Mixed Martial Arts Event's and Shows

Amateur Combat Sports Fight Results for June 11th 2011

February 22nd, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | Amateur Combat Sports Fight Results.

Amateur Combat Sports rocked the town of Jackson, Michigan once again with another impressive display of MMA talent. The card was stacked to the max with some particularly amazing fights, such as Eddie "The Machete" Tamez vs Billy Warner, the long awaited return after a one year hiatus of our ...Continue Reading

House Bill 4295 Has Arrived

September 30th, 2011 08:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

A few weeks ago we promised to keep you updated regarding the proposed Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Legislation in Michigan. On February 17, House Bill 4295 (PDF) was introduced to the House of Representatives. This bill outlines the creation of an Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Commission to regulate all Amateur ...Continue Reading

Nate Marquardt – Eat Smart, Train Hard

February 8th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Training Tips.

Let’s take a look at a few of the staples of Nate’s diet. Breakfast Fruit ShakeA cup frozen mixed berries½ sliced banana¾ c oatmealScoop of whey proteinDash of low fat milk or waterHandful of ice cubesA breakfast shake is convenient complete breakfast when pressed for time in the mornings. Nate’s ...Continue Reading

Official UFC 128 Weigh In Results

August 22nd, 2011 08:57 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

UFC 128, which is headlined by the light heavyweight championship bout between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Jon Jones and the bantamweight battle between Urijah Faber and Eddie Wineland, airs live on Pay-Per-View from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey at 10pm ET / 7pm PT. Fans can also tune in ...Continue Reading

Will Jon Jones Wow the World?

August 20th, 2011 06:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

Round five. It’s time to unleash the beast.In Greg Jackson’s gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that means a call for 6-foot-5, 250 pound Tyler “The Beast” East. UFC light heavyweight contender Jon Jones has just finished four hard rounds of sparring in preparation for his UFC 128 showdown against Mauricio ...Continue Reading

Shogun – No Surrender

September 2nd, 2011 09:58 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

He’s far from ancient at 29 years old, but UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua remembers how it felt to be 23, like his opponent this Saturday, Jon Jones.Back then, in 2005, Rua was the sport’s phenom, the wunderkind who blasted through all comers. In Rua’s case, those opponents ...Continue Reading

Super Hero – Jones Stops Rua, Wins 205-Pound Title

October 11th, 2011 10:41 PM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

NEWARK, March 19 – Champion. At 23 years old, Jon Jones now has that title next to his name after a dominating third round stoppage of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at Prudential Center Saturday night that justified all the pre-fight hype and may one day have fight fans asking “where were ...Continue Reading

UFC 128 Prelims: Brazilian Bombers Cane and Barboza Win Big

August 30th, 2011 07:26 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

NEWARK, March 19 – Light heavyweight knockout artist Luiz “Banha” Cane got back on track after a two fight losing streak, stopping returning Eliot Marshall in the first round of their UFC 128 preliminary bout Saturday night at Prudential Center.Cane vs. Marshall“I wanted this win so bad,” said Brazil’s Cane, ...Continue Reading

UFC 128 Main Card: New Venue, Same Faber – Urijah Beats Wineland

September 2nd, 2011 07:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

NEWARK, March 19 – Two former WEC champions met in the UFC Octagon for the first time in the co-main event of UFC 128 at Prudential Center Saturday night, and it was Urijah Faber beginning a new chapter in his storied career as he bounced back from some rough moments ...Continue Reading

Jon Jones – Father, Contender, Crime Fighter

January 19th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

NEWARK, March 19 - For a world title challenger, fight day is a time for rest, reflection and last-minute attention to game plans. For Jon Jones, just hours before his challenge of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event of UFC 128, it was also time for some crime fighting, ...Continue Reading

UFC 128 Post-Fight Press Conference

September 8th, 2011 10:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

With no submission on the card, Dana White announced two Knockout of the Night bonus recipients: Erik Koch and Brendan Schaub. Kickboxers Anthony Njokuani and Edson Barboza took home Fight of the Night honors. Each of those fighters pocketed an additional $70,000.Press Conference Video Highlights:Jon JonesUrijah Faber and Jim MillerBrendan ...Continue Reading

SE BILL No. 4295 HOUSE BILL No. 4295

October 2nd, 2011 01:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

HOUSE BILL No. 4295 February 17, 2011, Introduced by Reps. Agema, Hooker, Pettalia, Rendon, Bumstead, Huuki, Tyler, Forlini, Glardon, Zorn, Foster, LeBlanc, Meadows, Potvin, Santana and Womack and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. A bill to regulate amateur mixed martial arts; to create certain commissions and provide certain powers and duties for certain ...Continue Reading

UFC Fight Night 24 Musings

October 16th, 2011 10:41 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

LET’S NOT GET CRAZY WITH DAVIS, NOT YETJon Jones’ amazing recent win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua sent shockwaves through the 205-pound division. Not because Jones wasn’t expected to win. It was how he won that made everyone take a step back in awe. Jones’ physical gifts are rare, indeed. There ...Continue Reading

The Top 25 TUF Fighters – Part One

November 30th, 2011 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

Now approaching its 13th season, which begins on Wednesday, March 30th, The Ultimate Fighter has been the launching pad for some of the mixed martial arts world’s brightest stars, as well as three UFC champions. But after 12 complete seasons, who are the 25 fighters who have emerged as the ...Continue Reading

Brock on Jimmy Fallon Tonight…

May 25th, 2011 11:26 PM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight, Monday, March 28, to discuss his career and his stint as a coach on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, which premieres Wednesday. "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" airs on NBC at 12:35 am ...Continue Reading

The Top 25 TUF Fighters – Part Two

January 9th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

The countdown of the best fighters to ever compete on The Ultimate Fighter reality series continues today with fighters 17 through nine. But before we move on, let’s look at the Top 20 from 2009.The 2009 TUF 20 Countdown20 – Kendall Grove19 – Patrick Cote18 – Joe Lauzon17 – Chris ...Continue Reading

The Top 25 TUF Fighters – Part Three

September 10th, 2011 08:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

This is it – 17 fighters have been named already, and now it’s time to reveal the five best fighters to ever compete on The Ultimate Fighter. But before we get to the Elite Eight, just a note on the criteria used to determine the list.First is level of success. ...Continue Reading

Learn from Liddell, Penn and Pettis

February 18th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Training Tips.

(LAS VEGAS, NV --- March 30, 2011) – The chance to train alongside a UFC Hall of Famer, a former two-division champion and one of the most dynamic strikers in history is presented at the UFC® Fan Expo at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto on April 29 and 30. ...Continue Reading

Almeida Retires from MMA

May 28th, 2011 04:26 PM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

After nearly 11 years in mixed martial arts, former middleweight and welterweight contender Ricardo Almeida has decided to retire from the sport as an active competitor at the age of 34. “Back in 2008 I decided to return to MMA,” wrote Almeida in a statement posted on his Facebook page. “Since ...Continue Reading

Football Standout a UFC Fan First

May 23rd, 2011 05:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

With the current NFL lockout in effect, Baltimore Ravens safety Tommy Zbikowski is using the time to continue his pro boxing career, and he’s gotten solid reviews thus far. So considering all the time he’s been spending supplementing his regular training with MMA-centric work, is former Oklahoma Sooners running back ...Continue Reading

TUF 13 Episode One Recap

January 19th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

CAUTION: SPOILERS INCLUDED – The 13th season of The Ultimate Fighter is here and stepping up to lead 14 welterweights in their quest for a UFC contract and a spot in the history books with the likes of previous winners Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping, and Matt Serra are ...Continue Reading

Jardine to Fight Mousasi in Strikeforce

October 27th, 2011 03:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

Former UFC standout Keith Jardine will look to extend his two-fight winning streak next Saturday in San Diego when he steps in to replace the injured Mike Kyle against international star and former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi on April 9th's Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley card at the Valley ...Continue Reading

Tweets of the Week – 4/1

February 8th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Tweets Of The Week.

There’s No Weight Cut for Comedy At #Helium for the @joerogan comedy show. He looks like he's carrying a little extra around the mid-section. Haha -Mike Pierce Better than TigerBlood Went to the doctor today, he told me my heartbeat sounded like lions having sex. -Miguel Angel Torres Spoiling the Bunch BadApple is about ...Continue Reading

Kyle Watson – A Man On A Mission

May 24th, 2011 05:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

After speaking to TUF 12 alum Kyle Watson (16-7-1), one comes away with the impression that the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and UFC fighter is a man on a mission.At 31 years old, he doesn’t have time to bounce around from promotion to promotion. He’s been there and done that. He ...Continue Reading

Yves Jabouin – Ever Evolving, Ever Dangerous

June 5th, 2011 03:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

There is some bad news for the UFC’s featherweight division: Yves Jabouin can wrestle too. After earning 11 of his 15 wins by knockout, Jabouin was supposed to be just another striker. Just another “lightning quick with phenomenal precision and a wide variety of attacks” striker. That alone was worrisome ...Continue Reading

Ryan Jensen – On The Best Journey Of His Life

June 12th, 2011 01:04 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

When you think of the UFC’s middleweight division, names like Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen, Nate Marquardt and Demian Maia probably come to mind first and foremost. But when you dig deeper and explore the likes of Dan Miller, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Mark Munoz and Brian Stann, you discover that the division ...Continue Reading

Roberts not Defined by the Color of His Belt

June 25th, 2011 09:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

“A black belt only covers two inches of your ass. You have to cover the rest.” - Royce GracieA fighter is not defined by the color of his belt. A fighter is defined by his abilities and how he utilizes them to win in a scrap. For UFC welterweight Daniel ...Continue Reading

Joe Daddy vs. Javi Vazquez Set for June

May 27th, 2011 05:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

Fan favorite Joe Stevenson has agreed to take on WEC vet Javier Vazquez at UFC on Versus 4, an event expected to take place in late June. The bout will be Stevenson's first at featherweight and Vazquez' UFC debut. “These two submission experts will go at it,” said Dana White. ...Continue Reading

Wanderlei Gets Leben at UFC 132

June 2nd, 2011 03:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

The 4th of July fireworks will kick off early in Las Vegas when “The Axe Murderer” faces “The Crippler” in a UFC 132 bout almost guaranteed not to last the three round distance.“Two fan favorites will go to war as Chris 'The Crippler' Leben has verbally agreed to face Wanderlei ...Continue Reading

Oh Canada – Celebrating the Best of a Nation

December 20th, 2011 04:12 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Uncategorized.

