When Batista, real name Dave Bautista, had his originally scheduled MMA debut against Rashid Evans scrapped because Evans went to jail, the race to find a new opponent almost failed to turn up a name. Thankfully it did, eventually, and it's back on.
Before he was main eventing UFC on FUEL TV 5, he was knocking people out at UFC on FUEL TV 1. See how the former collegiate wrestler blasted his way to headliner status with a "Knockout of the Night" against Philip De Fries.
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with UFC on Fuel TV 5 headliner Stipe Miocic about his feelings entering his first main event, facing his fears and preparing for Stevan Struve with former UFC champion Tim Sylvia
Fabricio Werdum and Andrei Arlovski volunteer to fight Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones forgives Dana White, Brian Stann doesn't plan on asking for a title shot, and the complete episode of Countdown to UFC 152 on today's edition of the Morning Report.
Jose Aldo gets into a motorcycle accident, ONE FC adapts PRIDE rules regarding scocer kicks, Manny Pacquiao counter-programs UFC on FOX 5, and Cormier-Mir gets a date on today's edition of the Morning Report.
ONE FC heavyweight fighter Andrei Arlovski rehashes his fight with Tim Sylvia, in which he was disqualified for illegal 'soccer kicks.' Arlovski says he has no regrets, and he's glad he got to kick Sylvia in the face.
ONE FC has announced it will adopt full PRIDE rules for soccer kicks going forward after the Andrei Arlovski vs. Tim Sylvia debacle at ONE FC 5 on Aug. 31.
Batista's MMA debut still on after getting new opponent when Rashid Evans goes to jail
by Geno Mrosko from Cageside Seats on Oct 2, 2012 4:08 PM EDT
History in the Making: Stipe Miocic wins 'Knockout of the Night' by pasting Phil De Fries on FUEL TV
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Sep 27, 2012 10:00 PM EDT
Firefighter Stipe Miocic expects fireworks from Stefan Struve fight
by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Sep 27, 2012 8:00 PM EDT
Fired up: UFC on FUEL TV 5 headliner Stipe Miocic interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Sep 26, 2012 9:00 PM EDT
Andrei Arlovski vs. Devin Cole on tap for World Series of Fighting (WSOF) on Nov. 3 in Las Vegas
by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Sep 25, 2012 11:33 AM EDT
UFC 152: Jon Jones Vs. Vitor Belfort Dissection (Analysis And Prediction)
by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Sep 22, 2012 12:01 PM EDT
Morning Report: Weidman 'Shocked' at Silva vs. Bonnar; Werdum, Arlovski Volunteer to Fight Cormier
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Sep 20, 2012 8:01 AM EDT
Video: Universal Soldier 'Day of Reckoning' preview trailer featuring Andrei Arlovski
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Sep 13, 2012 9:30 PM EDT
People Who Complain About What Happened to UFC 153 Need to Understand the Big Picture
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Sep 13, 2012 9:10 PM EDT
Asian MMA: Exclusive ONE FC 5 Event Photo Gallery - Part 2
by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Sep 6, 2012 1:32 PM EDT
Andrei Arlovski Didn't Mind The No Contest Since He Got To Soccer Kick Tim Sylvia
by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Sep 4, 2012 12:04 PM EDT
Chat Wrap: More of the Jon Jones Saga, Weekend in MMA Recap and Discussion
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Sep 4, 2012 11:09 AM EDT
Morning Report: Return of PRIDE Rules; Tyson Nam Facing Legal Troubles After KO of Bellator Champ
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Sep 4, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
ONE FC's Andrei Arlovski doesn't care about DQ, just wanted to soccer kick Tim Sylvia in the face
by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Sep 3, 2012 10:00 PM EDT
ONE FC Adopts Full Pride Rules For Soccer Kicks
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Sep 3, 2012 6:00 PM EDT
Two Days Late for Andrei Arlovski, ONE FC Adopts Full PRIDE Rules for Soccer Kicks
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Sep 3, 2012 10:00 AM EDT
ONE FC adopts full PRIDE rules for soccer kicks following Andrei Arlovski vs Tim Sylvia no contest
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Sep 2, 2012 11:00 PM EDT
Pat Miletich Says Tim Sylvia Is The Poster Child For Over-Achievement
by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on Sep 1, 2012 1:00 PM EDT
A Look Back at Some of the Greatest Villains
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Sep 1, 2012 10:25 AM EDT
Asian MMA: ONE FC 5 Post-Fight Results, Analysis And Notes From The Arena
by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Sep 1, 2012 8:01 AM EDT