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MFC 29 ‘Conquer’ Live Coverage & Results
Maximum Fighting Championship 29 will air live tonight on HDNet and feature two title bouts as Douglas Lima faces Terry Martin for the welterweight title and Ryan Jimmo squares off with Zak Cummings for the light-heavyweight title. The event is being held at The Colosseum at Caesars in Windsor, Ontario and in addition to the title action the […]
UFC 129: Mark Hominick Looking to Shock Jose Aldo in Toronto
Stepping into the Octagon means different things for different fighters. Some are simply happy to be there, the end result of years of tireless work, while others strive for something greater. Beyond the shine of a solid victory there are those moments where everything aligns and potential glory awaits. Canadian featherweight and number one contender […]
Ben Saunders Looks to Bring Brutality in His Bellator Debut
This Saturday night marks a new chapter in the career of former UFC welterweight turned Bellator signee Ben Saunders. The American Top Team product is a dangerous striker whose brutal knockouts of Marcus Davis and Brandon Wolff made his rep with fans. I recently caught up with Saunders and in his Bloody Elbow Exclusive interview he […]
Bloody Elbow Exclusive: UFC’s Dan Hardy Responds to Chris Lytle’s Acceptance of Challenge
Upon hearing the news of Chris Lytle’s willingness to shoot it out with him, Dan Hardy told Bloody Elbow why he wants to step into the cage with Lytle. “That’s exactly why I’m a fan of Mr Lytle, and thats exactly why the fans love him. He has the attitude all fighters should have, come […]
Bloody Elbow Exclusive: UFC’s Chris Lytle Answers Dan Hardy’s Challenge: “Let’s Do it!”
“I think it would be awesome. I know exactly how he feels. He wants to go out there and fight. Just get out there and bang. He didn’t get to do that in his last fight and I’m all about it. Let’s do it!” UFC Welterweight scrap machine Chris Lytle tells Bloody Elbow that he […]
Strikeforce Champ Gilbert Melendez Ready to Prove He’s the Best
When most fighters claim championship gold the list of things to prove dwindles considerably. The hard road taken to the top of the division and the glory that comes from victory leave few stones unturned as the focus shifts to defending the belt they have worked so hard to claim. Gilbert Melendez isn’t your typical […]
NCAA to MMA: Michael Chandler Shares His Journey From Mizzou to Bellator
The sport of mixed martial arts has experienced a steady growth in popularity over the past several years and because of the increased visibility, more and more athletes are leaning towards a career in MMA. Talent is coming from all disciplines but with the success of legends like Randy Couture and former college champions such […]
Titan FC 17 Live Results and Play-by-Play
Titan Fighting Championship comes to Memorial Hall in Kansas City Missouri with a card that features former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley as he faces a late replacement in John Ott. As if going up against a monster of a man such as Lashley on short notice wasn’t already a huge mountain to climb Ott will be facing […]
Bellator Lightweight Michael Chandler Looking to Make a Strong Statement by Winning Tournament
Former University of Missouri wrestler Michael Chandler, this season’s Bellator lightweight tournament is his big chance to make a name for himself in MMA. This season’s tournament field is the organization’s best thus far and the Xtreme Couture product is a big part of that. After an impressive first round arm triangle submission victory over […]
Martin Kampmann Wants Rematch With Diego, Understands Why Sanchez Doesn’t Want One
Several weeks have passed since Martin Kampmann was lost a split-decision to Diego Sanchez at UFC Live on Versus 3, and there is still zero doubt in his mind that he won the battle. In fact, he believes he did so convincingly as his takedown defense and accurate counter-striking punded Sanchez’s face to a beaten […]
Rashad Evans: Disrespected by Jon Jones, Disappointed in Greg Jackson
This past Saturday at UFC 128 was supposed to be the culmination of two years of hard work for former champion Rashad Evans. He was set to face Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in a light heavyweight title bout that would give Evans the opportunity to finally reclaim the belt he once lost but instead of a […]
UFC Buys Strikeforce: The Inside MMA Interviews
A full week has passed since one of the biggest announcements in MMA history was made and while it is far too early to see any results, there still seems to be so many questions lingering from every corner of the fight world. Every MMA news outlet has given their initial analysis but even with […]
UFC 128 Fight Card: Urijah Faber vs. Eddie Wineland Preview
The co-main event on the card at UFC 128 features a bantamweight showdown between former featherweight champion and entrepreneur Urijah Faber (24-4) as he takes on the hard charging livewire Eddie Wineland (18-6). The winner will get the next shot at current 135 lb. champion Dominic Cruz in addition to a rumored slot as coach […]
UFC 128 Fight Card: Jim Miller vs. Kamal Shalorus Preview
The UFC lightweight division has turned into the “wild wild west” as of late and one of its toughest competitors will be on display at UFC 128 as Jim Miller (19-2) takes on Kamal Shalorus (7-0-2). A win puts Miller one step closer to the “shot” he’s been asking for and if Shalorus can pull […]
UFC 128 Fight Card: Spike TV Preview Cane vs. Marshall & Barboza vs. Njokuani
Aside from the pay per view treatment the UFC is once again extending portions of the preliminary card to the public as two fights are being shown on Spike TV in addition to the two bouts being streamed on UFC’s Facebook page. Let’s take a look at the undercard starting with the preliminary fights on […]
UFC 128 Fight Card: Facebook Fights and Undercard Preview
The buzz surrounding the main event for UFC 128 has the MMA world set to explode. But before one of the most dangerous fighters in the world takes on the meteoric prodigy, the UFC has put together a preliminary card filled with exciting match-ups. The event takes place this Saturday, March 19th from the Prudential […]
Bellator 36 Lightweight Rob McCullough: ‘Tune in to Watch Me Smash This Kid’
Re-invention and resurgence are terms used in mixed martial arts when a fighter is looking to get a fresh start or is battling his way back to something he once had. Neither amount to much unless victory is found inside the cage and former WEC champion “Razor” Rob McCullough is in the midst of showcasing […]
UFC Purchases Strikeforce: Business as Usual?
