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  1. The Real Fight: Business Ethics in UFC

    In the early days of UFC, there was a brisk, 30-something fighter named Evan Tanner who went into the octagon, won his fight and said, "Now I can pay my mortgage...

    Written by brandon mcclinton about about 9 hours ago 7 comments

  2. Characters, Quirks, and 25 Pound Ring Girls: 34 Reasons I Miss PRIDE (Part III)

    Wondering about the Frye photo? BR wouldn't let me upload the PRIDE logo for some reason. So you're getting Don Frye. Thats' as far as the story goes...

    Written by Marcus Walker about about 11 hours ago 7 comments

  3. Dana White Explodes Over Licensing Agreement: Koscheck, Velasquez Next To Go?

    In a must-read piece by Yahoo MMA writer Kevin Iole, UFC President Dana White comes apart at the seams and goes off on Jon Fitch and Christian Wellisch, regarding their refusal to sign a lifetime video game agreement...

    Written by Josh Nason about about 13 hours ago 10 comments

  4. Jon Fitch Gone from UFC, Dana White Declares War on AKA - The Full Story

    Yes, you read it correctly. Top welterweight prospect Jon Fitch (8-1 UFC) has been dropped from the UFC. Why, you ask? Well, that's an excellent question. Both sides are giving completely different stories...

    Written by Joseph Bonsignore about about 14 hours ago 11 comments

  5. Prejudice in the UFC?

    Before I begin, I would like to note that I am no MMA insider, and may possibly be misinformed. The UFC holds the title for No. 1 in the world for MMA, but it also seems to hold the title for the No...

    Written by Jared Leatzow about about 15 hours ago 17 comments

  6. Let’s Pick Our First “People’s Champ” : The Middleweight Division

    Caption: Who is No.1 contedor to this man's title? A little clarity is always good. But sometimes a little chaos can be more fun. Recently, we have gotten some clarity in several of the UFC’s divisions, while others remain anything but...

    Written by Brian Oswald about about 5 hours ago 0 comments

  7. Breaking Down St. Pierre Vs. Penn 2

    With UFC 91 in the books, I figured it's never too early to preview the next date on my calendar that really gets my blood pumping. No, I don't mean Thanksgiving. I don't mean Hanukah, Christmas or New Years either...

    Written by Flyin' Hawaiian about about 6 hours ago 6 comments

  8. UFC 8: "They've Stolen Me Lucky Charm's!"

    No, faithful readers. The beautiful young woman pictured above has absolutely nothing to do with this article. However, one could argue that she obviously does watch what she eats for breakfast, judging from her beautiful body...

    Written by Dorothy Willis about about 5 hours ago 0 comments

  9. Heavyweight tournament to culminate at UFC 100 on July 4th

    By Michael Pepper, of mmabay.co.uk UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar is set to sit out the first half of 2009, making his return to the octagon at the promotions celebration event, UFC 100 on July 4th...

    Written by Jay Blackburn about about 4 hours ago 1 comments

  10. Big Tim Sylvia: Misunderstood and Underappreciated

    Big Tim Sylvia (born Timothy Deane Sylvia on March 5, 1976) is a long-time veteran of the sport and a five-time UFC heavyweight champion...

    Written by Goober Taylor about about 1 hour ago 0 comments

  11. Boxing or MMA: Incarcerated Felons Give MMA a Thumbs Up

    I had just arrived from Puerto Rico to Las Vegas, after monitoring Oscar De La Hoya’s controversial training camp for his fight against “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather...

    Written by Zeferino Jackson about about 14 hours ago 7 comments

  12. Joe Koscheck and Cain Velasquez Could Also Be Cut By UFC

    www.RearNakedNews.com It does not look like this one will end well. Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports has a long article with lots of comments from Dana White and Jon Fitch. White does not pull any punches...

