Demetrious Johnson keeps title; ‘Rampage’ Jackson loses last UFC fight

A strong finish enabled Demetrious Johnson to retain his UFC flyweight championship Saturday at the sold-out United Center. The 125-pounders — the UFC’s newest weight class — took center stage before a crowd of 16,091, with Johnson defeating John Dodson by unanimous decision  (49-46, 48-47, …

UFC Flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson ready for title defense at United Center

Nothing much bothers Demetrious Johnson.

As the newly crowned Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight champion prepares for Saturday’s first title defense against John Dodson at the United Center, it is hard to rattle the affable titleholder.

Is he worried about the unorthodox striking and explosiveness of …

Round Lake fighter Clay Guida hungry for UFC featherweight debut at United Center

For the first time in his professional career, Clay Guida watches what he eats.

Last month, Guida had lunch with the media to promote his upcoming fight. The longtime lightweight will make his featherweight debut this Saturday in Chicago and a fighter ordering lunch during …

Cain Velasquez regains UFC heavyweight title, looks ahead

LAS VEGAS -- Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White fully expects top heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos to meet in a rubber match, but it could be a while.

Following Velasquez’s spectacular five-round domination of Dos Santos (15-2, 9-1), White said the Brazilian …

Three Chicago-area fighters confirmed for UFC on FOX card at United Center

Clay Guida visited the United Center Tuesday night as a fan.

The UFC fighter and Round Lake native watched as his hometown Bulls clipped the Magic in front of a modestly sized but surprisingly raucous home crowd.

“It was super loud [Tuesday] night,” Guida said. …

Former Chicago-based MMA promotion returns to Hammond for Bellator 75

This Friday night, Bellator Fighting Championships, a Viacom-owned mixed martial arts company which was founded in Chicago but is now operated out of Southern California, heads to the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana for Bellator 75.

Bellator, the tournament-based MMA organization where fighters earn title …

Jon “Bones” Jones retains title at UFC 152; Johnson first-ever UFC flyweight champion

UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones submitted former champion Vitor Belfort in the fourth round Saturday night at UFC 152 in Toronto, and successfully defended his title for the fourth time.

Fans, favorite: Curran has it all going for him

Bellator’s tournament king returns Friday night, seeking the featherweight title in front of his hometown fans. Crystal Lake’s Pat Curran has done better than any other mixed martial artist in Bellator’s tournament format by winning the 2010 lightweight tournament and last summer’s featherweight tourney. By …

Join our live chat now with Bellator fighter Pat Curran

Join our live chat with Bellator fighter Pat Curran. Ask questions about his fight Friday at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind.

Rashad Evans earns shot at UFC title by beating Phil Davis

“Suga’’ finally earned another title shot.

Rashad Evans defeated Phil Davis by unanimous decision Saturday at UFC on FOX before a sellout crowd of 17,425 at the United Center.

The former UFC light-heavyweight champion first gained another title shot in May 2010, but one injury …

UFC bringing bright lights — Rashad Evans, Phil Davis — to United Center

In and out of the Octagon, the fighters at Saturday’s ‘‘UFC on FOX 2’’ event are destined to entertain Chicago fight fans.

After a 3½-year absence, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Chicago with a sold-out card at the United Center. The three-fight, two-hour card …

Rashad Evans on upcoming UFC fight, Chicago ties

On Saturday, Jan. 28—two short weeks’ time—I’ll get picked up for the 30-minute ride to the United Center where I will headline the UFC on FOX event in a huge match against Phil Davis.

There are 11 big bouts on the card – and some …