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Joe Warren now training with Greg Jackson after working together to film 'Fight Master'

Conflict of interest? While they may have been rivals during filming of Spike TV's Fight Master, which debuts tonight (June 19, 2013) at 10 p.m. ET following the conclusion of Bellator 96, Joe Warren and Greg Jackson have actually teamed...Show More Summary

Knockout of the Day: Finally, A Cecil Peoples-Reffed Fight That Doesn’t End in (Complete) Disaster

I hate to come off sounding judgemental in today's politically correct MMA landscape, but be honest: When you first looked at the tatted-up, semi-chiseled gentleman in the white shorts, then looked at his opponent, the bushy-browed IT...Show More Summary

Strategic Call-Out Alert: Lombard Wants Marquardt at 170, Big Nog Hoping to Topple Struve in December

("That guy on the right? Yeah, let's go with him." Photo via Getty Images.) Although Hector Lombard's UFC career hasn't exactly gotten off to the start he probably hoped it would, it appears that the former Bellator middleweight kingpin...Show More Summary

Awful Video of the Day: The McDojo 5th-Degree Black Belt Test

(What you're about to see...is real. Props: THEWMAAChannel via Reddit/MMA) You may have already read the depressing accounts of "McDojo"-type martial arts schools written by our own Brian J. D'Souza and Seth Falvo, but here's some visual...Show More Summary

Georges St. Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks Booked for UFC 20th Anniversary Show, Nov. 16th in Las Vegas

("Someday," Johny thought. "Someday I'll be the one with all the beverages." / Photo via Sherdog) As confirmed in a report from Ariel Helwani on yesterday's installment of UFC Tonight, welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will make his long-awaited title defense against Johny Hendricks on November 16th in Las Vegas (venue TBA). Show More Summary

King Mo Lawal Talks Fickle Fans, Newton's Fluke Win and His Path to the Gold

It's been six months since former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion "King" Mo Lawal made his debut with Bellator, and while not everything has gone right inside the cage, life is good on the outside. Lawal inked his deal with the...Show More Summary

Fight philosophy: Ronda Rousey's coach Leo Frincu interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

Leo Frincu knows motivation. Growing up in poverty in the final days of communist Romania, he managed to become a world champion wrestler by the time he was 18 years old. Frincu completely started over to chase the dream of freedom in the United States, quitting his job on the national team. Show More Summary

Gross Video of the Day: Cat Zingano Gets Her Melon-Knee Drained, Can’t Bear to Watch the Horror

Grizzly injury videos are quickly becoming this month's Harlem Shake videos amongst the MMA community. Just last week, Mark Hunt videotaped the aftermath of what we can only assume was a horrific Blunderbuss accident, and today, CatShow More Summary

MMA Bracketology: Re-Imagining the UFC 2, UFC 3, And UFC 6 Tournaments

(And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why history must be re-written.) By Matt Saccaro Tournaments seem like a great way to determine the best competitor from a group of athletes. You have 8 (or 16 or 32 or whatever the number) fighters, put them in a bracket, and then let them fight it out. Show More Summary

Absurd Betting Line of the Day: King Mo is a 15-1 Favorite Against Seth Petruzelli, Who Will Probably Beat Him

(Be honest: How many of you were even aware that this fight was happening? / Image via Facebook.com/King.Mo.FH) Props to @MMAdamMartin for giving us the heads up that Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal is currently as high as a -1545 betting favorite in his scheduled match against Seth Petruzelli this Wednesday at Bellator 96. Show More Summary

UFC 162: Weidman vs. Silva Trailer, Various Fighters Hype up Weidman

The UFC is taking a three-week hiatus until their next event, UFC 162, but that doesn't mean they aren't going to start promoting the main event between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman right now. The new 30-second trailer is about Weidman's...Show More Summary

‘UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman’ Video Promo — If You Think Anderson Is Going to Lose, You’re in Good Company

Over the past few years, the UFC has used a number of different hooks to lure you into buying Anderson Silva's fights on pay-per-view, from building Silva up as a supernaturally-gifted phenom to acknowledging the ridiculousness of his matchups. Show More Summary

Royler Gracie on Eddie Bravo Rematch: “Some People Like to Talk, Some People Like to Fight” [VIDEO]

(Video via YouTube.com/CagePotato. Subscribe, dammit!) At the age of 47, BJJ legend (and retired MMA fighter) Royler Gracie is preparing to return to competition later this year at Metamoris 3 (date/venue TBA), in a grappling rematch with Eddie Bravo. Show More Summary

UFC Conspiracy Theory of the Day: Anthony Pettis Is Going to Steal TJ Grant’s Title Shot

(And that "Showtime Kick"? As fake as the moon landing. / Photo via MMAWeekly) As we've already discussed, the upcoming UFC 164 lightweight title fight between Benson Henderson and TJ Grant isn't exactly capturing the hearts and minds of MMA fans, and could potentially tank on pay-per-view. Show More Summary

UFC 161: Dan Henderson Deserves Rematch with Rashad Evans After Split Decision

Rashad Evans defeated Dan Henderson in UFC 161 due to the opinion of a single judge. Evans earned the victory by split decision on Saturday night, two judges scoring the fight 29-28 in his favor and the third 29-28 for Henderson, according to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. Show More Summary

UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson — Main Card Results and Commentary

(No shoving? No forehead bumping? No repeated demands that one fighter treat the other like a bitch? Come on guys, you gotta give us something here. / Photo courtesy of MMAFighting.com) The UFC makes its first stop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, tonight, and yes, the lineup is somewhat garbage-ass. Show More Summary

UFC Quick Quote: Jake Shields will fight Tyron Woodley with ‘a chip on his shoulder' at UFC 161

"When people start talking, you're going to respond. Most people come out respectful and I think he's been somewhat respectful, Woodley, but he's just counting Jake out and that's stupid. No one likes to be told that they're not good...Show More Summary

[VIDEO] Sad Fight Of The Day: Riddick Bowe Gets Beat Up in Muay Thai Bout

Riddick Bowe was once the boxing heavyweight champion of the world. That was a long time ago. The forty five year-old last fought and won in the boxing ring five years ago. By that time, he was already obese but was still able to out-point journeyman Gene Pukall. Show More Summary

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