Bleacher Report, MMA: Mixed martial arts

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers: Aftershocks

Jacare is arguably the best submission grappler in the weight division this side of Demian Maia. He's one of the few guys who can beat Shields at his own game in what I think is actually a terrible matchup for the new Strikeforce champion. Werdum vs. Silva

Fedor Emelianenko Stops Brett Rogers in the Second Round with a Right Hand

Fedor Emelianenko the greatest mixed martial arts heavyweight of all time and quite arguably the greatest mixed martial arts fighter of all time stopped the undefeated fast rising star heavyweight Brett Rogers tonight in their CBS broadcast Strikeforce/M-1 Global fight in his own ba...

Fedor Emelianenko Beats Brett Rogers: The End of the Fujita Defense

Rogers backs up on the ground, blocking Fedors wild right drop with his forearm. And the first round is in the books. Fedor and Rogers lock on the cage. Fedor flips around and unleashes a flurry on Rogers protected head. They clinch and Rogers lands a knee. Damn the UFC.

Five Points To Take from Strikeforce: Fedor Vs Rogers

Gegard Mousasi a Dangerous Light Heavyweight Gegard Mousasi is the Strikeforce light-heavyweight title holder and both guys made the 205 lbs weight limit. On the off chance that Sokodjou won the fight, Gegard still would have been the Strikeforce light-heavyweight champ.

Fedor Emelianenko: Russian Experiment Enters New Phase Against Rogers

The UFC exploded in popularity and the sport of mixed martial arts along with it. However, the burgeoning love affair with the masses passed through a filter controlled by Dana White and company. Millions of new fans became familiar with his darling and little else in the world of MMA.

Breaking Down Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers; The Main Event

Fabricio Werdum VS Antonio Silva That's not all. Fedor has some of the best grappling in the world. A former Russian national Judo champion and a 12-time Sambo champion while competing in numerous events. Fedor is no joke whether it be on the ground, or standing up.

Podcast: Strikeforce: Fedor Vs. Rogers: The Five Bullet-Point Preview

Is Miller more of a MTV figure than a fighter? What do we really know about him? One thing: he's a talented submission artist as 13 of his 22 wins have come via tapout. The 24-year-old Mousasi is the Light-Heavyweight Champion, but the title won't be on the line.

Bad Night for World Victory Road: Khalidov and Omigawa Take Wins

In the co-main event of the evening Mamed Khalidov, defeated Sengoku Middleweight Champion Jorge Santiago via "superior genetics" in Round One. Overall a good show. And an excellent appetizer for the Strikeforce main course tonight.

Strikeforce: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers—Predictions/Tips

World class upper body clinchwork—a three time World Combat Sambo champion as well as a national Judo champion Explosively powerful striking that sets up clinch well Transitions between striking and grappling are perfect Excellent submission skills First fight in a cage

In the Battle Between Fedor and Brett, the UFC May Be the One To Lose

Strikeforce, a company destined for the "Round File," will temporarily usurp the seeming monopoly on North American MMA that the UFC currently possesses. Despite UFC President Dana White's multitude of MMA organizational accomplishments, getting the UFC brand onto network TV has ne...

Mixed Martial Arts in the Mainstream: The Jorge Gurgel Theory

Before fighting under the bright lights of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Jorge Gurgel was 9-1 with all nine of his wins coming via submission. Chuck Liddell trading blows with a beaten and bloody Wanderlei Silva. And Mixed Martial Arts will remain on the outside looking in.

Ten Crazy Colors Of MMA Personalities: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Not exactly the best ambassador of the sport but an entertaining fighter, nonetheless. Stockton, California natives, Nick and Nate Diaz are notoriously known in the MMA community for their brash behavior both inside and outside of the Octagon.

Slaying The Dragon: The Key to Soundly Defeating Lyoto Machida

To understand how to beat Machida you must first understand how Machida fights. He uses a Shotokan Karate style that no one really has seen before. He is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has some Muay Thai and Sumo wrestling skills.

I'm Baaaaack: Last Minute Fedor vs Rogers Preview

What we do know is that all of Sokoudjou’s fights tend to unfold in one of two ways: 1. He blitzes his opponent with punches, and kicks, and earns a quick TKO victory, or 2. He blitzes his opponent with punches, and kicks, wonders why his opponent is still standing, and gets tired within three m...

Creature vs Creature: Pathetic Tito Begs the Iceman for a Third Beatdown

The “longest running Light Heavyweight Champion in the history of the UFC” has a great ring to it Tito – until you consider that you ran away from Chuck like a scared little girl for over two years before finally fighting him at UFC 47.

Creature vs. Creature: Tito Ortiz Hungry For Liddell…Again

Ortiz may not be a spring chicken, but he is five years younger than the Iceman. Liddell is one of the all time greats in this sport, but he is no ageless wonder like Randy Couture. Both Liddell and Ortiz are talented wrestlers. Liddell uses his wrestling in reverse to avoid takedowns and keep fi...

