Strikeforce 'Fedor vs Rogers' Results: Fabricio Werdum Takes a Lackluster Decision Over Antonio Silva

Fabricio Werdum took a unanimous decision. Werdum washed out of the UFC after getting KTFO'd by Junior dos Santos. Silva was the EliteXC heavyweight champion before testing positive for steroids and spending the last year or more fighting in Japan.

Some Quick Thoughts on the Greatness of Fedor Emelianenko Before His Strikeforce Fight With Brett Rogers

But regardless of what happens tonight, Fedor Emelianenko will remain the greatest heavyweight fighter in the history of MMA for the foreseeable future. Only one athlete has a comparable resume -- Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira -- and Fedor has beaten Nogueira convincingly twice.

Strikeforce Preview: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers

What many fans seem to forget is just how amazing Fedor Emelianenko is as a fighter. He's one of the first fighters in history to be equally great at nearly all aspects of mixed martial arts. He can grapple both offensively and defensively with some of the best jiu-jitsu fighters in the world w...

Cain Velasquez says he's interested in the fight against Big Nog at UFC 108 but it's not confirmed...

Cain Velasquez says he's interested in the fight against Big Nog at UFC 108 but it's not confirmed yet. He also says he manhandled Ben Rothwell and that Fedor is the one of the greatest fighters out there.

Dave Meltzer: UFC 104 Trending Toward 475,000 Buys

The time between shows clearly affects pay per view numbers; there have now been a number of shows that smashed expectations because they came more than a full month after the last pay per view. This is something to watch if the January 2nd show doesn't get a bigger top fight.

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Predictions

Leland Roling: This is a tough fight to pick as both Werdum and Silva have distinct advantages in their skill-sets. Werdum will be the better grappler while Silva should have more power in the striking department. Werdum hasn't historically shown a weakness in being knocked out as some fan...

Is Brock Lesnar Going to Walk Away From the UFC Like He Has From Everything Else?

Which is why the news of Lesnar taking significant time off should make people in UFC very nervous. The reported reason for Lesnar's prolonged absence is that he is suffering not from the swine flu but from mono and that he can't train. The illness will keep Lesnar on the sidelines for at least...

Strikeforce Preview: Can Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Jake Shields Steal the Show?

While many fans would say that Miller is simply a promotional character rather than a real fighter, I'd go against that argument. Miller's entertainment factor is a selling point, but he's one of the hardest fighters to finish in the sport. He has some of the best defensive grappling and pur...

After a dissapointing loss, Michael Bisping looks to rebound versus Denis Kang. UFC 105:...

After a dissapointing loss, Michael Bisping looks to rebound versus Denis Kang. UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera

Reminder: FightMetric/BloodyElbow November Insanity Tournament Bracket Contest Still Open

With so many MMA events packed so closely together in one month, the good folks at FightMetric decided there was some fun to be had. The name of this game, like the regular March Madness tourney, is bracket predictions. Now, obviously this isn't one gigantic tourney where we pick one fighter...

Strikeforce Challengers IV Preview: Showcasing California's MMA Talent Pool

In heavyweight action, rising star Shane Del Rosario (8-0) will make his debut with Strikeforce after a three-fight stint with M-1 Challenge in which he demolished all opponents inside one round of action. He'll be taking on undefeated heavyweight Brandon Cash (5-0), who has equall...

Dana White: I Guarantee Dan Henderson Has Been Signed by Strikeforce

White said he wanted to re-sign Henderson, but not at the price Henderson proposed. Henderson had been in the mix to fight UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. White said he had no hard feelings toward Henderson. Dana White is clearly hoping that Scott Coker will be baited into paying h...

Frank Shamrock on WSCR-670am in Chicago

Frank Shamrock on WSCR-670am in Chicago Strikeforce commentator and former UFC light heavyweight champion Frank Shamrock was a guest on the "Boers and Bernstein Show" today on WSCR 670 am, The Score in Chicago. He talked about why Brett Rogers has a chance to upset Fedor, why Emelianenk...

Michael Bisping talks about Rashad Evans ripping him for not training before the Dan Henderson...

