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1 hr ago | BleacherReport

UFC on FX 8: Which Fighter Has the Most to Lose?

In the year 2013, Vitor Belfort is still relevant in the UFC title scene. "The Phenom" knocked out perennial contender Michael Bisping in January, and looks to be one major win away from a much-desired title fight.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Vitor Belfort, Michael Bisping, Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Luke Rockhold

Fri May 17, 2013

BleacherReport

3 Reasons UFC Gold Is the Toughest Title to Win in Sports

The masses would undoubtedly disagree, but capturing a UFC belt represents the most arduous and time-consuming task in all of sports.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Royce Gracie, Fedor Emelianenko

BloodyElbow

Don't believe the hype. UFC v Mythbusters. Deconstructing the facade of American MMA.

Well start with an obvious one. It started as close to real fighting and got witch hunted to the edge of oblivion.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts

BloodyElbow

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockold staff picks and predictions

Take a look at who the Bloody Elbow staff is picking for each and every UFC on FX 8 fight.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Ronaldo Souza, Tim Kennedy, Michael Bisping

Thu May 16, 2013

BloodyElbow

UFC 165 official for September 21st in Toronto's Air Canada Centre

It's official - the UFC will be returning to Canada in September. This isn't exactly huge news, since Zuffa stated last year that there would be an event in Toronto in September, but now UFC 165 is set for the 21st in the Air Canada Centre.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida, Vitor Belfort, Lyoto Machida, Georges St-Pierre

WSTM-TV Syracuse

UFC chairman in Syracuse asking New York to legalize mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts has become one of the most popular sports in the world. Millions of people from across the globe watch events on TV and live events have drawn tens of thousands of fans - but not in New York.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts

Examiner.com

Wanderlei Silva wants to suck Chael Sonnen's blood

Silva, a 36-year-old MMA legend, provided a response to Sonnen's recent comments and deadline to accept a fight on the May 14 edition of "UFC Tonight" on FUEL TV, saying he wants to hurt Sonnen and then suck and smell his blood.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Wanderlei Silva, Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva

Wed May 15, 2013

Rant MMA

UFC On FX 8: Headline Bout On Vitor Belfort's Turf, In More Ways Than One

Vitor Belfort is one of few remaining fighters from UFC 's days of yore. Belfort made a fast impression when he won the heavyweight tournament at UFC 12 when he was 18 years old.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Vitor Belfort, Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Anderson Silva

Press & Sun-Bulletin

Supporters to push Ultimate Fighting in NY

The ball didn't have to leave the infield for the Binghamton Mets to turn a tie game into a... The Binghamton Mets won their third straight with a 7-3 victory against the Akron Aeros on Tuesday night.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Sports, Josh Edgin, Baseball Players, Mixed Martial Arts

Tue May 14, 2013

BloodyElbow

UFC 162: Is Chris Weidman talking too much?

UFC middleweight title challenger Chris Weidman seems to be doing a new interview every day for his UFC 162 bout with Anderson Silva.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Chael Sonnen

BleacherReport

4 Biggest Threats to UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson

Fully entrenched at the top of the heap in the deepest weight class in the sport, Benson Henderson has slowly put a stranglehold on the UFC's lightweight division.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Benson Henderson, Gilbert Melendez, UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard 3, Anthony Pettis

BleacherReport

Jon Jones vs. Tito Ortiz: Fantasy Head-to-Toe Breakdown

This time around, we will examine former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz if he were to take on Jon Jones, the current champ, in his prime.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell, Rashad Evans, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

411mania.com

411 MMA Rankings 05.14.13: Light Heavyweight Division

But, how will June match-ups between Dan Henderson and Rashad Evans plus Shogun Rua and Minotouro Nogueira affect the light heavyweight division? Check out the 411 MMA Rankings to find out! The 411 MMA Rankings are back for another week and today, we take a peak at the extremely top-heavy light heavyweight division.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Phil Davis, Gegard Mousasi, Dan Henderson, Rashad Evans

Mon May 13, 2013

BleacherReport

UFC on FX 8: The Stakes Are High for Rockhold and Belfort

As former champions, Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold are no strangers to competing in situations where there is more on the line than a win or loss.

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Related Topix: Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Mixed Martial Arts, Luke Rockhold, Vitor Belfort, Anderson Silva

BloodyElbow

A Look Back: Dennis Bermudez vs. Matt Grice

I probably should have called this "A Second Look" since the fight happened so recently, but oh well.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Matt Grice, Urijah Faber, Terry Etim, Shannon Gugerty

BleacherReport

UFC: Hold Your BreathIt's Time to Appreciate Dana White

Perhaps one of the most noted figures in the sport of MMA is the man who helped drag the UFC - sometimes kicking and screaming - into the limelight of professional sport, Dana White .

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts

BleacherReport

Early 2013 UFC Awards

We're only five months deep in the 2013 campaign and already the UFC has produced the most entertaining, high-octane, balls-to-the-wall action in mixed martial arts.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Roy Nelson, Cheick Kongo, Chael Sonnen

The Post-Standard

Ultimate Fighting Championship wants to host events in Carrier Dome, upstate New York

Jon Jones, the UFC light heavyweight champion, is unable to fight in his home state of New York due to the ban against professional mixed martial arts.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Georges St-Pierre

Sun May 12, 2013

MMA Mania

UFC Quick Quote: Gegard Mousasi would be 'much stronger' fighting at middleweight

Gegard Mousasi still doesn't know what weight class he will fight in next, but he feels a return to the middleweight division for his next fight in November or December on this year would make him the strongest competitor possible.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Gegard Mousasi, Ilir Latifi

Rant MMA

Lopsided Title Fights Becoming The Norm In The UFC

Only one year ago, Velasquez dominated Silva, battering the Brazilian and cruising to a first-round technical knockout victory.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva, Chris Weidman, Mark Munoz