Strikeforce Fight Week Previews: Fedor vs. Rogers

We're getting a chance to see one of the greatest fighters to ever grace our sport for free tomorrow night. This is like Ali fighting on ABC's Wide World of Sports back in the day. Fedor trains with his brother Aleks, Amar Suloev and Gegard Mousasi at Red Devil Sport Club. The second most promine...

Strikeforce Fight Week Preview: Jake Shields vs. Jason Miller

This one is going to last far more than that. Besides, Mayhem has better stand-up. The key to this fight is going to be who scores more points where they are least comfortable; can Shields steal a round standing and trading or can Mayhem weasel out a 10-9 with solid defense, submission escapes...

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MMA's Linear Champions

Either way, Lyoto Machida is the linear champion. The heavyweight title will remain split between Fedor and Brock Lesnar for the foreseeable future, but should Marquardt get his fight with Anderson Silva, the middleweight loop will be closed as well.

The Future of MMA May Depend on Strikeforce: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers

While EliteXC did some good for MMA, it's collapse damaged CBS' aspirations of what MMA could do for its network. And it could be imperative that we put our best foot forward. Not just for Strikeforce, or the UFC, or anybody else. But for all of us that don't want to pay 60 bucks a show on pay-per-v...

Opinion: Can CBS, Strikeforce, and Fedor Emelianenko Elevate Mixed Martial Arts?

That is a very bold statement considering the story history tells. This is not the first time an MMA event was held live on CBS. EliteXC tried their hand in impressing the sport upon casual viewers and sadly they failed handily. Strikeforce has something they didn't have and that is Fedor. ...

Top Ten Greatest Upsets In MMA History

5. Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (UFC 70) 6. Anderson Silva vs. Hayato Sakurai (Shooto: “To the top 7”) 8. Randy Couture vs. Tim Sylvia (UFC 68) 10. BJ Penn vs. Matt Hughes (UFC 46) Anderson Silva vs. Daiju Takase (Pride 26) Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell (UFC 43)

Strikeforce Fight Week Previews: Gegard Mousasi vs. Sokoudjou

Grab a pen and write this down: In no more than three years time, Gegard Mousasi will be considered the best Mixed Martial Artist on the planet. Saturday night, fight fans will get to see why the man known as "The Dreamcatcher" is on the verge of becoming a household name and one of the top pound...

Fedor Vs Rogers: Putting Ascendancy To The Test.

Rogers is motivated, has the tools in the shape of his giant fists, and brings real skills to bear in the cage. This will be a great bout to watch regardless of how your perceptions of the fighters color the match. An undefeated knockout artist taking on a skillful master. Its a common storylin...

Strikeforce Fight Week Previews: Fabricio Werdum vs. Antonio Silva

As mentioned earlier, Werdum is a championship-caliber submission fighter and will surely look to put his large opponent on the mat. While Silva is no slouch on the ground and working positions on a man of his stature isn't the easiest thing in the world, neither is winning the heavyweight...

Breaking Down Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers; Mayhem vs. Jake Shields

All this week, I've been breaking down Saturday's big card, fight by fight. Today, I'll be focusing on the Strikeforce Middleweight title bout between the host of MTV's Bully Beatdown, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, and former Elite XC Welterweight champion Jake Shields.

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Brock Lesnar Out of UFC 108 with Mononucleosis

Sources close to the UFC confirmed the story while pointing out that Lesnar was never officially part of the UFC 108 card. This is yet another major blow to the UFC 108 card, which lost a potential Anderson Silva/Vitor Belfort middleweight title fight last week when Silva withdrew because...

Strikeforce Predictions: Can Brett Rogers Defeat Fedor Emelianenko?

Headlining the show will be the man generally regarded as the top heavyweight in the world: Fedor Emelianenko. Fedor wins by first-round submission. Is Mousasi the best light heavyweight in the world? No, but he’ll get one step closer to the top. Mousasi wins by second-round TKO.

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Marcus Jones Surprises Viewers with Skill

He reminds me of a rangier version of UFC heavy weight champion Brock Lesnar. Mike Wessel is one of three fighters on the show who has fought in the UFC before. He is a powerful striker with a 6-1 record, three wins by knockout, one via submission, and two decisions.

Creature vs. Creature: Jake Shields Bringing The Mayhem to Jason Miller

Throughout his career Shields has competed in and won many grappling championships, including an impressive third place finish at the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships back in 2005. Shields is by far the more seasoned grappler even though 13 of Mayhem’s 22 MMA victories ha...

Creature vs. Creature: The Bully Beatdown of Jake Shields

Saturday night, Miller will look to issue his own Bully Beatdown to former guest star Jake Shields en route to claiming the vacant Strikeforce Middleweight Championship. Here's why he's going to get the job done. 3. True Middleweight

Why Has Joe Silva Left The Middleweights In Pure Chaos and Confusion?