Michael Bisping talks about Rashad Evans ripping him for not training before the Dan Henderson fight at UFC 100. He also talks about the fans and how he reacts to the negativity. HT: Cagewriter.com UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera

B.J. Penn and Yoshihiro Akiyama at the Zuffa fighter summit in Vegas; photo via Akiyama's blog,...

B.J. Penn and Yoshihiro Akiyama at the Zuffa fighter summit in Vegas; photo via Akiyama's blog, which also has this screenshot from the summit: ANNOUNCING FIGHTERS & FIGHTS Please keep fight confidential until UFC announces you or your fight"

Brock Larson reflects on his upset loss to Mike Pierce in an interview with MMA Junkie: "I don't...

In the locker room after the fight, UFC matchmaker Joe Silva told Larson's manager, Monte Cox, "Don't worry about Brock. He's a fighter. We don't know what we're going to do with this other [expletive]. I don't know if I can watch another 15 minutes of that [expletive].".

Randy Couture says Brandon Vera fits into his fighting equation. UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera

Randy Couture says Brandon Vera fits into his fighting equation. UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera

Paul Kelly talks about Michael Bisping's knockout defeat to Dan Henderson at UFC 100. HT:...

Paul Kelly talks about Michael Bisping's knockout defeat to Dan Henderson at UFC 100. HT: telegraph.co.uk UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera

Why Does Dana White Hate Roy Nelson?

Sergio Non gets Roy Nelson on the record re: his confrontation with Dana White on last night's TUF episode: I really don't know. That's something you'd have to talk to Dana about. Poor Roy. Let's refesh our memory, how does Dana feel about Roy?

Ed Clay Blog. W/ Lloyd Irvin and Brandon Vera getting ready for Randy Couture In the UFC Last...

Ed Clay Blog. W/ Lloyd Irvin and Brandon Vera getting ready for Randy Couture In the UFC Last day in Sandiego w/ Lloyd Irvin and Brandon Vera. Brandon is getting ready to fight Randy Couture. Starts out w/ video games, training in gargage, training at the gym and Lloyd and Ed drinking.

Strikeforce Preview: Can Rameau Sokoudjou Derail Gegard Mousasi's Rise?

In what could turn out to be one of the more lopsided battles on the main card at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers, DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix champion and surging light heavyweight prospect Gegard Mousasi (26-2-1) will battle underachieving former UFC and PRIDE veteran Rameau Thierry...

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's UFC debut against Luis Cane is finally official for the UFC 106 main...

Also officially added to the preliminary card is a welterweight bout featuring Paulo Thiago vs. Jacob Volkmann UFC 106: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Luis Cane Karo Parisyan vs. Dustin Hazelett Amir Sadollah vs. Phil Baroni

"The "UFC's Ultimate 100: Greatest Fights," a collection of the MMA promotion's 100 greatest fights...

The "UFC's Ultimate 100: Greatest Fights," a collection of the MMA promotion's 100 greatest fights as decided on by a fan vote, will soon be available on DVD. And unlike the five-part Spike TV series, which showed just clips of the 100 contests, the new DVD collection will offer all 100 figh...

Jason "Mayhem" Miller Seeks Some of Fedor Emelianenko's Limelight at Strikeforce

Miller and Strikeforce light heavyweight Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal put on a pro wrestling exhibition during the workout. Gina Carano and Kimbo Slice have been the sole MMA fighters to breakout and become stars after having fought on CBS in Primetime.

Brandon Vera says "I want to push the pace along with Randy and see who crumbles first. ...Randy...

Brandon Vera says "I want to push the pace along with Randy and see who crumbles first. ...Randy Couture is going to bring out every ounce of everything I got." UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera

Josh Neer's Manager: "He Will Be Back in the UFC After a few Wins" "Unfortunately Josh was matched...

Unfortunately Josh was matched up with fighters that wanted to take him down and lay on him to grind out a victory. If you are going to take Josh down then at least try to finish him, just don’t lay on him and hold him down. Most fighters are not going to want to stand and bang with Josh, and they just...

