Michael DiSanto, UFC - BJ Penn might be one of the most gifted mixed martial artists on the planet, but some might say that he is cursed as far as the UFC Lightweight Title is concerned.Hawaii's finest first entered the Octagon to challenge for the 155-lb strap on January 11, 2001. The event was UFC 34. Jens Pulver, who enjoyed an 11-2-1 record at the time, was the reigning champion. Penn, by comparison, was a scant 3-0 as a professional fighter.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Considered to one of the best, if not the best, fighters in the world, pound for pound, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva can also be considered one of the best human beings in the world, pound for pound, as he has decided to donate his entire portion of the proceeds from a recent UFC auction to the Ronald McDonald House.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - We've counted down the best submissions, knockouts, upsets, and fights of 2007 this week. Now the only thing left is to honor the UFC's best fighter of 2007. Who got the nod? Read on for the 2007 UFC Fighter of The Year.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Always the toughest category to narrow down to a list of just ten (or 11 in this case), the best fights of the year have to have some combination of action, drama, and significance to be considered, and 2007 had more than a few bouts with all three attributes. Who made the cut? Read on to find out.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Nothing ignites a crowd like a spectacular knockout, and 2007 had its share of great ones. Of course, nothing that happened can touch the KO that checks in at number one for the year, but the rest of the top ten was pretty impressive in its own right.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - From the subtle to the spectacular, submission victories in the UFC in 2007 had something for every fan, and for some of the game's elite fighters, like BJ Penn, the ability to finish fights in this fashion has been a key to a career full of success. For others, like Marcus Davis, learning the art of submitting opponents has been the difference between a life in the UFC and a life struggling on the small show circuit. Read on for ten of this year's best finishes by submission.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - If there was one sure thing in the UFC in 2007, it was that a favorite was never safe once the bell rang. From Chuck Liddell and Georges St-Pierre to Mirko Cro Cop and 'Shogun' Rua, the upset bug bit hard and often in the past 12 months, so what better way to kick off the unofficial awards of 2007 than with the biggest upsets of the year?

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization today announced the launch of UFC® Mobile in the United States and Canada. UFC Mobile users (on wap-enabled phones) can access downloadable UFC Wallpapers, Video and Ringtones and receive updates regarding UFC events and news, as well as ticketing information.

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - In a long-awaited super-fight to determine the undisputed king of the middleweight division, Anderson "The Spider" Silva, UFC Middleweight Champion, will take on PRIDE 183-lb. Champion Dan Henderson when the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) makes its third trip to the state of Ohio on Saturday, March 1, 2008 for UFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION, live from Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - If you didn't get your ticket in time to see the sold-out UFC 79: NEMESIS mega-fight live in Las Vegas this Saturday, you have a second chance to see it inside the Mandalay Bay, along with thousands of other UFC fans. The UFC organization today announced it will hold a closed-circuit screening of UFC 79 inside the Mandalay Bay Ballroom. Doors open at 6pm PT; UFC 79 screening begins at 7pm PT.