This division was once called the weakest division in the UFC, and Joe Silva is doing his best in keeping it that way. One of the unarguably top three pound-for-pound fighters in the world, a King of Pancrase champion and a former Pride champion don't seem to be enough.

Brandon Spikes Got Off Easy, but We Should All Climb Down Off This High Horse

Nowhere is this more accepted than in football, where force and intimidation are required parts of the game. Why else would a receiver be afraid to go over the middle to catch a ball or a quarterback want to slide when running out of the pocket for a first down?

Brock Lesnar: A Lesson in Revisionist History

Brock Lesnar is the UFC Heavyweight Champion. That fact cannot be disputed. Apparently, everything else in the Mixed Martial Arts history of the athletic freak of nature is up for reconsideration, depending on what side of the Lesnar Line you land on.

For The Brawler, The Gloves Are Off In MMA

Today's fighter wants to strike fast; a quick KO or a grappling competition. They do not want to get hit. They take pride in the fact that they can go three fights in a row and not take a single shot. Fighters like Anderson Silva and Machida instantly come to mind.

Understanding the UFC Fighter Summit

This sounds like an awesome experience. No word if it will be an annual deal, but my thought is that Dana and the Fertittas would like to do anything they can to keep fighter camaraderie and morale high. Other sports do this on an annual basis (union meetings, etc) so it makes sense for the UFC cr...

Kimbo Slice vs Houston Alexander: EliteXC

Kimbo was exposed and EliteXC met it's fate which was in the graveyard of mixed martial arts promotions trying to compete with the UFC. The only way Kimbo Slice is going to develop into a mixed martial artist is if he learns some basics in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Strikeforce on CBS: The Importance of a Great First Impression

On Saturday Nov. 7 , the Strikeforce promotional debut on CBS will no doubt open up a whole new market for both Strikeforce and MMA in general. Now all Strikeforce has to do is put on a good enough show to keep new viewers interested enough to come back. STRIKEFORCE MAIN CARD

Dave's IMO: Give Me Back the Keys!

But that's not all! My motivation for writing this article came after watching Joe Bauserman on Saturday against an anemic New Mexcio State defense, that may well be the worst in the NCAA (Football Championship Subdivision). Joe showed poor mechanics, did not step into his throws, st...

Classic Countdown: The Ten Greatest PRIDE Fights Of All Time

These light-heavyweight wrecking machines first crossed paths in the finals of the PRIDE 2003 Middleweight Grand Prix. “The Axe Murderer” won that fight, finishing Jackson off in the first round with brutal knees from the Muay Thai clinch. 6. Ken Shamrock vs. Don Frye (PRIDE 19: Bad Blood)

Breaking Down Strikeforce: Fedor VS Rogers; Gegard Mousasi VS Sokoudjou

All this week, I'll be breaking down Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers, fight by fight. Today I'll be focusing on the current Strikeforce Light-Heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi and former PRIDE and UFC fighter Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. Gegard Mousasi

Hatton Should Say "No" to Couture and Avoid the UFC

Former three-time UFC heavyweight champion and two-time light-heavyweight titlist Randy “The Natural” Couture expressed interest this week in converting British professional boxer Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton into the world of mixed martial arts.

Roach Predicts Manny Pacquiao to Win by Knockout in Round 1, 9, 10

The following is a transcription of the interview with Roach. FR: (A big grin on Freddie’s Face) Andre Arlovski, Anderson Silva, Penn, I just teach and train them how to fight stand up that’s all I really know and that’s the most exciting part of MMA, stand up.

The Anti-UFC Rankings Bias

Another interesting example to consider is Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi. Mousasi is deserving of a ranking within the top 10 at light-heavyweight, but I find recent arguments for his consideration in the pound-for-pound rankings to be dubious at best.

Will a Brett "Grimm" Rogers Upset over Fedor Emelianenko Shock the UFC World?

In 1974, when the greatest heavyweight boxer who ever lived, Muhammad Ali, was preparing to meet the most terrifying fighter in the world at the time, George Foreman, in Kinshasa, Zaire, for the heavyweight championship of the world, he was ridiculed by sportscaster Howard Cosell.

Don King Looks to Battle the UFC

“When I bring my guys in we’ll be getting prepared to take on Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta in their league vs. our league. The same thing I want to do with the sport of boxing I want to do with MMA.” (source: mmanews.com) One thing is for certain. The best fighters in the world are about to get PAID...

A Bad Night Coming For All The Couture Fans

The Natural, Captain America and Father Time are some of the nicknames best suited to describe the legendary Randy Couture. Couture has fought inside the UFC octagon for over 10 years, won titles in both the heavyweight and light-heavyweight divisions and has been inducted into the UFC H...

WEC Announces Varner-Henderson Title Unification Bout

Varner will be returning to the cage for the first time since his volatile collision with Donald Cerrone last January. The reigning champion is healthy and ready to prove the he is still the WEC’s top 155-pounder. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

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"Lil' Evil" Jens Pulver to Return in 2010

Having lost four straight and six of his last seven, his recent track record certainly would make it hard for anyone to argue in his favor. After a strong showing in a five round war with then Featherweight champ Faber in June 2008, Pulver has spent a combined 3:19 seconds in the cage over his l...

