- Mark Hunt vs Junior dos Santos is on for UFC 160
All's well that ends well for Mark Hunt. A day after UFC president Dana White said Hunt turned down a fight against Junior dos Santos at UFC 160, "The Super Samoan" got the fight he wanted following...
- Demetrious Johnson undergoes successful shoulder surgery
Demetrious Johnson's road back to the Octagon has already begun. The UFC flyweight champion told MMAFighting.com that he underwent successful right shoulder surgery at a Seattle hospital on Thursday....
- Rashad Evans speaks out in favor of gay marriage
After signing his name to a brief being sent to the US Supreme Court, Evans explains his views on marriage equality. Link
- Former UFC flyweight Ulysses Gomez signs deal with California-based Pandemonium
Ulysses Gomez's release from the UFC this past month may have come as a little bit of a surprise, but he won't waste much time getting back on the horse looking to fight his way back to the promotion...
- BAMMA 12 OFFICIAL FIGHT RESULTS
BAMMA 12 OFFICIAL FIGHT RESULTS
- Karlos Vemola vs. Caio Magalhaes added to UFC on Fuel TV 10
Middleweights Karlos Vemola and Caio Magalhaes are set to battle at UFC on Fuel 10 in Brazil, in what is surely a "loser leaves town" matchup. Link
- UFC's Joe Lauzon recovering from substantial scar tissue, targets summer return
Veteran UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon has been on the sidelines since December, and his return is still at least three or four months away. But there's a good reason he's been limited in the gym. Link
- Martin Kampmann wants summer fight with Tarec Saffiedine or Nick Diaz 'After GSP beats him up'
UFC welterweight contender Martin Kampmann doesn't have a fight lined up yet, but he has a couple of former Strikeforce fighters in mind as possible opponents. Link
- Chael Sonnen on the simplicity of successful MMA wrestling....
Chael Sonnen, UFC middleweight turned light heavyweight as well as an NCAA All-American in wrestling, goes in-depth in this interview to explain why some elite wrestlers find difficulty transferring...
- Bantamweight Erik Perez signs new six-fight deal with UFC
Mexican bantamweight prospect Erik Perez (13-4 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has signed a new six-fight deal with the UFC. Perez's management team at VFD Marketing today announced the new contract, which is set to...
- After ironing out ‘discrepancies' with Dana White, Mark Hunt ready to ‘test his mettle' against dos Santos
While the first 'Rally for Mark Hunt' failed, the second edition proved to be a resounding success. Much to the delight of his "Army of Doom," Hunt replaced an injured Alistair Overeem against former...
- James Te Huna replaces Ryan Bader, faces Glover Teixeira at UFC 160
Ryan Bader (15-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) has been forced to withdraw from a planned UFC 160 matchup with Glover Teixeira (20-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC), and James Te Huna (16-5 MMA, 5-1 UFC) has agreed to fight in his...
- Urijah Faber and Phil Davis Launch Promotional Platform for Amateur Fighters
UFC fighters Urijah Faber and Phil Davis announced the official launch of MMADraft.com on Monday, a platform created for martial artists by martial artists to generate opportunities and exposure for...
- A detailed timeline of the feud between Georges St. Pierre and Nick Diaz
Not many fights in UFC history approach the level of animosity that will be on display Saturday when Nick Diaz challenges Georges St. Pierre for the welterweight championship in Montreal. And the few...
- Derek Brunson vs. Ronny Markes set for UFC on Fuel 10
A pair of middleweights have been added to the UFC on Fuel TV 10 card in Brazil. Tatame reports that Brazil's Ronny Markes will face off against ex-Strikeforce fighter Derek Brunson on June 8th in...
- Don Frye accuses Frank Mir and Randy Couture of throwing Brock Lesnar fights
Former UFC tournament champion Don Frye accuses former UFC Heavyweight champs Frank Mir and Randy Couture of throwing their UFC fights with Brock Lesnar. Link
- JDS: 'Overeem is a joke'
Junior dos Santos tells Tatame.com that he "will have to be careful" against K1 champion Mark Hunt when they meet at UFC 160 in May in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has less kind things to say about the man...
