Although it may not have played as integral of a role as Canada, the UK was a significant player in the ufc’s growing international appeal and is now one of their most-lucrative international markets. UK fans don’t get fights that often, though, even though they usually pack into any arena where the UFC holds a live event. It’s also been a while since the UFC visited the UK. That’s all about to change, since the UFC is planning to host a numbered UFC event in the UK in the next few months. Here are all the details. ...

A new middleweight match up has been added to an upcoming June event, which will be taking place under the UFC banner. The winner of said bout will be making a strong case for himself to challenge for the promotion's middleweight crown, as Demian Maia and Mark Munoz will now be meeting inside the octagon. The June event in question, UFC 131, which takes place in Vancouver, Canada at the Rogers Arena on June 11. The main-event of the pay-per-view will pit former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar against top contender Junior dos Santos, and with that much generated interested on said bout, both Maia and Munoz will be in an unenviable position to be viewed by millions of fans world wide. ...

The UFC’s recent outing on the Versus network was an entertaining show that featured several exciting finishes and several close encounters. Now once again it’s time to ask: what’s next? What does the future hold after “Sanchez vs. Kampmann”? 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 on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to another new series! I really enjoy taking the time to give my detailed thoughts on a show after watching it, and although I’ve only shown it a few times on fighters.com, I’ve been told that I’ve got a pretty good sense of humor. So, after the serious discussion and debate I’ll raise in topics like “Top 5 Best Moments” and “Best Performance of the Night”, I figured it’d be nice to have a tongue-in-cheek topic where I give out some other “awards”. It’s all in good fun, so don’t take any of it too seriously. So let’s dive right into this new series that I’ll be calling “Best of the Rest”. ...

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. Considering how many good fights fans got to see on free TV at “UFC on Versus 3” (try and say that three times fast), it was pretty difficult to definitively pick the one fighter who performed better than everyone else. But in the end, I went with the man who popped onto the radar in a big way last night, by knocking out his opponent in under a minute. Here’s why Mark Munoz and his crushing TKO win over CB Dollaway took home “Best Performance of the Night”. ...

In many ways, “UFC on Versus 3” had some weighty shoes to fill. This was the first post-WEC Versus show, and the quality would have to be rather high to make up for the diminished schedule of live MMA on Versus. While it may not have been without its controversies, most of the fights lived up to their potential and as a whole, it was a good event. 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 on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

“UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann” is now a thing of the past. The first Versus event of the post-WEC era saw the successful and dominating UFC debut of former WEC champion Brian Bowles as well as the successful UFC debut of hot prospect Chris Weidman. And in the main event, Diego Sanchez controversially won an epic three-round war. Here are the full results as well as some early commentary on “UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

We’re now only three days away from the UFC’s “UFC on Versus 3” event, featuring a stacked card highlighted by Diego Sanchez taking on Martin Kampmann. As the sole live MMA outings UFC and MMA fans are going to get on the Versus network, this show has a lot to live up to. I’ve been covering this event extensively, but now it’s time for my final say. And so here it is: it’s time for another edition of “Finally Final Thoughts”, featuring my last assorted thoughts and predictions for “UFC on Versus 3”. ...

We’re now only a few days away from the third installment of the UFC’s “UFC on Versus” series, also known as “UFC Live”. In the main event, Diego Sanchez battles Martin Kampmann in a bout where both men’s divisional relevancy will be at stake. The co-main event will also be an interesting match-up, as tough Middleweights CB Dollaway and Mark Munoz lock horns. As is customary, here is my official “picks and predictions” post (covering who I think will win and why), now featuring “UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

On March 3, 2011, the UFC will hold its “UFC on Versus 3” event, featuring a major Welterweight showdown between Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann. The card also features Alessio Sakara, and former WEC champion Brian Bowles, and even several interesting preliminary fights. 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 on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

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 the UFC’s upcoming event “UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann”. ...

The next “ufc on Versus” show, which is currently scheduled for March 2011, will be a pivotal event for several reasons. It will be the first Versus event to feature the “new” UFC, complete with Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions courtesy of the planned WEC/UFC merger. It will be one of only a handful of events the UFC broadcasts on Versus for the year. This is a show that must deliver, and to help reach that goal, news recently spread of a big pair of matches slated for the first “UFC on Versus” card of 2011. Here are all the details. ...

As so often happens in our sport, the MMA world at large is still feeling the effects of a recent ufc card. The card in question is UFC 123: “Rampage vs. Machida”. It was an even filled with surprises, from Maiquel Falcao dominating Gerald Harris to BJ Penn utterly demolishing Matt Hughes. Recently, both the medical suspensions and the “Prelims Live” rating have been made public. Here are all the details. ...

