In addition to their base salaries, which we will pass along most likely tomorrow, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Tim Sylvia, Frank Mir and Chris Lytle earned $60,000 each in bonus money for their performances at UFC 81: “Breaking Point” last night. Here’s the breakdown: Fight of the Night : Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Tim Sylvia Knockout of the Night : Chris Lytle ...

"A UFC Fight Night 13 event already brimming with talent just got an extra heaping of star-power: undefeated lightweight Frankie Edgar (8-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has been booked to take on “The Ultimate Fighter 5” standout Gray Maynard (4-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) at the event." Credit: MMAJunkie and FiveOuncesofPain THETAKEDOWN BREAKDOWN: I like this match up! Two great wrestlers going at it. I give the ...

According to a Sports Illustrated interview, UFC Officials are telling Chuck his next fight will be with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua: Possibly Mauricia "Shogun" Hua. That's what they're saying. If it's the June fight, it will probably be in London. But my trainer is trying to get it moved to Vegas. Too far. THETAKEDOWN BREAKDOWN: Thank god we won't have to see Chuck/Jardine II. This is Shogun's ...

Kongo -185 Herring +155 Okami -160 Tanner +130 Koscheck -500 Hazelett +350 Florian -155 Lauzon +125 Hamill -160 Bonnar +130 THETAKEDOWN BREAKDOWN: I wouldn't touch that Josh Koscheck betting line, even if I was betting someone else's money. -500? Are they purposely trying to get us NOT to bet on fights? Right now I love the Chieck Kongo line. I would put $185 on that fight all day to ...

"Former cast members on “The Ultimate Fighter” and current UFC middleweights Nate Quarry (9-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) and Kalib Starnes (8-2-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC) will clash at an April 19 event at Montreal’s Bell Centre. Mauro Ranallo broke the news on Tuesday’s edition of Fight Network Radio." Credit: MMAJunkie THETAKEDOWN BREAKDOWN: After a two year absence from the sport Nate Quarry returned in ...

"A Houston Alexander (8-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) vs. James Irvin (13-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) fight originally expected to take place at a March 8 event in England has instead been added to the UFC Fight Night 13 televised card; additionally, a lightweight battle between Clay Guida (22-9 MMA, 2-3 UFC) and UFC newcomer Samy Schiavo (10-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will also take place at the event." THETAKEDOWN BREAKDOWN: ...