The first Dana White Blog for UFC 139 is up! The blog recaps the behind the scene happenings of UFC on FOX. Check out the quick clip of JDS' pad work at 8:15. SCARY! No wonder he is now the NEW heavyweight champ. Enjoy!
Coming off an impressive win at BAMMA 7 against highly ranked UK Lightweight Jason Ball, ex Ultimate fighter star Andre Winner is looking to make a big impression against Diego Gonzalez at BAMMA 8 on December 10th. With the bout details now finalised the pair meet at the Capital Fm Arena in Nottingham for a Lightweight title eliminator. The fight will also be part of the main live broadcast on HDnet, available in homes across North America and Canada.
The UFC has had just about enough when it comes to MMA in New York state. Zuffa LLC, the UFC's parent company has filed suit against the state of New York, calling the states ban on MMA "unconstitutional".
Middleweight contender Yushin Okami will get a home game in his first bout since his UFC 134 clash withAnderson Silva when he takes on Tim Boetsch in UFC 144 action on February 26th.
Yoshihiro Akiyama will make his welterweight debut against former number one contender Jake Shields. UFC officials announced the new bout on Monday morning. This fight is the second to be announced for the UFC's return to Japan in February for UF C 144.
On May 14, 2011 Michael Chandler won the Bellator lightweight tournament which awarded him $100,000 and a shot at the lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The number one contender was expected to face Alvarez at Bellator 54 however Alvarez pulled out due to an undisclosed injury. Chandler will now get his long awaited shot at the belt on November 19, 2011 at Bellator 58.
In a fight that flew under the radar with the big UFC on Fox show on Saturday night, Bobby Lashley defeated Karl Knothe by first round submission to capture the Shark Fights Heavyweight Title.
After several months of anticipation, the UFC made its network debut on FOX TV last Saturday, November 12, 2011. The historic event brought a star studded red carpet, an amazing under card with the strength to carry on its own pay per view, and a main event that will echo for years to come.
Many of MMA's best were on the red carpet for the debut of UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos. Karyn Bryant of MMAHeat.com caught up with the coaches of The Ultimate Fighter Season 14
Los Angeles – History was made last night as the UFC made its broadcast television debut on FOX, and a record audience tuned in as the challenger, Junior dos Santos defeated defending champion Cain Velasquez
