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No matter how you scored the UFC title bout between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz, one thing is clear: it was too close not to see it again.

Showdown on UFC 143: Who has The Edge?

Showdown Joe breaks down all the fights at Saturday's UFC 143, where he expects a close fight between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit.

UFC's FOX future is bright

The UFC's second FOX broadcast has come and gone and the outlook for the organization on the American TV network appears very strong.

UFC on FOX 2 breakdown

Showdown breaks down all the fights ahead of Saturday's UFC on FOX 2 event headlined by Phil Davis taking on Rashad Evans.

Trash talk hype

Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping, Rashad Evans and Phil Davis haven't shied away from trash talk in the lead up to UFC on FOX 2.

Montreal trip postponed indefinitely

The UFC has shelved its March trip to Montreal due to "scheduling concerns" and an uncertainty to be able to deliver a "championship-level card."

UFC 142 Recap

Showdown Joe checks in with his thoughts on UFC 142, touching on the futures of the superb Jose Aldo and the released Anthony Johnson.

Showdown on MMA: Strikeforce's latest

Strikeforce in Las Vegas was highlighted by Rockhold's win vs. Jardine, Lawal's mental fortitude and some unfortunate officiating.

Showdown on UFC 141: Win some, lose some

Showdown Joe recaps last night's action and weighs in with his thoughts on what's next for the winners and losers.

UFC 141 Preview

A vacationing Showdown Joe checks in from Italy with his thoughts on some big fights that highlight the UFC's final show of 2011.

Showdown on MMA: GSP surgery a success

With UFC 140 in the history books, Showdown brings us up to date on what else is new in the world of MMA.

Future is here

Showdown on MMA: Questions to be answered

Showdown on UFC 139: Unforgettable

Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua put on inspirational performances in a main event that may never be duplicated again.

Showdown on UFC: You can't please everyone

On the eighteenth anniversary of its existence, the Ultimate Fighting Championship entered adulthood by going mainstream.

The holy alliance

On Saturday night, the work of Dana White, the Fertitta brothers and Fox Sports will culminate in another UFC milestone.

Where we go from here

Lessons learned at UFC 137

Nick Diaz's post-fight antics at UFC 137 have angered welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.

The edge

Which fighter has The Edge at UFC 137 in Las Vegas on Saturday? UFC Central's Joe Ferraro takes a look at Saturday's bouts.

Impact on many levels

Thankful for the memories

Looking back at UFC 136 with some thoughts on where Frankie Edgar belongs in the pound-for-pound rankings.

Who has The Edge?

Showdown Joe breaks down each fight heading into Saturday's UFC 136 event.

Showdown on UFC: Going with Cruz

Showdown Joe makes his predictions for Saturday's UFC Live 6 event on Sportsnet ONE.

Legend in the making

Mile High magic

A trip to the birthplace of the UFC delivers an extra sense of excitement for everyone.

Who has The Edge?

Long road traveled

With his UFC debut at 29 years old, many would think Carmont is past his prime, except GSP.

Ortiz vs. Lil Nog added to UFC 140

A source has informed me that verbal agreements are in place for former UFC light-heavyweight champion Tito (The Huntington Beach Bad Boy) Ortiz and Antonio Rogerio (Minotouro Nogueira to square off on Dec. 10 at UFC 140 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

Showdown on MMA: 'Warrior' the story of life

Fight predictions

All about GSP

Who has 'The Edge?'

It's that time once again - a major UFC event on Saturday night, so why not take a look at each bout to determine who will have "The Edge".

Midweek mashup

Remembering 'The Coach'

Midweek mashup

A look at who could be up next for MacDonald and thoughts on the latest from MMA.

Who has 'The Edge?'

Showdown Joe takes a look at which fighters may have "The Edge" at UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz II.

Showdown on MMA: Review your policies

Risky negotiations

In his negotations with Zuffa, Overeem is taking a risk and a historcially unsuccessful approach.

Truth lies in the middle

Midweek mashup

#freedomofspeech

Showdown on UFC: Fighters' pensions

Showdown on UFC, White: Plugged in

Better judgment

Showdown on MMA: Ultimate finale

Wright: UFC 140 may not be in Montreal

After weeks of speculation that the Ultimate Fighting Championship were going to make their fifth stop at the Bell Centre on Dec. 10, Tom Wright, the director of operations for UFC Canada, made it clear that the deal to return to Montreal is far from signed.

Showdown on UFC: Doing the math

It's very possible that Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz could be the coaches for TUF 14.

