http://www.mmaweekly.com/ The worldwide leader for mixed martial arts and Ultimate Fighting Championship news,interviews,photos,videos,rumors,rankings and more. MMAWeekly brings you the best in MMA from UFC and WEC to IFL,EliteXC,K-1 and everything in between. Fresno product, Billy Evangelista, kept his record perfect with a tactical performance in defeating former UFC lightweight, Jorge Gurgel, in the main event of the Strikeforce Challenger's show on Friday night... Saturday, November 07, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9940&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9940&z=13 Ricardo Mendoza takes a look at the supporting cast for Saturday's Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers event in suburban Chicago... Friday, November 06, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9938&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9938&z=13 The fighters for Saturday's Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers on CBS weighed in on Friday at the Sears Centre in Chicago... Friday, November 06, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9937&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9937&z=13 While American success has eluded the stoic Russian, Fedor Emelianenko is ready to step in the cage and do his job on Saturay night in suburban Chicago... Saturday, November 07, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9936&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9936&z=13 A bout between Ultimate Fighter veterans Vinny Magalhaes and Mike Nickels heads up a strong fight card for Ring of Fire 36 on Dec. 4 in Denver... Friday, November 06, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9935&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9935&z=13 Brett Rogers knows he's up against the toughest task of his short career, but come Saturday night, he believes he's going to earn the respect he deserves... Friday, November 06, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9934&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9934&z=13 All 18 fighters who will compete in the Strikeforce Challengers mixed martial arts (MMA) event on Friday, Nov. 6 weighed in on Thursday at the World Sports Café in Fresno, Calif. ... Friday, November 06, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9933&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9933&z=13 Check out the Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers press conference highlight video hosted by Mauro Ranallo Thursday, November 05, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9932&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9932&z=13 Strikeforce on Dec. 19 heads to the HP Pavilion for "Evolution," featuring a middleweight bout between Matt Lindland and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza and the debut of Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal... Thursday, November 05, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9931&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9931&z=13 World Extreme Cagefighting general manager Reed Harris on Thursday announced that newcomer Will Kerr (8-1) will replace the injured Alex Karalexis on Nov. 18 at The Palms Casino in Las Vegas... Thursday, November 05, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9930&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9930&z=13 MMAWeekly.com late Wednesday night learned from sources close to the bout that Mriko "Cro Cop" Filipovic likely will return to the Octagon at UFC 110 in Sydney, Australia, to face Ben Rothwell... Thursday, November 05, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9929&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9929&z=13 Team Rampage avoids the shutout! Assistant coach Hector Ramirez reflects on coaching Marcus Jones, Team Rampage's saving grace... Thursday, November 05, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9928&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9928&z=13 Former "Ultimate Fighter" bad boy Junie Browning speaks candidly with MMAWeekly Radio about his recent dismissal from the UFC... Saturday, November 07, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9927&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9927&z=13 UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, has inked a multi-year deal with sports clothing giant Under Armour, as announced in a press release on Thursday... Thursday, November 05, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9926&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9926&z=13 UFC heavyweight champion has mononucleosis, pushing his title defense against Shane Carwin back to an undetermined future event. Who will head UFC 108 now? Thursday, November 05, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9925&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9925&z=13 Current KOTC lightweight champ Tony Hervey talks about his recent five round war with Sengoku star Takanori Gomi at Japan Vale Tudo 2009... Thursday, November 05, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9924&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9924&z=13 Paul Daley, who signed his bout agreement on Wednesday, expects to knock Carlos Condit out when they meet at UFC 108... Wednesday, November 04, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9923&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9923&z=13 (UPDATED) The list of UFC heavyweight title contenders may get a little shorter come Jan. 2... IF a bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez comes together... Wednesday, November 04, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9922&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9922&z=13 Todd Duffee has been forced to withdraw from his planned UFC 107 bout with Paul Buentello due to a back injury... Wednesday, November 04, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9921&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9921&z=13 Fedor Emelianenko makes his Strikeforce debut on Nov. 7 headlining against undefeated Brett Rogers and we take an in-depth look at the match up... Wednesday, November 04, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9920&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9920&z=13 UFC welterweight Matt Riddle talks about his upcoming fight with Nick Osipczak at UFC 105 on Nov. 15 in Manchester.... Wednesday, November 04, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9918&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9918&z=13 Showtime Sports has made the full episode of Fight Camp 360º: Fedor vs. Rogers available for viewing. Watch it at MMAWeekly.com... Wednesday, November 04, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9917&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9917&z=13 Despite the loss of its “Ultimate Fighter” coaches grudge match between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rashad Evans, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has released a solid 11-bout roster for its Dec. 12 event in Memphis, Tenn. ... Tuesday, November 03, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9915&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9915&z=13 UFC middleweight Nick Catone on Tuesday announced via his official website that he will face Steven Steinbeiss in his next bout, at UFC Fight Night 20... Tuesday, November 03, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9914&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9914&z=13 Tito Ortiz takes on Forrest Griffin in a rematch at UFC 106, but