Mirko Cro Cop vs. Ben Rothwell in the Works for UFC 110

According to Sherdog.com: Mirko Filipovic (25-7-2 MMA, 2-3 UFC) and Ben Rothwell (30-7 MMA, 0-1 UFC) have been scheduled to meet Feb. 21 in Sydney, Australia, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the bout. Rumored card so far: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Wanderlei Silva

A Glance at Georges St. Pierre's Deal With Under Armor

UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with performance apparel leader Under Armour, the company announced Thursday. If you're curious about where this places St. Pierre among the other athletes Under Armor sponsors, here's the list:

Denis Kang plans to capitalize on the pressure Michael Bisping will have in front of his home town...

Denis Kang plans to capitalize on the pressure Michael Bisping will have in front of his home town crowd. UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera

Welterweight Mike Pierce has been pulled off the UFN 20 card and added to UFC 107 as a replacement...

Welterweight Mike Pierce has been pulled off the UFN 20 card and added to UFC 107 as a replacement opponent for Jon Fitch. HT: MMA Junkie

Strikeforce Preview: Antonio Silva Faces Stiff Challenge in Fabricio Werdum

In our first preview focusing on Strikeforce's Saturday Night Fights event on CBS featuring Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers, we'll focus on the second main card heavyweight bout between former PRIDE and UFC veteran Fabricio Werdum (12-4-1) and EliteXC and Sengoku veteran Antonio "...

UFC 106 Preview: Forrest Griffin Talks About Accepting the Tito Ortiz Fight

Michael Bisping -115 training for Denis Kang +145 UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera coverage

Michael Bisping -115 training for Denis Kang +145 UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera coverage

Josh Neer (25-9-1, 4-6 UFC) Released by the UFC: "Sources closed to the Iowa-based fighter...

Sources closed to the Iowa-based fighter informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com early Saturday morning that Neer was let go by the organization shortly after his unanimous decision loss to Gleison Tibau at UFC 104 last Saturday. The defeat was Neer’s second consecutive in the Octagon and his th...

Shane Carwin talks about his UFC 106 bout with Brock Lesnar (HT MMA Mania).

Weekend Primer: MFC 22 Preview

Lutter had previous stints in the UFC at UFC 50, 52, and 54 before his last association with the promotion ended with losses to Anderson Silva and Rich Franklin at UFC 67 and UFC 83 respectively. Lutter is probably most known by the hardcore fans for giving current UFC middleweight champion...

When Stardom Surpasses Value: The Tale of Miguel Torres and Urijah Faber

A UFC/WEC merger is inevitable at this point in my mind.  The UFC is suffering from a main event shortage, and introducing two new titles into the mix would help them handle a schedule that gets heavier every year.  With Rampage apparently retiring, Matt Hughes a loss away from retirement, a...

UFC 103 Preview: Josh Koscheck Doesn't Want to Be Compared to Frank Trigg

Josh Koscheck (12-4) didn't take too kindly to the comparison that his style of fighting and background are very similar to that of Frank Trigg (19-6), but that's exactly what Frank Trigg did during the one-hour UFC 103 Countdown show that premiered on Monday night. Trigg stated that the s...

Opinion: Dan Henderson: 'Holding Firm,' but Confident UFC Deal Can Get Done

Dan Henderson: 'Holding Firm,' but Confident UFC Deal Can Get Done CHICAGO -- Dan Henderson has leverage, and he intends to use it. Tags: Anderson+Silva, AndersonSilva, Dan+Henderson, DanHenderson, Nate+Marquardt, NateMarquardt, UFC+105, Ufc105

Opinion: Dana White Talks Up the UFC Heavies But Fedor Emelianenko Looms

Fedor Emelianenko, the man who looms like a shadow over the UFC's heavyweight division. Michael David Smith assesses the strength of the UFC heavyweight division, pivoting off Dana White's claim that the division is the strongest it's ever been:

Opinion: UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Predictions

Leland Roling: Tough fight to call, but Aurelio has the better jiu-jitsu credentials on the ground versus the brown belt of Evan Dunham. Dunham will have the hometown support, but Aurelio is just a much more experienced fighter. Striking-wise, it's a tough call to see who will actually hav...

Opinion: UFC 100 Bloody Elbow Judo Chop: The Integrated Game of Jon Jones

It did take Jones a full round to feel out O'Brien before he ramped up his attack. And what he did really made me a believer in this kid. Lots of MMA fighters have great technique in one or two areas, but only the very best are able to transition from one aspect of MMA to the next. I'm thinking of Fedor...