On April 30, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Canada for the biggest event in its history, UFC 129, which will be held in front of 55,000 fans at Toronto's Rogers Centre. So who were the best fighters from Canada to ever grace the Octagon? Let's find out. Note – the ...Continue Reading

McGee Out, Weidman in at UFC 131

May 25th, 2011 05:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC.

A knee injury has forced Court McGee to withdraw from his UFC 131 bout in Vancouver. "Undefeated Chris Weidman, who was impressive defeating Alessio Sakara in his UFC debut, has verbally agreed to step in against tough Canadian Jesse Bongfeldt,” said Dana White. "Pee Wee" vs. "The Mexicutioner" at UFC ...Continue Reading

Koch vs. Swanson Slated for 132

January 9th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Uncategorized.

Two of the most exciting fighters in the featherweight division have verbally agreed to face each other on July 2nd at UFC 132. "Rising star Erik Koch, who took home Knockout of the Night at the stacked UFC 128 event, will take on Cub Swanson, who earned Fight Of The ...Continue Reading

The Best Canadian Fights

February 8th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Uncategorized.

Bud Light Renews UFC Deal

December 30th, 2011 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Uncategorized.

ST. LOUIS, April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bud Light and Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today a multi-year renewal of Bud Light's official beer sponsorship of the UFC®, keeping the world's best-selling beer in the center of the Octagon®.Bud Light's sponsorship renewal with Zuffa, LLC, owner of the UFC brand, will ...Continue Reading

For Brilz, Nothing Less Than A War Will Do

January 19th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Uncategorized, Whos Doin What.

“You're never going to see a ‘Fight of the Night’ end in 20 seconds.”Nothing is more satisfying than a hard fought decision. The flashy first round knockout or submission is great for video editors needing highlight reel material. But nothing is better than two fighters going toe-to-toe for as much ...Continue Reading

THQ to Launch Personal Trainer for Kinect

December 10th, 2011 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Uncategorized.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., April 7, 2011 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Zuffa, LLC today announced the latest edition to the expanding UFC® videogame portfolio with UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System. Designed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM®) with support from leading mixed martial arts (MMA) ...Continue Reading

The Quotable Couture

January 29th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Uncategorized, Whos Doin What.

One of the greatest mixed martial artists to ever put on the gloves, five-time UFC champion 47 year old Randy Couture continues his amazing run on April 30th with an intriguing matchup against former 205-pound boss Lyoto Machida in a featured bout on Toronto’s UFC 129 card. It’s been a ...Continue Reading

UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields Preview

February 18th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News, Uncategorized.

Cory Tait vs. Dino Gambatesa KO

July 24th, 2011 05:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

Cory Tait KO's Dino Gambatesa at Ultimate Challenge: Unbelievable 10.23.2010 Continue Reading

Strikeforce Weigh-in: Diaz vs. Daley, Melendez vs. Kawajiri, Mousasi vs. Jardine, Aoki vs. Beerbohm

September 19th, 2011 02:28 PM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News.

Live from San Diego, the official weigh-in from Strikeforce Diaz vs. Daley. Headliners Nick Diaz and Paul Daley, plus Gilbert Melendez, Tatsuya Kawajiri, Gegard Mousasi, Keith Jardine, Shinya Aoki, and Lyle Beerbohm. Continue Reading

Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley – Pre-Fight Feature – April 6th SHOWTIME Opening Segment

September 11th, 2011 07:57 PM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News.

Take a first look at the Showtime's pre-fight broadcast. Diaz vs. Daley, April 9th. Continue Reading

Strikeforce: Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley – SHOWTIME Sports News Update

September 9th, 2011 07:55 PM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News.

Reporting from San Diego, Showtime Sports and Mauro Ranallo interview Nick Diaz, Paul Daley, Gilbert Melendez, and Strikeforce CEO Scott Continue Reading

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game Gameplay Demo (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)

September 18th, 2011 03:30 PM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News.

We put Matt Ellison On the Spot with a demo for Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game. Continue Reading

Jurassic Park: The Game Gameplay Demo (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

September 15th, 2011 09:56 PM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News.

Joe Pinney, game designer at Telltale Games, demos Jurassic Park: The Game On the Spot. Continue Reading

Crysis 2 Graphics Comparison (PC)

September 17th, 2011 08:56 PM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News.

We take a look at Crysis 2 and compare it to the original Crysis and Crysis Warhead in this video feature. Continue Reading

Super Button Mashing with David Jaffe: Round 1 Brain Bust

September 14th, 2011 07:42 PM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News.

Twisted Metal Creator David Jaffe joins GameSpot's Chris Watters, and Shaun McInnis to go head-to-head in Brain Bust, Round 1 of Super Button Mashing. Continue Reading

Thor: God of Thunder – Prologue CG Trailer (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)

September 12th, 2011 08:56 PM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News.

Discover some of the history behind the Mjolnir hammer in this exclusive CG trailer for Thor: God of Thunder. Continue Reading

This Week on Playstation Network — SOCOM 4 Beta, Red Faction: Battlegrounds, and StarDrone

September 8th, 2011 02:36 PM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News, MMA News.

This week, indulge your inner lead farmer, destroy Red Faction vehicles, and restore equilibrium to the universe. Continue Reading

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game Preview (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)

December 30th, 2011 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

Read the full preview: www.gamespot.com We visit all sorts of exotic pirate-y locations with Captain Jack Sparrowin the latest demo of Disney Interactive's Lego Pirates of the Caribbean. Continue Reading

The Blueprint: Couture vs. Machida

May 16th, 2011 11:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

If you don’t know, you’d better ask somebody. Randy Couture is the single most decorated athlete the sport has ever seen. Period. His list of UFC firsts is awe inspiring: first man to win titles in two weight classes; first man to win the UFC heavyweight multiple times; only man to ...Continue Reading

Strikeforce Heavyweight Tourney Tix On-Sale Friday

July 27th, 2011 03:42 PM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

SAN JOSE, CA – Four of the sport’s most talented heavyweights are set to collide when STRIKEFORCE® heads to American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, June 18 for the quarterfinals of its Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament. STRIKEFORCE®: OVEREEM vs. WERDUM will air LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ...Continue Reading

Brian Foster – For Brandon

July 31st, 2011 07:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

(After this piece was posted, it was revealed that due to injury, Brian Foster was forced to withdraw from his UFC 129 bout against Sean Pierson on April 30th. A replacement opponent for Foster is currently being sought.)When Brian Foster talks about his brother Brandon, it’s almost as if he’s ...Continue Reading

Rivera Finally Gets Sakara at 133

August 14th, 2011 12:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, Whos Doin What.

“Better late than never, verbal agreements are in for what should be an action-packed match between Alessio Sakara and Jorge Rivera at UFC 133," said UFC president Dana White today.The two middleweights were originally scheduled to meet at UFC 122 in Oberhausen, Germany but Sakara had to pull out due ...Continue Reading

Crashmyweddingnow.com Presents- Amateur Combat Sport Fight- Tyler Booher vs Jessie Bowen

October 16th, 2011 11:26 AM | by ACS | Fun Clips and News.

fighting,s, weddingcrashers, knock out, punch, mma, ufc, kick, out cold, highlight, jackson, michigan, jason stoner,, tko,Blood, Sports, UFC, Jason Dunn, Joey Yax, Action, Continue Reading

Stann Still Fighting the Good Fight

May 17th, 2011 05:57 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

For members of the military, the fight isn’t always over after the guns are put away, the medals are handed out, and the celebrations take place. For some, the battle is just beginning, not just for the servicemen or women returning home, but for the families they were forced to ...Continue Reading

Sanchez Headlines Fan Expo Grappling Tourney

May 17th, 2011 11:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

Diego “The Dream” Sanchez is already a force in the UFC® welterweight division and has his sights set on the title currently held by Canadian superstar Georges St-Pierre. Now, the red-hot contender is out to prove that he is among the world’s most elite grapplers. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced ...Continue Reading

Ellenberger in for Foster, Faces Pierson at UFC 129

May 18th, 2011 05:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

Following the withdrawal of Brian Foster due to injury on Tuesday, Nebraska’s Jake Ellenberger has verbally agreed to step in to face Ontario’s Sean Pierson in a welterweight bout on April 30th’s UFC 129 card at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. Continue Reading

Vitor Belfort Disappointed He’s Not Fighting Wanderlei Silva

June 7th, 2011 09:41 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Vitor Belfort had hoped to redeem his loss to Anderson Silva by taking on Wanderlei Silva in his next bout but things didn't go as planned when it all came down to it, even though Wand had said he would fight Belfort as the UFC had the final say and ...Continue Reading

Dan Henderson Wants Fedor Without Catch Weight, Will Fight Heavyweight

June 23rd, 2011 01:57 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Make no bones about it, Dan Henderson has always been ready for a scrap. Be it at middleweight or light heavyweight he has took pretty much every fight put in front of him. With that, it should come as no surprise that Henderson is open to a bout with Fedor ...Continue Reading

Ellenberger in for Foster at 129

June 26th, 2011 08:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Winner vs. Njokuani Added to UFC 132

