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The Real Fight: Superfights vs. Divisional Integrity

At a recent press conference, where Dana White was promoting “GSP vs. Penn fight” he was asked, “If St. Pierre is victorious in battle, will he fight Anderson Silva?” The answer was an unequivocal “Yes.” Even more recently, rumors are circulating that Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell will be...

30 Gifts For 30 Fighters: A UFC Christmas!

Forrest Griffin: A Natural Loofa Rashad Evans: A Chuck Liddell Poster Chuck Liddell: An Air Hockey Table Rich Franklin: A Life Sized Anderson Silva Figure Dan Henderson: An American Flag Chris Leben: Rehab Matt Serra: Rocky Box Set DVD Dana White: (Your Choice)

Yesterday

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...

Friday, Nov 28

Now Accepting Applications: The Ultimate Fighter 9 Coaching Job Available!

We all know the story of The Ultimate Fighterby now; take 32 fighters give them a chance to fight for a UFC contract. As with all seasons The Ultimate Fighter 9 is looking for fighters to coach the American team. Middleweight contender Michael Bisbing has signed on to coach the United Kingdo...

UFC Title Belts: Are They Really Necessary? I Am Starting To Wonder

Anderson Silva B.J. Penn You and I may covet the championships, and who holds the belts in various weight classes. I assure the UFC could not care less as long as they have someone to put meat in the seats like Brock, or Chuck.

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua to Return with a Bang?

After these wins, the American fans were now going to get to see the Pride superstar, due to the UFC's purchase Pride. His first opponent was Forrest Griffin; many thought Griffin was going to take a battering. But, Griffin had different ideas.

Thursday, Nov 27

BJ Penn: The MMA Prodigy

Unfortunately, very few times these great fights take place exactly when they should. I believe BJ Penn vs. Georges St. Pierre is possibly the greatest fight in MMA history, though, with both men in their prime and seemingly untouchable. Thank you, Dana White, for putting this fight togethe...

Wednesday, Nov 26

Another Take on UFC's "Leader," Brock Lesnar

I mean, having a guy like Lesnar in there is kind of weird isn't it? It isn't hard to tell that Randy Couture might have not been on his game against him, but you know he could have been asked to take a dive by management. I mean a potential Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar fight has been talked about by D...

Tuesday, Nov 25

What To Expect From UFC 92

You get Forrest Griffin making his first title defense against Rashad Evans. You get the coaches of The Ultimate Fighter 8, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria and Frank Mir, facing off for the interim heavyweight championship. And a great third fight between archrivals Quinton Jackson and Wander...

Wrestling Undergoing Changes: Kids Dreaming of UFC Gold Rather Than Olympic Gold

Townsend is a big proponent of "submission grappling" and hopes to eventually see it in the Olypmics. Grappling, as opposed to traditional wrestling forms, could help bring young people into the sport and add a bit more life into amateur wrestling.

January 2009, an MMA Lover's Dream Come True

All of those fights, and we still have Hughes/Serra as well as the recently announced Couture/Liddell 4 yet to be scheduled. Oh, and UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar still has to fight the winner of Nog/Mir to solidify his standing as the best Heavyweight in the UFC. Gasp, I can't breat...

Fantasy Fights: Top 10 Ideal UFC Rematches

10. UFC 75: Dan Henderson versus Quinton Jackson 8. UFC 64: Kenny Florian versus Sean Sherk 5. UFC 82: Dan Henderson versus Anderson Silva 3. UFC 86: Quinton Jackson versus Forrest Griffin 2. UFC 76: Forrest Griffin versus Mauricio Rua 1. UFC 79: Wanderlei Silva versus Chuck Liddell

Monday, Nov 24

This Should've Been the Card For the Troops!

