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The new UFC drug-testing policy is a good step but problems linger, says Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
Gina Carano had a lucrative career in mixed martial arts ahead of her, but she put it on hold to star in an action movie that´s garnering roundly positive reviews. Loretta Hunt examines.» read more on SI
Will it happen? Or are Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao getting our hopes up only to let us down again? Chris Mannix discusses the latest developments in Tuesday´s Mailbag.» read more on SI
Luke Rockhold battered Keith Jardine to keep his Strikeforce title. But this was a commentary on what has missing in the No. 2 mixed martial arts organization, says Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
Manny Pacquiao has a list of four potential opponents for him to choose from for his next fight, including a lucrative rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
After dominating Strikeforce, Alistair Overeem aced UFC 141 test and sent Brock Lesnar into retirement. Is he the real deal? Not yet, writes Jeff Wagenheim in his MMA Rankings.» read more on SI
Ronda Rousey took MMA by storm in ´11. She´s looking to build on that breakout year, and Rousey ultimately has her sights on both of the Strikeforce women´s titles, says Loretta Hunt.» read more on SI
No athlete was more recognized in MMA than Brock Lesnar. While his retirement leaves a large vaccuum, Lesnar´s fame helped make the UFC the success it is, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
Brock Lesnar´s performance at UFC 141 likely was not how the legend wanted to retire. But the icon who fell to Alistair Overeem was not the force we all knew, says Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
There is no shortage of variables in Friday´s UFC 141 showdown between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem, which is exactly what makes it so compelling, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
When Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem face off Friday night at UFC 141, a shot at heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is up for grabs. Jeff Wagenheim breaks down the card.» read more on SI
From Floyd Mayweather´s controversial coup de grace to Bernard Hopkins´ age-defying heroics, boxing had no shortage of memorable stories in 2011, writes Bryan Armen Graham.» read more on SI
UFC 141´s best fighter isn´t Brock Lesnar or Alistair Overeem. Instead, it is an undercard fighter, known as a dominant wrestler, but not a dominant presence, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
After rehab Kelly Pavlik claimed he was past his alcohol issues. His recent arrest shows he was never fully sober and still needs to address the issue, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to a reduced battery domestic violence charge. Michael McCann explains why that was the smart move.» read more on SI
It´s all bulls---. That´s Brock Lesnar´s ethos in a nutshell as the former UFC heavyweight champ prepares for his UFC 141 showdown with Alistair Overeem, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
No one has more to gain from coaching on TUF 15 than Dominick Cruz. And no one worked harder for the opportunity than the UFC bantamweight champion, writes Loretta Hunt.» read more on SI
He might not have a flashy personality or fan-friendly style. But the steady, grounded success of Andre Ward was more than enough to warrant SI.com´s Fighter of the Year honors.» read more on SI
Gilbert Melendez would rather be fighting in the UFC. Instead, he proved once again that he is the best lightweight in Strikeforce by schooling an inferior opponent, says Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
Andre Ward staked his claim as the top 168-pound division fighter Saturday night, outclassing Carl Froch in a unanimous decision in the Super Six super middleweight tournament final.» read more on SI
Andre Ward is an undefeated American champion, but he´s yet to truly break through. Will a victory over Carl Froch in Saturday´s Super Six final help? Chris Mannix examines.» read more on SI
Roy Jones Jr., maybe the best fighter of his generation, is gunning for more history. Problem is, his competitive fighting days are over and he just doesn´t know it, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
It wasn´t the one-sided blowout Jon Jones fans have become accustomed to. But the UFC light heavyweight champion still impressed Saturday at UFC 140, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
At UFC 140, Jon Jones survived a challenging first round to choke out Lyoto Machida in the second round. It was an impressive way to end a year for the ages, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
It wasn´t easy, but Jon Jones is still the light heavyweight champ. Jones choked out Lyoto Machida in the second round with standing guillotine after being tested in a tough first round.» read more on SI
