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Dec 30, 2011
Overeem Can Become Superstar With Win Over Lesnar by Aman Sehdev
When Alistair Overeem steps into the Octagon on 30th December at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to battle the dangerous Brock Lesnar it will be a chance for the Dutchman to introduce...read more

Dec 20, 2011
Alistair Overeem and the Never Ending Steroid Question by Micah Stoll
On December 30th Alistair Overeem is scheduled to meet Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 in a number one contenders match...read more

Dec 15, 2011
Strikeforce to Change in 2012 (Again) by Micah Stoll
As 2011 closed, many off Strikeforce's top fighters defected to the UFC. The lure of fighting better fighters, on a bigger stage and earning more money were reasons why Strikeforce's champs left in droves to the greener pastures of the UFC...read more

Dec 09, 2011
The Importance of the UFC in the 'Land of the Rising Sun by Micah Stoll
In early September the UFC announced their intentions to return to Japan. On February 26, 2012, the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, will host what many MMA fans wanted to see. The UFC has had three shows take place in Japan...read more

Nov 17, 2011
Interview with TUF Fighter Marcus Brimage and His Love of Dragon Ball Z by Derek Padula
Derek Padula has been a fan of Dragon Ball since the first two seasons of Dragon Ball Z. He is a martial artist and had the privilege of talking to  Marcus Brimage, a Mixed Martial Artist who can currently be seen on Season 14 of TUF on Spike TV...read more

Nov 16, 2011
Needed More UFC on Fox by Brian Holmes
It was a big step for the UFC to get on Fox. With the UFC acquiring a bantamweight and featherweight division and all of the divisions getting filled with better and better opponents...read more

Oct 4, 2011
Steve Mazzagatti:You Sure Your a Ref? by Brian Holmes
Over the years I have seem a lot of very controversial decisions by judges and by referees. Out of the many horrible decisions that have been made one man has stood above the rest by constantly making bad calls...read more

Sept 20, 2011
Bigger Isn't Always Better, Biggest Dicks of MMA by Brian Holmes
Recently signing with the ufc again, we have already had our fair share of drama with Diaz not showing up to press conferences. He is the only fighter I have ever seen get warned for talking in the cage...read more

Sept 16, 2011
Dare Championship – The Small Show with the Big Ambitions by James Goyder
Dare Championship is only one show old but is already starting to make waves in the world of Asian MMA. The first card took place in a small night club in the Sukhumvit are of Bangkok in June and...read more

Sept 11, 2011
UFC 137 Card Change: Good for Some, Bad for Others by Brian Holmes
When I heard the announcement that GSP would be defending his title against Nick Diaz, me and most others ( I think) were exited for the match up. With recent word from Dana White concerning...read more

Sept 05, 2011
How Many Viewers is Necessary to Make the UFC on Fox Successful? by Micah Stoll
he UFC has made a habit out of defying odds. In a short period of time the company went from hemorrhaging money to becoming a billion dollar business. The sport has proven to be recession proof even...read more

Aug 28, 2011
Mixed Martial Arts and a Workers Union by Micah Stoll
For the past year sports fans have unfortunately become familiar with vernacular associated with sports and labor stoppages. The NFL did what everyone expected and resolved their dispute...read more

Aug 22, 2011
Mixed Martial Arts Top Prospects - Fighters with a Future by Brian Holmes
While old champions leave and new are crowned. Upcoming fighters are trying to stake their place in overcrowded divisions. In this article I will explain who some fighters are that will make a name in this sport and why...read more

Aug 14, 2011
Superfights Lighter Side by Brian Holmes
With the UFC acquiring StrikeForce the talk of superfights has increased exponentially. Most of the talk of superfights has been about the heavier fighters possibly due to the fact that the UFC did not until recently have a bantamweight or...read more

Aug 7, 2011
UFC On Versus: Hardy Vs. Lytle Fight Breakdown by Adam Reeves
In a welterweight battle deemed to be a striking thriller, its do or die for Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy, as he, coming off the back of three straight defeats, squares off against Chris “Lights Out” Lytle...read more

July 29, 2011
Interview with Victor Cui, Founder/Owner of ONE Fighting Championship by Davey Thompkins
Enter Victor Cui, owner and founder of ONE Fighting Championship. I had the chance to ask Mr. Cui some questions concerning the birth of this new promotion and what he plans to do to become the UFC of Asia...read more

July 11, 2011
Is Testosterone Replacement Treatment Legal Cheating? by Micah Stoll
Two high profile fighters, Nate Marquardt and Chael Sonnen, have unfortunately made the medical term testosterone replacement therapy a known ailment to the MMA fan. Marquardt was not cleared...read more

July 8, 2011
Bisping vs Miller: Why their the Wrong Coaches for the Next Ultimate Fighter by Marc Sinodinos
The old saying is that if we don’t learn from our mistakes, we are destined to repeat them. Although the meteoric rise of the UFC over the last few years has been immune to such diversities...read more

