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. ...

As stated before, there are several ways of answering the question “how successful was the ufc’s latest event?” It should also be pointed out that that’s a question that takes on an entirely different meaning when you’re one of the proud few inside the Octagon. For fighters, success is measured in two chief ways: how healthy you are once the fight is over, and if the money you make made it all worthwhile. We now have official numbers on both. Here are the full medical suspensions as well as fighter salaries from “UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill”, featuring some huge pay discrepancies and some potentially-long layoffs. ...

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. ...

UFC 130 was, as a whole, an unfortunately underwhelming event. But it was not a bad event, far from it in fact. UFC 130 saw a host of big fighters fighting in big fights, with several interesting wars of attrition and some big highlight-reel 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 130: “Rampage vs. Hamill”. ...

UFC 130: “Rampage vs. Hamill” is now a thing of the past. Quinton Jackson has now taken a big step towards another shot at a UFC championship, and so has Frank Mir. Meanwhile, Matt Hamill and Roy Nelson must somberly reflect on what changes they need to make in order to beat top-quality competition. Now once again it’s time to ask: what’s next? What does the future hold after such an event? 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 130. ...

Another one went into the history books tonight, fans and friends. The ufc continued its long journey by holding its one hundred and thirtieth event yesterday, featuring what was expected to be several interesting matches between big-name stars. So, how was “Rampage vs. Hamill”? Unfortunately, this is one of the rare instances where I’m wrong for all the right reasons. I wanted to like this card, I tried to keep telling myself that it’d be better than everyone was saying it would be. And it was… just not by much. Here are the full results as well as some commentary on UFC 130: “Rampage vs. Hamill”. ...

Today the UFC will hold its highly-anticipated “UFC 130” event, featuring a jam-packed main card and five free fights through Facebook and Spike TV. The card features an ensemble cast of former champions, former title contenders, and more: Frank Mir, Roy Nelson, Quinton Jackson, Miguel Torres, and Thiago Alves are just some of the names attached to this card. 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 130. ...

We’re now only a few days away from UFC 130: “Rampage vs. Hamill”. In the main event, former “Ultimate Fighter” contestant Matt Hamill takes on his toughest test to date: former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson. The co-main event will also be an interesting match-up, as former UFC Heavyweight and Interim Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir takes on “Ultimate Fighter” Season 10 winner Roy Nelson. As is customary, here is my official “picks and predictions” post (covering who I think will win and why), now featuring UFC 130. ...

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 130: “Rampage vs. Hamill”. ...

It’s that time again, fans and friends: time for “A Closer Look at UFC 130”. My exhaustive look at the full UFC 130 card has hopefully been both educational and entertaining, and it’s about to reach its conclusion. There are only two fights left that I haven’t examined in detail. One of them is the main event, the other is the subject of this entry: a huge co-main event pitting two huge Heavyweights against each other. In a key match-up that will put the winner on the shortlist of possible UFC Heavyweight Championship contenders, former UFC Heavyweight and Interim Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir takes on former IFL Champion and “Ultimate Fighter” Season 10 winner Roy Nelson. Let’s do this. ...

ufc 130 has been described as a “hit or miss” event and it hasn't even happened yet. The main point of contention amongst fans is whether or not a fight between Quinton Jackson and Matt Hamill is a worthy main event. I’ve argued time and time again that it is, but many people seem to be disagreeing with me. It now seems that not only the fans but also the fighters themselves share in this opinion. Recently, Roy Nelson claimed that his UFC 130 fight was “saving” the card. Here are all the details. ...

Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir is not in the sport to say he's been here and done that. Instead, what he wants to do is reclaim the top spot in his division. It wasn't all that long ago when Mir had become the promotion's most coveted star. A submission whiz with knockout power and good looks to boot, however a subsequent motorcycle accident derailed much of the allure that surrounded the young champion way back when in 2004. Now, after having come back from his ordeal, and notching up victories over the likes of former champions Brock Lesnar, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Mirko "Cro Cop", Mir is looking to reestablish himself as a viable heavyweight contender, however the submission ace doesn't necessarily feel that a potential win over Roy Nelson will do much for his career. ...

For several reasons, ufc 125 “Resolution” has already emerged as the possible “Sleeper Hit” of the year, thanks in no small part to the epic second showdown between Frank Edgar and Gray Maynard. A large section of the fanbase doubted Edgar’s and Maynard’s ability to put on an exciting fight, but in the end, the two headlining attractions of UFC 125 gave us five amazing rounds of action in a fight that has already emerged as a “Fight of the Year” contender. The UFC recently announced the hotly-anticipated third encounter between the two, as well as several other awesome bouts, for their upcoming UFC 130 show, which is now officially UFC 130 “Edgar vs. Maynard 3”. Here are all the details. ...

