http://www.fiveknuckles.com Mixed Martial Arts News Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:19:24 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Carlos-Condit-accepts-a-rematch-with-Nick-Diaz.html Carlos Condit accepts a rematch with recent foe, Nick Diaz, says UFC president, Dana White Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:19:24 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Carlos-Condit-accepts-a-rematch-with-Nick-Diaz.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Cesar-Gracie-shocked-at-UFC-143s-outcome,-judges-dont-like-Nick-Diaz.html It comes as no surprise that Nick Diaz's coach, Cesar Gracie, is upset with the outcome of UFC 143 and weighs in on the controversial decision Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:10:18 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Cesar-Gracie-shocked-at-UFC-143s-outcome,-judges-dont-like-Nick-Diaz.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Fabricio-Werdum-open-to-fight-Frank-Mir,-looks-for-title-shot-after-3-or-4-more-wins.html Fabricio Werdum is coming off of a dominant performance at UFC 143 and is open to fight Frank Mir, looking to compile three or four more wins, en route to a title shot Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:06:33 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Fabricio-Werdum-open-to-fight-Frank-Mir,-looks-for-title-shot-after-3-or-4-more-wins.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Josh-Koscheck-says-Javier-Mendez-is-the-reason-for-his-AKA-departure.html Josh Koscheck points to Javier Mendez as the driving force behind his departure from the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:37:34 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Josh-Koscheck-says-Javier-Mendez-is-the-reason-for-his-AKA-departure.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-open-to-a-Carlos-Condit-vs-Nick-Diaz-rematch.html With UFC 143 barely out of view, Dana White says he is open for a rematch between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:51:45 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-open-to-a-Carlos-Condit-vs-Nick-Diaz-rematch.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-143-quick-results-Condit-becomes-interim-welterweight-champ,-Nick-Diaz-done-with-MMA.html UFC 143 saw the crowning of a new interim welterweight champion as Carlos Condit defeats Nick Diaz via unanimous decision to win the belt. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:57:15 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-143-quick-results-Condit-becomes-interim-welterweight-champ,-Nick-Diaz-done-with-MMA.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Carlos-Condit-unlikely-to-wait-for-GSP-if-he-wins-tonight-says-manager.html If Carlos Condit is victorious over Nick Diaz in tonight's UFC 143, he is unlikely to wait for George St. Pierre says his manager Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:56:39 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Carlos-Condit-unlikely-to-wait-for-GSP-if-he-wins-tonight-says-manager.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-143-Diaz-vs-Condit-main-card-preview,-analysis,-and-predictions.html Check out why FiveKnuckles thinks this main event could be a fight of the year candidate. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:11:16 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-143-Diaz-vs-Condit-main-card-preview,-analysis,-and-predictions.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dan-Henderson-will-wait-for-his-title-shot-against-Jon-Jones.html Despite matchup possibilities, Dan Henderson has opted to wait for his title shot against Jon Jones Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:34:51 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dan-Henderson-will-wait-for-his-title-shot-against-Jon-Jones.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/BJ-Penn-is-contemplating-on-his-future.html BJ Penn's future is in a state of limbo as the MMA legend continues to contemplate whether or not he should fight again Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:36:47 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/BJ-Penn-is-contemplating-on-his-future.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/War-Machine-to-serve-another-prison-sentence.html War Machine, formerly known as Jon Koppenhaver, will be sent back to prison in the next two weeks to serve another year long sentence Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:32:06 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/War-Machine-to-serve-another-prison-sentence.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Brotherly-Love.html 2011 was a breakout year for the Diaz brothers. Will 2012 be their crowning glory? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:59:53 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Brotherly-Love.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Brandon-Vera-vs-Thiago-Silva-at-UFC-on-FX-3-and-Lavar-Johnson-vs-Pat-Barry-at-UFC-on-Fox-3.html A light heavyweight rematch, Brandon Vera vs. Thiago Silva, is set for UFC on FX 3 and a heavyweight bout between Lavar Johnson and Pat Barry are set for UFC on Fox 3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:03:38 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Brandon-Vera-vs-Thiago-Silva-at-UFC-on-FX-3-and-Lavar-Johnson-vs-Pat-Barry-at-UFC-on-Fox-3.