Report: UFC Signs Reza Madadi, Debut Against Rafaello Oliveira
According to a report from Swedish-based MMA website MMAnytt.se, the #6-ranked lightweight on the World MMA Scouting Report, Reza Madadi (11-2), has signed with the UFC. The 31-year-old…
Leland Roling Archives: 11/2011
The Emotional Tug-of-War of MMA’s Careless and Cautious
It occurred to me on Saturday night as I watched former UFC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres dismantle Nick Pace on the UFC 139 undercard that…
UFC 139 Results: Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua Becomes the Ultimate Persuader
The scene around my living room on Saturday night during the UFC 139 broadcast was typical of any UFC event. The room was filled with…
UFC 139 Results: Dan Henderson vs Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua Fight Video Highlights
If you didn’t buy the UFC 139 pay-per-view last night, it’s possible that you missed one of the greatest mixed martial arts fights ever inside…
UFC on Fox: 8.8 Million Viewer Peak Serves as Valuable Piece of the Puzzle
Yesterday, MMAJunkie.com, citing industry sources, reported that the UFC’s debut on Fox snagged a peak viewership of 8.8 million viewers, surpassing Kimbo Slice’s historic peak of 6.51…
UFC Signs Russian Combat Sambo Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov
According to a report from MMAWeekly.com, three-time Russian Combat Sambo champion has signed a six-fight deal with the UFC: Undefeated Russian prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov has signed a…
UFC 139: The Magnificent Ruin of Wanderlei Silva
Twenty-seven seconds is all it took for the hardened and powerful Chris Leben to end Wanderlei Silva’s evening on July 2nd at the MGM Grand…
Bellator Signs Russian Striker Vyacheslav Vasilevsky
What will it take for the UFC to wake up and begin flexing their muscles in the free agent market? Your guess is as good…
UFC’s Barometer of Success for Fox Debut Exceeded Realistic Expectations
In the week prior to the UFC’s debut on Fox this past Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, the focal point of discussions…
UFC on Fox Results: Unrealistic Expectations Drive Criticism of Cain Velasquez
It comes as no surprise that dethroned UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was the victim of unrealistic expectations in the aftermath of his knockout loss…
UFC’s Debut on Fox a Success Despite Only Sixty-Four Seconds of Action
UFC champion Cain Velasquez emerged from the depths of the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on Saturday night to a loud, pro-Velasquez crowd screaming at…
UFC on Fox Video: Junior dos Santos KO’s Cain Velasquez
Video: Highlights: Velasquez/dos Santos Junior dos Santos came, he saw, and he conquered last night at UFC on Fox I at the Honda Center in…
UFC on Fox Results: Junior dos Santos Crushes Cain Velasquez, Becomes New UFC Heavyweight Champion
It didn’t take Junior dos Santos long to prove he’s the world’s best heavyweight as he knocked out Cain Velasquez in only sixty-four seconds into…
UFC on Fox Results: Ben Henderson Edges Clay Guida in Wild Affair
Adding more insult to the bad decision-making by the UFC, Ben Henderson and Clay Guida battled each other in a wild affair that should be…
UFC on Fox Results: Robert Peralta Finishes Mackens Semerzier After Accidental Headbutt
It isn’t something we see often. It normally happens so fast that we don’t even realize it has occurred. In fact, that’s exactly what happened…
UFC on Fox Results: Alex Caceres Upsets Cole Escovedo
Alex “Bruce Leeroy” Caceres doesn’t have to worry about his job in the near future as he upset Cole Escovedo with a dominant stand-up performance,…
UFC on Fox Results: Mike Pierce Grinds Out Paul Bradley
As expected, Mike Pierce’s relentless work ethic paid off as he grinded out The Ultimate Fighter alum Paul Bradley, winning a split decision (28-29, 30-27,…
Bobby Lashley Submits Karl Knothe, Wins Shark Fights Heavyweight Crown
After an eight-month layoff, former WWE wrestler Bobby Lashley (7-1) returned to the cage on Friday night at the Fair Park Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas…
UFC Sells Out Advertising Space for Debut on Fox, Attracts Big Name Sponsors
When the UFC’s new deal with Fox was first announced, one of the concerns that was raised by analysts was whether the promotions could attract…
Report: Frankie Edgar to Return in Japan, Guida vs. Henderson for Contention
According to both MMAWeekly.com and MMAJunkie.com, UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will return to the Octagon on February 26 when the promotion heads overseas to Japan. His opponent?…