I was trying to see things from Joe Silva and Dana Whites point of view, while doing what I would want to see. Frankie Edgar vs Matt Wiman Tim Credeur vs C.B. Dollaway Matt Hamill vs Houston Alexander Co-Main Event: Josh Koscheck vs Mike Swick Co Main Event: Nate Diaz vs Joe Lauzon

UFC 94: Will GSP Become a Legend and Beat Prodigy BJ Penn?

For a long time, I was the worst type of columnist a fight site can have. I was a "fighter basher" and my favorite target was BJ Penn. Unfortunately, being the cynic that I am, I didn't believe him and saw his wins over every fighter from Jens Pulver until Sean Sherk with a jaundiced eye.

Is The Fight Zone the Next Major MMA Promotion?

As Head Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instructor at Randy Couture’s Xtreme Couture training facility, and a coach for UFC Frank Mir on The Ultimate Fighter, Drysdale is potential for a serious headline for The Fight Zone’s promotion. Robert Drysdale http://robertdrysdale.net/

Super Fights: UFC Cash Cow

Super fights are the answer to many of the UFC's problems. They provide the opportunity to cash in on a fading fighter's remaining value and provide the opportunity to increase a fighter's exposure and turn them into the next Chuck Liddell or Randy Couture.

Sunday, Nov 23

My Top Seven UFC Cards

Then was the first fight between Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell,an instant classic! Chuck Liddell was in his prime as was Couture,both men fought hard through three rounds,but two and a half minutes in Randy Couture landed a big blow to Liddell! That led to the TKO of Chuck Liddell,and Ra...

Saturday, Nov 22

UFC's 10 Most Anticipated Rematches!!!

8.Thiago Alves v.s. Jon Fitch 2 7.Anderson Silva v.s. Yushin Okami 2 6. Urijah Faber v.s. Jens Pulver 2 5. Anderson Silva v.s. Dan Henderson 2 4. Frank Mir v.s. Brock Lesnar 2 3. Chuck Liddell v.s. Wanderlei Silva 2 2. Georges St. Pierre v.s. BJ Penn 2 1. Forrest Griffin v.s. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson 2

My UFC 100 Card!

Chuck Liddell,who is at the back end of his career, and Rich Franklin is trying to get into the 205 title picture. Both men will be going for broke, which makes for an exciting fight. (Liddell Wins Unanimous Decision Round Three) Forrest Griffin Vs. Quinton Jackson Main Event)

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

This isn't the Ultimate Takedown Championship; it's the Ultimate Fighting Championship." Fighters should get zero credit for taking their opponent to the floor with a double-leg takedown. They must actually do damage via ground and pound, or attempt submissions, or improve position...

Thursday, Nov 20

Big Tim Sylvia: Misunderstood and Underappreciated

Big Tim Sylvia (born Timothy Deane Sylvia on March 5, 1976) is a long-time veteran of the sport and a five-time UFC heavyweight champion. Despite being possibly the greatest UFC heavyweight champion not named Randy Couture, the fans have never really taken to Tim for a variety of reason...

Friday, Nov 7

Opinion: Randy Couture: The Hero a Sport Needs

Randy Couture is returning to the UFC on November 15th to face Brock Lesnar for the UFC Heavyweight title. Couture, 45, hasn't had a fight in almost 15 months, but he will be facing the strongest and quickest fighter in his career. Five days later Anderson Silva defended his UFC Middleweight...

Monday, Nov 3

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

When I first started watching MMA, I was torn between the pioneer days of The Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships. The kings amongst kings, Royce Gracie, Don Frye, Wanderlei Silva, Fedor Emeliananko. These names were bore by such intriguing and fearless f...

