- POLICE: Jackson harmed woman (and possibly her unborn child)
Former light heavyweight Ultimate Fighting Championship title-holder Quinton “Rampage” Jackson injured a Huntington Beach woman and may have injured her unborn child when he drove down along the 55...
- New BABALU write up (Guy has had a rough year)
Link Renato “Babalu” Sobral will step into the Affliction ring Saturday night looking to get a big win over Mike Whitehead. Over the last year, controversy has surrounded Sobral, but the former UFC...
- Great new Alexander Emelianenko interview.
"I'm ready. It doesn't matter with who or where. On foot or on horseback. With maces or poleaxes. To fight. To first blood or to death. It doesn't matter, I'm ready to fight." -- Aleksander...
- Hideo Tokoro Involved in Car Accident
Not a good week for mixed martial artists and automobiles. Thankfully, Hideo Tokoro's incident yesterday didn't result in his arrest and, according to Kamipro, was only a minor fender bender....
- UFC Counter-Programs Affliction to Death
What a FANTASTIC day for US MMA fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out SpikeTV's schedule for July 19th: 4:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM PST UFC Unleashed Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFedries (UFC 68) Marcus Davis...
- Report: UFC to Buy the IFL
So says Adam Swift: A Senior Producer at HDNet's Inside MMA tells MMAPayout.com that the IFL will be bought by the UFC. MMAPayout.com has confirmed talks between the IFL and UFC. More details as they...
- Countdown to Affliction Videos
Link with Vids Affliction Banned Countdown video highlights their July 19th fight card featuring Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia, Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo, Matt Lindland vs. Fabio Negao & more.
- Dana White Did Not Help Affliction
There's a narrative going around that by booking a free show opposite Affliction's debut, Dana White did Affliction some kind of favor. The people making the argument say that the UFC opposition...
- Horn vs. Gouveia at UFN 15
Jeremy Horn vs. Wilson Gouveia has been booked for UFN 15. The only question is at which weight class: Horn usually fights at middleweight, Gouveia at light heavyweight. That should be decided fairly...
- Alves-Sanchez Fight Off
The Thiago Alves vs. Diego Sanchez match earmarked for 10/18 in Birmingham, England is now off. The Thiago Silva vs. Ryoto (Lyoto) Machida match announced yesterday was to take its place. Article
- New: Interview With Josh Barnett - Affliction Press Conference
DreamFighters.com A great interview with Josh Barnett, talks about Fedor, and many other things.
- Exclusive: Affliction to broadcast entire "Banned" fight card
In Saturday's upcoming battle of counter-programming with the UFC, Affliction has again raised the stakes with its debut "Banned" card. Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio today told MMAjunkie.com...
- Tim Sylvia, Michael Bisping, Chuck Liddell, Dana White and Marc Ratner comment on Rampage Jackson situation
In a chat with the Las Vegas Sun today UFC Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Marc Ratner, said the company was “still gathering information” on Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s strange...
- FEDOR LOOKING TO RE-ESTABLISH DOMINANCE
op ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko returns to the States and returns to fighting top competition July 19 when he takes on former UFC heavyweight titleholder Tim Sylvia in the main event of...
- Anderson Silva Vs The UFC Light Heavyweight Division
He has suggested that he won’t stick around 205 pounds for long, but if he did, he’d have a rogues’ gallery waiting for him. In this article, I’ll play the Las Vegas bookie setting the lines for...
- Arlovski Looking to be Aggressive Against Ben Rothwell
I know this is a strange request but could someone give me a breaf outlay of the interview? Sherdog wont let Mac uses see their videos....One of the reasons this site is far, far, far, far better!...
- WEC Signs 3 NCAA Wrestling Stars
The influx of top NCAA wrestling talent into MMA continues. The 3 latest signees are Jake Rosholt, Johny Hendricks and Shane Roller of Team Takedown, who are headed to WEC. Article
- Pound-for-pound king speaks with his strikes...
LAS VEGAS – Anderson Silva has been one of the elite mixed martial arts fighters in the world for the past 18 months or so. He hasn’t been a star, though, until recently. But on Thursday, the large...
- UFC 90 Set For Chicago On 10/25
UFC is finally blowing into the Windy City this fall, announcing that Chicago will host UFC 90 on October 25. No word on participants yet but if Stephan Bonnar is recovered from knee surgery in time...
- No Dream For The Kid Monday
Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto is now off this Monday's DREAM event in Japan. He suffered a torn ACL in training this past week and was on crutches at a press conference. Article
- UFC Quick Quote: Lyoto Machida and Thiago Silva on the Birmingham battle
“I know that this fight will show who is going to lose. The event will sell it this way, two unbeaten guys. I wanna do a great fight, a great show.” – Lyoto Machida via Tatame.com “It’ll be a good...
- Hostile territory no problem for Mike Whitehead
Mike Whitehead (21-5) knows he is headed into hostile territory tomorrow night. The former UFC and IFL fighter will face Southern California resident Renato "Babalu" Sobral (29-7) on the main card of...
- Hunt vs. Overeem Added to Dream 5
DreamFighters.com Alistair "Demolition Man" Overeem has been confirmed as the opponent for Mark Hunt at Dream 5 from Osaka, Japan this Monday. Overeem confirmed the heavyweight bout with...
- Mark HOMINICK Affliction Blog
http://www.mmatraining.com/fitness/hominick-blog-week-4-final.php Pretty cool blogging about the Affliction week down in Anaheim. Always been a big Hominick fan. He needs this win though to stay...
- LIVE: Affliction Weigh-In Results - Underway!
