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MMA has become a cultural phenomenon. A sport once considered too brutal and violent is making its way into our home.

Ultimate fighting, or mixed martial arts (MMA), has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity. Here's everything you need to know.

The dream matchup will finally take place after Zuffa, Inc. (who owned UFC) bought Pride a few months back.

Liddell vs. Jackson was the main even in UFC 71. If you blinked -- or maybe looked at your French fries for a second you would have missed the fight.

A preview of the the UFC 62 pay-per-view event from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, featuring Chuck Liddell vs. Renato 'Babal' Sobral for the Light Heavyweight Title and a rematch between Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) has gained popularity in America due to the success of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Many local fighters are coming out of small gyms with dreams of hitting the big time.

This article explains the basic facts about UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championship.

At UFC 76 two favorites Chuck Liddell and Mauricio "Shogun" Hua got upset. So what happens next? Who gets the next title shot? Who do Forrest Griffin and Keith Jardine fight next? Where does Chuck Liddell go from here?

When the Ultimate Fighting Championship first aired over a decade ago, Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu artist Royce Gracie showed the world that submission grappling was king. Now strikers are making a come back because they've learned takedown defense.

With three of the top five Light Heavyweight fighters in the world being 30 years old or over there will be room at the top of the rankings for young fighters in the near future. Here are some fighters to keep an eye on in the Light Heavyweight division.

This article discusses the safety of the sport of ultimate fighting and compares it to other events such as boxing.

ESPN.com has finally gone through with a new Mixed-Martial Arts section in order to capitalize on the burgeoning sport's popularity.

UFC 76 might have been the last fight in Liddell's illustrious career.

Gaining fast momentum in popularity is the world of MMA.

When I had first saw the ad of Bodog Fight, I seemed to be pretty psyched because I'm an avid fan of mixed martial arts after watching enough UFC.

What is UFC, and how big is it now.

Both are great wrestlers and all-around fighters. Who will come out on top?

What was originally developed as a one night tournament to crown the best fighter in the world has grown into a worldwide phenomenon that has taken America by storm. What has contributed to the UFC's popularity?

The UFC is one of the two most influential MMA organizations on the planet (along with Pride). Which fighters that have never lost to the champion may make waves in the coming year? Stop by and find out.

Ultimate Fighting Championship surpassed HBO's 2006 pay-per-view take and is worth more than 1 billion dollars.

After a year of stunning upsets, UFC 76 may take the cake when it comes to shockers. The Light Heavyweight division is a mess at the moment and this event has a great deal to do about it.

I haven't been a UFC fan for a long time, but long enough to have ten favorite matches.

The former charismatic wrestling star is expecting big things in his MMA career.

The UFC has been gaining a lot of popularity. If you are a new fan and want to know a little bit about their fighters here is a guide.

Pride is one of the two most influential MMA organizations in the world today (along with the UFC). This allows them to lure great fighters throughout the world. Here are some of the best Pride fighters that haven't gotten a championship shot.

Has Mixed Martial Arts replaced older fight favorites? A veteran professional wrestler weighs in on the subject.

Ultimate Fighting veteran reveals how to become a champion in the combative arena.

UFC 71 was an exciting event filled with upsets, quick finishes and a title changing hands. Now that the smoke has cleared, where do the fighters go from here and what can we expect to see in the coming months.

Wrestling has always been around with the WWE (formerly WWF) while Mixed Martial Arts is on the rise with such organizations as the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Do we censor this viewing for our kids? I think we better or at least view it with them

With the slim talent in the Middleweight division, a few quality wins could rocket any young fighter to super stardom. These are the fighters to keep an eye on in the coming years.

Headlining this interesting card is former professional wrestler, Brock Lesnar, and former NFL wide receiver, Johnnie Morton, step into the confines of a mixed martial arts ring for the first time. Also headlined by a rematch between Royce Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba.

Who are the best mixed-martial arts fighters in the world today?

Mix Martial Arts has gained a tremendous amount of popularity lately. That means there's a high demand for fighters. The UFC, Bodog, IFL, World Combat League, are the most popular, but there are many underground organizations willing to except fighters too.

Basic information about the UFC and MMA.

The UFC has had impressive gains in popularity and pay par view buy rate numbers. Some people think that UFC may give Boxing a one hit knock out.

On Saturday, January 19th 2008 the Ultimate Fighting Challenge presents UFC 80 "Rapid Fire" coming to you live from the Metro Arena in New Castle, England.

One of the best and largest MMA gyms is in Sacramento. Ultimate Fitness is the brainchild of World Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber and Chiropractor Matt Fisher. Faber and Fisher started a gym where you can train like an MMA fighter.

UFC recently purchased it's top competitior, PRIDE. This is reminiscent of the WWE's purchase of WCW in 2001. That transaction didn't work out so well.

Mister Hutto: You are an aspiring Mixed Martial Arts fighter. I take it you have a martial arts background?

An editorial on the ever-increasing popularity of UFC and mixed martial arts. What is causing such interest and growth?

Liddell takes on Keith Jardine in UFC 76:Knockout.

The UFC is back with their monthly PPV. UFC 71 is headlined by Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Was it worth the $39.95?

Lately, the world of professional boxing has been suffering. Fans have been caught in the new trend of mixed marital arts fighting.

The UFC has gained a lot of popularity recently but in case you are new to the UFC here is a history of the Light Heavyweight Title.

I had the notion in my head before this event that it would be a lose-lose situation for Randy Couture to come out of retirement. But after The Natural's performance Saturday night against Tim Sylvia, I'm pretty well certain anything is possible.

Not many people were looking forward to UFC 72 because the card looked week. Were they right or was UFC 72 worth the $39.95 price tag.

