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Feed SubscriptionReport: Chael Sonnen gets probation, $10K fine for money laundering
UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen has reportedly received two-years probation and a $10,000 fine for one count of money laundering. Read More »
Guillard vs. Edwards, Brenneman vs. A. Alves in the works for January UFC event
The UFC is putting together a fight card this January that includes a lightweight bout between Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards and a welterweight contest between Charlie Brenneman and Amilcar Alves. Read More »
Anderson Silva says Chael Sonnen never deserved a rematch, gives him “benefit of the doubt” on steroids
Before he tested positive for steroids following UFC 117, Chael Sonnen had been awarded an immediate rematch against middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Read More »
Belfort says title fight with Silva likely in February
UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort (19-8) said that his fight with champion Anderson Silva (27-4) will likely take place at the UFC event on Super Bowl weekend. Read More »
Chael Sonnen receives one year suspension from CSAC
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has suspended UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen following a failed drug test he took prior to his UFC 117 bout against middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Read More »
Chael Sonnen fails post-UFC 117 drug test
UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen failed a post-fight drug test after his UFC 117 bout with Anderson Silva, indicating the use of performance enhancing drugs. Read More »
Phil Davis to face Tim Boetsch at UFC 123
Former NCAA Division I wrestling champion and rising light heavyweight prospect Phil Davis (7-0) will reportedly face Tim Boetsch (12-3) on Nov. 20 at UFC 123 in Detroit. Read More »
Todd Duffee reacts to Roy Nelson vs. Junior Dos Santos bout *VIDEO*
Todd Duffee, while wearing a "Big Country" T-Shirt, shares his thoughts and reactions to the Nelson vs. Dos Santos bout as it takes place at UFC 117. Read More »
Anderson Silva, Matt Hughes top UFC 117 fighter salaries at $200K each
If you are an up-and-coming MMA fighter, or maybe you're thinking about choosing professional MMA as a possible career choice, then you will likely find the UFC 117 fighter salaries quite inspiring. Read More »
Dustin Hazelett plans to drop to lightweight
After dropping back-to-back fights for the first time in his career, Dustin Hazelett will drop down to the lightweight division. Rick Story stopped the submission wizard last Saturday night at UFC 117. Read More »
Vitor Belfort shares thoughts on Silva vs. Sonnen, ready for title shot *VIDEO*
UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort shares his thoughts on the UFC 117 main event between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Barring a rematch, he is likely next in line for a shot at Silva. Read More »
Ed Soares doesn’t think Chael Sonnen deserves a rematch, explains Silva’s rib injury
Soares: "I don't necessarily think an immediate rematch is legitimate. It's not like he won by decision. You got submitted man. You were on top of him for 23 minutes of the fight and couldn't finish him." Read More »
Dana White UFC 117 video blog (8-7-10)
Viewers get a look at the pre-fight press conference and a mash-up of classic Chael Sonnen anecdotes and one-liners, including a very funny exchange between he and Fanhouse reporter Ariel Helwani regarding the number of votes Sonnen received in the Oregon Senate race. Read More »
Inside MMA featuring Tito Ortiz’s bizarre Matt Hamill comments; Joe Warren and Joe Soto also guests (8-6-10) *VIDEO*
Tito Ortiz bashes Matt Hamill for being deaf. Bellator's Joe Soto and Joe Warren also are guests and Ron Kruck talks with UFC 185 lb. contender Chael Sonnen. Read More »
A happy Dana White shares his thoughts on a very memorable UFC 117 *VIDEO*
UFC President Dana White talks with Fanhouse's Ariel Helwani following UFC 117 Saturday night in Oakland, Calif. White shares his thoughts on the main event between Silva and Sonnen. Read More »
Chael Sonnen heartbroken, expected more resistance from Silva and ready to do it again
How much respect did Chael Sonnen earn Saturday night at UFC 117 in Oakland, Calif.? Going into the fifth round, it looked like Sonnen was going to do the same thing he had done the four previous rounds, put middleweight ... Read More »
UFC 117 fight-night bonuses: $60k to Struve, Silva, Sonnen, and Hughes
OAKLAND, Calif. – Stefan Struve, Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen and Matt Hughes each earned $60,000 fight-night bonuses for their performances at tonight’s UFC 117 event. Struve earned the “Knockout of the Night” award, Silva and Hughes picked up “Submission of ... Read More »
UFC 117 recap: Silva comes back from the brink of defeat and triangles Sonnen
OAKLAND, Calif. – Chael Sonnen backed up his trash talk with a dominating performance through four-and-a-half rounds against the seemingly unbeatable Anderson Silva. Unfortunately for Sonnen, a championship fight is 5 rounds, and it only takes mere seconds to change ... Read More »
UFC 117 results and play-by-play
"UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen" takes place tonight at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. It's the UFC's first visit to Oaktown and the card is absolutely stacked. Pro MMA Now will provide live results and play-by-play commentary during the event. Read More »
Dana White responds to James Toney’s threats to give him a beating *VIDEO*
After listening to an audio interview of James Toney saying he plans to give him a beating, Dana White shares his thoughts on Toney's comments and his upcoming bout with Couture. Read More »
The Cageside Beat recaps: UFC 117 preview and Anthony Njokuani
On the most recent episode of The Cageside Beat, the official radio show of Pro MMA Now, Brian and Mike ran down the main card for this weekend’s upcoming UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen event, offering their thoughts on the ... Read More »