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Wednesday, Oct 24

UFC 77: Fighter paydays and salaries for ‘Hostile Territory’

UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva brought home the next highest purse with $120,000 for his successful 185-pound title defense against Rich Franklin. Anderson Silva — $120,000 ($60,000 to show, $60,000 to win) Rich Franklin — $45,000

Saturday, Oct 13

Podcast: Dan Henderson: UFC 79 fight with Tito Ortiz ‘possible’ (Audio)

Note: Tito Ortiz recently announced that he plans to return to action in early 2008. UFC 79 is slated for the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 29, 2007. Props: SportsRadio610.com (Part one and Part two) Note: Tito Ortiz recently announced that he plans to return to...

Tuesday, Oct 2

UFC 77 results coverage and LIVE blow-by-blow commentary

UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva defends his title in the main event against hometown favorite and former 185-pound titleholder, Rich Franklin. “Ace” is out for redemption after getting torched by the “Spider” in their first encounter at UFC 64 almost exactly one year ago.

Wednesday, Sep 26

UFC 78: Akihiro Gono vs. Tamdan McCrory

Gono is an accomplished fighter whose last three losses came to notables such as Denis Kang (unanimous decision), Dan Henderson (knockout) and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (technical knockout). During that same stretch, the Team Grabaka-trained fighter has eight wins, which includes a una...

Tuesday, Sep 25

UFC 76: Fighter paydays and salaries for ‘Knockout’

Forrest Griffin — $44,000 ($22,000 to show, $22,000 to win) Griffin defeated Shogun via submission (rear naked choke) in round three Tyson Griffin — $24,000 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 to win) Thiago Tavares — $9,000 Griffin defeated Thiago Tavares via unanimous decision

Tuesday, Sep 18

Opinion: UFC Fight Night 11 betting odds: Free tips and advice from Desert Dog

UFC Fight Night 11 is set for September 19 at 9 p.m. ET on the Spike television network. Terry Martin is a knockout machine. Prediction: Martin via knockout Prediction: Alves via technical knockout Prediction: Goulet via technical knockout Prediction: Maynard via technical knockout

Wednesday, Sep 12

UFC 76: Scott Junk replaces Justin McCully against Christian Wellisch

Scott Junk (6-1) will make his Octagon debut against Christian Wellisch (7-3) at UFC 76: “Knockout” on September 22, replacing heavyweight fighter Justin McCully. The article goes on to reveal that the winner of this fight will likely face former UFC heavyweight champion, Frank Mir (It...

Wanderlei Silva: ‘I want Chuck to win’ against Jardine (Video)

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UFC Chicago: MMA sanctioned in Illinois; Possible events slated for 2008

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich recently signed into law a bill that sanctions the sport of mixed martial arts in the Prairie State, according to the Chicago Sun -Times. Several fighters, including former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, as well as Terry Martin, Stephan Bonna...

Tuesday, Sep 11

UFC 77: Josh Burkman vs. Forrest Petz

Burkman is coming off of a unanimous decision loss to Karo Parisyan at UFC 74 this past May. The former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) — who also dates UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste — possesses a decent record inside the Octagon (4-2) since his debut in 2005.

Monday, Sep 10

Michael Bisping Matt Hamill rematch: ‘I’m going to be on it right away’ says Dana White

Bisping and Hamill were contestants on the third season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) and it was clear that they did not get along. The two were on a collision course to settle their feud in the semifinals; however, Hamill was scratched from the 16-man tournament because of an injury.

Sunday, Sep 9

Opinion: UFC 75 winners and losers: Recap for ‘Champion vs. Champion’

Many thought Quinton “Rampage” Jackson would be taken down by Dan “Hollywood” Henderson, but tonight I really noticed how much Rampage has matured as a fighter. Where does he go from here? How about Rampage/Rua II? That’s assuming Forrest Griffin doesn’t throw a wrench in the works at UFC...

Wednesday, Sep 5

Podcast: UFC 75: Dan Henderson trains for a ’strikefest’ with Rampage Jackson (Video)

Note: The reporter talks about Rampage training at XTreme Couture with Henderson’s long-time friend and business partner, UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture. In a recent WhoopAss Radio interview, “The Natural” denies training with Rampage — he just let him use the Las Vegas facil...

