UFC 75 - Championship fight on Spike TV

UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion will air on Spike TV. This is a milestone for a couple of reasons. For one, it is the first title fight to be aired on Spike. Secondly it is the first unification title fight since the UFC's acquisition of PRIDE FC.

The light heavyweight (205 lbs.) title bout will be between UFC light heavyweight champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and PRIDE FC light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson.

This is the kind of fight MMA fans have been waiting for for a long time, to determine who is the top 205 pounder in both organizations.

The fight will be in London at the O2 Arena and will air on Spike on Sept. 8th at 9:00pm Eastern Time.

Also on the card:
Mirko Cro Cop vs. Cheick Kongo (Heavyweight) and
Michael Bisping vs. Matt Hamill (Light Heavyweight)

Royce Gracie suspended for steroid use

The one year suspension that Royce Gracie received from the California State Athletic Commission is now official.

He tested positive or anabolic steroids in June after a fight. His time frame to appeal the suspension and $2,500 fine has run out so they will stand.

Renato "Babalu" Sobral arrested

UFC contract fighter Renato "Babalu" Sobral was arrested on Saturday, July 14th on charges of battery and trespassing.

There was an altercation between Sobral and a bouncer at a party. According to witnesses there was no physical altercation but "Babalu" may have spit at the bouncer.

Sobral was a guest at WEC IV on Friday night. He was released from Hillsboro County (Florida) jail after posting bond.

UFC 74: Respect

UFC 74 will take place on Saturday, August 25th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Randy Couture will defend his heavyweight title against Gabe Gonzaga, who knocked out Cro Cop to get his title shot.

The only other fight that has been announced so far is a welterweight match between Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck. You can keep up with the latest news over at UFC.com or at the official UFC 74 web site.