Matt Mitrione has fared considerably well in his time inside the ufc’s famed Octagon, when you take into account how new he is to the sport and how relatively inexperienced he should be. This is a man that made his professional MMA debut in the sport’s largest organization, and he’s yet to stumble or even momentarily falter. After a very convincing performance against Tim Hague, Mitrione remains humble despite his successes, and recently gave an interesting take on his “Fight for the Troops 2” performance and what he hopes to accomplish in the near future. Here are all the details. ...

As a longtime fan of Roy Nelson, I was equal parts sad and frustrated when news broke out that contract negotiations would force him to sit on the sidelines. Now that it’s been revealed that “Big Country” will be back in the Octagon soon against former champion Frank Mir, Nelson is rightfully back in the public spotlight. In a new interview, the always-entertaining Heavyweight recently revealed that he still plans to become a ufc champion one day and will fight anybody and everybody to achieve that goal. ...

Even though 2010 finished very strong, the latter half of the year certainly wasn’t a good time to be a Roy Nelson fan. Nelson faltered against Junior dos Santos, taking the fiery KO machine to the third round but getting pummeled throughout their bout. Then problems revolving around previous contracts kept Nelson out of action for the rest of 2010. But it’s recently been announced that Nelson has a new opponent, and it’s a big one: Frank Mir, former UFC Heavyweight and Interim Heavyweight Champion. And while it’s not the fight I wanted, it’s certainly better than nothing and, in fact, should be a very impressive proving point for either fighter. ...

Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will not be on a stint as coach once again on the next season of "The Ultimate Fighter" after all. Instead, the Jiu-Jitsu specialist will now be facing Roy Nelson at an unannounced event, UFC 130 which is rumored to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Mir's territory. Nelson, the season ten winner of the TUF series was recently embroiled in a contract dispute when Square Ring Promotion's, which is owned by boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., suggested that Roy was still under contract with their organization, however now everything seems to be free and clear since Nelson is now scheduled to compete in the octagon once again. ...

Brock Lesnar is a man of few words. He doesn't like cameras, he doesn't like attention, so a coaching stint on the next season of "The Ultimate Fighter" would seem like the furthest thing from reality...but it could very well be happening soon. Recently rumors have circulated concerning the next season of TUF, as far as who will take up the coaching slots. Fighters ranging from Wanderlei Silva, Chael Sonnen, Urijah Faber, and Dominick Cruz have all been discussed as possible candidates to coach the upcoming field of welterweight/middleweight fighters, however all signs point to former champions Lesnar and arch rival Frank Mir. ...

It looks as if surging Heavyweight Brendan Schaub will have to continue to wait to get his shot at a UFC champion, past or present. Early rumors speculated that Schaub would meet former champion and submission specialist Frank Mir sometime in early 2011, but according to new reports, that fight has failed to materialize. Instead, words is coming down from several sources that Schaub’s next opponent will be Stefan Struve, who recently TKO’d Sean McCorkle in a battle of giants. But in a bit of breaking news, there’s also a new rumor that says that Schaub will be fighting Mirko Filipovic. Here are all the details on what is turning into quite an interesting story. ...

Frank Mir has faced a long and difficult road since returning to the UFC in 2006 after recovering from a gruesome motorcycle accident. Since then, Mir has fought to the top of the Heavyweight division, at one time becoming the UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion. Since that big win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 92, Mir has gone 2-2 with both losses by (T)KO. Most recently, Mir competed in a horrible three-round snooze-fest against formerly-feared striker Mirko Filipovic that saw Mir pick up the last-minute KO win. After a strong negative reaction towards a possible third encounter with Brock Lesnar, it appears that rising Heavyweight star and former “Ultimate Fighter” cast member Brendan Schaub will be the next man to challenge Frank Mir. Here are all the details. ...

Simply put, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira does not know the meaning of “easy”. The former UFC and PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion has been in some of the biggest high-profile wars in the history of the sport, and his uncanny ability to remain conscious despite taking massive amounts of damage remains legendary. But the man with the once-infallible chin has now been (T)KO’d in two out of his last three bouts. “Big Nog” is still out rehabbing an injury, but according to high-profile manager Ed Soares, Nogueira will be back and ready to prove that he can still be a force in the UFC. Here are all the details. ...

