- David Douglas vs. Marlon Mathias added as swing bout to CBS “Saturday Night Fights”
Stockton, Calif. – EliteXC officials announced today during a pre-fight press conference for this weekend’s CBS’ telecast of “Saturday Night Fights” that a lightweight bout between David “Tarzan”...
- Matt Lindland wants a shot at Vitor Belfort
Fresh off his unanimous decision victory over Fabio Negao at Affliction: Banned, former Olympic silver medalist Matt Lindland already has designs on his next opponent. “I would love to fight (Vitor)...
- Exclusive Interview: Nick Diaz
When we last saw Nick Diaz, he was whipping Muhsin Corbbrey at EliteXC: The Return of the King, and advising KJ Noons not to be frightened. Diaz gets back into the cage this Saturday at the second...
- Frank Edgar Interview
Today I had the honor of talking with UFC rising star Frank "The Answer" Edgar about his recent win over Hermes Franca, his $25,000 fight-of-the-night bonus, and even a little politics. The 26...
- MISTAKES PAST, SCOTT SMITH READY FOR ROUND 2
No one in the sport of mixed martial arts can ever question the heart, determination or perseverance of current EliteXC middleweight fighter Scott Smith for his constant effort to stay in and win a...
- EILERS GETS SECOND CHANCE IN ELITE XC
At one time, Justin Eilers was considered a great future prospect in the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight division. Having amassed a solid record previous to joining the company, he won his...
- Colin Robinson On The Road Back To The UFC
As a successful amateur boxer who had competed at international level, Northern Ireland heavyweight Colin Robinson thought martial arts were ineffectual outside of Hollywood blockbusters and Bruce...
- Quick Quote: Nick Diaz On Fighting In Stockton
While noting fighting in his hometown tomorrow is great, Nick Diaz also noted that if you drive around Stockton long enough, you'll likely see some fighting. Article
- Despite Rumors, GSP Not Planning To Leave UFC
There has been speculation over the last several months that UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre will go elsewhere when his contract is up (he has 2 fights left). But on MMAWeekly's radio...
- Dana Pulls Out The “Special Announcement” Card on Elite XC
Dana White is in the fight business. Fighting is in this man’s blood. That competitive spirit has enabled him to build the UFC into the great success story that it is today. There’s no way he’s going...
- Shogun Fighting Coleman In December
Mauricio ‘Shogun‘ Rua may be getting a long-awaited rematch with Mark Coleman in December, according to a recent interview. The Brazilian light-heavyweight said that the UFC had mentioned the bout to...
- Houston Alexander: "Karmas a Bitch with a red dress"
Fans, if you missed the free chat session with UFC light heavyweight Houston Alexander, check out the entire transcript to see what he had to say about his upcoming clash with Eric Schafer at UFC...
- Shonie Carter "They're going to force the UFC to pay their fighters more
. "Of course they're going to force the UFC to pay their fighters more. The fighters are going to go where the grass is greener," he stated as he talked about the success of the recent Affliction...
- Gerald Haris: "Rampage is doing good"
Rampage is pretty much focusing on the bible and getting his life back together. The first thing that came to my mind was the kids man. He's got 4 kids. Everybody else was concerned about was he...
- BJ Vs GSP - ''Battle Of The Weight Divisions'' December 27, 2008!!!
Dana White has confirmed on multiple occasions now that he intends to have BJ Penn and Georges St. Pierre fight each other if St. Pierre beats Jon Fitch at UFC 87. However, it's never been clear if...
- EXC Weigh-In Results
The EliteXC weigh-ins for tomorrow night's event were completed a short time ago. Everyone made weight so the full 11 fight card is now official. Article
- Special announcement: UFC 89 to air on Spike TV October 18
“Dana White is expected to officially announce tomorrow that UFC 89, headlined by Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben, will air for free on Spike TV. Show takes place October 18th from the National...
