When you’re at the top or near the top of the food chain in the UFC, you can expect to be called out frequently by just about everybody, especially former champions. Right now, Junior dos Santos is widely regarded as the #2 Heavyweight in the UFC. Apparently that didn’t sit well with former champion Frank Mir, who recently said in an interview that he’s bigger and hits harder than JDS. Recently, JDS responded with some interesting comments of his own. Here are all the details. ...

Welcome back fans and friends, it’s time for another one of my start-of-month recap posts, highlighting the biggest moments and best fighters of the previous month of MMA action. After a brief hiatus, “Fighter of the Month” returns to cover the huge amount of action we got in June 2011. In June we had all three major MMA promotions put on some very solid cards, with several amazing finishes and a mostly-fantastic “Perfect Storm” weekend. So, as you would expect, it’s tough to pick one fighter out of all the rest and crown him this month’s best fighter. But ultimately, I decided to go with the unstoppable Heavyweight wrecking machine that punched his ticket to the UFC Heavyweight Championship this month. So here’s why Junior dos Santos earns my pick for June 2011’s “Fighter of the Month”. ...

It’s that time once again, fans and friends. Another major MMA event has come and gone, and it’s time for my unofficial “Best Performance of the Night” award. UFC 131 was a solid event overall, with several entertaining finishes and quite a few epic moments. But one man’s overall performance stood out well above the rest, even though he didn’t finish his fight. Nevertheless, he displayed all the skills necessary to call him one of the most complete fighters in the UFC. Here’s why Junior dos Santos took home “Best Performance of the Night”. ...

UFC 131 “Dos Santos vs. Carwin” featured a few average fights, a few good ones, and a few great ones. Sprinkled here and there were some good finishes, including several shocking KO’s. But which stars shined brightest, and what moments will fans be talking about in the following weeks? Here’s my take on the matter: my top 5 best moments of UFC 131. ...

UFC 131 is now in the history books, and it was an interesting and mostly-entertaining night of fights. Now once again it’s time to ask: what’s next? What does the future hold after Junior dos Santos dismantled Shane Carwin? What happens now that Kenny Florian has successfully debuted in his fourth weight class? Here’s my answer to just that: a new edition of my “What’s Next for the Winners and Losers” series of articles, now featuring UFC 131 “Dos Santos vs. Carwin”. ...

Another Saturday gone, another live UFC Pay-Per-View down. This time it was UFC 131, featuring a main event between Shane Carwin and Junior dos Santos. Seven free preliminary fights were made available, with several highlight-reel stoppages occurring. The Pay-Per-View portion was also interesting, with Kenny Florian beating out Diego Nunes in the co-main event to likely become the next UFC Featherweight Championship challenger. And in the main event, Junior dos Santos sealed his fate as the next UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger with a three-round destruction of Shane Carwin. Here are the full results as well as some early commentary on UFC 131: “Dos Santos vs. Carwin”. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to another edition of “Finally Final Thoughts”. FFT is used mostly for major cards when I’ve said all I can say and yet still want to say more. I’ve given my predictions, my previews, my analysis, and more… and now it’s time for a final wrap up. These are all my other, assorted thoughts still on my mind as we get closer and closer to UFC 131: “Dos Santos vs. Carwin”. Let’s get started. ...

We’re now only a few days away from UFC 131: “Dos Santos vs. Carwin”. In the main event, a shot at the UFC Heavyweight Championship will more than likely be on the line as knockout artists Shane Carwin and Junior dos Santos meet in the middle of the Octagon. The co-main event will also be an interesting match-up, as Kenny Florian fights in his fourth weight class and will debut as a Featherweight against Diego Nunes. As is customary, here is my official “picks and predictions” post (covering who I think will win and why), now featuring UFC 131: “Dos Santos vs. Carwin”. ...

On June 11, 2001, the UFC will hold its highly-anticipated “Dos Santos vs. Carwin” event, featuring Heavyweight wrecking machines Junior dos Santos and Shane Carwin going toe-to-toe. Also, Kenny Florian fights at Featherweight for the first time in his career in a fight against Diego Nunes that has serious championship implications. Still, some fans may be asking themselves: what are the best reasons to check out this card? Here’s my answer to just that: 5 reasons to watch UFC 131: “Dos Santos vs. Carwin”. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to the latest edition of “Crash Course”. “Crash Course” is a series of articles designed to give readers a quick rundown on all the relevant information they need to know heading into an upcoming major MMA event. Everything from why you should watch, what you should expect in the co-main and main event, and even where and when you can find it on TV is all covered in detail. So let’s get right to it with today’s edition, featuring UFC 131: “Dos Santos vs. Carwin”. ...

And now, fans and friends, it’s time for the second half of my traditional two-part “start of month” posts. After previewing the major cards set to go down this month, it’s now time for me to give my thoughts on what my favorite fights will be. June is a huge month for MMA: at one point, there’s going to be three different events from three different companies in three days. It doesn’t get much more crazier than that. So with all the can’t-miss events heading our way, what are the absolutely-can’t-miss fights? Here’s what I think. ...