In a duel between former champions, light heavyweight's Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida are now officially set to face each other later this month, serving as the headliners for UFC 123. The 11-bout card has been made official by the promotion today, including two-televised Spike TV bouts serving as the lead in for what is shaping up to be a good night of fights. Along with the highly anticipated light heavyweight match up, a pair of former welterweight champion's are set to face one another for a third time in order to put to rest a rivalry that has lasted for over 7 years, when BJ Penn meets UFC Hall of Famer, Matt Hughes in the co-main event of the evening. ...

The ultra-successful "ufc Prelims" special, which has served as a lead in to the Pay-Per View portion of UFC bouts, will be returning on Nov. 20, when the organization visits Auburn Hills, Mich. for UFC 123. Headlining the nights festivities will be former light heavyweight champions Quinton Jackson and Lyoto Machida in a non-title bout, with a trilogy between former welterweight champions Matt Hughes and BJ Penn being completed that night, serving as the co-main event of the evening. Prior to these bouts, a pair of middleweights and 170-pound fighters will be in action as part of the Spike TV special, which will have the potential to reach 96.1 million people at home in these United States. ...

ufc 123, which takes place at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan, will be host to a great night of fights. While your still wiping away the crust from your eyes after watching UFC 119, try to have something to look forward to. While there are no titles on the line come November, what we do have is an exciting and dynamic night of fights. The UFC just made official today the fight card, which will include a headlining bout pitting former light heavyweight champions Quinton Jackson versus Lyoto Machida, in a contenders bout. ...

Georges St. Pierre is a polarizing figure in the world of mixed martial arts. Even if your not an avid MMA fan, chances are you've either seen or heard of GSP in passing. Whether its his mug that is littered on magazine covers virtually everywhere, his sponsors Gatorade and Under Armor pushing his celebrity into the lime light, one thing is for certain: GSP is going to be around for a long time. With his charm and obvious in-ring ability, "Rush" has become something of an ambassador for the sport. With his help, he has helped ushered in the UFC into the Canadian market, where in their first trip to our brothers of the North, at "UFC 83: Serra vs St. Pierre II", broke multiple records for the organization. ...

While UFC 123 was officially announced today, with a headliner bout pitting former champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida against one another, the rumor mill keeps seeping in with new bouts being added to this stacked card. In addition to Jackson-Machida and the previously announced BJ Penn vs Matt Hughes trilogy taking place in Detroit alongside one another, two standout wrestlers will be squaring off to remain amongst the best in the ultra-talented middleweight division of the UFC. ...

While Gomi may have picked up his biggest win in recent memory, he also picked up the biggest pay-day of the "ufc Live on Versus 2" card, held on August 1, last Sunday, in San Diego, Cali. ...

Middleweight "Crippler" Chris Leben (18-7) has been suspended 30 days by the Oregon State Athletic Commission following getting choked unconscious by Jake Rosholt (6-1) at UFC 102 in Portland Saturday.

Leben, an original The Ultimate Fighter contestant, is required to have a CT scan of possible facial fractures before his suspension is lifted.

Heavyweight Chris Tuchscherer (15-2) has been suspended 45 days with a facial laceration after his first-round TKO loss to "Napao" Gabriel Gonzaga (11-4).
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Mark Munoz(3-0) defeated Ricardo Barros (2-2) with a quick swarm of power shots at 2:26 of the first round at WEC 37 in Las Vegas Wednesday night. Munoz, who is trained by former WEC champion "California Kid" Urijah Faber(21-2), was taken down early in the opening round by Barros. Soon after, Munoz was able to work up to his knees and put Barros on his back. Munoz took side control and suddenly found Barros giving up his back. Munoz took the gift and made good on it by landing numerous power shots to the side of Barros's h*ead. Barros had no answer for the punches, cuing referee Steve Mazzagatti to step in and stop the fight at 2:26 of the first round. Mark Munoz officially won the bout via TKO stoppage at 2:26 of round one. ...

WEC Featherweight Champion "California Kid" Urijah Faber (21-1) fended off a game, but outclassed "Li'l Evil" Jens Pulver (22-9-1) in a five-round unanimous decision in Sacramento Sunday night. The "California Kid" packed a big right hook counter to Pulver's southpaw boxing in the first session.  Faber landed the punch just enough to make Pulver think twice. The fight only went to the mat once in round one, when Faber fell mid-kick and Pulver pounced; but, Faber locked up Pulver and stood out of "Li'l Evil's" mount. In round two, Faber felt Pulver respected his stand-up enough to shoot to the mat with single-leg takedowns.  Faber scored most attempts; but, Pulver's guard smothered Faber's offense. Faber decided to throw with the noted striker, Pulver, in round three and beat "Li'l Evil" by popping in and out with jolting shots and mixing in a high kick to keep Pulver guessing. In the fourth, Faber took Pulver back to the mat and hammered elbows into his skull until the bell. By the final round, Pulver was gassed and Faber closed the UD with jabs and right hooks to Pulver's head. ...