- All Drug Tests Come Back Negative for 6 Fighters at UFC 134 in Brazil
Brazil may not have a standardized athletic commission overseeing MMA, but the UFC did their own drug testing for UFC 134, which took place in August. According to a report by UFC vice president of...
- B.J. Penn's Preemptive Strike Causes Overblown Situation With the UFC
UFC President Dana White is at it again. This time, he's taking offense to criticism by former UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn that the UFC forced him to fabricate the slightest bit of animosity...
- B.J Penn and Dana White Exchange Video Clips, Situation Gets Stranger
On Tuesday, BJPenn.com released a video blog interview of their titular fighter with the subtitle "Why are UFC interviewer's [sic] telling me what to say about Nick Diaz?" In it, B.J. Penn discusses...
- UFC Fight Night 25 official weigh-in results
MAIN CARD (Spike TV) Jake Ellenberger (170) vs. Jake Shields (171) Court McGee (184.5) vs. Dongi Yang (186) Jonathan Brookins (145.5) vs. Erik Koch (146) Alan Belcher (186) vs. Jason MacDonald (185)...
- With work return looming, UFC Fight Night 25's MacDonald planning Lytle moment
NEW ORLEANS – Win, lose or draw, Canadian middleweight Jason MacDonald (25-14 MMA, 6-6 UFC) is facing a deadline. You see, the clock strikes midnight for MacDonald in January, and "The Athlete" will...
- Chan Sung Jung vs. Mark Hominick Targeted for UFC 140 in Toronto
A match up between UFC featherweights Chan Sung Jung and Mark Hominick is in the works for UFC 140 in Toronto. A source close to "The Korean Zombie" relayed that the fight was green lit and a source...
- UFC Fight Night 25 bonuses: Ellenberger, Waldburger, Benoist, Riddle earn $55K awards
Jake Ellenberger, T.J. Waldburger, Lance Benoist, Matt Riddle each earned $55,000 fight-night bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC Fight Night 25 event. Ellenberger earned the night's...
- UFC Fight Night 25 draws 7,112 attendance and $685,000 live gate
UFC Fight Night 25 drew a top-10 attendance figure in the event series' history. Overall, Saturday's show drew 7,112 attendees for a live gate of $685,000. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) learned...
- UFC Fight Night 25 winner Ellenberger likes potential fights with St-Pierre, Condit
While fast-rising welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger (25-5 MMA, 5-1 UFC) needed just 53 seconds to dispatch of recent UFC title challenger Jake Shields (26-6-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC), it was hardly the...
- Bonus winners Benoist, Waldburger thrilled with checks but more proud of UFC wins
For being a pair of relative unknowns in the UFC, Lance Benoist (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and T.J. Waldburger (14-6 MMA, 2-1 UFC) provided two of the most memorable performances at Saturday's UFC Fight...
- Despite UFC Fight Night 25 decision result, Erik Koch still wants division's best
Prior to his UFC Fight Night 25 bout with "The Ultimate Fighter 12" winner Jonathan Brookins, Roufusport fighter Erik Koch (13-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) made his intentions known. Koch was seeking a knockout...
- UFC Fight Night 25 win fuels Alan Belcher to again consider middleweight title shot
On the surface, everything seemed to be fine. After all, UFC Fight Night 25 competitor Alan Belcher (17-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) was saying all the right things. The eye injury? A thing of the past. Lingering...
- UFC Fight Night 25's Court McGee says he's not the prettiest, but he has heart
Court McGee said he won't win any beauty contests. And occasionally, he doesn't heed his corner's instructions, and he pays for it. But when it comes to heart, "The Ultimate Fighter 11" winner said...
- Bellator 54 adds Baker-Vianna, Shlemenko-Rogers middleweight-tourney semifinals
Following their victories at Saturday's Bellator 50 event, the organization's four middleweight-tournament winners have been slotted for their next fights. Bellator 54 plays host to the...
- Strikeforce vet, ex-WWE wrestler Bobby Lashley signs with Shark Fights
Bobby Lashley (6-1) has a new home. The former WWE wrestler, who made a pro MMA debut in 2008 and fought two times under the Strikeforce banner, has signed a three-fight deal with the Texas-based...
- Matt Mitrione fighting for UFC job security, ready to punch Cheick Kongo in the face
Undefeated UFC heavyweight contender Matt Mitrione (5-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) will soon face the stiffest test of his young career when he meets Check Kongo (16-6-2 MMA, 9-4-1 UFC) at October's UFC 137 event...
