Report: Matt Serra vs Frank Trigg set for UFC 109 on Feb. 6

UFC welterweight Matt Serra spoke to The Fight Network on Friday morning and confirmed that he has signed on to fight Frank Trigg at the UFC 109 card on February 6th 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.... Serra also stated he would very happy to fight in the future at a catch weight of 160 or 165 pounds if the...

Ready to 'Rumble' II: Josh Koscheck UFC 106 interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

Most recently he registered a first round knockout of Frank Trigg at UFC 103. The UFC then scheduled him to fight Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 20 on January 11, 2010, but as it turns out, it was only a temporary matchup. Josh Koscheck: Alright, thank you.

UFC 106 predictions, preview and analysis

205 lbs.: Tito "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Ortiz (15-6-1) vs. Forrest Griffin (16-6) Ortiz: Griffin: Ortiz: +105 ((Bet Now)) Griffin: -135 ((Bet Now)) Prediction: Griffin via unanimous decision Sadollah: Sadollah: -220 ((Bet Now)) Prediction: Volkmann via unanimous decision

Dear Brock: Get well soon! Sincerely, Fedor

Top ranked (an oft-maligned) heavyweight wrecking ball Fedor Emelianenko extends his well wishes on TeamFedor.com after learning that current UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar was forced to withdraw from his title defense against Shane Carwin due to a bacterial infection. "The L...

Paulo Thiago vs Jacob Volkmann promoted to UFC 106 televised card

The Constrictor Team product stunned the division with a TKO stoppage over Josh Koscheck at UFC 95: "Sanchez vs. Stevenson" in his Octagon debut last January. Fitch, friend and training partner of "Kos," was looking for revenge at UFC 100, where he handed Thiago the first defeat of his care...

UFC 106 press conference video live stream

The final pre-fight press conference for UFC 106: "Ortiz vs. Griffin 2," which is set to take place from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 21, begins at 4 p.m. ET today (Nov. 19). Check out the live video stream after the jump. Replay courtesy of UFC.com. The video stream:

Karo Parisyan backs out of UFC 106; Gets a lifetime ban from the promotion

Karo Parisyan, who was slated to welcome fellow welterweight Dustin Hazelett back into the mix at UFC 106 this weekend (Nov. 21), is the latest UFC fighter to be pulled from the card. As UFC president Dana White reported on his Twitter page: For more on UFC 106, go here.

Dana White: 'We deliver great fights'

UFC President Dana White responds to some of the recent criticism over his rapid-fire pay-per-view schedule that unfortunately has been ravaged by fighter injuries and other various illnesses and maladies. White contends that headlining bouts of Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin for UFC...

UFC 105 medical suspensions and injuries

Because there is no overseas athletic commission for these events, the UFC acts as its own sanctioning body and adheres to the unified rules for mixed martial arts, following the same medical requirements as the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

UFC 105 ratings at a glance for 'Couture vs. Vera'

The ratings came in yesterday for UFC 105: "Couture vs. Vera" from the tape-delayed feed originating out of the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England, on Saturday, November 14. The bottom line is both events did good, but not spectacular, and will likely both be obliterate...

Dustin Hazelett won’t feel Karo Parisyan’s 'heat' when working off his back at UFC 106

Submission specialist Dustin Hazelett sat down with Pro MMA Radio recently to discuss his upcoming fight against Karo Parisyan this Saturday at UFC 106: "Ortiz vs. Griffin 2." His fight against "The Heat" will be his first since UFC 91 in November of 2008, where "McLovin'" won his second st...

TUF 10 Finale: Joe Brammer plans on 'breaking down' Mark Bocek on Dec. 5

Undefeated lightweight prospect Joe Brammer looks to make his UFC debut a memorable one against the venerable Mark Bocek at the upcoming Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Finale from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on Dec. 5. "The Southside Strangler" is the current Midwest Cage Cham...

WEC 44 results recap for 'Brown vs Aldo' on Nov. 18

World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) tonight (Nov. 18) tied a ribbon on its second to last event of 2009 with WEC 44: "Brown vs. Aldo" from "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the co-main event, former UFC lightweights Manny "The Pitbull" Gamburyan and Leonard "Bad Boy...

