But sometimes they just give you A, and either you take the fight or you don't. But in general with the UFC, they tell you who they want you to fight." Fowlkes also talks to AKA fighter Mike Swick: Sometimes, as Swick explained, they tell you before... Full Article at Bloody Elbow

He can't have garlic, or any of the great stuff that makes spicy food spicy. He can't have many of the staples of the America restaurant industry, in fact, and it's not just when he's cutting weight. Because of an esophageal issue that he's struggled... Full Article at AOL Sports

Marcus Davisdoesn't even rankon our USAT/SBN rankings, but I believe Diaz could give guys like Ricardo Almeida, Mike Swick, and countless others scattered throughout the division a run for their money. The problem for Diaz lies in his wrestling defense. Full Article at Bloody Elbow

Any fighter that does declare he is dropping down a weight class is immediately declared a contender because the size, strength and power advantage the will enjoy over their new opponents. It happened when Mike Swick dropped in weight, when Jens Pulver... Full Article at Bleacher Report

Hey look! Another terrible direct to DVD fight movie full of MMA guys. “Beatdown” comes out in two days and features Michael Bisping, Heath Herring, Bobby Lashley, Mike Swick, and I assume a lot of nudity because that’s how these movies roll, dawg. Full Article at FightLinker.com

There wasn’t really any ground work to speak of until the third when Maia was able to take Miller to the ground. His offence was effective, although the fans weren’t too happy. The Brazilian came out on top here as he earned the unanimous decision. ... Full Article at Wrestling Edge

California native Nate Diaz at UFC 118. Davis started his official career with the UFC in a flurry as the former professional boxer won his first six fights, finishing five of them in route to earning the respect of his peers and fans alike. After... Full Article at BJ Penn