Midweek news and notes

Showdown Joe takes a look at what's happening around the world of mixed martial arts.

Schaub to face Nogueira at UFC 134

It appears Brendan "The Hybrid" Schaub (8-1) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (36-6-1) may be facing one another at UFC 134: Silva vs Okami.

Lesnar out, Carwin in

Diverticulitis once again sidelines Brock Lesnar and forces him out of UFC 131.

Showdown on MMA: Quick thoughts

Doctor's cage calls

Showdown on UFC 129: Dust has settled

Let the fun begin

Around the Octagon

The MMA world according to Showdown

Showdown on MMA: The people's champ?

A star is born

After his success at UFC 128, Jon (Bones) Jones has vaulted into the upper-echelon of UFC stars.

Showdown on MMA: UFC 128 breakdown

Showdown on MMA: Large and in charge

UFC Live 3 Picks

One man will climb the welterweight rankings while the other will stumble.

Showdown: The good, the bad and the ugly

The UFC's recent trip Down Under for UFC 127 produced some decidedly mixed results.

UFC 127 picks

Zuffa to release more tickets for UFC 129

Many within the Mixed Martial Arts industry circled Feb. 10, 2011 on their calendars, as it was penciled in for the Ultimate Fighting Championship's pre-sale event for the first show at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Condit close to withdrawing from UFC 127

Welterweight contender Carlos (The Natural Born Killer) Condit is on the verge of withdrawing from his UFC 127 bout against Chris Lytle, sources tell Sportsnet.

Hold your horses

Tension mounting

Predicting disaster

We take a look back at Fight for the Troops 2 and an ominous predicton from Roy Nelson.

A mixed bag

A GSP challenge, Spider’s paycheck web and a fight that needs to happen.

Showdown on MMA: It's been a Slice

Kimbo resurfaces but not in MMA, Carwin to train with Fedor and how to help get the sport in N.Y.

MacDonald to now face Diaz at UFC 129

It didn't take long for the UFC to find a replacement for James "Lighting" Wilks.

Fight for the Troops II

A quick update on Fight for the Troops II and the time I spent with our own men and women fighting for our freedom.

Showdown on MMA: Head of the class

All eyes will be on coach Lesnar during Season 13 of 'The Ultimate Fighter'.

Lesnar resurfaces

A bearded Brock Lesnar surfaced on Tuesday singing an all-too familiar tune.

Brookins-Makdessi at UFC 129

Jonathan Brookins, who won Season 12 of The Ultimate Fighter, is expected to make his return to the octagon on Saturday, Apr. 30 as part of the UFC's historic event at Toronto's Rogers Centre.

UFC 129 taking shape

Who has the edge?

Schaub to face Cro Cop

It appears as though Brendan "The Hybrid" Schaub's request to take on Frank Mir will have to wait. A source has confirmed that the UFC has decided to replace Mir with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic.

Stocking Stuffers

Showdown on MMA: GSP simply the best

Showdown on UFC 123: Too close to call?

Who has the edge?

Slugfest brewing: Condit to face Lytle

A welterweight slugfest is brewing between UFC 170-pound gun-slingers Carlos (The Natural Born Killer) Condit and Chris (Lights Out) Lytle.

Brock wants Nelson

Brock Lesnar wants to fight Roy Nelson, but will the former UFC heavyweight champion get the chance?

About time

The merger between the UFC and WEC was long overdue and should lead to another popularity boom.

UFC 121: The aftermath

After the UFC's event in Anaheim we may see a few interesting matchups and some fighters unemployed.

Carwin injured, out of UFC 125 bout

Former No. 1 heavyweight contender Shane Carwin has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 125 bout vs. Roy (Big Country) Nelson.

Who has the edge?

Tales from the coast

UFC going back Down Under?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is apparently returning to the city of Sydney, Australia.

Showdown on MMA: UFC 120 The aftermath

Let's take a look at some of the storylines from the UFC's most attended event ever on U.K. soil.

Who has the edge?

Showdown Joe breaks down each fight for UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama.

MacDonald withdraws from UFC 123

Canadian welterweight prospect Rory (The Waterboy) MacDonald has been forced to withdraw from his preliminary bout vs. Matt (The Immortal) Brown at UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida.

Greater than Gretzky?

UFC president Dana White posed an interesting question on Tuesday in Montreal.

Grant-Almeida proposed for UFC 124

Sources have informed Sportsnet that a welterweight match up between Canadian T.J. Grant and American Ricardo Almeida has been proposed to both fighters by Zuffa, in hopes to add the bout to the growing fight card for UFC 124.

Looking to bounce back

Showdown on UFC 119: The aftermath

Showdown of MMA: UFC 119 predictions

With Mir vs. Cro Cop upon us, it's time to analyze each fight to determine who has the edge.

Ferraro on MMA: Sonnen's burn notice

Sonnen's PED notice has rocked the mixed martial arts community and raised a boatload of questions.

Showdown on Fight Night: The aftermath

Who ya got?

With UFC Fight Night upon us, Showdown Joe breaks down the bouts and tells us who has the edge.

Showdown on MMA: Demise of Duffee

Showdown on MMA: UFC 118 and more

One thing we learned Saturday is it's safe to say that Frankie Edgar has B.J. Penn's number.

WEC 52 rumours

Showdown Joe is hearing a stellar bantamweight bout could go down at WEC 52.

Who has the edge?

Showdown on MMA: Beantown workout

Touch of gloves

Showdown on MMA: Let the games begin

MacDonald to battle Brown at UFC 123

Expect to see "The Waterboy" take on "The Immortal" in November.

A big day for Ontario

After many years of heartache, the province of Ontario has finally legalized the great sport of MMA.

Second Opinion

Showdown on MMA: How times have changed

With a domminant performance from Chael Sonnen the middleweight division appears to have some depth.

UFC Live Two

Showdown Joe gives his predictions for Sunday night's UFC Live Two, airing on Rogers Sportsnet.

Ready for UFC Live 2

UFC Live 2 will keep the MMA Connected crew on their toes this weekend.

Schaub to face Gonzaga at UFC 121

Heavyweights Brendan "The Hybrid" Schaub and Gabriel "Nepao" Gonzaga are set to lock horns on the main card of UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez, sources tell Sportsnet.

Showdown on MMA: Ruling social media

News, headlines continue to fabricate in MMA world despite momentary lull.

Showdown on MMA: Method to the madness?

Where do I sign?

It's been over a decade in the making but Jake Shields is now a signature away from joining UFC.

Showdown on MMA: Burning questions

Showdown column: Shakeup in Van City

Time will tell if a change of athletic commissioner will be a boon or bust for MMA in Vancouver.

Showdown Joe: Heavyweights of the world

Brock passes the challenge while Fedor is also making heavyweight news.

An upsetting trend

One the eve of UFC 116, Shane Carwin has quickly moved from heavy underdog to a possible favourite.

Entering a new era

Upset in the making?

Fedor leads headlines

TUF 11 Finale

Strikeforce L.A.: The aftermath

Random predictions

What's next?

Questions were answered in Vancouver but an entertaining card at UFC 115 raised more for the future.

An untapped market

MMA in N.Y. closer?

Fedor set to retire?

Skewed view

Restrained rage

Showdown: UFC books Rogers Centre in 2011

UFC Canada?

MMA Day

Strikeforce and Shine

Two events taking place south of the border will have interesting implications for the sport of MMA.

Shogun era begins

Mauricio Rua's ride to the top of the 205-pound ranks is complete, and he could stay there a while.

No rush for Semtex

A win for Paul Daley at UFC 113 could earn him a title shot at GSP, but is he ready for it?

Flipping the bird

Loiseau may fight in Montreal

Canadian middleweight David "The Crow" Loiseau is reportedly being added to UFC 113, scheduled for Saturday May 8 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Sources have told Sportsnet that Loiseau will return to the octagon as part of the preliminary card and is tentatively scheduled to face John Salter.

The striking truth with GSP

GSP talks about his new documentary, Anderson Silva, Jake Shields and much more.

Doerksen to fight at UFC 113 in Montreal

Winnipeg middleweight Joe (El Dirte) Doerksen is stepping up on short notice as an injury replacement and will face Tom Lawlor at UFC 113 in Montreal.

The blame game

Sonnen vs. Silva

Calling Anderson Silva "Britney" and vowing to beat him down has earned Chael Sonnen a title shot.

Sweet and sour

Anderson Silva embarrassed himself at UFC 112 while landing in Dana White's dog house.

Weatherman White

History lesson

Good to go in Van City

A done deal for UFC 115 means Vancouver may get to see a main event between two Octagon legends.

Showdown: GSP's trainers satisfied

Glimmer of hope

Showdown's predictions

Team GSP

Showdown on UFC: Vera vs. Jones

Kimbo has leg up on Toney

Kimbo Slice is by no means is a world class MMA fighter but he is further ahead than James Toney.