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10: Episode 10 recap and discussion

Now things get interesting as UFC President Dana White brings Evans and Jackson to the beach volleyball court for this season's Coaches Challenge. They play for $10,000 in cash and $1500 in green to the contestants on the winning team.

WEC announces television agreement with GloboSat in Brazil

World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) announced a television deal with Globosat in Brazil today, according to a press release from the promotion. WEC Vice President Peter Dropick explained the WEC’s expansion into Brazil as a result of the deep roots Brazilian fighters have in mixed martia...

Report: Brock Lesnar undergoes surgery; Interim title fight in the works

UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar today underwent surgery for a minor bacterial infection in his intestinal trac in Bismarck, N.D., according to the Los Angeles Times. Lesnar just recently unified the title when he defeated interim beltkeeper (at the time) Mir via technical knockou...

TUF luck: Georges St. Pierre and Dan Hardy will not coach The Ultimate Fighter 11

Reigning UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre is expected to face number one contender Dan Hardy in Spring of 2010 -- but it won't be as a Coach on Season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). The Ultimate Fighter 11 will feature middleweight and light heavyweight fighters and is expect...

WEC 44 weigh in results LIVE from Las Vegas for 'Brown vs Aldo'

WEC 44 will feature a main event featherweight title bout between champion Mike Thomas Brown and perhaps his most difficult challenger to date in feared Brazilian striker, Jose "Junior" Aldo. 145 lbs.: WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Thomas Brown () vs. Jose Junior" Aldo ()

Vitor Belfort: I signed to fight on Feb. 6 -- but I don't know if it's against Anderson Silva

UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort expects to fight at UFC 109 on Feb. 6 in Las Vegas -- though he's not entirely convinced it will be against reigning champion Anderson Silva, who already withdrew from UFC 108 as he recovers from elbow surgery.. "The Phenom" is coming off a first round...

WEC 44 preview and predictions for 'Brown vs. Aldo'

World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) is all set for "Brown vs. Aldo" this Wednesday night (Nov. 18) from "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning at 9 p.m. ET on the Versus network. Former UFC lightweight fighters turned WEC 145-pound standouts Manny "The Pitbull" Ga...

UFC Quick Quote: Anthony Johnson promises a 'devastating' knockout against Josh Koscheck

I'm going to knock him out -- no ifs, and or buts about it. Once he feels my first punch he'll know who he's fighting. I always connect, it could be my first punch. It could be my third punch, but one of the punches are going to connect and somebody is going to feel it and I guarantee it won't be me. I alwa...

Brock Lesnar sick in hospital with bacterial infection in intestines

UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar has been hospitalized with a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract and his fighting career could be at risk "depending on how serious it is," according to remarks from UFC President Dana White in the latest article from the Associated Press.

Countdown to UFC 106 video preview for TONIGHT (Nov. 16)

Check it out tonight (Monday night into Tuesday) at 12:30am ET on Spike TV.

Dear Spider: Michael Bisping wants to be the first Brit to win a UFC title

Michael Bisping breathes a sigh of relief after his emphatic TKO win over Denis Kang at UFC 105: "Couture vs. Vera" last Saturday night in front of his hometown crowd in Manchester. There were serious doubts about the future of "The Count" after his devastating knockout loss to Dan Henderso...

Takanori Gomi: I hope to sign with either UFC or Strikeforce

Former Pride FC lightweight deity Takanori Gomi talks about his desire to sign with one of two US-based fight promotions while visiting Las Vegas to catch the Nov. 14 boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. "The Fireball Kid" flirted with a stateside move a few years ago when Z...

Rashad Evans vs Thiago Silva promoted to UFC 108 main event following Antonio Nogueira illness

From UFC President Dana White: Despite the loss, The Ultimate fighter (TUF) 10 coach is a bona fide star. In addition to knocking Chuck Liddell back into the "Ice" ages, he dismantled Forrest Griffin at UFC 92 to usurp the 205-pound title.

UFC Quick Quote: Dan Hardy intends to put a beating on GSP

Number one welterweight contender Dan Hardy (via Telegraph.co.uk ) joins a long list of former challengers who also believed they had what it takes to dethrone reigning 170-pound champion Georges St. Pierre. "The Outlaw" is fresh of a unanimous decision victory over fellow surging welter...

