July 2010
Danny Castillo vs. newcomer Dustin Poirier a late... →
A lightweight bout pitting Danny Castillo against promotional newcomer Dustin Poirier is a late addition to the upcoming WEC 50 card.
WEC officials today formally announced the bout.
WEC 50…
Best of the Best in Omaha →
GMA member Dana Taylor, of Omaha BJJ, in Nebraska, is inviting Jiu-Jitsu lovers for a new installment of the Best of The Best competition.
The event is scheduled next August 28th and…
Strikeforce Challengers 9 ratings peak with... →
Ratings for this past weekend’s Showtime-televised Strikeforce Challengers 9 event proved solid as the show averaged an audience of 197,000 viewers, an industry source today confirmed with…
Machida confirms fight with Rampage →
Well it came straight from the horse’s mouth so to speak. Former UFC light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida confirmed earlier today that the rumors are true, he will be fighting Rampage…
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 117's Roy Nelson, Jake... →
With only Junior Dos Santos standing in his way of a title shot, Roy Nelson today joins MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss the UFC 117 fight. So, too, does Strikeforce heavyweight Daniel Cormier, who…
UFC 117 Silva vs Sonnen Full Trailer (Video) →
Joe Rogan and Dana White explain as always why you do not want to miss UFC 117. Anderson Silva asks “who is Chael Sonnen?” Sonnen explains that he is the man to…
Bellator 25 gets Cole Konrad vs. Rogent Lloret... →
An opening-round heavyweight tournament bout between two-time NCAA Division I national wrestling champion Cole Konrad and submission specialist Rogent Lloret is set for Bellator 25.
Bellator…
Mayhem Miller looking for fight with Nick Diaz and... →
Jason “Mayhem” Miller is looking to fight the man he feels is responsible for the infamous “Nashville Brawl” in which Mayhem was jumped by the Cesar Gracie camp on live…
Xande won’t need surgery →
Xande sparring with Demian Maia. Photo: Luca Atalla
Two-time absolute black belt world champion and GMA member Alexandre Ribeiro sent us some good news over Facebook.
After a scare…
Randy Couture to throw out ceremonial first pitch... →
Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) legend Randy “The Natural” Couture will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Oakland A’s vs. Texas Rangers 1:10 p.m. game on Saturday, Aug….
Bart Palaszewski vs. Zack Micklewright promoted to... →
A bout pitting undefeated Zach Micklewright against fellow lightweight Bart Palaszewski has been promoted to the televised main card of next month’s WEC 50 event.
MMAjunkie.com first reported…
SBNation.com Exclusive Interview With Brendan... →
Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC - Zuffa LLC via Getty Images 23 days ago: LAS VEGAS - JULY 03: (R-L) Brendan Schaub connects with a right to the face of Chris Tuchscherer that knocks out…
UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs Matyushenko Live Results →
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko will take place August 1, 2010 at the EnergySolution Arena in Salt Lake City, UT.
In the main event Jon “Bones” Jones (10-1) tries to continue is…
Dan Hardy will not accept defeat unless you beat... →
Shark Fights 13: Paul 'Semtex' Daley confirmed for... →
Amarillo, TX. - July 26, 2010- It was formally announced today that UFC veteran, Paul “Semtex” Daley, has signed a one-fight deal with Shark Fight Promotions, a fast-rising fight promotion…
Paul Daley added to Shark Fights 13, according to... →
Paul Daley added to Shark Fights 13, according to MMA Weekly. - Keith Jardine vs. Trevor Prangley
- Sokoudjou vs. Houston Alexander
- Joey Villasenor vs. Drew McFedries
- Paul Daley vs….
"Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down" - Forrest... →
Dates and locations after the jump. While there has been no opponent named, Forrest Griffin plans to return around November or December. HT: forrestgriffin.net Tuesday, August 03,…
Tito Ortiz not happy about fighting Matt Hamill... →
In this video blog of Tito Ortiz, the fighter talks about his upcoming fight with Matt Hamill. He states that he’s not to happy about the fight but ” that’s business.”
“It sucks, but this is…
BloodyElbow.com's UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs.... →
The BE Betting game is back for the forth event with UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko on August 1st. This is your chance to prove if you are a parlay predicting machine. Good times…
UFC 117 odds and betting lines for 'Silva vs... →
Preliminary odds and betting lines continue to shift for the upcoming UFC 117: “Silva vs. Sonnen” pay-per-view event from the Oracle Arena on Aug. 7 in Oakland, Calif., featuring a…
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen Media Conference Call... →
View full size photo » Be sure and join us at 2pm EST for coverage of the UFC 117 Media Conference Call. No we didn’t get credentialed, but we will be following Luke Thomas’…
Bellator 25: Cole Konrad vs Rogent Lloret booked... →
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 27, 2010) - Two-time NCAA wrestling champion Cole Konrad and highly-touted European submission ace Rogent Lloret will face of in an opening-round contest in Bellator’s…
Will Dana White Really Cut Anderson Silva If He... →
This is not the kind of thing Dana White wants to see from Anderson Silva. Photo via UFC.com View full size photo » Kevin Iole documents the atrocities that have…
Robinho among the beloved Corps →
GMA member Robson Moura, of RMBJJ, teaught a very special class recently.
Robinho showed some of the legendary efficiency of BJJ for law enforcement and the military to a group of United States…
Jason "Mayhem" Miller responds to Nick Diaz's... →
Jason “Mayhem” Miller responds to Nick Diaz’s video: “So now Nick Diaz is suddenly a 170 pounder only when he has to fight someone who can whip his ass? Not so gangster, is he?” This Fan…
Lyoto Machida confirms meeting with Quinton... →
As expected former UFC light-heavyweight champions Lyoto Machida and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson have agreed to meet for an upcoming fight.