June 10, 2011
Does the UFC Need ESPN in Order to Grow? by Micah Stoll
In late 2010 a survey in the Sports Business Journal ranked the UFC second as the sport organization with the most growth potential. The UFC is valued at approximately $1.2 billion...read more

May 12, 2011
Mark Hominick: Jose Aldo Is Vulnerable by Kenneth Lee
Two of the best featherweights in the world went toe to toe at UFC 129 in Toronto, Canada with 55,000 fans watching live. The former WEC champion and now the UFC featherweight champion defended...read more

May 10, 2011
How Many Pay Per Views is Too Many? by Micah Stoll
For years Srikeforce CEO Scott Coker has floated the idea of a pay per view. After signing Fedor the initial plan was to have him fight twice on CBS, and build towards him headlining a PPV. In November of 2009 Fedor defeated...read more

April 27, 2011
Eddie Bravo's Influence on MMA by Micah Stoll
For years anyone watching a UFC broadcast has heard Joe Rogan praise Eddie Bravo and his style of jiu jitsu. When a fighter has someone in their guard and a leg is used to break down their opponents posture, Rogan can not hide his excitement...read more

April 8, 2011
Alistair Overeem’s Biggest Shot: Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix by Kenneth Lee
When Alistair Overeem decided to drop the whole cutting weight stress and move permanently to the heavyweight division in 2007, a lot of people doubted if he could last...read more

April 6, 2011
The Real Super Fight by Marc Sinodinos
A lot of people are foaming at the mouth with anticipation hoping that welter weight phenom and one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world; George St.Pierre will continue his path of destruction and run through his next challenger...read more

March 31, 2011
What is Bellator's Future? by Micah Stoll
When the UFC absorbed the WEC and purchased Strikeforce, they further cemented their place as the premiere mixed martial arts promotion in the United States. The new promotion to step in as the number two organization is Bellator...read more

March 24, 2011
Jon Jones the Future by Brian Holmes
I think most people had decided that Jones was the favorite coming in to the fight, but like me, had thought he would win it primarily on the ground and try to avoid shogun's dangerously pinpoint strikes. No one thought that Jones would domnate...read more

March 22, 2011
Matt Hughes: Can a Country Boy Still Survive? by Marc Sinodinos
UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes falls into a category only a few fighters have found themselves in before. As an ambassador to the sport, Hughes has always preached his love for hard work in...read more

March 18, 2011
Josh Barnett is Positive, Again by Micah Stoll
No, it is not positive test number four for Josh Barnett. This time he had a positive response to Zuffa, LLC, purchasing Strikeforce and the possibility of Dana White being his boss. After hearing of the UFC's acquisition, Barnett said...read more

March 14, 2011
UFC Further Values its Brand by Micah Stoll
Now that the shock of UFC parent company Zuffa, LLC, purchasing Strikeforce has begun to wear off, questions of why this took place are being asked. The most obvious reasons is that the UFC has added...read more

March 10, 2011
Randy Couture: Captain America’s Last Stand by Marc Sinodinos
He has beaten legends, hall of fame warriors, and even father time over and over again. He has held world championship belts in multiple weight classes, and continues to defy both the odds and the aging process. He is known as the “Natural”...read more

Jan 6, 2011
UFC 126 Predictions by Sean Farrell
The challenger this time around is none other than fellow Brazilian Vitor "the Phenom" Belfort who has been on a roll winning his last 5 bouts. Although Belfort isn't the busiest fighter in terms of schedule, he is a dangerous opponent for Silva...read more

Jan 4, 2011
FEG Restructure by Sean Farrell
After the conclusion of K-1/DREAM DYNAMITE, FEG President Sadaharu Tanikawa has shed some insight on what DREAM and K-1's plans are moving forward into 2011 onward.While not disclosing major details Tanikawa has confirmed an investor in PUJI Capital a Shanghai based investment...read more

Dec 18, 2010
Overeem Is Not Over Rated by Sean Farrell
Alistair Overeem has accomplished yet another amazing feat in his which looks like a "legendary" career. Overeem who is currently Strikeforce's current heavyweight champion made an appearance at the K-1...read more

Oct 2, 2010
Top 5 Mixed Martial Arts Clubs in the World by Geoff Mackay
Mixed martial arts has come a long way from the days where everyone wanted to see what was the best martial arts discipline in fighting. I think that Brazilian Jit-Jitsu won that argument but after people began seeing...read more

Sept 16, 2010
Is Cain Able? by Marc Sinodinos
What does Cain Velasquez and unconfident sports cars owners have in common? They both wonder if size really matters. At UFC 121, we may finally have answer...read more

Sept 3, 2010
Pondering the Prodigy: What’s Next for BJ Penn? by Marc Sinodinos
No matter what happens from here on out in the career of BJ Penn, he will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most dominate champions the UFC has ever produced...read more

