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Jon Jones is not your average 21-year-old.
In 2008, the former state champion and junior college national champion wrestler signed a four-fight contract with the UFC, making him the youngest UFC fighter on roster at that time. Jones had captured six professional wins against unknown competition between April and July of last year before making his [...]
UFC 100 is set to go down from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, July 11. The monumental fight card is poised to be perhaps the biggest pay-per-view (PPV) event in the relatively short history of the sport.
The hoopla for event reached a fevered pitch today with the second installment [...]
Regional MMA will be on display tonight in the Panhandle of West Texas when Shark Fights presents “Frey vs. Evans,” the fifth installment from the upstart organization out of Amarillo, TX. In addition to eight MMA fights, the “Outdoor Bash and Brawl” from Gamboa’s Outdoor Event Center will feature live music from three different bands.
Shark [...]
“I kind of figured that (Ben Henderson) is who they would put me in against. I was looking forward to maybe having a rematch with Rob McCullough. Benson is definitely a worth opponent. He is a friend of mine which is the one thing that sucks. I have grown up fighting alongside the guy. I [...]
Georges St. Pierre and Thiago Alves all about respect and confidence heading into UFC 100 title fight
By: Brian OswaldUFC 100 is set to go down from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, July 11. The monumental fight card is poised to be perhaps the biggest pay-per-view (PPV) event in the relatively short history of the sport.
The promotion heightened the hoopla today with the first installment of its tried [...]
In life, a man can wear many hats. Some are forced upon us and some we freely choose. For Tom Atencio, the latter is the case when it comes to fighting.
Atencio is well recognized for his role as both Vice President and fight promoter for Affliction. But beyond the limelight those roles derive, his favorite [...]
WEC Quick Quote: ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone doesn’t want to wait for Jamie Varner, eyes UFC debut
By: Brian Oswald“Jaime Varner is what’s next but apparently he hurt his hand again. I don’t know if he is going to be ready or if they are thinking about an interim title. Right now it is kind of up in the air. The fight was supposed to be in September; now I don’t know what’s going [...]
Forrest Griffin has made a career out of surprising people. The former Georgia cop-turned mixed martial artist has done it again — only this time its for his accomplishments outside the Octagon.
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) winner from the inaugural season and previously ranked number one light heavyweight fighter in the world now finds himself ranked [...]
Just the beginning: An MMAmania.com TUF 9 Finale interview exclusive with DaMarques Johnson
By: Brian OswaldIt wasn’t supposed to be like this.
When DaMarques Johnson debuted on the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), he never expected to be the lone surviving American contestant heading into the June 20 live finale.
But being a survivor is what helped the former soldier and competitive grappler outlast his American counterparts on a show [...]
TUF 9 Finale media call highlights: Sanchez calls out Florian; Guida says almost nothing
By: Brian OswaldWith just two days to go until fight night (now one), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) yesterday held its final media call to hype The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 9 Finale, which is scheduled for “The Pearl” at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, June 20.
The stars of the conference were supposed to [...]


















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