The UFC held tryouts in Los Angeles for the 11th season of The Ultimate Fighter on Tuesday, and FanHouse was on hand to take it all in.Sanctioned mixed martial arts fights are one short step from becoming legal in Massachusetts after a bill on the sport sailed through the state's House of Representatives in a 144-10 vote Wednesday afternoon.
Brock Lesnar says he has the flu, and has been too ill to train effectively and prepare for the biggest challenger of his title reign: 6-foot-2, 260-pound Shane Carwin. Because of an extended illness, he's pulled out of their scheduled UFC 106 fight, leading to a postponement that will probably place the bout in the early part of the new year.
That seems perfectly rational and logical. But apparently it's not enough for some, all because of a video of Lesnar appearing at an Oct. 18 Minnesota Vikings game. The cynics believe that video is proof positive that Lesnar is healthy and that something else is afoot in regards to the date change.
What is with the MMA world lately that makes them want to turn every story into a soap opera?
It has been rumored for some time, that Vitor Belfort will challenge Anderson Silva for the middleweight title at UFC 108 on Jan. 2. And while Silva's recent elbow surgery might have put a wrench in those plans, UFC president Dana White told FanHouse last week that he hopes the title fight can still be put together.
LOS ANGELES -- The UFC 104 post-fight press conference was buzzing after the controversial main event between Lyoto Machida and Shogun Rua.
UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida will meet the media in Los Angeles on Thursday, alongside challenger Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell, and UFC President Dana White. And if you can't be there in L.A., you can watch right here at FanHouse.
LOS ANGELES -- As is usually the case in the world of UFC president Dana White, a lot is happening on a daily basis. Not only is this weekend UFC 104, but news continues to break on a whole host of topics. FanHouse spoke to White on Thursday about whether Dan Henderson will re-sign with the organization or head to Strikeforce, Bernard Hopkins' recent negative comments about MMA, "Big" John McCarthy not working at UFC 104 and Chuck Liddell's fighting future. 
LOS ANGELES -- At Thursday's UFC 104 press conference, Dana White talked about some of the controversy surrounding this season's edition of The Ultimate Fighter. White took exception with Roy Nelson claiming Kimbo Slice got special treatment on the show, and called the former IFL heavyweight champion an "idiot" and a "jacka**." White also called this season's cast members "a bunch of crybabies."
LOS ANGELES -- FanHouse will be in attendance for Thursday's UFC 104 pre-fight press conference, and we'll update you on all happenings with the help of Twitter. UFC president Dana White, Lyoto Machida, Shogun Rua, Ben Rothwell and Cain Velasquez are all scheduled to take part in the media event, which will mark the last time the co-main event fighters speak to the press before Saturday night's pay-per-view. 
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