Author Archives: Mike Straka

UFC 145 in the books, and Jon Jones is still the light heavyweight champion. Watch the Fight NOW! TV report, along with my cohost John Morgan from MMAJunkie.com.

In 2006 I had the pleasure of being the very first news correspondent to stream live from the red carpet of the Academy Awards. Read about it here.  

Bert Sugar (June 7, 1937 – March 25, 2012) died at the age of 75 yesterday, after a long battle with lung cancer. His daughter, Jennifer Frawley, said he succumbed to cardiac arrest. A fixture in boxing for nearly half … Continue reading →

The recent announcement that UFC lightweight Clay Guida (29-12 MMA, 9-6 UFC) will be featured on UFC on FX4 versus perennial lightweight contender Gray Maynard (10-1-1 MMA, 8-1-1 UFC) in a five round main event is welcome news for all MMA fans … Continue reading →

So Rampage Jackson (32-10) has had it with the UFC. If that comes as any surprise to you, you’re obviously new to the sport of mixed martial arts. This is not the first time Jackson has complained and talked of … Continue reading →