What’s next? It’s a subject that is on a lot of people’s minds now that ufc 123: “Rampage vs. Machida” is in the history books. What does the future hold after a great night of fights that saw several interesting stories come and go, with several great fights here and there? If you’ve followed me at all, you’d know that I simply can’t resist getting my two cents in. So here we go again, fans and friends: get ready for the next edition of my “What’s Next” column, where I predict the future for the big winners and losers of UFC 123. Let’s get started. ...

I want it. Plenty of other people want it. Both fighters agreed to it. But we’re not going to get it, at least not anytime soon. After UFC 123: “Rampage vs. Machida” ended in another controversial judge’s decision in the ever-growing list of controversial judge’s decisions, both Quinton Jackson and Lyoto Machida agreed to have an immediate rematch. But according to UFC President Dana White, that’s simply not going to happen. Here are all the details. ...

It’s easy as 123, fans and friends. UFC 123, that is. “Rampage vs. Machida” is now a thing of the past. It was a night filled with surprises and a not-inconsiderate amount of controversy. In the main event, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson won against fellow former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida in a fight that even “Rampage” himself felt was so incredibly close that it deserves an immediate rematch. In addition to that, the long-standing rivalry between former UFC Welterweight Champions BJ Penn and Matt Hughes came to a dramatic end at UFC 123, with Penn KO'ing Hughes before the half-minute mark. Here are the full results as well as some commentary for UFC 123: “Rampage vs. Machida”. ...

There were no weighty issues for today's ceremonies, leading into tomorrows pay-per-view event for UFC 123, which takes place at the Palace in Auburn Hills, in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. The nights headliner between former champions Quinton Jackson and Lyoto Machida quickly became heated when the two met for the stare down, after both had came in at 205-pounds on the nose. Machida squared off with Jackson with the traditional fist to face motion, which Quinton apparently didn't take kindly, and before it was all said and done, a scuffle was quickly averted when UFC head honcho Dana White interjected between the two strikers. ...

This weekend marks one of the last major UFC shows of the year and of the decade, as the promotion looks to put on UFC 123: “Rampage vs. Machida” on November 20. The main event sees two former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions clash in an epic showdown with serious title implications, while the co-main event sees two former UFC Welterweight Champions meet for a third and final time. As is customary for any major MMA event, I’m bringing the crystal ball back out and giving my official picks and predictions for all the major fights of UFC 123: “Rampage vs. Machida”. Let’s get to it. ...

For quite a long while, it was hard to be a fan of former ufc Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida. Then he heinously knocked out both Thiago Silva and Rashad Evans, and earned the respect of a lot of his detractors. Then he pulled through a highly controversial decision win against Mauricio Rua only to lose the immediate rematch by first-round KO. With that loss, the vultures have begun circling once again, claiming that Machida’s style is “boring” and that he’s afraid to fight. Basically, they’re not saying anything Machida hasn’t heard before. And according to the man himself, he couldn’t care less. ...

Current UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua is on the mend following successful knee surgery. While he won't be in action for the foreseeable future, with a rumor floating about for a March return against number one contender Rashad Evans taking place in Abu Dhabi, the Chute Boxe protege decided that he is a swami. This Saturday night, at the Palace of Auburn Hills, in Detroit, Mich., former champions Quinton Jackson and Lyoto Machida will compete, serving as the main event of the nights festivities at UFC 123. While fans and the media alike have been somewhat split as far as an anticipated outcome for the nights headliner, "Shogun" asserts that it will in fact be his countryman in Machida that will reign victorious. ...

ufc 123 comes our way this weekend. The event takes place in the Detroit suburbs in Michigan, at the Palace of Auburn Hills, and will feature one of the best lineups of the year. In the main event of the evening, former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton Jackson and Lyoto Machida will battle it out for top contender billing in one the busiest divisions inside the promotion. While many loyal fans are pulling for the charismatic "Rampage" to prove successful in this tough match up, one more supporter has voiced his opinion. Someone whom Jackson is all too familiar with. ...

