Inside MMA

Inside MMA comes to you this week from the DREAM 6 Middleweight Grand Prix Finals in Saitama, Japan. Join Bas, Kenny, Ron, and special guests for analysis of the event. Highlights include SportFight XXIV: Domination and the latest Strikeforce™ event from the Playboy Mansion.

Join hosts Kenny Rice & Ron Kruck along with special Strikeforce™ guests, plus exclusive interviews from local boy Duane "Bang" Ludwig, Ultimate Fighter veteran Sam "The Squeeze" Morgan, MMA superstar Frank "Twinkle Toes" Trigg, submission expert "Niko" Vitale, and Phil "The New York Bad Ass" Baroni. All this plus highlights from around the globe, K-1, and ShowXC, and a preview of upcoming events UFC 89 & EliteXC.

Join Bas, Kenny, and guest panelists UFC lightweight fighter Clay "The Carpenter" Guida, the last IFL Welterweight Champ Jay Hieron, and former IFL welterweight fighter Antonio "Mandingo" Mckee. The panel will review the EliteXC: Heat, and Strikeforce™: Payback events. Also, a preview of the upcoming UFC events and highlights from around the globe. Don't miss Ron Kruck in the News Cage, the Adam Swift business report, and, as always, Bas goes "Toes-To-Toe" with viewers' emails.

Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten start off the New Year with UFC Middleweight Contender Nate Marquardt and up-and-coming UFC Heavyweight Brendan Schaub. The panel will recap Dynamite!! 2010 and UFC 125.

The UFC's Melvin Guillard and Mark Hominick are joined by Sergio Non to discuss UFC's Fight for the Troops with Kenny and Bas. Ron Kruck reports from Team Quest in Portland, OR.

Anthony Pettis and Stefan Struve join Kenny and Bas in studio. Ron Kruck reports from Duke Roufus Academy.

Jorge Rivera joins Kenny and Bas in studio to talk about his big fight against Michael Bisping at UFC 127. Ron Kruck reports from AMC Kickboxing in Kirkland, Washington.

Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck report live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas as Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort weigh in before their middleweight title clash at UFC 126. Other fighters weighing include Forrest Griffin, Rich Franklin, Ryan Bader and Jon Jones.

Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck report LIVE from the Izod Center as Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei Arlovski and Antonio Silva weigh-in for the inaugural Strikeforce™ World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament.

Drew Fickett and actor Holt McCallany, star of Lights Out joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio and Ron Kruck reports from the Strikeforce™ World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament in New Jersey.

Mike Pyle and Mark Munoz join Kenny and Bas to preview the MFC 28 and UFC 127 events. Also, Ron Kruck goes Inside America's Gyms from Vegas.

Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined by UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar to discuss his upcoming title defense and recap MFC 28 and UFC 127 fights. Ron Kruck goes Inside America's Gyms from Vegas.

UFC stars Rich "Ace" Franklin and Thomas Denny join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio and Ron Kruck reports from the MMA Lab in Glendale, Arizona.

Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck cover all angles of Zuffa's (UFC's parent company) purchase of Strikeforce. Hear from UFC President Dana White, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, and fighters including Randy Couture, Frank Mir, Josh Barnett, and many more.

Phil Davis joins Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice to break down his main event fight against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24. Joe Riggs joins the panel to discuss his move to Bellator, Mike Dolce talks about his wildly popular MMA diet, and Ron Kruck reports from UFC 128 in New Jersey.

Kenny and Bas are joined by up-and-coming UFC lightweight Jim Miller to discuss the stacked lightweight division and recap UFC Fight Night. Also, Ron Kruck goes Inside America's Gyms from Illinois.

Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined by the panel to preview the Strikeforce: Diaz vs Daley and MFC 29 fight cards. Ron Kruck goes Inside America's Gyms from New Jersey.

Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined by MMA Legend Royce Gracie and UFC Middleweight Jorge Santiago. The panel will recap Strikeforce: Diaz vs Daley and MFC 29. Also, Ron Kruck goes Inside America's Gyms from New Jersey.