June 27th, 2011 10:14 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

If names like Condit, Cruz, Wandy and Leben on the card weren't guaranteed fireworks, the latest bout should convince you: “Get ready for what should be a standup war as verbal agreements are in for Andre Winner VS Anthony Njokuani July 2nd,” said UFC president Dana White. Brit Winner is ...Continue Reading

TUF 13 – Episode Three Recap

June 29th, 2011 09:57 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Despite Chris Cope’s upset win on last week’s episode, there’s dissension in the ranks on Team Lesnar due to coach Brock Lesnar’s comment that his team had turned themselves from chicken s**t to chicken salad.In response, the former UFC heavyweight champ gathers his team to clarify his intentions with the ...Continue Reading

For Matyushenko, His Fighting Life Begins at 40

June 30th, 2011 08:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The 40 year old mark is a pivotal one for all professional fighters. It is around that time in a fighter’s life when sports journalists start counting down the days to their retirement. Winning or losing, once a fighter nears the big 4-0, it becomes all the media can talk ...Continue Reading

Kenny Florian – An Interested Observer Looks at UFC 129

June 24th, 2011 06:41 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

As an ESPN analyst, Kenny Florian knows a little something about breaking down fights. But as UFC 129 approaches on April 30th, “KenFlo” will be even more observant than usual when featherweight champion Jose Aldo defends his UFC crown against Ontario’s Mark Hominick.That’s because the next time you see the ...Continue Reading

All Business Makdessi Prepares for Watson

July 11th, 2011 04:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

“Most of these fighters are ABC, 1-2-3. I am like 4-5-6 levels above them, that’s why I’m able to beat them.” - Floyd Mayweather, Jr.A punch is more than swinging your fist. A kick is more than whipping your foot at someone. Slipping an opponent’s jab, countering with a stunning ...Continue Reading

Jon Jones Says He Could Have Finished Rashad Evans In Training

July 16th, 2011 03:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The war of words between champion and challenger is likely about to heat up as Jon Jones broke what some may say is the cardinal rule of a team, what happens in practice stays in practice, talking to <a href=http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/columns/story?columnist=gross_josh&id=6359773>ESPN's Josh Gross</a> about what has gone on in sparring session ...Continue Reading

Shields Wants Finish But Knows It Will Be Tough Against GSP

July 16th, 2011 04:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Former EliteXC and Strikeforce Champion Jake Shields will finally get his shot at the UFC Welterweight Title on April 30th after years of fighting outside the promotion. Shields' crisp Jiu-Jitsu and relentless wrestling have him riding a fifteen fight win streak that hasn't seen him lose a fight since December ...Continue Reading

Overeem Eyes Bouts Against Cain Velasquez, Junior Dos Santos

July 22nd, 2011 08:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Alistair Overeem still has his hands full with the participants left in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix but that hasn't stopped the big man from player match maker for his future endeavors as he talks about his desire to fight the UFC Champion and clear up a little unfinished business ...Continue Reading

Reintroducing Jose Aldo

July 25th, 2011 05:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

He currently sits in a lofty spot on the mythical pound-for-pound list, he has an amazing backstory, an infectious personality, and, oh yeah, he can fight a little bit too. But to some UFC fans, Jose Aldo won’t be a reality until he sets foot in the Octagon for the ...Continue Reading

UFC 134 in Rio Fight Card Takes Shape

July 27th, 2011 04:10 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

After months of anticipation and speculation, the fight card for UFC 134 - the UFC's first return to Brazil since 1998 - has begun to take shape, featuring several of the country's most talented fighters. Dana White today announced several bouts that have been verbally agreed upon for the momentous ...Continue Reading

The Blueprint: Aldo vs. Hominick

July 25th, 2011 05:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Competing in the UFC 129 main event on April 30th, both Jose Aldo and Mark Hominick compete in the UFC’s newly minted 145-pound division, a weight class crowded with whirling dervish-type fighters that often thrill fans with non-stop, video game-like action. Aldo is the division’s unquestioned king, receiving the belt ...Continue Reading

4/22/2011 7:00:00 PM : World Extreme Fighting 46

May 27th, 2011 05:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: Jamie Levine Promotion Company: Greylock, LLC. Presents, World Extreme Fighting Promoter Email: media@wefmma.com Promoter Phone: Petruzelli v. Mewborn Rea v. Wince Kocani v. Goodridge - 155 Championship Bout Mikesz v. Serkez Continue Reading

4/21/2011 7:30:00 PM : King of the Cage: Moral Victory

May 27th, 2011 11:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: Mike Low Promotion Company: King of the Cage Promoter Email: mike.low@kingofthecage.com Promoter Phone: 123-456-7890 Continue Reading

4/21/2011 6:00:00 PM : Beatdown

May 27th, 2011 05:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: al cooper Promotion Company: Donofrio Promotions Promoter Email: coopersgym@hotmail.com Promoter Phone: 3135818999 Donofrio MMA in association with TXC presents: "Beat DOWn". Live Mixed Martial Arts at the fabulous Dow Event Center on Saturday, May 21, 2011. This spectacular event will be the Dow Center's introduction to Mixed Martial Arts in the 5,000 seat arena. ...Continue Reading

4/19/2011 6:00:00 PM : Knockout Blindness MMA Charity Event

May 27th, 2011 11:55 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: Joe Donofrio Promotion Company: Donofrio Promotions Promoter Email: coopersgym@hotmail.com Promoter Phone: On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the Palazzo Grande Banquet & Event Center in Shelby Township, the Shelby Lions Club in association with Donofrio Entertainment will proudly present KNOCK OUT BLINDNESS a charity MMA event featuring some of Michigan’s top amateur ...Continue Reading

Junior Dos Santos Plans To Target Brock Lesnar’s "Weak Chin"

August 13th, 2011 12:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

As this season of The Ultimate Fighter continues to unfold, Junior Dos Santos was a guest on the <a href=http://www.mmafighting.com>MMA Hour</a> this week with Ariel Helwani and talked about his upcoming showdown with opposing coach Brock Lesnar and his keys too victory when the two fight in June: ...Continue Reading

Jeff Lacy Camp Responds To Nick Diaz Challenge

August 13th, 2011 12:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL. (April 18, 2011) Former super middleweight world champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy read with interest last Friday’s edition of the USA Today newspaper in which Strikeforce Champions’ Nick Diaz challenged him to a boxing match. “Honestly, I was a little stunned. Nick has accomplished a great ...Continue Reading

MFC’s Mark Pavelich Blasts "Celebreity Refs"

August 14th, 2011 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Mark Pavelich sent along the following: Referees have the toughest job in sport. No one is ever 100% happy with their calls, and no matter what they do someone will have a problem with it. But I do respect what they do, and very rarely make criticisms. However, the time has ...Continue Reading

Thiago Alves Talks Rick Story, Training Camp For Fight

August 17th, 2011 05:41 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Thiago Alves looks to remind fans of his explosive skills on May 28th when he takes on Rick Story at UFC 130. Alves talked to The Fight Fix this week to discuss his preparation for the fight and his excitement to see the results when the two meet in Las ...Continue Reading

Vladimir Matyushenko Feels He Could Still Contend For Title

August 18th, 2011 09:45 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Former IFL Champion Vladimir Matyushenko has found himself in what some consider a gatekeeper position in the UFC but the long time fixture of the sports light heavyweight division still feels he could contend for a title if the opportunity presented it's self and looks to make sure the bosses ...Continue Reading

UFC Encyclopedia Coming Soon

July 28th, 2011 12:26 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

DK Publishing announced today that the company will publish the officially licensed encyclopedia to the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, one of the fastest growing sports organizations in history. The UFC Encyclopedia will capture all facets of the UFC, detailing the history of the organization from its beginnings in 1993, and providing ...Continue Reading

The Fights Make The Man – Creating Mark Hominick

July 28th, 2011 03:27 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

In a game stacked with more gentlemen per capita than practically any other pro sport, number one featherweight Mark Hominick stands out, and anyone who has ever dealt with him over the years would echo that statement.Not that such a declaration means anything on fight night, but it’s worth pointing ...Continue Reading

Barboza to Face Pearson in Rio

July 30th, 2011 12:14 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Verbal agreements are in for another big bout on the Brazil card. "Undefeated 8-0 Brazilian sensation Edson Barboza takes on Ultimate Fighter 9 winner Ross 'The Real Deal' Pearson," said Dana White. Barboza is coming off a Fight of the Night win in his second UFC outing at UFC 128; ...Continue Reading

On His Own Terms – Couture to Retire after Machida Bout

August 1st, 2011 08:41 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Randy Couture made his mixed martial arts debut in front of a little over 5,000 fans in Augusta, Georgia. Nearly 14 years later, he will fight for the final time in front of 55,000 in Toronto’s Rogers Centre. What a journey it’s been for the Hall of Famer, who said ...Continue Reading

Fan Events in Toronto Next Week

August 3rd, 2011 08:28 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

* Tuesday, April 26 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS Ryan Bader and Sam Stout at Sport Chek Square One 199 Rathburn Rd Mississauga,L5B 2C9 Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch at National Sports Pickering 699 Kingston Rd Pickering, L1V 3N7 Dominick Cruz and Chandella at Athletes World Vaughan Mills, 1 Bass Pro mills Drive Vaughan, L4K 5W4 * Wednesday, April 27 12:00 ...Continue Reading

Mighty Mouse in for Injured Pickett vs. Torres

August 25th, 2011 03:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

UFC president Dana white announced that Brit bantamweight Brad Pickett has suffered an injury, forcing him to withdraw from his May 28th bout against Miguel Torres at UFC 130. "The fastest man in the division has answered the call, and Demetrious Johnson will move into Pickett’s spot to face the ...Continue Reading

Buffer, Liddell, Rogan, More to do UFC Fan Expo Q&As

August 26th, 2011 03:40 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The chance to ask questions to some of the top executives, officials and personalities associated with the sport of mixed martial arts is presented at the UFC® Fan Expo at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto on April 29 and 30. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® confirmed the following Q&A sessions ...Continue Reading

