MMA Live Recaps UFC 108, Previews UFC Fight Night 20 and WEC 46

MMA Live offers up some final thoughts on UFC 108 and looks ahead to next week's UFC Fight Night 20 in Virginia. Also a preview of WEC 46, and more details on next Thursday's year-end awards show.

"Best of Pride" Begins on Spike TV on Jan. 15

For those you that thought you'd never see Pride FC again, well... it's not the resurrection of the venerable Japanese fighting promotion, but Spike TV on Jan. 15 begins the Friday night series "Best of Pride," featuring bouts from the storied history of Pride and focusing on the fighters that have made the transition to the UFC.

Best of Pride | UFC | SPIKE.com

WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Weigh-ins, Q&A, and Autographs

World Extreme Cagefighting returns to Sacramento, Calif., this week for WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson. The card features a title unification bout between lightweight champion Jamie Varner and interim champ Ben Henderson. Urijah Faber makes his return from injury to face fellow Top 10 fighter Raphael Assuncao in the co-main event.

The WEC 46 weigh-ins are FREE and open to the public, taking place Saturday, Jan. 9, at 4 p.m. (doors at 3 p.m.) at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

Following the weigh-ins there is also a free Question & Answer session with bantamweight champion Brian Bowles, Joseph Benavidez, and Dominick Cruz.

After that, at 5:30 p.m., Brian Bowles and Jose Aldo will be signing autographs.

WEC 46 airs live on Versus Sunday night at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. in a newly expanded two and a half hour block.

Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - Fight Night (Parts 1 & 2)

Dana White's UFC 108 fight night video blog...


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Two Belts Enter, But Only One Belt Leaves: WEC 46 Video Preview

An extended video preview of the WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson main event featuring a title unification between champion Jamie Varner and interim champ Ben Henderson. Urijah Faber also makes his return in front of his hometown crowd to face fellow Top 10 fighter Raphael Assuncao.

Vince McMahon Is An Animal, But UFC And WWE Not In A War

UFC president Dana White has run the gamut with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) kingpin Vince McMahon. The rumors have speculated from White stealing the WWE business model, McMahon swooping in to buy up the UFC, partnerships, rivalries, and all out wars.

One thing is certain, White admires the pro wrestling luminary.

"I love Vince. He's a (expletive) animal isn't he?" said White when asked if the UFC doing its first Monday night event in an attempt to go head-to-head with WWE.

"I mean we're not trying to go against him. That night is the night Spike wanted the fight. Spike wanted the fight that night, so that's the night they called for it and Vince goes into (expletive) war mode. He's calling up (Mike) Tyson. He's bringing this guy back and the Rock might come back. I love it. He's a (expletive) animal."

A lot of White's admiration for McMahon probably comes from their similar approaches to their perceived competition. Although White doesn't view pro wrestling as a competitor to MMA, like McMahon is doing with Raw, the UFC head honcho often counter programs other MMA promotions.

"You've never heard me say we're going to kick the (expletive) out of Monday Night Raw. You've never heard me say that," said White. "I think we're two totally different, pro wrestling is totally different than the UFC and mixed martial arts.

"And I respect this guy. I like Vince McMahon. I've had breakfast with him. He's a good guy, but he is a (expletive) animal. I'm not trying to beat him on Monday night. I don't think we would beat them. Those guys pull killer ratings. It's been like the highest rated show on television forever. We're just putting a fight on Monday night because Spike wants us to."

Dana White Promises No Cuts Following UFC 108

UFC 108 was a card that took more hits than Tiger Woods' sponsorship deals, but in the end the fighters all came out to perform and put on one of the most enjoyable shows to kick off 2010.

Matchmaker, Joe Silva, burned up a ton of minutes on his cell phone calling fighter after fighter to replace others who were forced off of the card due to injuries, cuts, and other various problems.

A night of exciting finishes brought about the usual fight bonuses, with one of them handed to Paul Daley for knockout of the night. A reporter asked White, who withheld giving a bonus to Anthony Johnson following his knockout of Yoshiyuki Yoshida because he missed weight, why he gave Daley a bonus, who also missed his weight just a day earlier.

"There is no guy on this card that will be penalized tonight," White said. "Nobody's going to be cut tonight, nothing's going to happen to anybody tonight. Everybody's going to make money tonight and leave here happy as hell."

Good news for short notice fighters like Duane "Bang" Ludwig and Dustin Hazelett who helped push the show to the finish line in the final weeks. It looks like there won't be any stories about who is looking for a job post UFC 108.

Even UFC heavyweight, Shane Carwin, sent out a reminder to fans that oh so long ago, he was actually supposed to compete at UFC 108.

"I am supposed to be making weight right now for my fight with Lesnar. What a difference a year makes," Carwin commented via his Twitter page.

Gomi Signed; Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 1/10/10

The weigh-in edition of Dana White's UFC 108 video blog, including the announcement of Takanori Gomi's signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Jim Miller and Duane Ludwig Ready for UFC 108

Jim Miller and Duane "Bang" Ludwig talk about their pending match-up at Saturday's UFC 108 in Las Vegas.

ESPN'S MMA Live in Las Vegas for UFC 108

Jon Anik, Kenny Florian, Frank Mir, and Stephan Bonnar host the latest edition of MMA Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the site of this weekend's UFC 108 featuring Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva.

Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 12/31/09

Go behind the scenes with UFC president Dana White at the UFC 108 pre-fight press conference and the MMA Awards.

UFC 108's Latest Casualty: Matchmaker Joe Silva

How bad is the UFC 108 injury bug?

It's so bad, Joe Silva is on the bench.

At a gathering of reporters following the UFC 108 pre-fight press conference, Dana White said the UFC matchmaker tore his MCL (medial collateral ligament) in the lead-up to the event.

"Even the matchmaker's down," he said with a laugh. "Everybody's getting injured."

White doesn't know how Silva injured himself, but said knee surgery was certain.

"So you'll see his ass hobbling around here in the next couple of days," he said.

Of course, White dismissed internet noise saying the card was cursed and promised fireworks in the main event of Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva.

But it's a fair bet to say he'll be happy to get this card over with.

Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 12/30/09

The latest edition of Dana White's UFC 108 video blog. Join Dana as he meets the fighters as they arrive at the MGM Grand in Las Vegasand gets mobbed by fans as he gives away tickets to the Saturday's fights.

Wanderlei Silva's Special New Year's Video Blog

Wanderlei Silva talks about his plans and sends out his wishes for 2010. Included is video of a sparring session with Mike Whitehead as Wanderlei prepares for his UFC 110 bout with Michael Bisping.

WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Video Trailer

Check out the video trailer for the upcoming WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif. on Jan. 10.

MMA Classic Videos: Royce Gracie vs. Kazushi Sakura - The Rematch

The rematch between Royce Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba from K-1's Dynamite!! USA on June 2, 2007 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 12/29/09

In the latest edition of his UFC 108 video blog, UFC president Dana White takes a look at a crop of UFC action figures, welcomes Paul Daley back to Las Vegas, and takes a member of the media to task.

Countdown to UFC 108 Tuesday Night on Spike TV

Scenes from Countdown to UFC 108, which airs on Spike TV at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Dynamite!! 2009 Pre-Fight Video Interviews

Pre-fight video interviews heading into the New Year's Eve Dynamite!! co-promotion between Dream and Sengoku.

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Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 12/28/09

Dana White's video blog leading up to UFC 108 on Saturday, Jan. 2 on PPV. Includes Dana's visit with Gilbert Yvel, who will fight Junio Dos Santos at UFC 108.