UFC veteran Jason Reinhardt reveals his struggle with pain killers and talks about what he feels is...

lt;img alt="Jasonbio" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/22516/jasonbio.jpg" /> <div class="source source-img"><p><a href="http://www.insidefighting.com/radio" target="new">UFC veteran Jason Reinhardt reveals his struggle with...

Sean Shelby New WEC Matchmaker

http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/7562/ "There has been a shake-up in the WEC. Reed Harris and Scott Adams, who owned the promotion before selling it to Zuffa two years ago, and have worked negotiating the contracts and as matchmaker, respectively, are still with the company but n...

Meltzer: UFC 91 Does Big Numbers

In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter this week, Dave Meltzer has a short report on early numbers for the UFC 91 show.  He reports that it looks to have beaten UFC 61 (Ortiz v. Shamrock) and came up just below UFC 66 (Ortiz vs. Liddell) in some areas.

Nine Fight Cards in Five Weeks: Fight Fans Rejoice

Boxing: December 6 on PPV - Oscar De La Hoya (Ring Magazine #3 Jr. Middleweight) vs. Manny Pacquiao (Ring Magazine #2 Lightweight) and Juan Manuel Lopez (Ring Magazine #3 Jr. Featherweight) vs. Sergio medina (Ring Magazine #6 Jr. Featherweight)

Who Will Anderson Silva Fight Next?

As Brent Brookhouse mentioned earlier today, we are knee deep in one of the sickest bursts of fighting in recent memory.  Between crowning a new heavyweight champion, setting up one of the most anticipated rematches in MMA history (between two belt holders, no less) and seeing what Rampa...

MMA Point/Counter-Point: Yushin Okami vs Dean Lister

Immediately after Cote’s technical knockout loss to Silva, the implication was that, barring an immediate rematch, Okami would take his previous spot in line as the top middleweight title contender. While Cote’s recovery time likely prohibits him from entering the cage for the rematc...

Rousimar Palhares 17-1-0 vs. Jeremy Horn 88-18-5 rumored for UFC 93 January 17 in Dublin, Ireland.

UFC 92 Preview: Forrest Griffin Plus Xtreme Couture’s MMA Instructor Ron Frazier talks training ...

UFC 92 Preview: Forrest Griffin Plus Xtreme Couture’s MMA Instructor Ron Frazier talks training during Thanksgiving.

IGN.com rates UFC Fighters

9- Michael Bisping 8- Matt Hughes 7- Chuck Liddell 6- Wanderlei Silva 5- Forrest Griffin 3- Quinton Jackson 2- BJ Penn 1- Anderson Silva 10- Forrest Griffin 9- Kenny Florian 8- Dan Henderson 7- Thiago Alves 6- Quinton Jackson 5- Jon Fitch 3- BJ Penn 2- Georges St. Pierre 1- Anderson Silva

ProElite Fighting Jake Shields' Bid to Become a Free Agent

It's not clear what the endgame is for the remnants of ProElite, but this tactic of blocking fighters from seeking employment in their profession should face scrutiny equal to that thrust upon the UFC in its contentious dealings with Jon Fitch.  While a promotion on the brink of bankruptc...

Hermes Franca vs. Joe Lauzon at UFN 17

Franca, a former title contender in the 155-lb division is coming off a unanimous decision victory over rival Marcus Aurelio at UFC 90 back in October, while Lauzon gained a TKO win via strikes in his bout with Kyle Bradley at UFC Fight Night 15 in September.

Franklin/Henderson: Who needs this win more?

On one hand, you have Rich "Ace" Franklin.  Elite, well rounded fighter, Jim Carrey lookalike, and all around good guy.  He broke onto the MMA scene at the 205 division where he got wins over guys including Evan Tanner, Edwin Dewees and UFC HOF'er Ken Shamrock.  After a KO loss to still undefea...

MMA DVD releases for Nov. 25th

Featuring some of the biggest stars to fight for Cage Rage, such as Anderson Silva, Michael Bisping, Matt Lindland, "Cyborg" Santos, Babalu, Melvin Manhoef, Lee Murray, and Paul Daley, this is a must own for any MMA fan. Coming on 3 discs, this set has 5 events on it. Disc 1 includes The Batt...