Strikeforce shuffle

Headlines surrounding Strikeforce's upcoming shows are beginning to leak out.

Down Under afterparty

UFC 110 predictions

It's fight day in the Land Down Under with UFC 110 set to go Saturday.

MMA's Winter Games

Patience is key

Ontario getting closer?

Web of hype

Showdown's lowdown

UFC 109: Relentless picks

From the main event to the undercard, Showdown Joe previews and picks all of the matches.

Kimbo is no Herschel

Kimbo Slice has been unable to accomplish after years in MMA what Herschel Walker did in one fight.

Tongue-lashing for Lesnar

Showdown on MMA: Inside The Octagon

The story spillover from one of the more popular segments on MMA Connected can now be read online.

Showdown: Florian-Gomi headliner

Stout's stock rises

Sam Stout's exceptional win at UFC 108 has him in line for a fight with Jeremy Stephens in Montreal.

Lesnar on the mend

It now appears it's a matter of if and not when Brock Lesnar fights again.

Lesnar's trainer says champ will fight again

One of Brock Lesnar's trainers says the UFC heavyweight champion's fight career is not over -- Lesnar will definitely fight again.

It's Day vs. Taylor in Edmonton

Former UFC middleweights Jason (Dooms) Day and Jesse (JT Money) Taylor are set to square off in the main event of "Aggression MMA: Vengeance," scheduled for Friday, Feb. 5 at The Expo Centre in Edmonton.

Tough on drugs

UFC pencils in Vancouver date

UFC circles June 12 for its Vancouver event and you can expect at least one title fight on the card.

Showdown: Franklin sidelined 6-8 weeks

Holiday rumblings

Showdown: The aftermath of UFC 107

Showdown: Hague returning at UFC 109

Rants and rumblings

Slice didn't cut the mustard and Big Country paid the bills in The Ultimate Fighter 10 finale.

Showdown on UFC: Here comes Predator

Injury replacements

Speculation surrounding replacement bouts in the UFC and Strikeforce has fans holding their breath.

Showdown's MMA news and notes

Until the powers that be say enough is enough, judging controversies will continue.

Spanning Sin City

Another fast-paced day in Vegas saw Showdown go from Mandalay Bay to two of the finest gyms around.

Showdown in stitches

Forrest Griffin had Showdown Joe laughing so hard he cried on his first day in Vegas for UFC 106.

Razor-thin decision

Another UFC main event and another judging controversy.

Showdown: Judging overhaul Part III

The current state of judging in Mixed Martial Arts has raised a variety of discussions on how the current system needs an overhaul.

Time for an overhaul, Part II

Showdown Joe continues his assessment of the judging criteria in Mixed Martial Arts.

Time for an overhaul

It's no secret that I believe the judging criteria in Mixed Martial Arts needs to be amended.

Showdown: Rua 'Ma-cheated' out of title

Covering UFC 104

Showdown: Happy (and sad) Days

My arrival in Los Angeles, California was met with mixed emotions. First, there was the honour and pleasure of being able to attend the media workout for Lyoto Machida at The Black House Gym.

Ups and downs

It looks like the Anderson Silva - Vitor Belfort title fight at UFC 108 is in jeopardy after doctors noticed more damage when he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his elbow on Monday.

Dream 11 results

Shinya Aoki defeated Joachim Hansen to grab the lightweight title while Bibiano Fernandes was a winner in the featherweight Grand Prix.

MBWC reaches all-time low

MFC 22 makes Canada look golden

From the refs to the fighters, Enoch put on an almost perfect MMA display Friday night.

Looking for dance partners

The UFC is in a tough spot as it looks for suitable contenders for the current crop of champions.

Sibling rivalry

Politics of MMA

Fight Night on Sportsnet

Back to work

Tito takeover

The Huntington Beach Bad Boy faces his toughest fight to date Monday night as he steps in for Showdown to host MMA Connected.

Changes for the better?

The UFC appears to be making a variety of changes not only for their cards in the U.S. and U.K., but are also setting the stage for some big shows in Canada and Brazil.

MMA Amore

Sitdown with Carwin

Day 2 at UFC 102

Day One at UFC 102

Lesnar vs. Carwin at UFC 106

Brock Lesnar's next opponent appears to be Shane Carwin, scheduled for the main event at UFC 106 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Nov. 21.