Aug 27, 2010
Five Reasons To Watch Bellator by Justin Faux
The Bellator Fighting Championships began airing on ESPN for their first season in April of 2009—in the beginning they struggled to get attention of the MMA world outside of the hardcore audience...read more

Aug 13, 2010
Wrestling Beats Out BJJ As Dominate Form in Mixed Martial Arts by Stan Leung
For some time now Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been highlighted in the world of mixed martial arts as the essential ingredient for success—especially in the highly competitive UFC. This system of fighting came to international prominence in the 1990s when Royce Gracie...read more

Aug 10, 2010
Before the Ice Melted by Marc Sinodinos
The race against time is an un-winnable one. Everyday the sunsets, it brings the triumphs of a champions past glory that much closer to ancient history. Often the impact and relevance of ones past can cloud the judgment of their present...read more

July 29, 2010
Mixed Martial Arts: The Hypocrisy Behind the Hatred by Marc Sinodinos
I consider both my father and I to be very knowledgeable and active sports fans. Besides certain players and teams we show favoritism towards, we see eye to eye on almost everything sports related...read more

May 16, 2010
Dream 14 Preview by Stan Leung
Norifumi Yamamoto was one considered one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world. Yamamoto has struggled of late to find the kind of form...read more

May 15, 2010
Best MMA Fights of All Time by Stan Leung
Putting a list like this together, there will always be people heated discussions. Everyone has their own opinion of what they think are the best mixed martial arts fights of all time...read more

April 2, 2010
UFC 111 and UFC Fight Night 21 Florian vs Gomi - 5 Things We Learned by Davey Thompkins
With the UFC holding 2 events so close together, i thought it would be alright if I grouped them together for the most recent "5 things we learned...read more

March 31, 2010
Who's Next For Georges St Pierre? by Stan Leung
Following a dominant performance against Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy in the main event of UFC 111, Saturday, Georges St. Pierre’s list of challengers just got smaller. Right now there is no one left...read more

March 1, 2010
UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones Preview by Stan Leung
I will preview and handicap the main event fights and give a brief online betting predictions for the undercard fights...read more

Feb 26, 2010
UFC 110 – 5 Things We Learned by Davey Thompkins
With such names like Cro Cop and Nogueira on our most recent UFC experience, us, the fans, were looking for some much needed excitement...read more

Feb 22, 2010
Florian vs. Gomi – My Worst Nightmare by Davey Thompkins
One day I was sitting in my house, contemplating the ever common question “What should I do today?” After minutes of deliberation I decided to watch some old PRIDE fights...read more

Feb 9, 2010
UFC 109 – 5 Things We Learned by Davey Thompkins
Ever since UFC 109 was introduced, the MMA community instantly overlooked the recent card and opted to start discussing what many believe to be more exciting events to come...read more

Jan 29, 2010
Most Overrated Fighters in Mixed Martial Arts by George Sabga
Most die hard MMA fans view the addition of a former sports star to the cage as a circus side show done just for publicity, making a mockery of our beloved MMA...read more

Jan 11, 2010
Most Overrated Fighters in Mixed Martial Arts by Davey Thompkins
If you have been following the world of Mixed Martial Arts for some time, you learn that many fighters’ names are commonplace in the vast field of terminology, for both good and bad reasons...read more

Jan 4, 2010
Most Overrated Fighters in Mixed Martial Arts by Stan Leung
Mixed martial arts has exploded in the last decade. Now everyone and their dog think they can fight. Grappler, wrestle and strike like a UFC champ. There are so many arm chair MMA fans now...read more

Dec 14, 2009
Phantom Head Kicks: Will MMA Go the Way of Boxing? by CJ Taylor
As the UFC and HBO Boxing battle for the niche market of mainstream combat sports, fans are quick to predict the downfall of either side. The rivalry will die down over time, but with such a similar style of promotion, how long until corruption...read more

Nov 7, 2009
Top Mixed Martial Arts Sports Betting Upsets by Stan Leung
As we near the end of 2009 we take a look at some of the biggest moneyline upsets bets in MMA of that year. Everyone knows about Kimbo Slice losing to Seth Petruzelli. This fight shocked the world but...read more

Nov 1, 2009
What Really Happened at UFC 104 by CJ Taylor
It has been well documented that extreme psychological stress and anxiety can have adverse physical effects. In some cases, such mental anguish can cause temporary blindness and incontinence...read more

Sept 21, 2009
Which UFC Champ Will Be the First to Go? by CJ Taylor
The current UFC champions are the most fearsome of all time. Never has it been more difficult to win a title-fight in any weight division. But no one stays at the top forever, so now is a great time to start guessing who will be the first to fall...read more

Sept 9, 2009
Mixed…Combat…Sports? by CJ Taylor
An article that analyses the role of traditional martial arts in modern MMA, and questions whether too much is lost in the pursuit of entertainment for organizations like the UFC...read more

