Pulling No Punches, Brawler Wins His Prime-Time Debut

Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson defeated James Thompson by technical knockout 38 seconds into the third round, as mixed martial arts made its debut on CBS.

Badge of Honor for the New Fighter: Mangled Ear

To herald its full arrival as a major sport, mixed martial arts has claimed a signature injury: cauliflower ear.

TV Spotlight Shines on Celebrated Street Brawler

Kevin Ferguson, a mixed martial artist who goes by the name Kimbo Slice, is a knockout artist who has garnered Internet fame for bare-knuckle brawling.

Companies Warm to Sponsoring Mixed Martial Arts

Once considered too risky, mixed martial arts is now seen by companies as a way to reach young male consumers.

Fighter Shot to Death in Idaho

The fighter Justin Mark Eilers was shot to death during a domestic disturbance, the police said. He was 30.

Ultimate Branding

A clothing line promises the “lifestyle” of people who kick one another in the face.

Failed Test Prompts Complaint

To herald its full arrival as a major sport, mixed martial arts has claimed a signature injury: cauliflower ear.

Ultimate Fighting Recruits Military to Its Ranks

The military has embraced mixed martial arts fighting to build morale, aid recruiting and enhance soldiers’ skills.

The Businessman Who Finds Time to Fight

A former all-American running back, Jamal Patterson now spends his days selling orthodontic supplies and his nights engaging in mixed martial arts.

Unified Title at Middleweight

The Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Anderson Silva choked out Dan Henderson, a champion in the rival Pride Fighting Championships series, at 4 minutes 52 seconds of the second round to claim middleweight supremacy at U.F.C. 82 on Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio.

SPORTS BRIEFING | MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Fighter Dies 6 Weeks After Bout

Sam Vasquez, a 35-year-old fighter from Houston, was injured in a sanctioned bout in his hometown Oct. 20 and died Friday in a hospice. The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Vasquez’s death, but a spokeswoman said it could be several days before the official cause is determined.Vasquez was hospitalized after he was knocked out by Vince Libardi of San Antonio in the third round of a fight at the Renegades Extreme Fighting show. He lost consciousness and had a seizure.

Tapes Capture Bold Claims of Bronx Man in Terror Plot

In tapes played at a trial, Tarik Shah, a bassist, ninja and would-be terrorist, is heard planning an Al Qaeda combat training center in New York City....

[TS] MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; A 5-Foot-6 Bruiser's Journey From East Meadow to a Title Bout

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In China, Jeers and Cheers for ‘Kung Fu Panda’

Sometimes it is important to take a political stand. And sometimes it is just fun to watch a cartoon panda trying to do kung fu.

Going to the Mat to Welcome a Sport to Broadcast TV

CBS announcer Gus Johnson has taken a month of jiu-jitsu training to prepare for Saturday’s EliteXC mixed martial arts card.

Getting Your Kicks on Television

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has emerged from almost complete disrepute to become perhaps the fastest-growing spectator sport in America....