Fedor Emelianenko-Brett Rogers Conference Call Notes and Quotes

Strikeforce had a media conference call earlier this morning with Strikeforce President Scott Coker, Brett Rogers, and Fedor Emelianenko to promote their Nov. 7 show. Coker Rogers Fedor Does not train with any American fighters. He just works with his coaches.

Lyota “The Dragon” Machida Needs Surgery: Putting Real Fans to the Test

Machida will require surgery to repair an injured hand, which was sustained during his fight with Rua at UFC 104 (source: mmanews.com). It has been said that Machida is a great fighter, but highly overrated. Machida-bashing is nothing new, but it's still very disappointing.

Strikeforce's Jake Shields: "I'm Still Way Away from My Prime"

N : Jake, who has the best submission skills over at Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu? N : That’s very true! Who would you say is the most well rounded fighter in your camp and why? N : How about striking? Could you say who is the best striker? N : What about you versus Anderson Silva?

Gegard Mousasi: Taking on America One Challenge at a Time

What appears to be a clear lack of depth in the Strikeforce light-heavyweight division is an issue that does not seem to bother him. After all, the majority of the best light-heavyweight fighters in the world reside in the UFC in the form of Lyoto Machida, Mauricio Rua, Rashad Evans, etc...

Opinion: TUF Heavyweights: Fights Don't Meet The Hype

The Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua light heavyweight title fight at UFC 104 is excellent proof of the evolution of the sport and should be used as a shining example of a fight to show people who don’t think MMA fighters are highly skilled athletes.

Mixed Martial Arts new Catch-Phrase: "Stand and Bang"

Unlike it's predecessor "tapout", which represents the action where an opponent submits by tapping on their opponent or the canvas, "stand and bang" is often being associated with mixed martial art bouts that aren't so much about the martial arts and more about being a bar room brawl.

Red Jellybeans, Kleenex, and MMA: Sunday Morning Analogies

The idea of a Mixed Martial Arts monopoly has been discussed in various incarnations since the emergence of the Ultimate Fighting Championship as the dominant brand in the sport. Some will forever argue that all the best fighters belong in the UFC, just as many will mistakenly label Mixed...

Opinion: How Do MMA Weight Classes Win Their Fights? Expectation Vs Reality.

Total Wins = 305Wins by Knockout = 88 (29%)Wins By Submission = 116 (38%)Wins by Decision = 101 (33%) Light Heavyweight: (Frank Shamrock, Tito Ortiz, Randy Couture, Vitor Belfort, Chuck Liddell, Quinton Jackson, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Lyoto Machida, Wanderlei Silva, Dan Hen...

UFC 6 and Why I Miss The Good Old Days of Tournament-Style Fighting

I would agree that MMA is the ultimate martial art. It has evolved out of a need to legitimize the sport, but also because let’s face it; a well rounded MMA fighter should have the capacity to make easy work of any opponent with a more one-dimensional fighting style.

Juiceboxing 101: Know Your Juice

Shogun Rua . Okay, my Pride side is showing. I must’ve watched the Shogun-Wandy sparring videos online more than I’ve watched actual fights. I couldn’t be happier with Shogun’s ascension in the UFC Light-Heavyweight division, and after his performance against Lyoto Machida at UFC 104, I’...

Another Fight, Another Shocking Dissapointment for TUF10: Heavyweights

Then, in this most recent fight, Matt Mitrione and Scott Junk could barely stand up, let alone throw punches at the end of the first round. I can't see any one of these guys standing a chance against fighters like Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez, Shane Carwin, and Cheick Kongo. Heck, I...

Opinion: Rua Vs Machida Had the Best and Worst Officiating Ever?

Wow! Machida vs. Rua UFC 104 had the best judges in the history of MMA. Oh, wait! Maybe the judging was the worst. Or was it more of the same? I guess that is a matter of opinion. Then again, so is the judge’s decision isn’t it? Some of the analysis and some of the breakdowns have been very insigh...

Fedor-Rogers or UFC 105: Which MMA Card Reigns Supreme?

James Wilks-Matt Brown vs. Antonio Silva-Fabricio Werdum Either way. Strikeforce gains another heavyweight contender for its strap, and the UFC fluffs up a TUF guy. Strikeforce wins 10-9 Not good matchmaking. Strikeforce wins 10-8 The Main Events: Fedor-Rogers vs. Couture-Vera

UFC 106: What Is Going On?

Looks like the fight is being moved to UFC 108. It was also rumored that Anderson Silva would be defending his middleweight belt against Vitor Belfort that night as well. Could we be getting two title fights to open up the new year or will one of these fights be moved to a later date?

UFC 104: 10 Things I Learned Last Night

5. How Does Josh Neer Still Have No Takedown Defense? Last time he set foot in the Octagon, Kurt Pellegrino used superior wrestling abilities and myriad takedowns to score a Unanimous Decision victory over the Miletich Fighting Systems product known as "The Dentist."