DreamFighters.com Affliction BANNED weigh in results are happening right now. Check it out.
- Breaking: Affliction Fight Now Off
Paul Buenetello vs. Aleksander Emelianenko is now off tomorrow night's Affliction: Banned event. Emelianenko didn't meet medical licensing requirements. Article
- UFN Weigh-In Results (Updated)
The UFN weigh-ins for tomorrow night have just concluded. James Irvin has missed weight by 1.5 pounds, but the main event is still on. Article Update: Irvin has now made weight. He got down to 206...
- No affliction in the UK
“Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be unable to show Affliction: Banned this Sunday at 9pm. Not our decision, not theirs, but I can’t say any more than that. Please accept our...
- Goodridge to replace Aleks Emelianenko
Gary Goodridge will step in to face Paul Buentello tomorrow. He was scheduled to fight in a show in San Diego that was cancelled. link
- MMA prodigy boasts lifetime of experience -- at age 14
IRVING, Texas -- Drake Dudley tries to not move his face while his father smears it with Vaseline, but something across the ring is troubling the young fighter. "He's wearing small gloves," Drake...
- Kid Yamamoto Out of Dream 5
Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto has suffered a torn ACL in his knee during a sparring session yesterday and will not be able to participate in Dream 5. According to doctors, the injury will sideline the...
- Josh Barnett talks Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, Aleksander Emelianenko
Anthony Johnson claimed in a recent interview he got the better of me in wrestling and that this was his validation for being a great wrestler in MMA. I won’t lie and say he didn’t get a takedown or...
- The Boot
Former MMA fighter Rick "The Boot" Rootlieb fought in Holland from 1998-2000. During his impressive career he put together a stellar 3-6 record. Never one to back down from a challenge, he refused to...
- Pros Pick: Fedor vs. Sylvia
Looking at the Las Vegas odds just days prior to the encounter, Fedor is the prohibitive favorite. Most members of the media and thousands of fans believe Sylvia stands little to no chance of pulling...
- Okami Breaks Hand, Potential Silva Fight Off
MMARated.com has learned that UFC middleweight fighter Yushin Okami has recently suffered a broken hand and thus a potential title fight pitting Okami and Anderson Silva, once thought to be slated...
- Irvin Talks Training For Silva
On this week's edition of "Between Rounds," UFC light heavyweight James Irvin talks about what will be the biggest fight of his career this Saturday when he takes on Anderson Silva. ON WHAT HE...
- Joe Riggs Headlines August Rage in the Cage
Former Rage in the Cage heavyweight and middleweight title holder Joe “Diesel” Riggs will make his return to the promotion next month, headlining a scheduled event on August 26th at the Toyota Center...
- Controversial Andrei Arlovski Interview: Watch it Here!
Back in the day, before anybody read us, we used to post whatever we wanted. All kinds of crazy stuff. Then, we actually got an audience and we started to hear the lectures: “You can’t post that...
- MATT LINDLAND: FIGHTER, PROMOTER, POLITICIAN?
Matt Lindland is one of the most respected middleweight fighters in the world. He’s defeated top competitors such as Carlos Newton, Jeremy Horn, Travis Lutter and Phil Baroni. He’s been out of action...
- KOJIMA RETAINS 123-POUND TITLE AT SHOOTO
Shinichi “BJ” Kojima defeated Mamoru Yamaguchi via guillotine choke in their rubber match. Kojima retained his Shooto 123-pound world title. Yusuke Endo claimed the Shooto 154-pound Pac-Rim belt with...
- JESSE TAYLOR PUTTING THE PAST BEHIND
Jesse "JT Money" Taylor advanced to the finals of The Ultimate Fighter Season 7, but was released from the show and kicked out of the finale for his destructive behavior following the filming on the...
- MMA Quick Quote: Affliction out in three?
“Our plan is to do three events, and if we’re successful with those, then we’ll continue and go from there. I’m in business to make money, not lose money. We’ll see how it goes.” – Affliction Vice...
- Arlovski ready for Rothwell
Arlovski explained during a recent Affliction conference call with media that following a brief period where he was unable to negotiate with other promotions, it was ultimately Affliction that won...
- Forrest Griffin: ‘I hate’ Anderson Silva (Video)
Forrest is the man!!! People should watch this interview!... Link
- Report: Yushin Okami breaks hand in training
Top middleweight contender Yushin Okami has suffered another hand injury — this time in training — and will more than likely be unable to challenge 185-pound champion Anderson Silva anytime soon,...
- REESE ANDY LOOKING TO SPOIL THE TRUTH
Reese Andy may not be known by a lot of fans, especially casual UFC fans. However, he has a chance to propel himself to the forefront of the light heavyweight division, as he will take on Brandon...
- Affliction Banned Live stream on the net 9pm est
I know it's not news but I just wanted to put it where everyone may see it. Go to mmaload.com and add the link and watch affliction banned from a live stream, it's that simple.
- Shannon Gugerty has Dean Lister and Brandon Vera to thank for UFC debut
With 10 fighters making their UFC debuts at tonight's UFC Fight Night 14 event, it is a safe assumption that all of them were excited when the opportunity to fight in the world's biggest MMA...
- P4P king Anderson Silva speaks with his strikes
LAS VEGAS – Anderson Silva has been one of the elite mixed martial arts fighters in the world for the past 18 months or so. He hasn't been a star, though, until recently. But on Thursday, the large...
- $25,000 AWARD BONUSES AT UFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
With the victory, Markham not only won his UFC debut, but he also picked up a $25,000 bonus for “Knockout of the Night.” While everyone assumed the match-up would have happened during the seventh...