    Written by Rear Naked about about 13 hours ago 1 comments

  13. UFC Cuts Jon Fitch

    RearNakedNews.com MMA Mania has the exclusive news that the UFC has cut Jon Fitch. He refused to sign an agreement that would have given the UFC lifetime rights to use his name and likeness in video games...

    Written by Rear Naked about about 19 hours ago 10 comments

  14. Jon Fitch Back In UFC; Organization Co-Owner Helps Broker Deal

    Well, that didn't take long, did it? Perhaps more an indication of the other options available in the MMA marketplace today, Jon Fitch is back with the UFC after less than a day following a dispute ...

    Written by Josh Nason about 5 minutes ago 0 comments

  15. Top Six Under-the-Radar MMA Fights!

    This article is about fights that a true MMA fan would love to see, but they already happened. You may have seen them, but "the average Joe" hasn't. Enjoy! B.J. Penn vs. Lyoto Machida (K-1 Heroes) This is a BIG fight for MMA fans...

    Written by Sean Schimling about 1 day ago 4 comments

  16. The UFC Cuts Jon Fitch, Christian Wellisch and Possibly Koscheck

    MMAMania.com has issued some astounding news in the last couple of hours: Former number one UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch was today handed his walking papers for refusing to sign an ...

    Written by Goober Taylor about 1 day ago 8 comments

  17. Breaking News: Jon Fitch, Christian Wellisch Cut from UFC; More to Come?

    Just a few months ago, Jon Fitch lost to welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre via a hard-fought unanimous decision. Now, the former No...

    Written by Josh Nason about 1 day ago 9 comments

  18. MMAth: Predicting Fight Outcomes With Math

    What is MMAth? MMAth is the process of using a sequence of past mixed martial arts fight results that provide a logical and objective argument for predicting the result of a future mixed martial arts bout...

    Written by Goober Taylor about 1 day ago 10 comments

  19. ESPN Jumps Into MMA

    www.RearNakedNews.com Bellator Fighting Championships announced their launch today. In the April they will begin airing episodes on ESPN Deportes. The episodes will be two hours long and feature fights and fighter bio pieces...

    Written by Rear Naked about 1 day ago 3 comments

  20. Gina Carano with the UFC?

    Some people may know her as the rough and tough "Crush" on American Gladiators, while others know her as the hard-hitting, ass-kicking MMA fighter Gina Carano. Born in Texas on April 16, 1982, Gina Joy Carano was born to compete...

    Written by Jessy Morris about 1 day ago 19 comments

  21. Gina Carano Wins Dana White's Heart!

    You cannot imagine the excitement at the Willis household! Gina Carano will fight on WEC with Dana White's blessing! From Dana White's mouth, as reported from the Toronto Press tour, "Gina is a star...

    Written by Dorothy Willis about 1 day ago 12 comments

  22. WEC Loses a Big Star

    He was considered by many as one of the top middleweights in MMA and possibly a guy who could challenge Anderson Silva for his title. Paulo Filho was a star and one of WEC's biggest stars...

    Written by Jessy Morris about 1 day ago 6 comments

  23. Can Frank Mir Beat Brock Lesnar Again?

    After the events of last Saturday night we have entered into a new era of mixed martial arts. A new promotion to be known as the World Cage-fighting Alliance is scheduled to announce its planned launch later this week...

    Written by stoker dafire about 1 day ago 12 comments

  24. UFC Heavyweight Division Is a Mixed Bag of Planters Nuts

    The UFC prides itself on being the No. 1 MMA promotion in the world. With Dana White's cutthroat politics and gross underpayment of his fighters, though, he has single-handedly destroyed the heavyweight division...

    Written by Jared Leatzow about 1 day ago 16 comments

  25. The UFC Does Not Fix Fights: A Few Examples

    After reading several articles that took on the issue of fixed fights in the UFC, I decided that I'd throw my two cents into the mix. First and foremost, I do not believe that the UFC fixes its fights...

    Written by Ryan Sarazin about 1 day ago 25 comments