Former UFC Heavyweight and Interim Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir finds himself at a career crossroads once again. Mir is on a two-fight win-streak with one stoppage, but that one stoppage came after three very tedious rounds of non-action against Mirko Filipovic. His recent three-round manhandling of Roy Nelson has also been subject to criticism. So, where does Frank Mir rank in the UFC’s increasingly-crowded upper-echelon? Here are five opponents that would really prove whether or not Mir will be fighting for a championship anytime soon. ...

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is now stuck between a rock and a hard place. Lesnar, the largest pay-per-view draw in the UFC, has recently been sidelined once again with a second battle with diverticulitis, an intestinal disease which previously had him sit out from active competition for just under a year due to the severity of the condition. Brock was originally scheduled to be taking on Junior dos Santos in a title eliminator at UFC 131 where the two men were to headline the event. Now, Lesnar has since been replaced by former interim champion Shane Carwin, to which current titleholder Cain Velasquez thinks that the promotion made the right decision. ...

With the sudden departure of Brock Lesnar, the UFC 131 fight card has been undergoing some significant changes. First and foremost, the new main event will feature Shane Carwin taking on Junior dos Santos. Carwin, who has been sitting on the sidelines since being beaten by Lesnar, steps in on late notice and with a lot of questions surrounding him. Meanwhile, JDS is a Heavyweight wrecking machine that seems to be great at everything. So, how will this fight go down? Read on for my early thoughts on this impending showdown. ...

As the anticipation began to for the upcoming return to Vancouver, Canada for ufc 131, the event has taken a huge hit. Brock Lesnar, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has been forced to pull out of his upcoming bout with Junior dos Santos come this June. Lesnar, who in the past has battled with diverticulitis, has been diagnosed with the illness once again and will have to face some serious life altering choices in the very immediate future. Brock could face a subsequent surgery to help combat his battle with the intestinal disease and should he opt for the procedure, it could put a halt to his career altogether. ...

Earlier today, UFC President Dana White revealed that the former heavyweight champion in Brock Lesnar has been removed from the upcoming UFC 131 main-event. There, Lesnar was originally slated to face off against top contender Junior dos Santos in a bout that would determine the next title challenger. However, Brock has since been diagnosed once again with diverticulitis, an intestinal disease that had previously seated him just over a year away from the cage. Now in his place, former UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin will now be taking on Junior in place of Lesnar, filling in for headlining duties. ...

Despite being the underdog heading into his bout with Len Bentley, Ryan McGillivray acted like anything of the sort. Everything Ryan does is for his daughter. Despite having missed some pivotal moments in her life, like her first steps or her second-birthday, McGillivray hopes that his stint on this season of "The Ultimate Fighter" will benefit her life just as much, if not more, than it would benefit his own. So when Ryan had the opportunity to take out Brock Lesnar's number one pick, he took it by the horns and did the impossible in defeating Bentley, regaining control for Team Dos Santos, headed by current UFC contender Junior dos Santos. ...

The highly anticipated first episode of "The Ultimate Fighter" season 13 has now been completed, and there is some immediate fall out from the show. Shamar Bailey, a Strikeforce veteran was recognized as one of the top prospects on the show. And while the coaches recognized his obvious talent, it was Brazilian Junior dos Santos which was able to snatch up Bailey as his first-pick amongst the 14 welterweight would-be hopefuls. And as has been the formula in the past, Dos Santos managed to pit his best fighter against the perceived weak link of Brock Lesnar's team in order to get the ball rolling and remain in control early in the competition. ...

A previously announced bout featuring heavyweight stars Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos has since been officially announced by the UFC. Former heavyweight champion Lesnar will be taking on contender in dos Santos for the number one contender spot for the heavyweight crown. The two men are currently filming the thirteenth season of "The Ultimate Fighter" which features a full cast of welterweight hopefuls. The season premier's on March 30 and the series will conclude on June 4 where the finals will take place at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. ...

As the new season of "The Ultimate Fighter" approaches, a lot of people have heard different things. First, the upcoming Thirteenth season was to feature both a middleweight and welterweight field, however UFC officials have made this particular season an all welterweight cast, expelling some top level competitors who tried out in the higher weight-class, including DREAM and Strikeforce veteran Karlo Amousou and now soon-to-be UFC fighter Chris Weidman, to name a few. Now, the head honcho's of the largest mixed martial arts organization have revealed the full cast of welterweight's who will be featured on the upcoming season, which will be coached by heavyweight studs Junior dos Santos and former champion Brock Lesnar. ...

