Mixed Martial Arts News Headlines

Miguel Torres was cut immediately by UFC president Dana White upon learning of Torres' inappropriate tweet.

Alistair Overeem's long road to Friday's UFC 141 main event has been filled with controversy and personal issues.

Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone became known for his nickname and style while in the WEC.

"King" Mo Lawal went from nearly making the '08 U.S. Olympic wrestling team to being an MMA headliner in Japan.

Jim Hettes weighs in for his UFC 141 bout.

Lesnar remains a polarizing figure.

Alistair Overeem celebrates his victory over Brock Lesnar on Friday night.

Jon Fitch pumps a fist prior to his Feb. 27 fight against B.J. Penn in Sydney, Australia.

Brock Lesnar isn't pleased with his underdog status in UFC 141.

Cain Velasquez knows what it takes to be a UFC champion. Will he wear the gold again in 2012?

Georges St-Pierre beating Jake Shields by unanimous decision in April 30 was one of the top PPV shows of 2011.

Zhang Tiequan, who fights as a featherweight, is 1-1 in the Octagon.

With Brock Lesnar gone from the picture, the UFC will have to find a new star – and soon.

LAS VEGAS – As Brock Lesnar sat on the base of the Octagon inside the UFC's Ultimate Fighter Gym, a throng of cameras and microphones and recorders and eyeballs pointed at him, it was fairly clear he's back.

Alistair Overeem says he'll knock Brock Lesnar out at UFC 141.

Dana White called UFC's debut on Fox the biggest deal in the sport's history.

Alistair Overeem has been the center of attention leading up to his UFC 141 bout with Brock Lesnar.

Alistair Overeem works over Brock Lesnar en route to a first-round victory Saturday.

At this time last year, Jon Jones was considered a bright prospect, but one who still had a ways to go before he could be considered a truly elite fighter. In the December 2010 Yahoo! Sports pound-for-pound Top 10 poll, Jones fell squarely in the "votes for others" category, with just four points.

LAS VEGAS – Alistair Overeem is one of the most powerful strikers in mixed martial arts. Getting hit on the chin by an Overeem right hand is essentially the equivalent of James Harrison taking a 30-yard running start and then delivering a helmet-to-helmet hit on an unsuspecting quarterback.

As long as Spike puts emphasis on the UFC, Bellator fighters like Eddie Alvarez will take a back seat.

Gilbert Melendez works over Jorge Masvidal during his Strikeforce title defense Saturday night.

Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos returns to action after 17 months away.

Alistair Overeem was glad to have his chance to present his case to the Nevada Athletic Commission.