Rampage Jackson: How Did A Man This Stupid Ever Become a Good Fighter?

So I got home last night, flipped on my TV and DVR and started playing back yesterday’s “The Ultimate Fighter” episode, and I must say I'm feeling inspired from it! This run of The Ultimate Fighter has taught me a number of things: Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

UFC 104: Shogun Rua's Recipe for an Upset

While Shogun has been somewhat lackluster since making his UFC debut, he was once widely considered to be the best light-heavyweight in the world. Shogun is a BJJ black belt and utilizes a devastating brand for Muay Thai. Cut off the Cage

Opinion: In the Red Corner at Xtreme Courage Fighting Championship's Havoc

See, this isn't your run of the mill, flashy casino style event. This was MMA at its purist. Master Shane Dunagan would not have it any other way. He prides himself on the exciting fights he puts on. These fights are a direct result of his hard work to pair up fighters that are equal in talent an...

I Hope That Jake Shields Gives Mayhem Miller an Attitude Adjustment

Of course in MMA, the color would be in the shorts, since no hats would last very long in the fast moving action within the cage. Now that Strikeforce is trying to find a Welterweight champion, I am hoping that Jake Shields will be the won to win the right to wear the belt.

Opinion: In the World of Modern MMA, the Fat Man Is King

Guys like Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, Georges St. Pierre, B.J. Penn, Fedor Emelianenko, Mauricio Rua, Quentin Jackson, Dan Henderson, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, etc. aren't (or weren't) hulking bulges of muscle. They're all absurdly strong and a guy like GSP or Captain America coul...

Opinion: Is a College Education an Edge in MMA?

The 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter has pitted two bitter rivals against each other as coaches, Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans. Couture's adaptive style flew in the face of the prevalent wisdom of the time; be excellent at one thing and impose your will. Fighters like Tito Ortiz, Chuc...

Opinion: Just Ruminating on MMA

Sugar has a sweetness that is lacking in so many fighters who are afraid of showing their true feelings (like Brock Lesnar and Forrest Griffin, who only show mean spiritedness). Waiting to see Lyoto Machida fight Shogun Rua is making me a nervous wreck. I enjoy both fighters' styles and woul...

Opinion: MMA: Fighting Shorts, Grandma Styled

Having been a psych nurse, listening to other's horror stories, as well as surviving a few of my own, I think I have several good ideas about what would truly terrify an opponent, though it might be hard to fit the logos of fighters' sponsors onto my very busy designs.

Opinion: Kimbo Slice an Eventual UFC Champion? Not Likely

So it came to everyone’s surprise when it was announced that Slice would be earning an opportunity to enter the UFC—the premier MMA organization in the world—by competing on an all-heavyweight season of the hit reality series The Ultimate Fighter.

Opinion: Welcome The World Fighting Federation to The MMA Family

On October 3rd at 7pm the World Fighting Federation will hold its inaugural event. The event will be held at the very classy AVA Amphitheater at the Casino Del Sol in Tucson AZ. The card is a contest between Tucson and Phoenix mixed martial artists. The event is called the Battle For The Dese...

Opinion: Has The Ultimate Fighter Come Full Circle?

At the end of the day, this is the biggest event in TUF history since Matt Serra shocked the world by taking out pound for pound champion Georges St. Pierre. While many fans have their opinions of the finer points of this match up, one thing is certain.

Opinion: The World of MMA Prepares to Fit Walker and Mayorga For Bad Idea Jeans

For another, Lesnar did have a wrestling background and his timing couldn't have been better. He entered a heavyweight division that was decidedly light on talent. The biggest names were past their primes and the other names had gotten the big print by beating the old-timers.

Opinion: What MMA Has and What Boxing Is Lacking

Those fighters on ESPN Classic don't fight anymore, where a lot of the fighters on the classic bouts we see on Spike are still in the octagon. On the flip side, with the dominance of Brock Lesnar and the YouTube popularity of Kimbo Slice, MMA's Heavyweight Division seems to be on the rise.

Opinion: James McSweeney Is A Clone

Following Chuck's recent defeats, some of the imitation and emulation of Chuck Liddell has stopped, but that hasn't stopped some of Chuck's nuthuggers from telling me that they still believe that Chuck Liddell is still the best fighter in the world, but just needs to make a few small adju...

Brock Lesnar and Dana White: When the Monster Turns On Dr. Frankenstein

And so the match comes to pass. After Brock Lesnar annihilates Fedor, Joe Rogan, reeking of bong smoke, will jump into the Octagon and shove a microphone in Brock’s face. Joe Rogan marches out of the octagon, shaking his head in disgust. And Brock Lesnar does.

Hype Machine Fails: UFN 19 Preview

Brock Larson Vs. Mike Pierce Jay Silva is a monster. After watching him weigh in and see some of his previous fights, I think that he could be a force in the UFC. I know it's very early to tell since he hasn't ever thrown a punch in the Octagon, but he's a fighter I have my eye on.

