Clean Slate
Irvin back in the UFC after battling drugs and injuries
James (The Sandman) Irvin says he is a new man, blessed to still have a job with the UFC and a body that is drug-free. Irvin, who hasn't fought in the 20 months because of the suspension and knee injuries, returns to the cage Sunday when he takes on middleweight Alessio Sakara at UFC Live in Broomfield, Colo. Full Story.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Silent Treatment
Frank Mir is a champion talker as well as a fighter. Mir could probably trash-talk the Pope. But the 30-year-old former champion from Las Vegas has had little bad to say about Shane Carwin going into their co-main event showdown at UFC 111 in Newark, N.J., on March 27. Full Story.
Powers Of Ten
The fight card for UFC 113 in Montreal has reached double digits. The latest bout to be made official will see (The Mexecutioner) Joey Beltran encounter Chad (The Brave Warrior) Corvin on the May 8 undercard. Beltran has 10 knockouts in 11 career victories, while not one of Corvin's opponents have made it past the two-minute mark in the first round. Full Story.
Upcoming UFC Events
UFC 112: Invincible
There will be two titles on the line as the UFC makes its debut in Abu Dhabi on April 10. Middleweight champion Anderson Silva will try to continue his dominance at the top of the division when he faces Demian Maia. While Frankie Edgar tries to knock lightweight king B.J. Penn off his throne. UFC 112 Fight Card
UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2
The UFC returns to Montreal on May 8, as Lyoto Machida once again defends his title against Mauricio (Shogun) Rua. The card will also feature a strong Canadian presence as Sam Stout, Patrick Cote, Jonathan Goulet and T.J. Grant all step into the octagon on home soil. UFC 113 Fight Card
Photo Galleries
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
Catch the best shots from UFC 110, as Cain Velasquez continued his rise up the heavyweight charts, and Wanderlei Silva made his debut in the middleweight division. Launch Gallery
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
See the most exciting images in and around the octagon, as the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" returned to the UFC in a rematch against Forrest Griffin, while Josh Koscheck took a step towards a title shot with a win over Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. Launch Gallery