No titles exchanged hands on Saturday night at UFC 136. Jose Aldo outfought Kenny Florian for a decision and Frankie Edgar ended the trilogy with an impressive TKO over Gray Maynard in the fourth round. But where do the two champions go from here?

Though the weekend of October 8 promises an explosive array of MMA events across the country, all have fallen under the shadow of the UFC 136 headlining rubber match between Gray Maynard and Jersey's own Frankie Edgar. The third clash between the two lightweight greats stands unique in the world of mixed martial arts, as even the UFC title belt, the most coveted bauble in the sport, has taken a back seat to settling the conflict between the fighters. And the reason for the great hype is as simple as a story line. The promotion of Edgar versus Maynard 3 and the previous bouts surrounding it have created the most sophisticated narrative in MMA's young history. No one would accuse ...

Without a doubt, Jon "Bones" Jones is the most intriguing fighter to come along in a very long time. Possessing incredible genetic gifts, utilizing a wildly unpredictable and entertaining offense, and making huge progress with each successive fight, it's no surprise that Jones became champion. What is surprising is how quickly he accomplished the feat and how unstoppable he has been in doing so. With his brutal and near-flawless performance to steal the 205-pound belt from Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and his dominant defense against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, fans and matchmakers alike are asking the question, "who can beat Jon Jones?" Here, USCS will...

This Saturday in Denver, Colorado, the UFC light heavyweight title is on the line as Jon Jones attempts to defend the strap against the legendary Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Below are the Mid-Atlantic staff picks for the main card of the event:

This Saturday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, the UFC will hold its last live event on Spike TV headlined by a welterweight tilt between Jake Shields and Jake Ellenberger. Below are the Mid-Atlantic staff picks for the event: