Jones vs. Matyushenko, Worldwide Broadcast on UFC.com
07/25/2010
Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenko, will be broadcast LIVE Worldwide on UFC.com/Live at 9p ET on Sunday, August. 1st. More Detail
Spider Bites – Defining Anderson Silva
07/13/2010
By Thomas Gerbasi
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, a man considered by most to the best fighter in the world, pound for pound, returns to the Octagon on August 7th to defend his crown against number one contender Chael Sonnen in the main event of UFC 117. If he wins, he will add to his record setting string of title defenses and continue to build on to his legacy as the greatest 185-pound fighter in MMA history. How did he get here? Read on for his seven defining moments. Full Story
UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN IN THE LONE STAR STATE
07/12/2010
Spike TV's "UFC Fight Night" Features Demian Maia vs Alan Belcher Live From Austin, TX On Wednesday, September 15. Brazilian mixed martial arts star, Demian Maia (12-2) returns to the Octagon® on a quest for another shot at the UFC middleweight crown as he takes on rising contender Alan Belcher (15-5) in Spike TV's "UFC Fight Night" live from the Frank Erwin Special Events Center on the campus of The University of Texas in Austin on Wednesday, September 15 at 8:00pm ET/PT. Full Story
Lesnar to defend belt against Carwin at UFC 116
06/15/2010
SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2010 - Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena – Tickets on Sale Thursday, May 13, at 10am PT
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – One day before America watches fireworks to celebrate their independence, the biggest heavyweight title fight ever will go off in Las Vegas. Ultimate Fighting Championship® heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returns to defend his heavyweight championship against interim title holder Shane Carwin as Bud Light Presents UFC® 116: LESNAR vs CARWIN, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, July 3. Full Story
UFC 115 to be shown live in movie theaters
06/06/2010
Centennial, Colo. – May 14, 2010 – Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) and NCM Fathom are teaming up again to bring the raw excitement of UFC events to local movie theaters with UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin, broadcast LIVE in high definition on Saturday, June 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT. Former light-heavyweight champion and UFC legend Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell will take on former middleweight champion Rich "Ace" Franklin in the main event broadcast live from General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to 337 select movie theaters nationwide. Find Movie Theater
Defining Moments for Rich Franklin Leading Up To UFC 115
06/06/2010
One of the UFC's most popular fighters, former middleweight champion Rich "Ace" Franklin's status and legacy in the sport are more than secure, but the pride of Cincinnati is not satisfied yet, and on June 12th, he'll make his intentions to the 205-pound weight class known when he looks to spoil the comeback of Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell. This being the latest of Franklin's bouts against the sport's superstars, expect another defining moment in Vancouver. Full Story
Crow Time in Canada – Delayed, not Denied
06/05/2010
To say that 2010 has been a tumultuous year for UFC veteran David Loiseau would be an understatement of epic proportions.
Tonight! MACHIDA vs. SHOGUN | Koscheck vs. Daley | Stout vs. Stephens | Slice vs. Mitrione
05/08/2010
Live from the Bell Centre – Montreal, Quebec, Canada – The light-heavyweight title will be on the line on when the Ultimate Fighting Championship® returns to the Bell Centre in Montreal. At UFC® 104 last October, light heavyweight champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida and challenger Mauricio "Shogun" Rua engaged in a back-and-forth five round battle resulting in the champion retaining his belt via a razor-thin unanimous decision. On Saturday, May 8, these two warriors will square off once again with the championship on the line for UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2, live from the Bell Centre. The broadcast begins 10p ET/7p PT on Pay-Per-View and www.UFCLIVE.com More details....
Catch the Replay of ALDO vs. FABER and the Unaired Prelims on UFC.com/Live
04/24/2010
Tonight, people may watch Jose Aldo vs. Urijah Faber on the web at UFC.com/Live from around the world in Smooth HD. More details....
Dana White makes Time's 2010 TIME 100 Poll - Vote Now!
04/01/2010
The sport White champions is officially called mixed-martial arts but he and his partners have successfully branded it Ultimate Fighting, the name of their outfit, and that's how it's almost universally known — to the chagrin of other MMA organizers. Vote Now!