- UFC Fight Night 25: Shields out for a month, commission says verbal tap preceded TKO
All fighters who competed at "UFC Fight Night 25: Battle on the Bayou" received mandatory 7-day suspensions. Those who lost by TKO got a bump to 30 days, as did Jake Shields, who was stopped by Jake...
- With final fight on contract set for UFC 135, Matt Hughes weighing career options
Josh Koscheck is the final obligation on the current contract of Matt Hughes. Consequently, the former UFC welterweight champ is playing his future by ear after he fights the onetime title challenger...
- Jeremy Stephens Wants to ‘Expose This Chump’ in Anthony Pettis at UFC 136
As he heads into his fight against former WEC champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 136, Jeremy Stephens isn't lacking confidence. LINK
- Facebook to stream three remaining UFC 135 preliminary bouts
Once again, the UFC will offer preliminary card matchups for free viewing via Facebook. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has confirmed that in addition to the previously announced pay-per-view and...
- Dana White: Facebook Fights to End in January, All Fights Will Be Televised
Interviwer: One thing we've noticed recently is the Facebook fights. Is that going to continue with the ongoing Fox deal, or is that going to go away with the prelims and all that stuff? Dana: Yeah...
- Shogun Rua Tabbed to Welcome Dan Henderson Back at UFC 139
Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua have verbally agreed to face off at UFC 139 on Nov. 19, MMAWeekly.com has learned. Independent sources confirmed the fight, which will stand as Henderson’s...
- The Ultimate Fighter: Philippines Edition Targeted for 2012
Several months ago, Dana White has announced that plans are in the workss for hosting international editions of the popular reality show, The Ultimate Fighter. Their global expansion has taken a bit...
- Ken Shamrock Vs. James Toney Fight Delayed Until 2012
While many believe Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos or Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem is the biggest heavyweight fight of the next four months, somewhere there is a small contingent who were...
- Eddie Alvarez injured, Bellator 54 title fight with Michael Chandler delayed
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and has suffered an undisclosed injury, officials today announced. As a result, a planned Bellator 54 title fight between Alvarez and season-four...
- Alistair Overeem Splits From Long Time Management Team at Golden Glory
Alistair Overeem has apparently split with his long time management representation at Team Golden Glory. LINK
- Ovince St. Preux vs. ex-champ Gegard Mousasi booked for Dec. 17 Strikeforce event
A bout between former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi (31-3-2 MMA, 2-1 SF) and fast-rising Ovince St. Preux (11-4 MMA, 4-0 SF) has been booked for later this year. The...
- After Mayweather-Ortiz debacle, White says UFC on FOX 1 officiating is key
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Of the million things that concern UFC president Dana White in putting the best foot forward with UFC on FOX 1, the quality of the officiating is up there at the top. White needs...
- As Velasquez and dos Santos Prepare, Commercials Sell Out for UFC on FOX Debut
Tickets have yet to go on sale for the UFC's maiden voyage on broadcast television, but the promotion can already boast a sellout in perhaps its most important indicator: television ad sales. Just...
- Huerta returning to action against newly released War Machine
After a period of soul searching Huerta, who is currently teaching and training at Phuket Top Team, has decided to return to competitive MMA, "Fighting for me is in my blood, it's in my DNA and its...
- Dana White: Dan Henderson's Contract is Exclusive to the UFC
It looks like Dan Henderson's dream of being able to fight in the UFC and defend his Strikeforce light heavyweight title back in that promotion isn't going to happen. UFC president Dana White did an...
- BREAKING NEWS: Vitor Belfor OUT of UFC 139. Wanderlie Silva to face Cung Le
An injury has forced Vitor Belfort (20-9 MMA, 9-4 UFC) out of November's UFC 139 event, and fellow middleweight Wanderlei Silva (31-11-1 MMA, 3-5 UFC) has stepped in to fight Cung Le (7-1 MMA, 0-0...
- Einemo Returns to UFC, Teammate Bahadurzada Could Follow
The UFC and Golden Glory have apparently found common ground. Heavyweight submission specialist John Olav Einemo (pictured) Wednesday announced that he will return to the Octagon, though no debut...
- Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua Winner Gets Next Shot at the Title After Rashad Evans
When Dan Henderson returns at UFC 139 to face Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title will be on the line. UFC President Dana White confirmed that the bout between Henderson...
