To Conservative UFC Fans, too funny :-) This cracked me up. I had to share it with all of you. LMAO! … [Read more...]

Frankie Edgar scores record-breaking finish over Cub Swanson
By Shaun Al-Shatti- Via MMA Fighting - Frankie Edgar polished off his dominant performance over Cub Swanson with a flourish, scoring the latest finish in UFC history with a fifth-round neck crank which ended what had already been an overwhelmingly lopsided UFC Fight Night 57 main event with just four seconds left on the clock. "Dana (White), you said you'd be watching. I hope you like what you see," an elated Edgar (18-4-1) said afterward. "I'm coming for that belt. Whether you give it to me right away, I'm coming for it. And for all those people who are doubting me, you better buckle up … [Read more...]

Is Wanderlei Silva In or Out of UFC 175… Is He Even Still a UFC Fighter?
Is Wanderlei Silva In or Out of UFC 175… Is He Even Still a UFC Fighter? By Ken Pishna - Via MMA weekly - Is Wanderlei Silva still in the fight with Chael Sonnen on July 5 or is he out? Is Silva even still a UFC fighter or is the Axe Murderer getting the axe? After “issues related to Wanderlei Silva’s licensing in the state of Nevada,” UFC officials earlier this week confirmed to MMAWekely.com that Silva was removed from the bout with Sonnen. The promotion’s No. 1 middleweight contender, Vitor Belfort, agreed to take his place, pending him getting licensed by the Nevada State Athletic … [Read more...]

UFC Benson Henderson beats Josh Thomson
·UFC Benson Henderson beats Josh Thomson By Rich Mayor Via Chicago Tribune - Benson Henderson wants his title back. Saturday, he took another step toward it. Henderson, the UFC's No. 1 lightweight contender, won on a split decision over Josh Thomson in the five-round main event of the UFC on Fox 10 at the United Center. Thomson, who Henderson called "a true veteran of the sport" this week, attempted to shorten the match early. The San Jose native wrestled and grappled for much of the first two rounds. The momentum swing came in the third round, during which Henderson notched 29 … [Read more...]

UFC 168: Gruesome injury for Silva
UFC 168: Gruesome injury for Silva Via Chicago Tribune -After months of intense buildup, the UFC middleweight title rematch between Chris Weidman and the man he defeated to win the belt in July, Anderson Silva, figured to have a memorable ending. But no one was expecting quite what went down Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden Arena. In the second round of their UFC 168 main event, Silva threw an innocent-looking kick with his left leg, which landed awkwardly on Weidman's knee. Silva immediately screamed and hit the mat. He was removed from the cage on a stretcher. Replays showed a … [Read more...]

Jones defeats Gustafsson via unanimous decision
By Loretta Hunt- Via Sports Illustrated-11:59 p.m. -- Two and a half years into his title reign, Jones (18-1) has the chance to set the record tonight for consecutive title defenses in the 205-pound division (he's currently tied at five with Tito Ortiz). We all know Jones' strengths at this point. Can fight pretty much from everywhere, but his lanky stature has given him advantages on the outside in past fights. The UFC has used this as their angle to promote this bout. Gustafsson (15-1) is reportedly one inch taller than Jones at 6'5. Yup, that's what the UFC is touting as the way Gustafsson … [Read more...]