Programming reminder: UFC Countdown to 106 'Ortiz vs Griffin 2' debuts TONIGHT (Nov. 16) on Spike TV

Ortiz and Griffin were promoted to main event status to fill the gaping void left by UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, who was forced to withdraw from his pending title defense against Shane Carwin because of a serious illness.

WEC Champ Mike Thomas Brown and UFC welterweight Dustin Hazelett featured on tonight's edition of Pro MMA Radio

Just two days out from his Nov. 18 title defense against the dangerous Jose "Junior" Aldo, WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Thomas Brown will join us tonight at 9 p.m. ET on MMAmania.com’s exclusive presentation of Pro MMA Radio. Hosted by Larry Pepe, Pro MMA Radio is professional, guest-driv...

Dialed in: Exclusive quick UFC 107 conversation with Clay Guida

Clay Guida: Yeah, special and different. I think every fighter, or every professional athlete, needs to sometimes wander abroad a little bit and see what else is out there. So I found my way over to Greg Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts in Albuquerque, New Mexico and from what I’ve seen in all the...

Hardy of Five: 'The Outlaw' gets next crack at St. Pierre dynasty - by default

Fickle fans have come to be spoiled by the dominance of their current champions. Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva are so far and above most of the competitive population, they've practically held their divisions hostage since their ascensions to the throne.

Michael Bisping is more than happy with Denis Kang finish at UFC 105

Michael Bisping is back, but was he ever gone? Don't answer that. What's important is that "The Count" came up big last night when it mattered most, battling back to stop Denis Kang in their middleweight showdown at UFC 105: "Couture vs. Vera" at the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena in Man...

UFC Quick Quote: Brandon Vera 'pissed' over judges decision; agrees to 'man up' and accept loss to Randy Couture

I’m pissed, I’m really pissed, but the sport of MMA, she's a bitch and if you let it go to the judges, you let it out of your hands, you know? So, I’m going to take the blame for this loss. I’m going to man up. I should have finished it. I had a couple of opportunities to during the fight that I should hav...

UFC 105 results recap from last night in Manchester for 'Couture vs Vera'

Of course, we also now have the next number one welterweight contender teed up for division champion, Georges St. Pierre. The ageless Randy Couture, who was on a two-fight skid since returning to the promotion (again) late last year as the heavyweight champion, decided to try his luck (aga...

UFC 105 bonuses and awards for 'Couture vs Vera' in Manchester

Fight of the Night — Michael Bisping vs. Denis Kang Knockout of the Night — Denis Siver Submission of the Night — Terry Etim Again, each fighter received $40,000 extra for their performances in addition to their respective base salaries, which will more than likely not be revealed because...

Severe staph infection forces Antonio 'Minotauro' Nogueira out of UFC 108 main event against Cain Velasquez

Brazilian heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira has been pulled from the main event of UFC 108 where he was to square off against the undefeated Cain Velasquez to determine the next number one contender in the UFC’s heavyweight division.

UFC Quick Quote: Brock Lesnar collapses in Canada, won't be better 'anytime soon'

UFC President Dana White (via TSN.ca) gives the latest update on his ailing heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar, during the UFC 105 post-event press conference. Lesnar was forced out of his upcoming title defense against Shane Carwin at UFC 106 on Nov. 21 because of an undisclosed illness,...

New-look Georges St. Pierre weighs in on bulking up, Anderson Silva and his 2012 Olympic wrestling dreams

My toughest fight I think was against either Jon Fitch or Thiago Alves. Jon Fitch because he was very well-rounded and was the type of guy who you can try to finish him as much as you want, but he’s always going to come back. And Alves because he was a huge, huge welterweight. This guy walks around a...

Victory Fighting Championship announces television deal at VFC 29: 'The Rising'

In the light heavyweight title bout, Chuck Grigsby moved to 20-5 by successfully defending his 205-pound strap with a submission victory of Demitrius Richards, who fell to 3-1. To learn more about the Victory Fighting Championship and how you can watch it, go to www.victoryfighter.com or...

UFC 105 results (quick) for 'Couture vs Vera' LIVE Nov. 14

185 lbs.: Michael Bisping defeats Denis Kang via technical knockout (punches) in round two 170 lbs.: Dan Hardy defeats Mike Swick via unanimous decision 170 lbs.: Matt Brown defeats James Wilks via technical knockout (strikes) in round three

UFC Quick Quote: Rampage Jackson could return for money

Yeah, I’m sure we will see [Jackson return]. Rampage is under contract with us and this is where he makes his money ... so I’d say 'yes.' ... Rampage committed to doing ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ -- the highest rated season ever in the history of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ -- and then he bails on the fight. Ther...

