Fedor Emelianenko beats Brett Rogers in rough bout

Fedor Emelianenko beats Brett Rogers in rough bout

Before Saturday's match, Emelianenko's last five fights had ended in the first round. He beat Rogers at his own game by landing uppercuts in...

 

UFC's Lyoto Machida gets in touch with his killer instinct

The undefeated light-heavyweight champion took to heart suggestions he needed a more compelling fighting style. He defends his title...

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Mixed martial arts fighting for popularity among Latino fans

Mixed martial arts fighting for popularity among Latino fans

The presence of Cain Velasquez, a rising heavyweight of Mexican descent, on Saturday's UFC 104 card at Staples Center advances promoters' attempts to broaden the sport's appeal south of the border.

UFC 104 is Saturday at Staples Center

Lyoto Machida defends his light-heavyweight title against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua.

This time, Antoni Hardonk was fighting for more than UFC glory

The heavyweight, who will battle Pat Barry at Staples Center on Saturday, took on three alleged armed robbers last June.

Israel Vazquez keeps both eyes on this prize

Israel Vazquez keeps both eyes on this prize

After a 19-month layoff and surgery for a detached retina, he keeps his focus and stops Colombia's Angel Priolo in a featherweight bout at Nokia Theatre.

Israel Vazquez launches comeback Saturday from serious injury

Israel Vazquez launches comeback Saturday from serious injury

The 31-year-old former champion, who last year suffered a detached retina that could have ended his career, returns to the ring for a featherweight bout against Angel Priolo at Nokia Theatre.

Vitali Klitschko dominates to beat Cris Arreola in heavyweight bout

Vitali Klitschko dominates to beat Cris Arreola in heavyweight bout

Arreola, from Riverside, wins over the audience but is no match for the Ukrainian, who puts on a clinic at Staples Center.

Arreola-Klitschko has plenty of potential

Arreola-Klitschko has plenty of potential

There's a lot riding on the outcome of Saturday's heavyweight title bout, but it could also end up being another laugher.

Cris Arreola's trainer can take a charge

Cris Arreola's trainer can take a charge

Henry Ramirez has guided Arreola to an unbeaten record and a shot at the heavyweight title. He also has a new nickname.

Mayweather backs up his big talk in a big way

Mayweather backs up his big talk in a big way

With annihilation of Marquez, he sends a strong message that he is still in top form.

Underdog Marquez looking to spoil the fun

Underdog Marquez looking to spoil the fun

Most are counting on a Mayweather victory tonight in Las Vegas to set up a mega-fight with Pacquiao, but the Mexican fighter has other ideas.

Pacquiao-Cotto fight scheduled for November

Pacquiao-Cotto fight scheduled for November

The boxers begin a five-stop media tour at Yankee Stadium to promote their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Kimbo Slice returns to MMA fighting

Kimbo Slice returns to MMA fighting

Slice will compete on Spike TV's 'The Ultimate Fighter,' working for UFC President Dana White, who had said some disparaging words about him.

Alexis Arguello dies at 57; winner of three world boxing titles

Alexis Arguello dies at 57; winner of three world boxing titles

Arguello was found dead early Wednesday in Managua, Nicaragua, where he was elected mayor last year. He had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

Transcript: Live chat with Chuck Liddell

Ultimate Fighting Championship superstar Chuck Liddell answered readers' questions in a live chat March 26.

Broadway Boxing Gym a positive outlet for South L.A.

Broadway Boxing Gym a positive outlet for South L.A.

The gym where heavyweight champions Henry Tillman and Lamon Brewster once trained is back in fighting shape.

This City Was Full of Fight

Before football came and went, before the Dodgers and Lakers, boxing was the center of the Los Angeles sporting world.