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Sunday, Oct 25

“UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun” Results and Play-by-Play

Result: Stefan Struve Defeated Chase Gormley via Submission (Triangle Choke) at 4:04 in the 1stRound Rasak Al-Hassan Result: Ryan Bader Defeated Eric Schafer via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-26, 30-27) Result: Gleison Tibau Defeated Josh Neer via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-2...

Saturday, Oct 24

Five Things We’ll Learn After UFC 104

Although UFC 104 hasn’t been the most hyped event, it doesn’t mean that we won’t learn a lot about the promotion’s future. Undefeated light heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida will defend his title tonight against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event.

Thursday, Oct 22

Chris Horodecki Signs with WEC, Expected to Fight on December 15th

At only 22 years of age, “The Polish Hammer” is one of MMA’s best kept secrets. He boasts an impressive 13-1 mark with his only blemish coming at the hands of Ryan Schultz in the Finals of the IFL Lightweight Grand Prix back in 2007. Bart Palaszewski vs. TBD Chris Horodecki vs. Anthony Njokuani

Ben Rothwell Looking To Make “Big” Impression At UFC 104

When the IFL was still around, Ben Rothwell was the cream of their heavyweight crop, amassing a 9-0 record in the process. Since their demise, Rothwell has gone 1-1 including a devastating KO loss to former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski. He has been given new life as he looks to ma...

Tuesday, Oct 20

Bellator Fighting Championships Returns, but Not on ESPN Deportes

Bellator Fighting Championships announced this morning that the organization will be making their return on April 8th, 2010. This time, the Hispanic-centered MMA organization will host up to 24 LIVE nationally televised primetime events on Fox Sports Net, NBC as well as Telemundo.

Tompkins: Chris Horodecki “Very Close” to Signing with WEC

According to MMA guru Shawn Tompkins, his pupil and lightweight sensation, Chris Horodecki is on the cusp of finalizing a contract to join the WEC. Tompkins believes they will take Zuffa, LLC’s minor league by storm, and wanted to serve notice to those atop the totem pole as well. “It looks l...

Friday, Oct 16

Demian Maia Meets Dan Miller at UFC 110

Miller boasts similar stats as he stakes claim to an impressive 11-2 record of his own, and is 3-1 for the UFC. The former IFL middleweight champ will also be looking to bounce back from a loss as well after he dropped his last fight to Chael Sonnen at UFC 98 back in May.

Sunday, Oct 4

UFC 104: Machida vs. Rua Card Finalized

The UFC’s return to Southern California is complete as the organization has officially confirmed the nine remaining bouts on the card. UFC 104 will feature a light heavyweight title bout between undefeated champion Lyoto Machida and former Pride middleweight Grand Prix champion Ma...

Thursday, Oct 1

Kimbo Sliced by Roy Nelson on “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights”

Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson made his unofficial Octagon debut last night on “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights” against former IFL champion Roy “Big County” Nelson. The street fighter looked out of shape and confused as MMA’s biggest belly engulfed it’s way to an easy win.

Wednesday, Sep 30

Kimbo Slice Meets Roy Nelson Tonight on “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights”

Most MMA/conspiracy theorists knew that Kimbo would get an early fight in the tourney, that way the UFC and Spike TV could milk him for the entire season as a legit contestant in the tournament. However, what threw most for a loop was that they pitted him against the most accomplished mixed m...

Tuesday, Sep 29

Kimbo Fights for Respect in “TUF 10″ House

“I learned a little bit more skills. A lot more skills,” Kimbo said of his improved MMA game. “There are more fighters out there for me to fight so I need to make sure I work harder than they do.” Watch the YouTube sensation take on former IFL heavyweight king Roy “Big Country” Nelson on this Wedne...

Win or Lose, the UFC Got Their Money’s Worth With Kimbo Slice

The hype behind this season’s “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series began as soon as president Dana White announced that Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson would be one of the contestants on the show. Now the former YouTube sensation will take on former IFL heavyweight champ Roy Nelson on tomo...

Monday, Sep 28

Kimbo Fights for Respect in “TUF 10″ House

That’s music to Kimbo’s ears as he is being rewarded for rolling the dice on entering the heavyweight tournament, something that had been relegated for MMA looking to catch a break. Watch the YouTube sensation take on former IFL heavyweight king Roy “Big Country” Nelson on this Wednesday...

Thursday, Sep 24

Kimbo Slice vs. Roy Nelson On Next “Ultimate Fighter”

Only two episodes into this season’s “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series and we’re already going to see the show’s most anticipated fight. It was announced by Rashad Evans on Wednesday’s episode that Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson will be taking on Roy Nelson next week. Nelson is a former...

Thursday, Sep 17

(UPDATE) Fedor Emelianenko Debuts for Strikeforce on November 7th CBS Broadcast

After Strikeforce acquired much of the financially plagued Pro Elite’s assets earlier this year, it was a fairly smooth transition for CBS to hook up with Strikeforce and continue their penetration into the mixed martial arts market.

Tuesday, Jun 16

“Ultimate Fighter” Season 10 Cast Revealed, Kimbo Slice Featured

MMA Unlimited the UFC to offer multiple deals. It is possible that they could lock up some of the other contestants, ahem Kimbo, that don't win the 16-man tournament. With talented fighters like Wes Sims and former IFL heavyweight champ Roy Nelson on the show, ...

Wednesday, Jun 3

Rothwell vs. Gormley added to “Affliction: Trilogy”

Rothwell, a former IFL heavyweight champ, lost to former UFC champion Andrei Arlovsi in Affliction's debut event, “Banned,” last July. He currently holds an impressive 30-6 pro record, with his most recent coming against Chris Guillen at Adrenaline MMA ...

Thursday, May 28

TJ Grant vs. Rory Markham At TUF 9 Finale

North Hills At least Grant will remain on the June 20th card as now he's set to face former IFL veteran Rory Markham in a welterweight showdown. Grant is coming off a victory over Ryo Chonan at UFC 97. Markham on the other hand is coming off of a KO loss to rising ...

Hieron Meets Daley at Affliction III

By Tom Ngo According to reports, a welterweight bout between former IFL champ Jay Hieron and Paul Daley has been inked for Affliction III. Although the company has yet to officially confirm anything, the card appears to be filling out nicely. MMA ...

Thursday, Apr 3

Podcast: 5thRound.com’s exclusive interview with the IFL’s Mark Miller

Mark Miller gets a title shot this Friday at the IZOD Center in New Jersey when he takes on current IFL Welterweight champion Jay Hieron. Miller was supposed to fight Hieron during the IFL Grand Prix but had to pull out due to a hand injury that he told us, “it (hand) gets a little bit sore when...