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The Best Fights You've Never Seen: Chris Lytle vs. Nick Diaz
Back from a brief hiatus, this week's column takes a look at two of the welterweight division's most entertaining and toughest fighters in a bout from 2002 that shows much of the toughness that has made these two into household names and fan favorites today.Add Comment -
New York Assemblyman Dean Murray Proves Support of MMA with 60 Bipartisan Signatures
One of the most vocal proponents of sanctioning mixed martial arts in the state of New York, Assemblyman Dean Murray, delivered a letter of support today to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver with 60 bipartisan signatures from other Assembly members asking that the bill to regulate MMA see the floor for a vote before the end of the legislative session on June 20. While the letter had been circulating for weeks, it's official delivery came just in time to refute a statement made by Silver to the New York Daily News that MMA did not have a wide support base in the Assembly. The bill to sanction the sport in New York has already passed through the State Senate, one of the four committees the... -
USCS Fight of the Week: Mark Munoz's Wrestling and Power Versus Demian Maia's BJJ
This weekend at UFC 131 a middleweight battle between Demain Maia and Mark Munoz will move one fighter closer to title contention. Hailed as the USCS Fight of the Week, the grappler versus wrestler matchup could showcase an exciting stoppage. -
New York MMA Bill Passes First Assembly Committee 16-3
Today, the Parks, Tourism, and Sports Development Committee of the New York State Assembly voted a staggering 16-3 in favor of the bill to sanction mixed martial arts in the state of New York. The bill, which passed on the Senate floor by overwhelming margin, now has to pass through the Codes, Ways and Means, and Rules Committees before the end of the legislative session this month in order to make it to the Assembly floor for a final vote that will officially sanction MMA in New York. While the bill was expected to pass through today's committee, the 16-3 vote marks a significant increase in support for the combat sport. MMA's most avid opponent Bob Reilly's presence on the ... -
USCS Fight of the Week: Anthony Pettis and Clay Guida Meet in a Stylistic Dream Matchup
Since launching himself off of the cage and into mixed martial arts folklore at WEC 53 against Benson Henderson, fans have impatiently waited for Anthony Pettis' UFC debut. And in just a matter of days at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale, "Showtime" will meet relentless wrestler Clay Guida in a lightweight title eliminator. -
USCS Fight of the Week: Similar Opponents Roy Nelson and Frank Mir Clash at UFC 130
UFC 130 showcases a matchup between two dynamic competitors hoping to vault into the title picture when Frank Mir and Roy Nelson square off in Las Vegas. Both men are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts, both men have multiple knockout victories, and both men are former heavyweight champions. -
New York State Senate Passes MMA Bill, Assembly Still in Question
The New York State Senate passed the bill to sanction mixed martial arts in the Empire State, today. While the legislation was expected to pass in the Senate, the overwhelming 42 in favor to only 18 against was greater than all but the most optimistic estimates of the bill's support. After debating the bill on the floor, key Senators in the discussion explained their votes, all of which were in favor. "I think it's long overdue that we bring mixed martial arts to the state," said Senator Eric Adams of the 20th district. "Clearly this sport has evolved to the level that it is time to bring it to New York." Other members of the Senate echoed these same sentimen... -
With Oliveira Back in the UFC, Varner Set to Fight Jeremy Carper at Gruesome MMA
Last night, Kentucky mixed martial arts promotion Gruesome MMA announced that VFL staple Jeremy Carper will face former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner on June 11 in Belfry, Kentucky. Carper's original opponent, AMA Fight Club standout and top-ranked regional fighter Rafaello Oliveira, had to pull out when he was resigned by the UFC last Thursday, May 19. Going 3-3 in his professional career, Carper became well known locally in Pennsylvania and Maryland for his high-octane bouts with the Valley Fight League, promotion. In spite of his record, Carper has enjoyed a status of fan favorite in the local circuit. Going into the bout with Oliveira, Carper seemed outclassed against a ma... -
Dana White Continues to Push Anti-Union Storyline on Forbes Sportsmoney
Tonight, during an interview on Forbes Sportsmoney on the Yes Network, UFC president Dana White once again explicitly blamed union organizations for why mixed martial arts is still not sanctioned in the state of New York. "There's a reason there's been resistance and it has nothing to do with MMA," said White. "The culinary union of all people to try and keep us from coming to New York." As reported when White first started to push the storyline that the local 226 Culinary Union was the single force blocking MMA, a source close to the New York branch of said union has claimed that many leading members within the Empire State are fans of the combat sport. Furth... -
USCS Fight of the Week: Alvey Meets Amoussou with Bellator Tournament Spot Up for Grabs
It's all on the line this weekend when middleweight prospects Karl Amoussou and Sam Alvey clash at Bellator 45 in Louisiana. The winner of Saturday's nationally televised bout will earn a spot into Bellator's upcoming middleweight tournament.
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