“This is really going to change the face of MMA. Literally creating a sport that could be as big around the world as football. I liken it somewhat to when the NFC and AFC came together to create the NFL.” That was Lorenzo Fertitta when Zuffa, LLC, parent company of the UFC, purchased Pride/FC back [...]

The week the ESPN MMA Live crew looks back at the last WEC event, WEC 53, including the incredible fifth round ninja cage kick from Anthony Pettis. They also reveal their nominees for their year-end MMA awards. Check out the extended version below:

1. Bellator adds a 205lb tournament: Bellator announced on Monday that they are planning a 205 lb. division tournament, and that the search is underway for tournament participants. “We’ve wanted to add a Light Heavyweight World Championship Tournament since Season 1, but wanted to ensure that when we did it, we had a great group [...]

1. GSP/Koscheck fight should’ve been stopped: GSP discussed Josh Kosheck’s injury on the Fan 590 in Toronto. “I heard he broke the orbital bone and had surgery. I hope he’s okay. Yeah I think [the doctors should have stopped it]. I think the doctors or his corner men should have stopped it because it’s very [...]

Just in case you missed it, this is the most ridiculous kick…check that, most ridiculous move I’ve ever seen inside the cage. Wow, just wow! Look:

1. Jason Miller still bashing Nick Diaz: Jason Miller appeared on “It’s Time! With Bruce Buffer” on the Sherdog Radio Network and ripped the Gracie camp for not letting Nick Diaz fight him at middleweight. “They’ve started spitting out, ‘Oh, 178.’ Meanwhile back at the ranch, Nick Diaz is saying, ‘I’ll fight middleweight. I’ll fight [...]

1. Jim Miller thinks he’s #3: Jim Miller told MMAJunkie.com that he believes he’s top 3 at lightweight. “Coming into the fight, I was trying to gain a little respect, to be honest. We went into the fight with him being the favorite, which I really didn’t understand. Before tonight, I was 7-1 in the [...]

1. Anderson Silva still #1: At UFC 124′s post-fight press conference, Dana White said Anderson Silva, not GSP, is the pound for pound champ. “[Anderson Silva] is a guy who’s wiped out the 185-pound division. He really has. Not only has he wiped out a division, he beat a couple of guys at 205. That’s [...]