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. Kyle Noke, a cast member of the 11th season of the "Ultimate Fighter" and resident Australian will make the long trip to Germany for his next fight as he faces Rob Kimmons at UFC 122 on November 13.... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12501&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12501&z=13 Thiago Alves will try to show UFC president Dana White one more time that he can make 170lbs when he returns at UFC 124 on December 11 to face John "Doomsday" Howard in a welterweight bout on the Montreal, Canada card.... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12500&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12500&z=13 Welcome back to the Octagon, Karo Parisyan. The one-time top ten welterweight and former 170lb title contender has been asked to return to the UFC and face Dennis Hallman at UFC 123 in Detroit.... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12498&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12498&z=13 Urijah Faber's bantamweight debut was supposed to be in September, but a knee injury sidelined the former 145-pound champion a couple of extra months. The "California Kid" is now primed to return on Nov. 11 against Japanese heavy-hitter Takeya Mizugaki... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12497&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12497&z=13 Nate Diaz has been flawless in his two showings since moving up in weight class from the lightweight division, finishing reputable welterweights Rory Markham and Marcus Davis. He wants to fight a contender next... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12496&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12496&z=13 Former WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles is set to make his return to the cage on at WEC 52 on Nov. 10. He will face former IFL featherweight champion Wagnney Fabiano... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12495&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12495&z=13 There were no major medical suspensions out of UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 on Saturday night in Boston, according to the athletic commission... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12494&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12494&z=13 Boxer James Toney didn't even come close to being competitive, but he was the big money winner when UFC 118 fighter salaries were released on Thursday... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12493&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12493&z=13 It's been a long wait for Gray Maynard to get his shot at the UFC lightweight title, but after defeating Kenny Florian at UFC 118, it's now been signed, sealed, and delivered... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12491&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12491&z=13 UFC president Dana White fielded questions at the recent UFC Fan Expo in Boston and addressed the timeline for a WEC flyweight division... Wednesday, September 01, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12490&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12490&z=13 Kenny Florian's head coach and brother, Keith Florian, explains that it's not a matter of choking that cost him on Saturday night. It was a deficiency in wrestling, a problem they are intent on fixing... Wednesday, September 01, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12488&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12488&z=13 UFC 123 will be headed to Detroit as the promotion returns there for the first time in 14 years, and brings the show to the Palace at Auburn Hills... Wednesday, September 01, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12487&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12487&z=13 Saying that he's gonna stick by what he said, wanting to fight often, B.J. Penn answered questions about whether or not he would continue fighting... Wednesday, September 01, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12486&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12486&z=13 After years of being compared to others, Canadian star Ryan Ford is making a name for himself as he enters MFC 26 on Sept. 10... Thursday, September 02, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12485&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12485&z=13 Shine Fights, trying to bounce back from a disastrous May outing, has announced that fans have chosen Drew Fickett vs. Krazy Horse Bennett for a lightweight tourney pairing... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12483&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12483&z=13 The latest MMAWeekly World MMA Rankings were released on Wednesday, September 1. This system ranks the Top 10 MMA fighters from all across the world in each of the seven most widely accepted weight classes... Wednesday, September 01, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12482&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12482&z=13 UFC president Dana White talks about Jon Jones and the state of the UFC light heavyweight division... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12481&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12481&z=13 Spike TV on Tuesday released the ratings for Saturday night’s telecast of “UFC 118 Prelims Live.” The show drew an audience of 1.1 million viewers... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12480&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12480&z=13 The unfinished business between Joe Lauzon and Gabe Ruediger was settled pretty quickly at UFC 118 on Saturday night, but Ruediger still held onto his grudge. Lauzon isn't sure why he continues acting like a 14-year-old... Wednesday, September 01, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12479&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12479&z=13 Josh Koscheck's camp says he's happy to fight Georges St-Pierre on his home turf in Montreal, or wherever else the UFC wants to do the fight... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12478&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12478&z=13 Bellator Fighting Championships on Tuesday announced the signing of undefeated MMA welterweight prospect Chris Lozano to its roster... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12477&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12477&z=13 MMAWeekly.com's Jeff Cain brings you all the action from cageside in Boston in this complete UFC 118 photo gallery... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12476&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12476&z=13 He's defeated B.J. Penn twice now on top of wins over Sean Sherk, Tyson Griffin, Hermes Franca, and more. UFC president Dana White implores everyone to give Frankie Edgar the credit due him... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12475&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12475&z=13 UFC president Dana White says that for some reason Kenny Florian chokes in the big fight when all the marbles are on the line... Monday, August 30, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12474&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12474&z=13 Georges St-Pierre will have homefield advantage heading into his title defense against Josh Koscheck in December... Monday, August 30, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12473&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12473&z=13 Jay Hieron tells MMAWeekly.com that he'll be back in 2010 despite being left on the sidelines of the Strikeforce title picture... Monday, August 30, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12472&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12472&z=13 The UFC could be heading to Toronto as early as March 2011, and when they do the plan is for the show to break all North American attendance records for an MMA event... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12471&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12471&z=13 Most fighters that lose a bout or two, even twice to the same fighter, know what’s next for them; but most fighters aren’t B.J. Penn... Monday, August 30, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12470&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12470&z=13 The UFC has big plans for "The Ultimate Fighter," taking it international, online, and adding WEC to the mix... Monday, August 30, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12469&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12469&z=13 Vitor Belfort is still looking to get a shot at the UFC middleweight title, but he'll have to go through Yushin Okami in the main event fight at UFC 122 to get there... Monday, August 30, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12468&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12468&z=13 After dominating their opponents on Saturday night at UFC 118, Dana White says a fight between champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard will do "just fine"... Monday, August 30, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12467&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12467&z=13 Gray Maynard, Joe Lauzon and Nate Diaz comment after their fights at UFC 118. (Video) Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12466&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12466&z=13 Frankie Edgar talks about his fight with BJ Penn after their fight at UFC 118. (Video) Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12465&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12465&z=13 Randy Couture talks about his fight with James Toney after UFC 118.(Video) Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12464&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12464&z=13 Dana White talks about James Toney's debut and defeat in the UFC, saying he's one and done (VIDEO)... Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12463&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12463&z=13 Dana White talks about BJ Penn, his fight with Frankie Edgar, and his future after UFC 118 (VIDEO)... Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12462&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12462&z=13 Randy Couture's next fight isn't set just yet, but it's clear that he's definitely got a next fight, likely at 205... Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12461&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12461&z=13 UFC president Dana White is stepping up the speed at which he clones himself, Saturday night naming the head of the promotion's Asian expansion... Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12460&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12460&z=13 UFC 118 drew well in attendance, though the promotion fell short of a sellout its first time in Beantown... Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12459&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12459&z=13 The Ultimate Fighting Championship made its big splash in Boston with UFC 118. The promotion continued to pay back the fighters that it felt performed well, handing out $60,000 post-fight bonuses on Saturday night... Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12458&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12458&z=13 Fluke? What fluke? Don’t tell Frankie Edgar that his win over B.J. Penn was a fluke. At least, not after he scored two “flukes” in a row over the former champion... Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12457&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12457&z=13 There weren't a lot of surprises in the freak show on Saturday night in Boston. UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture made quick work of boxer James Toney... Sunday, August 29, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12456&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12456&z=13 Damian Maia couldn't find the finish he was searching for, but dominated en route to a unanimous decision finish at UFC 118... Saturday, August 28, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12455&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12455&z=13 Gray Maynard did what he does best, wrestling a title shot away from Kenny Florian at UFC 118 in Boston on Saturday night... Saturday, August 28, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12454&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12454&z=13 Nate Diaz and Marcus Davis went toe-to-toe at UFC 118, but Diaz ended up crushing Davis' right eye and then putting him to sleep... Saturday, August 28, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12453&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12453&z=13 Joe Lauzon gave Ultimate Fighter 5 castmate Gabe Ruediger a rude welcome to the UFC and Andre Winner went out a loser to Nik Lentz at UFC 118 on Spike TV... Saturday, August 28, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12452&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12452&z=13 Eliot Marshall took the first step in building to a UFC return, while local favorite Brandon Thatch took the biggest step in returning from a broken neck... Saturday, August 28, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12451&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12451&z=13 MMAWeekly.com is cageside in Boston to bring you all the action from tonight's UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2. The prelims begin at approximately 4:20 p.m. PT / 7:20 p.m. ET ... Saturday, August 28, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12450&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12450&z=13 With a little animosity between them, Joe Lauzon is prepared to welcome Gabe Ruediger to the Octagon at UFC 118... Saturday, August 28, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12449&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12449&z=13 Marcus Davis excited to fight in Boston, prepared for the problems Nate Diaz presents in the Octagon... Saturday, August 28, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12448&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12448&z=13 MMAWeekly.com's Jeff Cain captured the UFC 118 weigh-ins in photos... Friday, August 27, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12447&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12447&z=13 Randy Couture gets in his final grilling from the media before he steps in the Octagon with James Toney at UFC 118 (VIDEO)... Friday, August 27, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12445&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12445&z=13 Results from Friday's UFC 118 weigh-ins in Beantown, where Frankie Edgar and B.J. Penn rematch for the UFC lightweight title... Friday, August 27, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12444&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12444&z=13 UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar goes into rematch with BJ Penn as the underdog. He's okay with that (VIDEO)... Friday, August 27, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12443&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12443&z=13 HDNet commentator Michael "The Voice" Schiavello looks back on the recent Sengoku Raiden Championships 14 event... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12442&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12442&z=13 Watch the UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 weigh-ins LIVE on MMAWeekly.com at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET, courtesy of UFC.com ... Friday, August 27, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12441&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12441&z=13 UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and challenger B.J. Penn go before the press at UFC 118 in Boston (VIDEO)... Friday, August 27, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12440&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12440&z=13 Is James Toney the real deal? He gets grilled over MMA and boxing by reporters, but UFC president Dana White gives him his due (VIDEO)... Friday, August 27, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12439&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12439&z=13 Mike Kyle wants a rematch with Raphael "Feijao" Cavalcante for his newly acquired Strikeforce light heavyweight title... Monday, August 30, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12438&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12438&z=13 BJ Penn went one-on-one with MMAWeekly.com at UFC 118, saying, "I wanna try and go all the way this time"... Thursday, August 26, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12437&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12437&z=13 Randy Couture, James Toney, and UFC president Dana White talk about boxing vs. MMA and the fight to settle the score at UFC 118... Thursday, August 26, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12436&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12436&z=13 Watch the Randy Couture vs. James Toney segment of Countdown to UFC 118... Thursday, August 26, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12435&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12435&z=13 Kenny Florian talks about UFC 118, his bout with Gray Maynard, fighting in Boston, and gives us a peak at his last-minute training... Thursday, August 26, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12434&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12434&z=13 UFC president Dana White talks UFC 118, Silva vs. Sonnen 2, B.J. Penn, James Toney, and more... Thursday, August 26, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12433&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12433&z=13 Shark Fight Promotions announced Wednesday that UFC veteran Brock Larson will face Strikeforce’s Tarec Saffiedine at the Shark Fights 13... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12432&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12432&z=13 The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday revealed the official gate receipts and attendance for WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12431&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12431&z=13 UFC president Dana White, at Wednesday’s press conference in Boston, confirmed that the winner between Kenny Florian and Gray Maynard at UFC 118 on Saturday night would get a shot at the UFC lightweight title... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12430&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12430&z=13 Watch the UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 pre-fight press conference LIVE on MMAWeekly.com at Noon PT / 3 p.m. ET, courtesy of UFC.com ... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12429&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12429&z=13 Strikeforce officials on Wednesday confirmed that Nick Diaz and K.J. Noons are set for a rematch to headline the promotion's Oct. 9 event... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12428&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12428&z=13 Former IFL and UFC fighter Rory Markham explains his absence from the most recent Bellator card... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12427&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12427&z=13 Frankie Edgar enters the rematch with B.J. Penn as the underdog again, but is used to the role and expects a different fight... Thursday, August 26, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12426&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12426&z=13 Scott Jorgensen makes a sizable move up the bantamweight rankings with his recent victory over Brad Pickett... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12425&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12425&z=13 Heading into their No. 1 contenders showdown at UFC 118, Gray Maynard says he doesn't think that Kenny Florian presents any problems for him... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12424&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12424&z=13 Forrest Griffin is back for another round in the literary scene, and he proves that he's not only a great MMA fighter, but he could give Bear Grylls a run for his money, and keep him laughing at the same time... Thursday, August 26, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12423&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12423&z=13 UFC president Dana White appeared on ESPN's SportsCenter on Tuesday morning discussing Edgar vs. Penn 2, Silva vs. Sonnen 2, Shogun vs. Rashad in 2011, and more... Tuesday, August 24, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12422&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12422&z=13 Bellator Fighting Championships announced Tuesday that welterweight prospect Tyler Stinson will have a second shot at Bellator tournament action this Thursday night, officially replacing a non-medically cleared Rory Markham... Tuesday, August 24, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12421&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12421&z=13 Eliot Marshall is a man on a mission, and that mission is to get back to the UFC. The first step back is a main event fight against Josh Haynes at Ring of Fire this Friday night... Thursday, August 26, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12420&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12420&z=13 Check out the action in this Strikeforce: Houston main card photo gallery, courtesy of Justin Trapp at FighterPortraits.com ... Tuesday, August 24, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12419&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12419&z=13 Randy Couture says that he "absolutely" was one of the guys that asked for the fight to welcome boxer James Toney to the UFC... Tuesday, August 24, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12418&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12418&z=13 The word "toughness" gets tossed around a lot in mixed martial arts circles. The definition can me a great many things to a great many fighters, but for Gray Maynard it's what he believes separates him from his opponent Kenny Florian, and something he guarantees he'll bring into their fight at UFC 118... Monday, August 23, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12417&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12417&z=13 World Extreme Cagefighting on Monday neared completion of its fight card for WEC 51 at 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo. The promotion added a featherweight contest between Diego Nunes and Tyler Toner... Monday, August 23, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12416&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12416&z=13 He may have stumbled in his last fight in the UFC, but Vladimir Matyushenko will still continue his path up the light heavyweight ladder in the Octagon as the native Russian has signed a new 4-fight deal with the promotion... Monday, August 23, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12415&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12415&z=13 James Toney is in MMA for James Toney. He believes his boxing is enough to overcome a mixed martial artist, even one as accomplished as UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture... Monday, August 23, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12414&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12414&z=13 The Europeans will be represented well at UFC 122 in Germany. Italian slugger Alessio Sakara will return to action against Boston brawler Jorge Rivera in a middleweight contest on the card... Monday, August 23, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12413&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12413&z=13 When B.J. Penn debuted in the UFC at just 22 years of age, he was already thought of as a "Prodigy" for his accomplishments in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, so when he made his MMA debut and blasted three opponents with strikes, the world was set on notice that this Hawaiian kid came to fight.. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12412&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12412&z=13 There's only so many ways to ask the same question when it comes to UFC 118's co-main event between Randy Couture and James Toney. Is this fight boxing vs. MMA? Randy Couture is one person that isn't buying into that theory... Friday, August 27, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12411&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12411&z=13 Manny Gamburyan is used to being the underdog lately, and he's okay with that, as long as WEC featherweight champion Jose Aldo knows that he's coming for the gold... Sunday, August 22, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12403&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12403&z=13 Listen to the jawwing between Randy Couture and James Toney as they talk with the media about their upcoming fight at UFC 118 in Boston... Monday, August 23, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12401&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12401&z=13 Jorge Santiago has fought only two men over his last four fights. Hopefully with his second win over Kazuo Misaki, he'll get to move on to some new opposition... Sunday, August 22, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12400&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12400&z=13 The King has fallen, and Feijao now reigns supreme. Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante realized his dream on Saturday night as he TKO'd Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal... Sunday, August 22, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12399&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12399&z=13 After two years away from the sport, former UFC fighter Brian Gassaway returned with a win at last week's Bellator 25... Sunday, August 22, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12398&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12398&z=13 Tim Kennedy isn’t accustomed to losing, but confused or not, that’s just where he found himself after fighting Ronaldo “Jacare” de Souza at Strikeforce: Houston on Saturday night... Sunday, August 22, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12397&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12397&z=13 Strikeforce will be heading back to the cage in October. Welterweight champion Nick Diaz takes the spotlight in the main event on the card... Saturday, August 21, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12396&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12396&z=13 A night of bizarre occurrences continued in the second fight of the night at Strikeforce: Houston with K.J. Noons getting a knockout win over Jorge Gurgel... Saturday, August 21, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12395&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12395&z=13 All good things must come to an end, and on Saturday night, upstart Chad Griggs put an end to former WWE Superstar Bobby Lashley's unbeaten streak... Saturday, August 21, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12394&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12394&z=13 Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal makes the first defense of his Strikeforce light heavyweight title on Saturday night at Strikeforce: Houston. Check out MMAWeekly.com for results and live play-by-play... Saturday, August 21, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12393&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12393&z=13 Check out the UFC 118 media conference call with UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and challenger B.J. Penn, as their rematch draws near... Saturday, August 21, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12392&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12392&z=13 Full weigh-in photo gallery for Strikeforce: Houston, featuring Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal vs. Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante... Friday, August 20, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12391&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12391&z=13 Video highlights from Thursday night's Bellator 25, which featured Dan Hornbuckle vs. Brad Blackburn, and Season 3 tournament bouts... Friday, August 20, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12390&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12390&z=13 "King Mo" and friends stepped on the scale Friday afternoon at the Toyota Center in Houston, making Saturday night's Strikeforce: Houston fight card official... Friday, August 20, 2010 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12389&z=13 http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=12389&z=13