Building the First UFC Show in Germany

In preparation of the event, the UFC is hard at work trying to secure a television deal in Germany. The promotion did have a deal with German pay-per-view provider Premiere between 2004 and 2006, but abysmal buy rates and the country’s generally problematic PPV market brought the arrange...

Faber vs Pulver 2: Electric Boogaloo (Jan. 25, 2009)

After that five round championship fight both fighters went on to lose at WEC 36. Since the loss Faber has been looking to get back immediately into the mix and there were reports that a fight against Jose Aldo was in the works, but apparently talks for that fight have fell apart.

Mark Madden talks Brock Lesnar: In World Wrestling Entertainment, Brock Lesnar was billed as The...

All hail Brock Lesnar, the new UFC world heavyweight champion. Lesnar will hold that belt exactly as long as he wants to. Barring a mental meltdown of Mike Tyson-vs.-Buster Douglas proportions, Lesnar’s size, brute force, grappling skill and cardio regimen make him absolutely unbeatabl...

The Overpaid List

The Top 10 Most Overpaid Fighters 2. Tim Sylvia ($800,000 - Affliction: Banned) 4. Kimbo Slice ($500,000 - EliteXC: Heat) 5. Ben Rothwell ($250,000 - Affliction: Banned) 7. Matt Lindland ($375,000 - Affliction: Banned) 9. Royce Gracie ($400,000 - UFC 60, $300,000 - K1 Dynamite 2007)

Quote of the Day: How Far Can Georges St. Pierre or BJ Penn Go?

I think that would cement him as one of the best of all-time...Right now I think Anderson Silva is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world...The winner of BJ Penn and Georges St-Pierre moves right up there. And if Georges wins, he could get a shot at Anderson.

Is Golden Boy vs. Affliction Back on for January 24th?

I know I was lambasted for suggesting Affliction had no chance to compete with the UFC after their inaugural event, but I seem to notice more and more folks finding that position not so wild after all. Admittedly, my first concerns centered on the specifics of the Affliction MMA product and...

Kalib Starnes Talks to the Vancouver Sun

I was supposed to fight a guy named Kala Hose, then two days before the fight he didn't show up to the press conference. Then his representatives claimed they thought the fight would be three minute rounds, not five, so they wanted that changed. It was bullshit - nobody fights three minute rou...

MMA Nation With Aaron Riley

Even though I was preempted (AGAIN) this past weekend, I decided to record a small show of sorts. Joining me in studio for three full segments was local fighter and winner of Fight of the Night at UFC 91, Mr. Aaron Riley (coach Jeff Gordon joined us in the third segment). Aaron and I talked about e...

Business Plan for Affliction: Sign Kimbo

One. Two. Hype the event in the right way. Tom Atencio’s exact words should be something like this (if they sign Ken Shamrock): Three Four Five My opinion is that this is perhaps the only way the Affliction can build big exposure quickly.

"Nobody Wants To See It" Part 2: Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell

It wasn’t that long ago that the UFC announced the return of Tito Ortiz.  It was 2006, and Dana White announced that he would rematch Ken Shamrock after a stint on The Ultimate Fighter.  Almost as soon as the announcement was made, message boards filled to the brim with posts about how nobody w...

FightLines: Heavyweights Vol. III

RatingPLUS = (((Bwins -Bloss) / (Bwins + Bloss + Aloss) + 1) / 2) + ((Bwins/Fighters) - (Bloss/Fighters * 2)) + (NSloss * M) Fighters - Total Fighters, the number of fighters on the graph minus the fighter in question NSloss - Non-system Losses, losses to fighters who aren't represented in...

Mac Danzig vs. Josh Neer at UFN 17 in February

MMAWeekly.com is reporting that Mac Danzig, winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 6, will face Josh Neer in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 17 on February 7, 2009.  It is believed that the event with take place in Las Vegas, probably at the Pearl at the Palms.

Affliction: Round Two

Now, the landscape has changed slightly. MMA has gotten even bigger since the first show in July. The coverage of UFC 91 alone displays that. Fedor has received more exposure with the commercials on CBS. Arlovski fought on network television and is arguably a bigger draw than Tim Sylvia ever w...

Whats your Top Ten in the Heavyweight Division?

2. Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera: If given the fight w/ Couture before he split for that 15 month period, he would have beaten Randy Couture and would be the hands down UFC Heavyweight Champion. 5. Andrei Arlovski: His last two wins have been impressive, even if the competition wasn't.  He earned h...

Rampage Jackson - Only Getting Stronger!

The UFC fighters from the Wolf’s Lair are some of the best athletes I’ve worked with. I didn’t know what to make of Rampage when I first saw him. He’s a bit of a character, but what a lovely, funny guy he is. Come fight night, he will be like a 6ft 3in, 205lbs Ricky Hatton – if you can imagine that!"

Calm Down on UFC 90 Buyrate

Junior Dos Santos has one fight in the UFC.  Carwin and Velasquez are basically unknown to the general public, and have fought twice in the UFC.  The idea that giving Randy Couture or Chuck Liddell a title shot is somehow shortchanging Junior Dos Santos is beyond words.  

Anderson Silva to fight one of the LHW losers from UFC 92???

MMASCOOPS.com has the article here: The reports that are surfacing are mentioning that Anderson Silva's next opponent will be one of the two losers from UFC 92's two Light Heavyweight showdowns. This would put Wanderlei Silva, Quinton Jackson, Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans as potent...

I Don't Hate Frank Mir

What part of 'former UFC Heavyweight Champion' Frank Mir getting a title shot says 'sham fight' to you?  Who got jobbed in the HW division?  Werdum??  Kongo???  I love Cain and Shane, but they gotta beat somebody (each other?) first.

Don't hold your breath on MMA in New York

The UFC has been a major lobbyist in trying to get MMA legalized in New York. Recently they held aneconomic conference call highlighting the positive effects of legalized MMA. With the increasingly sour economic news some have assumed that now it is all but a matter of time. To that I say, ‘do...

The Case for Brock Lesnar

Frank Mir is in over his head right now. Mir's experience level cannot be questioned nor can his abilities in the ground game. Past that, there's nothing much to write home about. Frank Mir was dominant in a time where the UFC heavyweight roster was much thinner than it is now and when the level o...

Could Dana White Burn Out?

The increasing frequency that disputes with fighters, agents, other organizations, TV networks, and retail organizations have gone public is alarming. So, are the questionable negotiating tactics from the sometimes openly frustrated White.

Opinion: Being Thankful for the UFC

It may be de rigueur to harass management for their business practices, but there’s little merit in claiming that any other company provides the sheer quality, quantity and in-cage integrity of Zuffa’s Ultimate Fighting Championship. In a year where we’ve seen some truly heinous behav...

Opinion: Will Jake Shields Sign With The UFC?

Former EliteXC welterweight champion Jake Shields (22-4-1) has officially reached free agent status after the collapse of his former organization. If [UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre] was in Affliction, then that's probably where I would want to go fight. I'm looking to be...

Opinion: American Top Team President Sides With UFC Regarding Fitch Fiasco

ATT houses several of the UFC's elite-level fighters, including Thiago Alves, Thiago Silva, Wilson Gouveia and Roan Carneiro, among others. Lambert said he recommended his fighters sign the agreement several weeks ago without concern that the deal would prove a negative for his camp.

Will Jon Fitch Open the Flood-gates?

What upsets me about this deal is that Jon Fitch was released for reasons entirely unrelated to his performance as a fighter.  Dana White harps daily about how far MMA has come to be seen as a legitimate sports enterprise.  Yet, how does dropping Jon Fitch, a consensus top 5 welterweight, and...

Opinion: Live at UFC 91

Going forward, Nogueira-Lesnar is a classic match.  The story is perfect for Nogueira, and if they hype it right it is a gigantic fight.  I'm also very interested to see what is next for Randy.  Despite reports to the contrary, I am hearing that they want to hold Chuck off until June to fight Ran...

Opinion: Welcome Your New Heavyweight Overlord

Whether it be the nature of Brock's former profession or his short fight record entering the fight, rumblings prior to the fight shot through the MMA universe that a Lesnar win hurts the sport of MMA.  This couldn't be any further from the truth.  Fact is, Brock Lesnar will be the best thing fo...

Opinion: Will Followers of Professional Wrestling and Other Casual Fans Buy UFC 91?