Opinion: UFC 100: A View from a Noob

Course that wouldn't last long because the respect was tossed out the window with Henderson and Bisping.  And let me tell you, I heard and read about much of the trash talk from Bisping and I wanted to bash Bisping in the face.  I can't imagine how Henderson must've felt.  And for me, in many ways...

Opinion: UFC 100: Can Anyone Defeat Brock Lesnar?

Overeem faces two problems in overcoming Lesnar. One, he is the Strikeforce heavyweight champion, is fighting for them on August 15, and contractually obligated to Strikeforce. Two, he needs to stay on his feet to be able to use high kicks, but as Lesnar showed on Saturday, his takedown is q...

Opinion: UFC 100 Post-Fight Analysis: Will Georges St. Pierre Head to Middleweight After Crushing Thiago Alves?

Poll What should happen with St. Pierre? Move to Middleweight Division permanently Accept Superfights with top-notch middleweights, including Silva Stay atop the Welterweight division, take on contenders only.   538 votes | Results

Natasha is crowned Ring Girl by Maxim at the UFC Expo. HT: MMA Mania

Natasha is crowned Ring Girl by Maxim at the UFC Expo. HT: MMA Mania

Opinion: Gambling Spotlight: UFC 100

Frank Mir UFC Interim HW Champ 3 Heavyweight Georges St. Pierre UFC WW Champ 1 Welterweight Thiago Alves #2 Welterweight Dan Henderson Former Pride WW Champ UFC 17 Winner 4 Middleweight 11 Light Heavyweight Jon Fitch #3 Welterweight Paulo Thiago #10 Welterweight

UFC 100 Preview: Brock Lesnar Proves That Size Does Matter

Unfortunately for Mir, fortune smiled on Lesnar. After a dominating performance against Heath Herring at UFC 87, Lesnar was given the opportunity to fight a returning Randy Couture for the UFC Heavyweight title. On November 15th, 2008, Lesnar vs. Couture took place at UFC 91 with Lesnar de...

UFC 100 Preview: Jim Miller vs. Mac Danzig Has Major Implications for Both Fighters' Career Paths

Miller (13-2) now faces The Ultimate Fighter Season 6 winner Mac Danzig in a match that has quietly flown under the radar. Coming off a disappointing loss to The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 contestant and powerhouse wrestler Gray Maynard at UFC 96 back in March, Miller will be looking to rega...

UFC 100 Preview: Ladies and Gentlemen, Yoshihiro "Sexyama" Akiyama

After Akiyama was knocked out cold on December 31, 2007, by Kazuo Misaki, he has not been the same fighter. He is slower to react, which is the kiss of death against top competition. Fighting Entertainment Group, the promotion behind K-1 in Japan, was well aware of this, putting him against t...

Opinion: L.A. Times Calls UFC Undisputed a "MMA Marvel"

However, there are two things that simply can't be denied: One, MMA events, such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit, are ridiculously popular. And two, UFC Undisputed 09 is an amazing video game. Created by Yukes, the same developers that handled most of the better WWE games fo...

Opinion: TUF 9 Finale: Will Joe Stevenson Unveil an Improved Skill Set?

Brian Oswald (MMAMania.com): You are now training over at Greg Jackson’ camp, alongside fellow TUF 2 castmates Keith Jardine and Rashad Evans. Is it fair to say that your time there has taken your game to another level, and if so, what specifically have you improved upon?

Opinion: UFC 99: Mike Swick Looking for Impressive Win, Seeks "Big Fight"

The big problem, however, is that Fitch has already lost to Georges St. Pierre as has Josh Koscheck. If Thiago Alves loses to GSP at UFC 100, an impressive performance could vault Swick toward the top simply to mix up the competition that GSP is defending his title against.

Opinion: Will WEC Fighters Ever Reach The Financial Success of Their UFC Counterparts?

Brown goes on to talk about the idea that fighting Miguel Torres at featherweight would be probable because of the bigger payday. Brown's answers don't strike at any new idea within the landscape of the smaller weight classes. Fighters within the WEC make far less than UFC fighters for a num...