Quinton Jackson is equal parts controversial and charismatic. One of the most-beloved and yet also the most-hated knockout artists currently still in the game, Jackson is known as much for his brash personality and crazy interviews as he is his uncanny ability to viciously separate a man from consciousness. It’s tough to get “Rampage” to talk seriously, but the folks at Sherdog did just that recently, and for the first time in what feels like a long time, Quinton Jackson seems to be fully prepared mentally as well as physically going into his next high-profile fight. ...

Hello again fans and friends and welcome to a new segment I’ll be calling “Crash Course”. “Crash Course” will be a quick synopsis of an upcoming major MMA card a few days before the card is set to air. It’ll contain a quick history on the big matches, why you should care, some other matches to look forward to, positives and negatives of the card as a whole, and a final recommendation on whether or not the show is worth a purchase. And what better way to start out this new series of columns than with UFC 123? Featuring two amazing Light Heavyweight talents mixing it up in the main event, here’s the inaugural “Crash Course”, highlighting UFC 123: “Rampage vs. Machida”. ...

We’re now closer than ever to the year’s end. All-too-soon it’ll be time to bid a fond farewell to a year that had more shocking surprises and upsets in MMA than any in recent history. But the year is not over yet, and it’s not going quietly. There’s still plenty of awesome MMA to keep you occupied in these long winter months, so here are my Top 5 fights for the remainder of 2010 that you absolutely must watch. ...

Quinton Jackson hasn't necessarily been dealt the best cards in the business. After a rough patch with PRIDE in which the fighter has pin pointed several instances where the now defunct promotion mistreated him, Quinton made his way to the UFC in 2007, only to encounter more problems. Though Jackson would eventually work his way through the UFC ranks quickly, earning the title with a swift knockout victory over Chuck Liddell in just his second appearance within the organization at UFC 71, things were all down hill from there. Quinton though is still optimistic about his future, and hopes to deliver another fashionable KO victory with a win over Machida, but regardless, still sees his opponent as "boring as hell". ...

Former ufc Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans is no stranger to controversy. We’re talking about a man that heinously knocked out Chuck Liddell, was heinously knocked out by Lyoto Machida, had an incredibly bitter rivalry with Quinton Jackson, and has been criticized recently for a return to his former “lay and pray” style. Rashad Evans recently found himself in the middle of another media storm when he openly criticized the UFC in a recent interview with ESPN. Evans recently took the time to respond to the controversy and clear the air. ...

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. ...

Rashad Evans is no stranger to controversy. In fact, the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion was recently involved in a prolonged rivalry, one of the bitterest rivalries in UFC history, with fellow former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson. Rashad’s victory over “Rampage” at UFC 114 in May solidified him as the #1 contender to the Light Heavyweight Championship, and “Sugar” has been sitting on the sidelines ever since, waiting for current champion Mauricio Rua to heal up from knee surgery. And if a new interview is any indication, it appears that Evans is growing very tired of waiting. ...

November is a busy month.  We have a big political election this week, something called the World Series - was a big hit - in San Francisco at least, a menu full of pro and college football, and then Thanksgiving to round out the month.  What should not be lost amongst the chop chop of daily life, is a plate full of spectacular MMA this month.  Rampage is back at it, Matt Brown fights for his UFC career survival, and Joe Lauzon may have the toughest opponent of them all this month.  Check out five fights you MUST watch in November. ...

He’s one of the most controversial and charismatic stars in the UFC, and perhaps one of the most notorious fighters in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. There truly is only one Quinton Jackson. “Rampage” has become famous (and infamous) for his incredibly candid interviews: he’s slapped interviewers, stolen their microphones, barked at them, and even dry-humped one hapless female reporter. In a new interview with MMA Heat, Rampage Jackson once again earned himself a bit of controversy when discussing his thoughts on his upcoming bout with Lyoto Machida. ...