Opinion: Is Nick Diaz a MMA Boxing Genius?

Guys like Lyoto Machida make a living predicting the timing of fighters like this, slipping the punch and making their own move. Love him or hate him, he's on to something and I wouldn't be surprised to see more fighters start following his lead.

Opinion: UFC Heavy Weight Division: A Myth Debunked

3—Randy Couture—16-7-0: The legendary former champion at both HW and LHW. Couture is a master of the sport but at 46, how much longer can he stay active against younger fighters? Randy Couture, Frank Mir, and Brock Lesnar are it as of now. That leaves Lesnar.

Opinion: The MMA Q & A: Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy

How do you feel going into UFC 99? Tell us a bit about your camp. What one quality does an aspiring young fighter need above all others? Who will be the UK’s first UFC champion? Hardy vs. Davis? Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin? Thiago Alves vs. Georges St. Pierre?

Opinion: Exclusive Ben Saunders Interview: Killer Instinct

One is being a cast member under Coach Matt Serra during The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Season 6. Have a look: Ben Saunders: I don’t know. If I beat Swick impressively I’ll be begging Dana White and Joe Silva to try my luck at a top ten welterweight.

Kimbo Slice: Will He Make the Most of His Second Chance?

Those people now have their answer; Slice will appear on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV. Anyone who has seen his last two fights (last May against James Thompson and Oct. 4 versus Seth Petruzelli) knows what I mean when I say "fishy."

MMA Fighters and Insiders Give Their Pick on Evans vs. Machida

Tito Jones, Strikeforce Featherweight Fighter: Mike Swick, UFC Welterweight Fighter: I predict Machida. Keith "KO Kid" Berry, KOTC Middleweight Champion: Houston Alexander, UFC Light Heavyweight Fighter: Lyoto wins on Saturday.

Opinion: The MMA Q & A: Jens Pulver

And that’s when MMA started coming and Randy Couture started doing his thing, and I started seeing some of these wrestlers given a shot. JP: He was the one. He was well-rounded. He was really the guy who worked on striking, grappling, wrestling, and everything in between.

Anderson Silva Turns on the UFC and Its Fans

On Saturday, Anderson Silva made a clear and unmistakable statement—he no longer takes the UFC, his fellow fighters, or the fans seriously. Luke Thomas of Bloody Elbow wrote that a fighter ready to go five rounds is the expectation when you're a champion in a UFC main event.

Opinion: UFC 97 Redemption: Post Fight Insights

UFC 97 Redemption fight card featured, among many things, the fall of an MMA icon (Chuck Liddell) and a star reborn (Shogun Rua). Also, we watched as a Champion (Anderson Silva) confounded perhaps by his own dominance, discovered that sometimes you can’t win, even when you get a win. How did...

Opinion: The MMA Q&A: Mike Swick

Before entering MMA, Swick studied kickboxing in Thailand. Now with the American Kickboxing Academy, he will enter the octagon at UFC 99 to fight Ben Saunders. Q: What made you decide to be an MMA fighter? Q: Do you have any MMA idols?

Opinion: Shogun Seeks Redemption Against The Iceman

For those of you who may not pay attention to MMA outside of the UFC, the name Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, may not mean very much. If Shogun wades in that way against Chuck Liddell, who is much faster, and hits much harder than Coleman, Shogun will have a very short night.

Podcast: Previewing Strikeforce's Important Return to Showtime Tonight

Pick: Diaz via second round TKO (punches) Josh Nason - josh [at] ropesringandcage [dot com] - has published MMA, wrestling and boxing blog Ropes, Ring and Cage.com since 2007. He joined up with Bleacher Report in 2008 and achieved Columnist status in 2009.

Opinion: The Sport Is Called MMA Not UFC

At current I watch Affliction, Dream, Sengukou, Strikeforce, WEC and, UFC primarily. Though other MMA events occur I see them when I can. Soon after HW champ Randy Couture leaves UFC to pursue a fight with Fedor. Fedor Emelianenko Alexsander Emelianenko Anderson " Spider" Silva

MMA Fighter Rankings For April

LHW (205) Rashad EvansLyoto MachidaForrest GriffinQuinton JacksonRenato SobralAntonio Rogerio NogueiraLuis CaneMauricio Rua Thiago Silva Rich Franklin Also receiving consideration: Wanderlei Silva, Chuck Liddell, Keith Jardine, and Tito Ortiz

Opinion: A Fighters' Chance for Nickname Supremecy

We only wanted to best nicknames on the best fighters in the sport. And here our the first bracket... London Bracket 2] "sugar" Rashad Evans vs [7] Jeff " the snowman" Monson Currently sugar 'Shad Evans stands as the UFC light heavyweight champion and faces Lyoto Machida at UFC 98 in May.