Tom Atencio: 'Affliction does not intend to rollover and be extorted' by M-1

Affliction landed a serious blow to the Fedor and M-1 lawsuit by filing a motion to dismiss in federal court in response to the Russians’ complaint only eight days after being served. . . . The counter by Affliction goes to show Affliction does not intend to rollover and be extorted by the Russia...

UFC 105 predictions, preview and analysis

Couture: Prediction: Couture via unanimous decision Prediction: Swick via unanimous decision Bisping: Bisping: -105 ((Bet Now)) Prediction: Kang via unanimous decision Prediction: Brown via unanimous decision Prediction: Riley via unanimous decision

UFC 108: Sean Sherk vs Rafael Oliveira on tap for Jan. 2

Former lightweight champion Sean Sherk (33-4-1) has been penciled in to collide with promotion sophomore Rafael Oliveira (9-2) at UFC 108, which is slated for the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 2, as reported by Wisconsin Combat Sports.

WEC 44 weigh in results, information and details from Las Vegas, NV, on Nov. 17

145 lbs.: WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Thomas Brown (22-4) vs. Jose “Junior” Aldo (15-1) And be sure to stick around immediately following the weigh-ins for a Q&A session with WEC headliners Donald Cerrone and Ben Henderson with special guest emcee Frank Mir.

UFC Quick Quote: A ‘horrified’ Shane Carwin feels bad for the 500 people stiffed by Lesnar’s illness

UFC heavyweight number one contender Shane Carwin talks to Pro MMA Radio about his disappointment for himself and his fans after his title fight with Brock Lesnar was canceled from UFC 106. The champ’s nagging illness has forced the fight into limbo once again, as a date to decide the heavy...

Strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs. Rogers’ video review and UFC 105 preview on ESPNs ‘MMA Live’

UFC 106 weigh in results, information and details from Las Vegas, NV, on Nov. 20

UFC 106 features a rematch between former light heavyweight champions, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin, filling the gaping main event void left by Brock Lesnar, who was forced to withdraw from his heavyweight title defense against Shane Carwin because of a serious illness.

Quinton Jackson goes on a ‘Rampage’ in Playboy’s 20 Questions

“I actually hated coaching. The job f**king sucked. And they better not ask me to do it again. It’s just f**king too much,” says Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in Playboy’s December 20Q when asked about his role on the reality series The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights (issue on newsstands and on...

UFC 105 open workout videos for ‘Couture vs Vera’

Props: Planet MMA Check out more from Brandon Vera, Mike Swick and Michael Bisping after the jump. “The Truth” “Quick” “The Count” Props: Planet MMA Check out more from Brandon Vera, Mike Swick and Michael Bisping after the jump. “The Truth” “Quick” “The Count”

UFC 109: Matt Hughes vs Renzo Gracie under consideration for Feb. 6

Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes (43-7) may have finally found an opponent for his 2010 return as he will reportedly welcome jiu-jitsu legend Renzo Gracie (13-6-1) to the Octagon at UFC 109 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 6, according to Heavy.com.

Chad Ochocinco vs Anderson Silva in the works for UFC 108 on Jan. 2

No, not really, but that’s the latest back-and-forth conversation between epic “Twitterer” and NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver, Chad Ochocinco, and UFC President Dana White: “Dana this Ocho Cinco, I want to fight your #1 and #2 best fighters asap,exhibition to raise money for a charity of ch...

‘Big’ John McCarthy talks UFC relationship; state of MMA officiating (Video)

Report: Kimbo Slice vs Houston Alexander in the works for TUF 10 Finale on Dec. 5

Slice was invited to compete on the latest mixed martial arts reality series by company president Dana White. For years White had lambasted Slice while he competed under the Elite XC banner, feeling he did not deserve all the promotion and hype as a top fighter in the sport just because of hi...