The brutish ex-Minnesota wrestler will fight in the world's most popular fighting league.

A review of UFC 84 Ill Will

MMA fighters are experts at MMA. Kids are growing up wanting to be MMA fighters. My training partner, Dustin Akbari, has been training MMA since he was 12 and can handle himself against a pro boxer, an NCAA DI wrestler or a black belt in Brazilian Jui-Jitsu.

Have you ever wondered what would be outcome between a professional boxer versus a professional ultimate fighter skilled in the many arts of combat? It doesn't take much brain to know what the outcome would be but that doesn't stop anyone from making a debate out of it.

The UFC is quickly becoming very popular and the Ultimate Fighter is your chance to meet the newest UFC star.

If you're new to the sport the sport of UFC here are some names to keep an eye on.

A review of UFC 79 Nemesis

The UFC Middleweight Title is currently held by Anderson Silva but how did he get it and who had it before him?

Couture surprisingly has gone out at the top of his game after faxing in a letter to UFC president Dana White.

Mixed martial arts fighters, such as Matt Hughes and Kenny Florian, make a stop to plead their case for sanctioning the sport of mixed martial arts in Illinois and Michigan.

The Welterweight division is one of the deepest talent pools in all of mixed martial arts. With the exception of Matt Hughes, the Welterweight division is flooded with young talent. These are the fighters who will make a name for themselves in the coming years.

Mixed martial arts just had its first network TV special, now the UFC and MMA are ready to take off and be the next big thing.

Whether you're a new MMA fan or you're preparing to step into the octagon yourself, there are a host of websites that can give you the information you need.

Mixed Martial Arts leagues such as America's UFC and Japan's Pride FC feature some of the most exciting fighters in the world, and new leagues and fighting tournaments are springing up all the time. But what makes this unique style of fighting so entertaining to watch?

New Years Eve will be stacked with mixed martial arts events. The UFC, IFL, K-1 Hero's, and Yarennoka/M-1 all will be vying for your hard earned dollar.

MMA has become one of the most popular sports in the country, led by the popularity of the UFC. But the IFL hopes to draw fans with their new team concept.

Breakdown of UFC 86.

The end of another month in mixed-martial arts saw its fair share of high-level fights. June saw the first true featherweight superfight as well as the emergence of a superstar bantamweight, the stability in the UFC, and some other organizations signing top-ten talent.

A humorous essay about mixed martial arts fighting.

UFC 86 Predictions.

September was a great month for fight fans. UFC, Pride, & boxing televised fights demonstrating skill & the kind of brutal contact fans adore. Each card featured referee stoppages. In this article, the author asks: When should a fight be stopped?

One of the world's top fighters just retired from the UFC. Why you should care, and why you shouldn't.

The International Fight League is one of the leagues in a fast growing sport that uses mixed martial arts as it's fighting techniques.

The Playstation 2 game 'Ultimate Fighting Championship Sudden Impact' is in hot water.

Strap in and prepare yourselves folks... because this isn't your fathers boxing!

The Ultimate Fighting Challenge presents UFC 79 "Nemesis" which will be live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A review of the UFC event UFC 86 Jackson VS Griffin

A review of UFC 82 - Pride of a Champion

UFC 86 Preview.

UFC video game.

It isn't very often you see mention of World Wrestling Entertainment or the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the business section of a newspaper. More often than not, when either company is named, there is a spot that usually proves the mainstreams media's overall ignorance

The mixed martial arts has become very popular recently with the UFC, King of the Cage, World Combat League, and the formation of the IFL. The IFL stands for International Fight League. Unlike the usual man vs. man or woman vs woman, the IFL is team based MMA at it's best.

Trouble comes in threes people and this month is NO exception. We've got major events from the UFC, WEC and EliteXC all happening within a week of each other. UFC 84 is scheduled for Saturday, May 24th.

The sports world is filled with awful, lazy nicknames. Thank goodness MMA can provide us with some great nicknames.

The only reason fans go to see the UFC is for the fighters, so why are they only making four percent of the money?

UFC 76 definitely had some surprises but was it worth the $39.95?

A review of UFC 81 - Breaking Point

UFC 73 will be held in Sacramento and features two title fights plus the anticipated debut of a Pride Fighting legend.

White says that Fedor "sucks" and says he's not a top five heavyweight on conference call according to mmanews.com

Recently I've heard many boxing experts speak out about the MMA only to find out they have no clue what they are talking about. Stick to the boxing guys.

The UFC has had it's fill of damn "furners" and is bringing its show back to the States where it belongs. UFC 82: Pride of a Champion is coming this Saturday, March the 1st. Finally, we have some fights on the main card that deserve to be there.

The UFC has become very popular lately but many might be new fans. So here is a look at the history of the UFC Heavyweight Title.

Finally Randy Couture's next title defense has come. Would he stand victorious once again?

Read about the newest fighters added to UFC 72 Victory coming next month.

UFC 74 "Respect" is coming to the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada August 25th 2007. They will be showcasing 8 total fights for the night three of them will be prelim fights and 5 actual Pay Per View fights.

The Ultimate Fighter catapulted the UFC and all of MMA into mainstream popularity. The reality show follows a cast of fighters competing to become a star in the sport. If you are unfamiliar with the UFC craze, this is a great place to start.

ESPN is holding a 32 man tournament to decide who is the ultimate star in sports.

Is the fighting style employed in the UFC really Brazilian Jiu-jitsu?

A review of UFC 80 Rapid Fire

What is MMA? MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts.

Are you thinking about training for Mixed martial arts? This talks about some of the concepts you need to be aware of when getting ready for MMA.

When fighters such as Fedor Emelianenko, Mirko Filipovic, Randy Couture,