The MMA Archive

The most star studded MMA promotion stacks the deck for what should be the best tournament yet. Mark Coleman, Don Frye, Gary Goodridge and Tank Abbot are all back and looking to become champion.

Mark Coleman makes his return to defend his UFC 10 crown and a familiar challenger makes his way back from suspension... Tank Abbot is back and bigger than ever and on a collision course with the Hammer himself. 

After the rough way UFC 9 ended the fans were clamouring for another tournament from the UFC. They got it in a big way with defending tournament champ Don Frye returning and the debut of the Hammer Mark Coleman.

UFC 9 forever changed the way people looked at the sport of MMA after senator John Mccain did everything he could to put a stop to the event. Thankfully they were able to go forward with the event but with some unique rules... No punches with a closed fist and no headbutts. This unique event gave us some even more unique results.

The UFC is back and BIGGER than ever. 4 Goliath's make their way into the UFC cage looking to conquer. It's only a matter of time until we find out just how much size matters

For the first time ever the UFC features a tournament with 4 previous tournament champions and 3 runner ups. This is the most competitive martial arts tournament that has been put together in the UFC and it certainly lived up to the hype.

Ken Shamrock returns in a super fight against UFC 6 tournament champion Oleg Taktarov. In addition to this featured bout there is a brand new tournament with many familiar faces in Paul Varelans and Remco Pardoel. Will the familiar faces prevail? Or will a newcomer emerge as the UFC tournament champion?

Dan Severn's rise to being a UFC tournament champion was swift and undeniable. Why not match him up against the only man to give Royce Gracie a run for his money? Especially now that referees can reset fights on the fight its time we find out who is the most dominant wrestler to grace the octagon. All the while some new dangerous faces emerge.

In the first UFC event to have a featured bout we get the rematch we've all been waiting for! Royce Gracie vs Ken Shamrock 2. Alongside another tournament where legends make themselves known to the world

Chris breaks down UFC 4 and gives his awards for top performances