Brock Lesnar Goes Into Detail About His Health Crisis

UFC heavyweight champion and former WWE superstar Brock Lesnar goes into detail with the media on his recent health scare that threatened to send him into retirement and change his life forever.



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Matt Serra UFC 109 Video Blog - Day 1

Watch as Matt Serra prepares for his fight versus Frank Trigg at UFC 109. Lots of laughs, lots of smack talk, and some BJJ techniques.

Michael Bisping's UFC 110 Video Blog (Week 3)

Michael Bisping's video blog from Week 3 of his training for Wanderlei Silva and UFC 110 in Australia...

WEC Champ Ben Henderson A Sell Out?

The biblical figure Samson generated his strength by his long, flowing locks of hair, but World Extreme Cagefighting lightweight titleholder Ben Henderson isn't bound by such a curse.

Henderson tells MMAInisder Blog that he'd cut his hair for the right price.

"I like the hair. There isn't a problem with it," Henderson told MMAInsider Blog. "It's cool, but I'm not so attached to it that if the WEC offered me a bunch of money I would definitely sell out. It's just hair."

The hair isn't what makes Ben Henderons "smooth."

"If it came down to money or whatever, I would definitely sell out," said the WEC lightweight champion.

UFC Gym Opens On Saturday With Full Day of Festivities

In what is shaping up to be a can't-miss event for fitness enthusiasts and mixed martial arts fans alike, the first ever UFC GYM will host its official Grand Opening this Saturday at 10AM PST. The flagship facility, which is located on 1975 Diamond Boulevard in Concord, will feature a star-studded lineup at the Grand Opening, including UFC President Dana White, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell, as well as New Evolution Fitness Company (NEFC) founders and UFC Gym partners Mark Mastrov and Jim Rowley.

The Grand Opening will be preceded by a press conference at 9:30AM for media, as well as select members of the UFC Fight Club. Following the press conference, UFC Gym will be loaded with a day full of special demonstrations and autograph sessions featuring UFC fighters, as well as giveaways including UFC Gym prize packages and a trip to UFC 109.

UFC superstar Brandon Vera will give a TRX demonstration at the Grand Opening, while fellow fighters Anthony Johnson, Jon Fitch, Mike Swick, Josh Koscheck, and Cain Velasquez will sign autographs throughout the day. To top it off, UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste will also be in attendance. All in all, the official Grand Opening is further proof that UFC Gym is committed to motivating fitness enthusiasts and encouraging them to tackle exercise in a whole new way.

"The Grand Opening of UFC Gym in Concord is our way of showing everyone that our facility is second-to-none," NEFC CEO/co-founder Jim Rowley said, adding that UFC Gym fitness experts will be available all day Saturday to provide tours of the facility and answer membership/fitness questions. "We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that inspires results and allows our members to approach fitness in a positive manner. Saturday is the first of many unique experiences that we plan to create for our members."

"We are really excited to host the Grand Opening," said UFC President Dana White, who will be kicking off the day by addressing the public at 10:30am. "UFC Gyms are raising the bar in the fitness world and we want people to come out and see it for themselves this weekend."

The full schedule for the Grand Opening, which will also feature a variety of vendors such as Harley Davidson, BSN, and Coke/Powerade, is available below. For more information on UFC Gyms, please visit UFCgyms.com.

GRAND OPENING FULL SCHEDULE
(Times Subject to Change)

9:30-10:30AM
Press Conference featuring Dana White, Mark Mastrov and Jim Rowley.
(PRESS ONLY)

10:00AM
Grand Opening Expo Officially Begins

10:15AM-10:30AM
Kids Demonstration

10:30AM-11:15AM
UFC Gym Grand Opening Expo Kickoff featuring Dana White, Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley, followed by prize giveaway.