THQ Launches UFC 131 Sweepstakes

August 26th, 2011 04:08 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

THQ Inc. and Zuffa, LLC today announced a consumer sweepstakes surrounding UFC® 131: LESNAR vs. DOS SANTOS via UFC® Undisputed Fight Nation™, the official Facebook game based on the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Available for download at http://apps.facebook.com/ufcfightnation, players may enter the sweepstakes ...Continue Reading

Hockey Fan Valencia Prepares for Nirvana

August 30th, 2011 10:41 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Canadians are a hockey-crazed people and UFC fighter Charlie Valencia shares their passion for the puck. Valencia, an MMA pioneer who clashes with Montreal’s Ivan Menjivar at UFC 129, doesn’t mind one bit that 55,000 Canadians will probably be rooting against him at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The die-hard Los ...Continue Reading

Evans On Jones: I Don’t Need Weak, Fake Friends

September 15th, 2011 10:41 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Rashad Evans continues to talk about his feelings towards his former trainer partner Jon Jones as he was a guest on <a href=http://prommaradio.com/2011/04/11/pmr-142-rashad-evans-keith-kizer-sf-review/>Pro MMA Radio</a> this week and discussed his departure from Greg Jackson's Camp in New Mexico and his upcoming shot at Jones and the UFC Light Heavyweight title: "I ...Continue Reading

TUF 13 Fighter Len Bentley Rips Brock Lesnar, Matt Hughes

September 16th, 2011 12:41 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

TUF 13 contestant Len Bentley took to his blog at <a href=http://www.mmadiehards.com/>MMADiehards.com</a> to discuss his side of things following Wednesday night's episode of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV and had some choice words for Brock Lesnar and gave his thoughts on Matt Hughes: "It was extremely quiet while Brock ...Continue Reading

Michael Bisping Makes Fun Of Alan Belchar’s Tattoo

September 18th, 2011 05:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

After being called out by Alan Belchar, Michael Bisping responds by making fun of Belchar's tattoo of Johnny Cash via <a href=http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.uk/news/viewarticle.php?id=6668>Fighter's Only</a>: "Yeah really original," he said of Belcher’s comments. "I suppose he thinks he can get back in the mix by calling me out. But if he wants an ...Continue Reading

UFC To Broadcast All Five Prelim Fights On Facebook

September 18th, 2011 10:27 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The UFC officially announced today that they will be broadcasting all five of the UFC 129 preliminary fights via Facebook. This will be the first time every fight on a UFC card will be broadcast live. The action gets underway at 6pm ET live on Facebook followed up by two fights ...Continue Reading

Jake Shields Say He Would Move Up To Middleweight Again

September 18th, 2011 06:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Former Strikeforce Middleweight Champ Jake Shields will make an attempt to take the UFC Welterweight title away from Georges St. Pierre on April 30th at UFC 129 and talked this week about the possibility of moving back up to the 185lb class in the future: "Moving up and down in weight ...Continue Reading

Dynamite Dozen: 12 Great Fights from 129ers

November 30th, 2011 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

June 7, 2009 - Jose Aldo TKO1 Cub Swanson - watch it FREE!In mixed martial arts there are finishes, and then there is Jose Aldo’s finish of Cub Swanson in their WEC 41 bout. Expected to give Aldo a stern test, Swanson instead ate a double flying knee (not both ...Continue Reading

Belfort-Akiyama, Hallman-Ebersole at 133

December 20th, 2011 04:12 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

A welterweight matchup has been verbally agreed to between Brian “Bad Boy” Ebersole and Dennis “Superman” Hallman at UFC 133 in Philadelphia, said UFC president Dana White. Ebersole opened eyes when he joined the UFC on short notice against Chris Lytle at UFC 127 and won. With 62 pro fights ...Continue Reading

"Money" Mendes Starts Quest for Gold

October 10th, 2011 09:57 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Chad Mendes didn’t look like your typical UFC rookie when he set foot in the Octagon in February to take on Japan’s Michihiro Omigawa. Far from it in fact, as he drilled out a shutout three round decision win to improve to 10-0 as a pro.“I didn’t have the UFC ...Continue Reading

Pablo Garza – North Dakota Strong

December 20th, 2011 04:12 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Sacrifice comes in many forms for mixed martial arts fighters. There’s the time away from family and friends, the physical pain and mental strain endured, and dealing with the idea that the only way to move forward is by breaking yourself down on a daily basis.Pablo Garza is familiar with ...Continue Reading

“Mayhem” Returns, Faces Simpson at UFC 132

December 30th, 2011 04:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Longtime middleweight and welterweight contender Jason “Mayhem” Miller will return to the UFC for the first time since 2005 when he battles Aaron Simpson in a UFC 132 bout in July.“Crafty veteran and colorful personality Jason “Mayhem” Miller has verbally agreed to make his UFC return against powerful wrestler Aaron ...Continue Reading

4/23/2011 8:00:00 PM : The Cage Inc: Battle at the Border 9

August 12th, 2011 10:41 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: Chris Christianson Promotion Company: The Cage Inc Promoter Email: thecageinc@gmail.com Promoter Phone: 605-261-2394 Continue Reading

4/23/2011 7:00:00 PM : Knockout Night 1: TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LOCAL TICKET OUTLETS AND AT THE DOOR NIGHT OF THE FIGHT!

August 14th, 2011 04:42 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: Bobby Don Promotion Company: Gladiator Productions LLC Email: subwars1@gmail.com Website: www.gladiatorcagefights.com Phone: 618-751-2978 **Doors open at 5:30pm. Fights start at 7pm.** TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LOCAL TICKET OUTLETS AND AT THE DOOR NIGHT OF THE FIGHT! Continue Reading

4/23/2011 7:00:00 PM : Extreme Fight Challenge II

August 16th, 2011 06:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: Hani Darwish Promotion Company: Extreme Fight Challenge Promoter Email: info@efcmma.com Promoter Phone: 973-653-5449 Continue Reading

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Eyes Summer Octagon Return

May 23rd, 2011 05:43 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Former Pride and UFC Heavyweight Champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is hoping to return to the UFC's Octagon this summer and talked to Graciemag.com about his injuries and recovery process as well as his progress since starting back in the gym: “I started boxing again three weeks ago, and today I had ...Continue Reading

Jeff Curran To Take Part In Bellator’s Summer Series 145lb Tournament

May 23rd, 2011 10:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

CHICAGO, Ill. (April 22, 2011) — Bellator Fighting Championships today announced Season Two Lightweight Tournament winner Pat Curran will drop to 145lbs. and enter the Bellator Summer Series Featherweight Tournament. Curran will make his featherweight debut on June 25th at Bellator 46, broadcast LIVE on MTV2 from the Seminole Hard ...Continue Reading

Complete Results For Bellator 42

May 24th, 2011 05:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

CONCHO, OKLA. (April 23, 2011) — In front of a sold-out crowd, Bellator Fighting Championships returned to the Lucky Star Casino just outside of Oklahoma City for Bellator 42, which aired LIVE on MTV2, as Christian M’Pumbu and Richard Hale were victorious, punching their tickets to the innagural Bellator Light ...Continue Reading

GSP Thinking Twice About Moving Up And Down Weight Classes

May 24th, 2011 04:26 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Many want to see Georges St. Pierre move up in weight to face Anderson Silva if he is to beat Jake Shields next weekend at UFC 129 in Toronto but St. Pierre has shown reluctance to move weight classes and while talking about it this week, cited the career of ...Continue Reading

Coker: Expecting Paul Daley Back In Action Within 3-4 Months

May 24th, 2011 05:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Despite maybe putting his foot in his mouth prior to get knocked out by Nick Diaz earlier this month with his pre fight hype, Paul Daley impressed the man in charge of Strikeforce as Scott Coker was a guest on MMAWeekly Radio and discussed when we may see Daley back ...Continue Reading

Claude Patrick – 12 Straight Wins and Counting

May 26th, 2011 05:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Claude Patrick is tired of talking about his near-death experience in 2008. All the Torontonian really cares to discuss is his fast-approaching battle with Daniel Roberts at UFC 129.And even then – when the topic is his next foe – Patrick has little to say, seeming like a single-minded man ...Continue Reading

Fan Events in Toronto This Week

May 26th, 2011 05:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Tuesday, April 264:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGSRyan Bader and Sam Stout at Sport Chek Square One199 Rathburn RdMississauga,L5B 2C9Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch at National Sports Pickering699 Kingston RdPickering, L1V 3N7Dominick Cruz and Chandella at Athletes WorldVaughan Mills, 1 Bass Pro mills DriveVaughan, L4K 5W4 Wednesday, April 2712:00 p.m. ...Continue Reading

The Blueprint: GSP vs. Shields

May 25th, 2011 05:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

I said I would not do it again. I might have even promised -- no crossed fingers or anything silly like that. Actually, I guaranteed it. Go back and read my UFC 124 post mortem. After predicting that Georges St-Pierre would suffer an upset loss at the hands of Josh ...Continue Reading

5/7/2011 5:30:00 PM : PURGATORY

August 24th, 2011 08:41 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter:Joshua Radtkin Promotion Company:PURGATORY Continue Reading

4/30/2011 5:00:00 PM : Vibe Mma Entertainment Presents -UFC 129

August 26th, 2011 06:13 AM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: Chad Mattera Promotion Company: Vibe Mma Entertainment Promoter Email: vibemma@yahoo.com Promoter Phone: 949-254-3137 Doors open at 5pm fights start at 6pm.Food will be catered by Original Olamendis.We have 3 screens in Hd,special thanks to Outlaw Offroad,Fighter Girls,Liberty Fight Gear. $20.00 at the door with a portion go to the Food Bank Of Orange County. Thank ...Continue Reading

4/30/2011 10:00:00 AM : 4th Jax BJJ Open

August 27th, 2011 06:25 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: Luiz Palhares Promotion Company: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Grad Prix Promoter Email: palharesluiz@hotmail.com Promoter Phone: 615 2436233 Continue Reading

4/28/2011 8:00:00 PM : GFC 9 @ Silverado

August 28th, 2011 12:27 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

Promoter: Regina Clay Promotion Company: Gameness Promotional Group Email: RClay@Clayenterprises.com Phone: 615-777-9350 Web: www.gamenessfightingchampionships.com Continue Reading

4/28/2011 5:30:00 PM : BattlePass Promoter Boot Camp

August 29th, 2011 12:41 PM | by ACS | MMA News.