On Saturday, Jon Jones will fight Lyoto Machida for the light heavy title at UFC 140. The lackluster bout shows there are consequences to UFC´s breakneck schedule, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
Insensitive comments by Rashad Evans and Miquel Torres have gone viral. UFC boss Dana White discussed the remarks with Bryan Armen Graham and revealed Torres has been fired.» read more on SI
At Saturday night´s UFC 140 in Toronto, Tito Ortiz will pass Matt Hughes for the most octagon appearances in history. After all these years, he´s still hustling, writes Loretta Hunt.» read more on SI
Thomas Hearns, boxing´s first four-division champion, will headline this year´s International Boxing Hall of Fame induction class. Mark Johnson and Freddie Roach also got in.» read more on SI
Miguel Cotto got the best of Antonio Margarito -- and his right eye. The welterweight champion got closure and put an end to one of boxing´s fiercest feuds, writes Bryan Armen Graham.» read more on SI
There´s no shortage of plotlines circling Saturday´s long-anticipated rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito in New York City. Bryan Armen Graham breaks down the fight.» read more on SI
Saturday´s rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito might not have weighty implications for the future, but so what? It´s all about the moment, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
Season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter wasn´t exactly must-see TV. But Saturday´s finale with Michael Bisping and Jason Miller in Las Vegas is worth tuning in for, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
Nick Diaz had his first shot at GSP snatched away for bad behavior. But, much to the dismay of some fans, the fight is on again. And it should be, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
Upon further review, Henderson-Rua really was the classic everyone made it out to be. UFC 139´s epic had everything -- action, timing, star power and drama, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
The naysayers have said middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will duck lineal champ Sergio Martinez, but that fight could be coming sooner than later, writers Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
Fight of the year? Century? Who knows? But after watching Dan Henderson outlast Mauricio Rua in UFC 139´s instant classic, Jeff Wagenheim knows the battle was well worth the wait.» read more on SI
It seems like Mauricio Rua has been around forever. Dan Henderson has been around forever. The two will finally meet Saturday at UFC 139. Jeff Wagenheim breaks down the fights.» read more on SI
Veteran Dan Henderson, 41, is playing it cool ahead of UFC 139, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
Junior Dos Santos pummeled his opponent with his powerful overhand right. But he´s not the only fighter who´s on the rise as Steven Marrocco breaks down the MMA weekend.» read more on SI
Will Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao ever fight? Who cares. With all the finger pointing and lying -- and so many other good stories in boxing -- Chris Mannix says he´s giving up.» read more on SI
Freddie Roach was ticked. His fighter had deviated from the training and nearly lost a huge upset. Picking Manny Pacquiao´s next fight suddenly got complicated, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
Floyd Mayweather will have to wait. The third fight of the Pacquiao-Marquez trilogy lived up to the hype. Pac-Man won again, but his opponent earned a rematch, writes Bryan Graham.» read more on SI
It´s Manny Pacquiao´s fight to lose, but Juan Manuel Marquez won´t give up easy. Can Pac-Man pull off the sweep in Part III? Bryan Armen Graham live blogs the action from Las Vegas.» read more on SI
The famous work ethic of Juan Manuel Marquez is the trump card that could help the Mexican underdog shock the world Saturday against Manny Pacquiao, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
The first two fights between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez were classic ring wars. Will Saturday´s third installment follow suit? Bryan Armen Graham breaks it down.» read more on SI
What´s it like to spar with Manny Pacquiao? Three fighters who have helped sharpen him for Saturday´s showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez explain it to Bryan Armen Graham.» read more on SI
As the UFC prepares to make its network television debut Saturday on Fox with Velasquez-Dos Santos, Dana White says he´s nervous. But that´s a good thing, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
It´s a pointless speculation, but it might be interesting to wonder just where Joe Frazier would be today without those little run-ins with Muhammad Ali. Well, he´d probably be alive, for one thing. That´s a good theory for starters. First word was he died of liver cancer at 67. Maybe that would have overtaken him in any event. But anybody who saw any of those three fights, particularly the two horrifying bookends of their heroic trilogy, would not be insulting medical opinion if he guessed Ali somehow had a hand in Frazier´s ultimate mortality.» read more on SI
