Every Wednesday, The MMA Corner’s Duncan Price will bring a view of the MMA world from across the pond in England, covering well-known British fighters within the UFC and Strikeforce, and also looking at significant events put on by British promotions within the borders of the United Kingdom.

Broughton Out of UFC 142 Bout

British heavyweight Rob [...]

Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight matchups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA.

Overeem tests negative, UFC 141 on schedule

The Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed that Alistair Overeem’s mandated drug test came back negative. Overeem submitted his sample on Dec. 14 in the United Kingdom.
UFC President Dana [...]

In Porto Alegre, Brazil, Leandro “Lo” Nascimento proved why he is one of the biggest revelations in 2011, and finished off his year in style, winning the inaugural Copa Pódio event. On his path to the title, “Lo” fought in six bouts and won five of them. The only match Lo did not win in [...]

Every Monday, The MMA Corner takes a look – with video footage when possible – at the previous weekend’s action at small regional and international shows with a focus on UFC and Pride veterans, consensus-ranked fighters and up-and-coming prospects. Here’s what went down between Dec. 15 and Dec. 18:

Spotlight Event

Spotlight Event
Jewels: 17th Ring (Tokyo; [...]

Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight matchups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA.

Megumi Fujii added to Dream New Year’s Eve Event

Dream officials have announced that a women’s 115-pound feature bout between Megumi Fujii and Karla Benitez will take place at its end of year event.
The New [...]

Following every UFC and Strikeforce event, The MMA Corner will break down the event and suggest fights the promotion should make in the future. This week, our focus is on “Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal,” which took place on Dec. 17 from The Valley View Casino Center in San Diego.

Gilbert Melendez vs. K.J. Noons

Strikeforce lightweight champion [...]

Denver’s Ring of Fire promotion again returned to the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colo., for Ring of Fire 42: “Who’s Next?”  The event featured UFC and WEC veteran Tyler Toner headlining against rising featherweight Nick Macias.  The night’s co-main event showcased up-and-comers in the women’s 125-pound division as Michelle Blalock put her Young Guns [...]

Strikeforce returned on Saturday to the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego for a solid night of fights featuring two title bouts. Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez looked to defend his belt against Jorge Masvidal, while women’s featherweight title holder Cristiane ”Cyborg” Santos returned from a long layoff to defend against Hiroko Yamanaka. The event was televised live on Showtime.

Melendez outpoints Masvidal to retain title

One [...]

Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight matchups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA.

Replacement Ricardo Funch meets Mike Pyle at UFC 142 in Brazil

A welterweight is returning to the UFC, as Ricardo Funch has stepped in as a replacement for Paulo Thiago at UFC [...]

Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight matchups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA.

“Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal” Weigh-in Results

Strikeforce today held weigh-ins for Saturday evening’s “Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal” event.  The show is set to take place at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, [...]