- Dana White: Wanderlei Silva's octagon career on line in UFC 139 bout with Cung Le
DENVER – Following a first-round knockout loss to Chris Leben at July's UFC 132 loss, Wanderlei Silva's future with the UFC was uncertain. Now he's back, co-headlining at this falls's UFC 139 event...
- UFC boss warming to Nick Diaz, won't rule out title fight with UFC 137 win
"Here's the thing with Nick Diaz, which I'm not used to, but I'm going to get used to it: He's just a different guy," White today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "I'm going to have to handle...
- UFC 141: Vladimir Matyushenko vs Alexander Gustafsson re-booked for Dec. 30 in Las Vegas
Let's try this again. Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson was originally booked to go down at UFC 133: "Evans vs. Ortiz 2" on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia; however, "Vladdy" suffered an injury...
- Bellator champ Hector Lombard and 'Babalu' discuss potential fight, origin of feud
As the days go by, the buzz continues to snowball regarding a potential showdown between Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard (30-2-1 MMA, 7-0 BFC) and free agent Renato "Babalu" Sobral...
- Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski slated for UFC 140 in Toronto
A light-heavyweight bout between Krzysztof Soszynski and Igor Pokrajac is set for December's UFC 140 event. UFC officials today announced the bout between well-rounded 205-pounders. UFC 140 takes...
- UFC 135's Kosheck willing to stir the pot for a fight, but respects opponent Hughes
DENVER – The UFC is finally on the same page with Josh Kosheck (15-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) in booking a fight with Matt Hughes (45-8 MMA, 18-6 UFC) – or so the onetime welterweight challenger said. The way...
- Bellator 51's Alexis Vila on champ Joe Warren: 'He's got little balls and a big head'
Along with an impressive wrestling resume, Joe Warren has brought a mouth to his MMA fights. That's infuriated Alexis Vila (9-0 MMA, 0-0 BFC), who on Saturday meets Warren (7-1 MMA, 5-0 BFC) in the...
- 'The Ultimate Fighter 14' ratings: Season debut scores 1.5 million Spike TV viewers
Wednesday's season debut of "The Ultimate Fighter 14" – the final season of the reality series to air on Spike TV – earned a 1.1 household rating and averaged 1.5 million viewers. Spike TV officials...
- Ultimate Insider names top eight UFC fighters 25 years old or younger
8. Erik Koch - 22, 13-1 A high school dropout, Koch is quickly making a name for himself as a legit contender in the featherweight division. Since a tough loss to Chad Mendes back in March 2010, "The...
- Strikeforce Challengers 19 weigh-ins: Headliners Larkin (206), Rossborough (206) set
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) was on scene and reporting live from today's Strikeforce Challengers 19 fighter weigh-ins, where all but one of the evening's 18 competitors made their bouts...
- UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes not ready to retire, but 'Chuck Liddell job' pretty appealing
UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes (45-8 MMA, 18-6 UFC) admits he's not quite ready to walk away from the sport that's paid his bills for the past 13 years. Unfortunately for him, Hughes knows his wife...
- Strikeforce Challengers 20 main card set for Nov. 18 in Las Vegas
Five fights are now official for November's Strikeforce Challengers 20 event. The show takes place Nov. 18 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. A previously reported...
- Rampage names the spy; executive VP of MusclePharm resigns
During Friday morning’s edition of ESPN’s SportsCenter, Rampage finally exposed the name of the mole and revealed the alleged perpetrator is now standing in the unemployment line: The dialog begins...
- Nick Pace says he's fighting Miguel Torres at UFC 139 in November
UFC bantamweight Nick Pace (6-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) today announced he's fighting ex-WEC champ Miguel Torres (38-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) at UFC 139 in November. The fighter revealed the booking via Twitter, though...
- UFC 135 Weigh In Results
Main card (Pay-Per-View): Jon Jones (204.5) vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (204) Matt Hughes (170) vs. Josh Koscheck (170.5) Rob Broughton (261) vs. Travis Browne (255) Nate Diaz (156) vs. Takanori...
- UFC 135 bonuses: Koscheck, Diaz, Jones and Jackson earn $75K fighter awards
Josh Koscheck, Nate Diaz, Jon Jones and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson each earned $75,000 fight-night bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 135 event. Koscheck earned the night's "Knockout of...