Monday, Aug 27

UFC Quick Quote: Dana White guarantees Brock Lesnar signing

– UFC President Dana White tells 15Rounds.com that four-time wrestling All-American and professional wrestling star-turned mixed martial artist, Brock Lesnar, will soon join the UFC heavyweight ranks. Lesnar and White met up this past weekend at UFC 74: “Respect.” “I am pretty much goi...

UFC 74 fighter paydays and salaries

Randy Couture — $250,000 Randy Couture defeated Gabriel Gonzaga via technical knockout(strikes) in round three Georges St. Pierre — $140,000 ($70,000 to show, $70,000 to win) Josh Koscheck — $10,000 Georges St. Pierre defeated Josh Koscheck via unanimous decision

Saturday, Aug 18

Podcast: Hermes Franca: ‘I learned my lesson’ (Audio)

But, according to Franca, it’s the sad truth. Maybe honesty isn’t necessarily the best policy — not for Hermes Franca, anyway. The Brazilian UFC lightweight fighter came clean (unlike his drug test) after his loss to Sean Sherk at UFC 73: “Stacked” last month, admitting that he had used ill...

Tuesday, Aug 14

Podcast: Matt Hughes: ‘Mind games’ got under the skin of Serra during TUF 6 (Audio)

While we’re at it, Hughes also offered up some predictions on the upcoming UFC 74 fight between Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck on his official Web site forum. He also comments on who he thinks would win a fight between Sean Sherk and BJ Penn … and more.

Sunday, Aug 5

WEC 29: Two titles on the line tonight in Las Vegas

Two title bouts — one of which includes the debut of middleweight sensation Paulo Filho — headline the very solid World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) event tonight at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doerksen is a hard-nosed and well-rounded UFC veteran. From the IFL to t...

Friday, Aug 3

Podcast: UFC 76: Marvin Eastman vs. Evan Tanner?

Veterans Marvin Eastman (14-7-1) and Evan Tanner (32-6) could tangle in a middleweight bout at UFC 76: “Knockout” on September 22, according to statements made from “The Beastman” last night on Cage Side Live. Since his loss to Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 67 via second-round knocko...

Thursday, Jul 19

UFC 75: Thiago Silva vs. Tomasz Drwal

For the developing UFC 75 fight card click here. Brazilian Chute Boxe fighter Thiago Silva (10-0) will return to the Octagon against Tomasz Drwal (13-1) of Poland in a UFC 75 light heavyweight clash, according to multiple international reports (here and here). This will mark the second bo...

Tuesday, Jul 17

UFC 74: Roger Huerta vs. Alberto Crane (exclusive)

“El Matador” will look to keep his perfect record (4-0) inside the Octagon intact against the UFC newcomer — Huerta’s third such opponent in as many fights. He survived an early first round scare against UFC debutant Doug Evans at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5 Finale to defeat the Alaskan vi...

Monday, Jul 16

UFC 76: Chuck Liddell vs. Keith Jardine

Liddell, on the other hand, has faced and defeated some of best in the sport since his UFC debut back in 1998 — Randy Couture (twice), Tito Ortiz (twice), Vitor Belfort, Jeremy Horn, Kevin Randleman, Murilo Bustamante, Renato “Babalu” Sobral (twice) … I can keep going.

Monday, Jul 9

UFC 73: Fighter paydays and salaries

Sean Sherk — $28,000 ($14,000 to show, $14,000 to win) Hermes Franca — $14,000 Sherk defeated Franca via unanimous decision Tito Ortiz — $210,000 Rashad Evans — $16,000 Ortiz and Evans fought to a three-round draw The total fighter payroll for the UFC 73 was $761,000.

Tuesday, Jul 3

UFC 73 results coverage and LIVE blow-by-blow commentary

UFC 73: “Stacked” is set for this Saturday, July 7, from the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. The pay-per-view portion of the card, which airs at 10 p.m. ET, will feature some of the most talented fighters in the sport today going toe-to-toe inside the Octagon. Even the undercard will sho...

Friday, Jun 29

UFC 74: Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral vs. David Heath

Heath is coming off his first career loss, dropping a unanimous decision to the often frustrating Ryoto Machida at UFC 70 in April. Prior to that bout, Heath was on a two-fight UFC win streak, besting Victor Valimaki at UFC Fight Night 7 (split-decision) and Corey Walmsley at UFC 62 (submis...

Friday, Jun 22

UFC 76: Shogun to make Octagon debut; Fedor ‘close’ to signing

Shogun also dismantled current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson with a first round knockout at PRIDE: “Total Elimination” in 2005. In other news, White mentions in the article that he is, “moving close to signing a contract that would bring PRIDE FC heavyweight...

