M-1 Challenge 45: Denis Smoldarev is the new breed of MMA heavyweight (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - The new breed of MMA heavyweights, M-1 Global Heavyweight contender Denis Smoldarev, will be unleashed February 28 in the main event of M-1 Challenge 45 against...

Pros Pick: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 A poll of their peers shows Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez in a virtual dead heat ahead of their UFC on Fox 9 main event.

Pros Pick: St. Pierre vs. Hendricks Trainers, fellow fighters install Georges St. Pierre as a slight favorite ahead of his UFC 167 showdown with Johny Hendricks.

Pros Pick: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3 Junior dos Santos has little support from peers, as he barrels toward a third meeting with Cain Velasquez at UFC 166.

Pros Pick: Jones vs. Gustafsson A vast majority of polled fighters and trainers see light heavyweight champion Jon Jones retaining his title at UFC 165 on Saturday in Toronto.

Pros Pick: MacDonald vs. Ellenberger Trainers, fellow fighters install Jake Ellenberger as a 2-to-1 favorite ahead of UFC on Fox 8 co-headliner with Rory MacDonald.

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UFC 161 ‘Evans vs. Henderson’ Preview Rashad Evans, Dan Henderson head to Canada for a main event with significant implications for the light heavyweight division.

UFC 160 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Watch Stuck on the sidelines for nearly 18 months, former WEC champion Brian Bowles returns to the cage healthy and hungry.