1. McCall Looking to Re-Ignite Title Run with Victory over Benavidez at UFC 156

    The UFC made headlines in late 2011 when it announced the addition of a flyweight division. To kick off the action in the 125-pound weight class, the organization set up a four-man ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 3,258 reads 9 comments

  2. Jon Fitch Back on the Grind Against Maia at UFC 156

    It is impossible to talk about the top welterweight fighters in the world without mentioning Jon Fitch . The AKA staple has been a perennial contender for the past five years, as he's dominated a collection of the division's best...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 2,513 reads 17 comments

  3. Weidman: 'I Want to Fight Anderson Silva on 4th of July Weekend'

    The race to grab the next shot at Anderson Silva 's middleweight title has been a heated one. From promised title shots and failed opportunities to "The Spider's" camp commenting ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 9,586 reads 220 comments

  4. Gray Maynard: 'Whether Now or Later, Pettis and I Are on a Collision Course'

    Gray Maynard is set on making 2013 the year he climbs back to title contention. After a knee injury forced him out of a scheduled bout with Joe Lauzon at UFC 155, "The Bully" ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 9,776 reads 80 comments

  5. UFC 156: "Super Fight" with Aldo Just the Next Big Fight for Frankie Edgar

    In the promo for this weekend's UFC 156 , Joe Rogan 's voice can be heard describing the greatness of Jose Aldo, as action clips of the featherweight champion brutalizing past opponents play in a stylized montage...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 6,340 reads 58 comments

  6. Lamas Believes He's Earned the Opportunity to Fight for UFC Featherweight Title

    If Ricardo Lamas wasn't on your radar coming into UFC on Fox 6, he certainly is now. After an injury forced Erik Koch out of his previous title shot against Jose Aldo at UFC 153, ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 6,830 reads 30 comments

  7. UFC on Fox 6: Erik Koch Looking to Regain Title Shot with Victory over Lamas

    It has been a long road back to the Octagon for Erik Koch. When the 24-year-old steps into cage this Saturday night in Chicago, 16 months will have passed since the last time he mixed it up with an opponent on the sport's stage...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 3,296 reads 8 comments

  8. UFC on Fox 6: John Dodson's Challenging Road to Title Contention

    John Dodson is just days away from the biggest fight of his career. On Saturday night in Chicago, "The Magician" will step in against UFC flyweight champion Demetrius Johnson in ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 2,531 reads 9 comments

  9. Pettis Determined to Prove He's a Top Contender in UFC Lightweight Division

    Being one of the most promising young talents in a sport as competitive as mixed martial arts is a position that comes with interesting conditions. As a fighter’s profile elevates, the intensity increases with every step...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 2,136 reads 11 comments

  10. UFC on Fox 6: Glover Teixeira 'This Is My Time'

    On Saturday night, two of the UFC's top light heavyweights will collide in Chicago as Quinton "Rampage" Jackson squares off with Glover Teixeira at UFC on Fox 6 ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 4,071 reads 24 comments

  11. Ryan Bader's Climb Back to Contention Begins with Matyushenko

    In a sport like mixed martial arts, the education process is unique. When the moving parts are all firing in sync and victory is achieved, a fighter experiences the thrill of success and validation of sacrifices made...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 4,674 reads 20 comments

  12. Ricardo Lamas Coming Home for UFC on Fox 6

    Things in the UFC featherweight division are about to get downright nasty. Despite being one of the organization's newest weight classes, the battle for contender status at 145 pounds has become intense...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 3,334 reads 5 comments

  13. Who Gets Anderson Silva Next Following Bisping Loss?

    The stage was set for Michael Bisping in Sao Paulo, Brazil. UFC President Dana White put a guaranteed title shot against Anderson Silva on the table, and all "The Count" had to do was defeat Vitor Belfort in the main event of UFC on FX 7...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 30,939 reads 128 comments

  14. Chris Lytle Looks Back at Career, Moves Forward with New Endeavor

    It is a rare occurrence in mixed martial arts to see a fighter walk away on his own terms. Far too many times in the past, things have gone in the complete opposite direction...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 5,864 reads 21 comments

  15. UFC on FX 7: All Eyes on Michael Bisping

    Michael Bisping is one fight away from getting everything he wants, and the the only obstacle standing between the former TUF winner and a long-awaited shot at middleweight king Anderson Silva is Vitor Belfort ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 2,772 reads 13 comments

  16. Meet Me by the Bike Rack: An Old School Throwdown MMA Fans Can't Miss

    There is something about a fight that appeals to our primal senses. By saying this, I'm not talking about the often touted "big fight" feel where there is something special in the ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 11,216 reads 27 comments

  17. Andrew Craig Looking to Make a Statement Against Markes in Brazil

    Taking a fight in hostile territory has proven to shake even the most experienced fighters, but it is becoming routine for Andrew Craig...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 1,992 reads 1 comments

  18. Jose Aldo: 'This Fight Is a Chance to Prove What I Can Do'

    The term “ superfight ” has been thrown around the MMA scene a lot over the past several months...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 5,446 reads 29 comments

  19. Michael Chandler Ready for Hawn, Excited for Next Chapter on Spike TV

    The wait is almost over for Michael Chandler. After blitzing his way through the Bellator lightweight tournament and toppling one of the world's best at 155 pounds in 2011, the following year was at the opposite end of the spectrum...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 2,477 reads 9 comments

  20. How Does Daniel Cormier Stack Up Against Frank Mir and Jon Jones?

    There was a lot of pressure on Daniel Cormier 's shoulders going into Saturday night. The buzz regarding his eventual UFC debut was building solid momentum, but in the pre -fight ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 10,861 reads 103 comments

  21. The Next Chapter Could Be Best of Nate Marquardt's Career

    Few things come easily in the sport of mixed martial arts. In a realm where success is based on a fighter's ability to impose their skill set on the opposition, the process alone is grueling...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 3,383 reads 9 comments

  22. Vitor Belfort: A Warrior Reborn

    Throughout a legendary career filled with triumph, defeat, validation and hardship, Vitor Belfort is still standing tall...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 9,753 reads 42 comments

  23. Daniel Cormier Comes Full Circle in Strikeforce Finale

    There are few fighters with more buzz surrounding them at the moment than Daniel Cormier . The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner's impending arrival into the UFC fold ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 5 months ago 4,731 reads 1 comments

  24. The Reality of High Risk/Low Reward Fights

    In mixed martial arts, the saying "anything can happen" has become cliche, but that doesn't change the fact that it is a completely accurate statement. Upsets happen. Game plans fail...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 5 months ago 4,779 reads 7 comments

  25. Strikeforce Finale Still a High-Stakes Event

    This Saturday night in Oklahoma City, the books will officially close on Strikeforce. For the past six years the San Jose-based promotion has been one of MMA 's top organizations...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 5 months ago 3,524 reads 5 comments