Wednesday, Jun 20

NSAC weeds out Nick Diaz from corner team at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 5

On Saturday June 23rd, Nate Diaz will have the biggest fight of his career when he faces Manny Gamburyan at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 5. That win was quickly overturned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and Diaz was suspended for six months. Because of that suspension, Di...

Saturday, Jun 16

Podcast: UFC 72: Not a hot ticket in Belfast

For the complete UFC 72 fight card click here. Tickets for UFC 72: “Victory” are still available for the first ever show in Belfast northern Ireland that will be televised today on pay-per-view at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT, according to the Canadian Press. It will be the first non-sellout, according t...

Thursday, Jun 14

UFC 72 results and coverage — LIVE

UFC 72: “Victory” from the Odyssey Arena in Belfast northern Ireland is set for this Saturday, June 16, at 3 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV). There’s going to be cash giveaways, special guest Frank Trigg, as well as another big-time name in mixed martial arts who just agreed to share his thought...

Video: Tyson Griffin vs Urijah Faber at GC 42

Boy, did he ever. UFC lighweight Tyson Griffin has been asked a lot about his win over WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber (his only career defeat) in the run up to his showdown with Clay Guida at UFC 72: “Victory” this Saturday. Griffin says Faber wants no part of him. And I can see the reaso...

Sunday, Jun 10

UFC 75: Mirko Cro Cop vs. Cheick Kongo?

Kongo is fresh of a lackluster unanimous decision win over Assuerio Silva, which happened on the same night as the Cro Cop loss. He looked like a monster on his feet, but had no idea whatsoever what to do when the fight went to the ground.

Friday, Jun 8

WEC: Jens Pulver vs. Urijah Faber?

MMA on Tap is reporting that Jens Pulver (21-7-1) will be ditching the UFC after his showdown with BJ Penn at The Ultimate Finale 5 according to his manager Monte Cox. I know some fans look down on the WEC as some sort of minor leagues for the UFC. The same WEC that recently signed Paulo Filho and...

Podcast: Audio: Ortiz wants Shogun after a beatdown of Evans at UFC 73

Props: WhoopAss Radio (Frank Shamrock is also interviewed … Ortiz comes in at about the half-way point. Some quick notes in the comment section about the content of the Ortiz bit.) Frank Shamrock is also interviewed … Ortiz comes in at about the half-way point. Some quick notes in the comment...

Thursday, Jun 7

UFC 72: Forrest Griffin not the only ‘Sick Dog’ on the PPV card

“Sick Dog” Ramirez is a tough dude who has been in against some notable opponents. He knocked out The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 3 middleweight winner Kendall Grove, as well as dropped a unanimous decision to Rashad Evans, not too long ago.

Wednesday, Jun 6

Parisyan: ‘I would love to fight Fitch’

Serra is slated to face Matt Hughes in late fall after taping for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 6 — both of whom are opposing coaches — wraps up. And the winner of the Georges St. Pierre/Josh Koscheck UFC 74 bout in August will more than likely get the first crack at the winner of Serra-Hughes.

Friday, Jun 1

UFC 73: Final ’stacked’ line up is confirmed

UFC 73: “Stacked” features two title fights — middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. Nathan Marquardt and lightweight champion Sean Sherk vs. Hermes Franca — as well as the showdown between Tito Ortiz and Rashad Evans in the 205-pound division.

Sunday, May 27

UFC ?: Rampage Jackson vs. Dan Henderson

Newly-minted UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will make his first title defense against PRIDE FC Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Dan Henderson later this year. The announcement was made last night at UFC 71: “Liddell vs. Jackson,” pitting the champion...

Saturday, May 26

UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson LIVE results

Click the banner above or right here for up-to-the-minute results for UFC 71: “Liddell vs. Jackson.” Undercard quick results will begin to flow LIVE around 8 p.m. EST. Our round-by-round LIVE coverage of the main card will begin at 10 p.m. EST. Enjoy the show … it’ll be hard not to. And if you’re going...

Thursday, May 24

Dana White: Staph Infection nearly retired Diego Sanchez

I get the feeling this is one aspect of his training that he won’t be thanking the man upstairs for. At the conclusion of UFC 69, a lot of people were pointing fingers at Diego Sanchez for his poor performance against Josh Koscheck. I don’t think anyone considered his career to be at st...