Opinion: MMA Guy: Welcome to Our Blood Sport

Ultimate Fighting relates to an MMA organization known as the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Mixed Martial Arts refers to a fighting style that incorporates wrestling, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and other fighting techniques used in professionally sanctioned fight...

Opinion: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for Dummies, Part One

Other fighting styles utilized in the clinch are Muay Thai, Greco-Roman wrestling (see Dan Henderson,) Sambo (see Fedor Emelianenko,) and Judo. Ground game: Fight styles typically employed are wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (founded by the Gracie Family,) Judo and Sambo.

Opinion: MMA Interview with Joel Jamieson

Soon after that I began working with legendary MMA Coach Matt "The Wizard" Hume and all of the pro fighters out of AMC Kickboxing and the rest is history. Just as a fighter who has great striking but no ground game can have their weaknesses exploited once they hit the ground, a fighter who h...

Opinion: The Franchise Exclusive Interview: Matt Hamill

TFR: We are talking with a special guest today, he was featured on season 3 of the hit reality show, "The Ultimate Fighter" and has gone on to become one of the more popular fighters in the UFC, ladies and gentlemen, Matt "The Hammer" Hamill! Matt how are you doing today? Affliction MMA Tito O...

Anderson Silva Never To Fight at 205 Again

Since first arriving in the UFC, Anderson Silva has been the most dominant fighter in MMA. He captured the UFC Middleweight championship in his second fight and hasn't let go of it since. While in the UFC, Silva has fought some very good fighters like Rich Franklin, Nate Marquardt, Dan Hende...

Opinion: Pound For Pound: Statistically Speaking

All fighters start at a ranking of 1500, so the farther above 1500 a fighter is, the better the fighter. Fighters with rankings of 1500-1700 are considered entry-level or journey fighters, fighters with rankings between 1700-1900 are considered mid-range fighters, and fighters with r...

Opinion: MMA Fans: Do You Prefer the Ring or the Cage?

The Ring vs. the Cage 1. Cage for wrestlers, ring for BJJ and striking If the fighters are against the cage, then it is harder to get a genuine submission due to less movement, and I feel the cage therefore encourages simply pressing your opponent against it and pounding them to a TKO/KO.

Opinion: MMA Rankings For February

Also receiving consideration: Antonio Silva and Ben Rothwell Also receiving consideration: Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Keith Jardine Also receiving consideration: Yoshihiro Akiyama, Michael Bisping, Thales Leites, and Matt Lindland

UFC 94 Fallout: Press Conference Notes, BJ Penn Files Complaint

Knockout Of The Night went to Lyoto Machida for his at-the-bell KO of Thiago Silva, earning him an extra $65k. UFC President Dana White didn't have anything to add at the press conference, other than "If a guy was intentionally putting Vaseline on a guy's back, he should never corner a mixed...

UFC 94 Preview

I think Gono is a little over the hill, and Fitch is an incredible fighter who will overwhelm Gono with his wrestling and ground and pound. Karo is 18-5, 1-0 in the WEC, 8-3 in the UFC, with nine wins by submission. Lyoto Machida-Thiago Silva Georges St. Pierre-BJ Penn

Jan 18th Show Now Podcast Ready!

We bring in Jordan Small from MMA Hangover to review Ultimate Fighting Championship 93, and preview Affliction 2. We also interview current Xtreme Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight Champion Kajan Johnson on his first title defense against Steve Claveau.

Opinion: Best Of MMA 2008

Fight That Should Have Happened, But Didn't Fedor vs Couture Santos vs Carano Liddell vs Rua Silva vs Anyone Alvarez vs Diaz Fight of the Year Alvarez vs Hansen - DREAM 3 Shamrock vs Le - EliteXC/Strikeforce Condit vs Miura - WEC 35 Nogueira vs Sylvia - UFC 81 Torres vs Maeda - WEC 34

Opinion: So You Wanna Be an MMA Fighter?

One of my friends, not a knowledgeable MMA fan himself, shouted out: “You know who my favorite UFC fighter is? Kimbo Slice.” No, you can't. If you think you can KO any of the fighters you’ve seen on TV, you’re a moron. Myth No. 3: "I am going to fight in the UFC."

Opinion: So You Wanna Be a Fighter?

One of my friends, not a knowledgable MMA fan himself, shouted out: “You know who my favorite UFC fighter is? Kimbo Slice.” Because he was actually being serious, I almost smacked him. But instead, I calmly explained that Kimbo Slice was not in the UFC, nor would he ever be. I made it perfec...

Opinion: MMA: The Most Dominant Style Has Emerged.

Randy Couture, Brock Lesnar, Matt Lindland, Quinton Jackson, Dan Henderson, Uriah Faber, Rashad Evans, Matt Hughes, Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell, Kevin Randlman, Renatu Soberal, Sean Sherk, Frankie Edgar, Tyson Griffin, Mike Brown, Chris Leben...

ESPN's MMA Coverage: A Review and Wishlist

Heavy pre-fight coverage of UFC 91: Lesnar vs. Couture including guest spots by Dana White, Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture on Mike/Mike, Jim Rome is Burning, First Take and more. I suggest checking out this White vlog to get more in-depth on his ESPN experience.