- Brothers Make Pro MMA Debuts at MFC 37 Fighting Each Other in Brother vs. Brother Bout
The Maximum Fighting Championship announced on Tuesday that two brothers will fight each other in a professional bout at MFC 37 on May 10. Link
- UFC Quick Quote: 'Stefan Struve really needs to think about retiring'
UFC Heavyweight Stefan Struve hasn't even hit his prime and it may already be time to hang up his gloves for good. Outspoken fight physician Dr. Johnny Benjamin explains why. "Many people think, and...
- Tara LaRosa: I would like to fight Rosi Sexton
WMMA pioneer Tara LaRosa talks about her fantastic career. She also looks forward and lists some possible matchups we would love to see in the near future. LINK
- John Maguire drops to lightweight, faces Mitch Clarke at UFC 161
British fighter John Maguire (18-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC) will make the move to lightweight and take on Canadian 155-pounder Mitch Clarke (9-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) at UFC 161. The Canadian Press first reported the...
- The Hulk is back
The Hulk is back: Soa talks about his journey back to the UFC, he talks about nearly quitting but then never giving up. He will face Stipe Miocic in his return to the UFC. Link
- UFC 161 adds Ryan Jimmo vs. Igor Pokrajac to Winnipeg card
A light-heavyweight bout between Ryan Jimmo (17-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Igor Pokrajac (25-9 MMA, 4-4 UFC) is the latest addition to this summer's UFC 161 lineup. UFC officials today announced the bout,...
- Craig vs. Leben, Baczynski vs. Melancon added to July's UFC 162 event
"The Crippler" returns at UFC 162, and he'll have a "Highlight" waiting on him in the cage. Additionally, "The Polish Pistola" meets Brian Melancon (6-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC). UFC officials revealed on...
- K-1 Grand Prix this Fri with Hari, Cro Cop, more
This Friday, March 15, K-1 presents the K-1 Grand Prix 2013. Bloody Elbow has all the details including live stream info, full fight card, and more. And join us Friday for live fight coverage. Link
- Waiting for next bout, John Dodson tackles bullying, eyes 'Ninja Warrior' slot
Six weeks removed from a failed bid for the UFC flyweight title, John Dodson doesn't yet know when he'll see the octagon again, but that isn't keeping him from staying busy. Link
- Wanderlei Silva doesn't mind being called out by Tom Watson
Former PRIDE champ Wanderlei Silva today sounded a bit surprised that British fighter Tom Wason called him out, but not the least bit upset. Link
- Herschel Walker not done with MMA, wants one more fight in UFC
More than two years have passed since 51-year-old Herschel Walker entered an MMA cage, but the former NFL great wants one more shot – in the UFC. Link
- The Ultimate Fighter 17 Episode 8 Recap: Coaches Challenge, Last Preliminary Fight, and Wild Card Selections
This week’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter 17: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen featured the coaches’ challenge dubbed, “Dig this.” Head coaches Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen had to complete specific tasks...
- UFC 160: Junior dos Santos opens as big betting favorite over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt asked for it, he (eventually) got it, and now he's a big underdog. As expected, oddsmakers have made former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos a large favorite over Mark Hunt for...
- Nick Diaz ditches open workouts, Cesar Gracie wants to reschedule
With just three days before his title fight with Georges St. Pierre, welterweight contender Nick Diaz has decided to skip the open workouts. Link
- Post fight Interview - BAMMA 12: Bitter sweet for Judo Jim
This is a post fight interview after Judo Jimmy Wallhead smashed Matt Veach at Bamma 12, he also exclusively reveals an injury he picked up in this fight. Link
- Dana White says Nick Diaz tried to get Georges St. Pierre to fight him in a hotel in 2011
Dana White says that Nick Diaz attempted to track Georges St. Pierre down in a hotel, leading to GSP's overwhelming dislike for Diaz. Link
- Rory MacDonald reinjured; trainer says UFC welterweight won't rush back again
MONTREAL – Saturday could have been Rory MacDonald's coming-out party. Instead, he'll be watching UFC 158 from the seats. MacDonald (14-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) was supposed to fight Carlos Condit (28-6 MMA,...