Tuesday, May 22

UFC 71 results — LIVE with spoilers

UFC 71: “Liddell vs. Jackson” is set for this Saturday, May 26 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pay-per-view (PPV) portion of the card will begin as usual at 10 p.m. We’ll provide up-to-the-minute quick updates for the entire show, as well as live blow-by-blow blogging du...

Tuesday, May 15

UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson event weigh-in details

Official weigh-ins for UFC 71: “Liddell vs. Jackson” are scheduled for 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. local time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, May 25. In addition, Spike television network is set to broadcast “UFC 71 Countdown” on Monday, May 21 to hype the card. Don’t stress if...

Saturday, May 12

UFC 73: Kenny Florian vs. Alvin Robinson

Prior to UFC 69 it was rumored that Robinson would take on Roger Huerta. However, that match up apparently fell through and Leonard Garcia got the nod, dropping a sensational unanimous decision. From what I hear, Robinson is an extremely game opponent, ending most of his fights — five of the...

Thursday, May 10

Parisyan: ‘I was supposed to fight Matt Hughes at UFC 68′

Hughes is now set to challenge current 170-pound champ Matt Serra at the conclusion of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 6 season later this year. And Parisyan — along with all the other top contenders in the division such as Georges St. Pierre, Josh Koscheck, Diego Sanchez and Jon Fitch — are all le...

Friday, May 4

UFC fighters participate in 2007 Abu Dhabi (ADCC) tournament

65 Kg and Under (Lightweight) (144 pound and under) 66 Kg to 76 Kg (Welterweight) (167 and under) 77 Kg to 87 Kg (Cruiserweight) (192 and under) 88 Kg to 98 Kg (Light-Heavyweight) (216 and under) 99 Kg and over (Heavyweight) (Over 217) Absolute Class (Any weight class)

Tuesday, May 1

Podcast: Audio: Matt Lindland on TUF 4, Nate Marquardt and the UFC trying to land Hendo

Lindland on the UFC trying to sign training partner and PRIDE FC champion Dan Henderson to a contract Props: TheFightCard.com Shortcuts: Lindland on offer to appear on TUF 4 not being “intriguing” Lindland on Nate Marquardt not being “much of a challenge” Lindland on the UFC trying to sig...

Monday, Apr 23

UFC 70: Fabricio Werdum bitch slaps Andrei Arlovski

Rather funny .gif image sent to us from UFCmania reader “mario,” which shows an open-handed smack from Fabricio Werdum during his bout with Andrei Arlovski at UFC 70: “Nations Collide.” Arlovski went on to win the bout via unanimous decision.

Friday, Apr 20

UFC 71: Keith Jardine vs. Houston Alexander

This scenario is eerily reminiscent of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 3 when Dana needed a replacement opponent for Michael Bisping and both Kristian Rothaermel and Tait Fletcher declined the offer citing lack of focus and preparation.

Thursday, Apr 19

Dana White calls Floyd Mayweather’s ‘bluff’

Back in March, we passed along a statement from “Pretty Boy” that more or less dissed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell, as well as the sport of mixed martial arts. Put simply, even the top UFC fighters don’t take home that kind of purse on one night … not even close.

Wednesday, Mar 28

Video: Chris Leben knockout of Mike Swick

Back in 2004, Chris Leben (16-3) knocked out UFC middleweight fighter Mike Swick (10-1) during a World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) bout, handing the Texas native his first and only loss in his professional mixed martial arts career.

Friday, Mar 9

UFCmania releases latest UFC rankings

In our ongoing mission to deliver our readers with the most up-to-date and reliable UFC news and information on the Web, we decided to solicit help from a select number of the top mixed martial arts (MMA) minds in the industry to share their thoughts and opinions on the best fighters in the U...

Tuesday, Jan 2

Mirko Cro Cop talks Arlovski, UFC contract and more

Of all the UFC fighters, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (21-4-2) appreciates the skills and talents of former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (10-5) most, according to a recent interview with Jutarnji.hr. Mirko on possibly not fighting Fedor Emelianenko again (who he lost to via un...

Monday, Jan 1

UFC Fight Night marathon on Spike today

These fights — especially the classic Sanchez-Parisyan battle — are always better the second time around. And, you might even catch UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson “Pure Pimp” Silva annihilate Chris Leben sometime around 4:30 p.m. EST.