SB Nation middleweight rankings
Vitor Belfort's victory over Luke Rockhold nudged him ahead of the next challenger to Anderson Silva's title.
Can Bigfoot convince public he can beat Cain?
Unlike previous title fights this year where challengers earned shots based on their names or mouths, Antonio Silva got his title shot by knocking out the top contender. But is that enough considering what happened when he last faced Cain Velasquez?
'Countdown to UFC 160' video
On the 'Countdown to UFC 160' show, Cain Velasquez and Bigfoot Silva talk about their last fight together and their road back to a rematch. Also, Mark Hunt and Junior dos Santos, and James Te Huna and Glover Teixeira, discuss their upcoming fights.
UFC 160 predictions
Can Cain Velasquez reproduce the beating he gave Bigfoot Silva just one year ago or will the American Top Team-heavyweight continue his tour of proving everyone wrong about him on Saturday night?
SB Nation middleweight rankings
Vitor Belfort's victory over Luke Rockhold nudged him ahead of the next challenger to Anderson Silva's title.
Can Bigfoot convince public he can beat Cain?
Unlike previous title fights this year where challengers earned shots based on their names or mouths, Antonio Silva got his title shot by knocking out the top contender. But is that enough considering what happened when he last faced Cain Velasquez?
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'Countdown to UFC 160' video
On the 'Countdown to UFC 160' show, Cain Velasquez and Bigfoot Silva talk about their last fight together and their road back to a rematch. Also, Mark Hunt and Junior dos Santos, and James Te Huna and Glover Teixeira, discuss their upcoming fights.
'Jacare' vs. Okami targeted: Dana White
The UFC president unveiled plans for a major middleweight matchup between a former Strikeforce champ and an ex-UFC top contender.
Morning Report
Matt Serra walks away from MMA, Jacob Volkmann is out to 'expose' the UFC, plus watch Cain Velasquez be completely unimpressed by 'Bigfoot' Silva's KO of Alistair Overeem.
Belfort vs. Rockhold pulls average number for FX
Saturday's Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold fight on FX delivered a 1.3 million viewer average over its two hours, a number identical with what the previous shows of that type had been doing.
Watch The MMA Hour now
Monday's episode featured interviews with Rory MacDonald, Gray Maynard, Stephen Thompson, John Cholish, Mike Kogan and Holly Holm.
Overeem vs. Browne set for UFC on FS1 debut
Alistair Overeem will return to the Octagon against Travis Browne for the UFC on FS1 main card, but it won't headline the event in Boston on Aug. 17.
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14Dana White UFC 160 vlog day 1
In his first vlog for UFC 160, UFC president Dana White shows behind the scenes at UFC 159, including Bryan Caraway and Pat Healy talking about submission of the night.
The MMA Roundtable
This week's Roundtable features discussion of Saturday's upcoming heavyweight fights, grievances aired by retired fighters, and why Vitor Belfort gets all the heat over TRT.
John Cholish lobbies for greater UFC fighter pay
Fresh off his retirement from professional mixed martial arts after losing to Gleison Tibau at UFC on FX 8, John Cholish is arguing the UFC could be doing more to pay its fighters.
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- UFC 160 predictions
- SB Nation middleweight rankings
- Morning Report
- Belfort vs. Rockhold pulls average number for FX
- Overeem vs. Browne set for UFC on FS1 debut
- Josh Barnett: 'No heavyweight is safe' in UFC
- The MMA Roundtable
- John Cholish lobbies for greater UFC fighter pay
Chat Wrap: UFC 160, TRT, Barnett and more
Join Luke Thomas at 1 p.m. ET for the weekly MMA Fighting live chat. Today's topics include a preview of UFC 160, the new attention being paid to TRT because of Vitor Belfort, Josh Barnett signing with the UFC and other reader questions or comments.
Morning Report
Chris Weidman was hours away from signing a multi-year contract with Bellator Fighting Championships before a last-second contract controversy changed his future forever.
Nelson added to UFC 161 on short notice
In light of Renan Barao's injury, a last second heavyweight bout pitting Roy Nelson against Stipe Miocic has been added to the main card of UFC 161.
Josh Barnett returns to UFC
The former UFC champion will return to the company after an 11-year absence.
Mousasi wants Belfort at 185
Gegard Mousasi is currently rehabbing his injured knee, but when he returns, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion may very well be fighting in a brand new division. And he already has an opponent in mind.
Barao injured, Henderson-Evans to headline UFC 161
Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson, both coming off losses in February, have been moved to the main event position of the June 15 UFC 161 show in Winnipeg. They move up after interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao pulled out due to a foot injury.
Askren vs. Korseshkov set for July 31
It will be a battle of the unbeatens next time the Bellator welterweight title is put up for grabs.
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36Xbox One video: First look at EA Sports' UFC game
At the Xbox One reveal Tuesday, EA Sports showed the first glimpse of the upcoming UFC game which will be released within the next year.
With focus on Fallon Fox, others see opportunity
Fallon Fox may get all of the headlines, but her Friday night opponent Allanna Jones and CFA president Jorge De La Noval are also hoping to capitalize on the extra attention her presence brings.
The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 8 edition
What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.
Morning Report
Jon Jones eyes two more fights in 2013, WMMA pioneer Tara LaRosa accuses manager Brett Atchley of foul play, Bryan Caraway responds to recent allegations, plus the latest promo from NickTheFace.
Riddle enters Bellator tourney
Matt Riddle will compete in the Bellator season nine welterweight tourney after the company bought out the pro-pot fighter's Legacy FC contract.
