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The Ultimate Show Holiday Edition hosted by Kenda Perez

The folks over at BleacherReport.com have pulled together Holiday Edition of their famous "The Ultimate Show" which is hosted by none other than the beautiful Kenda Perez. This week's episode features Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez, who took the time to sit down in the studio with the stunning host Kenda Perez.

UFC 143 Adds Chris Cope vs. Matt Brown and Justin Edwards vs. Mike Stumpf

Despite welterweights Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit, Josh Koscheck, and Mike Pierce already topping the bill on February 4th's UFC 143 card in Las Vegas, there's always more room for top-notch 170-pounders, and that's what fans will get, as UFC President Dana White announced two more verbally agreed to bouts between Matt "The Immortal" Brown and Chris Cope, and Justin Edwards and Mike Stumpf.

Urijah Faber Shaves his Head to Support Sister

UFC bantamweight fighter and TUF 15 coach Urijah Faber shaved off his trademark locks in support of his ailing sister. Faber's sister, Michaella Tastad was in a horrific car accident in November and had to have emergency brain surgery . The twitter community came together and pulled for his sister through a very low time. She is on the upward swing of things at this point.

Donald Cerrone: You Don’t Have to be From Stockton to be Tough

Every fight other than the main event at UFC 141 between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem is literally flying under the radar, including the co-main event which pits the "Cowboy" Donald Cerrone against Stockton's own Nate Diaz. Cerrone seems very excited to throw down with someone who has the same mentality that he does on Dec. 30.

UFC Undisputed 3 Simulates Lesnar vs. Overeem

This time around THQ has simulated the UFC 141 main event between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem using UFC Undisputed 3. UFC 141 goes down on December 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the simulation Overeem will have his hand held as the victor. They are predicting he wins by KO in the very first round. They simulated the fight 25 times using the AI and these are the stats thanks to BloodyElbow.com.

Erik Koch Injured, Ricardo Lamas Steps in to Face Dustin Poirier

UFC officials announced Tuesday that Ricardo Lamas will take fellow WEC featherweight Erik Koch's spot at UFC 143 against Dustin Poirier.

Montreal Hosts UFC 145 in March 2012

The UFC has officially announced its next live Canadian event at Montreal in March 2012. The first fight announce is a verbally agreed bout of Rory "Aries" MacDonald versus "Beautiful" Che Mills.

Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Attendance, Live Gate and Salaries

Today the California State Athletic Commission released the salary figures, along with the attendance and live gate for this past weekends Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal fight card. The big bread winners were the main event winner Gilbert Melendez and the former light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi who both brought home a very generous $150,000.

Jason “Mayhem” Miller Agrees with Dana White on TUF 14 Finale

It didn't take long after Michael Bisping absolutely obliterated Jason "Mayhem" Miller at the Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale for UFC President Dana White to point out that Mayhem's standup was the worst he has seen in MMA.

Alistair Overeem Passes Drug Test; Official for UFC 141

"Overeem is ready to go!!! Lesnar vs Overeem is on!,"
These were the words typed by UFC President Dana White via twitter earlier today. Earlier this month fans and media alike were very nervous that the UFC 141 main event between Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar would not be going down.

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