All is relatively quiet on the Affliction and UFC front, however the EliteXC is making plenty of noise this weekend. Tonight’s free telecast of EliteXC’s Unfinished Business is already grabbing headlines and hopes to end better than its last free television event. It’s time to get ready for fight night with The Daily Crunch.

Sherdog puts together the story of Robbie Lawler’s roller coaster ride through the world of mixed martial arts.

The folks over at Mmamania.com caught up with Chris Leben who is busy preparing for his UFC 89 main event match-up against Michael Bisping.

Check out how a South Florida mma organization is trying to help fighters make a name for themselves in this piece that appeared in the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Dave Meltzer of Yahoo Sports looks at how the EliteXC might fare in tonight’s free telecast.

The latest scheme from those whacky Tapout guys involves Kimbo Slice. Apparently, Tapout will now sponsor the backyard brawler.

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s name has sprouted up as he continues to recover from a knee injury. Mmajunkie.com reports that a Rua vs. Mark Coleman rematch could be in the works.

Fight day is finally here as the first ever bout between Affliction and the UFC are set to square off. The day’s action will include one less Emelianenko, an Ultimate Fighter getting a second chance and the end of a dream for another kid. Let’s get crunching with these stories and more.

Jesse Taylor is hoping to grab headlines for his performance inside the ring. He talks to MMA Weekly about putting the past behind him.

Affliction’s card will include one less Emelianenko. Apparently, Aleksander Emelianenko couldn’t get licensed by the California State Athletic Commission according to Sherdog.

Kid Yamamoto has pulled himself out of the Dream 5 card due to injury. Fiveouncesofpain.com brings Yamamoto’s pain to attention.

Cagepotato.com takes a look at the importance of the role of boxing coaches in the sport of MMA.

Affliction President Tom Atencio tells the Chicago Sun Times that his company will put on three shows and take it from there. He also noted that Affliction didn’t head into this with the intent of going up against Dana White.

Kevin Lole of Yahoo Sports writes about Anderson Silva and his ability to speak with his strikes.