Rumors have surfaced on the “Savage Dog Show” from Sherdog as well as other sources that indicate Martin Kampmann (3-0 UFC) has been injured and forced to withdraw from his UFC 72 main event fight with Rich Franklin (8-1 UFC). There has been no official comments on the report likely because the UFC is looking [...]

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 [...]

Just wanted to pass along a couple of videos from BloodyKnux.com of their interview with Martin Kampmann. For those who don’t know, Kampmann will be headlining UFC 72 as he takes on Rich Franklin. For more information on the event check out our UFC 72 rumors.

MMA Fighting is reporting that the match that is supposed to headline UFC 72, Rich Franklin vs. Martin Kampmann, has not been confirmed. Here’s a quote from Rich’s media guy, J.T. Stewart, via the article:
“Absolutely nothing has been confirmed regarding Rich’s next fight. Rich is in Alaska and is not in contact with anyone. Nothing [...]

Well one of the final pieces of the logistical puzzle for UFC 72 has fallen into place with The Fight Network confirming through various sources that UFC 72 will be held at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Ireland. Here’s an excerpt from the story:
“Back in January, The Fight Network explored rumours of UFC events spreading [...]

According to Dave Meltzer from WrestlingObserver.com UFC 72 will be in Belfast, Ireland on June 16th. Best of all, it is rumored to be shown for free on Spike TV on tape delay in a similar fashion to UFC 70 later this month. Here’s the quote:
Sherdog is reporting that there will be a UFC [...]

Update: UFC 72 is now believed to be on June 16th in Belfast, Ireland.
In a recent Sherdog.com interview with Jorge Gurgel, The Ultimate Fighter 2 competitor talked about two upcoming UFC events. In the video Gurgel says he will either be making his return “on June 30th at UFC Ireland”. Gurgel continues saying “maybe that [...]

Jason MacDonald (18-8-0, 2-1 UFC) lost to Rich Franklin (21-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) at UFC 68 but is far from giving up. MacDonald’s team was forced to throw in the towel after a Franlin punch to his eye left him blind and unable to continue the fight. His post fight interview with the Edmonton Sun [...]

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 [...]

Obviously the biggest buzz after UFC 68 was Randy Coutures dominating win over Tim Sylvia but now that the dust has settled the buzz continues surrounding mention of the UFC coming to Cincinnati.
After his win over Jason MacDonald, Rich Franklin took to the mic to announce that he would be getting a rematch against current [...]

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 [...]

The winner of the Jason MacDonald/Rich Franklin fight this weekend at UFC 68 is in line for a title shot against Anderson Silva. This has been known. So what’s the news? Well Jason MacDonald isn’t too impressed with Franklin’s ability to knockout his opponents. In fact he feels with his abilities he matches up well [...]

It has long been rumored and hinted that UFC President Dana White, along with even the most-casual MMA fan, wanted to see UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell do toe-to-toe with rival Wanderlei Silva. The rumors of their matchup now mean next-to-nothing as Silva was knocked out by Dan Henderson at Pride 33 over the [...]