UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera, may be watched on ESPN (U.K.), Spike TV (U.S.), and Rogers Sportsnet (Canada). For showtimes around the world visit the HOW TO WATCH section of the UFC 105 Fight Card (http://105.UFC.com) or local listings.
Watch on UFC.com from around the world. Purchase on www.UFCLIVE.com by 10pm PT on Friday, Nov. 13th and the Undercard Bouts are Included. Click here for more detail.
UFC Fight Night Breakdown: Diaz vs Guillard
09/10/2009
Some guys enter mixed martial arts because they are elite athletes who thirst for competition after they finish high school or college sports. Click here for the full story.
Vitor Belfort - Seven Defining Moments
09/07/2009
Thomas Gerbasi - As a well-traveled veteran who has seen action everywhere from the United States to England, Japan, and his native Brazil, Vitor Belfort is truly an international mixed martial arts star. But when you talk to fans about "The Phenom", it's clear that despite his travels, he is synonymous with the UFC, the organization he returns to for the first time in over four years on September 19th, the night he takes on Rich Franklin in the main event of UFC 103 in Dallas. Click here for the full story.
Watch The UFC 102 Weigh-in LIVE on UFC.com
08/28/2009
Tomorrow at 4pm ET/1pm PT, watch the Live stream of the UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Weigh-in on www.UFC.com. While you are there, look for the "Smooth HD - Beta" tab, which will allow you to watch the weigh-in in near HD quality. Click here for to watch the Weigh-in LIVE.
UFC 102 – Main Card Fantasy Preview
08/27/2009
Stephen Quinn, UFC - UFC 102 is fast approaching, and if you haven't already, it's time to get your picks in for the UFC Fantasy Game. And if you're still on the fence about some of Saturday's matchups, read on for the main card fantasy preview. Click here for the full story.
Chris Leben – Bringing His Power Back to Portland
08/26/2009
Thoomas Gerbasi - Going to the gym is a daily ritual for many around the world, a way for people to get in shape, congregate, and work off some stress. But to call it a sanctuary may be pushing it a bit, unless you're talking to Chris Leben, a fighter who has always found that no matter what storms were brewing outside, he could always find shelter among the punching bags and wrestling mats. Click here for the full story.
Electrical Engineer Mizugaki Looks To Short-Circuit Curran
08/05/2009
Frank Curreri, WEC - He is trained as an electrical engineer, holds a master's degree, is highly proficient at swordfighting and also happens to be an MMA pro. And to really rub it in on the rest of us slackers, Takeya Mizugaki is a mere 25 years old. He has the distinction of being the only man to last five rounds with Miguel Torres and their classic slugfest is an early favorite for 2009 Fight of The Year. Click here for the full story.
Comeback Complete, Mir Now Aims for Consistency
07/09/2009
Thomas Gerbasi- December 27, 2008. MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This is where the story could have ended. After a motorcycle accident that broke his leg and almost took his career and life, a series of spotty performances and a trip to rock bottom emotionally, Frank Mir finally won back a portion of the heavyweight title that he never lost in the Octagon and he did it with a spectacular knockout of a man who had never been knocked out before, Antonio Rodrigo ‘Minotauro' Nogueira. If it was a Hollywood movie, this would be when the music kicked in and the credits started to roll. Click here for the full story.
Official UFC 99 Weigh-In Results - Wanderlei Makes Weight
06/12/2009
Click below for the official weights for Saturday's UFC 99 card, which will be held at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany. The event, which is headlined by the matchup between Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva, will be broadcast on pay-per-view. Click here for the full story.
It's all about the Fight for Matt Hughes
05/21/2009
Thomas Gerbasi - Boxing legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler said it best: "It's hard to get up and do roadwork when you're wearing silk pajamas." And though it's pretty safe to say that there aren't any silk pajamas in Matt Hughes' closet, it's clear that at 35 years old, and after 50 fights, 43 wins, seven losses, and two reigns as the UFC welterweight champion, sometimes motivation isn't the easiest thing to come by. Click here for the full story.
With the Work Done and the Lessons Learned, Machida's Destiny Awaits
05/21/2009
Thomas Gerbasi - Yoshizo Machida is not one to dole out praise lightly, not a teacher who tells you everything's going to be all right when it's not. His son, Lyoto, calls him his toughest critic. But when the results of his discipline and tough love are 14 wins, no losses, and a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title this Saturday night, you don't argue. Click here for the full story.
Land of Giants
05/10/2009
By Michael DiSanto
In Part I, we looked at the champion, top contenders, and unbeaten prospects in the UFC heavyweight division. Now it's on to the rest of the field in an increasingly crowded and competitive weight class.