Aug 30, 2009
And An Eye Gouge For The Win by CJ Taylor
On August 19th the Nevada State Athletic Commission approved a few small tweaks to the rules governing Mixed Martial Arts. They include a clarification of Vaseline use—thanks to a certain Hawaiian sore loser...read more

Aug 22, 2009
Disease in MMA by Archie_tech
Disease in MMA So you have been training every day and have dreams of becoming the next Randy Coutour, but have you thought about all the consequences...read more

July 20, 2009
Affliction Trilogy Handicapping Preview by Stan Leung

This might be Affliction’s last mixed martial arts show and if it is, it will be one of their best MMA cards. The main event will feature current World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) heavyweight champion and top pound for pound fighter Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko ...read more

July 9, 2009
Washed-Up MMA Fighters Refuse To Let Go by Zdot

Like in The Wrestler, MMA is crowded of over the hill wannabes. In the new and in your face growing sport of MMA, we arrived at a turning point, at the end of an era. Nevertheless pretty young, the sport has a huge sum of washed-up fighters who made the glory of MMA in the old days...read more

May 22, 2009
DREAM.9 Feather Weight Grand Prix 2009 Second Round Betting Preview by Stan Leung

What is the most surprising fight will be former major league baseball player José Canseco versus 7 foot 2 Korean fighter Hong Man Choi. This is the true definition of a freak fight which the Japanese are known for...read more

April 25, 2009
Understanding Mixed Martial Arts by Bill Ricardi

There are a lot of people who don't understand Mixed Martial Arts. They're either confused by the rules, or they've never studied the mechanics of this kind of fighting...read more

Mar 15, 2009
MMA Explosion in 2009 pt II, The Ultimate Fighting Championship by Wayne Squibbs

Like Affliction, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) wants to promote events in New York. In fact, they've been pushing to do just that for a long time...read more

Mar 3, 2009
Dream.7 Mixed Martial Arts Featherweight Opening Round Preview by Stan Leung

The DREAM.7: Feather Weight Grandprix 2009 1st Round mixed martial arts event is set for March 8, 2009. This event will feature the opening round fights...read more

Feb 25, 2009
MMA Explosion in 2009 Part I, Affliction and New York by Wayne Squibbs

Many people think fight fans who were disillusioned with the lame bouts, plethora of 'world' champions, and corrupt internal politics associated with boxing, have noticed something else going on...read more

Feb 17, 2009
Where's Kimbo? by Brian Church

Kimbo Slice, or Kevin Ferguson in his previous life, became an internet sensation via You-Tube. Slice became known as an unbeatable backyard brawler. It is hard to say how many people have sat around and watched his fights time and time again...read more

Jan 24, 2009
Affliction 2 Day of Reckoning Pictures by Stan Leung

Is there any doubt that Fedor is the top pound for pound fighter in the world? Last night Fedor Emelianenko proved to the world he is the best fighter in the world with a brutal KO in first round over former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski...read more

Dec 20, 2008
Dynamite!! 2008 Betting Preview by Stan Leung

The biggest year end mixed martial arts event in Japan will take place with Dynamite!! 2008 that will feature kickboxing and mixed martial arts as it combines bouts from FEG's K-1 World Grand Prix, K-1 World Max, K-1 Koshien and DREAM brands...read more

Dec 8, 2008
UFC Fight for the Troops Preview by Dean Tardio

In only his second fight in the UFC Japanese sensation Yoshiyuki Yoshida(10W-2L) gets a headlining bout against UFC veteran and TUF season 1 alum Josh Koscheck(11W-3L)...read more

Nov 20, 2008
Big Brother is the UFC by Stan Leung

The UFC and Dana White have always had a tight control on their fighters which is starting to have drastic effects on the company...read more

Oct 21, 2008
Kimbo Slice to be on The Ultimate Fighter? by Jake Thompson

Now that EliteXC has folded up operations due to lack of income there are a stable of fighters that now need new homes with the most noteworthy attraction none other than Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson...read more

Oct 6, 2008
Victim of the Cage by Dean Tardio

Never was there a night of fights that displayed the true nature of the cage then EliteXC’s card for October 4th live on primetime...read more

Sept 13, 2008
Dream.6 Mixed Martial Arts Grand Prix Final Betting Preview by Stan Leung

This will be Ronaldo de Souza (8-1) greatest test as a mixed martial arts fighter and he will be facing a very hard and experienced striker in Zelg Galesic (9-3)...read more

Sept 12, 2008
Strikeforce At The Playboy Mansion II Betting Preview by Stan Leung

In my recent analysis of the ground game (for, of all things, a commentary on our national Judo program!), I had to review a lot of footage of MMA, Judo, Wrestling, and BJJ. I was timing transition speed and frequency, and I noticed an odd trend that I thought I would share with you all...read more