The news broke today and the MMA world immediately had a collective brain melt when they read “Zuffa Purchases Strikeforce”. Twitters blew up, text flew chaotically, and forum posters fingers trembled as they attempted to get the word out. The news apparently so massive that my mother picked up the phone to give me a […]
Bellator 36 Live Results and Play-by-Play
The race for $100,000 begings for 8 fighters tonight as Bellator kicks off this year’s lightweight tournament in Shreveport Louisiana at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. The card features the official Bellator debut of “Razor” Rob McCullough when he takes on scrappy Brazilian Patricky Freire. Also in action will be season one runner-up Toby Imada as he was originally […]
UFC Coach Greg Jackson: ‘Friends & Teammates Can Fight but I Won’t Have Anything to do With it’
To quote Bloody Elbow Editor Emeritus Luke Thomas, Greg Jackson is truly peerless. Jackson is responsible for the ascension of several of MMA’s top pound for pound fighters. His work with fighters like Georges St. Pierre and Rashad Evans have made career altering differences and with his latest pupil, the meteoric Jon Jones, on the […]
UFC Ex-Champ Rashad Evans: ‘Sometimes I Do Throw Little Pity Parties’
In the first two parts of our interview Rashad Evans discussed 128 and the steps he is taking to round out his fight game. In the third and final installment we went back a bit further and addressed the fine line between hyping a fight and taking things personal. Evans was a part of one […]
Looking Back at Strikeforce’s First Visit to the Arnold Classic
While the Arnold Classic has made a home in Columbus Ohio for the past twenty-plus years, 2011 marked the inaugural appearance of Strikeforce. The San Jose based promotion quickly stepped in to fill the vacancy left by Zuffa and with nearly 200,000 sports nutrition enthusiast coming to Columbus for the event Strikeforce had the opportunity to […]
UFC Star Rashad Evans: ‘I’m Still Missing That Little Piece’
In the first part of the interview Rashad Evans talked about the situation surrounding his withdraw from a scheduled title fight against UFC light heavyweight champion Maurico “Shogun” Rua. Due to a freak accident Evans was forced to pull out of the bout making way for his close friend and teammate Jon Jones to step […]
Inside the Arnold Classic with Duane Ludwig and MMA Legend Don Frye
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every year during the first weekend of March, the Arnold Classic comes to Columbus bringing with it nearly 200,000 nutrition and supplement enthusiasts. Over the past few years the sport of mixed martial arts has found a home amongst the madness and with the UFC vacating this year, Strikeforce saw the perfect […]
UFC Live on Versus 3 Results: Two Divisional Matchups, One Contender Emerges
Tonight’s UFC Live on Versus 3 card had the potential to create new contenders in two of the UFC’s weight classes and where one battle ended in controversy, the other ended decisively. The welterweight war between Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann ended in controversy but it was just the opposite in the middleweight division as […]
Rashad Evans Talks UFC 128: ‘I Got Hurt in a Freak Accident’
Rashad Evans was set to face Maurico “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128 but a recent injury suffered while training has literally turned Evan’s world on its side. Where before he was set to fight for the title, he not only had to step aside but now it appears there is no clear path for him to […]
Frankie Edgar Talks UFC 130 Rematch With Gray Maynard
I recently caught up with the UFC lightweight champion and in his Bloody Elbow interview Frankie Edgar talked about the rematch with Maynard at UFC 130 and his rollercoaster ride as UFC lightweight champion. “Not much is new here man,” Edgar began. “It’s the same old same. It’s just training and family time for me, […]
UFC 127 Results Recap: Kyle Noke Squashes Chris Camozzi
Kyle Noke made his first UFC fight in front of his countrymen a memorable one as he made short work of former TUF housemate Chris Camozzi. It was all Noke as he took Camozzi to the canvas and choked him out at 1:35 in the first round. The win brings Noke’s UFC record to 3-0 […]
UFC 127 Results Recap: Ross Pearson Takes It From Spencer Fisher
Ross Pearson jumped back on track with an impressive win over UFC veteran Spencer Fisher. After a close first round Fisher started to find a home for his straight left but Pearson stole the momentum with a strong counter striking attack. Pearson turned up the heat in the third round and with accurate hands and […]
UFC 127 Results Recap: Nick Ring Robs Riki Fukuda
While the fight will go down in the books as a successful UFC debut for Nick Ring the three judges sitting ringside may be the only people who saw it that way. Ring looked flat for the entire fight and had no answers for Fukuda’s seeral takedowns. The win keeps Ring’s record a perfect 11-0 […]