Mark Munoz: After Weidman, I deserve a title shot

MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant sat down with UFC Middleweight Mark Munoz and asked the “Filipino Wrecking Machine” about his upcoming fight with Chris Weidman, set for the main event at UFC ON FUEL TV, tomorrow night. Additionally, Munoz gives his thoughts about where he thinks he stands in the pecking order for a chance to fight for the title.For tomorrow night’s opponent, Chris Weidman, Munoz had nothing but praise: “He lost a lot of weight, around 30 lbs right before the fight (with Damien Maia), that’s

Frankie Edgar: 155 Reasons Full Trailer

This trailer video from Gaspari Nutrition showcases former UFC Lightweight champion and his quest to retain his belt this August at UFC 150. The trailer is quite in-depth, speaking to Edgar’s trainers about his work ethic and willingness to fight in a tough weight class. Much has been made for the call for Edgar to move down to the Featherweight division. Edgar’s coach Renzo Gracie states that he has never seen someone train as hard as Edgar, while Ricardo Almeida makes an appearance to say that he still

NSAC’s Kizer to Silva: If you do that again, you are done in Nevada

It was reported yesterday that Chael Sonnen’s head trainer, Scott McQuarry was appealing his fighter’s loss to UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva at UFC 148 on several grounds. The Nevada State Athletic Commission’s director, Keith Kizer, said there were no grounds for an appeal, but that does not mean that the Champion is in NSAC’s good graces.The buildup to UFC 148 was characterized by a bitter rivalry, the likes of which had never been seen in the history of MMA.Sonnen’s trash talking became

Medical Suspensions from UFC 148, Sonnen and Griffin top the list

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed with Lowkick.com that 11 fighters from UFC 148 have been suspended for medical reasons. Chael Sonnen and Forrest Griffin who each fought different bouts in the Co-main event, are at the top of the list. Sonnen lost his rematch to UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva by TKO, while Griffin defeated UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz in Ortiz’s farewell bout.
The medical suspensions are as follows:
-Chael Sonnen is suspended until 08/07/12 with no contact until

Chael Sonnen’s coach Scott McQuarry demands rematch with Anderson Silva, files appeal with NSAC

While Chael Sonnen had appeared quite graceful and respectful after losing handily to UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 148, news comes today that his team may have plans that are quite the opposite. Sonnen’s head trainer Scott McQuarry spoke out today, explaining that he has filed a claim with the NSAC stemming from what he believes was an illegal knee by Silva to the downed Sonnen. Already one of the most hotly debated topics in MMA, the knee was ruled to have struck Sonnen in the chest

UFC 148 salaries: Griffin, Ortiz, Silva and Le at the top of the payroll

Lowkick.com just obtained the list of disclosed salaries from the Nevada State Athletic Commission for UFC 148.  UFC 148 took place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card, including UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s second-round TKO of Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz’s farewell fight, aired on pay-per-view following preliminary fights on FX and Facebook. The total disclosed payroll for the event was $1,438,000.
For the headlining event Anderson Silva made a flat

Dana White has "nothing but respect" for Alistair Overeem after UFC 148 meeting

Alistair Overeem, man who was set to face Junior dos Santos at UFC 146, is back in the good graces of UFC President Dana White. Overeem, suspended until late December for his well-documented drug screen failure, had been publicly disparaged by the always outspoken White. When Overeem had recently taken to Twitter with his well-known intentions of fighting at the UFC’s annual year-end show, UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta was quick to put any of these rumors to rest until the NSAC had cleared Overeem to

Rashad Evans: I want to pick a fight with the Middleweight champion

After handily defeating Chael Sonnen at UFC 148, the question has benn posed: Who will realistically pose a challenge to Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva?
UFC President Dana White has gone on record multiple times saying that Anderson “Spider” Silva is the greatest fighter or the greatest martial artist in the world. Last night’s post fight press conference was no exception as White summed it up with: “He is an amazing fighter, he’s an artist with his hands and feet. The guy is a freak of nature. He