When Junior dos Santos first heard that current titleholder Cain Velasquez was injured from his bout with Brock Lesnar in October of last year, he was a little peeved, to say the least. He lashed out very publicly in the media, claiming that the new champion sustained no damage in his fight with Lesnar and is stalling--which was later disproved with the torn rotator cuff that Velasquez later had subsequent surgery on that would sideline the American Kickboxing Academy product for approximately 6-8 months. However now, cooler heads have prevailed. He may not exactly have his number contenders spot secured at the moment, however he does have two very interesting opportunities ahead of him. Junior will have the chance to coach the ultra-popular reality series "The Ultimate Fighter", and will be facing the largest pay-per-view draw in former champ Brock Lesnar later this Summer, both of which have helped satisfy the fan-favorite dos Santos. ...

For many reasons, fans and insiders alike are already predicting that Junior dos Santos will beat Brock Lesnar when the two inevitably clash once the landmark thirteenth season of the popularity UFC reality TV show “The Ultimate Fighter” draws to a close. I personally think that Lesnar does pose some potentially major problems to JDS, but given Santos’ track record inside the Octagon, I’ve got no problem admitting that I’ve joined the majority in calling for a crushing JDS victory. Recently, legendary MMA fighter Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, one of the head trainers of Black House and thus one of the driving forces behind the success of JDS, gave us the first glimpse of the wrecking machine’s strategy as he prepares for his showdown with the former UFC Heavyweight Champion. ...

And we’re back for the epic conclusion to the series that will soon take the internets by storm: What If MMA Fighters Played Call Of Duty? In the first part of this groundbreaking event, we saw how five prominent MMA fighters were very similar to five prominent ways to play any number of games in the amazing Call of Duty franchise. Up next is five more inductees into this exclusive club of CODly goodness. Let’s dive right in to Part 2! ...

It took quite some time to finally find out who’s coaching the next season of the popular UFC reality TV show “The Ultimate Fighter”, but the major announcement mostly made up for the long period of waiting. The MMA world is buzzing now that Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos have been named the TUF 13 coaches. UFC President Dana White recently commented on the situation, and gave some very interesting insight into the eleventh-hour decision of Lesnar/JDS as coaches. ...

The story is only a few hours old and already it’s swept the internet: Junior dos Santos and Brock Lesnar will coach opposite one another on the thirteenth season of “The Ultimate Fighter”. Many fans are looking past the season entirely and focusing on the inevitable clash of the two coaches. But me? While I definitely have a lot to say regarding Lesnar/JDS (read all about it here), I’m also really looking forward to the next season of TUF. And why is that, exactly? Here are five reasons why I’m already looking forward to “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 13. ...

Recently, a collision course of heavyweight stars have been announced as coaches for the upcoming season of "The Ultimate Fighter", as Junior dos Santos will risk his number one contender status when he takes on former champion Brock Lesnar later this year. The two heavyweight standouts will be featured for the thirteenth season of "TUF" which includes an all-welterweight cast, and at the conclusion of the season finale which is scheduled for June 4 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, both Brock and Junior will meet in a likely pay-per-view main event which is rumored for June 11 in Vancouver, which is anticipated to be dubbed UFC 131. Though the recent news has only come to light as of yesterday, the Brazilian striker has already come up the favorite over the former titleholder. ...

As was to be expected, the entire MMA world at large is buzzing about the announcement that Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos will coach opposite one another on the landmark thirteenth season of the long-running UFC reality TV show “The Ultimate Fighter”. Many around the internet are eagerly and already looking forward to the end of the season, when the two coaches fight each other. Well, I just can’t let a big topic like this go by without throwing my hat into the mix, so here’s my take on Brock Lesnar vs. Junior dos Santos. ...

Few of us figured we would see Brock Lesnar going head-to-head with Junior dos Santos on TUF 13 in a coaching duel.  Just as few guessed we would witness Lesnar take on the Brazilian super striker in June.  But on Tuesday, that's exactly what UFC President Dana White told us is going to happen.  And with that news, we have a very interesting fight to look forward to midway through 2011.  Here's what these fighters bring to the table. ...

Following months of speculation, the new coaches of the next season of "The Ultimate Fighter" have now been revealed, and the results have the mixed martial arts world abuzz with child-like wonderment. Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is not visiting the WWE anytime soon, since he will now be one of the featured coaches for the thirteenth season of the ultra-popular reality show. The North Dakota native will be pitted against current number one contender Junior dos Santos for the all-welterweight season of "TUF". ...

As expected, the news that newly-crowned UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez will be out until at least Summer 2011 due to a torn rotator cuff has swept the MMA world at large. Many people are frustrated that the UFC’s Heavyweight title picture has taken so long to get itself worked out, as it looks more and more likely that we’ll be getting yet another showdown for an “Interim” belt. And the man most affected by this sour bit of news (other than Cain himself, of course), UFC Heavyweight phenom and current top contender Junior dos Santos, recently turned in a pretty controversial interview that saw him outright accuse Velasquez of some sort of foul play. Here are all the details. ...