Speaking of which, the main event on that show is former WWE champion Brock Lesnar against Randy Couture. Lesnar and fellow ex-WWE superstar Bobby Lashley – who is scheduled to make his MMA debut next month – are the most recent examples of pro wrestlers who have ventured into MMA. Over the pa...

Gambling Spotlight: UFC 91

It's been over twelve months since we've had the opportunity to bet against Randy Couture.  Fortunately, we only have a little over 48 hours to wait before we get to find out if "the Natural" still has it or if Brock Lesnar plays the role of Father Time.  Randy Couture 3-time UFC Heavyweight Ch...

FightLines: Light Heavyweights - Vol. III

Liddell > W Silva > Jardine > Liddell Ortiz > Griffin > Jackson > Liddell > Ortiz Griffin > Bonnar > Irvin > Alexander > Jardine > Griffin Fighters - Total Fighters, the number of fighters on the graph minus the fighter in question

UFC 90: Silva Vs. Cote Analysis As It Happens

Sean Sherk Def. Tyson Griffin 30-27, 29-28, 29-28. Anderson Silva Def. Patrick Cote Via TKO 36 seconds into the 3rd RD. Overall it was a so so show with the live fights going to decision three times. And of course the ending of the main event was a dissapointment.

UFC 90: Silva vs Cote Staff Predictions

BloodyElbow.com Staff Predictions for UFC 90: Silva vs Cote Anderson Silva vs Patrick Cote: Sean Sherk Vs. Tyson Griffin Dan Miller Vs. Matt Horwich Chris Nelson: Miller via Decision Chris Nelson: Franca via Decision Chris Nelson: Burkman via Decision

The Case for Women in the UFC

Dana White is known for sticking to his guns, but he's been willing to bend in the past when it's good for business.  He brought back Tito Ortiz even when he hated him, and brought back BJ Penn after Penn sued him.  Dana should channel that spirit and change his position on women in the UFC.

Why MMA and Boxing Struggle to Have Similar Fans and Fighters

Yet when the UFC began attaining mainstream sporting status as a result of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) in 2005, many of the champions who built the organization at that time came from wrestling backgrounds – a sport whose demographics tend to be much more white and middle-class. Just look a...

Opinion: Yoshihiro Akiyama to UFC or Sengoku?

A move to rival outlet Sengoku is likely, as Akiyama has expressed interest in facing fellow judoka, Hidehiko Yoshida, in what would be a huge money match. Akiyama is also believed to be in talks with the UFC, as Zuffa is said to be building their ranks for a possible Korean invasion.

Opinion: UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben Staff Predictions

BloodyElbow.com Staff Predictions for UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben Kid Nate: Bisping is a much sharper striker but does he have the power and the chin to beat Leben? Yes. Bisping by decision. Paul Taylor vs. Chris Lytle

Podcast: UWC: Confrontation Spotlight on Antwain "The Juggernaut" Britt, Marcus Foran

Today on the "Big O & Dukes Show" on 106.7 WJFK two of the fighters competing on tomorrow's UWC: Confrontation card appeared in studio to chat MMA, Kimbo Slice, the UFC, MMA on ESPN (or lack thereof) and even video games. Click here to listen to the whole thing.

Podcast: Fans Must Demand an Investigation of EliteXC

No," he responded. "Look, even the UFC gives knockout bonuses. Everyone gives knockout bonuses. There’s knockout bonuses, submission bonuses, all sorts of bonuses. I just wanted to keep it standing because I felt I could beat (Kimbo) at his own game."

Opinion: The State of the UFC's Lightweight Division

Right down the list is Kenny Florian, who will do battle with Stevenson at UFC 91 in November. BJ's other recent victim, Sean Sherk, will do battle with Tyson Griffin at UFC 90 on October 25th. It it unlikely that Sherk or Griffin will be offered title shots any time soon, as UFC President Dana W...

Opinion: What Makes DREAM so Damn Entertaining?

No Elbows: a fighter cannot just hang out in someone's guard -- throwing elbows, causing only superficial damage and delaying some kind of finishing maneuver. If you like blood and stoppages due to blood, then you probably like elbows. DREAM bouts are less bloody (in my opinion this is neit...

