9 E-mails for ‘Ninth Battle’ (Saved from Outer Space) At first blush, the cancellation of Affliction “Trilogy” seemed like a blessing for World Victory Road, with Sengoku’s “Ninth Battle”...

10 July Tussles Worth Watching One might think -- and rightfully so -- that UFC 100 on July 11 in Las Vegas obscures and eclipses all other mixed martial arts action this...

Pros Picks: Franklin vs. Silva The ultimate crossroads bout will take place inside the Octagon when former Pride Fighting Championships titleholder Wanderlei Silva meets former UFC middleweight champion...

Rising from the Slums In Brazil, where an estimated 50 million people live in favelas, or slums, it’s common for a child to dream of changing his or her life...

Brazilians Rush to Ribeiro's Aid When illness or any other kind of physical impediment afflicts one of its own, the Brazilian mixed martial arts community puts aside rivalries and unites in exemplary solidarity. Such is the case with...

Referee Wiped Down Silva Before UFC 97 Bout Referee Yves Lavigne says he wiped down Anderson Silva and got approval from Thales Leites’ corner prior to their main event bout Saturday at UFC 97

Shaolin’s Return Imminent Vitor Ribeiro has become something of an afterthought in the 17 months since his devastating technical knockout loss to American Top Team brute

Legendary BJJ Trainers Handicap GSP-Penn 2 “One time after training, he was reading a magazine with his legs crossed,” Pederneiras said. “He decided to scratch his ear with his foot...

The Breakdown: WEC 38 'Varner vs. Cerrone' Ticket sales, financial woes and management changes aside, the fight card hardcore fans are looking forward to this weekend is Affliction’s...

Silva in Leites’ Crosshairs Thales Leites knows he’s on UFC President Dana White’s radar.

Riding a five-fight winning streak, the 28-year-old Brazilian has been...