Vitor Belfort should have earned a middleweight title shot based on his first-round knockout win over former Strikeforce champ Luke Rockhold, while another Strikeforce alum, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, added his name to the top contender list Saturday.
Vitor Belfort was victorious once against in his home country of Brazil by defeating Luke Rockhold the main event of UFC on FX 8 on Saturday (May 18, 2013). After a successful performance we ask; what's next for "The Phenom"?
UFC on FX 8 results: Vitor Belfort head kicks his way into the top middleweight spot after stopping Luke Rockhold in the first round of their main event on Saturday night (May 18, 2013) at Arena Jaragua, in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with UFC on FX 8 preliminary card fighter Mike Rio about fighting outside the US for the first time, preparing himself mentally and why he's representing the charity Autism Speaks in this exclusive interview.
Duane Ludwig has seemingly revitalized Team Alpha Male with his unique brand of coaching. But what's so unique about his methods? Well, if you guessed smoking weed during film study, then you'd be right.
UFC middleweight Rousimar Palhares is currently serving a nine-month suspension. But when he returns, "Toquinho" may come back to a brand new division.
Eleven-fight UFC veteran Rousimar Palhares could be on his way out of the middleweight division, as the Brazilian recently stated he has the desire to drop to welterweight if he's physically capable.
Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC 159: "Jones vs. Sonnen" edition, featuring main card winners Jon Jones, Michael Bisping, Roy Nelson, Phil Davis and Pat Healy. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes.
The mixed martial arts community reacts to Jon Jones' crushing victory over Chael Sonnen, his grisly broken toe, Michael Bisping's battle with Alan Belcher, and more.
After about a month of working with Hector Lombard, Mike Dolce says the UFC middleweight is capable of moving south to welterweight right now, but a final decision remains to be made.
The wild world of Chael Sonnen doesn't end as he claims his UFC contract expired months ago. And in real life, he was attacked by a Brazilian fan at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale in Las Vegas.
The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world. This edition includes more fighters who are changing divisions, Chael Sonnen's countdown, and much more.
Hector Lombard, UFC welterweight fighter? Maybe a middleweight no more, "Lightning" has set sights on possible move to 170-pound division. He has enlisted the services of nutritionist Mike Dolce to determine if he can make the 15-pound cut.
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's UFC on Fuel TV 9 main event between Gegard Mousasi and late injury replacement Ilir Latifi. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.
Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FX 8
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 4:00 PM EDT
UFC on FX 8 results recap: Who is next for Vitor Belfort?
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 1:00 PM EDT
UFC on FX 8 results: Meet Vitor Belfort, your new middleweight number one contender
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 11:47 PM EDT
Mike Rio fighting for a cause greater than himself at UFC on FX 8 (MMAmania.com exclusive)
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 12:30 PM EDT
Morning Report: Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva; Nick Diaz's War MMA targeting summer debut
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 8:07 AM EDT
UFC Tweet of the Day: Photo of Hector Lombard's disgusting cauliflower ear
by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 14, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
Morning Report: Duane Ludwig says his secret to breaking down fight film is watching while 'high on marijuana'
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 9, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
MMA Roundtable: Fighters and media, Fight Master, Sonnen vs. Silva, and Rockhold
by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 2:30 PM EDT
Morning Report: Rousimar Palhares considering drop to welterweight
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
UFC Quick Quote: Rousimar Palhares considering a move to the welterweight division
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 5, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for UFC 159 main card winners?
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 8:00 PM EDT
UFC 159 in Tweets: Pros react to Jones vs. Sonnen, Jones' gruesome broken toe, Bisping vs. Belcher, more
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 28, 2013 1:23 AM EDT
Mike Dolce says Hector Lombard can make 170, but final decision remains to be made
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 25, 2013 11:02 AM EDT
Nate Diaz, Papy Abedi, and others announcing weight class changes
by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Apr 22, 2013 1:00 PM EDT
Morning Report: Chael Sonnen attacked by Brazilian fan, claims UFC contract expired four months ago
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 19, 2013 8:12 AM EDT
How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter - More fighters dropping down, Sonnen's Countdown
by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Apr 10, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
UFCs Hector Lombard to make welterweight test cut after upcoming nose surgery
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 10, 2013 2:00 AM EDT
Morning Report: Matt Mitrione runs afoul of the UFC's Code of Conduct with an attack on transgender fighter Fallon Fox
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 9, 2013 8:24 AM EDT
Hector Lombard announces partnership with Mike Dolce
by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Apr 8, 2013 1:00 PM EDT
UFC on Fuel TV 9 fight card: Gegard Mousasi vs Ilir Latifi preview
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 5, 2013 7:38 PM EDT