Opinion: UFC 92: Ultimate 2008 Predictions

Matt Hamill vs. Andy Reese Quinton Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva The TUF coaches will get their chance to show their real ability and not just yell out instructions. The winner will face the now UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar to find out who the real UFC heavyweight champ.

MMA Week In Review: Justin Levens Dead, Will Ribeiro Critically Injured, More

Affliction had a conference call this week to generate some buzz for their January event, headlined by Fedor (seen right) vs. Andrei Arlovski. Look forward to an MMA upcoming event update with plenty of UFC, Affliction and WEC news tomorrow.

Opinion: Interactive Tournament: Lightweight Division Round One

So let's get started. I decided to start the interactive tournament with the lightweight division this week. The top eight fighters are: Nate Diaz, Tyson Griffin, Roger Huerta, Kenny Florian, Clay Guida, Frankie Edgar, Sean Sherk and Joe Stevenson.

Opinion: The Botterm Dollar in MMA News (Dec. 5)

Liddell also said that he's not fighting Anderson Silva at UFC 95 in February. TELEVISED CARD Efrain Escudero vs. Phillipe Nover (Lightweight final)Ryan Bader vs. Vinny Magalhaes (Light Heavyweight final)Wilson Gouveia vs. Jason MacDonaldKevin Burns vs. Anthony JohnsonJunie Browning...

Opinion: Should MMA Be Offered As a College Degree?

It would have the potential to create more well rounded fighters by having sport specific classes that deal with BJJ, wrestling, kickboxing, boxing, sambo, judo and other arts. Not only the actual practice of the arts, but also the study of the history of these arts will broaden knowledge...

Opinion: The Bottom Dollar in MMA News (Nov. 29, 2008)

—Round 5 signed exclusive deals with Rich Franklin, Sean Sherk, Wanderlei Silva, Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, Rampage Jackson, and Tito Ortiz. The toy deals are exclusive, and UFC won't be allowed to create action figures of those fighters, which explains why Zuffa has been so insistent...

Opinion: Not Enough Devotion: MMA Fighters Not Putting in the Time to Be the Best

MMA is said to be a sport where anything can happen; well, for the past three years it has basically been the same thing. A takedown here, a submission there, and a straight punch that sends an opponent on the floor. Fighters need to take that chance and spend the time training in something new. B...

Upon Further Review: Miguel Torres

If you were to do a quick scan of an MMA pound-for-pound ranking, you’d find the usual suspects at the top—fighters like Anderson Silva and BJ Penn. However, when you got half way down the list, you might find an unrecognizable name. At a sinewy 135 pounds, the name Miguel Torres has gone mostl...

Opinion: The Ultimate Takedown Championship? Ways to End, Lay, and Pray

This isn't the Ultimate Takedown Championship; it's the Ultimate Fighting Championship." First, takedowns alone should not count as points toward a fighter. The exceptions should be takedowns that do damage (such as slams) and takedowns that give the fighter better-than-guard posi...

Opinion: Dana White: Friend Or Foe to MMA Fighters and Fans Alike

The UFC was almost a memory. Now it is the king of the mountain. I picture the old fighter symbol with its hand on its hips as the brand of the UFC from the early days. That is how I picture the organization now, standing over the sport, dominant. What if we lost the UFC, what if Dana and the bro...

Opinion: MMA Dream Fights That Aren't Worth $49.95....

Robbie Lawler vs. David Loiseau Ultimate Fighter season 10 or 11 finale anyone? Jamie Varner vs. Nate Diaz Paulo Filho vs. Chris Leben Rob McCullough vs. Kenny Florian Diego Sanchez vs. Mike Swick Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Travis Lutter James Irvin vs. Stephan Bonnar

Podcast: EliteXC Came Awfully Close To Fixing A Fight: Can I Get a Lil' Outrage?

It was worth my while to try to stand up, stand up and punch with him." 1) What the heck is the Florida State Boxing Commission going to do about it? Because shady business practices like this make MMA look a lot like professional wrestling.

UFC Fight Night 14: Another Boring Event, Another Boring Show

Burns established himself as one of the most feared and dangerous fighters on the planet, and I don't think many fighters will want to sign to fight him in the very near future. He might be more dangerous than fighters like Fedor or Anderson Silva right now. Sure, you might get knocked out by th...

Kimbo Slice's Reputation Tarnished

CA - The first two rounds appeared to go to Thompson, and Kimbo Slice was in trouble of losing his first MMA fight. A loss by Kimbo, would have been devastating ...

Kimbo Slice On E:60 - Bleacher Report

Kimbo Slice On E:60 CA - The words I didn't even think I knew: we all need to lay off Kimbo Slice. It is the hot-button topic for MMA websites and forums across the Internet. ... Fantasy Fight: Kimbo Slice Versus Tito Ortiz Bleacher Report

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