Aug 29, 2008
The North South Option by Bill Ricardi

In my recent analysis of the ground game (for, of all things, a commentary on our national Judo program!), I had to review a lot of footage of MMA, Judo, Wrestling, and BJJ. I was timing transition speed and frequency, and I noticed an odd trend that I thought I would share with you all...read more

July 14, 2008
DREAM.5 Mixed Martial Arts: Lightweight Grand Prix Final Betting Preview by Stan Leung

With a failed attempt to make the 2008 Beijing Olympics, top ten pound for pound fighter Norifumi "KID" Yamamoto has now been able to focus full time on mixed martial arts. He will be taking on Joseph Benavidez who at 7 and 0 will try to give Kid Yamamoto a run...read more

July 13, 2008
Affliction Mixed Martial Arts Betting: Preliminary Event Handicapping Preview by Stan Leung

Thought most online sports betting sites don’t have the Affliction betting odds and lines for the under card fights fighting-mma.com has done the preliminary mixed martial arts handicapping for each of the fights for who is going to win each and every fight...read more

June 25, 2008
Online MMA wagering: Where, how and why. Part 2 by Dean Tardio

With the rise of popularity in both fight sport and wagering many people may find themselves confused, intimidated or unfamiliar with just the basics of how to get into the fight...read more

June 22, 2008
Affliction Mixed Martial Arts Betting: Main Event Handicapping Preview by Stan Leung

In a star studded mixed martial arts line up that can only be rivaled by Dream or the UFC, Affliction’s first MMA shows is one of the best to come along in a long while...read more

June 18, 2008
UFC Handicapping Picks: TUF 7 Finale by Dean Tardio

Saturday’s main event for TUF-7 between a declining decorated veteran and a once up and comer has many compelling components beyond just the fight itself...read more

June 14, 2008
Dream.4 - Middleweight Grand Prix Second Round Review by Stan Leung

Dream.4 started off with a continuation of the lightweight grand prix final match as Shinya Aoki came into the fight a huge online betting favorite against Katsuhiko Nagata at -800...read more

June 8, 2008
Get Into the Fight Sport wagering: the desirous corner man of MMA Part 1 by Dean Tardio

Since the ancient coliseum times of warriors and gladiators, to the cock-fighting rings of the 1820’s, to the bulls and matadors of the grand arenas, to 1892 with the introduction of boxing gloves the squared circle definitively became the 1st civil fight-wager sport...read more

June 6, 2008
DREAM.4 Mixed Martial Arts: Second Round Middleweight Grand Prix Betting Preview by Stan Leung

As the second round of the Dream Middleweight Grand Prix is set to take place at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohoma Japan there are a number of updates to the MMA matchups...read more

May 27, 2008
Back of the Head by Bill Ricardi

The Zuffa-owned shows, and most American MMA organizations, do not allow strikes to the back of the head. I'll discuss the origins of this rule later, but first I want to discuss the huge impact that 'back of the head' rules have on the likes of the UFC...read more

May 24, 2008
BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk Matchup Report by Dean Tardio

In only a few hours time UFC and MMA fans will be granted both a grudge and title fight between 2 champions who have dominated the 155 LBS division...read more

May 8, 2008
DREAM.3 Mixed Martial Arts: Lightweight Grand Prix Betting Second Round Preview by Stanley Leung

The second round of the Dream Lightweight Grand Prix is set to take place at the Saitama Super Arena there are a number of updates to the MMA matchups. After his first round injury in his match with JZ Gesias Calvancanti, the fight between Shinya Aoki and Katsuhiko Nagata will take place at DREAM.4 instead of DREAM.3...read more

April 22 , 2008
DREAMS Mixed Martial Arts: Middleweight Grand Prix Betting Preview by Stanley Leung

Dreams is kicking off their second show in mixed martial arts with their middleweight Grand Prix 16 fighter tournament  that will be held at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama Japan. The first ever event was the 16 man lightweight tournament that was a great success with 19,120 people packed into the Saitama Super Arena...read more

April 21 , 2008
5 Most Exciting UFC Fighters and How to Bet on the UFC by Stanley Leung

As a former Pride devotee I loved Pride. There was nothing better than Pride fighting and that to me is what made mixed martial arts thrive. But unlike Pride hardcore fans I can accept it is gone and move forward. I do love the UFC and they have just as many exciting fighters and fights to watch and perhaps lay a couple of bucks on...read more

March 11, 2008
DREAMS Mixed Martial Arts: Lightweight Grand Prix Betting Preview by Stanley Leung

DREAMS mixed martial arts is finally a reality and the first round of Lightweight Grand Prix kicks off the organizations inaugural event. For a mixed martial art fan this is a great card with some the best lightweight fighters in the world...read more

March 7, 2008
Part 2 - UFC Fight Night 13 Betting Preview by Stanley Leung

UFC Fight Night 13 betting review of the under card fights that wil lnot be shown on Spike TV on April 2, 2008. Read all the UFC betting matchups for all the under card fights with UFC betting lines and predictions ...read more

