- Drew Fickett out of July MFC title fight with Ryan Ford
The odd series of events surrounding veteran fighter Drew Fickett (34-5) continue to develop as Mark Pavelich, owner and president of the Canadian-based Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC), has...
- Can Strikeforce keep its talent satisfied?
Now that Josh Thomson has become Strikeforce's new world lightweight champion, and now that Bobby Southworth has successfully avenged a previous loss and defended his light heavyweight title, can...
- New Fedor interview June 30 2008
New Fedro interview. Link How does Jay Glazer talk with Fedor's nuts in his mouth? He would make a good ventrillaquist.
- **NEW Interview with UFC fighter - Jorge Gurgel**
**NEW Interview with UFC fighter - Jorge Gurgel** Check out the whole Interview on MMATurf From part of the interview: "“I’m very excited. Saturday can not come any sooner. I’ve been here in...
- UFC Quick Quote: Gabriel Gonzaga road back to title shot starts at UFC 86
“I need to come back with wins. I’ll fight anybody. My goal is to be the champion. When I get a title shot, this is my goal. I had a long way to go to get a title shot, and I’ll do it again. I...
- Rich Franklin likely to return at UFC 88
link Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin (23-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) will restart his quest for another title shot this fall -- most likely at a UFC 88 event in Atlanta -- though it won't...
- Antonio Silva vs. Justin Eilers Likely for EXC 7/26
It seems that Antonio SIlva has an opponent for his fight on EliteXC's 7/26 card to determine the promotion's first heavyweight champion. Silva & Justin Eilers have verbally agreed to the fight, and...
- MIKE CIESNOLEVICZ WINS TWICE IN TWO DAYS
International Fight League star Mike Ciesnolevicz had quite a weekend. He fought main events in two different states and in two different weight classes saying, “If I can fight two times this...
- Pulver aims for October return, fight with Nogueira
Jens Pulver can sum up his performance against Urijah Faber last month in a single word – slow. The former UFC lightweight champion was beaten for the first time at 145 pounds., when Faber scored a...
- John Alessio undergoes surgery
John Alessio has undergone successful surgery on his right arm to repair a broken bone sustained in a bout against Pete Spratt on June 20th, according to The Fight Network. LINK
- The tale of the Pitbull and The Giant
There are a number of reasons not to miss the mega mixed martial arts extravaganza, "Affliction Banned," this July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim, California - not least of which is the unbelievable...
- Drew McFedries:The fight was the only thing that had gone right for me in the last year
"After the fight, I was able to control myself through the live interview, but when I got backstage, I was a mess. This fight was the only thing that has gone right for me in the last year," stated...
- Quinton Jackson:Forrest ain't going to make it to the 5th
"That fight with me and Forrest ain't going to the judges. I'm going to be victorious and I'm going to win that fight in exciting manner; whether it's knockout, TKO, submission or getting him to tap...
- Should We Care About Jackson-Griffin?
With champion Jackson and challenger Griffin acting as coaches on the umpteenth season of "The Ultimate Fighter" -- there's been little palpable anticipation for Jackson's first title defense in...
- All Female Fight League Set for TV Debut
PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 26, 2008 – Los Angeles, CA - A new reality series featuring Amanda Lucas and eleven other female Mixed Martial Artists is being produced by Los Angeles based production...
- MIKE CIESNOLEVICZ WINS TWICE IN TWO DAYS
International Fight League star Mike Ciesnolevicz had quite a weekend. He fought main events in two different states and in two different weight classes saying, “If I can fight two times this...
- Melvin Guillard Returns Simply, “To Have Fun”
Rhett Butler, UFC - En route to asking Melvin Guillard if he had any doubt that the UFC would call while he was an undefeated rising fighter on a ten fight win streak, he is quick to correct you on...
- Jason Reinhardt Wants Miguel Torres At 135lbs
MMA veteran Jason Reinhardt is eyeing Miguel Torres and World Extreme Cagefighting’s 135- pound division. “I’m undefeated at 135 and Miguel Torres is not,” Reinhardt said during a promotional...
- Buchholz Looking For His First UFC Win
Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, Justin Buchholz has made his mark in Icon Sport, the Alaska Fighting Championship and EliteXC. Now, he looks to do the same in the UFC's lightweight division as he faces...
- Matt Hamill Will Fight At UFC 88
Matt Hamill has informed Fightline.com that he has been offered a fight at UFC 88. Matt is extremely excited about this opportunity and tells us he's "ready to go." An opponent has not been named as...
- UFC Going To Dublin In Not Too Distant Future
The UFC has confirmed it will be heading to the Republic of Ireland - just as soon as there is an arena big enough for it to use. With his Boston-Irish background, UFC president Dana White is known...
- Josh Barnett 'Affliction, Megadeth and the Traveling PSP'
Josh Barnett 'Affliction, Megadeth and the Traveling PSP' Top 5 Ranked Heavyweight Josh Barnett recently sat down with PDG to talk about his upcoming rematch with Pedro Rizzo, fighting friends,...
- IFL ON HOLD, CHAMP MATYUSHENKO TALKS CONTRACT
Vladimir Matyushenko has been one of the real success stories of the International Fight League. Despite the promotion’s difficulties, he has remained a constant source of excellence since his debut...
- UFC 86: TYSON GRIFFIN READY TO STRIKE
Tyson Griffin steps into the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon on Saturday night to take on Marcus "Maximus" Aurelio at UFC 86 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. It is a lightweight...
- Brock Lesnar As A Draw
UFC 87 isn't until August but Dave Meltzer had an interesting tidbit in the print version of his Wrestling Observer Newsletter as it relates to Brock Lesnar's performance on PPV for the UFC. Of the...
