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In June, the UFC cut middleweight Nate Marquardt after he could not get medical clearance to fight at UFC on Versus 4 just hours before he was scheduled to weigh in. Now, he is back in the Zuffa fold, as … Continue reading →

Two former WEC champions will appear on Saturday's UFC 144 card. Benson Henderson, the man who held the lightweight for more than a year, will fight Frankie Edgar for the UFC lightweight strap. Anthony Pettis, the man who took Henderson's … Continue reading →

Amanda Lucas, the daughter of "Star Wars" creator George Lucas, won again in Japan this weekend. She beat up on Yumiko Hotta for two and a half rounds before submitting her with a keylock. With that win, she claimed the … Continue reading →

It's goofy, but this has to be one of most unique promos we've ever seen for a UFC event. Between the South Park singers and the bulging eyeballs, it's pure dynamite. UFC 144 card: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson Quinton … Continue reading →

Anthony Pettis electrified the MMA world with his "Showtime Kick" and victory over Benson Henderson, but still he's forced to take a backseat.

Anthony Pettis electrified the MMA world with his "Showtime Kick" and victory over Benson Henderson, but still he's forced to take a backseat.

In the United States, we're used to seeing UFC pay-per-view ads that heavily feature the fighters on the card. Even when they break from the fight-highlight-norm-with-voiceover-and-music, like with the UFC 129 commercial featuring Georges St. Pierre and Jake Shields, the … Continue reading →

Though MMA's spring schedule is not as dizzying as its winter pace, there are plenty of fight cards that need filling. To that end: -- Jason "Mayhem" Miller will take on C.B. Dollaway at UFC 146 on Memorial Day weekend … Continue reading →

With emotions running high, this year's fight between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and ex-champ Rashad Evans should be one for the ages.

With the massive growth of MMA, the stakes have gone through the roof for fighters in the UFC. Between improved salaries, discretionary bonuses, appearance fees and marketing deals, the difference between a champion and a contender can be staggering. "These … Continue reading →

Before winning the UFC light heavyweight championship, Jon Jones dreamed of working in law enforcement. He got a taste of what his alternate timeline would look like when he went through a sampling of police academy training in Broome County, … Continue reading →

Dan Henderson appears to be a man with a world of options. Comfortable at both light heavyweight and middleweight, his winning streak and credentials in both Strikeforce and the UFC qualify him for a title shot. After his epic bout … Continue reading →

Check out these pictures by Tracy Lee from the UFC's first event on Fuel. You'll see Diego Sanchez and his silver cross, T.J. Dillashaw's beatdown of Walel Watson and Ivan Menjivar's submission win.

Dana White always says what's on his mind. He's not afraid to call someone out even if it's himself. Seconds after Jake Ellenberger crawled across the finish line to win his three-round fight against Diego Sanchez, fans began asking "what … Continue reading →

Diego Sanchez fought his rear end off last night in losing to Jake Ellenberger. The lead in to the fight was very revealing as Sanchez admitted he hadn't taken all elements of his career seriously enough. He seemed apologetic. Just … Continue reading →

When Diego Sanchez fights, you can count on two things: he won't quit and he'll bring a touch of wackiness to the fight. This is the man who brought us the "Yes! Cartwheel" and who used the UFC video game … Continue reading →

Since starting with Yahoo! Sports in September of 2008, I haven't missed a single UFC or Strikeforce event. There were a few I couldn't watch live, but I have DVRed or bought a replay of every pay-per-view, fight night, network … Continue reading →

UFC on FUEL 1 - Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez

TJ Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson at UFC on FUEL TV 1 is only the second decision in UFC history scored 30-25, 30-25, 30-26. (Stats here). The other was Jimy Hettes' win over Nam Phan at UFC 141 (See the stats).

Just when Jake Ellenberger could see himself signing a contract to fight for the UFC interim welterweight title, along came a relentless Diego Sanchez in the final minutes of what was previously a one-sided fight. Ellenberger survived an absolute onslaught … Continue reading →