Erik Koch Injured, Ricardo Lamas Steps in to Face Dustin Poirier
UFC officials announced Tuesday that Ricardo Lamas will take fellow WEC featherweight Erik Koch’s spot at UFC 143 against Dustin Poirier.
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Jason “Mayhem” Miller Agrees with Dana White on TUF 14 Finale
It didn’t take long after Michael Bisping absolutely obliterated Jason “Mayhem” Miller at the Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale for UFC President Dana White to point out that Mayhem’s standup was the worst he has seen in MMA.
Alistair Overeem Passes Drug Test; Official for UFC 141
“Overeem is ready to go!!! Lesnar vs Overeem is on!,” These were the words typed by UFC President Dana White via twitter earlier today. Earlier this month fans and media alike were very nervous that the UFC 141 main event between Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar would not be going down.
Brock Lesnar Pleads Guilty to Hunting Charges, Fined $1,725
Former UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar has pleaded guilty to a hunting infraction in southern Alberta. Today, a lawyer was able to appear on behalf of Lesnar in a Medicine Hat court room, where he pleaded guilty.
Big Nog’s Broken Arm Requires 16 Screws and Metal Plate
The very confident Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira must have believed he could muscle out of Frank Mir’s vicious kimura at UFC 140, however his arm revealed different.
Confident, Focused Fitch Continues to Work for Title Shot
When asked to describe Jon Fitch’s fighting style, one word keeps coming up – grinder. A guy that will wear you down with sheer will to get the upper hand and keep it. The skills are there, but almost overshadowed by the grit and determination that is more his calling card. The label also applies...
Gabriel Gonzaga Returns to Face Edinaldo Oliveira at UFC 142 in Brazil
Heavyweight veteran Gabriel Gonzaga will be making his long awaited return to the UFC in Brazil for UFC 142. Gonzaga’s last UFC bout was a loss to Brendan Schaub in October 2010 at UFC 121. After a short lived retirement, Gonzaga returned to the cage in October at Reality Fighting by defeating ...
Tickets on Sale Tomorrow For UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
Las Vegas, Nev. (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that two of the sport’s top welterweight contenders will vie for the interim 170-pound title. Nick Diaz, a fiery and unpredictable southpaw riding an 11-fight win streak, will battle the division’s most fearsome knockout ...
Alves vs. Kampmann Official, Headlines UFC Sydney
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Wednesday announced it will return to Australia with UFC Sydney: Alves vs Kampmann to be held at Sydney’s Allphones Arena on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Following two sell-out shows in this country, this highly anticipated event pits two of the UFC’s most explos...
UFC on Fuel TV Launches on Jan. 1 (Full January Schedule)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FUEL TV (www.fuel.tv), FOX Sports Media Group’s dynamic entertainment and sports network for males, officially kicks off the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) on FUEL TV January 1 with a 24-hour marathon of UFC programming featuring five show premieres. In 2012, FUEL TV tel...
Fabricio Werdum Returns to the UFC and Faces Roy Nelson at UFC 143
Former Strikeforce heavyweight Fabricio Werdum will make his return to the UFC at UFC 143 against “Big Country” Roy Nelson. The fight was announced earlier today by MMAWeekly.com.
Kenny Florian to Host “UFC Tonight” on Fuel TV
Deerfield Beach, Fla. – Authentic Sports Management® (ASM®) today proudly announced that Kenny “Ken-Flo” Florian will serve as a host of “UFC® Tonight,” a weekly news show that debuts in January on Fuel TV as part of the seven-year broadcasting deal with FOX networks. The show will become a prima...
Johnny Bedford Replaces Demetrious Johnson, Takes on Eddie Wineland at UFC on Fox 2
The UFC announced days ago that Demetrious Johnson would move to the flyweight division and fight in the inaugural UFC flyweight tournament in March. This would mean that Johnson’s opponent Eddie Wineland would be without an opponent for their fight at UFC on Fox 2. Look no further, former Ultima...
Reminder: Tickets on Sale This Week For Diaz vs. Condit In Vegas
Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz faces former WEC welterweight king Carlos Condit in a battle to determine the interim 170-lb. champion! UFC 143 Presented by Bud Light – Saturday, Feb. 4 live at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas – UFC Fight Club presale starts tomorrow...
Georges St-Pierre ACL Surgery a “Huge Success”
UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre underwent surgery today on his ACL. GSP withdrew from his match with Nick Diaz at UFC 143, due to a blown ACL while training. According to his doctor in Los Angeles, California the surgery was a “huge success.”
Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva to Coach TUF Brazil
The two hard hitting coaches will go head to head following the first ever international season of “TUF”. “The premiere is going to be March 25.