TNA ran its first show ever on this date in history, with Ken Shamrock winning a Gauntlet for the Gold before defeating Malice to become the NWA heavyweight champion.
Former UFC champion and new Bellator acquisition Rampage Jackson already debuted on Spike TV Thursday night, doing a pro wrestling confrontation with Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle.
The retirement of Forrest Griffin brings back memories of one of UFC's greatest fights ever, and of a rare fighter who for years, got more popular every time he won - or lost.
Until this week, every fighter chosen for the UFC Hall of Fame was both a major champion, and dominant force in their eras. But after July, with the induction of Stephan Bonnar, that can never be said again.
After retiring from the sport in 2013, UFC President Dana White has announced Forrest Griffin and Stephen Bonnar will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this July at the UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dana White called a third UFC heavyweight title fight between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos a "no-brainer" after both heavyweights scored big wins on Saturday night.
Have you ever wondered just who were the fighters in the early UFC events. Here's a brief rundown of every fighter at UFC 1 and what became of their careers.
There was much to love about UFC on FX 8 on Saturday evening, but there was plenty to dislike as well. It's time to separate the signal from the noise.
When Kimbo Slice fought Seth Petruzelli, fans thought it would be an easy win for the "Youtube Sensation". Instead, it led to the downward spiral of an entire company!
Preliminary indications have the Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen light heavyweight title match on April 27 as drawing the UFC's second-best number of the year.
Now that Jon Jones has tied Tito Ortiz's record for light heavyweight title defenses, we take a closer look at their careers, how they are similar, and their impacts on the sport.
Tito Ortiz was complimentary after Jon Jones tied his record of five straight UFC light heavyweight title defenses. But does Ortiz think he'd get the better of Jones if the two met up in their primes? "Of course."
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones discusses how his current title reign stacks up against the most successful 205-pound champion in UFC history, Tito Ortiz.
Despite a very public suspension and alleged fine for breaking the UFC's Code of Conduct with transphobic comments made about Fallon Fox, Matt Mitrione's suspension has been lifted after just two weeks. He's also got a fight at UFC on FOX 8.
UFC 159 preview: 35 facts related to Saturday's (April 27, 2013) Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen-led mixed martial arts (MMA) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Mike Bohn hits fight fans with another set of fight facts.
There is hardly a silver lining when the biggest star on a show has to pull out days before the event, but there are always things to learn when going forward.
On this date in TNA history: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling runs its first show
by Geno Mrosko from Cageside Seats on Jun 19, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
UFC 3: The fighter redux
by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Jun 13, 2013 9:00 AM EDT
Rampage's pro wrestling debut put in featured position
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 6, 2013 11:40 PM EDT
Forrest Griffin's unique fan appeal may never be duplicated
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 2, 2013 9:00 AM EDT
Lack of reaction to Stephan Bonnar UFC Hall of Fame announcement speaks volumes
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 30, 2013 2:00 PM EDT
Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame this July
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 26, 2013 3:30 PM EDT
Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar named to UFC Hall of Fame
by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 26, 2013 3:16 AM EDT
Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos 3 will likely happen before year is out
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 26, 2013 3:12 AM EDT
UFC 1: The fighter redux
by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on May 22, 2013 5:00 PM EDT
Signal to Noise: UFC on FX 8's best and worst
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 4:00 PM EDT
UFC rewind: Watching UFC 2 on the new UFC Select YouTube channel
by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 17, 2013 3:59 PM EDT
The night Kimbo Slice closed Elite XC
by Matthew Kaplowitz from Bloody Elbow on May 14, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Jones vs. Sonnen draws UFC's second-best PPV numbers of the year
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 1:57 PM EDT
Jon Jones and Tito Ortiz: A closer look at two of the top light heavyweights ever
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 5, 2013 9:00 AM EDT
Tito Ortiz: If somebody breaks my record, it should be Jon Jones
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 29, 2013 3:48 PM EDT
UFC 159: Jon Jones compares his title reign with record-holder Tito Ortiz
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM EDT
Fightweets: Why Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche rocks
by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 26, 2013 1:00 PM EDT
Morning Report: Matt Mitrione's suspension lifted, faces Brendan Schaub at UFC on FOX 8
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 25, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
UFC 159 preview: 35 facts about ‘Jones vs. Sonnen' in Newark on April 27
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2013 11:00 PM EDT
Alexander Gustafsson injury put UFC in bad position, but situation could've been handled better
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 5, 2013 2:00 PM EDT