Kimbo Slice vs. Matt Mitrione official for UFC 113 in Montreal

A long-expected bout between “The Ultimate Fighter 10” cast members and UFC heavyweight newcomers Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson and Matt Mitrione  is now official for the pay-per-view main card of UFC 113.

The UFC officially announced the fight during Saturday’s UFC 110 pay-per-view broadcast.

MMAjunkie.com passed along news of the May 8 bout last month after verbal agreements were in place.


A long-expected bout between “The Ultimate Fighter 10” cast members and UFC heavyweight newcomers Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson and Matt Mitrione  is now official for the pay-per-view main card of UFC 113.

The UFC officially announced the fight during Saturday’s UFC 110 pay-per-view broadcast.

MMAjunkie.com passed along news of the May 8 bout last month after verbal agreements were in place.


Poll results: Which UFC heavyweight is most likely to beat champ Brock Lesnar?

After battling through illness and now thankfully on the road to recovery, UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will soon return to the cage.

So in our latest MMAjunkie.com/”Inside MMA” weekly poll, we wanted to know which current UFC heavyweight has the best chance at dethroning the champ.

Former title-holder Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez, who meet in the main event of tonight’s UFC 110 event, were among five voting options. But do fans think either has what it takes to beat the champ?


After battling through illness and now thankfully on the road to recovery, UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will soon return to the cage.

So in our latest MMAjunkie.com/”Inside MMA” weekly poll, we wanted to know which current UFC heavyweight has the best chance at dethroning the champ.

Former title-holder Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez, who meet in the main event of tonight’s UFC 110 event, were among five voting options. But do fans think either has what it takes to beat the champ?


Win or lose at UFC 110, Stephan Bonnar’s future appears secure

Despite his big fan following and the role he played in a vital 2005 fight with Forrest Griffin that brought mixed martial arts – and particularly the Ultimate Fighting Championship – into the mainstream, Stephan Bonnar would appear on thin ice.

As he enters tonight’s UFC 110 preliminary-card fight with Krzysztof Soszynski, Bonnar is stuck in a two-fight losing skid and has suffered losses in four of his past six fights.

But sticking with an earlier promise, UFC president Dana White said Bonnar will always have a home in the UFC.


Despite his big fan following and the role he played in a vital 2005 fight with Forrest Griffin that brought mixed martial arts – and particularly the Ultimate Fighting Championship – into the mainstream, Stephan Bonnar would appear on thin ice.

As he enters tonight’s UFC 110 preliminary-card fight with Krzysztof Soszynski, Bonnar is stuck in a two-fight losing skid and has suffered losses in four of his past six fights.

But sticking with an earlier promise, UFC president Dana White said Bonnar will always have a home in the UFC.


Australia tapped an annual UFC destination

With the success of this weekend’s UFC 110 event – including a ticket sellout on the first day of sales – the Ultimate Fighting Championship plans to make Australia an annual destination.

The promotion makes its Australian debut with tonight’s UFC 110 event at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

UFC president Dana White, though, said it’ll be the first of many.


With the success of this weekend’s UFC 110 event – including a ticket sellout on the first day of sales – the Ultimate Fighting Championship plans to make Australia an annual destination.

The promotion makes its Australian debut with tonight’s UFC 110 event at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

UFC president Dana White, though, said it’ll be the first of many.


UFC 110 preview: Big Nog battles “new guy” for possible title shot, Silva in a must-win

Should he get past Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Cain Velasquez’s status relative to his lack of experience will be second only to current champ Brock Lesnar since the UFC’s early days.

The two heavyweights meet Sunday in the main event of UFC 110 at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, the promotion’s first incursion into the land Down Under. The event airs live on pay-per-view in its usual Saturday-night timeslot in North America.

In our official event preview, MMAjunkie.com’s Steven Marrocco breaks down that heavyweight headliner, as well as a highly anticipated middleweight co-main event between Wanderlei Silva and Michael Bisping.


Should he get past Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Cain Velasquez’s status relative to his lack of experience will be second only to current champ Brock Lesnar since the UFC’s early days.

The two heavyweights meet Sunday in the main event of UFC 110 at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, the promotion’s first incursion into the land Down Under. The event airs live on pay-per-view in its usual Saturday-night timeslot in North America.

In our official event preview, MMAjunkie.com’s Steven Marrocco breaks down that heavyweight headliner, as well as a highly anticipated middleweight co-main event between Wanderlei Silva and Michael Bisping.


“The Sunday Junkie” deadline reminder, win a free Fighters Only subscription!

As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of “The Sunday Junkie” are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.

All topics, including this weekend’s UFC 110 event, are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best – based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness – will be invited onto MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss the topic.

Each winner will also receive a free year’s subscription to Fighters Only, the world’s leading MMA and lifestyle magazine!


As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of “The Sunday Junkie” are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.

All topics, including this weekend’s UFC 110 event, are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best – based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness – will be invited onto MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss the topic.

Each winner will also receive a free year’s subscription to Fighters Only, the world’s leading MMA and lifestyle magazine!