Dana White is controversial. The man has said and done so many controversial things that it’s pretty much a fact of life by now. One of his most-recent controversies involves the would-be trilogy match-up pitting Brock Lesnar against arch-rival Frank Mir for the third and last time. The rumored bout was announced by White himself, but in a recent interview, White said that an extremely negative fan reaction to this bout may force him to reconsider. ...

Frank Mir, some time ago, you mention the name Brock Lesnar in a mile radius of the former champion, and you could hear the limbs he would break in a raging stampede. To say that these two fighter have disdain towards one another would be a huge understatement. At least, that's what you would think, but Mir has since tampered his temper and found some solace in his career and where he stands in the heavyweight division. Both competitors have split victories, with Lesnar getting the better of the two in their last meeting at ufc 100, when the former NFL hopeful pounded Mir en route to a TKO victory inside of the second round. However, with Lesnar's recent setback against Velasquez, Mir see's a potential bout with Lesnar as a step down essentially in competition, given Brock's performance at UFC 121. ...

When there's smoke, there's fire. UFC President Dana White alongside color commentator Joe Rogan served as the special guest's during UFC 122's pre-fight Q&A session with the fans, in Oberhausen, Germany at the Konig Pilsener Arena. Earlier today, the head honcho spoke about potential match ups for his stars in the future, chief among those in question was the recently dethroned former UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar. It had been rumored for sometime now that Lesnar could face Roy Nelson, the season 10 winner of "The Ultimate Fighter" in his next match up, however nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, according to White, Lesnar would like another shot at his arch rival (if mixed martial arts had arch rivals, these two would be the epitome) Frank Mir. ...

Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to Part 2 of “The Top Ten ufc Pay-Per-View Draws of All-Time and What They Say About Our Sport. Part 1 is available right here, and today’s edition sees me break down spots five through ten. In a list filled with stars and fantastic fighters, what do the individual athletes say about the state of MMA? Here’s my take on the matter. ...

In the midst of an international expansion that is virtually unrivaled in all of Mixed Martial Arts, the ufc’s absence from one foreign country in particular remains perplexing. Consider the fact that a massive chunk of the best of the best that compete in the UFC are from Brazil, and then consider the fact that the UFC hasn’t ran an event in Brazil for over a decade. But fear not, the hiatus is now over. According to Graciemag International, 2011 will mark the UFC’s return to Brazil for the first time since 1998. ...

It’s recently been revealed that ufc knockout artist Shane Carwin has opted out of his fight with Roy Nelson at UFC 125 due to back problems that may or may not require corrective surgery, and that the UFC is still scrambling to find him a replacement opponent. This would have been Shane Carwin’s first fight after being linked to a nationwide steroids conspiracy. While the hunt for a replacement continues, one man has already voluntarily stepped up and asked to replace the heavy-handed striker. And he’s one of the most famous strikers in all of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic. ...

“Ladies and gentleman, I stand before you a humble champion.” Those famous words were said by none other than UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar following his shocking come-from-behind submission win over Shane Carwin at UFC 116, an event which saw Lesnar return from a long layoff due to a potentially career-ending and life-threatening battle with diverticulitis. Lesnar was able to battle back from the brink without getting life-altering surgery in what he, his doctors, and UFC President Dana White all refer to as a “medical miracle”. But how has the former bad boy been living up to those words? According to a new interview, he’s been living up to them just fine. ...

As previously reported, Shane Carwin will be making his return at ufc 125, though no opponent was mentioned at the time of the reveal. Carwin himself, in fact, made the news of his return on his official Twitter page (@ShaneCarwin), and since then many have speculated who the former title challenger will be facing. In his last outing, Carwin attempted to unify his interim heavyweight title, which he earned with a first round knockout of former champion Frank Mir at UFC 111, when he tangled with the current title holder in Brock Lesnar, at UFC 116 last July. After a dominant first-round turned in, where "The Engineer" was able to drop Lesnar with a barrage of punches, eventually gassing himself when he unloaded a heavy dose of ground and pound that had left Brock on the ropes, but otherwise still in the fight. ...

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Shane Carwin is set to return, on the new years day extravaganza. The 265-pound striker was last seen in action, in attempt to unify the UFC heavyweight titles against current champion Brock Lesnar. Carwin had initially garnered the promotions interim heavyweight title when he defeated former champion Frank Mir at UFC 111. The victory moved Carwin's then undefeated record to a perfect 12-0, and pushed his UFC record to 4-0, all coming by some form of knockout inside of the first round. ...