Opinion: Nothing personal: Jake Shields Strikeforce interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

Jake Shields (28–4–1) is one of only a handful of mixed martial artists who have managed to become stars domestically fighting outside the UFC. Jake Shields: I actually have. I had the opportunity to go see him twice. I saw him in Japan fight the giant Korean guy (Hong Man Choi). I also saw him fig...

UFC 104 results recap from last night recap and post-fight discussion for ‘Machida vs Shogun’

Machida somehow remained undefeated with a unanimous decision, but it is certainly a controversial outcome. Perhaps the most controversial since Michael Bisping magically squeaked by Matt Hamill. That’s bad news for the rest of the welterweight division. He made a very talented fighte...

Monday morning scrap: UFC 103, FN 19 and TUF 10 week in review

Fans of mixed martial arts were once again treated to an action-packed week chock full of fights thanks to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and its triple header over the past few days. UFC 103: “Franklin vs. Belfort” Vitor Belfort Video Blog The Ultimate Fighter 10 TUF 10 archive

Opinion: Closing the gap: Josh Koscheck UFC 103 interview exclusive with MMAmania

The UFC’s welterweight division has been, arguably, the most stacked division in mixed martial arts since the Pharaoh first taught Moses to roll. No other division under any MMA promotion has consistently been home to so many top 10 fighters in the modern era of the sport. One of the fighter...

Opinion: Bad situations: An MMAmania.com interview exclusive with Mike Swick

Since entering the UFC on the premiere of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), Mike Swick has been on a quest to capture a world title — a journey that’s required a great deal of sacrifice. After moving up in weight to secure a spot as a light heavyweight on TUF, Swick debuted in the UFC by living [...]

Opinion: Don’t blink: An MMAmania.com UFC 103 interview exclusive with Hermes Franca

His mixed martial arts resume reads like a who’s-who list of some of the best fighters in the world including Mike Brown, Caol Uno, Josh Thomson, Jamie Varner, Nate Diaz, Spencer Fisher, Sean Sherk and Frankie Edgar. His fight against the aforementioned Sean Sherk at UFC 73 was his first an...

Opinion: Randy Couture signs six-fight, 28 month UFC contract

As the sport of mixed martial arts continues to grow at an incredible rate, so too does the talent pool from which the UFC has to choose from when fine tuning its roster. As a result, most fighters get a little nervous about their future after losing back-to-back fights inside the Octagon. The...

Fedor Emelianenko has nothing to prove to no one

Recent Strikeforce acquisition and the last man to hold the PRIDE FC heavyweight title, Fedor Emelianenko, doesn’t feel he has anything to prove, even if those around him do. The reigning World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) heavyweight champion next faces the heavy-handed Bre...

Opinion: ‘Flo’ Job: An MMAmania.com UFC 101 interview exclusive with Kenny Florian

It’s been roughly three years since Kenny Florian’s first title shot in which he lost a bloody, five round battle to mixed martial arts veteran Sean Sherk at UFC 64. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Forrest Griffin and Anderson Silva are going to go at it at UFC 101 as well. Who do you got and why?

Fedor steals glory from latest heavyweight villain, Brock Lesnar

Note: This “press release” was distributed by Affliction MMA shortly after UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar defeated Frank Mir at UFC 100. SEAL BEACH, California — Even in promotions he doesn’t fight for, Fedor is the star. In the wake of Brock Lesnar’s current heavyweight win, Fedo...

Preliminary fights offered to online viewers who purchase UFC 100 live stream

205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar (11-5) vs. Mark Coleman (15-9) 205 lbs.: Jon Jones (8-0) vs. Jake O’Brien (11-2) 155 lbs.: Mac Danzig (18-6-1) vs. Jim Miller (13-2) 185 lbs.: CB Dollaway (8-1) vs. Tom Lawlor (5-1) 155 lbs.: Matt Grice (9-2) vs. Shannon Gugerty (11-3)

Opinion: A different animal: An MMAmania.com UFC 100 interview exclusive with Jon Jones

Back to his UFC 100 opponent, Jones is very excited about his fight with Jake O’Brien. Jones wants to give the former heavyweight fighter a proper introduction to the light heavyweight division and he thinks his style is the perfect one to do that.

Opinion: Dana White: The UFC was once lower than porn, will one day be higher than football

“When I say it’s going to be the biggest sport in the world, people either think I’m being a promoter … and trying to pump up my product or I’m a lunatic. When I break it down for you, it does make sense. The NFL has been spending billions of dollars trying to break into other countries, and it’s not...