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/The-UFC-turns-down-Jon-Jones-request-for-a-heavyweight-fight-for-the-fans-in-2012.html Jon Jones reveals that he asked UFC management for a fight against a top 10 heavyweight in 2012 if he was successful in his next two title defenses. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:47:56 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/The-UFC-turns-down-Jon-Jones-request-for-a-heavyweight-fight-for-the-fans-in-2012.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Johny-Hendricks-wants-the-winner-of-Diaz-vs-Condit.html Johny Hendricks wants his own title shot and calls for a matchup with the winner of the Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit bout Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:11:38 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Johny-Hendricks-wants-the-winner-of-Diaz-vs-Condit.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Evan-Dunham-looking-to-fight-the-winner-of-Pettis-vs-Lauzon-after-victory-at-UFC-on-Fox-2.html In light of his recent victory at UFC on Fox 2, Evan Dunham looks to continue to climb the lightweight rankings by taking on the winner of the Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon bout Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:22:48 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Evan-Dunham-looking-to-fight-the-winner-of-Pettis-vs-Lauzon-after-victory-at-UFC-on-Fox-2.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-says-Michael-Bisping-defeated-Chael-Sonnen.html UFC president, Dana White, believes that Michael Bisping defeated Chael Sonnen at the UFC on Fox 2 co-main event Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:27:31 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-says-Michael-Bisping-defeated-Chael-Sonnen.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-on-Fox-2-quick-results.html Rashad Evans, Chael Sonnen and Chris Weidman emerged victorious in their respective bouts on the main card at UFC on Fox 2 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:33:50 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-on-Fox-2-quick-results.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-talks-UFCs-ban-on-weapons-related-sponsors.html UFC president, Dana White, spoke about the UFC's recent ban on weapons related sponsors Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:09:05 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-talks-UFCs-ban-on-weapons-related-sponsors.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Hackers-release-Dana-Whites-personal-information,-might-stage-continued-attacks-on-the-UFC.html UFC president, Dana White, recently had his personal information released to the public in a retaliation from the hacker group Anonymous who might continue to disrupt the UFC's operations Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:20:29 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Hackers-release-Dana-Whites-personal-information,-might-stage-continued-attacks-on-the-UFC.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Lyoto-Machida-wants-to-fight-Dan-Henderson,-open-for-a-drop-to-middleweight.html UFC light heavyweight, Lyoto Machida, is open to test himself against Dan Henderson as well as a possible drop to the 185lb division Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:11:29 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Lyoto-Machida-wants-to-fight-Dan-Henderson,-open-for-a-drop-to-middleweight.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Anderson-Silva-says-no-Brazilian-can-beat-Jon-Jones.html UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, has high praise for Jon Jones since Silva believes no Brazilian fighter can dethrone the light heavyweight champion Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:28:57 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Anderson-Silva-says-no-Brazilian-can-beat-Jon-Jones.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/John-Dodson-vs-Darren-Uyenoyama-at-UFC-on-Fox-3.html The UFC's third trip to Fox continues to build as a flyweight matchup pitting John Dodson vs. Darren Uyenoyama has been added Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:58:53 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/John-Dodson-vs-Darren-Uyenoyama-at-UFC-on-Fox-3.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Nick-Diaz-and-the-Demon-Possessed.html To be fair, we are all demon-possessed. By that I mean we carry within our psyche all the painful memories of our past, all the disappointments and anger. And in good ways and bad, that pain forms us or leaves us malformed. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:07:50 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Nick-Diaz-and-the-Demon-Possessed.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jim-Miller-vs-Nate-Diaz-set-for-UFC-on-Fox-3.html Two of the UFC's top lightweights are set to battle in the UFC's third trip to Fox as Jim Miller fights Nate Diaz on the main card Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:13:26 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jim-Miller-vs-Nate-Diaz-set-for-UFC-on-Fox-3.