Opinion: Pushback on the UFC's Use of Kimbo Slice on "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 10

lt;p><a href="http://www.mmamemories.com/2009/06/03/dana-whites-newfound-respect-for-kimbo-slice-gary-shaw.html" target="_blank"><img class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/27351/kimbo_medium.jpeg" alt="Kimbo_medium" style="fl...

UFC 98 Results: Lyoto Machida Dissects Rashad Evans to Take Light Heavyweight Title

There has not been a successful defense of the UFC 205lb belt since Jackson upset long-time champ Chuck Liddell exactly two years ago. Many believe that Machida has the formidable skill-set to be the dominant champion the division has awaited.

Opinion: What Can the UFC Do With All These Stars?

Whether it be Liddell, Matt Hughes, Randy Couture or Forrest Griffin, every UFC-created star will reach the day they can no longer compete with the elites. At that point, it would be in their best interest not to fight when it comes to long-term quality of life, because of the damage the puni...

Opinion: How the Mainstream Views UFC 97 and Anderson Silva

Consider this: I have the only show in the entire Washington, DC listening market (a top 10 market nationally, mind you) devoted to covering MMA. If the brass at CBS decide the push behind MMA simply isn't what worth the trouble - a push in large part provided by Chad Dukes - MMA will cease to be...

UFC 97: Post-Fight Presser Notes -- Chuck Liddell's Future, Dana White on Main Event

Chuck Liddell: "We'll talk about it Monday, Tuesday. But, this could be my last time." Dana White on Main Event: 'I wasn't thrilled with it. I wasn't thrilled with it." Question: "Were you embarrassed?" DW: "A little... Did you love it? I didn't think you would."

Opinion: UFC 2009 Demo Impressions

lt;p>As someone with a copy of UFC 2009 pre-ordered from Gamestop, I got the demo a week early. &nbsp;There are only 2 fighters available to play in the demo: Chuck Liddell and Shogun. &nbsp;You can only do an exhibition fight and the tutorial mode, everything else is blocked of...

Opinion: UFC 97: Redemption Predictions

Cannon Jacques:  Shogun's efforts have been so lackluster as of late, it's difficult to pick him to pull off the upset against a former champion in Liddell who wants to make one last run at the light heavyweight title.  The attacking, but somewhat reckless, style of Shogun puts him in a lot o...

Weigh-ins for this weekend's UFC 97: Redemption event take place Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. ET at the...

Weigh-ins for this weekend's UFC 97: Redemption event take place Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. ET at the Bell Centre in Montreal, the same venue that hosts Saturday's pay-per-view event. Fighters hit the scale at approximately 6 p.m. ET, and a live feed of the weigh-ins will be available at a variety of...

Opinion: Jorge Rivera Fighting for the Memory of His Daughter, Contemplating Retirement

Despite an inauspicious 16-7 record, UFC middleweight Jorge Rivera has fought some of the world's toughest middleweights over his 8-year career, including: Rich Franklin, Anderson Silva, Dennis Hallman, Chris Leben, Terry Martin, Martin Kampmann, Travis Lutter, David Loiseau, a...

Opinion: The Week in Quotes: March 28th - April 3rd

It’s the craziest season ever." - UFC President Dana White.  Oh yeah?  (MMA Weekly) To be honest, I don’t play online too much. Am I still allowed to play at Full Tilt?" - Former Pride Welterweight and Middleweight champ Dan Henderson currently hitting up Ultimate Bet's 100% deposit bonus. (T...

Opinion: UFC Fight Night 18: Condit vs. Kampmann Predictions

Cannon Jacques:  The wrestling advantage held by Griffin should be the difference.  I don't see dos Anjos getting his first UFC win against Griffin, but I also don't see him becoming the victim of another highlight reel knockout either.  Griffin will probably pick his spots and avoid his b...

Opinion: The UFC Isn't Just Denying (Some) Bloggers Credentials Anymore

In addition to unreported locker room bonuses, fighter reps have told Sherdog.com that verbal contract extensions have taken place. One rep said his fighter was even presented with a written contract to sign without counsel advice before he could continue on with his duties that evening.