- Ricardo Lamas vs. Chan Sung Jung confirmed for UFC 162
A featherweight tilt with massive title implications is set for UFC 162 on July 6th, as Ricardo Lamas fights Chan Sung Jung, better known as the Korean Zombie. Link
- Roland Delorme meets Edwin Figueroa at UFC 161 in Winnipeg
For the first time in the UFC, Roland Delorme gets a true home fight. The bantamweight fighting out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has a slot on this summer's card in Canada in his home city. Delorme (8-1...
- Bellator 94 card complete with eight prelims, 155 and 205 tourney finals
The Bellator 94 card is complete with eight preliminary-card bouts ahead of three main-card fights that include two tournament finals. The complete Bellator 94 card includes: MAIN CARD (10 p.m. ET,...
- Jared Papazian back to bantamweight and gunning for UFC return
Jared Papazian once called his manager every day to see whether he'd been secured a UFC contract. It was so important, it consumed his life. He's not making any calls now. Released by the...
- Johny Hendricks isn't going to be a douchebag and trash talk himself into a title fight like Nick Diaz
I haven't heard much about all the fights Diaz has won or how he tore through the rest of the division to get his crack at the crown. But why get caught up in details at this point? Diaz has talked...
- RFA 7 Gets New Main Event Due to Injry, Brandon Thatch vs. Mike Rhodes
RFA on Wednesday announced that there has been a change to the main event of RFA 7. Local MMA star Brandon "Rukus" Thatch will now square off against… Link
- Bellator 95 Gets Middleweight, Featherweight Finals, Parisyan-Hawn Welterweight Duel
Bellator 95 will play host to the Season 8 middleweight and featherweight tournament finals, as well as a welterweight showdown between judokas Rick Hawn and Karo Parisyan. Link
- Interview: Bjorn Rebney gives his views on Fitch, Alvarez, Daley and much more
Bellator CCEO Bjorn Rebney chats to Ray from MMA Mental about all the hot topics surrounding Bellator, he gives his views on Fitch, Fitch v Askren, Eddie Alvarez, Paul Daley, War Machine, Randy...
- UFC 164 set for Aug. 31 at Milwaukee's Bradley Center
The UFC returns to Milwaukee's Bradley Center on Aug. 31 for UFC 164. UFC President Dana White today announced the new event, though there are currently no rumored fights for the card, which serves...
- Dana White: UFC 'probably' will cut Nick Diaz if he fails UFC 158 drug test
MONTREAL – UFC President Dana White said the organization "probably" will cut Nick Diaz if the title challenger fails his drug test at Saturday's UFC 158 event. White laid out the scenario following...
- White: Mark Hunt earns title shot with UFC 160 knockout of Junior dos Santos
MONTREAL – The man who the UFC once tried to pay not to fight may soon find himself competing for the promotion's heavyweight title. Following today's UFC 158 pre-event presser in Montreal, UFC...
- All UFC fight-night bonuses now capped at $50,000
MONTREAL – All of the UFC traditional fight-night bonuses – for "Knockout of the Night," "Submission of the Night" and "Fight of the Night" – now will result in checks for $50,000. That's the word...
- GSP's master plan revealed - Diaz, Hendricks, Anderson Silva
Georges St. Pierre's ex-manager Stephane Patry claims that the UFC Welterweight champion has a three-fight masterplan that begins by "hurting" Nick Diaz at UFC 158, finishing "disrespectful"...
- UFC 158 press conference video
At the UFC 158 press conference, UFC president Dana White, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz will discuss UFC 158 and more Thursday afternoon in Montreal. Carlos Condit, Johny...
- Diaz says St. Pierre is on 'plenty of steroids', UFC won't do anything
Nick Diaz kept up his verbal attack on UFC 158 opponent Georges St. Pierre today, saying that he's on steroids today on a radio show. He made hints at it at today's press conference, but Nick Diaz...
- Freddie Roach Trains ‘Improperly Taught’ Shogun Rua to Punch
Renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach was brought onboard Mauricio Rua’s training camp for UFC 161 to help Rua with his striking. Rua is known for his muay-thai game but according to Roach, when it...