Two Titles. One niight. UFC 112 on April 10th
03/31/2010
Two titles. One night. On April 10th, Fans of The Ultimate Fighting Championship® will witness one of the organization's greatest events ever, as middleweight titleholder Anderson "The Spider" Silva faces the extraordinary BJJ of Demian Maia. Lightweight champion BJ Penn looks to continue his dominant reign when he takes on Frankie Edgar in the double main event of UFC® 112.
Also, two legends meet for the first time when future UFC® Hall of Famer™ Matt Hughes battles ground fighting master Renzo Gracie. UFC® 112 INVINCIBLE – Saturday, April 10, only on Pay-Per-View at 10p ET/7p PT. UFC 112 Event Detail
Nogueira and Silva – Back to the Future
02/20/2010
By Thomas Gerbasi
SYDNEY, February 20 – Put Antonio Rodrigo ‘Minotauro' Nogueira in the same room with Wanderlei Silva, and they're just not two fighters anymore; they're two countrymen, two friends, laughing and joking with an ease that contradicts the actuality that they will soon step into the UFC Octagon with the task of proving once again why they are so revered in the sport of mixed martial arts. Click here
Spike TV to Feature the Best of PRIDE in New Weekly Series
01/12/2010
One of the most popular MMA organizations in the world during its ten years of operation (1997-2007), PRIDE Fighting Championships, based in Japan, featured world class mixed martial arts artists in some of the most dramatic bouts in the early history of the sport. Spike TV will re-broadcast the best of these bouts in "The Best of Pride Fighting Championships," premiering Sunday, January 11, 2010 at 11pm ET/PT. Click here
"The Fireball Kid" is Here – Gomi Signs with The UFC
01/01/2010
LAS VEGAS, January 2 – For years, Takanori Gomi's name has been prominently mentioned when the subject of the best fighters in the world, pound for pound, was discussed. In 2010, "The Fireball Kid" will enter the UFC's Octagon for the first time to make his long-awaited debut in the premier mixed martial arts organization. Click here
Read the latest in the UFC Magazine
12/22/2009
The new issue of the UFC Magazine is now on newsstands. Check out the features within the magazine. Click here
WEC 45 Weigh-in Results
12/18/2009
Below are the official weigh-in results for Saturday's WEC event at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card, which is headlined by the lightweight bout between Donald Cerrone and Ed Ratcliff, airs live on VERSUS beginning at 10:00pm ET / 7pm PT. Click here for more detail.
Spike to air more UFC prelims in 2010
12/17/2009
After three well-rated telecasts in 2009, Spike TV has announced it will telecast 10 live "UFC Prelims" to precede some of the UFC'S biggest pay-per-view fight cards. The first two scheduled events will be on Saturday, January 2 at 9:00pm and Saturday, February 6 at 9:00pm. The remaining eight shows will be announced at a later date. Click here for more detail.
How To Watch UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin
11/20/2009
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin, may be watched on Pay Per View and online at www.UFC.com/LIVE and Yahoo! Sports. Purchase on UFC.com/LIVE by 10pm PT on Friday, Nov. 20th and the Undercard Bouts are Included. For more ways to watch around the world Click here
Forrest Griffin – The Quest to Get That Winning Feeling Back
11/20/2009
By Thomas Gerbasi
"Where's Forrest?"
Missing in action for a few days last month, Forrest Griffin was suddenly a wanted man when Mark Coleman got injured and was forced to withdraw from his UFC 106 bout with Tito Ortiz. But the former UFC light heavyweight champion was nowhere to be found.Click here for more detail
Tito Ortiz' New Beginning
11/20/2009
By Thomas Gerbasi
The UFC 59 fight poster read "Reality Check", and for five minutes, it certainly was for Forrest Griffin, who was battered for much of the opening stanza of his 2006 bout on the card by a man who had reigned over the light heavyweight division longer than anyone else in UFC history, Tito Ortiz. Click here for more detail.
How To Watch UFC 105
11/10/2009
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.