Welcome to your new REALITY! Do you want to put more butts in seats? Of course you do! We will kick start your brain with new ways of thinking about how to market your fights. Hey MMA is like life: Lead, Follow, or Get out of the Way! Let BattlePass help ...Continue Reading

Hallman/Ebersole Joins Belfort/Akiyama At UFC 133

May 27th, 2011 12:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Shortly after the announcement of a featured middleweight clash between Vitor Belfort and Yoshihiro Akiyama, we’re learning that Dennis Hallman will also fight at UFC 133. He’ll meet the equally experienced Brian Ebersole in an intriguing welterweight affair. Hallman, who’s been enjoying serious success in his third ...Continue Reading

Jason "Mayhem" Miller Returns To The UFC

May 27th, 2011 05:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Jason “Mayhem” Miller (24-7-0-1) has officially exited the Strikeforce roster, and is once again headed for greener pastures. The brash host of “Bully Beatdown” will return to the octagon on July 2nd at UFC 132, where standout wrestler Aaron Simpson will welcome him back in an ...Continue Reading

Franklin Versus Nogueira Agreed To For UFC 133

May 28th, 2011 05:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Two of the light heavyweight divisions most recognizable names (and faces) have agreed to lock horns; Rich Franklin (28-6-0-1) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (19-5) will tangle at UFC 133 on August 6th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. While both men have achieved tremendous success in ...Continue Reading

Jon Jones Injured, Rashad Evans Vs. Phil Davis Booked For UFC 133

June 2nd, 2011 09:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Rashad Evans will have to put his desire to take the UFC Light Heavyweight Title away from Jon Jones on hold as a hand injury has forced Jones out of the UFC 133 contest. In his place will be surging light heavyweight Phil Davis who will look to stake his claim ...Continue Reading

Pierson’s Not Waking Up From This Dream Yet

May 28th, 2011 05:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Some fighters say that being in the UFC Octagon for the first time makes you feel like your heart just stopped. Sean Pierson felt like his was beating out of his chest.“In that first round, I came out and was like ‘let’s fight, it’s go time,’ and that’s usually my ...Continue Reading

Mark Bocek – Learning to Smile

May 29th, 2011 09:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

When talking about his first round submission win over Dustin Hazelett last December, lightweight contender Mark Bocek chuckles when he says “I wish they could all go like that fight,” yet he’s quick to qualify that statement with “but obviously they can’t.” It’s been one of the keys to his ...Continue Reading

"Super 7" Set for Toronto Friday

May 30th, 2011 12:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

A Truly Unique Media and Fan Experience Set for Friday, April 29 at 3:15 p.m. ET at Ricoh ColiseumLas Vegas, Nevada –The biggest weekend in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® and the sport of mixed martial arts will now feature another truly memorable event. For the first-time ever, ...Continue Reading

"Super 7" Set for Toronto Friday

May 30th, 2011 01:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Ben Henderson – The Will to Inspire

May 31st, 2011 05:55 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Every athlete wants to make it onto ESPN’s SportsCenter. No one wants to do it the way Ben Henderson did last December.As the recipient of the kick heard ‘round the world, an off the cage job by Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in their WEC lightweight championship bout, Henderson was stuck reliving ...Continue Reading

Legendary Moura Discusses Aldo’s Evolution

June 1st, 2011 12:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Before Jose Aldo became a burgeoning superstar, he was a food-deprived teenager who literally lived in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym and slept on the mats. One man who has witnessed Jose Aldo’s extraordinary evolution up close and trained extensively with the champ is Robson Moura, Vice President of Nova Uniao, ...Continue Reading

Ben Henderson Talks UFC Debut Against Mark Bocek

June 3rd, 2011 10:42 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Former WEC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson will look to make his mark in his new home with the UFC as he makes his debut this Saturday at UFC 129 against Canadian Mark Bocek. Henderson talked about his debut and the comparisons made between former WEC fighters and those that fight for ...Continue Reading

Watch The UFC 129 Pre Fight Press Conference Live On MMANews.com

June 4th, 2011 11:41 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The UFC 129 Pre-fight press conference will air live today from Toronto right here on MMANews.com. The conference will feature UFC President Dana White along with all the participants in this weekend's pay-per-view extravaganza that takes place at the Rogers Centre. You can check out the conference in the player below: <iframe id="_contentdirect_player_" ...Continue Reading

Kenny Florian’s Guide to the UFC Fan Expo

June 8th, 2011 10:56 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

* Work in groups to corner your favorite fighter -- semi-circle traps work best. Don't give them an out. Back them up against a wall and form a semi-circle that will keep them there for hours. Linking arms in an “Amish Sweep” formation leaves no gap for escape. * Have spotters ...Continue Reading

Grant Tries to Solve Riddle in Pittsburgh

June 9th, 2011 10:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Another intriguing matchup is on tap for the UFC on Versus card on June 26th, as UFC President Dana White announced that verbal agreements are in for a welterweight scrap between TJ Grant and Matthew Riddle.Oliveira vs. Lentz on June 26th updated April 27Dynamic lightweight prospect Charles Oliveira will look ...Continue Reading

McDonald in for Kid against Cariaso

June 9th, 2011 11:32 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Bantamweight phenom Michael McDonald is stepping in on short notice to face Chris Cariaso at UFC 130.“Kid Yamamoto has withdrawn from his May 28th bout vs Chris Cariaso due to injury," said UFC President Dana White. "In his place will be UFC’s youngest fighter and one of it’s most exciting, ...Continue Reading

TUF 13 – Episode Five Recap

June 6th, 2011 10:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

After Charles Rader’s loss to Ramsey Nijem last week, coach Brock Lesnar isn’t happy with his team or their efforts in the Octagon. Len Bentley takes exception to such comments and he leaves the locker room.“I’m not gonna sit there and get punked out,” said Bentley, who dropped a hard-fought ...Continue Reading

Rory MacDonald – "The Waterboy" Grows Up

June 6th, 2011 05:16 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Seven seconds. Ahead on two of the three judges’ scorecards in his UFC 115 bout against Carlos Condit last June, that’s all Rory MacDonald needed to walk away with the biggest victory of his career against a former WEC champion.But as referee Kevin Dornan pulled Condit off the soon to ...Continue Reading

Warren, Makovsky, Victories in Super Fights, Patricio Pitbull, Strauss Move Onto Featherweight Finals at Bellator 41

July 26th, 2011 03:40 AM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

Featherweight World Champion Joe Warren stepped back into the Bellator cage for the first time since his championship victory at Bellator 27 over Joe Soto as he met the imposing Marcos "Louro" Galvao, who was making his Bellator debut. Warren was the aggressor throughout the fight, but Galvao always seemed ...Continue Reading

Lyman Good and Dan Hornbuckle Face Off at Bellator 44

July 27th, 2011 01:11 PM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

Good vs. Hornbuckle is a fight a lot of MMA fans, myself included, have wanted to see for quite some time. Continue Reading

Pat Curran Will Enter Featherweight Summer Series

July 28th, 2011 11:11 PM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

"I've fought at featherweight for most of my career, so I'm really excited to get back to a weight class where I can really do some damage," said Curran. "I had some great results as a lightweight, but I'm really going to make some noise in this summer featherweight tournament." Continue Reading

Hale, M’Pumbu Advance To First-Ever Bellator Light Heavyweight Title Fight

July 30th, 2011 08:41 PM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

In the first light heavyweight semifinal fight of the night, Christian M'Pumbu secured his spot in the finals with a dramatic first-round TKO over Tim Carpenter. The two sparred for the first few minutes until M'Pumbu dropped Carpenter with devastating right hands for the victory. The referee quickly stepped in, ...Continue Reading

Undefeated Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Rene Nazare Joins Bellator

August 1st, 2011 10:56 AM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

"The addition of Rene to our lightweight division, makes a stacked division that much stronger," said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. "Rene had a great performance at Bellator 39, and I'm really looking forward to his next step into our cage." Continue Reading

Dana White Plans On Talking With Nick Diaz After UFC 129

June 18th, 2011 06:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The Nick Diaz camp has been talking lately about potentially jumping over to the world of boxing for Diaz's next fight but if UFC President Dana White has anything to say about that things may turn out different as he plans on sitting down with Diaz next week: “I’ll say the ...Continue Reading

Mayhem Miller Was Banned From Being On Showtime And CBS

June 20th, 2011 09:28 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Although he had been under the Strikeforce banner, Jason "Mayhem" Miller had been signed this week to a new contract with the UFC and UFC President Dana White explained the companies decision to move Miller over to the UFC brand rather than keep him with Strikeforce, and it all harkens ...Continue Reading

Diego Sanchez Vs. Matt Hughes Planned For Fall UFC Event

June 19th, 2011 12:01 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

A welterweight match up between two of the UFC's top fan favorites has been agreed to for an unannounced UFC event in the Fall. Diego Sanchez and Matt Hughes will face each other inside the confines of the UFC's Octagon as it was announced today that the two had verbally agreed ...Continue Reading