Saturday, Nov 1

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

Amir Sadollah vs. Kendall Grove Paulo Filho vs. Chris Leben I know Paulo is a great fighter, and don't get me wrong, I would pay money to see him fight, but I would like him to come in the UFC much like Anderson did. Knocking out Chris Leben! Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Travis Lutter

Monday, Oct 27

The 10 Best Fighters to Come Out of TUF House

10. TUF Season One—Chris Leben 5. TUF Season Three—Michael Bisping 2. TUF Season Two—Rashad Evans His victory over Chuck Liddell surprised every but me and it put him in title contention. Now at UFC 92, he will fight UFC light-heavyweight champion... 1. TUF Season One—Forrest Griffin

Sunday, Oct 26

UFC 90: Not Shocking, But Strangely Satisfying

Matt Hughes was booed in his home state; I hope that Matt Serra was watching. As Joe and Goldie commented the response to Matt's presence was surprising. I expected him to be there, but would have thought more of his fans would be present as well.

Wednesday, Oct 22

Opinion: UFC 91 Couture vs. Lesnar: Randy Has No Chance...or Does He?

Who can forget UFC 68 and that first punch. Eight seconds into the fight he sends Tim Sylvia reeling to the mat. Randy went on to control the 6’8" fighter with effective striking and numerous takedowns. The win made Couture the first three-time champion in UFC history.

Monday, Oct 6

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

It's one thing to engage in matchmaking in order to build up a certain fighter. The UFC has done that with many guys, most notably Roger Huerta. But to use money to try and influence what happens inside the cage crosses a whole new line. This absolutely stinks of the worst-smelling bullsh*t on t...

Wednesday, Oct 1

Opinion: The Five Biggest Potential UFC Fights

Even while losing to Chuck Liddell in December 2007, Silva gained fame as one of the only fighters since the UFC's rise to mainstream popularity to stand in the pocket and trade punches with Liddell. If Silva beats Quinton "Rampage" Jackson for the third time in as many fights, he becomes an...

Saturday, Jul 19

Opinion: After last nights results( Sylvia and Silva)What About The Future?

After last nights results from Affliction: Banned and UFC Fight Night, there are two big name mma fighters whos careers lie in the balance and could be going in different directions. Six months after his loss to Frank Mir due to his arm being broken, Tim Sylvia returned (a titanium plate had...

Tuesday, Jul 8

Opinion: UFC 86: One Horrible Event

In other fights, Tyson Griffin defeated Marcos Aurelio by unanimous decision. The fight started off the pay-per-view and was a precursor of things to come as the fight was dull and underwhelming. Affliction will have their first show that day, and the UFC is countering with their own show f...

Saturday, Jul 5

Opinion: UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin Predictions

Greetings MMA Supporters: This Saturday, July 5, 2008, the UFC returns with UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin. The world will be watching as this season's The Ultimate Fighter coaches battle for the UFC Light-heavyweight title. More than just another fight, this war will be the final validati...

Monday, Jun 30

Opinion: Forrest Griffin: An Opportunity to Win a Title and Bring Legitimacy To TUF

Forrest Griffin is looking to do something that no other TUF alumni has: win a UFC title. Well kind of, because Matt Serra was a world champion and a former TUF alum, but we're not going to count season four because all cast members were UFC veterans. Good luck Forrest, you are the underdog.

Friday, Jun 27

Opinion: Who's ready to fight for the UFC lightweight title

Tyson Griffin:Tyson Griffin is another UFC fighter who has only one loss in his UFC fights. Griffin has established himself as a tough fighter but also a fighter who is unable to finish fights. Four of his five UFC fights went the distance and against a fighter like BJ Penn, you need to put pres...

Saturday, Jun 7

UFC 85:Bedlam Review

The UFC had their monthly pay-per-view event today in England at the O2 Arena. The main event featured former welterweight champion Matt Hughes going against youngster Thiago Alves. The main event was supposed to be Chuck Liddell vs Rashad Evans but Liddell had to pull out of the fight due t...