March 2, 2008
UFC Fight Night 13 Betting Preview by Stanley Leung

UFC Fight Night 13 has a better mixed martial arts card than most of the recent UFC pay per views event cards.  The 13th version will take place on April 2, 2008 at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado...read more

March 2, 2008
UFC Fight Night 13 Betting Preview by Stanley Leung

UFC Fight Night 13 has a better mixed martial arts card than most of the recent UFC pay per views event cards.  The 13th version will take place on April 2, 2008 at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado...read more

February 23, 2008
Tito--Trump's New Bitch--Or Jenna's Protege? by Benny Sticks

Tito Ortiz has expanded his tv presence by joining the newest cast of Donald Trump's wannabe apprentices. We all know he can fight, but can he master the fine art of brown nosing the Donald?...read more

February 16, 2008
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion Betting Preview by Stan Leung

Henderson has never lost a fight at 185. He has always fought fighters that are big and more powerful than he is. Dan Henderson can match power strike for power strike and if this fight goes to the ground he has enough wrestling skills and overall power to not be submitted...read more

February 11, 2008
Status Quo by Bill Ricardi

The UFC has finally absorbed PRIDE and a goodly portion of the rest of the world of MMA. The results really aren't shocking to long time students of the game, but allow me to sum up the conventional thinking, the bumps in the road, and how we've reached a strange status quo in the world of mixed martial arts...read more

February 2, 2008
UFC 81: “Breaking Point ” - Review by Stan Leung

The UFC has finally absorbed PRIDE and a goodly portion of the rest of the world of MMA. The results really aren't shocking to long time students of the game, but allow me to sum up the conventional thinking, the bumps in the road, and how we've reached a strange status quo in the world of mixed martial arts...read more

January 30, 2008
UFC 81 Breaking Point Betting Predictions by Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson breaks down all the UFC 81 Breaking Point fights with his betting preview. Get the best betting information on the upcoming UFC mixed martial event with his MMA handicapping preview...read more

January 21, 2008
BJ Penn - “Here's looking at me kid” by Benny Sticks

What is it that makes BJ Penn look up at the big screen monitors the entire time he is in the fighting arena? I think it is natural to look up and check yourself out on the worlds largest fighting stage, but come on man...read more

January 9, 2008
UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” - Predictions by Jake Thompson

The buzz in our house is all about UFC 79 and more specifically, Chuck Liddell (and Georges St-Pierre—we are Canadian, after all) and his win over Wanderlei Silva. My favourite fighter has shown his true colours, those of a strong and (some might argue) versatile fighter. Not only did Chuck surprise fans by instigating take-downs in his fight with Silva, a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but he even threw elbows into the mix, something he doesn’t generally do...read more

January 3, 2008
The Iceman Overcometh by Teresa Louise Johnson

The buzz in our house is all about UFC 79 and more specifically, Chuck Liddell (and Georges St-Pierre—we are Canadian, after all) and his win over Wanderlei Silva. My favourite fighter has shown his true colours, those of a strong and (some might argue) versatile fighter. Not only did Chuck surprise fans by instigating take-downs in his fight with Silva, a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but he even threw elbows into the mix, something he doesn’t generally do...read more

January 2, 2008
Ricco Rodriguez sells his UFC 39 belt on eBay by Stan Leung

Ricco “Suave” Rodriguez the former UFC heavyweight champion has now put up his heavyweight championship belt he got at UFC 39 up for bid on eBay. Ricco has had a lot of ups and downs in his 10-year MMA career. He's accomplished a lot in a short time and at 28 years-old (with a 22-6 MMA record), still has several more years as fighter...read more

December 13, 2007
UFC 79: Nemesis Betting Preview by Scott Burgess

Third time’s a charm! Hughes and St. Pierre will meet up AGAIN, in the Octagon, for another bloody battle. They first squared off in UFC 50 with Hughes walking away the victor. St.Pierre tapped out from an armbar in the 1st round. They met up years later in UFC 65 and this time St.Pierre won by TKO in the 2nd round. He caught him with a kick to the head followed by a truck load of punches...read more

November 15, 2007
UFC 78 Validation Betting Preview by Scott Burgess

It's going to be a battle between former Ultimate Fighter winners. Michael Bisping’s last fight, in UFC 75, against Matt Hamill was anything but impressive and his home town fans let him know it. He was man handled by Hamills wrestling and punching skills. He should have lost, but instead he was declared the winner by unanimous decision. Rashad Evans last fight, in UFC 73, which he fought Tito Ortiz was declared a draw by the judges...read more

October 29, 2007
K-1 - Olympia Hero's 2007 in Korea by Sudo K.