UFC 129: GSP Versus Shields Predictions & Analysis

June 17th, 2011 07:14 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Two of the welterweight divisions finest will toe the line on Saturday night, as longtime UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will defend his title against the always dangerous Jake Shields, who hasn’t lost a fight in nearly seven years. There’s been a ton of hype ...Continue Reading

Casting The Mark Hominick Movie

June 19th, 2011 05:41 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

If Hollywood made a movie about Team Tompkins, the London, Ontario fight team consisting of Mark Hominick, Sam Stout, and Chris Horodecki, producers would have some of the richest characters in all of mixed martial arts to cast in their film.The handsome and brooding Stout, with his piercing blue eyes ...Continue Reading

UFC 129 Main Event Results: GSP loses a Round, Wins Another Fight

June 21st, 2011 10:13 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

TORONTO, April 30 – By the time welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre finished his UFC 129 main event bout with Jake Shields before a record UFC crowd of over 55,000 fans at Rogers Centre, he looked like he had been in a fight. And two of the three judges agreed, as ...Continue Reading

UFC 129 Co-Main Event Results: Aldo Wins Fight, Hominick Wins Crowd

June 21st, 2011 11:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

TORONTO, April 30 – It looked like a typical dominant performance for UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo early in the UFC 129 co-main event Saturday night at Rogers Centre, but Ontario’s own Mark Hominick refused to go away, fighting off a series of facial bumps, bruises and cuts to finish ...Continue Reading

UFC 129 Main Card Results: Return of The Dragon – Machida Halts Retiring Couture

June 22nd, 2011 06:11 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

MACHIDA vs. COUTURETORONTO, April 30 – Karate is back again. Though if you ask former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, he’ll tell you it never left, and to prove it, he sent UFC legend Randy Couture into retirement with a spectacular jumping front kick in UFC 129 main card ...Continue Reading

UFC 129 Prelim Results: MacDonald Exorcises Demons with Win over Diaz

June 22nd, 2011 02:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

R.MacDONALD vs. DIAZTORONTO, April 30 – Some fighters are never the same after a crushing loss. Others get better. The latter scenario was fitting for Canada’s Rory MacDonald, as he rebounded from last June’s loss to Carlos Condit with a shutout three round decision over Nate Diaz in UFC 129 ...Continue Reading

UFC 129 Post-Fight Press Conference

June 26th, 2011 04:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Dana White announced the winners of the $129,000 bonuses. Jose Aldo and Mark Hominick received Fight of the Night honors for their crowd-wowing five-round war. Pablo Garza scored Submission of the Night for the flying triangle that tapped out Yves Jabouin in the historic evening's first fight. And Lyoto Machida ...Continue Reading

Results of Bellator 43 Weigh-In

January 9th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

Bellator 43 will be broadcast LIVE on Saturday, May 7 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT exclusively on MTV2. Continue Reading

Hieron Becomes Season 4 Welterweight Champion in Bellator 43

January 19th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

"This was an incredible night of fights filled with some amazing finishes," said Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney. Continue Reading

Amateur Combat Sports Presents A Night Of Champions

February 18th, 2012 04:11 AM | by ACS | Bellator, Fun Clips and News, MMA News, My Albums, The UFC, Training Tips, Tweets Of The Week, Uncategorized, Whos Doin What.

June 11th optimist Ice Arena 1300 west North street View Larger Map Continue Reading

Frankie Edgar Vs. Gray Maynard 3 Postponed Due To injuries

August 20th, 2011 04:57 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The main event May's UFC 130 has been changed due to injuries that have forced both Gray Maynard and Frankie Edgar off the card. UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar suffered broken ribs in training while Maynard injured his knee. There will be no replacement bout in it's place. The co main event ...Continue Reading

Anderson Silva Vs. Yushi Okami Booked For UFC 134

August 20th, 2011 09:11 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

UFC 134 now has an official main event as UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva will defend his middleweight title against the last man to beat him, Yushin Okami. The long rumored bout was officially announced by the UFC this week. UFC 134 will take place on August 27th when the promotion makes ...Continue Reading

Hammer’s Time – The Rise of Matt Hamill

August 21st, 2011 09:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Longevity. To have it in the sport of mixed martial arts at the highest level of the game is something to be proud of, but you can’t treasure it because it only takes a moment or two of complacency to lose it.Matt Hamill was probably the most unlikely candidate from ...Continue Reading

Bombs Away as Lytle Faces Hardy in Milwaukee

August 21st, 2011 11:26 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Welterweight sluggers Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy and Chris "Lights Out" Lytle will go to war in the main event of August 14th's UFC on Versus card in Milwaukee. The bout was verbally agreed to by both parties and is likely to be one of the most exciting of 2011.Castillo vs. ...Continue Reading

Brown vs. Phan Set for UFC 133 Showdown

August 22nd, 2011 08:44 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Always exciting Mike Brown will look to get back in the win column at UFC 133 on August 6th in Philadelphia when he takes on The Ultimate Fighter 12's Nam Phan.“Former featherweight champ Mike Brown and Nam Phan have both verbally agreed to fight August 6th in Philadelphia,” said UFC ...Continue Reading

"Mighty Mouse" Back to Save The Day

August 18th, 2011 04:42 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The UFC is in the honeymoon stage with its bantamweights. Last year’s marriage between the UFC and the WEC ushered in a vast talent pool of lighter fighters, and the sprightliest of the weight classes has quickly become one of the most compelling in the company. There are almost too ...Continue Reading

TUF 13 – Episode Seven Recap

August 18th, 2011 08:43 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

CAUTION: SPOILERS INCLUDED – Chuck O’Neil and Javier Torres have received a second chance to stay in the competition as Wild Card picks on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos, and both are fired up for the opportunity.Also fired up is the one fighter many considered to ...Continue Reading

Benavidez vs. Wineland On for Fall

May 25th, 2011 10:19 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Two bantamweight powerhouses will go at it as Joseph Benavidez and Eddie Wineland have verbally agreed to face each other at the UFC on Versus show, confirmed Dana White today. Both WEC vets are coming off three-round battles at UFC 128 and recently sat next to one another at the ...Continue Reading

Mendes to Take on Yahya at UFC 133

May 25th, 2011 10:19 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

“With featherweight champion Jose Aldo’s exact return date to the Octagon uncertain, #1 undefeated featherweight contender Chad Mendes looks to stay active by taking on the extremely dangerous submissions specialist Rani Yahya," said Dana White. Mendes and Yahya have verbally agreed to an August 6th bout at UFC 133 in ...Continue Reading

Now Playing at Your Local Cineplex: UFC

May 25th, 2011 10:20 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Hamill - Matt Hamill Matt Hamill’s story of triumphing in collegiate wrestling and then MMA despite being deaf has inspired fans worldwide and, now, a film adaptation of his life. The Ultimate Fighter season 3 alum’s amazing journey is chronicled in this coming of age drama and Hamill is ...Continue Reading

Jorge Santiago – Enter Sandman

May 25th, 2011 10:20 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

When Brazil native Jorge Santiago returns to the UFC for the first time in over four years this Saturday to face Brian Stann, he does so not just with a new nickname, “Sandman.” In fact, the man stepping back in the Octagon in Las Vegas bears little resemblance to the ...Continue Reading

Stefan Struve – The Fast Rise of a Slow Starter

May 25th, 2011 10:21 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Fighting rising heavyweight star Stefan Struve is sort of like facing the same dilemma Luke Skywalker and his buddies dealt with when trying to take out the Death Star in Star Wars. You’ve got a small window of opportunity, so you’d better strike fast and strike accurately. Otherwise, you’re in ...Continue Reading

Bellator Summer Series Featherweight Tournament Begins June 25th

May 25th, 2011 01:55 PM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

The night will see Brazilian knockout artist Marlon Sandro taking on fellow Brazilian Genair da Silva in an incredibly intriguing featherweight fight. With both fighters known for their knockout ability, fans should expect fireworks Continue Reading

Antonio McKee Feels He May Have Rubbed The UFC The Wrong Way

May 25th, 2011 09:27 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

After suffering his first loss in eight fights at UFC 125, Antonio McKee received his walking papers in his first outting for the company after signing a four fight deal. So where did it all go wrong and why did McKee get cut after when loss when there are fighters on ...Continue Reading

Chael Sonnen’s Lawyer Lashes Out At ESPN’s Josh Gross

May 25th, 2011 09:44 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Chael Sonnen's Attorney Raffi Nahabedian isn't not too pleased with ESPN's Josh Gross following an appearance on ESPN's MMA Live and Twitter postings after Sonnen's hearing with the CSAC last week. <a href=http://middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4752:exclusive-an-intercepted-email-from-chael-sonnens-lawyer-to-espns-josh-gross&catid=34:organizations>Middleeasy.com</a> has the email Nahabedian sent Gross and you can read it all below: Good morning. We have known each other ...Continue Reading

Frank Shamrock To Mentor Olympic Hopeful Nick Delpopolo

May 25th, 2011 09:53 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

San Jose, CA – May 25, 2011 – It is no secret that MMA legend Frank Shamrock is an avid and life-long supporter of martial arts. A champion in his own right, Shamrock gained a wealth of knowledge over the years by immersing himself in the sport as a fighter, ...Continue Reading

Mirko Cro Cop Will Fight One More Time In The UFC

May 26th, 2011 07:38 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

With one fight left on his UFC contract, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic will fulfill his end of the deal and will step into the cage one more time, likely the last of his career. UFC President Dana White confirmed the news this week when he told MMAFighting.com that the UFC would ...Continue Reading

Brock Lesnar Disappointed, Mentally And Phyiscally Strained

May 26th, 2011 06:27 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

A second bout with Diverticulitis has put Brock Lesnar's career on hold as he battles the same disease that put him on the shelf in 2009 and talked to Mauro Ranallo about the difficulties he has been going through since being forced out of a June bout with Junior Dos ...Continue Reading

