By: Tommy Messano Aug, 14, 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games and their vast commercial reach could serve as a launching pad for the next mixed martial arts superstar

By: Tommy Messano Jul, 31, 2008
It's good to be king.

And right now, Jamie Varner (Pictures) is the king of the WEC lightweight division. Even though he’s the champion,...

By: Tommy Messano Jul, 23, 2008
As mixed martial arts continues to evolve, the role of women will likely grow along with the sport. Houston-based Xp3 Promotions has broken new...

By: Tommy Messano Jul, 02, 2008
Coming off his second loss in his last ten fights, Nathan Marquardt (Pictures) has no regrets about his performance against Thales Leites (...

By: Tommy Messano Jun, 18, 2008
No matter how fighters lose, it leaves the same mark on their records.

Josh Burkman (Pictures) and Dustin Hazelett (Pictures) are both coming...

By: Tommy Messano Jun, 16, 2008
Coming off a loss to Rich Franklin (Pictures) at UFC 83, Travis Lutter (Pictures) is going back to the drawing board and utilizing a university...

By: Tommy Messano May, 27, 2008
From his first fight nearly 10 years ago in Durango, Colo., to a slot on the main card in MMA's first foray on CBS, "Smokin'" Joey Villasenor (...

By: Tommy Messano May, 05, 2008
There's no buzz like heavyweight buzz.

Cain Velasquez (Pictures)'s UFC debut in Montreal drew a considerable amount of press...

By: Tommy Messano May, 02, 2008
A knee injury has forced Drew Fickett (Pictures) out of his scheduled June 14 title fight in Hawaii against EliteXC welterweight champion Jake Shields