UFC Hall of Fame fighter Randy Couture joins Kenny Rice and guest host Tito Ortiz to discuss his upcoming UFC 129 fight against Lyoto Machida. Also, UFC welterweight star Carlos Condit joins the panel and Ron Kruck goes Inside America's Gyms with Miletich Fighting Systems in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Inside MMA brings you the UFC 129 weigh-ins Live from Toronto as Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck preview the record breaking card. Inside MMA talks to all the big names including exclusive interviews with main event fighters George St-Pierre and Jake Shields.

Stephan Bonnar steps in for Bas Rutten as guest host and breaks down the UFC 129 results with Kenny Rice. Ron Kruck reports from the UFC's historic event in Toronto. Tapout co-founders Skyskrape and Punkass are on the panel to discuss the growth of MMA.

Strikeforce heavyweight Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva joins Kenny Rice and guest host Josh Thomson to discuss his recent win over MMA legend, Fedor Emelianenko. Ron Kruck continues his Inside America's Gyms tour at Power MMA & Fitness in Gilbert, AZ.

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans fills in for Bas Rutten as guest host alongside Kenny Rice to discuss the impact of wrestling on the world of MMA. Ron Kruck goes Inside America's Gyms from Xtreme Couture in Toronto, Canada.

Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined by the sport's top fighters and news makers to discuss and analyze the latest in MMA. Plus event highlights, viewer mail, and Ron Kruck provides up to the minute news and features.

KJ Noons joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten on the panel to discuss his upcoming fight against Jorge Masvidal and preview UFC 131. Ron Kruck goes Inside America's Gyms from Xtreme Couture Toronto.

Strikeforce™ Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament - Overeem vs. Werdum Weigh-Ins

Modern Family and Married... with Children star Ed O'Neill, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, joins his BJJ trainer Rorian Gracie and Javier Vazquez on the panel to help Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten preview UFC Live 4 and Ron Kruck reports from the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament in Dallas.

Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten, and Ron Kruck preview UFC 132 including the bantamweight title fight between champion Dominick Cruz and challenger Urijah Faber. Maximum Fighting Championship owner, Mark Pavelich joins the panel to discuss the future of the Canadian promotion.

Dennis Hallman, Frank Trigg and Ovince St. Preux help Kenny, Bas and Ron break down all the fights at UFC 132 including the bantamweight title fight between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber.

Chad Mendes and Pete Spratt join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in the studio and Ron Kruck goes Inside America's Gyms at Xtreme Couture Toronto.

UFC contenders Chris Leben and Melvin Guillard join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss what's next in their careers. Also, Ron Kruck talks exclusively to Nate Marquardt about the controversy surrounding his cut from the UFC.

UFC welterweights Carlos Condit and Duane Ludwig join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss one of the toughest divisions to crack in the UFC. Ron Kruck looks back on the career of Fedor Emelianenko as he prepares for his fight against MMA legend Dan Henderson.

Vitor Belfort and Mike Pyle join Kenny and Bas to discuss their fights at UFC 133. Also, Alistair Overeem talks about his release from Strikeforce. UFC Heavyweight Travis Browne and MMA referee Herb Dean are in studio and Ron Kruck reports from Strikeforce: Fedor vs Henderson in Chicago.

Four-time NBA Champion Shaquille O'Neal, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, and trainer Jonathan Burke join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss Shaq's future in MMA. Ron Kruck recaps UFC 133 from Philadelphia.

Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez joins UFC fighters Jake Ellenberger and Alan Belcher on the panel to break down UFC Live 5 with Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. Also, former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski's exclusive interview with Ron Kruck about his next fight.

Former Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Marloes Coenen joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss her controversial dismissal from Strikeforce. Michael Schiavello previews UFC 134 from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and Ron Kruck has the latest in MMA news.

Olympic gold medalist Rulon Gardner joins UFC lightweight Ben Henderson and New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert on the panel with Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to recap UFC 134. Ron Kruck sits down with UFC featherweight Cub Swanson to discuss the UFC's new medical insurance.

Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck report LIVE from the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio as Josh Barnett, Sergei Kharitonov & Antonio Silva weigh-in for the Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Finals.

Inside MMA makes its debut as a Monday live broadcast. Kenny and Bas are joined by UFC light heavyweight dynamo Phil Davis and legendary coach Matt Hume. The panel previews XFC 14 and Ron Kruck gives us an exclusive inside look at the process behind MMA judge certification.

Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix finalist Daniel Cormier and UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub join hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio to preview UFC 137. Reporter Ron Kruck takes a closer look at MMA referees.

Don Frye, Ben Askren, and Tyron Woodley join hosts Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck for a special Halloween edition of Inside MMA from the world famous Lemp Brewery Haunted House in St. Louis, MO.

Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and his next opponent, Michael Chandler, talk about their upcoming fight with hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. Jeff Monson joins the panel weeks before he takes on MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko in Russia. Ron Kruck reports on the building of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's new gym.

Former UFC champion Rich Franklin and UFC middleweight Cung Le join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten as they preview UFC 139, including Le's bout against Wanderlei Silva. Ron Kruck reports from Anaheim, CA, on the UFC heavyweight title fight between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos.

UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio two days after his UFC 139 fight against Brian Bowles as Ron Kruck recaps the event from San Jose, CA. UFC light heavyweight Tito Ortiz breaks down his upcoming fight against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 140.

UFC middleweight Michael Bisping joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten days before his Ultimate Fighter Finale main event bout against fellow coach, Jason "Mayhem" Miller. MMA's top flyweight, Ian McCall also joins the panel. Ron Kruck reports on the incredible story of Nick Newell, a fighter born with only one arm.

Guests Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson help Kenny and Bas break down UFC 140. Ron goes on tour with New Found Glory.

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten on the panel to talk about the future of his organization. UFC bantamweight Demetrious Johnson and Strikeforce light heavyweight Lorenz Larking also join the panel to help break down UFC 140. Ron Kruck catches up with Amanda Lucas, MMA fighter and daughter of Star Wars creator George Lucas.

UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem previews his upcoming UFC 141 fight against Brock Lesnar. Plus, 2011 NCAA wrestling champion Anthony Robles discusses his success, despite being born with only one leg, with Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. Also on the panel, UFC heavyweight Cheick Kongo and world renowned trainer Greg Jackson. Ron Kruck's medical report on a brain injury study in Nevada.

The year-end Bazzie Awards highlight MMA's best fighters, knockouts, and submissions, as Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten hand out the sport's most coveted prizes, the Bazzies.

Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten, and Ron Kruck take a look back at MMA's biggest stories, fighters and controversies in 2011 and look ahead to 2012.

UFC light heavyweight Quinton "Rampage" Jackson & heavyweight Cheick Kongo join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten on the panel to discuss their upcoming fights at UFC 144 in Japan. Also, actor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt Johnny Strong helps preview UFC 142. Reporter Ron Kruck breaks down all the championship divisions in the UFC.

On the eve of the biggest fight in his career, Michael Bisping comes in studio to talk with Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten about taking on the brash Chael Sonnen. Mark Munoz joins the panel to discuss the injury that forced him out of the fight against Sonnen. Also in studio, Mike Pierce will talk about his upcoming fight against Josh Koscheck. Ron Kruck profiles the making of an MMA powerhouse with UFC light heavyweight Rashad Evans.

Former UFC light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin joins TV and film star Laura Prepon (That 70s Show) on the panel with hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to preview UFC 143. Ron Kruck reports on the Gracie family's efforts to empower women.

Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and UFC heavyweight Pat Barry join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss the biggest women's MMA fight in years, Tate vs Ronda Rousey. Ron Kruck recaps UFC 143 and the interim welterweight championship bout between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit from Las Vegas.

UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to break down his title defense at UFC 144 against Ben Henderson. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes and Mark Miller join the panel in studio. Ron Kruck catches up with former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman.

UFC lightweight Clay Guida and Strikeforce lightweight Josh Thomson help Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten break down the UFC lightweight title bout between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson at UFC 144 and Ron Kruck looks back at the UFC's history in Japan.

Former WEC champion Urijah Faber joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss his title shot against UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. Also, Ronda Rousey and KJ Noons talk about their upcoming Strikeforce fights just days before they enter the cage. Ron Kruck reports on the inspirational story of Joe Ellenberger's return to MMA.

UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson brings the belt to Inside MMA and discusses who is deserving of the next title shot. UFC and PRIDE fighter Gary Goodridge joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss Goodridge's recent diagnosis of pugilistic dementia. Dr. Vernon Williams, medical director at the Kerlan-Jobe Center for Sports Neurology also gives input on the neurological impact of MMA. Ron Kruck reports from Strikeforce's latest card in Columbus, OH.

Interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio to talk about his shot at champion Georges St-Pierre. UFC light heavyweight Ryan Bader and UFC flyweight Ian McCall also join the panel. Plus, Ron Kruck reports from Bellator Fighting Championships' season opening event in Hammond, Indiana.

Undefeated XFC lightweight Nick Newell joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to tell his incredible story of overcoming a handicap at birth to become an MMA phenom. Ron Kruck talks exclusively to Dana White about the state of the UFC heavyweight division.

Strikeforce heavyweight Josh Barnett joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in the studio to discuss his long-awaited tournament final match against Daniel Cormier. UFC commentator Joe Rogan also joins the panel to help preview UFC's busy month of fights. Ron Kruck goes inside the lives of chef and author Anthony Bourdain and his wife Ottavia, a brazilian jiu-jitsu practioner.

Phil Davis, Anthony Johnson, Igor Gracie, Eddie Alvarez and Cris "Cyborg" Justino join Kenny and Bas. Ron catches up with Brendan Schaub.

Former pro wrestling champion Diamond Dallas Page, UFC light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar, and Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio to talk about the similarities and differences between pro wrestling and MMA. Ron Kruck reports from UFC 145 in Atlanta, where Jon Jones takes on Rashad Evans for the light heavyweight title.

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio to discuss the end of his UFC career and the controversy surrounding his recent online videos. Also on the panel, UFC welterweight Mike Pyle and President of Maximum Fighting Championship, Mark Pavelich, to help preview the upcoming UFC and MFC cards. Ron Kruck has the latest on Alistair Overeem.

Former WEC champion Jamie Varner joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio to talk about his return to the UFC later this month. "Castle" star Jon Huertas discusses his military background and training in MMA. Ron Kruck reports on the UFC's latest fight card from New Jersey.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to talk about his UFC 146 bout against Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva and his path back to the title. Also on the show, a pair of undefeated rising stars of MMA, Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey and Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Finalist Daniel Cormier. Ron Kruck talks to the biggest names in MMA in a special Mother's Day report.

Kenny Rice & Bas Rutten recap UFC 146 & Titan 22. Also, Ron Kruck's exclusive interview with Dana White, Mike Pierce in studio, Roy Nelson and this season's TUF finalists from Vegas.

Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten go on the road to Jackson's MMA in Albuquerqueto talk to the gym's world famous founder and head trainer, Greg Jackson and his fight team. Brian Stann talks about his upcoming fight with Hector Lombard and Clay Guida discusses his June 22nd matchup against Gray Maynard. Ron Kruck reports on Ricardo Almeida's move from UFC fighter to MMA judge.

We take a look at the results of the third UFC on FX card. UFC flyweight tournament finalist Joseph Benavidez joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio. Fresh off his win, Demetrious Johnson joins us from Seattle to talk about his victory over Ian McCall. We take a closer look at the use of testosterone replacement therapy in MMA with the help of Keith Kizer and Randy Couture. Also, we preview the upcoming Titan FC card and Ron Kruck catches up with Ryan Bader and Ben Henderson.

UFC middleweight Michael Bisping joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten for an update on his knee surgery. Rich Franklin goes 1-on-1 with Ron Kruck on the eve of his rematch against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147. And we preview one of the busiest weeks on the MMA calendar with XFC promoter John Prisco.

UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber joins Kenny Rice in studio to preview his upcoming interim title bout against the dangerous Renan Barao. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua sits down for an exclusive interview with Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck reports on Fedor Emelianenko's latest fight in St. Petersburg, Russia.

NCAA wrestling champion Darrion Caldwell talks about his new career in MMA. Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten preview UFC's biggest card of the summer headlined by Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Ron Kruck reports on Tito Ortiz as he prepares for the final fight in his hall of fame career.

UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz and Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten just days before their respective fights. Also, Ron Kruck talks with UFC President Dana White at UFC 148 in Las Vegas