Opinion: Five Crucial Moves for EliteXC

EliteXC "Heat" on October 4 is arguably the most important live show in American MMA's short history.  If the show bombs, and CBS ends the deal, EliteXC will die, and so will the rest of the UFC's competition.  If it does a huge rating, and CBS buys the promotion, the UFC will have its first real...

Podcast: The Week in Quotes, September 13th - 19th

RASHAD EVANS - WRESTLER, FIGHTER, DIPLOMAT Well you know it's still America. There's racial undertones in America and that's no secret." - UFC Light Heavyweight title contender Rashad Evans, answering a question about racism at MMA events (Big O and Dukes)

Podcast: Rashad Evans Addresses Race in MMA

Chad Dukes of 106.7 WJFK attended UFC 88 in Atlanta and in this interview with Evans asked if he believed racism or racial preference played a role in who MMA fans (it must be assumed - quite rightly - Dukes felt most fans were white) root for or support.

Opinion: Bloody Elbow Exclusive: Fight Night Live Report From Omaha

Alessio Sakara v. Joe Vedepo:  I saw a lot of people in the crowd wearing red t-shirts. On the front the shirt said, "The Joe Show" and on the back it said, "PhD in GNP."  Suffice it to say that Joe did not get a chance to show off his "PhD" in this fight.  Sakara caught him with a perfect head kick, squa...

Opinion: UFC Fight Night 15: Neer vs. Diaz Staff Predictions

Chris Nelson: Diaz via Submission, round 2. Clay Guida vs. Mac Danzig  Chris Nelson: Belcher via Submission, round 1. Chris Nelson: Lauzon via Submission, round 2. Jason Brilz vs. Brad Morris  Chris Nelson: McFedries via KO, round 1. Chris Nelson: Kimmons via Submission, round 2.

Podcast: Discrepancy of the Day: Race and MMA

Chcuk Liddell was favored because he was the face of the MMA and a good fighter, not because he was white. Chuck Liddell was and is an enetertaining guy. He didn't commit a crime like Michael Vick, so I think it's still acceptable for white folks to like him. Just as blacks still support MV, despi...

Podcast: Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) Bringing Top Shelf Professional Mixed Martial Arts to Washington, DC

Britt, a product of Virginia Beach’s Hybrid Academy of Martial Arts, is best known for his concrete hands and knock-out ability. The agile striker recently shed more than 30 pounds to enter the light heavyweight division.  An acute cage presence and tenacious fighting ability caught the...

Opinion: UFC 88: Breakthrough Staff Predictions

Nate Wilcox: The only question in my mind about this fight is whether or not Chuck Liddell is going to start showing his age. The Chuck Liddell that beat Randy Couture and Tito twice each would KO Evans in 2 rounds tops. Until I see evidence that Chuck is losing more than a step, I'm going to stick...

Podcast: Urijah Faber: BJ Penn Has 90 Percent Chance of Beating Kimbo Slice

The Penn vs. Slice "fantasy match-up" is the product of UFC President Dana White's comment just prior to EliteXC's debut on CBS. White remarked that BJ Penn could defeat Slice in a MMA bout. The effort of White was to disparage Slice's talent level by suggesting a lightweight fighter in the UF...

Opinion: Bloody Elbow August MMA Meta-Rankings: Middleweight

This division remains a mess! Despite a wealth of talented fighters and seven major promotions (UFC, WEC, EliteXC, DREAM, WVR, Afflictiong and Strikeforce) booking top fighters, there's more confusion than clarity at 185. First off, Anderson Silva has cleaned out the UFC middleweigh...

Podcast: BloodyElbow.com Exclusive: Karo Parisyan Talks UFC 88, Thiago Alves, Yoshiyuki Yoshida and More on MMA Nation

The Heat" from Armenia joined the show and talked about his UFC 88 opponent Yoshiyuki "Zenko" Yoshida, judo in MMA, his newfound training regime, losing to Thiago Alves, being called a "gate keeper" by UFC President Dana White and much more. Listen to the whole interview here.

Opinion: The UFC Emerges Stronger From a Dangerous Summer

If I had to evaluate the state of the UFC right now, I would say it is excellent.  They are doing strong pay per view numbers without Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, or Randy Couture, the overseas expansion is now profitable, and they have a few very big fights on the horizon.  The piece they need to f...