Wednesday, Jun 4

Opinion: MMA: Get To Know The Fastest Growing Sport in America

A Brief MMA History: The MMA Fighters: 2) Randy Couture (UFC) 3) Tim Sylvia (Affliction MMA) Light Heavyweight – 205 pounds 1) Anderson Silva (UFC) 2) Dan Henderson (UFC) 3) Rich Franklin (UFC) Welterweight – 170 pounds 1) Georges St. Pierre (UFC) 2) Jon Fitch (UFC)

Thursday, May 29

Opinion: Thiago Silva: The Other Silva at 205

Thiago Silva is 13-0 in his professional MMA career. He has had four bouts in the UFC and is quickly climbing the ladder of the stacked Light Heavyweight division. Silva is from San Paulo Brazil and a former member of one of the greatest camps of all time, Chute Boxe. That's weird isn't it, a form...

Wednesday, May 28

Opinion: MMA: Who Would Win Between Kimbo Slice and Brock Lesnar?

The first televised MMA card on a major network is on May 31 and features Slice against James Thompson. This fight is set up to show what may be MMA’s largest-ever television audience a devastating Kimbo Slice knockout. Thompson has lost seven times by either knockout or technical knockout....

Saturday, May 24

UFC: Review and Summary of Tito Ortiz 's New Book

MMA superstar Tito Ortiz wrote an autobiography that was released two weeks ago. The book is entitled: "This is Gonna Hurt: The Life of a Mixed Martial Arts Champion." I wish Tito would would have talked more about his UFC days and his relationship with Chuck Liddell more in depth.

Friday, May 23

Blood In The Water: UFC 84 Preview

He's brash. He's cocky. He's arrogant. But yet, he's a good fighter, when he's actually fighting. Whether he's aggravating Ken Shamrock or challenging Dana White to a fight (which Ortiz will never make it to), the Huntington Beach Bad Boy's biggest attribute is his ability to ground and poun...

Friday, Mar 28

Opinion: UFC Fight Night Live : Eight Questions to Think About

There are some intriguing questions leading up to next Wednesday’s live Fight Night, stemming from fighters taking a step up in competition, other fighters looking for redemption, and some fighters simply looking to make their mark on the sport. With that said, here are eight question...

Wednesday, Mar 5

Opinion: Interview with UFC Fighter Anthony "Rumble" Johnson

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is a UFC welterweight fighter with a professional record of 4-1. He currently is in Colorado training hard for his fight against Tommy Speer on April 2 which will be a part of Ultimate Fight Night on Spike TV. Rumble is one of the most exciting and talented fighters in...

Monday, Mar 3

UFC 82 Review

UFC 82 has come and gone. It was a lackluster event filled with boring fights. The first fight on the pay-per-view set the tone for the dull night as Jon Fitch defeated Chris Wilson in three rounds. It was a very uninspiring performance by Fitch who will probably get a title shot next against the...

Monday, Jan 21

All Things MMA: UFC 68 Review

· Matt Hughes’skills are deteriorating, not the fighter he once was; · Randy Couture regains the heavyweight championship. Rich Franklin vs. Jason ‘The Athlete’ McDonald: “No Surprise – Franklin Wins; Silva Next?”

Friday, Jan 4

Opinion: UFC 79: Nemesis Recap: GSP, Liddell Come Out on Top

Georges St. Pierre def. Matt Hughes via Submission (Round 2: 4:54) The main event featured Georges St. Pierre, or who we in the UFC world call GSP, and he is the man. Chuck Liddell def. Wanderlei Silva via unanimous decision Who's next for Liddell? Definitely not Rampage.

Thursday, Jan 3

UFC 79: Nemesis Review

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC for those not hip to the lingo, failed to make a dent on any mainstream sports outlet over the Holiday weekend. Perhaps it was because of the Giants vs. Patriots game on Saturday, which just happened to be the same night the pay-per-view was being broa...

Monday, Nov 12

UFC 78: Validation Preview

I predict Rashad Evans will win this fight by decision. Thiago Silva is a well rounded fighter out of the Chute Box camp in Brazil. He is a BJJ Brown belt with a perfect 11-0 record. He is 2-0 in the UFC with two knockout wins as well. I predict Parisyan to win by ground and pound in the second round.