Here's a recap of some of the important fights tonight. Tonight was a very emotional day for Koreans what with Dong's win and Akiyama making mike appeal and shouting "Tonight, Korea is the greatest country."...read more

October 21, 2007
UFC 77 Recap by Scott Burgess

Anderson Silva defended his Middleweight Title over Rich Franklin over the weekend, and it only took two rounds to do it. Franklin started off the first round well by defending and getting the odd jab in on Silva. They spend considerable time along the fence until the ref separated them. Then Silva started to shine with spinning punches, kicks and his trademark knees to the body and head...read more

October 17, 2007
UFC 77 Predictions: UFC Betting Preview by Scott Burgess

Rich Franklin looks for redemption when he meets up, again, with Anderson Silva. Silva beat Franklin, for Middleweight Championship, in UFC 64 by TKO in the first round. Silva had his knees in Franklins face for the majority of the fight. In fact it was so bad, by the time the fight was over Franklin's nose was located on the side of his face...read more

October 5, 2007
The UFC Welterweight Pecking Order by Bill Ricardi

First, let's consider the Welterweight pecking order: #5) Karo Parisyan: Karo is one of the most technical fighters at 170 pounds. His toolbox is deep, and his work ethic is strong. His recent wins against Fickett and Burkman puts 'The Heat' somewhere at the top of the food chain. Number five, in this case...read more

October 2, 2007
Pride Fighters Struggle in UFC by Scott Burgess

When UFC President Dana White announced he bought out PrideFC and he was going to integrate fighters to the UFC, everybody thought it would be total domination by Prides elite fighters. That couldn't be more far from the truth...read more

September 25, 2007
What's Up with Chuck? by Teresa Louise Johnson

Everybody knows that Jardine was not the favourite for his fight with Liddell, but they're both unexpected top contenders to begin with. With fighting stances unlike any others', especially in Liddell's case, they really do come at opponents packing surprising winning force. However, Chuck fans are asking if this is the end of the "Iceman", now that he's lost this fight and with the memory of his Jackson fight still a sore wound...read more

September 16, 2007
UFC Light Heavyweight Division: Who's Hot Who's Not by Scott Burgess

In the UFC light heavyweight division, there are a number of mixed martial arts fighters that are on the rise and a number of fighters that have cooled off a bit. Also there are a number of fighters that you should watch out for. With the recent purchase of Pride the UFC has signed a number of recent fighters to strengthen the light heavyweight division. Scott Burgess highlights this division with Who is hot and Who is not...read more

September 13, 2007
UFC Salary Controversy by Scott Burgess

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is one of the biggest growing sports right now next to Nascar. In 2006 the UFC made $223M in pay-per-view events and advertising. That beat out HBO Boxing $177M and WWE $200M..read more

September 8 , 2007
UFC 75 review and recap by Scott Burgess

What's happened to Cro Cop. He showed no energy, no excitement and looked sluggish in the octagon. The once favorite to crush any opponent doesn't seem to have what it takes anymore...read more

August 31, 2007
Babalu Released from UFC by Scott Burgess

Renato "Babalu" Sobral has gone from fan favorite to “Babaloser” after the sad events that happened during the end of his fight with David Heath...read more

August 25, 2007
UFC 74: Respect Recap by Scott Burgess

Randy Couture has done it again. The 44 year old beat Gabriel Gonzaga in the 3rd round by TKO. Couture slammed Gonzaga face first down to the mat in the 2nd round, breaking Gonzaga’s nose like an overly ripened grape...read more

July 23, 2007
2 Steps Forward, 3 Steps Back...? by Charles "The Advocate" Quesnelle

I was going to sit down today and write about the plight of Pride FC and its dwindling memory but instead I find myself compelled to weigh in on the omnipresent topic of the hour, "The Drug Scandal." Yes scandal is a sensationalizing word but that is how it's been, and will continue to be reported, so suck it up...read more

July 18, 2007
UFC vs Boxing by Scooter

The rise of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting has all but knocked out boxing. With MMA groups like Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Pride and BodogFight the level of skill and excitement has risen way above anything boxing can produce. Here are my thoughts on why MMA is taking over the fighting entertainment industry...read more

July 12, 2007
UFC: It's Time to Pay by Greg Miller

As popularity continues to grow with the UFC, so do the pay-per-view and gate totals. However, are the fighter’s salaries rising at a slower rate? In 2006, the UFC reportedly made, in the neighborhood of, 223 million dollars from pay-per-view events. Those numbers are an incredible accomplishment for a sport thought to be a league of goons...read more

July 7, 2007
UFC 73: A Night Of Upsets; Almost by Greg Miller

Near upsets were almost pulled off, in two of the four major fights at UFC 73s Stacked, on Saturday night. In the first televised fight of the evening, Heath Herring took on, former Pride Heavyweight champion, Antonio Nogueira. This was the third time these two fighters had met, with Nogueira taking the first to matches...read more