Opinion: Seeing is Believing: Rampage Jackson's Performance at UFC 96 Was Very Good

There's a consensus coming out of this fight that Rashad is somehow a level above Jackson, but I am not quite buying it yet.  His standup is much improved, but it still remains true that he lost recent standing battles to both Michael Bisping and Forrest Griffin.  Every judge in the Griffin fi...

Opinion: UFC 96 Predictions by the Bloody Elbow Staff: The Undercard

Michael Fagan: Grove hit a speed bump with back-to-back losses against Rivera and Cote.  He wont a split decision over Evan Tanner, but the fight was much more one-sided than the split would have you think. Day surprised Alan Belcher before being overwhelmed by Michael Bisping.  I expect Gr...

Opinion: Is There Anything of Interest on UFC 96?

Despite the lack of hype, I am still interested in the top two fights.  The main event should be competitive, and has a lot of stylistic intrigue.  Jardine probably can't finish Jackson, but at his best he can effectively grind his way to decisions over seemingly superior fighters.  Jackson...

Opinion: Ultimate Fight Night 17 Predictions by the Bloody Elbow Staff

Main Card Bouts: Joe Lauzon vs. Jeremy Stephens Mac Danzig vs. Josh Neer Matt Grice vs. Matt Veach Steve Bruno vs. Matt Riddle Brent Brookhouse:  Riddle is talented, more than a lot of people have acknowledged.  I don't think Bruno is going to be able to keep up with him.  Matt Riddle by TKO, round 3.

Opinion: UFC: Primetime Has Failed to Portray BJ Penn as a Legitimate Threat

In the real world, BJ Penn is a dominant champion that won a world championship in jiu-jitsu, beat Matt Hughes when it really counted, and is considered by many to have the best hands in the sport.  He's a very scary fighter, something you really wouldn't know by watching this show.  The UFC fa...

Opinion: UFC 93 Predictions: Franklin vs. Henderson

Kid Nate: First off, no way are these two guys both 6'1". I am expecting to see Franklin tower over Henderson at the weigh ins and the touch of gloves and then use his reach advantage to stay outside, peppering Henderson with kicks and punches from odd angles. However, Henderson is stronger, m...

Opinion: Could UFC Primetime Replace The Ultimate Fighter?

As The Ultimate Fighter’s ratings continue a precipitous decline, now down 36 percent from their Tito Ortizand Ken Shamrock fueled heights, Zuffa has quietly been searching for replacement programming to take over as their flagship show on Spike TV.

Positive Review for UFC Undisputed 2009

Enter UFC 2009 Undisputed, which should be the deepest, most realistic UFC title ever. Developed by WWE SmackDown! creators Yuke’s Media Creations and published by THQ, this year’s installment will stand out for a variety of reasons; namely, the use of amazingly fluid and authentic fig...

Bloody Elbow Book Review -- Total MMA: Inside Ultimate Fighting

Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Kazushi Sakuraba, Frank Shamrock, Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture and Bob Sapp get the most attention. Yes, Bob Sapp has a full chapter dedicated to his career. Flipping through the table of contents I was a little non-plussed to see th...

Opinion: UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 Predictions

Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva Michael Fagan: Jordan Breen says all British fighters suck.  Cheick Kongo by TKO, round 2. Matt Hamill vs. Reese Andy  Cannon Jacques:  This looks like a fight to showcase Barry.  Barry by TKO, round 2.

Opinion: The Week in Quotes: December 20th - 26th

I've had to train for five rounds for no reason." - Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir, sounding thrilled to get in the cage with UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. (Cagewriter) Dana, put my name on the check for knockout of the night." - Former Pride Middlewe...

Opinion: The Media's Role as a Tool for the UFC

Tonight on Countdown to UFC 92, Dave Meltzer of Yahoo Sports appeared in the final segment and made comments on the Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton Jackson fight.  At first glance, there is no problem with it.  He is the top journalist in the sport and made educated comments on a historic feud many...

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."

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.

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...

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...

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: 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.

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...

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...

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

Truly, the person who came off best in the segment was Tim Cowlishaw, who wisely recused himself from the conversation without being negative and simply stated his preference for boxing. KORNHEISER: Do you have any thoughts on women MMA fighters beating each other senseless? Do you like...

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 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...