MMA has evolved significantly over the last 10 years. Fighters once perceived as animals with an appetite for brutal physical combat, a thirst only quenched by drawing blood from the foe placed in their path, are now beginning to be taken seriously as professional athletes. Few fighters exemplify the newly formed perception of a modern-day [...]

With the European Championships drawing to a close yesterday afternoon in Lisbon, Portugal, I was left both shocked and slightly disgruntled. Although a few of my predictions were correct, many were way off due to some surprising upsets, last-minute weight class changes, and sudden disappearances. But in all, the championship was a great success as [...]

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

Matt Riddle to face Henry Martinez after Jorge Lopez pulls out of UFC 143

Promotional newcomer Henry Martinez will make his Octagon debut against Ultimate Fighter veteran Matt Riddle at UFC 143.  Riddle was [...]

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 Jan. 26 and Jan. 29:

Spotlight Event

Spotlight Event
Maximum Fighting Championship 32: [...]

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 UFC on Fox 2, which took place on Jan. 28 from the United Center in Chicago.

Rashad Evans vs. Jon Jones

After many setbacks, Evans [...]

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

UFC announces Jon Jones to headline UFC 145

Today, UFC officials announced that the light heavyweight champion will return to action, defending his title in April at UFC 145.  It is expected that Jones [...]

UFC on Fox 2 did not disappoint.  Though it only showed three fights, the three fights it aired showcased some of the best fighters the UFC has to offer.
UFC on Fox 2 brought fans two fights that could have easily headlined their own pay-per-view event in Rashad Evans versus Phil Davis and Chael Sonnen versus [...]

Fight to Win returned to the Paramount Theater in downtown Denver for Paramount Prize Fighting.  The event featured ten professional bouts, headlined by title fights in the middleweight and heavyweight divisions.

Accidental blows to the back of the head force no-contest between Lewis and Constant

The night’s main event was slated to be for the heavyweight title, [...]

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

UFC on Fox 2 Weigh-in Results:

The UFC today conducted weigh-ins for Saturday evening’s UFC on Fox 2 event. All fighters made weight for their scheduled bouts, including all six fighters [...]

What better way to follow up the UFC’s debut on Fox than with a main event featuring an undefeated phenom and a former world champion? This Saturday at the United Center in Chicago, the irresistible force in Phil Davis, meets the immovable object in Rashad Evans at UFC on Fox 2.
Motivation is not going to [...]