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Kimbo Slice to make UFC debut Dec. 5

Kimbo Slice will make his official Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on Dec. 5 in Las Vegas.

Friend says UFC champ Lesnar is home recuperating

A friend of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar says the ultimate fighter is back at his home in Alexandria, Minnesota, recovering from a bacterial infection.

Franklin-Belfort highlights UFC 103 in Dallas

After six years in the UFC, Rich Franklin embraces the chance to be one of mixed martial arts' cleaner-cut poster boys. He doesn't even mind when those posters are hanging in unfamiliar cities such as Dallas.

Tito Ortiz rejoins UFC; Fedor still on sideline

Tito Ortiz has returned to the UFC. Fedor Emelianenko doesn't appear close to joining him.

Ex-UFC fighter: Reports of death very much untrue

A mixed martial arts fighter who some media outlets reported had died overnight has come forward to prove that he's alive.

St. Pierre's cornerman says fight was fair

Cornerman Phil Nurse says he didn't intend to cheat when he rubbed his hands on Georges St. Pierre's upperbody after putting petroleum jelly on the UFC fighter's face.

Penn asks commission to investigate St. Pierre

BJ Penn has sent a formal request to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, asking them to investigate Georges St. Pierre and the actions of his cornerman during their UFC 94 bout last Saturday night.

Henderson tops Franklin in battle of ex-champs

In the not-too-distant past, Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson ruled parallel weigh classes in fights staged half a world apart. It took the crumbling of a company to get the two MMA stars together in the same cage at the same time, but at least it finally happened.

Evans captures title with TKO over Griffin

It is Christmastime, after all, and that alone makes it a time of miracles.

UFC 92: Griffin vs. Evans round-by-round

Round one: : Kongo is a heavy favorite in this one. Early on, Al-Turk threw a leg kick, Kongo caught it and landed a right that put Al-Turk down. Kongo didn’t follow up though, and let Al-Turk up. Al-Turk expended a lot of energy trying for the takedown, but Kongo defended well as they clinched against the cage. Al-Turk accidentally hit him with a knee to the cup, and timeout was called. On the restart, they clinched, and Kongo returned the favor with a low blow. It's not MMA; it's Roshambo! They restart again; Kongo nailed Al-Turk with a hard right behind the ear, then one on the chin. Al-Turk went down and Kongo followed up with short elbows followed by heavy rights from the top, until referee Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight.

MMA fighter, wife dead; 'possibly' murder-suicide

Mixed martial arts fighter Justin Levens and his wife Sarah were found dead in their Laguna Niguel, Calif., condominium on Wednesday, in what Orange County sheriff's investigators believe to be a murder-suicide.

Is Brock Lesnar the LeBron James of MMA?

LAS VEGAS - On the day that Brock Lesnar’s signing was officially announced by the UFC, the company’s heavyweight division was in disarray.

SportsBiz: How UFC crushed its competition

When Johnny Drama is called into the eight-sided cage by Chuck Liddell during an episode of HBO’s hit series “Entourage,” the mixed martial arts fighter demands that the terrified Drama – who had mouthed off at Liddell in a parking lot – get down on his knees and beg for forgiveness.In a nutshell, that is how Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) – of which Liddell is a top star – has treated all competitors. Last month, mixed martial arts organization EliteXC failed. In the last few years, UFC has purchased a huge rival, Japan’s Pride Fighting Championships, along withWorld Extreme Cagefighting and World Fighting.Today, UFC is the undisputed champ of the mixed martial arts world. According to Forbes, UFC is likely to generate $250 million this year, about 90 percent of all mixed martial arts revenue. The matches often sell out venues, such as the 13,300-capacity MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, at an average ticket price topping $250. Three of its cable show

Ex-UFC champ found dead in SoCal desert

Ultimate Fighting Championship star Evan Tanner has died in the desert east of San Diego, possibly of heat exposure.

Nev. officials file doping complaint against Irvin

Nevada's athletic commission and attorney general have filed a complaint against UFC fighter James Irvin, alleging he tested positive for two unapproved painkillers after his July 19 fight against Anderson Silva.

Leading Rusher Backpedals, Will Turn Pro

Central Florida's Kevin Smith, the nation's leading rusher this season, changed his mind and will turn pro, he confirmed Sunday night. Smith challenged Barry Sanders' NCAA record of 2,628 rushing yards in a season, but finished 61 yards short.

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News - Vera-Couture Decision Another in Long Line of Controversies | MMAFighting.com
Source: mmafighting.com

Did Randy Couture really deserve his victory on Saturday? Or did Brandon Vera get robbed

Down-and-out Fighter's Big Payday in Beats Off Eviction, Hunger
Source: Yahoo! Sports

If anyone needed a huge postfight bonus at UFC 104, it was Pat Barry. The heavyweight out of New Orleans, scored Knockout of the Night and Fight of the Night for his victory over Antoni Hardonk. That was good enough for $120,000.

When citizens act like police - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

David Chen has discovered that criminal justice has become a spectator sport. Members of the public are only allowed to watch from the sidelines.

Tito Ortiz to face Forrest Griffin at UFC 106 in battle of ex-champs
Source: Montreal Gazette

A rematch of former UFC light heavyweight champions is set for UFC 106, as Tito Ortiz will take on Forrest Griffin in the co-main event on Nov. 21 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Does Mixed Martial Arts Take Things Too Far?

You've probably heard that mixed martial arts is a fast-growing sport, with its promise of exciting action inside a cage where two fighters battle it out with knees, elbows, "ground and pound", kicks, punches, submissions, and grappling.

UFC Star Chuck Liddell on Dancing With the Stars 2009
Source: mma.fanhouse.com

Chuck Liddell says he hasn't decided whether he's retiring from the UFC, but the former light heavyweight champion has found a slightly less strenuous outlet for his energy than MMA: He'll appear on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars.

Fedor, the star of EA MMA game, passes over UFC, signs with rival promotion
Source: CrunchGear

I'm sure you've all heard by now, but just in case: Fedor will not be fighting in the UFC any time soon, as he has signed a contract with rival promotion Strikeforce. So if you're were hoping, one day, to see him fight Brock Lesnar, well, it looks like you're out of luck.

UFC Legend Kimo Dies Of Heart Attack At Age 41
Source: tmz.com

Kim "Kimo" Leopoldo was one of UFC's pioneer fighters. Kimo made his deput in UFC 3 in 1994, he fought for 12 years, and retired in 2006.

(Video) MMA Fighter Leaps Out of a Pool Without Any Hands
Source: Yahoo! Sports

This jumping out of a pool thing has become pretty trendy. UFC lightweight champ B.J. Penn is the latest to pull it off on camera. Jarron Gilbert started it on YouTube.

News: UFC President: EA Sports doesn't care about MMA [Xbox 360]
Source: gamepro.com

UFC President Dana White announces his company is at war with EA, making it clear to fighters that sign on with EA Sports's new MMA title: work for the competition, and you're out of a job.

Chastened Lesnar: 'I screwed up'
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

Brock Lesnar was every bit the company man late Saturday when he arrived at the UFC 100 news conference about an hour after his main-event victory over Frank Mir.

Bad boy Lesnar entertains, but UFC isn't laughing
Source: USA Today

LAS VEGAS — Brock Lesnar is well on his way to becoming mixed martial arts' biggest name. As he showed in UFC 100, he's already its biggest jerk. That's certainly good news for the UFC's bottom line, since fans of any sport love to hate a proper villain.

Slice will fight on reality show
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White has been one of the harshest critics of Kimbo Slice, the street fighter-turned-aspiring professional mixed martial artist.

Worthy challengers for UFC's Lyoto Machida?
Source: The Baltimore Sun

At that point, I think you take a step down in light heavyweight contenders. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua is Machida's first scheduled title defense, but Rua hasn't looked like the Rua that fought in PRIDE for some time.

ESPN's 'E:60' focuses on UFC's White
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

SPN has been using clips of an interview with Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White to attract viewers to a new episode of "E:60" that premieres on the network tonight and features a story on the controversial Las Vegan.

End for Chuck Lidell?
Source: UFC

Liddell went on an over three year tear from 2004 to 2007 that not only established him as the game's unquestioned superstar, but as the most terrifying light heavyweight in the game.

Expulsion helps launch Cantwell's career as fighter
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

Many students use high school to explore interests that might eventually lead to a career. Steve Cantwell found his calling when he was kicked out of school.

UFC President Dana White Screams 'Fag' But Didn't Mean to Offend Anyone / Queerty
Source: Queerty

White, in the YouTube video, said the story was "absolutely . . . retarded," and called Hunt "a . . . moron," explaining a UFC fighter "gets so many credentials," and can distribute them to whomever the fighter chooses.

Ex-WEC champion set for UFC debut
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

Carlos Condit does not expect to be nervous when he makes his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut Wednesday night.

Injuries to Mir, Jackson shake up UFC schedule
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

Two injuries to high-profile fighters have forced the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship schedule to be reshuffled.

Arlovski not afraid to face Emelianenko
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

Andrei Arlovski, the former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion, will challenge the man widely considered the world's best mixed martial artist in the main event of Affliction's card Saturday night at Anaheim, Calif.

Pic of Anarchy Symbolism on Olypmia,Washington Capitol Building warrants charge for UFC fighter Jeff Monson and possible 10 years imprisonment
Source: Yahoo! Sports

This warrant was issued after pictures of him painting an anarchist symbol on the building appeared in ESPN the Magazine.

Forrest Griffin defends against Rashad Evans in Ultimate 2008 headliner - The Savage Science
Source: thesavagescience.com

Grady Roy previews the UFC 92 main event between Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans and breaks down both fighters' keys to victory

UFC fighter Brodie Farber looks to bounce back from knockout loss - The Savage Science
Source: thesavagescience.com

Ralph Gonzalez profiles UFC fighter Brodie Farber as he looks to bounce back from a 'highlight reel' KO loss. He'll face Luigi Fioravanti at Wednesday's "Fight For The Troops" event

Is Brock Lesnar the LeBron James of MMA?
Source: NBC Sports

Chiappetta: Everyone takes notice when a stud like LeBron James enters the league out of high school and begins embarrassing the league. Lesnar can bring the same phenomenon to the UFC.

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