Bocek) fight. I tore a bunch of muscles in my knee, and had a...
- UFC 86: Forrest Griffen is up to challenge
He’s not the first Ultimate Fighter alum to get a shot at a title, but that’s not anything that worries the laid back Xtreme Couture fighter. “I was very fortunate with The Ultimate Fighter. A lot of...
- Melvin Guillard prepares to give the UFC one more shot
“Right now it’s tough. You got guys like Spencer Fisher, Frankie Edgar, I can name so many. You even got Rich in there. It gets tougher and you just got to train harder, but right now I’m going to...
- HDNet Satisfied As Programming Leader, No Event Plans Yet
Even though the Mark Cuban-backed HDNet seems to have the financial resources to be a challenger to UFC, HDNet Fights has chosen to be more a programming brand than a fight promotion in the 9 months...
- Forrest Griffin training with Wanderlei Silva for Rampage fight.
DreamFighters.com Forrest Griffin is pulling out all the stops, as he has made public he has been training with the man who has KO'ed Rampage Jackson twice, Wanderlei Silva.
- The Case Against Forrest Griffin
Forrest only has two likely ways to pull out a victory in this fight grind out a decision or catch Quinton in a submission during a scramble. Forrest just doesn't knock people out, especially block...
- Quote of the Day: Underselling Rampage Jackson
"Stranger still is an auspicious lack of promotion for Jackson, who has easily earned an hour's worth of highlights in his Pride career. Why not package a propaganda piece prior to the show that...
- The 10 Most Important Fighters to the Business of Mixed Martial Arts Part I
The mixed martial arts business has seen its ups and downs during its short history. This list is intended to capture the fighters who had the biggest influence in creating interest in the sport and...