GameSpot.com - EXCLUSIVE: UFC 2009 Undisputed Full Roster Reveal, Video Interview
03/19/2009
Ever since THQ lifted the veil on UFC 2009 Undisputed last year, the game has been a beacon of hope for fans who've been looking for a fighting game that makes the most of the mixed martial arts craze. UFC 2009 isn't the first UFC game--the brand has been in videogames since the Dreamcast days--but, after some missteps on the PS2 and Xbox, it seems like the right time for UFC to make a comeback in videogames, just as the sport's real-life popularity is skyrocketing. Click here for the full story.
UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine Preview
02/28/2009
NASCAR Meets Wanderlei Silva and Forrest Griffin
02/27/2009
UFC Signs Akiyama
02/24/2009
By Tom Gerbasi The Ultimate Fighting Championship today announced that it has signed top-ten middleweight contender Yoshihiro Akiyama to an exclusive promotional contract that will see him step into the UFC Octagon for the first time this summer.Click here for the full story.
IGN confirms three more fighters on the UFC 2009 Undisputed roster.
02/20/2009
by Avi Burk, IGN - February 20, 2009 - UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson is just a day away, and IGN has the distinct pleasure of officially, exclusively announcing three more of the most talented fighters on the planet for the UFC 2009 Undisputed roster. We've also got awesome videos of UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer making pre-fight introductions for each of the three competitors we're announcing day. Click here for the full story.
Focused Gouveia Ready for Marquardt
02/16/2009
Armando Alvarez, UFC - A change in weight is just what the doctor ordered for UFC fighter Wilson Gouveia. No, he wasn't at a risk for heart disease, his cholesterol wasn't high and he was nowhere near overweight, but this native of Fortaleza, Brazil lost in disappointing fashion to Goran Reljic last May and his career needed a jump start. Click here for the full story.
SATOSHI ISHII STARTS EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH UFC
01/01/2009
Japan's Olympic Judo Gold Medalist, Satoshi Ishii, yesterday started exclusive negotiations to enter into a contract with the UFC.
Ishii, who won the gold medal in the men's over 100-kilogram event at the Beijing Olympics, arrived in Las Vegas on Christmas day to experience UFC 92. Over the next two days, Mr. Ishii toured Las Vegas and visited various MMA gyms including the UFC Training Center and Xtreme Couture, where he trained and sparred with Randy "The Natural" Couture.
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Despite his defeat at the hands of Frank Mir Saturday night at UFC 92, former interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vows that fight fans have not seen the last of "Minotauro".
JAKKS Pacific Dominates the World of Mixed Martial Arts With Master Toy Agreements for World Extreme Cage Fighting® and PRIDE®
09/03/2008
Malibu, CA – September 2, 2008 – JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK) today announced the signing of two exclusive, four year, worldwide Master Toy license agreements with MMA organizations World Extreme Cage Fighting® (WEC™) and PRIDE®.
Brock Star – Lesnar Dominates Herring;
08/10/2008
MINNEAPOLIS, August 9 – After losing to former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir in his Octagon debut in February, many wondered whether former pro wrestling superstar Brock Lesnar was more hype than substance. But after a shutout three round decision win over perennial heavyweight contender Heath Herring in the UFC 87 co-feature at Target Center, there is no question that Lesnar may very well be the division's next big thing.
On Saturday, July 19th, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will move up to the 205-lb. division to face off against James Irvin in Las Vegas!
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The TAO of Forrest Griffin
06/30/2008
Thomas Gerbasi - A little over three years ago, the idea of stardom hadn't set in for Forrest Griffin.
Forget that he almost single-handedly put mixed martial arts on the mainstream map with his stirring three round victory over Stephan Bonnar at the first Ultimate Fighter finale and captivated a nation with his self-effacing humor and ability to smile through a mask of blood. He was just another guy taking out his stitches with the aid of an Xacto knife nine days after the biggest fight of his life.
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Mike Swick – Waiting for the Crowd's Roar Again
06/03/2008
It was a sound like no other. Through 12 previous fights and almost ten years as a fighter, Mike Swick had never heard boos during one of his fights. And why would he – 10 wins, seven first round finishes, five knockouts, three submissions, and an aggressive approach to the game ensured that he was always going to be on the most fans' top ten list of fighters to watch.
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Sokoudjou's key to beating Nakamura — Depressurization
05/06/2008
By Chuck Mindenhall - A lot less pressure. That's what Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou says is the biggest difference between his upcoming UFC 84 fight with Kazuhiro Nakamura and his hyped UFC 79 debut bout with the more experienced Lyoto Machida. The fierce striking 2001 US Open Judo champion is built like Thor, and, though bloodied and still smarting from another intense training session at Team Quest in Murrieta, California, he's all benevolence and smiles.
Thomas Gerbasi - "I played his game for almost three rounds," said a weary but happy Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira after his fight with Tim Sylvia Saturday night in the main event of UFC 81. "He played my game for two minutes and I won the fight."