UFC 87 Review: Brock Lesnar Steamrolled Heath Herring

Something I haven't yet seen much comment on is the knees.  I was impressed with Lesnar's use of the knees when he had Herring down.  More people should take advantage of those knees to the body and kidneys; devastating shots -- just ask Matt Serra how devastating they can be.

Opinion: UFC 87: Seek and Destroy BloodyElbow.com Staff Predictions

Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch Demian Maia vs. Jason MacDonald  Chris Nelson: Does the UFC honestly believe people care about Manny Gamburyan because of The Ultimate Fighter? This should be on the undercard. Of the WEC. Gamburyan via Submission, Round 1. Chris Wilson vs. Steve Bruno 

Opinion: Gambling Spotlight: UFC 87

Georges St. Pierre (-335) vs. Jon Fitch (+295) McCrory should be able to use his reach advantage to control Cummo.  Luke's a tough guy, but he's a pretty mediocre fighter.  Also, I think I heard he did some fasting leading up to this fight, which isn't something I want to hear about a fighter.

Podcast: Heath Herring, Michael Rome Interviews Now Available From This Past Weekend's "MMA Nation"

For those who may have missed it, podcasts by segment are now available from this past weekend's MMA Nation episode. I also spoke with Heath Herring as he prepares for his fight with Brock Lesnar at UFC 87 on August 9th. Click here to listen.

Opinion: Affliction Should Focus on Heavyweights

Affliction should try to lock down the world's beat heavyweights outside the UFC.  They should go after Mark Hunt, Alistair Overeem, Mirko Crocop, and many others they did not bring in for their first show.  With only one title, Affliction would feel more like other pro sports leagues wher...

Opinion: Another View: Affliction Beats UFC

It was billed as the best MMA card ever. The Affliction "Banned" card didn't quite reach that level but it was a very good show and in the end overwhelmed UFC's attempt at counter-programming. It wasn't a complete KO but we'll give Affliction a 30-27 win.

UFC vs Affliction: Quick Event Review

Even though Fedor is clearly still the best in his division, Every winner on the Affliction card is an old hand and the UFC featured at least one serious up and comer -- Cain Velasquez -- and surely did much to build Anderson Silva as a legitimate headliner with a draw.

Opinion: Gambling Spotlight: "UFC: Silva vs. Irvin"

Anderson "The Spider" Silva owns a 21-4 (12 [T]KO/4 SUB) record and is 6-0 in the UFC.  His last fight ended by rear naked choke beating Dan Henderson on March 1st.  Silva comes into this fight as the unified UFC and Pride Middleweight champion and the consensus #1 pound-for-pound fighter in...

Podcast: BloodyElbow.com Exclusive: Josh Barnett Says "You Get What You Pay for" With Affliction PPV vs. Free UFC Event on July 19th

Josh and I talked about the WAMMA belt, Affliction's weak advertising efforts, Affliction vs. UFC, Rampage Jackson, Dana White's responsibility to MMA and his fight with Hidehiko Yoshida. I am a complete moron for forgetting Barnett left AMC Pankration for Erik Paulson's CSW, so please...

Opinion: Minimum Wage in the UFC?

Kelsey Philpott has a thoughtful series of posts over at MMA Payout on fighter salaries.  The latest installment, which suggests a $10,000 flat minimum wage for fighters, is here: The Solution How does this meet the interests of the fighters?

Opinion: Bloody Elbow Staff Picks: TUF 7 Finale

Mike Rome: This could end up being an exciting fight. Cale will want to stand, and if Credeur is smart, he'll get it to the ground as fast as he can. Credeur may have won himself a spot in the UFC with his performance and promo on the final TUF 7 episode, and  I expect him to solidify that spot with a w...

Podcast: Speculating on the Speculation: Dana White's Big Announcement

My prediction for Thursday is this: White will announce next that the UFC has signed a long-term agreement with FOX to televise fights on a quarterly basis on network primetime television along with a option to buy a portion of the company over time. I’m betting that the first show will be th...

Opinion: BloodyElbow.com Staff Predictions for "UFC 85: Bedlam"

Matt Hughes vs. Thiago Alves  Michael Bisping vs. Jason Day  Nick Thomas: I picked Day at UFC 83 and the Canuck pulled it off in spades. Day is solid in striking and grappling and I think he can overcome the stronger Bisping on the ground. Upset #1: Day by submission. Kid Nate: Taylor by TKO.