wants a third bout with old nemesis Chuck Liddell... Tuesday, November 03, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9913&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9913&z=13 Brett Rogers trainer Mike Reilly talks about taking his charge from fighter to professional athlete living the dream... Tuesday, November 03, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9912&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9912&z=13 One of the top featherweight prospects in the sport is no longer a free agent as Team Alpha Male fighter, Chad Mendes, has signed a multi-fight deal with the WEC, adding the California based fighter to a rich 145lb division... Monday, November 02, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9911&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9911&z=13 World Extreme Cagefighting on Monday, via its official Twitter account, confirmed its previously reported Jan. 10 event at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif., to be headlined by Jamie Varner vs. Ben Henderson... Monday, November 02, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9910&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9910&z=13 Photo gallery of Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi as he prepares for Saturday's bout in Chicago... Monday, November 02, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9909&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9909&z=13 Joe Brammer has signed a new four-fight deal with the UFC and will make his debut against Mark Bocek, stepping in for the H.I.T. Squad's Matt Veach..... Monday, November 02, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9908&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9908&z=13 Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard will defend his Cage Fighting Championships title for the fifth time, against Kalib Starnes on Nov. 20 in Sydney, a fight rescheduled from its original Oct. 9 date... Monday, November 02, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9907&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9907&z=13 Jake Shields fights for the vacant Strikeforce middleweight title on Nov. 7 at the Sears Centre in Chicago against Jason “Mayhem” Miller, and he's anticipating a tough fight. Monday, November 02, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9906&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9906&z=13 Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida, both UFC champions, underwent surgery recently to repair nagging injuries and are now out of action for the coming months... Sunday, November 01, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9905&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9905&z=13 U.K. fighter Brad Pickett just signed on with World Extreme Cagefighting. He recently spoke with MMAWeekly.com relaying his excitement, and his first opponent... Sunday, November 01, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9904&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9904&z=13 The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights season has yet to conclude, but rumors are already swirling that eliminated fighter and ratings magnet Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson is on tap to face Houston Alexander as part of the series finale... Sunday, November 01, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9903&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9903&z=13 Following a devastating injury nearly a year ago, Corey Hill is on the comeback trail. He spoke exclusively to MMAWeekly.com about his struggles... Sunday, November 1, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9902&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9902&z=13 Jon Fitch draws Mike Pierce to remain on the UFC 107 fight card in Memphis, Tenn., after his first two opponents had to withdraw due to knee injuries... Saturday, October 31, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9901&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9901&z=13 Strikeforce on Saturday announced it has signed Dream Welterweight Grand Prix champion Marius Zaromskis... Saturday, October 31, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9900&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9900&z=13 A bantamweight bout between Takeya Mizugaki and Scott Jorgensen is signed, sealed and delivered for WEC 45 on Dec. 19... Friday, October 30, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9899&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9899&z=13 A middleweight clash between Tim Credeur and Mike Massenzio is in the works for UFC Fight Night 20 on Jan. 11 in Fairfax, Va.... Friday, October 30, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9898&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9898&z=13 A back injury has forced Kurt Pellegrino from his co-main event bout with Frankie Edgar at the season ten finale of "The Ultimate Fighter." Stepping in for Pellegrino is the H.I.T. Squad's Matt Veach.... Friday, October 30, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9897&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9897&z=13 After much deliberation, Thiago Alves has had to withdraw from his UFC 107 bout with Jon Fitch due to a torn knee ligament... Friday, October 30, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9896&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9896&z=13 An injury forced Mark Coleman out of a bout at UFC 106 against Tito Ortiz, but the talk turned ugly days later when Coleman's manager got personal... Saturday, October 31, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9895&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9895&z=13 Patiently awaiting her opportunity to step into the Strikeforce cage, Roxanne Modafferi will finally get her chance... Saturday, October 31, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9894&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9894&z=13 EXCLUSIVE: Amidst much speculation, Erin Toughill explains the medical condition that caused her withdrawal from Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers... Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9893&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9893&z=13 Despite heavy competition from Major League Baseball’s World Series, The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights continues to draw well for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Spike TV... Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9892&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9892&z=13 World Extreme Cagefighting on Thursday announced a lightweight showdown between Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Ed Ratcliff would headline its Dec. 19 event at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas... Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9891&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9891&z=13 Not coming off in the best light possible following a stint on The Ultimate Fighter, Nick Osipczak is ready to prove just how tough he is at UFC 105 in Manchester... Monday, November 02, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9890&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9890&z=13 Working Class Fitness strength and conditioning coach Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins takes a look at "feats of strength" to determine thei worth in training... Sunday, November 1, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9889&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9889&z=13 MMAWeekly.com sources on Thursday confirmed that Faber would return at WEC 46 on Jan. 10 to face fellow featherweight contender Raphael Assuncao... Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9887&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9887&z=13 Veterans defy the odds to advance at The Ultimate Fighter Season 11 tryouts, amidst a sea of nearly 300 hopefuls in Los Angeles... Friday, October 30, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9886&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9886&z=13 Team Rampage assistant coach Hector Ramirez talks about the team's latest setback, as team captain Scott Junk can't break the losing streak... Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9885&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9885&z=13 From one rematch to another, Marloes Coenen will indeed face a past opponent on Nov. 7 at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers. Roxanne Modafferi has stepped in to replace Erin Toughill... Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9884&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9884&z=13 Check out the full photo gallery from UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun... Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9883&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9883&z=13 Lightweights Rob Emerson and Phillipe Nover are set to clash at UFC 109 on Feb. 6 in Las Vegas, MMAWeekly has learned... Wednesday, October 28, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9882&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9882&z=13 California State Athletic Commission appoint judge Cecil Peoples discusses his thoughts on the controversial Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua decision... Wednesday, October 28, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9881&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9881&z=13 Promoter Roy Englebrecht is starting up the Professional Mixed Martial Arts League in an attempt to create a minor league system for MMA... Wednesday, October 28, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9880&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9880&z=13 Welterweights Anthony Johnson and Josh Koscheck are expected to co-headline UFC 106 on Nov. 21 following the main event upgrade of Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin... Wednesday, October 28, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9878&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9878&z=13 A Nov. 7 fight between Erin Toughill and Marloes Coenen that was bound to determine a contender to Strikeforce 145-pound women’s champion Cris “Cyborg” Santos is off... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9877&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9877&z=13 The latest MMAWeekly World MMA Rankings were released on Wednesday, Oct. 28. This system ranks the Top 10 MMA fighters from all across the world in each of the seven most widely accepted weight classes... Wednesday, October 28, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9876&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9876&z=13 The California State Athletic Commission on Tuesday released the numbers for the final attendance and gross receipts for UFC 104, which hit $1.9 million... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9875&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9875&z=13 Eight of UFC 104's 22 fighters, including light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, were issued medical suspensions by the California State Athletic Commission... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9874&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9874&z=13 MMAWeekly has obtained the fighter salary information from the California State Athletic Commission for UFC 104... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9873&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9873&z=13 Heading into UFC 104, Joe Stevenson was taken back a little bit when he heard the news that Spencer Fisher had walked into UFC president Dana White's office and specifically asked to face him... Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9872&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9872&z=13 The UFC 104 preliminary bout broadcast on Spike TV continued the strong numbers the network drew for the same type of broadcast for UFC 103... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9871&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9871&z=13 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tuesday confirmed three more bouts for The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Season Finale on Dec. 5 ... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9870&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9870&z=13 Jake Shields officially makes the move to middleweight for a shot at the vacant Strikeforce 185-pound title against Jason “Mayhem” Miller on Nov. 7, but the leap in weight class may not be permanent... Friday, October 30, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9869&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9869&z=13 In an ironic sort of round robin, Paulo Thiago has been removed from UFC 107 to face newcomer Jacob Volkmann on Nov. 21 at UFC 106... Monday, October 26, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9868&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9868&z=13 UFC president Dana White on Monday told Yahoo! Sports and later confirmed to MMAWeekly.com that Brock Lesnar had to withdraw from the Nov. 21 title defense due to extreme illness... Monday, October 26, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9867&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9867&z=13 Photos from the controversial UFC 104 main event showdown between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, and the co-main event between Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell... Monday, October 26, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9866&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9866&z=13 Maximum Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Trevor Prangley responds to news that the promotion stripped him of the title and released him from his contract... Monday, October 26, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9865&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9865&z=13 UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida reflects on his controversial win over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 104... Monday, October 26, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9864&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9864&z=13 Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson went into The Ultimate Fighter house with little to gain, but the opportunity to fight in the UFC... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9863&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9863&z=13 Cain Velasquez goes one-on-one with MMAWeekly.com to discuss his win over Ben Rothwell and desire to face the winner of Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin... Sunday, October 25, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9862&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9862&z=13 There was a lot of emotion at the UFC 104 post-fight press conference following the controversial main event decision. MMAWeekly.com's Scott Petersen captured it in this UFC 104 post-fight photo gallery... Sunday, October 25, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9861&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9861&z=13 As often happens in MMA, everyone was quick to blame poor judging for a controversial decision at UFC 104, but UFC president Dana White and fighters alike say the solution is simple, "don't leave it to the judges" ... Sunday, October 25, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9860&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9860&z=13 According to UFC president Dana White, Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua have agreed to an immediate rematch... Sunday, October 25, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9859&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9859&z=13 Alistair Overeem and Eddie Alvarez will likely return to Dream on New Year's Eve following impressive victories at Dream 12 on Sunday... Sunday, October 25, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9858&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9858&z=13 Anthony Johnson misses out on a $60,000 bonus check for Knockout of the Night at UFC 104 for missing weight... Sunday, October 25, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9857&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9857&z=13 The legacy that was supposed to begin on Saturday night for UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida was tarnished somewhat, as the crowd in attendance thought he lost the fight against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, but the judges saw it differently... Sunday, October 25, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9856&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9856&z=13 The Ultimate Fighting Championship handed out $60,000 bonus checks following UFC 104 in Los Angeles on Saturday night... Sunday, October 25, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9855&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9855&z=13 Cain Velasquez solidified himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC heavyweight division after dominating “Big” Ben Rothwell at UFC 104 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Sunday, October 25, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9854&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9854&z=13 Battling at a catchweight after missing the 155-pound weight limit, Gleison Tibau and Josh Neer went to war for three rounds at UFC 104... Saturday, October 24, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9853&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9853&z=13 Joe “Daddy” Stevenson elbowed his way to a TKO victory over Spencer Fisher at UFC 104 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Saturday night. Saturday, October 24, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9852&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9852&z=13 While his focus going into the next fight camp might be getting his weight down earlier, Anthony "Rumble" Johnson had nothing to worry about when it came to his performance at UFC 104... Saturday, October 24, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9851&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9851&z=13 Another exciting installment of the UFC preliminary bouts on Spike TV gave an entrance to the UFC 104 pay-per-view with two great performances ... Saturday, October 24, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9850&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9850&z=13 Strikeforce middleweight Luke Rockhold continues to step up, as he faces Jesse Taylor in a feature bout on Showtime Nov. 6... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9849&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9849&z=13 The UFC 104 post-fight press conference is scheduled to take place shortly after tonight's main event. Watch it LIVE on MMAWeekly.com ... Saturday, October 24, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9848&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9848&z=13 Saturday night, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Staples Center for UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun. Follow all the action on MMAWeekly.com ... Saturday, October 24, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9847&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9847&z=13 MMAWeekly.com reports in from Los Angeles with the weigh-in results for Saturday's UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun... Friday, October 23, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9846&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9846&z=13 Watch the UFC 104 weigh-ins LIVE today at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET on MMAWeekly.com, courtesy of the UFC... Friday, October 23, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9845&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9845&z=13 MMAWeekly.com has confirmed that Martin "The Hitman" Kampmann and Rory Markham have verbally agreed to meet in the Octagon at UFC 108 on Jan. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Friday, October 23, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9844&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9844&z=13 Unable to gain steam since leaving World Extreme Cagefighting, visa issues caused another setback for Paulo Filho, knocking him off the Dream 12 fight card... Friday, October 23, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9843&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9843&z=13 Wil Willis, a former special forces opperator and host of the Military Channel's Special Ops Mission talks about the similarities between MMA and the military, and more... Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9842&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9842&z=13 Finally finding a training camp that he can call home, Joe "Daddy" Stevenson is at peace in his career, ready to push forward... Friday, October 23, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9841&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9841&z=13 The betting odds are heavily against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua's return to prominence at UFC 104, but he relishes the role as the underdog... Friday, October 23, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9840&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9840&z=13 Ben Rothwell versus Cain Velasquez heads the supporting cast for Saturday's UFC 104 in Los Angeles. Ricardo Mendoza breaks down the undercard... Friday, October 23, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9839&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9839&z=13 Ben Rothwell heads into Saturday's UFC 104 bout with rising heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez with all his cards on the table... Friday, October 23, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9838&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9838&z=13 A representative of Dan Henderson met with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker on Wednesday night, in the same restaurant where UFC president Dana White happened to sit down to dinner... Thursday, October 22, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9837&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9837&z=13 Ricardo Almeida issues a statement to MMAWeekly.com on why he was forced to drop out of his scheduled UFC 106 welterweight showdown against Jon Fitch... Friday, October 23, 2009 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9836&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=9836&z=13