Dana White announced on a conference call Friday that Fedor Emelianenko has not signed with the UFC but that Tito Ortiz and Vitor Belfort are signed, with Belfort taking on Rich Franklin in September.

White said the company went “above and beyond” to try and sign the Russian fighter but that a deal could not be reached.

White said “the most amazing deal” had been put on the table and said he believed Emelianenko would not be offered the same kind of deal from any other MMA promotion but that his people did not want in…

Tito Ortiz looks set to make his return to the UFC.

The UFC have called a press conference for Friday with major announcements expected from UFC president Dana White.

On Wednesday, July 29th at 10PM & 1AM ET, CNBC presents “Ultimate Fighting: Fistful of Dollars,” a CNBC special reported by CNBC’s Scott Wapner that takes a new behind-the-scenes look at Ultimate Fighting Championship- the biggest brand in mixed martial arts, one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The documentary builds on earlier reporting, first aired in 2007, with new interviews and coverage throughout.

The UFC and Affliction have agreed for the clothing company to return to UFC as a sponsor, with Affliction seemingly done as an MMA promotion.

When a phenom bursts on to any sports scene, it usually takes time for them to seize the championship mantle. For Michael Jordan, it took six years before he was an NBA Champion. Sometimes, as is the case with Tiger Woods, it takes just a year to cement his first Grand Slam victory as he did in 1997 with a win at The Masters. That’s why the ascension of Brock Lesnar to UFC infamy is so intriguing.

Brock Lesnar became the UFC Heavyweight Champion in his first year of UFC combat, dismantling the legend of Randy Couture at UFC 91 on November 15th, 2008. Since then, Lesnar has patiently waited for a worthy opponent to…

In a strange turn of events, the Range Rover Dan Henderson was given for coaching the previous season of The Ultimate Fighter and beating opponent Michael Bisping broke down.

Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic’s UFC return is over.

The Croatian star stopped Mostapha Al-Turk in the first round at UFC 99 on Saturday night in his first fight in the UFC since recording back-to-back losses in 2007.

UFC president Dana White was of the impression that Cro Cop would be staying for another two fights but was rocked by the news that the fighter has signed a three-fight deal with the Japan-based DREAM promotion.

White had signed Filipovic to a one-fight deal for the UFC’s first ever live event in Germany…

Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson is set to make his UFC debut, and he will do so on UFC President Dana White’s terms.

Watch Dana White, Forrest Griffin and Kenny Florian’s appearance on Dr. Phil here.

Former pound-for-pound best boxer in the world, Roy Jones, has issued a challenged to Anderson Silva and is reportedly ready to fight under UFC rules.

But UFC president Dana White is not willing to promote the match in the Octagon while Silva is under contract – despite the 34-year-old apparently being keen on taking the bout.

Silva’s manager, Ed Soares, who CBSSports.com: “We’d love to fight Roy Jones. Anderson wants to challenge himself, he wants legendary fights.”

But White said of the potential fight: “You won’t…

Watch the post-show press conference from UFC 97 on Saturday night featuring comments from UFC president Dana White.

Let’s face it – as much as you love watching Rashad Evans dance around like a grasshopper on ADD, or marvel at Forrest Griffin absorbing punches like a drunk coke head who’s picked a fight with the wrong group of bangers, the heavy weight division is still a big crowd pleaser.