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Bisping-breaks-easilyI-think-hes-mentally-weak-says-Chael-Sonnens-coach.html Chael Sonnen's coach, Scott McQuary, doesn't think highly of Michael Bisping and believes Sonnen will mentally break his British opponent at UFC on Fox 2 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:18:07 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Bisping-breaks-easilyI-think-hes-mentally-weak-says-Chael-Sonnens-coach.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Cub-Swanson-focused-on-smashing-George-Roop-at-UFC-on-Fox-2.html Cub Swanson is focused on "smashing" George Roop when the two fight in a featherweight bout at UFC on Fox 2 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:20:40 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Cub-Swanson-focused-on-smashing-George-Roop-at-UFC-on-Fox-2.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-bans-weapons-related-sponsors.html The Ultimate Fighting Championship bans weapons related sponsors from its events Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:32:19 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/UFC-bans-weapons-related-sponsors.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Phil-Davis-not-fazed-by-Rashad-Evans-trash-talk,-will-stick-to-a-game-plan-in-their-fight.html Phil Davis is not fazed by the always-vocal, Rashad Evans, and will stick to a game plan despite trash talk that attempts to provoke him otherwise Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:54:48 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Phil-Davis-not-fazed-by-Rashad-Evans-trash-talk,-will-stick-to-a-game-plan-in-their-fight.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Antonio-Rodrigo-Nogueira-talks-recovery,-rivalry-with-Mir-and-dos-Santos-vs-Overeem.html Rodrigo ‘Minotauro' Nogueira discusses his recovery process and now targets an Octagon return by mid-2012. Nogueira also weighs in on his prediction for Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:01:35 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Antonio-Rodrigo-Nogueira-talks-recovery,-rivalry-with-Mir-and-dos-Santos-vs-Overeem.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jon-Jones-on-Rashad-Evans-Everything-about-us-disliking-each-other-is-true.html Jones: "I'm picking Rashad Evans. I'm in his corner. I want to fight Rashad. He's the antagonist of my career. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:56:45 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jon-Jones-on-Rashad-Evans-Everything-about-us-disliking-each-other-is-true.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Bas-Rutten-says-the-glassed-jawed-Alistair-Overeem-will-lose-to-Junior-dos-Santos.html MMA legend, Bas Rutten, believes that Alistair Overeem will lose in his upcoming matchup with Junior dos Santos partly due to his glass jaw Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:54:18 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Bas-Rutten-says-the-glassed-jawed-Alistair-Overeem-will-lose-to-Junior-dos-Santos.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-is-confused-about-Melvin-Guillard,-says-Anderson-Silva-will-fight-Chael-Sonnen.html UFC president is confused about Melvin Guillard's performance at UFC on FX and says that Anderson Silva will fight Chael Sonnen if Sonnen is victorious at UFC on Fox 2 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:45:49 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-is-confused-about-Melvin-Guillard,-says-Anderson-Silva-will-fight-Chael-Sonnen.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Miguel-Torres-vs-Michael-McDonald-at-UFC-145.html Miguel Torres is set to fight up and coming prospect, Michael McDonald at UFC 145 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:08:15 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Miguel-Torres-vs-Michael-McDonald-at-UFC-145.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jim-Miller-not-afraid-to-get-in-the-face-of-Melvin-Guillard-to-make-him-fight.html Jim Miller is not afraid to bring the fight to Melvin Guillard when the to face each other on the main event at UFC on FX Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:57:54 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jim-Miller-not-afraid-to-get-in-the-face-of-Melvin-Guillard-to-make-him-fight.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Michael-Bisping-says-he-can-submit-Chael-Sonnen-if-he-is-taken-down.html Michael Bisping isn't afraid if he is taken down by Chael Sonnen and says that he will sink in a submission if it becomes a grappling match Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:12:33 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Michael-Bisping-says-he-can-submit-Chael-Sonnen-if-he-is-taken-down.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Mark-Munoz-injured,-Chael-Sonnen-vs-Michael-Bisping,-Demian-Maia-vs-Chris-Weidman.html Mark Munoz suffers an injury during training and is off UFC on Fox 2. Michael Bisping steps in to face Chael Sonnen. Bisping's former opponent, Demian Maia, is set to fight Chris Weidman. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:31:21 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Mark-Munoz-injured,-Chael-Sonnen-vs-Michael-Bisping,-Demian-Maia-vs-Chris-Weidman.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Muhammad-King-Mo-Lawal-tests-positive-for-steroid-use.html Strikeforce light heavyweight, Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal, tests positive for steroid use after his last bout with Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:40:23 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Muhammad-King-Mo-Lawal-tests-positive-for-steroid-use.