- There are rumors floating that a U.K. version of The Ultimate Fighter is in the works. A quick search also reveals that versions for Mexico with the UFC and Japan for Pride may also be in the works. I like the shows but how sustainable is this model. Eventually the UFC will run out [...]

I have already mentioned both in my live coverage and UFC 70 results that Matt Serra and Matt Hughes would be coaching The Ultimate Fighter 6 but I think I should dedicate a post acclimating new fans to this rivalry as well as their histories in the UFC.
Matt Serra (6-4 UFC) is probably the most [...]

The UFC has “reached a deal” with HBO to show fights on the network this summer, albeit with a different broadcasting crew than the UFC traditionally uses. UFC 72 in June has already been announced for Spike TV so we are probably looking UFC 73 and beyond before we see an event on HBO.
Dana White [...]

According to The Fight Network the Pride lightweight GP that was recently postponed has been rescheduled for July 16th. The event has been moved from the Satima Super Arena to a smaller venue. Here’s an excerpt from the article:
“…the three-event tournament has a new kick-off date of July 16 and will be held at the [...]

The Pride Lightweight Grand Prix originally scheduled for May 20th at the Satima Super Arena has been delayed according to Sherdog and a press release from Pride’s former owners, Dream Stage Entertainment. Here’s a translation of the release from Sherdog:
“As we’re in the midst of transferring business assets between both companies, we have decided that [...]

According to the above poster the PRIDE Lightweight GP is set for May 20th. Here are the rumored fighters for the tournament based on the pictures on the top of the poster:

Matt Hughes
Diego Sanchez
Takanori Gomi
Marcus Aurelio
Gilbert Melendez
Joachim Hansen
Tatsuya Kawajiri
Mitsuhiro Ishida
Luiz Buscape
Shinya Aoki
Hayato Sakurai
Luiz Azevedo

If this event is truly just over a month away I would [...]

In a recent blog post former UFC Welterweight champion and top contender Matt Hughes talked about UFC 69 and possible facing new Welterweight Champion Matt Serra in the near future:
“Also, just got back from the UFC and it was an interesting weekend for the Welterweights. First, Koscheck did a great job executing and sticking to [...]

Sam Caplan has done a superb interview with Dana White for CBS Sportsline and White had lots to say. We first learned of the interview yesterday when news surfaced that Tito Ortiz would be facing Rashad Evans at UFC 71. That was just the beginning with White revealing a lot more in the interview (Part [...]

This post has all of the fighter salaries from this past weekends UFC 68 event in Columbus, Ohio. The amounts were released by the Ohio Athletic Commission earlier today and include only base salaries and win bonuses. These do not include other bonuses the UFC pays for special awards or the percentages some fighters earn [...]

With UFC 68 just over 24 hours away, Bodog released their betting lines early this morning. Consider this a preview at what MMAFrenzy.com will be delivering betting wise for future events. By UFC 69 I hope to deliver what picks you should (and shouldn’t) make along with a “How to Bet” page and recommended betting [...]

All of the fighters have made weight and nothing exciting really came from the weigh-ins this afternoon. Sylvia got booed pretty hard which was expected but now the anticipation builds for tomorrow night’s fights.

Tim Sylvia (263) vs Randy Couture (222.5)
Rich Franklin (185) vs Jason MacDonald (183.5)
Matt Hughes (171) vs Chris Lytle (169)
Jason Lambert (204) vs [...]