Mark Muñoz stuck to his guns against Chris Leben at UFC 138. But even after a dominant bout, the 38-year-old faces roadblocks before getting a title shot, writes Steven Marrocco.» read more on SI
Mark Muñoz wants a title shot. But he might not get one. Although his thrashing of Chris Leben was impressive at UFC 138, Jeff Wagenheim says Muñoz might lose out to bigger names.» read more on SI
Seventy-five years after the original Kid Chocolate wowed boxing, Peter Quillin appears poised to make the nickname a champion again. Bryan Armen Graham chronicles his rise.» read more on SI
Carlos Condit´s welterweight title shot was put on hold when Nick Diaz was named the No. 1 contender. SI´s Ben Fowlkes breaks down Condit´s plight and the role of politics in UFC.» read more on SI
Five years ago, Mark Munoz gave up a steady job to pursue an MMA career. On Saturday, he anchors his first UFC event. SI.com´s Loretta Hunt discusses Munoz´s rise to stardom.» read more on SI
Nick Diaz returned to UFC on Saturday and battered B.J. Penn into retirement. Where does he rank among welterweights? SI.com´s Jeff Wagenheim unveils his November MMA rankings.» read more on SI
In his return to UFC after five years with other promotions, Nick Diaz bloodied and bruised former champion BJ Penn, who announced his retirement after the worst beating of his career.» read more on SI
UFC 137 turned into an historic night in Las Vegas. Nick Diaz made his return to UFC with a unanimous decision over BJ Penn, who said this likely was his last fight in the Octagon.» read more on SI
The main event wasn´t the first or even second choice. But Saturday night´s showdown between Nick Diaz and B.J. Penn has all the makings of a classic, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
Even if MMA veteran Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic beats the odds Saturday and gets past Roy Nelson at UFC 137 in Las Vegas, is there anything left to fight for? Ben Fowlkes examines.» read more on SI
Don´t let Saturday´s HBO-televised snoozer fool you: unified bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire has all the qualities to be the next major star in boxing, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
Saturday night proved fortune favors the bold. Nonito Donaire punched his way to a decisive win, outpointing Omar Narvaez and proving the fighter is moving on up, says Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
Pint-sized puncher Nonito Donaire has big dreams. And the bantamweight champion will need to fight bigger opponents to make all of them come true, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
Against all odds, Nick Diaz is back in the main event of UFC 137 thanks to an injury to Georges St-Pierre. And he´d better make the most of his second chance, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
Remember when Dana White proclaimed Frankie Edgar the No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter in mixed martial arts? Our readers sure do ... and they gave Jeff Wagenheim an earful about it.» read more on SI
Bernard Hopkins will likely retain his title after appealing Saturday´s controversial loss to Chad Dawson. Regardless, it´s time for the 46-year-old to call it a career, says Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
For the first time in his career, Bernard Hopkins did not finish a fight. After being controversially thrown to the mat, Hopkins couldn´t go on, giving Chad Dawson the victory by TKO.» read more on SI
Chad Dawson is exactly the type of cautious, technical opponent capable of making life difficult for Bernard Hopkins when they finally meet Saturday night, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
After 26 years in jail for a crime he didn´t commit, 52-year-old Dewey Bozilla will make his pro debut on the Bernard Hopkins-Chad Dawson undercard, writes Bryan Armen Graham.» read more on SI
Chael Sonnen called out Anderson Silva for a rematch Saturday at UFC 136. And if he fights nearly as well as he talks, Silva could find himself in a heap of trouble, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
Frankie Edgar didn´t have this much fan support when he was outpointing guys left and right. It took getting hurt by Gray Maynard for his star to take off, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
Frankie Edgar isn´t the only guy whose profile got a boost Saturday at UFC 136. Jose Aldo, Chael Sonnen and Joe Lauzon also saw their stocks gain footing, writes Steven Marrocco.» read more on SI
Frankie Edgar waited years to fight Gray Maynard, who handed Edgar his only professional loss in 2008. At Saturday´s UFC 136, Edgar defended his title in style, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard finally close the door on their trilogy Saturday at UFC 136, with the winner emerging as the promotion´s lightweight champion, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
