Maybe when The Atlantic Monthly covers Mixed Martial Arts, it should do so with a writer who isn't best known for a collection of essays titled, Only Love Can Break Your Heart.In a December 2008 profile posted online, the normally smart periodical features former UFC champion, Rampage Jackson. In the story's opening paragraph, David Samuels writes: "Now, in attempting to defend his...

One of the most vicious UFC knockouts imaginable. From tonight's Fight Night for the Troops @ Fort Bragg in North Carolina.

I've already linked to Marshawn's contest once, but I don't care: This entry is money.

Normally I don't have the attention span for anything longer than 60 seconds. Internet videos are certainly no different, but this Genghis Con production is an exception. Clocking in at 20 minutes, it features the music of David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd along with the razor-sharp elbows of Kenny Florian and the showmanship of MMA legend Frank Shamrock. Excellent work. Thanks...

Time's up, sucka. It's "E" from Entourage. Also known as Kevin Connolly. Also known as everyone's least favorite character on the show, except for maybe Vince. Also known as the guy who despite all of his shortcomings and literal shortness, we would all trade places with in a heartbeat. Congratulations, E. You've moved on to sleeping with supermodels. The rest of us still eat milk...

It's starting to feel like college basketball season, yo. My favorite teams are Villanova, North Carolina, Syracuse and whichever team is playing Duke. Tonight Villanova and the Jay Wright Machine has its first big game, against Texas at Madison Square Garden. I'm confident that my alma mater is going to take care of business against the Longhorns. There are rumors floating...

Guess what's more important than the integrity of competition in college football? Ratings! An underserving Notre Dame heads to Aloha Stadium in Honolulu to take on Hawaii in the Who-Gives-An-F-What-It's-Called Bowl. Charlie Weis, please do not visit the beach. Definitely do not take your shirt off.

Marshawn Lynch is having a contest in the Yard. Two lucky kids will get a bunch of free toys. All they've gotta do is submit an entry with their best BEAST MODE impersonation. From Marshawn's blog: "What's up youngstas...I plan to make 2 kids very happy dis xmas...you wanna know how??? good imma tell u. I'm havin a "I'm ya daddi boi toy give a way." All you have to do is send your best "beast

An oldie but goodie for the Duke haters of the world. Great ending.

Today it was reported that the longest-tenured member of the New York Jets was arrested and charged with "possession of marijuana, speeding and driving without insurance after being pulled over by police last weekend," only a few miles from the team's facilities. It will be interesting to see if the Commish gets involved and suspends Ellis. Getting caught with drugs usually results...

Been there, done that. Miguel Torres defeated contender Manny Tapia, who until tonight was undefeated. Torres retains the bantamweight WEC title. Straight down the pipe with the right hand in the second round. In the first round Torres tried some crazy axe-kick, which basically is a front flip designed with one thing in mind: the back of the heel coming down on your head, face or...

This is what a guillotine choke looks like, full speed.

You've probably already seen the choke-out video. In this video, I give Frank 40 words in rapid-fire format. He says the first thing that comes to mind. I was a bit surprised about his answer for Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, the guy who got arrested for felony reckless driving after his hit-and-run ended with a high-speed police chase. I have no idea what he's talking about when...

Hard-hitting journalism. Too bad I forgot to wear sunglasses. Frank and I talk about tonight's Strikeforce event, UFC 91 and Randy's unfortunate loss to Brock, and the potential for a fight between the Shamrock brothers, Ken and Frank.In other news, I looked in the mirror this week and noticed a ...

Frank Shamrock puts me on the business end of a rear naked choke. For the other version and more thoughts on what it's like to be choked unconscious, check out Hard for the Yard. PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. FRANK IS A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL.

I know I do. Yesssir.

My buddy Spoon is having a contest, World's Hottest Athlete.The polls are open.

Please welcome to Hard for the Yard, GG from Fight Game Blog!###I'm GG, writer and editor of Fight Game Blog, and Dewey helped me out with my UFC 91 Preview and in turn, I agreed to write about the upcoming UFC heavyweight tournament, which starts this Saturday with Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar.I wanted to take a step back and show how we got here, with four of UFC's top ...

Waste eight minutes and 15 seconds of your life. I dare you.Kenny Florian vs. Joe StevensonRandy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar

Dana's UFC 91 video blogs have begun, and today's installment features Urijah Faber and Wanderlei Silva. The California Kid is cheering for Randy Couture but thinks Brock Lesnar will win. Slight edge. Silva gives the nod to Couture, who has too much experience.Captain America! The Natural! ...

Looks like somebody is a bad influence on everyone's favorite female fighter, Gina Carano.

Who will Brown fight next? Who will challenge him for the belt? The two obvious choices are Urijah Faber and Leonard Garcia. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of each, starting with a potential rematch between Mike Brown and Urijah Faber.

Last night was the long-awaited rematch between Paulo Filho and Chael Sonnen, Unfortunately Filho didn't really look like he wanted to be there, despite the fact that he was the undefeated WEC Middleweight Champion. It was disrespectful to himself, his opponent, the sport and its fans.

Last night Jake Rosholt made his WEC debut against Nissen Osterneck, winning via strikes in the second round when the referee stopped the fight because Osterneck couldn't improve his position or defend himself. Rosholt pushed the pace frenetically with his non-stop motor. Frank Mir wondered aloud whether Rosholt would be the second coming of Urijah Faber, heavier but with...

Notes from last night's fights. It was a great card, despite the fact that Mike Brown escaped death and took the featherweight belt from Urijah Faber.