Tough pill to swallow

Streets of Philadelphia

Rampage, Evans highlight Primetime

UFC President Dana White confirmed that the UFC's next "Primetime" series will feature The Ultimate Fighter season 10 Coaches Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and "Sugar" Rashad Evans.

Day 2 in Philly

Meet the press

Collateral damage

Too much, too soon

MacDonald gets tough Lutter

Big bouts for Bisping, Kongo

The conflicting reports surrounding Michael "The Count" Bisping and Wanderlei "The Axe Murder" Silva have taken an interesting turn.

Big bouts coming up

Showdown: Overwhelming week

Believe the hype

To say UFC 100 has been a monumental event thus far would be an understatement.

Day 2 at 100

Wednesday was workout day, which means we got to see fighters roll around, hit some pads and address our questions, at least some of them.

Day One at UFC 100

Sometimes, it's good to know the "Boss" as we get priority treatment from Dana White in Sin City.

Back to school

Casting a look

Let's review

With the recent news that instant replay may be coming to MMA, I have been flooded with a barrage of feedback about whether it will be good, bad or even necessary.

TUF 9 finale predictions

Summer of UFC love

Showdown's UFC 99 picks

The UFC's first foray onto German soil is set to go down with some incredible match-ups and (Showdown) Joe gives us his all of his picks.

All things MMA

Christmas in June

Slice of reality

Machida to face Shogun first?

New light-heavyweight champion will likely make his first title defence against Mauricio (Shogun) Rua in September or October, according to multiple sources.

August showdown

Another day in Vegas

Sin City showdowns

Times are changing

MMA gets Ontario support

Don't hold your breath

As much as folks are clamoring at seeing Dana White and Tom Atencio duke it out in a cage, ring or back alley, it's not going to happen.

Lost in translation

Gomi looking to fight in UFC

Fighters Only Magazine is reporting that Takanori Gomi is interested in leaving the confines of Japan for the MMA world overseas.

Leites to fight in Philly

Thales Leites will reportedly make his return to the Octagon vs. Alessio Sakara at UFC 101 in Philadelphia.

Wanderlei wants to fight Anderson

MMAWeekly.com has an interview with Wanderlei Silva, who is taking a variety of shots at former teammate Anderson Silva.

Shaq training in MMA

Future NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has been spending his off-seasons training MMA, Cagewriter is reporting.

UFC declines Roy Jones offer

Dana White has said no to a potential fight under UFC rules pitting middleweight champion Anderson Silva against boxer Roy Jones Jr., who reportedly would like to fight Silva in the Octagon.

White itching for Toronto

Home of champions

The Ronin is back

Get with the program

No contest

Talks save UFC 97

The UFC's upcoming event in Montreal will go ahead as planned after promoters and provincial officials came to a mutually satisfying agreement regarding rules.

They just don't get it

Role reversal

GSP vs. Penn almost here

The Last Emperor

Tired of this

UFC 93 predictions

The next chapter

MMA evolution

Loiseau returning to UFC

If good things come to those who wait, then Canadian David Loiseau has received his ultimate reward.

Showdown on Showboating

Changing of the guard

UFC 92 Predictions

Superstar status for GSP

Silva-Jackson III

TUF picks

Fight for the troops

The good, the bad and the ultimate

Kang countdown

It's in the government's court

It's in the government's court

UFC under the tree

Risks, rewards and criticisms

Brock star

The future is now

UFC 91 predictions

'Big' anticipation for UFC 91

On Thursday, MMA media were joined by over a thousand fans to hear what UFC president Dana White, heavyweight champion Randy Couture and challenger Brock Lesnar had to say about what is being billed as "the biggest fight in UFC history."

Natural mind games

The Wrath of Kang

Necessary risk

Fantasy fighting

Silva-Cote: The aftermath

Showdown: UFC 90 predictions

The fighter weigh-ins for UFC 90 were held at the Chicago theatre, a much smaller venue than the usual arena-type the UFC is accustomed to. The crowd and atmosphere felt far more subdued compared to the typical boisterous crowds in other cities, and considering this was Chicago's first-ever UFC event, I was expecting more from the fans.

Any way you Slice it

Any way you Slice it

The news that Pro Elite Inc, the parent company for Elite XC, folded shop earlier this week was of no surprise considering their laundry list of debacles.

UFC 89: The night that was

UFC 89 preview

Late replacement no nightmare for UFC

A black eye for MMA

What’s next for Kimbo, EliteXC?

Time running out

EliteXC preview

Three ready for The Show

Too early to retire

Still steaming over Fight Night

Ultimate Fight Night preview