1. WEC Rising Featherweight Star Jose Aldo Winding Up For A Title Shot

    Brazil has produced some of the finest mixed martial artists the world has ever seen. From Anderson Silva to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to Mauricio Rua, Brazil has churned out devastating strikers, dangerous grapplers, and vicious finishers...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 4 years ago 363 reads 16 comments

  2. An Interview with WEC Featherweight Star Urijah Faber

    A fighter’s mentality is the key to his success. The road less traveled has been the key to success for Urijah Faber. He is known for his laid back California mentality, but his mentality goes beyond the stereotype...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 4 years ago 1,060 reads 6 comments

  3. Total UFC Rankings: Lightweight Division

    After the Sean Sherk-Frankie Edgar fight, it is worth updating the UFC lightweight rankings. Total Rankings incorporate more than just win-loss record. They also incorporate where Dana White & Joe Silva see a fighter in terms of the title equation...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 4 years ago 574 reads 12 comments

  4. A Lyoto Machida-Quinton Jackson Title Fight Likely for The Ultimate: 2009

    A little science is in order for such a speculative title. Let’s start with the rumor that Quinton Jackson and Lyoto Machida will be the two coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 10...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 4 years ago 1,369 reads 20 comments

  5. UFC 98 Fallout: Sorting Out the Lightweight Divison

    Frankie Edgar did what only a minority of fans were predicting when he out decisioned Sean Sherk. Sherk was expected by most to win and move one step closer toward another title shot. Edgar had other intentions and impressed both B...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 4 years ago 673 reads 28 comments

  6. Cain Velasquez on His New UFC 99 Opponent, Cheick Kongo

    Highly-touted heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez was all set to face the toughest test of his young career, preparing to collide with grizzled MMA veteran, Heath Herring, in the co-main event at UFC 99: “The Comeback” on June 13...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 4 years ago 1,402 reads 2 comments

  7. Fedor Emelianekno, Josh Barnett Verbally Agree to Match

    Affliction's third event, featuring a main event of Fedor Emelianekno vs Josh Barnett and taking place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on Aug. 1, should be officially announced within days, according to MMA FanHouse...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 4 years ago 270 reads 9 comments

  8. Is Andrei Arlovski vs. Alistair Overeem on the Heavyweight Horizon?

    While the announcement that Andrei Arlovski would be a part of the June 6 Strikeforce show was certainly sudden, it should come as no surprise...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 4 years ago 748 reads 48 comments

  9. Reed Between the Lines: An Interview with WEC Executive Reed Harris

    They say big things come in small packages. If you’ve seen Miguel Torres, Mike Brown, or Urijah Faber fight, then you’d be hard pressed to dispute that notion...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 4 years ago 304 reads 7 comments

  10. Enter the Dragon: Lyoto Machida UFC 98 Interview Exclusive

    Elusive. Methodical. Unbeaten. There are plenty of adjectives available to describe Lyoto Machida’s style inside the Octagon. One not frequently heard, however, was “aggressive.” That all changed at UFC 94...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about almost 5 years ago 1,401 reads 38 comments

  11. Who Will Be Cung Le's Next Opponent? Four Possibilities for His Return

    Everyone is anticipating the return of Cung Le. In my recent interview with Scott Coker, he let us know that Le will be back in action during the second half of 2009...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 4,398 reads 18 comments

  12. An Exclusive Interview With UFC Middleweight Dan Miller

    If Miller Light was everything you wanted in a beer (and less), then Dan Miller might be everything you want in an MMA fighter (with less hype)...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 281 reads 1 comments

  13. Will Urijah Faber Throw Mike Brown A Curveball in Their WEC Rematch?

    Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Stockton Ports-Rancho Cucamonga Quakes game on Friday, May 8. For all you baseball/mma fans, the Ports hit a walk-off home-run to down the Quakes 8-7...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 260 reads 8 comments

  14. An Exclusive Interview with UFC Heavyweight Cain Velasquez

    Forget everything you ever knew about heavyweight fighters in the UFC. The days of beer bellies and pear-shaped goliaths that once made a spectacle of the most watched weight class in all of combat sports are mercifully, coming to an end...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 1,193 reads 14 comments

  15. Will Anderson Silva's “Web” Stick to the UFC's 205-Pound Division?

    Unless you have been living under a proverbial rock, then you are familiar with Anderson Silva’s next opponent. It is none other then former light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 432 reads 19 comments

  16. Why the Business of MMA Needs Strikeforce

    Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover once said, “Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive to progress...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 316 reads 15 comments

  17. Shark Fights 4 Results and Recap: Don Frye and Jesse Taylor Victorious

    Regional MMA was on display yesterday (May 2) in the “South Plains” of West Texas when “Shark Fights 4,” the fourth installment from the upstart organization based out ...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 255 reads 4 comments

  18. Battle in the Cage, Battle in Life: Shark Fights President Jim Larson

    Brian: Jim, it’s an honor to speak with you. Tell us about your journey into MMA, the Shark Fights, and promotion and why the Children’s Miracle Network is so important to both you and your MMA organization...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 314 reads 7 comments

  19. Rex Richards and Jesse Taylor, Two MMA “Shark Fights 4” Fighters, Speak

    Rex RichardsBrian: How have you been able to translate your NFL experience into a practical application for the sport of MMA?Rex Richards: Being in the NFL, I have always been able to tackle ...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 155 reads 0 comments

  20. “Shark Fight 4” PPV: Don Frye, TUF 7's Jessie Taylor Ready to Fight

    Tomorrow night, regional MMA will be on display in the “South Plains” of West Texas. Lubbock, Texas will welcome “Shark Fight 4,” the fourth installment from the upstart organization based out of Amarillo, Texas...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 411 reads 0 comments

  21. UFC 101 vs. UFC 102: Which Fight Card Would You Rather Buy?

    With the anouncementof Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin for UFC 101 and Demian Maia vs. Nate Marquardt for UFC 102 both fight cards solidified strong co-main events...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 860 reads 15 comments

  22. Demian Maia Confirms Fight with Nate Marquardt, Set for UFC 102

    Demian Maia has confirmed (on his website) the exclusive news Inside Fights reported a few days ago. He’ll be meeting fellow middleweight contender Nate Marquardt in a battle later this summer to determine the No...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 133 reads 13 comments

  23. UFC Signs Anderson Silva-Forrest Griffin Fight for UFC 101

    Kevin Iole over at Yahoo Sports is confirming that the UFC has signed the Anderson Silva-Forrest Griffin fight for UFC 101. It will serve as the co-main event to the lightweight title fight between B...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 1,488 reads 8 comments

  24. Will Anderson Silva Fight Across the Pond?

    Inside Fight's Jeremy Botter is reporting that Anderson Silva will moonlight at light heavyweight for a second time. This time with more resonance perhaps...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 603 reads 31 comments

  25. Will Anderson Silva Sleepwalk Through the Rest of His MMA Career?

    Caption: Will Anderson Silva rediscover his "zen-fighter" state of mind? Since UFC 97 expired, there has been a lot of chatter about what exactly is wrong with Anderson Silva. A lot of theories have been put forth...

    Brian Oswald Written by Brian Oswald about 4 years ago 184 reads 11 comments