http://www.fiveknuckles.com Mixed Martial Arts News Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:58:22 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Just-Call-Randy-Couture-Captain-MMA.html On Saturday night UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture took on James Toney in what was billed as a boxing vs. MMA match. Thankfully Couture did what he does best and proved Toney wrong. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:58:22 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Just-Call-Randy-Couture-Captain-MMA.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/LIVE-COVERAGE-of-UFC-118-Penn-vs-Edgar-2.html Live coverage of UFC 118 "Penn/Edgar 2" Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:55:18 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/LIVE-COVERAGE-of-UFC-118-Penn-vs-Edgar-2.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Frankie-Edgar-Looks-To-Show-Hes-Not-A-One-Hit-Wonder.html As he prepares to defend his UFC lightweight championship for the first time tomorrow night against BJ Penn, Frankie Edgar talks to Five Knuckles about his life as a UFC champion. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:12:13 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Frankie-Edgar-Looks-To-Show-Hes-Not-A-One-Hit-Wonder.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whos-On-The-Hot-Seat-UFC-118-Edition.html The UFC makes its way east this weekend as they storm Boston for the first time in their history. Which fighters will be leaving Beantown with a pink slip should they suffer another loss? Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:53:32 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whos-On-The-Hot-Seat-UFC-118-Edition.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Watch-The-WEC-50-Fighter-Weigh-Ins-Live-At-7pm-On-Five-Knuckles.html Tomorrow night the WEC will present WEC 50 in Las Vegas. Catch the fighter weigh-in's tonight at 7pm EST. The main event pits bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz vs. Joseph Benavidez. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:52:25 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Watch-The-WEC-50-Fighter-Weigh-Ins-Live-At-7pm-On-Five-Knuckles.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/When-Is-Enough-Ever-Enough-Shane-Carwin-Innocent-Until-Proven-Guilty.html After Saturday's stunning announcement that UFC heavyweight Shane Carwin was named in a steroids investigation people are already branding him a cheater. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:36:36 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/When-Is-Enough-Ever-Enough-Shane-Carwin-Innocent-Until-Proven-Guilty.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/The-Decision-Maker.html Jon Fitch has been one of the most dominant welterweight fighters in the world for years. Will he be able to turn that success into a second UFC title shot if he doesn't start finishing opponents? Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:11:35 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/The-Decision-Maker.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Meet-Tim-Kennedy,-a-Strikeforce-middleweight-contender-and-special-forces-sniper.html Army Special Forces Sniper & Strikeforce Middleweight Contender preparing for his main event title fight against Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:13:35 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Meet-Tim-Kennedy,-a-Strikeforce-middleweight-contender-and-special-forces-sniper.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whats-Next-For-The-Main-Card-Fighters-of-UFC-117.html Now that we have had a few days to digest what turned out to be a great card, let's take a look at what's next for Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen and the gang. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:01:45 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whats-Next-For-The-Main-Card-Fighters-of-UFC-117.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/LIVE-COVERAGE-of-UFC-117-Silva-vs-Sonnen.html FiveKnuckles.com brings you the main card action LIVE and unlike anyone else. Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:52:25 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/LIVE-COVERAGE-of-UFC-117-Silva-vs-Sonnen.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-117-Silva-vs-Sonnen-Preview.html FiveKnuckles previews the main card of what should turn out to be a very memorable UFC 117. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:41:27 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-117-Silva-vs-Sonnen-Preview.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-117-Silva-vs-Sonnen-weigh-in-results.html With the exception of co-main-event fighter Thiago Alves, all the other fighters competing on tomorrow's UFC 117 card successfully made weight at the event's official weigh-in ceremony earlier today. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:33:32 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-117-Silva-vs-Sonnen-weigh-in-results.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Injuries-force-more-changes-to-the-UFC-118-lineup.html Terry Etim and Alessio Sakara have fallen pray to injuries leading up to their fights at UFC 118, forcing some late replacements for the August 28 pay-per-view event. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:01:43 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Injuries-force-more-changes-to-the-UFC-118-lineup.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Five-Knuckles-MMA-News-Notebook.html Not everyone has time to read every news article that is written in the world of mixed martial arts. Want a brief synopsis of the days news and events? Check out the MMA News Notebook. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:18:32 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Five-Knuckles-MMA-News-Notebook.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Aaron-Simpson-hospitalized-with-infection-surgery-leaves-him-out-at-UFN-22.html "A-Train" will miss his upcoming match against David Branch in September, after contracting an unknown infection that has left the middleweight hospitalized. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:29:40 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Aaron-Simpson-hospitalized-with-infection-surgery-leaves-him-out-at-UFN-22.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Awesome-GSP-Highlight-Video.html If you are a fan of Georges St. Pierre and have some time to spare check out this video. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:19:11 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Awesome-GSP-Highlight-Video.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whos-On-The-Hot-Seat-UFC-117-Edition.html Two stacked cards in a span of one week makes for a happy mixed martial arts fan. Let's take a peak at the fighters who are on the hot seat. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:41:22 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whos-On-The-Hot-Seat-UFC-117-Edition.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Alan-Belcher-undergoes-emergency-eye-surgery-his-match-against-Demian-Maia-has-been-called-off.html A detached retina for Alan Belcher will sideline the middleweight fighter for his upcoming fight against Damian Maia scheduled for September 15. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:26:38 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Alan-Belcher-undergoes-emergency-eye-surgery-his-match-against-Demian-Maia-has-been-called-off.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Paul-Daley--Strikeforce-Come-To-Terms-On-A-Six-Fight-Deal.html Recently exiled from the UFC, welterweight Paul Daley has landed on his feet. Look for the British slugger in a Strikeforce cage sometime soon. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:24:18 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Paul-Daley--Strikeforce-Come-To-Terms-On-A-Six-Fight-Deal.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-Light-Heavyweight-Jon-Jones-on-ESPN.html Wow a full fledged interview on ESPN! Jon Jones talks about last night's fight and what's next for him. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:21:53 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-Light-Heavyweight-Jon-Jones-on-ESPN.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whats-Next-For-The-UFC-On-Versus-2-Main-Card-Fighters.html Last night's card produced some great match-ups. Where do the winners & losers of the UFC on Versus 2 card go from here? Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:11:31 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whats-Next-For-The-UFC-On-Versus-2-Main-Card-Fighters.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Post-UFC-on-Versus-2-news-and-notes.html Here are the recipients of the fight night bonuses as well as the gate and attendance figures from last night's UFC on Versus 2 event. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:14:16 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Post-UFC-on-Versus-2-news-and-notes.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Now-That-Jake-Shields-Is-In-The-UFC-Will-People-Begin-To-Respect-Him.html How does a man who's riding a 14 fight winning streak get such little respect? Tune in and find out what my thoughts are on Jake Shields. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:21:54 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Now-That-Jake-Shields-Is-In-The-UFC-Will-People-Begin-To-Respect-Him.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Alchemist-Management-to-Transform-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Management.html MC Hammer launches new management firm set to transform MMA management for benefit of fighters and industry Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:20:52 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Alchemist-Management-to-Transform-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Management.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-Files-Suit-Against-Bellator-and-Ken-Pavia.html Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC has brought a lawsuit against Bellator and agent Ken Pavia for stealing their trade secrets. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:01:41 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-Files-Suit-Against-Bellator-and-Ken-Pavia.