Opinion: No Worries: An MMAmania.com UFC 100 interview exclusive with Dan Henderson

Fresh off his stint as coach of Team U.S. on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): “U.S. vs. U.K.,” he battles opposing coach Michael “The Count” Bisping this Saturday, July 11 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada live on pay-per-view. A “crock of shit,” according to Henderson.

Monday afternoon scrap: Big MMA weekend in review

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) capped off its ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) with a thrilling Finale on Spike TV, Strikeforce showcased several up-and-comers in addition to well-traveled veterans with its latest “Challengers Series” on Showtime, and Bellator Fi...

Opinion: Tough road back: Joe Stevenson TUF 9 Finale interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

Score two for TUF 1. Brian Oswald (MMAMania.com): Last question, Joe: This upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter will be the biggest one ever with Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans as coaches. And then there is Kimbo Slice. What are your thoughts on this season?

UFC 99 predictions, preview and analysis

195 lbs.: Rich “Ace” Franklin (24-4) vs Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva (32-9-1) Franklin: -145 ((Bet Now)) Silva: +105 ((Bet Now)) Prediction: Franklin via knockout Prediction: Velasquez via unanimous decision Prediction: Swick via unanimous decision

Opinion: Strange brew: MMAMania.com exclusive UFC 98 interview with Dan Miller

Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): You began your mixed martial arts career in 2005, training at Planet Jiu Jitsu with your brother Jim Miller (also a UFC fighter). Can you tell us about that time in your life and the experience of starting your MMA career alongside your brother?

Opinion: Hate stuff, break stuff: An MMAmania.com interview exclusive with Forrest Griffin

If Chuck Liddell was the manifesto, then Forrest Griffin was the revolution itself. We know why, now find out how, in our exclusive interview with Forrest Griffin. Forrest Griffin: It’s good, it’ll be ready to go. Forrest Griffin: I appreciate it and I hope I wasn’t helpful at all.

Opinion: Getting the skinny on ‘Magrinho:’ MMAmania.com UFC Fight Night 18 interview exclusive with Cole Miller

Unless you’re a fan of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) series, Cole Miller might be flying under your radar. That’s because his fights inside the Octagon thus far have been slated for the preliminary portion of the card. All that’s about to change. Miller was one of the more promising fighters fea...

Podcast: Michael Bisping: Dan Hendersons striking will be ‘nowhere near’ his level at UFC 100 (Audio)

He also predicts he would knockout Demian “One-Trick Pony” Maia and much more: Props: Setanta.com (Conversation with “The Count” heats up about half-way through the segment. Marcus Davis is also featured earlier on the radio program to promote his UFC 99 fight against Dan Hardy.) addthis...

Opinion: Feeling it: A UFC 96 interview exclusive with Tim Boetsch

UFC light heavyweight Tim Boetsch is set to make his third straight appearance inside the Octagon when he takes on the well-rounded Jason Brilz at UFC 96 “Jackson vs. Jardine” this Saturday, March 7, from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

BJ Penn sends NSAC formal request to investigate Georges St. Pierre at UFC 94

The legal team that represents lightweight champion BJ Penn — four days removed from a technical knockout loss to welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC 94 on Jan. 31 — today sent a formal request (not a complaint) to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).

Opinion: Bad Situations: An MMAmania.com interview exclusive with Karo ‘The Heat’ Parisyan

That’s when Parisyan (18-5) will begin his long road back to redemption, at UFC 94: “St. Pierre vs. Penn 2″ at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “The Heat” faces another promising young fighter in Dong Hyun Kim (11-0-1) and will look to end “Stun Gun’s” two-fight UFC win streak.

WEC predictions and preview for ‘Varner vs Cerrone’ Jan. 25

Despite playing third fiddle to the highly anticipated Affliction: “Day of Reckoning” last night and next Saturday’s megashow at UFC 94: “St. Pierre vs Penn 2,” World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) will tonight (Jan. 25) share its unique brand of mixed martial arts from the San Diego Sports A...

Opinion: Rocky Road to Dublin: MMAmania.com exclusive interview with Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle

After winning a unanimous decision over Paul Taylor at UFC 89, Chris Lytle (26-16-5) called out Marcus Davis (15-4) in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan. But Lytle got his wish. The UFC penned him in against Davis for UFC 93: “Franklin vs. Henderson” on Saturday, January 17, 2009. The ev...