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Rousimar-Palhares-ready-to-fight-whoever-the-UFC-gives-him.html Rousimar Palhares fears no one in the middleweight division and is ready to fight whoever the UFC gives him Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:18:24 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Rousimar-Palhares-ready-to-fight-whoever-the-UFC-gives-him.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jim-Miller-looking-to-get-back-on-track-with-a-win-over-Melvin-Guillard.html UFC lightweight, Jim Miller, looks to return to form by taking out fellow top tier fighter, Melvin Guillard, when they meet each other at UFC on FX Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:43:08 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Jim-Miller-looking-to-get-back-on-track-with-a-win-over-Melvin-Guillard.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/George-St-Pierre-targets-a-November-return.html UFC welterweight champion, George St. Pierre, aims for a November return according to an interview with Inside MMA Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:53:27 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/George-St-Pierre-targets-a-November-return.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-responds-to-ESPNs-report-on-fighter-pay.html UFC president, Dana White, responds to ESPN's recent report concerning fighter pay within the UFC Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:25:36 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-responds-to-ESPNs-report-on-fighter-pay.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Melvin-Guillard-talks-switch-to-Blackzillian-camp,-no-hard-feelings-with-Greg-Jackson.html Melvin Guillard recently switched camps, becoming a Blackzillian, after leaving his former camp with Greg Jackson and says the change leaves no bad blood Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:29:39 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Melvin-Guillard-talks-switch-to-Blackzillian-camp,-no-hard-feelings-with-Greg-Jackson.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Chael-Sonnen-talks-Mark-Munoz-matchup,-says-Anderson-Silva-doesnt-want-to-fight-him-or-Munoz.html Chael Sonnen continues his attack on middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, and says that Silva is afraid to fight him and Mark Munoz, whom Sonnen is matched up with at UFC on Fox 2 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:32:10 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Chael-Sonnen-talks-Mark-Munoz-matchup,-says-Anderson-Silva-doesnt-want-to-fight-him-or-Munoz.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Anderson-Silva-suffers-another-injury.html UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, reveals another injury that will further delay his 2012 debut Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:32:11 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Anderson-Silva-suffers-another-injury.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Win-or-lose,-Anthony-Johnsons-UFC-career-is-on-the-line.html Anthony Johnson is in hot waters with the UFC after missing weight at the UFC 142 wiegh-ins and UFC president, Dana White, says win or lose, "Rumble" is in danger of being cut Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:48:35 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Win-or-lose,-Anthony-Johnsons-UFC-career-is-on-the-line.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-furious-with-ESPNs-hack-job-report-on-fighter-pay.html UFC president Dana White is furious with ESPN's upcoming "hack job" report concerning fighter's pay in the UFC Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:11:01 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Dana-White-furious-with-ESPNs-hack-job-report-on-fighter-pay.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Nate-Marquardt-leaves-BAMMA-upon-request,-MMA-return-still-unknown.html Nate Marquardt is released from his contract with the UK-based promotion, BAMMA, upon his own request and there is still no date on Marquardt's first MMA fight since his release from the UFC Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:41:26 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Nate-Marquardt-leaves-BAMMA-upon-request,-MMA-return-still-unknown.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Kenny-Florian-might-retire-due-to-a-back-injury.html UFC lightweight and three time title challenger, Kenny Florian, might face retirement due to a back injury Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:05:20 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Kenny-Florian-might-retire-due-to-a-back-injury.html http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Vitor-Belfort-not-underestimating-Anthony-Johnson,-the-cage-belongs-to-me.html Vitor Belfort is currently set to fight Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 and Belfort is not looking pass Johnson who is making his middleweight debut, Belfort looking to impose his will on fight day Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:45:13 GMT http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Vitor-Belfort-not-underestimating-Anthony-Johnson,-the-cage-belongs-to-me.html