Podcast: "Pardon The Interruption" & "Around The Horn" Sound Off on EliteXC

Last week, EliteXC's debut show on CBS was being touted as the downfall of Western civilization; now the ratings are in and suddenly everyone's an MMA expert ESPN's pair of popular rundown shows devoted a bunch of air time to the card on Monday.

Opinion: WEC Pulver v. Faber Wrap-Up

I went to a WEC event tonight, but it really felt like a UFC.  It was a packed major arena with superstar reactions, big fights, and two great fights.   Urijah Faber got an incredible reaction live, the loudest I've heard at an MMA event for anyone besides Chuck Liddell (who was in attendance, b...

Opinion: Dana White = Vincent K McMahon

Right now, the UFC led by Dana White is the top promotion in the country, and probably the world when it comes to MMA. Much like Vince McMahon in the 80's and 90's Zuffa is snatching up talent (Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin, etc) and using its money to buy out rivals (WEC, Pride, and the WFA).

Opinion: BloodyElbow.com Staff Predictions for "UFC 84: Ill Will"

BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk Wanderlei Silva vs. Keith Jardine  Nick Thomas: Upset #1: Jardine with the reach advantage. Jardine by one step closer to a title shot at 205. Tito Ortiz vs. Lyoto Machida  Thiago Silva vs. Antonio Mendes  Kid Nate: Yoshida by ground and pound in 2. Jason Tan vs. Dong Hyun Kim 

Opinion: B.J. Penn's Training Regimen

Penn: He just keep letting me know, kept talking in my ear that Sean Sherk isn't the best person I've ever fought. There's no reason to treat it like I'm fighting Fedor [Emelianenko] or something. It was like "OK, you can do this already. Let's go and kick his ass."

Podcast: Keith Jardine Will Defeat Wanderlei Silva

Middleweight isn't a walk in the park, but it's where Silva stands the best chance of stringing a few wins together. Silva has almost always had a problem with larger fighters even when he tries to match their size, e.g. versus CroCop at the 2006 Open Weight Grand Prix. Silva doesn't have the rea...

Podcast: Gary Shaw: Kimbo Slice is the Biggest Star in MMA

Slice is obviously a star and the buzz surrounding him at the moment is probably greater than any other fighter. But from a global perspective, one could make the case that Hidehiko Yoshida or even Denis Kang are more popular (this is another debate for another time). What's most important,...

Opinion: BloodyElbow.com Staff Predictions for UFC 83: Serra vs. St. Pierre 2

Matt Serra vs. Georges St. Pierre Kid Nate: No way Serra catches him standing again. GSP by ground and pound. Travis Lutter vs. Rich Franklin Charles McCarthy vs. Michael Bisping Kid Nate: Bisping by KO in 1. Mark Bocek vs. Mac Danzig Joe Doerksen vs. Jason MacDonald Jason Day vs. Alan Belcher

UFC 82 Gambler's Review

Wow.  That's all I can say bout the main event for UFC 82.  I was fortunate enough to be in attendance, and this was easily the biggest sporting event I've ever witnessed live.  Hats off to Anderson Silva, who continues to build on the mancrush I have developed for him.

Opinion: BloodyElbow.com Staff Predictions for UFC 82: Pride Of A Champion

Kid Nate: Very tough to call. Silva has been a world beater in the UFC, he's been at the top of his game, winning impressively with distance striking (Leben), clinch striking (Franklin x2), jiu jitsu off his back (Lutter) and wrestling (Marquardt). Henderson theoretically brings the exac...

Bloody Elbow Meta-Rankings: Heavyweight - Bloody Elbow

Meta-Rankings: Heavyweight  - Jan 16, 2008 The UFC has 7 of these top 13 heavies signed. Big Nog and Big Tim will be fighting for the "interim" UFC belt in February. It will be interesting to see how ... Meta-Rankings: Middleweight Bloody Elbow all 2 news articles

UFC 73 Predictions - Sean Sherk vs. Hermes Franca - Bloody Elbow

UFC 73 Predictions - Sean Sherk vs. Hermes Franca  - Sherk was a wrecking machine at 170lbs, losing only to two of the best welterweights of all time, Matt Hughes and Georges St. Pierre. ...