Chael Sonnen on Anderson Silva: “Last Time I Defeated the Myth, This Time I’m Gonna Defeat the Man”
On this week's edition of ESPN2's MMA Live, middleweight top contender Chael Sonnen confirmed Octagon brass' prior announcement that he'd be granted an instant mulligan against reigning king Anderson Silva. Although, the chatty challenger had no choice but to utilize his own verbiage to spice up the message.
Wanderlei Silva Pushing for UFC Event in Brazil, Formulating “Dream Team”
The UFC's mission for achieving global dominance is far from a secret. However, the world's premier mixed martial arts promotion has yet to host an Octagon event in Brazil, a country that produces MMA champions hand over fist.
Joe Warren Rallies to Knockout Joe Soto and Captures Bellator Featherweight Title (Video)
Bellator Fighting Championships crowned a new featherweight champion in front of a boisterous crowd at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio on Thursday night. Fans were treated to a full card of electrifying fights, which included one of the best comebacks in the history of the sport.
Bellator 27 Results
Bellator 27 took place Thursday evening inside the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. Joe Warren defeated former champion Joe Soto to capture the featherweight title in the card's featured attraction.
Thiago Alves vs. John Howard Slated for UFC 124 in Montreal
Despite the back and forth banter between former welterweight top contender Thiago Alves and Mike Pierce, it appears the Brazilian's next Octagon outing will come against John Howard at UFC 124 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
KJ Noons: “Nick Diaz is a Trash-Talking, Pot-Smoking Chump”
Former EliteXC lightweight champ KJ Noons may not have been in the mood to grant Nick Diaz a rematch immediately after upsetting his bitter rival back in November 2007, but it appears the boxer/MMA fighter is good to go now.
UFC Middleweight Alan Belcher Undergoes Another Eye Surgery
Middleweight Alan Belcher underwent emergency surgery for a detached retina in his right eye last month, which forced him out of his main event scrap against Demian Maia at “UFC Fight Night 22” on September 15th. It appears the middleweight's condition abruptly took a turn for the worse, as he went under the knife once again on Wednesday to correct the same problem.
Karo Parisyan RETURNS to Octagon to Fight Dennis Hallman at UFC 123
If Ariel Helwani's report holds true, UFC president Dana White is the most forgiving person this side of Mother Theresa.
Urijah Faber vs. Takeya Mizugaki Rescheduled for WEC 52 on November 11th
Word on the street is, former WEC featherweight champ turned 135-pounder Urijah Faber will return to action against Japanese star Takeya Mizugaki at WEC 52 on November 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Edgar, Couture, Penn, Toney Avoid UFC 118 Suspensions
On Thursday, the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission suspended 10 "UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2" contestants for various injuries sustained in their respective scraps this past Saturday inside the TD Garden in Boston.
“UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2″ Salaries Released
The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission has just released the official paydays for all of the contestants that participated in "UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2" on August 28th in Boston.
“UFC Fight Night 22″ Betting Lines
On paper, "UFC Fight Night 22" certainly isn't the most thrilling fight card the organization has to offer. Thankfully, Spike TV will be airing the card for free on September 15th. Your taste buds still aren't tantalized? Well, the Gambling Gods would like to suggest the perfect way to get your blood pumping.
Frankie Edgar Willing to Wait for Doubters to Come Around, He’s Here to Stay
Although lightweight champ Frankie Edgar captured the title nearly five months ago, and solidified his status as the planet's top dog by thrashing former king BJ Penn last weekend at UFC 118, some are still reluctant to accept the fact there's a new sheriff in town.
Takanori Gomi “Aiming” for Frankie Edgar’s UFC Lightweight Title
After watching UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar trounce former king BJ Penn for the second consecutive time, it didn't take long for "The Answer" to be confronted with a multitude of anxious adversaries. Chiming in from the Far East is former Pride ruler Takanori Gomi, who is curious to find out just how strong little Frankie actually is.
“UFC 123: Machida vs. Jackson” a “Done Deal” for Detroit on November 20th
Make sure to highlight November 20th on your UFC calendars, as the chair of the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission, Dr. James Weber, has confirmed MMA will be invading The Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit this Holiday Season.
Vitor Belfort Confirms UFC 122 Fight with Yushin Okami
While Octagon brass are busy arranging an immediate Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen rematch, Vitor Belfort has confirmed he will be meeting fellow middleweight top contender Yushin Okami at UFC 122 in Germany.
BJ Penn Set to Go “Full Blast”
For those who believed former UFC lightweight king BJ Penn would sail off into the Hawaiian sunset after suffering back-to-back unanimous decision losses to reigning champ Frankie Edgar, "The Prodigy" is already back in the lab preparing for his next shot at redemption.
“UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2″ Gambling Odds
As expected, Josh Koshcheck will be entering his showdown with welterweight king Georges St-Pierre as a significant underdog. Although, after it was confirmed earlier this week that he would face the planet's baddest 170-pounder in GSP's backyard of Montreal, the Gambling Gods had no choice but to adjust the line ever so slightly.
WWE Star John Cena: “The UFC Can Be Pretty Over the Top”
While over 15,500 screaming fans packed TD Garden in Massachusetts for UFC 118 this past Saturday, one Bostonian that isn't showing much love for Octagon entertainment is WWE superstar John Cena.
