Couture, Jackson on 'Fight Master' being different
Despite a narrow window of creative room, Spike TV and Bellator are betting there's enough for one more addition to the reality fight show genre. Randy Couture and Greg Jackson explain why Fight Master is different and why it will connect with fans.
Chat Wrap: UFC 162, Bellator 96, Fight Master talk
Join Luke Thomas for the MMA Fighting weekly live chat. Today's topics include a preview of UFC 162 and Bellator 96, discussion of 'Fight Master' and answering other reader questions/comments. It kicks off at 1 p.m. ET.
Bellator 96 predictions
Can Lawal get back on track after being derailed during season 8? After two years in prison, what does Koppenhaver really have to offer? I answer these questions and more with my predictions for Bellator 96.
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Monday's show featured interviews with Randy Couture, Anthony Pettis, Josh Burkman, Muhammed Lawal, Ed Soares and Dave Meltzer.
MMA Roundtable: Pettis' next move, free-agent risk
Dave Doyle and Mike Chiappetta debate what Anthony Pettis should do after his unfortunate injury, whether more free agents should follow Roy Nelson's lead, Bellator's "Fight Master" series, and the best of 2013 so far.
Couture, Jackson on 'Fight Master' being different
Despite a narrow window of creative room, Spike TV and Bellator are betting there's enough for one more addition to the reality fight show genre. Randy Couture and Greg Jackson explain why Fight Master is different and why it will connect with fans.
Chat Wrap: UFC 162, Bellator 96, Fight Master talk
Join Luke Thomas for the MMA Fighting weekly live chat. Today's topics include a preview of UFC 162 and Bellator 96, discussion of 'Fight Master' and answering other reader questions/comments. It kicks off at 1 p.m. ET.
Bellator 96 predictions
Can Lawal get back on track after being derailed during season 8? After two years in prison, what does Koppenhaver really have to offer? I answer these questions and more with my predictions for Bellator 96.
Watch The MMA Hour now
Monday's show featured interviews with Randy Couture, Anthony Pettis, Josh Burkman, Muhammed Lawal, Ed Soares and Dave Meltzer.
Lombard heads to welterweight, wants Marquardt
The former Bellator middleweight champion confirmed to FUEL TV's "UFC Tonight" on Tuesday that his next fight will take place at 170 pounds.
For New York MMA, it's wait until next year, again
The possibility of sanctioned mixed martial arts in the Empire State in 2013 went up in flames, after the Democratic party tabled the bill instead of taking it for a vote on the state Assembly floor.
St-Pierre-Hendricks slated for Nov. 16 in Vegas
The UFC's 20th anniversary show will feature at least one title fight.
Lamas off UFC 162; Munoz-Boetsch promoted to PPV
Just days after the UFC decided to give Chan Sung Jung, not Lamas, a title fight against Jose Aldo at UFC 163, Lamas, who was supposed to fight Jung at UFC 162 before Anthony Pettis' injury, was taken off UFC 162, as well.
'Korean Zombie' admits he feels bad for Lamas
Chan Sung Jung talks about getting a UFC featherweight title shot before contender Ricardo Lamas, his reaction to the news, how he expects to beat champion Jose Aldo, and more.
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26UFC 161 post-fight scrum video
UFC president Dana White blasts Steve Mazzagatti and discusses a whole host of topics after the UFC 161 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg.
Morning Report
With a decorated grappling background, plus youth and athleticism on his side, Chris Weidman is said to have all the tools to dethrone Anderson Silva. But the champion... well, let's just say he isn't worried.
Paul Kelly sentenced to prison
Veteran fighter Paul Kelly was sentenced to prison for his role in a drug-trafficking ring.
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30Spong: 'King of the Ring' documentary, part II
Tyrone Spong returns to the kickboxing ring Saturday night at GLORY 9 in New York as part of the promotion's light heavyweight tournament. The producers of popular "The Reem" documentary series followed Spong as he prepared for the tournament.
The Forward Roll: UFC 161 edition
What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event, including free agent Roy Nelson.
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- MMA Roundtable: Pettis' next move, free-agent risk
- Lombard heads to welterweight, wants Marquardt
- Couture, Jackson on 'Fight Master' being different
- Bellator 96 predictions
- For New York MMA, it's wait until next year, again
- St-Pierre-Hendricks slated for Nov. 16 in Vegas
- Lamas off UFC 162; Munoz-Boetsch promoted to PPV
- Chat Wrap: UFC 162, Bellator 96, Fight Master talk
- 'Korean Zombie' admits he feels bad for Lamas
- Morning Report
UFC 161 Results: Evans vs. Henderson
Keep up with UFC 161 results for Saturday night's UFC 161 event from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg.
UFC says Boston show is not in jeopardy
UFC put tickets on sale Tuesday for its Aug. 17 show in Boston, and said the show is not in any jeopardy, even though a local newspaper indicated a regulatory issue could have threatened the event.
UFC 161 prelims do third-lowest number on FX
With a show that didn't have the appeal of the other pay-per-view shows so far this year, the prelims on FX reflected that, while WSOF 3 remained close to the other two shows.
Two fights added to UFC 164 fight card
A pair of middlweight fights have been added to the upcoming UFC 164 event on Aug. 31 in Milwaukee.
Lawal unmoved by Petruzelli’s trash talk, skillset
It was one of 2013's most stunning images -- unheralded Emanuel Newton catching an unconscious Muhammed Lawal in his arms. For some, suffering such a shocking defeat would become the stuff of nightmares. But not for the man they call "King Mo."
UFC 161 medical suspensions: Evans on shelf
Among the key sidelinings after last Saturday night's action is light heavyweight Rashad Evans, who will require a doctor's clearance before being cleared for his next bout.
Morning Report
Kenny Florian says he used to protest Steve Mazzagatti refereeing his fights, while the UFC's August 17th event in Boston could reportedly be in jeopardy due to government red tape.
Anthony Pettis 'stuck on the back of the bus'
Snake-bit contender Anthony Pettis is frustrated after once again having a title shot slip out of his hands.
Signal to Noise: UFC 161's best and worst
There was much to love and hate about UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson. Let's separate the winners from the losers, the best from the worst and the signal from the noise.
Burkman on Mazzagatti criticism, career rebirth
After his biggest win in years, Josh Burkman explained what was behind his late-career surge and commented on the shots taken at referee Steve Mazzagatti after he failed to see Jon Fitch had been choked unconscious.
WSOF 3 salaries: Burkman, Fitch top list
Josh Burkman and Jon Fitch were well-paid for their 41 seconds of work on Friday night.