- JAKE SHIELDS FINALLY GETS HIS TITLE SHOT
Jake Shields has been considered one of the world’s best 170-pound fighters for the last few years. He is perhaps the best welterweight not currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship....
- CRIS CYBORG READY FOR BASZLER, U.S. DEBUT
Female MMA fighter Cris Cyborg Santos from Chute Boxe academy finally got her VISA and will face Shayna Baszler as part of the second edition of CBS-EliteXC Saturday Night Fights this weekend. She...
- It only takes one: UFC 89 interview with Chris Leben
Chris Leben falls into a very unique category in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s one of the few fighters in the sport today who it seems every fan has an opinion of. Whether they love him or...
- IFL champ Jay Hieron waiting through IFL's possible final days
UFC veteran and current IFL welterweight champion Jay Hieron (15-4) has been forced to watch from the sidelines as several of his fellow IFL fighters have found new homes in other organizations. But...
- Healy Shocks Ford, Wins MFC Title
Longtime veteran Pat Healy’s experience came in handy tonight as he overcame an extremely rough start against rising prospect Ryan Ford to surprisingly submit Ford with a third-round armbar in the...
- Aoki Talks Tournament Format
Mixed martial arts tournaments are among the most grueling rights of passage for any fighter. When populated with top-tier opponents, a fighter’s ability to make it to the finals is based as much on...
- Mark Coleman discusses possible rematch with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
Mark ColemanMMA legend Mark Coleman (15-8 MMA, 6-3 UFC) has been pursuing a comeback in the organization that made him famous ever since he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at UFC 82 in March....
- Georges St. Pierre to bring his toolbox for Jon Fitch fight
“When I won the world title the first time, it was like a dream. I didn’t realize what I had until I lost it. Then I went crazy. I made a mistake and I don’t want to do that again. I said then that...
- **Mirko Crocop News: Fighting Overeem And Other Updates!!!
DreamFighters.com Mirko Crocop has just accepted the challenge of Overeem, and since his training is going so well, he plans on 100% fighting at DREAM.6 in september.
- Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote Set
The worst-kept secret in MMA is a secret no more. UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva will defend against Patrick Cote at UFC 90. Article
- Fedor gets more than $300,000 for win over Tim Sylvia at Affliction
Props: NBCSports.com Quoteworthy: “… Emelianenko received a sizable part of his Affliction contract up front in the form of a signing bonus, and added that Emelianenko also owns the rights to his...
- Nielsen Ratings Saturday, July 26: EliteXC MMA on CBS Had No Kick
FOX won another lame Saturday night with the time-tested duo of Cops and America’s Most Wanted. Normally, because it’s Saturday, and because it’s a Saturday in the middle of the summer there wouldn’t...
- Cris Cyborg levels path to Gina Carano.
Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos levels the path to Gina Carano by John Morgan on Jul 27, 2008 at 2:25 pm ET Cristiane CyborgEliteXC didn't have a Russian to answer Affliction's main event this past...
- Report: Silva vs. Cote to headline UFC 90 in Chicago Cote Starts trash talk
‘‘I’m telling all my friends to bet on me,’’ Cote said, ‘‘because they’re going to make a lot of money.’’ ‘‘This guy will need 10 punches to my face to knock me out, and I’ll just need one,’’ Cote...
- Paulo Filho Training with BJJ Champ André Galvão
Undefeated WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho has been shoring up his already nasty Brazilian jiu jitsu game in training for his September 10 title scrap with Chael Sonnen by rolling with...
- Terry Martin well-prepared to bounce back from recent defeat
On July 19 Terry Martin (17-6) suffered a crushing knockout defeat at the hands of a resurgent Vitor Belfort at Affliction's debut event, "Banned." But if anyone can overcome adversity, it's Martin,...
- Ikemoto captures DEEP welterweight title
Seichi Ikemoto became the new DEEP welterweight champion at DEEP 36 Impact Sunday, unanimously outpointing Hidehiko Hasegawa through three rounds at the Zepp Osaka in Osaka, Japan. The win was...
