Spike TV announces the departure of The Ultimate Fighter

“The Ultimate Fighter” season 14 in September will be our last. We are increasing our commitment to distinctive, original series that we own such as “Auction Hunters” and “Bar Rescue” which are delivering on our goal to reach a broader audience. Our 6-year partnership with the UFC has been incredibly beneficial in building both our brands, and we wish them all the best in the future.”
In response to the landmark deal between the FOX network and The Ultimate Fighting Championship, Spike TV has released a

UFC 133 Recap: Rashad Evans’ sweet return

The main event at UFC 133 was four years in the making. The last time we saw Tito Ortiz and Rashad Evans face each other in the Octagon was back in UFC 73 which we all know ended in a draw due to Tito losing a point for grabbing the cage fence. Much has changed since 2007 and now in 2011, two completely different competitors step into the cage. One man looking for another shot at the light heavyweight title, the other a legend trying to stay relevant in today’s MMA landscape.
Rashad in the beginning

The Evolution into Sport: Bad for MMA

Without a doubt, our beloved MMA was a far cry from anything resembling sport in its infancy. In the beginning we had two men enter a cage, and swing their fists and feet wildly at one another, while Jiu-Jitsu was still some mystical enigma that was both confusing and frightening. Clearly this was not a spectacle that the general public could truly embrace. However time went on and MMA continued its long and tiresome trek towards legitimacy. New tactics and weight classes were introduced, and training and

UFC 118: What’s next?

After every UFC event, each participant on the card will have repositioned himself within the ranks of the organizations, some through victory and others by defeat. UFC 118 was no different, as the victorious fighters moved up the ladder, while in defeat, others slid back down. Examining the ten fighters of the main card, along with one undercard fighter whose effort cannot be ignored, it