July 4, 2007
Ignorance Is Bliss by Greg Miller

A hard right connects with the left side of the jaw. In slow motion the jaw appears to temporarily leave the socket and then relocate itself. Who would want that?...read more

June 23, 2007
All Penn-ed Up by Greg Miller

BJ Penn stepped into the octagon on Saturday night looking to avenge his loss to Jens Pulver, over five years earlier. From the opening bell, Penn looked great. He surprised Pulver early on, with a right that sent Jens backwards for a second. Penn continued to dominate throughout the first round until the two combatants stood toe-to-toe, exchanging blows before the end of round one...read more

June 18 , 2007
Open Letter to Dana White: Give your Head a Shake by Stan Leung

Has the UFC hit its peak and started going down. Does Dana White really think we are going to shell out 39.99 for pay per view to watch no name fighters fight at UFC 72 Victory? Is Dana White the next Don King who will take over the next huckster role in combat sports? I think not because I do feel White means the best for mixed martial arts but when you put on a series of crappy show like the one in Ireland and the previous UFC events it does raise some eyebrows...read more

May 29, 2007
Gracie vs. Sakuraba 2: A Mixed Martial Arts Fan Dream Come True by Stan Leung

There have been 3 three major shifts to bring what mixed martial arts is today. First was the Gracie family inventing the UFC, to showcase which martial arts discipline is the best, second was the legitimatization of the UFC, where rules and regulations were put into place under the Las Vegas Fighting commission...read more

May, 2007
Interview with Mike Boom Boom Bickers from Team Penn by Stan Leung

Stan Leung interviews Rumble on Rock star and Team Penn member Mike Boom Boom Bickers...read more

April 13, 2007
Darth Fador by Bryan Weimer

Is there a scarier man in the Mixed Martial Arts MMA sport than Fedor Emelianenko?I just don’t think so. There’s other guys that hop around yelling expletives, staring into the eyes of their opponents, other guys are called “crazy”, and some have been known to purposefully try and injure others...read more

April 6, 2007
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Fedor Emelianenko the Best Fighter in the World? UFC 69: Interview

UFC 68 recap by Steve Sievert Houston Chronicle

With Aerosmith's Back in the Saddle Again blaring from the Nationwide Arena speakers, Randy Couture walked out of retirement and into the octagon Saturday night for UFC 68 in Columbus, Ohio...read more

Blow by Blow review of Pride 33 by Stan Leung
Pride 33 Second Coming at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada was one of the most exciting Pride events in history. Fighting-mma.com has a blow by low, round by round recap of every fight...read more

February 20, 2007
Preview of Pride 33 by Stan Leung

If you like Mixed Martial Arts then you are in a treat this weekend. Pride Fighting Championship is coming to America for the second time with a spectacular fight card. The main event has a much anticipated rematch between one of the best pounds for pound fighters in the world in Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva facing off with Dan “Hollywood” Henderson...read more

UFC 68 "The Uprising" Betting Odds by Carrie Stroup from Gambling911.com

This is Carrie Stroup reporting. With UFC 68 "The Uprising" we find that Tim Sylvia is the -270 favorite and Randy Couture is listed with +210 odds. Couture would pay out $210 on a $100 bet should he happen to win...read more

Former Pride Fighters Take Center Stage at UFC 67 by Stan Leung

Ryoto countering a lazy Hoger kick with a straight punch to the chin and dropped Hoger three times in the round. Near the end of the first round, Ryoto Machida scored a body lock takedown and his ground superiority was evident as he gained ground control...read more

Dana White is the Man by Stan Leung
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is finally getting the exposure it deserves, and now the fighters needed to propel themselves into the best fighting organization in the world. Dana White has done a remarkable job marketing and creating a brand for the mixed martial arts world...read more

Bodog Fight Recap by Stan Leung
Bodog.com Entertainment Group Founder Calvin Ayre, brought the BodogFight: Season 1 Finale to the Agrodome in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, December 2, 2006. For the past 9 months Bodog searched all across the USA to find and assemble a fight team to match the legendary Russian Red Devil team headed by the best fighter in the world Fedor Emilianenko...read more

Georges St. Pierre is the UFC New Welterweight Champion: by Stan Leung
Who could have thought that Georges St. Pierre (13-1) would dominate Matt Hughes (44-5) the way he did on Saturday at UFC 65: Bad Intentions. The night was quite an uneventful event leading up to the main event as Tim Sylvia retained his heavy weight title over Jeff Monson in what was a snoozer...read more

UFC 65: Hughes vs. St Pierre Preview by Stan Leung
This weekend, UFC 65: Bad Intentions will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. The marquee match up will be Matt Hughes (41-4) defending his UFC Welterweight Championship title against Georges "Rush" St. Pierre (12-1)...read more

MMA is A Ok by Stan Leung
Sports betting propelled with the golden age of boxing with the likes of Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali. Professional boxing was the first true sports betting arena for bettors and gamblers to place money on,...read more

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