We've heard the job market is tough and it looks like it's made its way to the octagon.  First Mark Coleman released, now Frank Trigg.  There were also reports of Tim Hague being cut as well.  Trigg who had been on a win streak before re-signing with the UFC finds himself no longer with the UFC after two straight losses. Seem like deja-vu? Could be because he left the UFC the first time afte... more.

5 Ounces of Pain is reporting that Mark Coleman has been released by the UFC.  Mark Coleman has been given credit by many of proving that wrestlers had a position in MMA and could stand a chance against other fighting styles.  He has been on quite a losing streak, only winning 1 of his last 4 fights. It looks like it’s the end of the road between Mark Coleman and the UFC, as FiveOuncesofPai... more.

This is being reported as Brock Lesnar's first training session since his long layoff following a stomach infection.  In the video he looks to have lost none of his speed and looks very impressive.  Brock's return could be as early as May as he will take on the winner of Shane Carwin v Frank Mir on March 27th.  I'm hoping Shane wins because I for one don't want to watch a Lesnar v Mir 3. ... more.

Randy Couture tops the payouts of UFC 109 without any win bonus with Matt Serra a close 2nd. Randy Couture: $250,000 (no win bonus) def. Mark Coleman: $60,000 Chael Sonnen: $124,000 (includes $32,000 win bonus and $60,000 “Fight of the Night” bonus) def. Nate Marquardt: $105,000 (includes $60,000 “Fight of the Night” bonus) Paulo Thiago: $90,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus and $... more.

Thanks to MMA Junkie for the list of medical suspensions: Mark Coleman: Suspended until March 9 with no contact until Feb. 28 for precautionary reasons Nate Marquardt: Suspended until March 9 with no contact until Feb. 28 for precautionary reasons Chael Sonnen: Suspended until March 24 with no contact until March 9 due to forehead and nasal-bridge lacerations Mike Swick: Suspended until ... more.