The UFC clearly does not believe in jinxes. For the third time, Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara have been scheduled to fight. Read More »
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Kelvin Hunt highlights some of the best posts and top articles from the Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) staff this week. We know people are busy, so here are a few things you may have overlooked Read More »
Rafaello Oliveira signs new contract to replace Bart Palaszewski against Gleison Tibau at UFC 130
The UFC has struggled with injuries for their upcoming UFC 130 card. The promotion has tabbed Rafaello "Tractor" Oliveira to fill in for Bart Palaszewski. Read More »
Ivan Menjivar-Nick Pace set for UFC’s return to Philly
The UFC has announced a bantamweight fight between Ivan Menjivar and Nick Pace for UFC 133. Read More »
California State Athletic Commission puts Chael Sonnen’s career In limbo
The UFC's number one middleweight contender won't be fighting any time soon. Chael Sonnen's appearance this week before the CSAC has left him indefinitely suspended from competition. Read More »
Ryan McGillivray’s TUF 13 blog – episode 8
Team dos Santos fighter Ryan McGillivray gives his perspective on episode eight of The Ultimate Fighter season 13 which featured the first round of quarterfinal bouts. Read More »
Frank Trigg admits he made a mistake returning to the UFC as a welterweight
Will Frank Trigg be able to get back to his winning ways as a middleweight this weekend at BAMMA 6? "Twinkle Toes" admits the drop to 170 was a mistake when he returned to the UFC in 2009. Read More »
Matt Mitrione willing to drop weight to face Tito Ortiz
After getting into a much publicized scuffle at last week's UFC Fighter Summit, undefeated heavyweight Matt Mitrione now says he would drop weight to fight Tito Ortiz inside the Octagon. Read More »
Discussion: Should MMA training camps be shorter to decrease the chances of injury to fighters?
Kelvin Hunt takes a look at the recent rash of injuries in professional MMA, notably big names in the UFC and ponders if shorter training camps would result in less injuries. Read More »
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira-Brendan Schaub added to UFC: Rio
After years of fighting, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will finally make his Brazlian debut against top-prospect Brendan Schaub. Read More »
The weekly best of Pro MMA Now
Kelvin Hunt highlights some of the best posts and top articles from the Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) staff this week. We know people are busy, so here are a few things you may have overlooked. Read More »
Ryan McGillivray’s TUF 13 blog – episode 7
Team dos Santos welterweight Ryan "The Kid" McGillivray takes fans behind the scenes of this week's episode and shares his thoughts on the coaches' challenge, the wildcard bout and more. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com presents: Afternoon Press Box with guest Cain Velasquez
The heavyweight champ discusses his recovery from surgery, the UFC's new insurance policy and Brock Lesnar's punch defense. Also, the guys want GSP to finish fights, they talk TUF and more! Read More »
The Cageside Beat May 12, 2011: Pablo Garza
Join Furby and Denny for the newest episode of The Cageside Beat, with special guest, UFC fighter Pablo Garza. Tonight's episode is sponsored by Ultimate Wrestler. Read More »
The MMA Outsider Podcast ep. 7: Bellator 44 Talk and UFC 130′s Cole Escovedo
Richard Anderson Mann and John Buhl breakdown some big UFC stories and Bellator 44. Cole Escovedo checks in to chat about his upcoming UFC debut. Read More »
Urijah Faber on origin of beef with Dominick Cruz and why he will never fight Joseph Benavidez
Top UFC bantamweight contender Urijah Faber discusses the origin of his beef with current champ Dominick Cruz and also explains why he will never fight his teammate and friend Joseph Benavidez. Read More »
Stephan Bonnar-Karlos Vemola expected for UFC Live 5
Stephan Bonnar continues his UFC career against former heavyweight Karlos Vemola. Read More »
Opinion: Why MMA should not make the change to 3 minute rounds
Kelvin Hunt takes a look at why five minute rounds are more beneficial than 3 minute rounds in regards to helping make make MMA judging easier. Read More »
Edgar-Maynard off, ‘Rampage’-Hamill now UFC 130 main event
Both Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard have pulled out of their upcoming rubber match at UFC 130. "Rampage" and Matt Hamill now step into the main event slot. Read More »
UFC veteran Antoni Hardonk retires from MMA
Thirty-five year-old Dutch heavyweight Antoni Hardonk has retired from professional mixed martial arts competition. After opening a gym in 2010, the UFC veteran's focus shifted from fighting to training and coaching. Read More »
Jeff Lacy signs contract to fight Nick Diaz in a boxing match
May 6, 2011 – The hottest fighter in the mixed martial arts landscape right now is Stocktons own, Nick Diaz. He is currently riding an 11-fight win streak and has been mentioned as a potential super-fight candidate to face-off against ... Read More »
All hail: Tank Abbott claims he would knock Brock Lesnar out and jump up and down on his head
MMA pioneer Tank Abbott says due to the way Brock Lesnar reacts when he gets hit, he would knock the former UFC heavyweight champion out in 10 seconds flat. Read More »