SI.com: Josh Gross

Josh Gross: Fight-by-fight preview of UFC 100

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:08:40 EDT

For all the focus fixed on UFC 100, chances are, the milestone event won't be remembered as the celebration of an arbitrary number. While the card marks an appropriate point from which to reflect upon mixed martial arts' uneven journey, with due respect to James Carville: It's the fights, stupid.

Josh Gross: Before UFC 100, smaller fights brew behind scenes

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:03:53 EDT

Not everything related to UFC 100 is about big fights. Big business is also brewing under the surface, which, when it comes to mixed martial arts' most visible promoter, shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.

Josh Gross: Packed summer brings MMA's best, more important bouts to date

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:10:58 EDT

Starting with UFC 100's gigantic fights, this upcoming summer stretch is the busiest and most important in the history of the sport. Maybe we're saying things like that too much lately, but they're true.

Josh Gross: In appealing to the masses, MMA has its work cut out for it

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:25:26 EDT

Relative to where mixed martial arts wallowed a decade ago, it's easy to say it has reached mainstream success in North America. Yet, thinking to where the nascent combat sport could stand a quarter century from now if one were to glean anything from the way boxing grew palatable to audiences after its formative years, MMA has plenty of room to mature.

Josh Gross: Mid-year MMA awards

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:32:09 EDT

A year's worth of action in six months time -- that is how the first half of 2009 felt for many mixed martial arts fans. With some of the most anticipated fights of the year looming large, now feels like the right time to pause for a breath.

Josh Gross: MMA Rankings: Middleweights shuffle while others hold steady

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:45:59 EDT

Though there was no shortage of fights over the past four weeks, SI.com's mixed martial arts rankings remain fairly stable as a packed couple of months near.

Josh Gross: Packed MMA weekend includes bevy of underrated bouts

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:37:50 EDT

With a slew of fights this weekend, it shouldn't come as a shock that several compelling matchups have quietly floated under the radar. Here are four bouts that may not be listed as main events but are well-matched, relevant and undoubtedly worth your time.

Josh Gross: Will Fedor ever join the UFC, what happened with 'Cro Cop,' and more

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:35:46 EDT

No matter who wins, who loses and who leaves the UFC, most of us are still stuck on one scenerio: Fedor Emelianenko signing with the leading organization.

Josh Gross: Brown vs. Faber 2 was a fight to remember

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:01:26 EDT

Though it happens from time to time, it's rare -- too rare probably -- that I'll thank a fighter for his or her effort.

Josh Gross: Franklin tops Silva unanimously at UFC 99

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:20:19 EDT

SI.com MMA writer Josh Gross will once again provide his unique insight and analysis for UFC 99: The Comeback main event, featuring Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin from Laxness Arena in Cologne, Germany.