UFC 92 predictions, preview and analysis

UFC 92: “The Ultimate 2008” is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada LIVE on pay-per-view (PPV) at 10 p.m. ET on December 27. Forrest Griffin (16-4) vs. “Sugar” Rashad Evans (12-0-1) Prediction: Jackson by technical knockout

Podcast: Chris ‘The Crippler’ Leben: I’m going to make 20,000 people shut-up at UFC 89

UFC middleweight contender Chris Leben was our guest on this weeks broadcast of Pro MMA Radio. Presented by MMAmania.com, Pro MMA Radio airs live every Monday night at 9pm and features many of the top fighters from the UFC and beyond. ‘The Crippler’ didn’t waste any time getting into his figh...

UFC Fight Night 15 predictions, preview and analysis

To get us pumped for the festivities, MMAmania.com Editor and Senior Writer Jesse Holland (that’s me) will be breaking down the main event matches and revealing each fighter’s keys to victory. Prediction: Herman by unanimous decision

UFC 90 tickets near sellout crowd at Allstate Arena

”This is a bold statement in a town with the White Sox and Cubs and the Bears, but I guarantee you this will be the most exciting live sporting event you have ever seen. I can’t explain it to you. You have to experience it. Chicago is the biggest pay-per-view market for us, and ratings for Spike TV’...

Podcast: Previewing UFC 87 with Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com

Jesse Holland back again and this time I’m previewing UFC 87 with bodybuilding and mixed martial arts expert Larry Pepe for Episode #9 of his stellar new show Pro MMA Radio. Larry is the main MMA writer for Flex magazine and mega-site Bodybuilding.com.

Podcast: Chuck Liddell vs Rashad Evans UFC 88 fight talk (Audio)

Props: RegularGuys.com Thanks to MMAmania.com reader “FJ” for the assist.) Props: RegularGuys.com (Thanks to MMAmania.com reader “FJ” for the assist.)

Podcast: Wrapping up UFC 85 ‘Bedlam’ with Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com

If that’s not enough, stick around for WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber. “The California Kid” goes into great detail about his fight against Jens Pulver, what they spoke about inside the cage, his specific training regimen and of course, who he wants to fight next.

Opinion: Friday Night Throwdown: UFC 84 what to watch for

How is Sean Sherk going to react if he’s taken down? In his fight with Matt Hughes, Sherk was taken down at will by the superior wrestler in a fight that went to a unanimous decision for the former champion (Hughes). Will the UFC give Tito Ortiz the proper send off? MMA news and notes

Podcast: BJ Penn: ‘You cant confuse steroids with heart,’ Sean Sherk

A fired up UFC Lightweight Champion, BJ Penn, talks about his upcoming title defense against Sean Sherk at UFC 84: “Ill Will” at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 24. “The Muscle Shark” tested positive for steroids after his win against Hermes Franca at UFC 73: “Stacked...

Opinion: R-E-S-P-E-C-T: MMAmania.com exclusive UFC 83 interview with Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping: Um … well I don’t know, you know, I think it’s going to be an intriguing fight to watch. If he looks like he did against Anderson Silva, you kinda lean toward Travis Lutter, to be honest. But I’m expecting Rich Franklin to beat him. But I think Travis Lutter will give him a good fig...

Podcast: UFC 79: Georges St. Pierre to train with Denis Kang and others for Matt Hughes interim title fight (Audio)

Props: HardcoreSportsRadio.com Props: HardcoreSportsRadio.com

UFC 78 quick preview, analysis and predictions

MMAdude: Bisping via unanimous decision Jesse Holland: Evans via unanimous decision MMAdude: Parisyan via technical knockout Jesse Holland: Parisyan via unanimous decision MMAdude: Edgar via unanimous decision Jesse Holland: Fisher via unanimous decision

UFC Quick Quote: Wanderlei Silva guilty by association

– Dave Meltzer from WrestlingObserver.com passes along the latest salvo in the now ridiculous feud between UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture and the UFC. Silva is training for a light heavyweight showdown with Chuck Liddell at UFC 79: “Nemesis” on December 29. For more background on...