- MMA Fastball: Fedor Emelianenko erases all doubt
It’s called fastball for a reason, folks. Now let’s get to it. Fedor erases all doubt who the number one heavyweight in the world is: When Fedor was the PRIDE Heavyweight Champion almost everyone—...
- Steve Mazzagatti Apologizes to Anthony Johnson
Scott Smith and Robbie Lawler weren't the only ones settling "Unfinished Business" last night at EliteXC: Lawler vs. Smith II. Anthony Johnson ran into Steve Mazzagatti last night for the first time...
- Quick Update On Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
''Rampage thinks he’s God…He had a falling out with his trainer a couple of days before the first arrest. Basically he has lost his mind and is talking very religious and is saying that he is God....
- HUERTA FORSEES EVENTUAL MOVE TO 170
As Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight prospect Roger Huerta heads into the home stretch of preparation for his fight with Kenny Florian at UFC 87, it would be understandable for the pressure...
- EliteXC: Building To Make Them Buy
Fresh off of EliteXC’s Saturday night card, talk has turned to the October card and possible match-ups between Carano vs Cyborg, Diaz vs Noons, and possibly Kimbo vs Rogers. While these are certainly...
- WHAT'S NEXT FOR UFC'S HERMES FRANCA
It’s been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs for UFC lightweight Hermes Franca over the past 12 months. After getting his much awaited 155-pound title shot against Sean Sherk at last July’s UFC...
- Tim Sylvia video on next fight in October, UFC, Fedor and more
Defiantly worth a watch. Tim wants a few more fights under his belt before he fights Fedor again, says UFC and Affliction treat their fighters completely different. Link
- Schultz Finds Security With Sengoku
Schultz Finds Security With Sengoku Monday, July 28, 2008 by Brian Knapp (bknapp@sherdog.com) International Fight League lightweight champion Ryan Schultz (Pictures) ended his search for...
- UFC newcomer Jon Jones to replace Tomasz Drawl at UFC 87
UFC newcomer and USKBA light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has been signed to a UFC contract and will replace Tomasz Drwal (14-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at next month's UFC 87 event. Jones...
- Announced: UFC 89 Free on Spike
"At last night’s re-broadcast of UFC 84 that UFC 89 will be broadcast for free on Spike TV. The announcement coincided with Elite XC’s Saturday Night Fights presentation on CBS, but we assume that...
- Report: Smith Broke Hand In Lawler Fight
Those "Hands Of Steel" won't be that tough for a while. According to a Sacramento radio show report, Scott Smith suffered a broken hand during the fight with Robbie Lawler this past Saturday night....
- Diesel Back In Action-Joe Riggs Wins Saturday Night
After being sidelined with a back injury since February, Joe "Diesel" Riggs returned to action this past Saturday night. He beat Matt Dempsey by 2nd round tapout after replacing Dempsey's original...
- Whatever it takes: MMAmania exclusive interview with Josh Koscheck
MMAmania.com: So let’s start off by saying congrats on the big win over Chris Lytle. That turned out to be quite a blood-soaked battle. I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re still finding his blood on...
- UFC 90 officially posted on UFC.com
Date Time: Oct-25-2008 7pm PT / 10pm ET Event Type: PPV Live Location: Allstate Arena, IL UFC® Fight Club™ members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this event Friday, August 15 at...
- BARNETT'S BITTERSWEET VICTORY
Josh Barnett has become accustomed to fighting his friends. After the downfall of Pride Fighting Championships last February, the Seattle native has faced a shrinking pool of opponents as the...
- L.C. Davis to replace injured Cub Swanson at Aug. 5 WEC
WEC veteran Cub Swanson (12-2) suffered a broken hand during a recent training session, and former IFL fighter L.C. Davis (10-1) has agreed to serve as his replacement at WEC 35, an event that takes...