Mirko Cro Cop Will Fight One More Time In The UFC

May 26th, 2011 07:38 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

"Bruce Leroy" Gets Garcia in Milwaukee

May 26th, 2011 08:23 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The Ultimate Fighter 12's Alex "Bruce Leroy" Caceres will look for his first UFC win on August 14th in Milwaukee, when he faces veteran action hero Leonard "Bad Boy" Garcia in a bout verbally agreed to late Tuesday night.Benavidez vs. Wineland On Two bantamweight powerhouses will go at it as ...Continue Reading

Battle on the Bayou Gets Its First Two Bouts

May 26th, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The UFC will hold its first event in the Big Easy since 2000 with Battle on the Bayou, and Dana White today confirmed that verbal agreements are in for two fights on that card.Alan "The Talent" Belcher will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon in a middleweight showdown with ...Continue Reading

UFC Launches the Octagon Nation Tour

May 26th, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® officially announced today the launch of the UFC® Octagon Nation Tour™, a multi-stop, nationwide tour happening throughout the summer. Utilizing a new, fully-customized 18-wheeler truck and two Octagon-sized tents containing the UFC’s ultimate fan experience, the UFC® Octagon Nation Tour™ will be present at this summer’s ...Continue Reading

A Title Shot, not Revenge, is Mir’s Motivation

May 26th, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

When your next opponent sports an overflowing belly like Larry the Cable Guy and a shaggy mullet that would make Billy Ray Cyrus jealous, it might be tempting to underestimate him just a tad. But former UFC champ Frank Mir promises he won’t commit that faux pas against Roy “Big ...Continue Reading

TUF 13 – Episode Nine Recap

May 26th, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

After Chris Cope upset Shamar Bailey and Ramsey Nijem made quick work of Clay Harvison, the next two quarterfinal bouts will pit Tony Ferguson against Ryan McGillivray and Chuck O’Neil against Zachary Davis.Team dos Santos’ Davis already holds a win over O’Neil from episode six, and he is expecting to ...Continue Reading

Tweets of the Week – 05/27

May 27th, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

UFC 130 - Down & Dirty3 more days till weigh in. 205 is no longer mission impossible. http://twitpic.com/525zyw -Quinton JacksonThank you everyone for the birthday wishes. I really appreciate it. I am in the best shape of my life. Tomorrow is going to be great! -Chris CariasoAmazing day :) arrived ...Continue Reading

Official UFC 130 Weigh In Results

May 27th, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

UFC 130, which is headlined by the light heavyweight bout between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Matt “The Hammer” Hamill and the heavyweight battle between Frank Mir and Roy “Big Country” Nelson, airs live on Pay-Per-View from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. ...Continue Reading

"Rampage" Jackson – Fighting For That Moment

May 27th, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Chuck Liddell is retired now. So is Murilo Rua. Ninja’s brother, Shogun, has lost two of his last three. The story’s the same for Wanderlei Silva, who is finally returning in July after more than a year away.But Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, one of the aforementioned fighters’ most prominent peers, is ...Continue Reading

Matt Hamill – From Competitor to Fighter

May 27th, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Duff Holmes has always been one of Matt Hamill’s staunchest defenders, and seeing the two together over the years, you get the impression that Holmes would gladly take on that role even if he wasn’t the manager and trainer of the UFC light heavyweight standout.But Hamill was taken aback when ...Continue Reading

Coach “Mayhem” Meets Coach Bisping on TUF 14

May 27th, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Two of mixed martial arts’ most compelling figures are unquestionably Michael “The Count” Bisping and Jason “Mayhem” Miller, with both garnering more media attention than practically anyone in the middleweight division. The two 185-pound contenders have proven they can fight at the elite level of the sport as well.But can ...Continue Reading

Croatian Middleweight Zelg Galesic Joins Bellator’s Season 5 Middleweight Tournament

May 28th, 2011 09:56 AM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

"I think I match up well with the fighters in this tournament - guys like Alexander Shlemenko, Bryan Baker, and Sam Alvey," said Galesic. "And Hector Lombard is a great fighter. He's always very exciting to watch. I hope I will get a chance to touch gloves with him one ...Continue Reading

UFC 130 Post-Fight Press Conference

May 29th, 2011 04:27 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Dana White started by awarding $70,000 bonuses to four fighters on the card. Fight of the Night went to Brian Stann and Jorge Santiago for their full-force, two-round battle. Submission of the Night went to Gleison Tibau for following up his knockdown of Rafaello Oliveira with a fight-ending choke. And ...Continue Reading

UFC 130 Main Event Results – Jackson Roll; Rampage Decisions Hamill

May 29th, 2011 04:27 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

LAS VEGAS, May 28 – It wasn’t the action-packed war that he wanted to deliver, but former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was dominant in the UFC 130 main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night as he pounded out a three round unanimous decision victory ...Continue Reading

UFC 130 Main Card Results: Nelson No Match for Improving Mir

May 29th, 2011 04:27 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

LAS VEGAS, May 28 – Two-time heavyweight champion Frank Mir kept his hopes alive for another title shot in the UFC 130 co-main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, showing off a varied array of skills that allowed him to dominate and defeat fellow Las Vegan Roy Nelson via ...Continue Reading

UFC 130 Prelim Results – Mighty Mouse upsets Torres

May 29th, 2011 04:27 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

LAS VEGAS, May 28 – Rising bantamweight star Demetrious Johnson scored the biggest win of his pro career in UFC 130 prelim action at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night, outpointing former WEC champion Miguel Angel Torres over three rounds. Watch post-fight interviewThe close unanimous decision for Johnson, which ...Continue Reading

Tavares Replaces Mayhem vs. Simpson

June 1st, 2011 12:28 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Aaron "A-Train" Simpson has received a new opponent for his UFC 132 bout, Dana White announced today. TUF 11 semi-finalist Brad Tavares has verbally agreed to the middleweight matchup. Tavares' last fight was at UFC 125 on New Year's Day, where he TKOd veteran Phil Baroni.Simpson's original opponent, Jason “Mayhem” ...Continue Reading

Danny Downes – The Lightweights’ Jolt of Fresh Air

June 1st, 2011 12:29 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The rear naked choke was sunk in tight by Tory Bogguess, but in the interest of space and time, we’ll only reprint a couple of the thousand thoughts running through the mind of the recipient of that choke, UFC lightweight Danny Downes, who was seconds away from possibly losing the ...Continue Reading

Pellegrino to Take Break from MMA

June 1st, 2011 12:29 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Longtime lightweight standout Kurt Pellegrino won’t be stepping into the Octagon anytime soon, as “Batman” announced on his website today that he’s taking a break from the sport for the time being.“I have spoken at length with Joe Silva about my decision and have decided not to renew my contract ...Continue Reading

Jorgensen Packing the Old “Young Guns”

June 1st, 2011 12:29 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Do not be mistaken, this is Scott Jorgensen’s second UFC fight. On December 16, 2010, he fought Dominick Cruz in the co-main event of WEC 53 to decide who was the last WEC bantamweight champion and who would be the first ever UFC bantamweight champion. It was a five round ...Continue Reading

Phil Davis On Rashad Evans: He’s Good, But I’m A Better Wrestler

June 2nd, 2011 10:33 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Phil Davis will face the toughest test of his career on August 6th at UFC 133 when he takes on former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans as both fighter vie for a shot at current Champ Jon Jones. Davis talked about his opponent this week and assessed his chances while ...Continue Reading

Anderson Silva Says Yushi Okami Shouldn’t Train With ‘Loser ‘Sonnen

June 2nd, 2011 10:33 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva defends his title in August when the UFC returns to his home country of Brazil for the first time since the late 90's as he takes on Yushin Okami in the main event of UFC: Rio. Silva has faced Okami one time before, losing to the ...Continue Reading

Clay Guida Ready To Welcome Anthony Pettis To The UFC

June 1st, 2011 09:58 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Lightweight contender Clay Guida will welcome the last man to hold the WEC Lightweight Title, Anthony Pettis, to the UFC this weekend at The Ultimate Fighter 13 finale which airs live on Spike TV. Guida and Pettis will be the main event of the evening and this week Guida talked to ...Continue Reading

Jon Fitch Only Wants BJ Penn Or GSP, Will Wait If He Has To

June 1st, 2011 10:15 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Top UFC Welterweight Jon Fitch has amassed quite the career in the confines of the UFC Octagon, losing only once to current king pin Georges St. Pierre and drawing with BJ penn, all his other fights - wins. Now Fitch, who had been pegged to rematch Penn this summer, tells <a ...Continue Reading

Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz Confirmed For UFC 137 On 10/29

June 2nd, 2011 12:32 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

By MATT BOONE MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer "U wanted it! U GOT IT!!!" Those words set the MMA world on fire on Wednesday afternoon when UFC president Dana White confirmed via his <A HREF="http://twitter.com/#!/danawhite/status/76048920085676032" target="_Blank">official Twitter account</A> the super-fight between UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz. The bout, which ...Continue Reading

Crazy Tim’s Even Crazier Ride Back to the UFC

June 2nd, 2011 10:33 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

In September of 2009, Tim Credeur fought the fight of his career against Nate Quarry, only to lose a heartbreaking three round decision. Seven months later, he was faced with the biggest fight of his life, and it was one he couldn’t afford to lose.It all started with the usual ...Continue Reading

Made For This – Pettis Begins Life After "The Kick"

June 2nd, 2011 10:33 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

It’s a move stuck in an endless loop on any true mixed martial arts fan’s permanent highlight reel, and something that can’t be avoided in discussion with the young man who performed it. So, Anthony Pettis, are you tired of talking about what’s simply referred to as “The Kick”?“I don’t ...Continue Reading

