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This month's MMA Prospect of the Month is South African bantamweight Demarte Pena, an undefeated fighter with a lot of upside. Age: 30-years-old From: Sunninghill, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Height: 5’7” Reach: 64.2” Weight class: Bantamweight Record: 11-0 (2 NC) Who is Demarte Pena? Born on September...

If nothing else was learned from UFC on ESPN 12, it's that "Platinum" Mike Perry is truly one of a kind. Whatever you think of the controversial fighter, he does things his way.  For better or for worse.  On Saturday,...

Canada's Tanner Boser pulled off an impressive performance at UFC on ESPN 12.  A knockout of former PFL heavyweight champion Philipe Lines, in the opening round of their preliminary card fight. The thunderous knockout will no doubt earn Boser (18-6-1)...

Kay Hansen entered UFC on ESPN 12 as the promotion's youngest fighter.  At just 20, she had a couple of years of experience under her belt, mainly in Invicta FC.  By the end of the night, she'd announced her...

For the second week in a row, there was zero debate as to who was taking home the Fight of the Night bonus in Las Vegas. UFC on ESPN 12 saw its main event booking pay out in full,...

The UFC on ESPN 12 main event did not disappoint. The fight billed as "fan friendly" was just that and more. Explosive. Mesmerizing. At times surprising. And one hell of a lot of fun. Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker battled...

Dustin Poirier was able to edge out Dan Hooker after five rounds of a fight that was a Fight Of The Year contender for the history books. Fan-friendly. Explosive. With a high chance for fireworks. Fight fans had lots of...

Mike Perry got back in the win column with a big decision win over jiu-jitsu ace Mickey Gall in the UFC on ESPN 12 co-main event. The co-main event of UFC on ESPN 12 was a traditional striker versus grappler...

Maurice Greene took home a win over Gian Villante with a stunning submission from the bottom position late in the third round of their main card bout. With his back to the wall after two straight losses, TUF 28 alum...

After an absolute back-and-forth war from both men, Brendan Allen took home the win in what was a bloody affair with Kyle Daukaus. Brendan Allen didn't have the fight he wanted on Saturday. That would have been against Ian Heinisch,...