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Mauricio "Shogun" Rua gave Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida all he could handle, but in the end, it was Machida whose had was raised in victory.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world's fastest growing combat sport. Learn about the unique Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) rules that reign in the UFC Octagon.

On October 24th, UFC 104 "Machida vs. Shogun" will host two of the most exciting match-ups of the year.

Former interim Heavyweight champion Antonio "Rodrigo" Nogueira and 6-time champion Randy "The Natural" Couture meet in the octagon in a battle of Heavyweights.

The 14th Art of War Fighting Championship treats Asian combat sports fans to a world-class mixed martial arts event at The Venetian in Macau on September 26th, 2009.

Zuffa's UFC is the major player of MMA. But dedicated MMA fans know that there are other promotions who show a side of the sport that the UFC doesn't present.

Girls getting violent: exploring the connection between women fighting in mixed-martial arts events (Fatal Femmes Fighting) and aggressive teenage girls.

Brandon Vera will fight Randy Couture at UFC 105 in England. Vera also is looking to silence many critics. To do that he will have to defeat his hero.

Lyoto Machida has never had to deal with so much media attention and pressure. It is yet to be seen how he will handle it. It could definitely be seen as a liablity.

Kimbo Slice was defeated in his first fight on The Ultimate Fighter, but he could get back on the show with an injury to another fighter.

Mauricio Shogun Rua makes his comes back to the octagon at UFC 93, where he will meet Mark Coleman for the second time. Get reacquainted with the man they call Shogun.

Tito Ortiz returns to the UFC against Forrest Griffin at UFC 106. Tito is healthy and claims to be at his best. Forrest is looking to bounce back after his loss to Silva.

For the first time for free on Spike TV, UFC fans will get to see commercial free undercard bouts.

Unofficially wearing the crown of best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, UFC champion Anderson Silva seeks to prove it

UFC Fight Night Live produces several knockouts in a night of electric fights and rising stars

Fans of any combat sport are set to sweat as the newest in fight entertainment- the "Ultimate Fight Championship"- verges on breaking the international mainstream

Lyoto Machida is 17-0 overall and 7-0 in the UFC. He will defend his UFC title against Shogun Rua on October 24 at UFC 104. Machida has never lost a round in the UFC.

It is Vera versus Couture II, and that doesn't mean Randy versus Brandon. The women, Kerry and Kim, are to square off tonight in Strikeforce on Showtime.

Since making his transition from pro wrestling to mixed martial arts, Lesnar has acquired a 3-1 record and holds an impressive TKO victory over Randy "The Natural" Coutou

A Look at the champions in each division and the challenges that await them, in their quest to retain their titles.

Despite being a relatively new martial art, Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has become one of the most popular forms of grappling in the world.

UFC 99 coming all the way from Cologne, Germany, puts Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin in the main event for a catchweight battle at 195.

Most mixed martial arts fans would love to see Fedor Emelianenko vs. Randy Couture. Unfortunately, the UFC's stringent contract terms have prevented that from happening.

This Saturday Nov 7th, free on CBS, Fedor and Brett Rogers meet in a heavyweight battle, as Middleweights Jake Sheild and Jason "Mayhem" Miller face off for the MW title.

The 16 Heavyweight contestants that make up the reality series tenth installment, and the season that has all the making to be the biggest season of them all.

Tito Ortiz makes his UFC return in a rematch with Forrest Griffin and Antonio "Rogerio" Nogueira makes his UFC debut.

On November 9, 2009, the world's best no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters will test their submission techniques at the third annual World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is arguably the world's fastest growing combat sport. Discover the roots of MMA and its place in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Published in 2001, Renzo and Royler's title on their family's style of Jiu Jitsu is one of the best in print.

Elite-XC is the first installment of CBS Saturday Night Fights. The Fightcard will feature Street Fighting legend Kimbo Slice.

Contract negotiation, and speculation add fuel to the promotional fire that is a possible dream match featuring Brock Lesnar taking on Fedor Emelianenko

Chuck Liddell gets a chance to avenge a loss against Quinton Jackson. Both men are dominating figures in the Light Heavyweight Division

Off the Grid, narrated by Olympian Jeremy Bloom, follows skiers and snowboarders from Colorado to Alaska and Switzerland to India.

It has been set. Randy Couture and Mark Coleman will meet in the octagon for the first time in their hall of fame careers at UFC 109.

Royce Gracie's Jiu-jitsu Self Defense School, Team Quest Martial Arts and Fitness, and American Top Team are three of the nation's best MMA schools.

From coaches on The Ultimate Fighter to UFC debuts and USA debuts, see the rest of the main card that leads up to the main events.

The Ultimate Fighting Championships makes history on Saturday July 11th with its 100th show. See inside for the Main Event and Co-Main Event.

UFC puts together a talent-filled undercard for Making History 100.

"The Phenom" Vitor Belfort makes his UFC return when he steps into the octagon this Saturday against Rich "Ace" Franklin in a catchweight bout at 195lbs.

November 14th on Spike TV, Hall of Famer Randy Coture gets ready to test Brandon "The Truth" Vera at UFC 105 in Manchester.

In the wake of Forest Griffin avenging his loss to Tito Ortiz, UFC 107 will feature Penn vs. Sanchez for the lightweight title on December 12th.

With the UFC buying Pride, this can only mean great things for everybody, including the fans

2009 has seen a new Light Heavyweight champion and many exiting title challenges and defenses . See inside for an updated list of title holders in each division.

After a year of shocks and upsets, title changes and challenges, we take a look at the current title holders in the Ultimate Fighting Championships.

With the passing of Grandmaster Helio Gracie on January 29, 2009, the martial arts world lost a true giant, but his innovations and achievements will live forever.

The upcomming 4 man Heavyweight tournament in the UFC sets the stage to find arguably the best fighter in the world.

Free on SpikeTV Saturday October 24th, UFC 104 undercard bouts can be seen starting at 9pm.

Six preliminary bouts put together the undercard for this Saturdays Event in Memphis, TN.

On April 18th at the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec Canada, the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) puts on a blockbuster card for its Canadian fans.

After suffering a knee injury, Interim Heavyweight champion Frank Mir withdrew from his match against Brock Lesnar, leaving the main event spot vacant for UFC 98.