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Vladimir-Matyushenko-ready-to-fight-the-Devil.html Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko prepares to battles Jon Jones during the main event of UFC Versus Live 2 in San Diego on August 1st. Respect the Janitor! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:20:19 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Vladimir-Matyushenko-ready-to-fight-the-Devil.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Chael-Sonnens-Hit-Parade.html In 2:38 you can see why Chael Sonnen has drawn interest in his bout with Anderson Silva. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:35:55 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Chael-Sonnens-Hit-Parade.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Ryan-Couture-Set-To-Make-His-Professional-Debut.html Ryan Couture will make his professional debut for Strikeforce on August 13. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:12:40 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Ryan-Couture-Set-To-Make-His-Professional-Debut.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whos-On-The-Hot-Seat-UFC-on-Versus-2-Edition.html Which UFC superstars are in danger of losing their jobs with another loss? Bryan Levick takes a close look at this Sunday's UFC on Versus 2 event in San Diego Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:34:26 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Whos-On-The-Hot-Seat-UFC-on-Versus-2-Edition.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Unnecessary-Evil.html Chael Sonnen's trash talk has forced a role reversal for his title fight with Anderson Silva. At first, he was an underdog with fan support. Now, people want to see him get his mouth busted open. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:53:03 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Unnecessary-Evil.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Video-UFC-117-extended-preview.html Anderson Silva: "To talk about me is easy. Try to beat me." Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:47:27 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Video-UFC-117-extended-preview.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dan-Miller-to-replace-Phil-Baroni-against-John-Salter-on-UFC-118-prelims.html A middleweight bout between Dan Miller and John Salter has been booked for UFC 118 after Salter's original opponent, Phil Baroni, was forced out of the event due to a collarbone injury. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:29:09 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dan-Miller-to-replace-Phil-Baroni-against-John-Salter-on-UFC-118-prelims.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Back-injury-forces-Thiago-Silva-off-UFC-117-card.html Thiago Silva has been plagued by an injury just one week away from his fight with Tim Boetsch. It is unclear who will replace the Brazilian light-heavyweight on August 7. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:58:28 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Back-injury-forces-Thiago-Silva-off-UFC-117-card.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Big-John-McCarthy-returns-to-the-UFC-for-Versus-2.html The prominent referee will return to the octagon after a two-and-a-half year hiatus from the promotion. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:11:35 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Big-John-McCarthy-returns-to-the-UFC-for-Versus-2.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Steve-Cantwell-vs-Stanislav-Nedkov-in-the-works-for-UFC-120.html Former WEC light-heavyweight champion Steve Cantwell has agreed to make his Octagon return against Stanislav Nedkov at UFC 120 in October. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:42:14 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Steve-Cantwell-vs-Stanislav-Nedkov-in-the-works-for-UFC-120.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jose-Aldo-vs-Manny-Gaburyan-set-for-Septembers-WEC-51.html One of the sport's pound-for-pound elite returns this fall to defend his title against one of the division's most dangerous fighters. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:07:05 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jose-Aldo-vs-Manny-Gaburyan-set-for-Septembers-WEC-51.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Gerald-Harris-replaces-injured-Jorge-Rivera-at-UFC-118.html Jorge Rivera has withdrawn from his scheduled match against Alessio Sakara at UFC 118 due to a broken arm. The Massachusetts born fighter hopes to return sometime in September or October. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:43:54 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Gerald-Harris-replaces-injured-Jorge-Rivera-at-UFC-118.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Gonzaga-vs-Schaub-and-Duffee-vs-Madsen-latest-additions-to-UFC-121-event.html A pair of heavyweight bouts featuring Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Brendan Schaub and Todd Duffee vs. Jon Madsen are the latest fights in the works for the UFC 121 card on October 23. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:37:58 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Gonzaga-vs-Schaub-and-Duffee-vs-Madsen-latest-additions-to-UFC-121-event.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Patrick-Cote-vs-Tom-Lawlor-slated-for-UFC-121.html It will be a Canadian vs. an East Coaster as Patrick "The Predator" Cote takes on "Filthy" Tom Lawlor on the stacked UFC 121 card. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:59:47 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Patrick-Cote-vs-Tom-Lawlor-slated-for-UFC-121.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Tito-Ortiz-agrees-to-battle-Matt-Hamill-at-UFC-121.html Tito Ortiz via Twitter: "The cat got out of the bag. Yes I am fighting at UFC121 at the Honda center Oct 23rd. Waiting for the contract from UFC to sign. Let's Go!" Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:53:17 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Tito-Ortiz-agrees-to-battle-Matt-Hamill-at-UFC-121.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Rampage-Jackson-verbally-agrees-to-fight-Lyoto-Machida-in-November.html The battle of two former champions is likely to take place this fall, with the winner possibly becoming the number-one contender in the stacked light heavyweight division. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:48:17 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Rampage-Jackson-verbally-agrees-to-fight-Lyoto-Machida-in-November.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Diego-Sanchez-vs-Paulo-Thiago-likely-for-UFC-121.html TUF 1 winner Diego Sanchez will remain in the welterweight division for his next fight, as he will face Paulo Thiago at UFC 121 on October 23 in California. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:34:27 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Diego-Sanchez-vs-Paulo-Thiago-likely-for-UFC-121.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Randy-Couture-toughest-man-on-Expendables-set,-says-Sylvester-Stallone.html Sylvester Stallone: "If you put all these tough guys in a room and let's see who comes out. If you walked in 10 minutes later, you'd see Randy Couture sitting on top of us having a chocolate Sunday." Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:33:06 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Randy-Couture-toughest-man-on-Expendables-set,-says-Sylvester-Stallone.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Undefeated-newcomer-Dongi-Yang-to-debut-against-Chris-Camozzi-at-UFC-121.html A middleweight bout between TUF 11 cast member Chris Camozzi and undefeated prospect Dongi Yang is in the works for UFC 121 on October 23. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:31:39 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Undefeated-newcomer-Dongi-Yang-to-debut-against-Chris-Camozzi-at-UFC-121.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Mike-Pyle-vs-John-Hathaway-announced-for-UFC-120-main-card.html Welterweight submission specialist Mike Pyle steps in for the injured Dong Hyun Kim and will face undefeated prospect John Hathaway at UFC 120 on October 16. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:50:12 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Mike-Pyle-vs-John-Hathaway-announced-for-UFC-120-main-card.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Georges-St-Pierre-vs-Josh-Koscheck-set-for-December.html Georges St. Pierre will put his welterweight title on the line against Josh Koscheck at UFC 123. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:49:48 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Georges-St-Pierre-vs-Josh-Koscheck-set-for-December.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-119-prelims-coming-live-and-free-to-Spike-TV.html More free fights are coming to Spike TV as all lights are green for a "UFC Prelims" special to air for UFC 119. The show will feature Matt Mitrione vs. Joey Beltrain and CB Dollaway vs. Joe Doerksen. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:16:54 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-119-prelims-coming-live-and-free-to-Spike-TV.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-heads-to-Indianapolis-for-UFC-119-Mir-vs-Nogueria-2.html For the first-time ever, Indianapolis will get a taste of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Former UFC® heavyweight champion Frank Mir and mixed martial arts legend Minotauro Nogueira... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:41:23 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-heads-to-Indianapolis-for-UFC-119-Mir-vs-Nogueria-2.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/David-Mitchell-vs-Anthony-Waldburger-likely-for-UFC-Fight-Night-22.html Newcomers David Mitchell and Anthony Waldburger will meet in a welterweight bout slated for the un-aired preliminary portion of the UFC Fight Night 22 card on September 15. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:36:37 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/David-Mitchell-vs-Anthony-Waldburger-likely-for-UFC-Fight-Night-22.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/5K-Exclusive-Jake-Shields-vs-Martin-Kampmann-in-the-works-Updated.html Once Jake Shields eventually signs with the UFC then the former Strikeforce middleweight champion will likely make his Octagon debut against Martin Kampmann in October. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:49:05 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/5K-Exclusive-Jake-Shields-vs-Martin-Kampmann-in-the-works-Updated.html