The Cover: Photograph: Jaimee Design: Malik

I Am Coming After It
It seems like a lot of people have written off Chuck Liddell ... except Chuck Liddell. Find out how he intends to handle his losing streak.
By Rick Caudle and Doug Jeffrey

FEATURES

Focus on Success
Four ways the WEC's Urijah Faber mentally prepares for a fight.
By Adam Morra

Special Training Section
• Ten tips for mental toughness. By JC Santana
• Three mental training tips from the UFC's Kenny Florian.
By Kevin Kearns
• The role of sports psychology in GSP's training routine. By Brian Cain

Onward, Upward
Changes are occurring fast and furious in MMA, which is why we asked the UFC, the IFL and ProElite what their plans are for 2008.
By Doug Jeffrey

Gone In 60 Seconds
While you're staring at the ring girl, there's a lot going on in the fighters' corner. Find out what.
By Doug Jeffrey

He Has a Dream
There may be no other fighter who has experienced as much adversity as the UFC's Jorge Gurgel. Find out how he's managed.
By Kal Thompson

Gunning for Griffin
Why does Wanderlei Silva want Forrest Griffin so badly?
By Franco De Camargo

Grudge Match
We have got the three key factors that will determine the outcome of the Matt Hughes and Matt Serra fight.
By Eddie Malone

UFC Freeze Frame
In photos, UFC 77, from Cincinnati.
Photos by Jaimee Itagaki

Breeding Grounds
A look at some of the northeast's up-and-coming fighters.
By Derek Constable and Zack Lynch

Not So Fine
Renato Sobral put David Heath to sleep, so why is Heath showing Babalu any semblance of support?
By Jatinder Dhoot

Dominate the Match
Master these open guard moves, and your ground game will become unstoppable.
By Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano

THE FIGHTS

UFC 77
From Rich Franklin's excursion to Wyoming to train to the action inside the octagon to the post-fight press conference, we gotcha covered.
By Doug Jeffrey

Submissions On Display
Pictorial highlights of another Grapplers Quest event.
By Manuel Gonzales

COLUMNS

Round 1 Doug Jeffrey
Inside the Cage
Upper Echelon The Heavyweights
Beyond Fighting Ninja Rua
Midwest Report Victory Jay
Training With the Pros
Ring Girl of the Month Arianny Celeste
Product Check
Essence of MMA
Web Check
Parting Shot