When it comes to the UFC and new partnerships, many of the pieces published nowadays focus on international markets: signing new TV deals, online deals, and things of that nature. But the war for mainstream acceptance in the US is far from over, and the UFC knows this full well. Recently the UFC announced an exclusive partnership with Boost Mobile, naming the cell phone company as the “official wireless partner” of the UFC.  Here are all the details. ...

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. ...

Now that the ufc 123 main event bout pitting former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson has been made official, the war of words between the two talented Mixed Martial Artists has begun to escalate. I wrote a while back about Machida’s early thoughts on “Rampage”, and recently, Jackson had some choice words of his own for the man he once referred to as “the Cheetah”. In typical Rampage Jackson fashion, Quinton brought out his best smack-talk for his upcoming opponent. ...

The UFC made official today, after putting out its exclusive press release today, that UFC 123 is officially coming to Detroit on November 20th. The event is set to take place in Auburn Hills (a suburb of Detroit) at the Palace in Auburn Hills, and will feature one of the more stacked cards of the year. ...

You read that right: not “return”, but rather “rebirth”. Because that’s exactly what I think we’ll see when Lyoto Machida faces Quinton Jackson at UFC 123 in Detroit. The two former Light Heavyweight Champions are set to meet in a dream-match that will likely put the winner into direct title contention once Mauricio Rua heals up from another knee surgery and faces current top contender Rashad Evans. In an interview with GracieMag.com, “The Dragon” had some strong words for the man who once jokingly referred to him as “The Cheetah”. ...

The ufc will visit Michigan for the first time in a long time, when the promotion brings UFC 123 to Detroit's footsteps. Well, sort of Detroit. The suburbs just outside of the brash city, Auburn Hills, will actually play host to the UFC's return to Michigan after a near 14-year absence. ...

The fight everyone wants to see, will be on the back burner until 2011, apparently. UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua has undergone successful knee surgery this past June, and is still in recovery mode. According to UFC President Dana White in a recent interview with Sportscenter revealed that he intends on making Rua's return in the Spring or early Summer of next year. ...

Despite being in the middle of a two-fight losing streak, I personally think the future’s still quite bright for Brandon Vera. I don’t think he’ll ever reach the potential that he could have achieved when he first came into the UFC and people were predicting that he would be the next UFC Heavyweight Champion, but I think he will always have the skills to consistently be “in the mix”. His star status may be on the decline, but I really don’t see any shame in losing to the likes of Randy Couture and Jon Jones. However, even though Jon Jones quickly finished Vera in their “UFC on Versus” fight, Vera recently stated that he still doesn’t buy into the hype. Personally, I’m never again going to bet against Jon Jones. ...

While Jon Jones has faced the toughest opposition of his career most recently, he's made it look easy and efficient. Even in a losing effort (albeit a disqualification) to TUF veteran Matt Hamill, Jones looked every bit as dominant as he has in wins over perennial contender's Brand Vera and most recently, Vladimir Matyushenko. It's hard to say what will be next for the 205-pound wrestling stud, but Jones in the mean time is enjoying his most recent triumph none the less, which now moves him to 11-1 overall, and marks his fifth win, inside the octagon. ...

The future has never looked brighter for Jon “Bones” Jones. Coming off of yet another all-out destruction of a Light Heavyweight that should have tested his limits, Jones seems ready and able to break into the top tier and truly cement his status as one of the sport’s best. Rumors have already begun swirling over who his next opponent will be, with many industry reports saying that, no matter the opponent, the next fighter “Bones” will face will be one of the top dogs in the UFC. Looking forward, here are my personal picks for the top 5 opponents for Jon Jones. ...

What a year it’s been, and what a year it’s shaping up to be. 2010 has been filled with incredible moments running the gamut of the MMA landscape. Yet there are still so many good fights lined up for the rest of 2010. So here are my top five fights that I’m still looking forward to. ...

Saturday we watched UFC 114 and the main event billed as "the biggest grudge match in UFC history." "Sugar" Rashad Evans (15-1-1) used his wrestling to beat "Rampage" Quinton Jackson (28-8) in what believe was a major let down. ...