UFC 108 Preview: Jim Miller Seeks Return to Lightweight Relevance Against Duane Ludwig
Our first preview of the UFC 108 main card will focus on the lightweight tilt between New Jersey-native and UFC veteran Jim Miller (15-2, 4-1…
Leland Roling Archives: 12/2009
UFC 108 Preview: Martin Kampmann Returns to Action Against Jacob Volkmann
In the second tilt airing on Spike TV at 9:00 PM EST on Saturday, Danish kickboxer Martin Kampmann (15-3, 6-2 UFC) will make his return…
UFC 108 Preview: Dan Lauzon Makes UFC Return Against Veteran Cole Miller
In the first of two preliminary bouts that will be aired live on Spike TV beginning at 9:00 PM EST from the MGM Grand Arena…
UFC 108 Preview: Prospects Out to Prove Their Worth in Preliminary Action
After a slow week of MMA action last week, we’re now back into full swing with Dynamite 2009!! taking place early tomorrow morning and UFC…
Dynamite 2009!! Preview: DREAM vs. SRC Battles Headline Evening of Quality Action
The New Year is finally upon us, and the New Year’s Eve tradition is still alive as Fight Entertainment Group and World Victory Road have…
Scott Jorgensen’s Brilliantly Executed Gameplan Leads to Victory
One of the more impressive performances at WEC 45 this past weekend featured the three-time PAC-10 champion wrestler Scott Jorgensen battling the 2003 Shooto Rookie…
Will Takanori Gomi Rejuvenate His Career in the UFC?
One of the more heated debates we’ve been having within our own community here at BloodyElbow.com has been the ongoing struggle to find a legitimate…
The Intriguing Debate of MMA’s Top Fighters of the Decade
Jonathan Snowden over at Heavy.com put together an interesting list of the top 10 MMA Fighters of the decade, and it has brought about some…
Progressive Thinking Could Propel Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza to Greatness
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club’s grappling tournament is the pinnacle of the submission wrestling world. Competitors travel from all corners of the globe to compete…
Bellator Signs “Judo” Jimmy Wallhead to Multi-Fight Deal
According to MMAJunkie.com, Bellator has made another solid welterweight acquisition that will add more skill to an already-stacked season two welterweight tournament: Bellator officials today…
Despite Overwhelming Adversity, Scott Smith Delivers Once Again
There are many different types of fans who watch this sport. The young guy who throws down beers on Saturday night with friends whose MMA…
An Extensive Look at MMA’s Top Heavyweight Free Agents & Prospects
Continuing our series of articles focusing on the free agent market as well as taking a look at some of the most promising rising stars,…
Strikeforce Evolution Preview: Can Scott Smith Counter the Kicking Prowess of Cung Le?
The main event bout on Saturday night at Strikeforce: Evolution will pit Vietnamese-born Sanshou fighter and former Strikeforce Middleweight champion Cung Le (6-0) against former…
Strikeforce Evolution Preview: Champions Josh Thomson, Gilbert Melendez Battle for Unified Belt
The lone championship bout on the Strikeforce: Evolution fight card will be an unification bout between the current Strikeforce Lightweight champion Josh “The Punk” Thomson…
Strikeforce Evolution Preview: Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Matt Lindland Cross Paths Once Again
While there has been a lot of talk about the number of talented fighters in the worldwide middleweight ranks being a little depleted, Strikeforce has…
Strikeforce Evolution Preview: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Mike Whitehead Clash in Heavyweight Action
The end of the work week is slowly approaching, and those of you who are secretly awaiting your fix of mixed martial arts action will…
Can the UFC Provide B.J. Penn With a Challenge at Lightweight?
B.J. Penn‘s dominating victory over what many fans considered to be the only legitimate challenge left in the weight class in Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez was…
UFC 107 Preview: Can B.J. Penn Defeat the Relentless Pace of Diego Sanchez?
The UFC’s Lightweight division will once again be in the spotlight on Saturday night at UFC 107 as the current UFC Lightweight champion B.J. Penn…
UFC 107 Preview: Frank Mir, Cheick Kongo Set for Classic Striker vs. Grappler Showdown
The UFC’s heavyweight has been criticized in the past for being rather shallow in terms of talent. In the last few years, there wasn’t a…
UFC 107 Preview: Kenny Florian, Clay Guida Prepare for War of Attrition
While UFC 107 features some solid match-ups in the heavyweight and welterweight divisions, the event is truly a showcase of the UFC’s lightweight talent. In…