With the popularity of Mixed Martial Arts growing astronomically, it’s no wonder ESPN and big time news outlets are covering the sport. MMA has a fistful of dedicated magazines, radio shows, and blogs to bring you the latest news about your favorite fighter. But, if you only know the top fighters, you’ll never hold your own in a discussion at the water cooler and you’ll look like fool if you can’t speak to these 5 non-fighting personalities.

The end of the year is the perfect time to celebrate America’s pastime: watching people get their heads smashed in. The UFC definitely brought it this year with some awesome face restructuring performances. Here are the five most brutal knockouts of 2009.

SpikeTV and the UFC team up once again to bring a free night of live fights! The Ultimate Fight Night series can sometimes be lackluster. It’s often used to showcase up and coming talent in the UFC that isn’t quite ready for a big pay-per-view. While these card certainly showcased up and comers, ‘lackluster’ is not how COED would des… Click to read more

A new month and a new UFC card. Taking place on Saturday, September 6th at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, UFC 88 lacks any title fights, but does include a few bouts that have title implications. Here is an overview of the card.
Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell vs. “Sugar” Rashad Evans
The return of the king. Or rather, former king. Chuck Liddell makes his firs… Click to read more

After wrecking some sh*t in his giant truck, getting arrested, then bailed out (by Dana White), claiming that he was God and being admitted to a hospital for observation, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is apparently back to what equates to normal.
He was seen walking around Minneapolis during the pre-fight prep… Click to read more

Just when you thought it was safe to say Fedor has regained his crown of pound for pound greatest MMA fighter on the planet, this happens…on the same night. In an obvious (though they denied it) attempt to draw eyes away from Affliction : Banned (unnecessary, really, the Banned guys did a horrible job advertising), Dana White and company set up a fight ca… Click to read more

This past weekend, street fighter Kimbo Slice entered the Elite XC octagon and burst James Thompson’s cauliflower ear. It was bloody, exciting, and saved Kimbo from what was sure to be a loss.
Kimbo Slice, a former varsity football player, bouncer, and bodyguard, became famous via underground street fights posted on YouTube. He’d win his fights by f… Click to read more