On the Canvas
Big news and a big event for the UFC
March 27th, 2012
It was a big news day on Tuesday for the UFC, and not only because of the 1,500 pounds of muscle at the MGM Grand for an inaugural press conference for UFC 146. Read more »
Tito Ortiz to face Forrest Griffin in final fight
March 21st, 2012
Tito Ortiz announced that his final fight would be against Forrest Griffin at UFC 148 on July 7 in Las Vegas. Read more »
Revamped 'Ultimate Fighter' debuts tonight
March 9th, 2012
The reality television show that helped boost the UFC into the billion-dollar fight business it has become, gets a facelift tonight. Read more »
Winner takes all at Battle in the Desert 5
Joe Schilling, Simon Marcus battle for each other's money, while Las Vegan Chaz Mulkey looks for sixth straight win
February 25th, 2012
The winner will actually take all tonight at the Hard Rock when WBC Muay Thai champion Joe Schilling battles top contender Simon Marcus during the main event of Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 5." Read more »
Las Vegan Jessie Vargas back in action
February 24th, 2012
Las Vegas-based boxer Jessie Vargas tries to keep his unblemished record perfect tonight at the Hard Rock. Read more »
Pacquiao-Bradley set for June 9
February 10th, 2012
Top Rank Boxing President Todd duBoef confirmed on Feb. 10 that Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley is set for June 9 at the MGM. Read more »
Condit upsets Diaz at UFC 143
Nelson loses co-main event; fighters give Super Bowl picks
February 5th, 2012
Carlos Condit upset Nick Diaz Saturday night, spoiling the MMA bad boy's anticipated showdown with champ Georges St. Pierre. Read more »
Diaz, Condit fight for interim belt at UFC 143
February 4th, 2012
Someone other than Georges St. Pierre will wrap the UFC’s welterweight championship around their waist tonight, but will it be Nick Diaz or Carlos Condit. Read more »
Mayweather granted license, will face Cotto on May 5
February 1st, 2012
The Nevada State Athletic Commission voted 5-0 to grant Floyd Mayweather Jr. a one-fight license to face Miguel Cotto on May 5 at MGM Grand. Read more »
Mayweather donates $100K for cancer research; talks about fighting Pacquiao
January 18th, 2012
Floyd Mayweather donated $100,000 to the Southern Nevada affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Wednesday, then used the media platform to talk about a megafight with Manny Pacquiao. Read more »