- The 10 Most Important Fighters to the Business of Mixed Martial Arts Part II
Continued from HERE: 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...
- Rampage Jackson: "I Don’t Think Forrest Could Knock Out Anybody"
In a new interview posted on UFC.com, light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson sizes up the gameplan he feels Forrest Griffin will use in trying to take his "big belt buckle" this Saturday at UFC...
- Quote of the Day: Mixed Martial Arts' Changing Crowds
"I hear MMA’s opposition speak out as much as anybody. My wife and my mother cringe every time I bring up an MMA issue — heck, I can’t help but occasionally look away while watching a lopsided...
- Tennessee to begin regulating MMA
The state of Tennessee has passed legislation that calls for the sanctioning of mixed martial arts, which opens the door for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and other major organizations to host...
- Breaking down Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia
Bring up Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko in conversation with hardcore MMA fans, and you'll get bombarded with passionate debate from two radical extremes: either he is the undisputed king of...
- Future UFC event coming to Oklahoma City
A UFC event appears destined for Oklahoma City in the next six-to-eight months, according to a published report. UFC President Dana White is quoted as confirming the news in an article on...
- Kazuhiro Nakamura released by the UFC
According to a new published report, light heavyweight competitor Kazuhiro Nakamura has been released by the UFC. The move had been anticipated but was confirmed in the July 1 print edition of The...
- Arlovski, Rothwell Ready To Brawl At Affliction “Banned”
There are a number of reasons not to miss the mega mixed martial arts extravaganza, “Affliction Banned,” this July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim, California — not least of which is the unbelievable...
- Fighter websites: The way to communicate with your audience in the 21st century
Did you know that MMA fighter Cole Miller picked BJ Penn to win by TKO over Sean Sherk at UFC 84? How about the fact that he also thought Tito Ortiz would defeat Lyoto Machida by decision? Actually,...
- Stevenson Asks UFC For Fight With Aoki
Joe Stevenson has been involved in some big fights throughout his career. However, coming off a devastating loss to BJ Penn in which the UFC lightweight title was at stake, Saturday night’s UFC 86...
- Cote: Career Best Needed to Beat Almeida
Patrick Cote (Pictures) doesn't know where he was the night of Nov. 11, 2006. He knows where he wasn't: in the cage, calculating a way to counter the predictable submission attack of Travis Lutter...
- Yamamoto Talks Faber and Love
Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto was the star attraction at the "Asakasa Fight Festival" Monday at TBS headquarters in Asakasa, Tokyo. The Japanese wrestler's appearance kicked off a promotional week leading...
- Dana White ‘couldnt be happier’ with new UFC video game (Video)
Dana white gives his thoughts on the up-coming UFC game, amongst other things. LINK
- MMA Quick Quote: Affliction ‘Banned’ marketing machine heats up
“Considering the magnitude of this fight, and the partnership between Affliction and Donald Trump, it seemed only fitting that the huge talent pool on the ‘Affliction Banned’ show should be seen by...
- UFC officially announces "UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben" for Oct. 18
The UFC today officially announced "UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben," an event that takes place Oct. 18 at The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. The event is headlined by a middleweight bout...
- IFL ON HOLD, CHAMP MATYUSHENKO TALKS CONTRACT
Vladimir Matyushenko has been one of the real success stories of the International Fight League. Despite the promotion’s difficulties, he has remained a constant source of excellence since his debut...
- Fitch to fight St-Pierre as a BJJ black belt
Jon Fitch was awarded his black belt under Dave Camarillo's Guerilla Jiu Jitsu system http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=13504
- Rich Franklin vs Matt Hamill UFC 88 light heavyweight fight possible
Former middleweight champion Rich Franklin (23-3) is possibly packing on 20 pounds for a light heavyweight clash against Matt Hamill (4-1) at UFC 88: “Breakthrough” at the Philips Arena in Atlanta,...
- Jesse Taylor vs. C.B. Dollaway at UFC Fight Night 14
The Ultimate Fighter 7" runner-up C.B. Dollaway (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) will meet ousted finalist Jesse Taylor (6-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at a recently announced UFC Fight Night 14 event. MMAjunkie.com...
- Georges St. Pierre Nominated for an ESPY (Vote!!)
Georges St. Pierre has been nominated for an ESPY in the "best fighter" category. You can vote , but you have to sign up. He is up against four boxers, including Floyd Mayweather, Joe Calzaghe, Kelly...
- Fighter Salaries: Addressing The Problems
As a follow-up to Fighter Salaries: The Problems With Revenue Linking, in the coming days I will be examining potential suggestions that could help to improve the hotly contested MMA issue that is...
- Karo Parisyan isn’t going anywhere … just finally training
Quoteworthy: ”No I haven’t thought about going up or down [in weight classes], what I have thought about was actually getting in shape for a fight. I’m not partying with the girls so much and I’m...
- Joachim Hansen added to DREAM.5
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned through an unnamed source that Joachim “Hellboy” Hansen is expected to fight at DREAM.5 on Monday, July 21 in a Lightweight Grand Prix tournament reserve match. While...
- The Sweet Spoils of Taking the Hard Road Back
For UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, however, the connection with Juanito Ibarra has created a turnaround in his career that is one of the most memorable in the history of...
- Razor Rob vs. Cowboy Cerrone Set For WEC 36
The next challenger to the WEC Lightweight Championship could be determined at WEC 36, as former Champion "Razor" Rob McCullough will face unbeaten Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone on September 10. Article