The Bellator Fighting Championships have begun to invade the Midwest. Eight exciting matchups, including a main event between Dan Hornbuckle and Brad Blackburn, are scheduled to take place at the Chicago Theatre. Follow along as USCS hosts play-by-play coverage of the event. Fights start at 6 p.m.

Efrain Escudero was already prepared to fight on September 15th at the UFC's Ultimate Fight Night 22 in Austin. He just found out he has a new opponent.

With the regulations come the big promotions. After being heavily rumored over the past few months, it was reported that the Bellator Fighting Championships is headed to Milwaukee on Septemeber 16.

I know it's silly to get nervous about training at a new academy, but I do. Regardless of how many schools I've trained at over the years throughout the States, when I am the "new kid in school", I still get a bit anxious about my first day of class like a five-year-old kid. I'd been corresponding with Vini Aieta of Gracie Tijuca and Francis of Rio Sports Tours for a few months. So, when I walked in the door I was greeted with warm smiles and kisses on each cheek. My first day of class was part of the Rio Sports Tours Vini Aieta's Jiu Jitsu camp. We went over two to three different techniques and then it was time for "training" (rolling). Training cons...

Since transforming from a professional football player into a professional mixed martial artist in 2007, Herbert “Whisper” Goodman has shown that he wants to fight on the national stage. But none of his previous battles will be as high profile as tonight when he meets Hector Lombard.