MMAjunkie.com first reported the matchup and November…
UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 Trailer →
Saturday, August 28th:
Main card: B.J. Penn (15-6-1) -350 vs. Frankie Edgar (12-1) +260 Randy Couture (18-10) -700 vs. James Toney (0-0) +485 Nate Marquardt (29-9-2) -260…
Ask the Fight Doc: Should slams be banned in MMA... →
After Gerald Harris used a jarring body slam to knock out Dave Branch at UFC 116, Strikeforce women’s welterweight champion Sarak Kaufman did the same to Roxanne Modafferi at this past weekend’s…
Vitor Belfort training in California →
The routine of Brazil’s Vitor Belfort remains unchanged. He’s waiting on the outcome of the Anderson Silva-vs-Chael Sonnen fight and is training. Check out the latest video of one of the beast’s…
Saulo Ribeiro’s reflections after winning title →
Saulo gets the submission in the heavyweight division. Photo: Gustavo Aragão
The presence of Saulo Ribeiro at the International Master and Senior tournament bolstered the team of…
WEC 51 tickets on sale this week →
Tickets for September’s WEC 51 event, which features a headliner between featherweight champion Jose Aldo and Manny Gamburyan, go on sale beginning this week.
On Monday WEC officials formally…
UFC's "Bang" Ludwig recovering from broken leg,... →
Veteran fighter Duane “Bang” Ludwig hit the bag today for the first time since he suffered a grisly broken leg in a first-round loss to fellow lightweight Darren Elkins at UFC on Versus 1. …
GMA champions all around →
There’s no end to GMA members collecting medals around the world.
At the Copa America, in Lakeland, Florida, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu (fightsportssbeach.com) closed out both the Gi and No-Gi…
Kyra Gracie’s lethal move? →
Photo: Publicity
Check out world champion Kyra Gracie’s appearance on Brazilian talk show Altas Horas last Saturday on TV Globo channel.
Check here to watch.
Cobrinha: “To be able to demand bigger purses we... →
GRACIEMAG.com heard Rafael Mendes’s version on the no-time limit match to the finish that a group of investors would like to make for October, against his biggest rival.
Now it’s time for his…
Fertitta Brothers grappling to decide direction of... →
An ongoing legal dispute about the direction of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) business may be settled by a jiu-jitsu match between brothers and co-owners, Lorenzo and Frank…
Carla eyeing Gabrielle and Luzia →
Carla at Rio Open. Photo: Gustavo Aragão
Trained by Gracie Barra Méier’s Maguila, Carla Cavalcante is also a regular at training sessions at GB headquarters in Barra da Tijuca. All the…
Jon Fitch documentary trailer “Such Great Heights”... →
The following summary of this film was provided by the producer: “Such Great Heights,” is an intimate look inside the world of mixed martial arts fighting. The film…
Brian Stann: '90-percent of the fighters are off... →
Props: PennyJoMMA
Quoteworthy:
“I think it’s impossible to focus 100-percent of my time on fighting. I think it would be a mistake if I did. No fighter does, trust me. I don’t care…
Aaron Simpson Looking for Answers Regarding Loss... →
“I was impressed with Leben’s just out right toughness,” Simpson said “I knew that going it to it, that’s the kind of fighter he was, so going back and watching now and knowing what I know,…
UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs Matyushenko Trailer... →
Only days away, Jon Jones (10-1) will once again be tested to see if he truly is the future of the division against long time veteran Vladimir Matyushenko…
Chuck Liddell dropping some knowledge on a group... →
Chuck Liddell dropping some knowledge on a group of MMA hopefuls at his seminar in Cross Hills, West Yorkshire on July 23. Is this the next logical step in “The Iceman’s” career?
WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan in Colorado tickets... →
It was just made official today, Aldo vs Gamburyan at the 1st Bank Arena in Broomfield, CO. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Saturday (July 31) at 10 a.m. MT.
If you are…
Jon Fitch 'Such Great Heights' video documentary... →
PRIDE and DREAM announcer extraordinaire Lenne... →
PRIDE and DREAM announcer extraordinaire Lenne Hardt presents “Lenne Hardt Jazz Band Live” on Wednesday, September 8th, 7:30 p.m. at MANDALA Minami Aoyama.
Sarah Kaufman Gets the Last Laugh →
Sarah Kaufman came in for some criticism after complaining that she shouldn’t be relegated to the Strikeforce Challengers series, but it looks like Kaufman had the last laugh.
Her slam KO of…
UFC 118: Penn vs Edgar 2 Trailer (Video) →
Time to get hyped for the upcoming MMA this month. Following UFC on Versus and UFC 118, fight fans will get a third UFC event on August 28 at the TD Garden in Boston.
BJ…
UFC 118 video trailer for 'Edgar vs Penn 2' on... →
EliteXC/UFC vet Paul Daley joins loaded Shark... →
The Texas-based Shark Fights promotion has added further starpower to its already loaded Sept. 11 card.
The organization announced Monday that former EliteXC and UFC fighter Paul Daley has…
The Jiu-Jitsu of some of the UFC’s beasts →
Pimenta and Dentinho alongside Carwin and Schaub
Generally speaking, when watching UFC fights, we say a given athlete is either a wrestler, boxer, muay thai boxer, karate stylist… OF…