Kyle Noke vs. Filthy Tom in Milwaukee

June 2nd, 2011 10:34 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Two fan favorites from TUF seasons past will face off in a middleweight bout this summer. Dana White confirmed today that Aussie Kyle Noke and "Filthy" Tom Lawlor have agreed to meet at UFC on Versus 5. Both men are coming off solid wins - Lawlor decisioned Patrick Cote last ...Continue Reading

Clay Guida – Demon Hunter

June 2nd, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

He’s left the crosses, prayer books, and holy water at home, but Clay Guida still has some demons to exorcise this weekend in Las Vegas. Entering the Octagon at The Palms for the third time, he must not only address his opponent, former WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, but the ...Continue Reading

TUF 13 – Episode Ten Recap

June 2nd, 2011 05:00 AM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Ramsey Nijem, Chris Cope, Tony Ferguson, and Chuck O’Neil are the last men standing on TUF 13, but before their semifinal bouts take place, there’s the little issue of Tony Ferguson’s altercation with Charlie Rader from last week’s episode.The morning after, it’s quiet in the house, and seemingly no one ...Continue Reading

13 Unlucky Fighters

July 23rd, 2011 11:55 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer The sport of mixed martial arts is unforgiving, financially unrewarding for most, and in all honesty, extremely dangerous. Far more fighters flounder on the local circuit and destroy their bodies for embarrassing paychecks than succeed in this business. It’s a sad truth that’s been attached to ...Continue Reading

5 Reasons Tito Ortiz Will Likely Defeat Rashad Evans

July 23rd, 2011 08:28 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Tito Ortiz’s career hasn’t appeared this promising in well over half a decade. The “Huntington Beach Bad Boy” broke a five year skid when he submitted highly praised prospect, Ryan Bader at UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber 2, and the unlikely win has reignited interest in ...Continue Reading

Tweets of the Week – 7/22

July 23rd, 2011 11:55 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Strikeforce: Voelker vs. Bowling 3Weigh ins went great. Ready to get everything back in me. -Bobby Voelker Just landed here n Vegas. Getting pumped for my fight -Roger BowlingToday is our day! -LIZ CARMOUCHEToday's #wordoftheday: #Winning - what I hope to do tonight @Strikeforce on @shosports! #fb -Sarah KaufmanBeat 'em ...Continue Reading

Nick Pace – Straight Outta Staten Island

July 23rd, 2011 11:55 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

The joke around Staten Island used to be that the best fighter to emerge from the fifth borough of New York City was beloved New York Rangers enforcer Nick Fotiu. Of course, there were brief flashes in boxing from 80’s contender John Verderosa and recent prospect Gary Stark Jr., and ...Continue Reading

Nunes-Gamburyan, Escovedo-Mizugaki Slated for UFC 135

July 23rd, 2011 11:56 PM | by ACS | MMA News, The UFC, Whos Doin What.

Four of the UFC's lighter weight warriors will be back in the Octagon for September 24th's UFC 135 card in Denver, as verbal agreements are in for a featherweight bout between Diego "The Gun" Nunes and Manny Gamburyan, and a bantamweight scrap pitting Cole Escovedo against Takeya Mizugaki.Ring Faces "The ...Continue Reading

Results of Bellator 47 Weigh-In

July 24th, 2011 02:41 AM | by ACS | Bellator, MMA News.

Bellator 47 will be broadcast LIVE on Saturday, July 23rd at 9p.m. EST/8 p.m. CT on MTV2 and The Score. Continue Reading

2011_10_08 – ACS 9 – Ring Girls, Crowd, Staff

February 22nd, 2012 10:11 PM | by ACS | Amateur Combat Sports Fight Results.

Ticket Drawings For The Fight to Breath charity Event

February 22nd, 2012 04:11 PM | by ACS | Amateur Combat Sports Fight Results.

Please Post in Comments your Ticket # Name and Email and we will be in touch to Deliver your Prizes... Continue Reading

Saturday Nov 5th Amateur Combat Sports and Keystrokes Computer Repair Presents “the Fight to Breathe” a Cystic Fibrosis Charity Event!! come on out and Support your Local MMa fighters while contributing to the Charity event of the Season.

February 22nd, 2012 10:11 AM | by ACS | Amateur Combat Sports Fight Results, MMA News.

Saturday Nov 5th Amateur Combat Sports "the Fight to Breathe" a Cystic Fibrosis Charity Event!! ALSO ...Continue Reading

Amateur Combat Sports Fight results for Saturday July 30th 2011

February 21st, 2012 10:11 PM | by ACS | Amateur Combat Sports Fight Results, MMA News.

Amateur Combat Sports Fight results for Saturday July 30th 2011 Tonight was a awesome night of fights a we were surprised by some unlikely newcomers and pleasently pleased by the showmanship of some amateur mma locals. Jackson Mi was on fire tonight as the Local fighters Beat down their out of ...Continue Reading

Find A Gym Near You
Fight Michigan
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu’s Eddie Bravo and Scott Epstein Are Coming To Michigan Xtreme…Are You Ready? February 13, 2012
  For those of you that haven’t heard the good news yet, WORLD CLASS Jiu Jitsu MASTERS Eddie Bravo and Scott “Einstein” Epstein (from the world renowned 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Hollywood) will be in town on February 18th at Michigan Xtreme doing a RARE and UNIQUE seminar, brought to you by Bonafide Tough Guy, […]
  T.J. Corwin
- Vengeance Fight League 6 – Results from February 11th, 2012 February 12, 2012
  Vengeance Fight League, in association with Ground and Pound Promotions, returned to the spacious and familiar Intersection in Grand Rapids, Michigan with another INSANELY GOOD night of mixed martial arts action. And once again, in TRUE Vengeance fashion, the event was COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. The house was PACKED, door to door, wall to wall with […]
  Shannon Hale and T.J. Corwin
- Michigan Combat League 5 – Domination – Results from February 10th, 2012 February 11, 2012
  The Michigan Combat League was back in town with another stunning fight card this past Friday with what could be hailed a tribute event, Domination. The name “Domination” was a DIRECT shout out from pro fighter, promoter and trainer Jake “Superman” Short to one of his top students and proteges, Dom “The Dominator” Sindone. Anyone […]
  Shannon Hale
- Pro MMA Is Coming Back To The Palace – And YOU Can Get FREE Tickets! Read On… February 10, 2012
  Donofrio MMA and the Impact Fight League are going to be back in action at the Palace of Auburn Hills in just over a week from now on February 18th, 2012 with another BREATHTAKING evening of Mixed Martial Arts action. And you can receive General Admission tickets ABSOLUTELY FREE, with only one small catch…you must […]
  T.J. Corwin
- Total Warrior Combat – TWC 8 – New World Order – Results from January 21st, 2012 January 26, 2012
  Total Warrior Combat held it’s BIGGEST and BADDEST event to date (which is an ASTRONOMICAL achievement, considering some of their previous fight cards) at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Lansing (formerly the Causeway Bay Hotel and Resort). One look at the card, and there was NO DOUBT that fans were going to be in […]
  T.J. Corwin
Fight results
Friends of ACS
Smitty and Shae Sports Talk

Hey Listen to Smitty and Shae Tomorrow Night at 7 oclock Pro Fighters Joel Paul Chapman and Travis (all talk) Travesty will be Going Head to Head In a Verbal Show Down .. Follow this Link TO
Polls
Which Amateur Combat Sports Event was your Favorite this Year
- American One Event Center
- Optimist Ice Arena
View Results
Loading ...
- Polls Archive
Categories

Get This Plugin

Everything MMA
- UFC Tonight 2/21 Show Notes, UFC 144 Preview February 21, 2012
  LOS ANGELES, CA – In this week’s “UFC Tonight,” Kenny Florian previews the upcoming UFC 144 in Japan, focusing on the Frankie Edgar-Benson Henderson title fight and the co-main event featuring Rampage Jackson and Ryan Bader. Also, UFC President Dana White’s “Presidential Address” calls out one of sports’ biggest superstars. Plus, Jay Glazer and Benson Hender […]
- Rampage Jackson Says He's A Street Fighter, Not A Martial Artist February 21, 2012
  By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Quinton Jackson returns to Japan at UFC 144 this month and will be looking to impress the fans win or lose when he steps in the cage. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion talked about his fighting style and more in a recent interview and also talked about why he doesn't care of he beats Bader: "I couldn […]
- Shinya Aoki Vs. Eddie Alvarez Expected To Fight At Bellator 66 February 21, 2012
  By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer A long awaited rematch between Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki is finally set to happen. MMAJunkie.com is reporting that the two will meet at Bellator 66, though nothing has been officially announced yet. The event is expected to take place on April 20th. In their first match in December 2008, Aoki defeated Alvarez via a […]
- Greg Jackson Will Be In Jon Jones Corner At UFC 145 February 21, 2012
  By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Jon Jones will have his coach in his corner when he faces former teammate Rashad Evans at UFC 145 this April. It had first been assumed that Greg Jackson would not be cornering Jones following a split between Evans and Jackson's MMA when the two were scheduled to meet last year but since then things have changed. […]
- Ben Henderson Unveils Plan Of Attack For Frankie Edgar February 21, 2012
  By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Former WEC champion, Ben Henderson (15-2) will make an attempt at dethroning the reigning, defending UFC lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar (14-1-1) this weekend when the promotion heads back to Japan for UFC 144. Edgar has proven to be one of the most resilient and talented champions the 155 pound division has scen […]
- Jacob Volkmann vs. Paul Sass Tabbed For UFC 146 February 21, 2012
  By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer While the dotted line has yet to be signed, lightweights Jacob Volkmann (14-2) and Paul Sass (12-0) have reached a verbal agreement to meet inside the octagon at UFC 146 on May 26th. Emanating from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the event will be headlined by a heavyweight title bout pitting the cha […]
NetworkedBlogs
Blog:
Amateur Combat Sports
Topics:
Mma, Michigan Mma, Ammy Mma

Follow my blog