It´s been a stressful year for Timothy Bradley, but the pound-for-pounder finally returns to action on the Pacquiao-Marquez undercard against Joel Casamayor, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
After their lackluster first fight, it didn´t seem like a Frankie Edgar-Gray Maynard trilogy was necessary. But that´s exactly what they´ll finish on Saturday, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
Already No. 1 among light heavyweights, Jon Jones couldn´t climb any higher after beating Quinton Jackson. But "Bones" did crack Jeff Wagenheim´s pound-for-pound top three.» read more on SI
Dominick Cruz, Stefan Struve and Anthony Johnson are three guys whose stocks are soaring after Saturday´s UFC Live show. Who else is rising (or falling)? Steven Marrocco examines.» read more on SI
Not a household name? That isn´t stopping the third best fighter in the world, Sergio Martinez, from pushing his way into the realm of mainstream boxing, writes Bryan Armen Graham.» read more on SI
He´s the best fighter in the world not named Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather. So why does mainstream recognition still elude Sergio Martinez? Chris Mannix examines.» read more on SI
Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez talks movies, cars and Mayweather-Pacquiao in a quick-hit interview ahead of Saturday´s showdown with England´s Darren Barker.» read more on SI
Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez talks movies, cars and Mayweather-Pacquiao in a quick-hit interview ahead of Saturday´s showdown with England´s Darren Barker.» read more on SI
Dominick Cruz isn´t famous enough to headline UFC cards, but his profile can´t grow on Versus shows like the one he´s on Friday night. It´s a vicious cycle, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
Jon Jones´ corner was a picture of tranquility Saturday at UFC 135. Quentin Jackson´s ... not so much. Guess who won? Jeff Wagenheim looks back at a wild weekend in the Rockies.» read more on SI
Jon ´Bones´ Jones, Josh Koscheck and Nate Diaz are among the fighters trending up after Saturday´s UFC 135 in Denver, writes Steven Marrocco in this week´s Stock Watch.» read more on SI
Jon Jones is the real deal. Just ask Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, who was thoroughly outclassed by the rising star at UFC 135. No one is doubting Jones now, writes Jeff Wagenheim.» read more on SI
Jon Jones made his first title defense a good one. Jones defeated Quinton Jackson in the main event of Saturday´s UFC 135 in Denver to win the light heavyweight championship.» read more on SI
UFC 135 headliner Jon Jones is more than just the best light heavyweight in mixed martial arts. He may just be the best all-around athlete in the United States, writes Jon Wertheim.» read more on SI
Matt Hughes´ UFC contract is up after Saturday´s fight with Josh Koscheck, but a victory could be the start of a new chapter for the 37-year-old former champ, writes Ben Fowlkes.» read more on SI
Jon "Bones" Jones makes his first defense of the light heavyweight title Saturday against Quinton Jackson at UFC 135. Jeff Wagenheim breaks down the card in his viewers´ guide.» read more on SI
Saturday distracted us momentarily, but boxing´s most burning question will pick up soon enough. Unfortunately for fans, Mayweather-Pacquiao is unlikely as ever, writes Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
There are few clear answers in the aftermath of Floyd Mayweather´s controversial knockout win over Victor Ortiz. Our boxing experts try to pin down the legacy of Saturday´s fight.» read more on SI
A malicious headbutt. A hug and a kiss. And then a knockout as controversial as it was devastating. Joe Posnanski chimes in on the absurdity of Floyd Mayweather´s win over Victor Ortiz.» read more on SI
It was cheap, but it was legal. Floyd Mayweather´s knockout of Victor Ortiz was reprehensible for one reason: Ortiz forgot boxing´s most elementary rule, writes Bryan Armen Graham.» read more on SI
Fight night is here. Floyd Mayweather puts his unblemished record on the line against Victor Ortiz, a man 10 years his junior, in a welterwight title fight. Chris Mannix blogs from Vegas.» read more on SI
Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes on Victor Ortiz Saturday in one of the year´s top matches. Need a crash course? SI´s Bryan Graham has everything you need to know about the fight.» read more on SI
Even if Floyd Mayweather survives a deceptively tricky fight against Victor Ortiz, he won´t get to enjoy it for long. The Manny Pacquaio questions will follow in force, says Chris Mannix.» read more on SI
The ratings for Strikeforce´s latest Heavyweight Grand Prix event were ... not very good. What does viewer indifference mean for the lame-duck promotion? Ben Fowlkes examines.» read more on SI
Yuriorkis Gamboa is a featherweight terror with heavyweight-sized ambitions. Can the Cuban elevate himself into the rarefied air of Manny Pacquiao? Chris Mannix examines.» read more on SI
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