Tournament style MMA promotion Bellator is making it's long awaited return to Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut this Saturday, April 2. The card will headline current lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez as he makes his first title defense against season two tournament champion Pat Curran. The bout will also feature a semi-final tilt in the current welterweight tournament between Lyman Good and Rick Hawn. Below is a breakdown of the card and some lesser known bouts to look out for: Eddie Alvarez versus Pat Curran- Since a shoulder injury put Curran on the shelf last year, this bout has been a long overdue first title defense for the lightweight champion. Philadelphia native E...

In the wake of Jon Jones' one-sided domination of Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua, fans present at UFC 128 immediately began buzzing with the thought of a super fight between the new light-heavyweight champion and longtime middleweight ruler Anderson Silva. Thankfully, this is nothing more than hype and talk at this point, for there are an abundance of challenges waiting for the new champion.

Texas weighs in on the upcoming UFC light heavyweight bout between champion Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua and Jon 'Bones' Jones. Mike Calimbas (txmma.com): Tough one to analyze; too many variables in this fight! Bones Jones has to earn the type of respect I've already afforded to Rua. I'm going SHOGUN purely based on my reverence for his history and earned achievements! Josh 'Pool Boy' Smith (North Texas MMA): Jones.At anytime something that you haven't practiced for might be coming. Michael Wolman (USCombatSports.com):Hard to believe Jones is a Las Vegas favorite against the champion. Jones unorthodox striking and ability to get up at will is enoug...

Ask a casual fan to name a female mixed martial artist, and you'll likely hear answers of Gina Carano or Cristiane 'Cyborg' Santos. Serious followers of the sport could also likely list off the likes of Megumi Fujii, Sarah Kaufman, Miesha Tate, or Strikeforce 135-pound champion Marloes Coenen. Female mixed martial arts is slowly but steadily gaining attention within the sport, and this week's column will pay tribute to two of the all-time best female fighters in a fight that took place before any of today's stars had even stepped into the cage.

In less than three years, the Amarillo, Texas-based Shark Fights has established itself as a major national draw, and this Friday's event, headlined by UFC-vets Matt Horwich and Danillo Villefort and broadcasting live on HDNet, is just one more reason why. Unfortunately, a compelling rematch between James Irvin and Houston Alexander collapsed when Irvin's tests from a fight in December came back positive for steroids. Instead, two of the most recognizable female fighters, Tara LaRosa and Carina Damm will consummate a grudge match in the co-main. Shark Fights 14's whopping 15-fight lineup should still provide an entertaining night, the results of which may resonate in the Oct...