UFC 161 fight card update: Stipe Miocic and Soa Palelei will collide in a Heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) fight inside the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on June 15, 2013.
When Ronda Rousey makes her UFC debut on Saturday night, it will be one of the most talked about first-time appearances for anyone in company history. But looking at other much-heralded debuts, it is hardly a guarantee of long-term success.
Check out the top three upcoming Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) prospects now that the most notable fighter from the world's largest nation, Fedor Emelianenko, has retired from the sport. Fight videos and highlights included.
Manny Pacquiao loses a controversial, indefensible split decision to Timothy Bradley, Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson defeats Ian "Uncle Creep" McCall at UFC on FX 3, and Jose Aldo joins the growing UFC injury list on today's edition of the Morning Report.
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger gives his Bellator 67 preview and predictions. Bellator 67 will showcase a "super fight" between current lightweight champion Michael Chandler and Japanese veteran Akihiro Gono.
Brett Rogers domestic abuse prison sentence will prevent him from obtaining a visa and traveling to fight Tim Sylvia under the DREAM banner as part of the FieLDS 'Genki Desu Ka!!' New Year's Eve event at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Dec. 31, 2011.
At UFC 137, following a third round TKO to Roy Nelson, Mirko Filipovic ended his MMA career. "Cro Cop" spent a decade head kicking his way into fans' hearts.
MMA legend Mirko Cro Cop has one foot out the retirement door on the eve of UFC 137. Can he plant the other one upside Roy Nelson's head before he leaves for good and write his storybook ending?
UFC 161 fight card: Stipe Miocic to square off against Soa Palelei
by MMA Fighting Newswire from MMA Fighting on Mar 6, 2013 11:00 AM EST
UFC 161: Stipe Miocic to fight returning Soa Palelei in Winnipeg on June 15
by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Mar 5, 2013 10:30 PM EST
Soa Palelei returns to UFC heavyweight division with new four-fight contract
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 5, 2013 11:08 AM EST
Ronda Rousey's debut one of the most anticipated in UFC history
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Feb 23, 2013 10:00 AM EST
Judo Chop: The Curious Case of Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic
by Jack Slack from Bloody Elbow on Jul 27, 2012 12:02 PM EDT
Winter Warriors: Finding Next Fedor In Bellator's Russian MMA Prospect Invasion
by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Jul 10, 2012 11:30 PM EDT
Do We Want Our Heroes To Go Out On Top?
by Cory Braiterman from Gals Guide To MMA on Jun 24, 2012 2:57 PM EDT
Bellator Signs Undefeated, Four-Time World Sambo Champion Vitaly Minakov
by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2012 5:30 PM EDT
Morning Report: Manny Pacquiao, Mighty Mouse, and the Winners and Losers of a Busy Fight Weekend
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 11, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
Former Strikeforce Heavyweight Brett Rogers Signs With Bellator
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 5, 2012 10:38 AM EDT
Barnett vs Cormier results recap: Report card for the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix
by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2012 12:00 AM EDT
Bellator 67 preview and predictions for 'Chandler vs Gono' on May 4 in Rama
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 2, 2012 9:00 PM EDT
USA TODAY/MMA NATION April 2012 Consensus Rankings: Heavyweight
by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Apr 26, 2012 6:00 PM EDT
Potential opponents for Hector Lombard's UFC debut
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2012 12:50 PM EDT
Tim Sylvia vs Brett Rogers 'Dream' fight canceled on Dec. 31 in Japan
by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Dec 16, 2011 12:03 AM EST
DREAM Fight Card: Tim Sylvia Vs. Brett Rogers Reportedly Targeted For Japan
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Dec 1, 2011 1:36 PM EST
Report: Tim Sylvia vs Brett Rogers 'DREAM' fight planned for Dec. 31 in Japan
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Dec 1, 2011 12:48 PM EST
Brett Rogers sentenced to 60 days in jail, three years probation for domestic abuse
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Nov 30, 2011 2:50 PM EST
UFC 137 results: So long 'Cro Cop' ... thanks for all the head kicks
by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Oct 30, 2011 6:00 PM EDT
UFC 137's Mirko Cro Cop: One Last Chance To Show What Might Have Been
by Thomas Myers from MMA Nation on Oct 28, 2011 2:46 PM EDT