Chris Lytle is known as one of the most exciting and durable fighters in the UFC. One of the busiest fighters in the organization, inside and outside of the cage, Chris is able to find time for fighting, working 48 hours a week as a firefighter and being a husband and father of four.

“Whatever you really want to do, you’re going to find time to do that. That’s pretty much all I do. I take care of my kids, I work at the fire dept and I train. Those are the things I really want to do right now, so I’m dedicating my life to it.” Read More

After losing the UFC lightweight title last May to BJ Penn, Sean Sherk has made it his goal to get back to a title shot. At UFC 98 he will face Frankie Edgar as he climbs one step further back to his belt. MMATraining.com caught up with Sherk at UFC 96 to discuss Penn vs. Florian, a rematch with Penn and who else he would like to fight at 155. Read More

You may not know the name yet, but get used to hearing about Shane Carwin. The UFC heavyweight is quickly becoming one of the most feared men in the division and with a couple more wins will be in line for a UFC heavyweight title shot. His UFC 96 fight with top 10 heavyweight Gabe Gonzaga will give us an indication just how good this monster is.

Shane Carwin is no ordinary fighter. Raised by a single mother in Colorado, Carwin went on to star at Western State in wrestling and football. Read More

If you had to give one word to describe Gabriel Gonzaga what would it be?

Powerful?
Athletic?
Skilled?

Does the word inconsistent ever come to mind? If it does, you’re not alone. Gabe Gonzaga was your prototypical Cinderella story. After winning numerous championships in BJJ and 4 of his first 5 pro fights he was asked to join to UFC. He surprised some by winning his first 3 fights in the octagon, but remained an unknown. Read More

It’s tough enough for a fighter to have an extended lay off due to injury but for top Canadian welterweight Chris Clements, a 16 month lay off coming off a loss was one of the hardest things of his career. Read More

The definition of greatness in an athlete has been debated for years. Is it the number of titles they have won? Is it based purely on their athleticism? Or could it be the ability to rise above any limitations that have been bestowed upon them, and push themselves beyond anyone’s expectations? In the case of Jon Fitch, his ability to push himself beyond those limits may one day define his greatness. And although he was defeated soundly at UFC 87 by Georges St. Pierre, his heart and determination proved that he is well on his way. Read More

MMATraining.com has learned that Mark “The Machine” Hominick’s next bout will take place in Montreal at TKO 35 Friday October 3, 2008 live from the Bell Centre. Hominick confirmed the news early Thursday morning. Read More

Renato “Babalu” Sobral will step into the Affliction ring Saturday night looking to get a big win over Mike Whitehead. Over the last year, controversy has surrounded Sobral, but the former UFC title contender looks to put that all behind him Saturday night and come away with a huge victory. Read More

If you ask most casual MMA fans about Saturday nights Affliction card they begin to rhymes off names like Fedor, Sylvia, Arlovksi and Barnett. Not too often will you hear the name Ben Rothwell come up in conversation. Rothwell is determined to change all that with one fight Saturday night. Read More

“I am prepared and ready to prove that I belong among the best in the world at 145lbs.”

These are the words of Mark “The Machine” Hominick, just 5 days away from the biggest fight of his career. Hominick will look to start Saturday night off with a bang, as he and Savant Young will be the first fight of Affliction’s historic inaugural card. Like every fighter before him, Hominick’s road has been long and winding. It has lead him to one of the biggest MMA stages in the history of the sport July 19th at the Honda Center. His task is simple. He will be fighting to prove that he is one of the world’s best at 145 lbs. Read More