11:15AM-1:00PM
Autograph Signing – Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck

12:45PM-2:30PM
Autograph Signing – Mike Swick

12:45PM-1PM
TRX Demonstration – Brandon Vera

1:05PM-1:20PM
Kids Demonstration

1:25PM-1:40PM
MMA/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Demonstration

1:45PM-2:00PM
Group Fitness Demonstration – Zumba, Jump Rope

2:05PM-2:20PM
Personal Training Demonstration

2:30PM-2:45PM
Prize Giveaway

2:45PM-4:45PM
Autograph Signing – Anthony Johnson and Cain Velasquez

2:45PM-3:00PM
TRX Demonstration

3:05PM-3:20PM
Kids Demonstration

3:25PM-3:40PM
MMA/Muay Thai Demonstration

3:45PM-4:00PM
Group Fitness Demonstration – Kickboxing

4:05PM-4:20PM
Personal Training Demonstration

4:45PM-5:00PM
Prize Giveaways

5:00PM
Grand Opening Concludes

ESPN's MMA Live: It's All About Brock

It's all about Brock Lesnar. MMA Live analyzes Lesnar's SportsCenter exclusive. Also, why is there a new date for UFC 113? And Strikeforce welterweight contender Jay Hieron stops by to discuss his upcoming bout with Joe Riggs.

UFC U.K. Pres on April Abu Dhabi Event and New Arena

Yahoo! Sports Cagewriter blogger Steve Cofield recently did a great radio interview with UFC U.K. president Marshall Zelaznik, going in depth on the promotion's plans for an April 10 event in Abu Dhabi.

Zelaznik talked about the building of a brand new arena, specifically for UFC events in Abu Dhabi, and basically confirmed plans that the UFC and their new partners at Flash Entertainment -- a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi government -- are still working to put on an April event there.

But they do have a back-up plan, as they always do.

"We keep a chart of all the venues we're holding around the world... so in the event as we are moving forward with an April event, if we can't do one venue, we can almost turn the switch and just go to another venue," said Zelaznik.

"So whether April happens in Abu Dhabi or another place, there will obviously be an April event."

Check out the full interview with Cofield in the YouTube clip below...

Randy Couture Preparing for Mark Coleman

Affliction caught up with Randy Couture at his Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas as he was preparing for his UFC 109 bout with fellow UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman...

Mark Coleman Talks About Upcoming Fight With Randy Couture

The Godfather of the Ground & Pound, Mark Coleman talks about his upcoming fight versus Randy Couture at UFC 109, says he's been waiting for this fight for a long time.

Ben Saunders Receives BJJ Brown Belt

As he prepares for his UFC 113 fight in New Jersey, Ben Saunders received a new credential for his hard work in preparation for the upcoming bout.

The long time American Top Team disciple earned his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from head trainer, Ricardo Liborio, over the weekend.

Never a stranger to submissions, Saunders has actually been doing quite a good job lately of not needing his ground skills as he's picked up his last couple of wins by knockout.

Devastating in the clinch using knees, Saunders backs up his stand-up with his ever growing ground arsenal, which helped him earn the recognition from his trainer at American Top Team.

Saunders will next compete at UFC 113 against Martin Kampmann in a welterweight contest on the main card.

Michael Bisping's UFC 110 Video Blog (Weeks 1 & 2)

Michael Bisping's video blog leading up to his bout against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 110 in Sydney, Australia on February 21.

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Herschel Walker: I Think MMA Should Be In The Olympics

At 47 years of age, many people question former NFL star Herschel Walker's sanity in deciding to compete in one of the roughest, most brutal sports around... mixed martial arts.

The former Olympian says his choice, among other reasons, has a lot to do with his love of the sport and wanting to see it advance to the level of respectability other sports enjoy.

"I want to show people that this is a great sport. I think it should be an Olympic sport," he declares, himself having competed as a bob sledder in the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, France.

"This sport is better than a lot of people are giving it credit."

Despite MMA's perceptions as a dangerous sport, Walker believes that the danger factor isn't what it seems, saying it is safer than other, more mainstream sports.

"I think people think this sport is brutal because of the blood, but I think it's safer than football or boxing right now. I think the blood make it look like it's a brutal sport, but it's not. I'd love to see it in the mainstream."

Herschel Walker is scheduled to make his MMA debut against Greg Nagy at the Jan. 30 Strikeforce: Miami event in Florida.

Wanderlei Silva Makes Plea For MMA Fans to Help Haiti

The 7.0 earthquake that occurred recently in Haiti has affected the hearts of many, not to mention the lives of thousands. Wanderlei SIlva sends a message to all his fans and colegues to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. He also demonstrates how to donate 5 dollars to the Yele Haiti Foundation.

Find more information at: wandfightteam.com, yele.org, redcross.org, unicef.org , doctorswithoutborders.org