Scott Haber
UFC On Fuel 5 Update: Damarques Johnson Steps In As New Opponent For Gunnar Nelson
It’s been a busy day for UFC welterweight prospect, Gunnar Nelson, and the Icelandic BJJ phenom hasn’t even made his Octagon debut yet, but he’s now on his third potential opponent for UFC on FUEL TV 5 in Nottingham, England on September 29th. Earlier today, we reported that Nelson’s original opponent, Pascal Krauss, had suffered […]
Report: Rustam Khabilov To Debut Against Vinc Pichel At The TUF 16 Finale
There were reports circulating earlier this summer that Russian prospect and combat sambo champion, Rustam Khabilov, had signed with the UFC, but there was nothing in the way of confirmation until now, as Valetudo.ru is reporting that Khabilov has indeed signed and will debut in a lighweight bout against Ultimate Fighter alum, Vinc Pichel, at […]
After Jorgen Kruth’s Sudden Retirement, Fabio Maldonado Now Faces Cyrille Diabate At UFC 154
Despite it’s place on the untelevised prelims, many fans were eagerly anticipating a light heavyweight bout between Brazilian slugger, Fabio Maldonado, and famed Swedish kickboxer, Jorgen Kruth, at UFC on FUEL TV 5 in England on September 29th. Unfortunately and unexpectedly, Kruth abruptly decided to retire from fighting in the midst of his training camp, […]
With Rob Broughton Out, Matt Mitrione Now Faces Philip De Fries At UFC 155
For the second time, a proposed heavyweight bout between Matt Mitrione and Rob Broughton has been cancelled due to Broughton dropping out for undisclosed reasons. The match-up was originally scheduled for UFC on FOX 4 earlier this month, and then rescheduled for UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis in October, but Mitrione tweeted last night […]
Mark Hominick Vs. Pablo Garza Booked For UFC 154 In Montreal
Despite some surprising losses in his most recent fights, one-time UFC featherweight title contender, Mark Hominick was still promised a spot on one of the UFC’s upcoming Canadian cards. Hominick won’t get to fight in his native Ontario in September, but he’ll instead get a spot on the UFC 154 card in Montreal on November […]
Charles Oliveira And Cub Swanson To Face Off In Toronto At UFC 152
This week has been chock full of UFC fight announcements for the fall, and the latest one is a particularly exciting match-up, that might just help to decide the title contender at featherweight. According to Mike Chiapetta at MMAFighting.com, Charles Oliveira and Cub Swanson will go at it on September 22nd in Toronto at UFC […]
Dong Hyun Kim Vs. Paulo Thiago Planned For UFC On Fuel 6 In China
The UFC has been so busy filling up their October cards this wee, that their first ever Chinese event, UFC on FUEL TV 6, set to take place in Macau on November 10th, seems to have fallen off the radar of many fans, but now it appears that the card has its first solid match-up. […]
Luiz Cane Vs. Chris Camozzi Added To UFC 153 In Rio
The UFC’s October 13th to Rio de Janeiro, which will serve as UFC 153 has a card that’s now nearing completion and the latest addition is in the middleweight division, as Brazilian native, Luiz Cane, makes his first drop down to 185 lbs. to take on Chris Camozzi. The UFC confirmed the bout on Twitter: […]
Francis Carmont Vs. Tom Lawlor Booked For UFC 154 in Montreal
The UFC has been busy this week adding fights to their fall schedule. The latest card to get a new fight is UFC 154, scheduled for November 17th in Montreal, which will see a middleweight bout between Montreal’s own, Francis Carmont, and popular Ultimate Fighter alum, Tom Lawlor. Ariel Helwani at MMAFighting.com broke news of […]
Rick Story Vs. Demian Maia Planned For UFC 153 In Rio
Perhaps in response to complains about the mediocre line-up on their last Rio card, that mostly featured Ultimate Fighter: Brazil cast-members, the UFC has been busy stacking the card for their return to Brazil on October 13th, and the latest addition is an interesting welterweight bout between Rick Story and Demian Maia. Story succinctly tweeted […]
Report: Jussier Da Silva Debuts Against John Dodson At UFC On FX 5
MMA fans were buzzing a few weeks ago when news broke that the UFC had signed one the top flyweight prospects in the world: Jussier da Silva. Now, it appears that he has a date and opponent for his Octagon debut as Tatame is reporting that he’ll face TUF 14 winner, John Dodson: Jussier ‘Formiga’ […]
UFC On FX 5 Moves To Minneapolis With Travis Browne Vs. Antonio Silva Main Event
Many fans were left wondering what the UFC was planning for their fifth FX event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Indianapolis on September 7th. With few bouts booked even just two months before the event, the promotion decided to scrap the card altogether and move it to another location. Now we have […]
Report: Jimi Manuwa Vs. Kyle Kingsbury Completes UFC On FUEL TV 5 Card
The UFC announced the signing of British knockout artist, Jimi Manuwa, several weeks ago and indicated that “The Posterboy” would be competing on the September 29th Fuel TV card in Nottingham, England, and now it appears that he has an opponent set, as MMANytt.se reports that he’ll face Kyle Kingsbury: Kyle Kingsbury has booked a […]
Henry Martinez Vs. Daron Cruickshank Booked For UFC 151
The UFC continues to flesh out the card for their September 1st UFC 151 card in Las Vegas with the addition of a lightweight bout between Henry Martinez and Daron Cruickshank. The InsideTUF Twitter account reported the match-up last night: Uh Oh… Verbal agreements for @Cruickshank155 & @HenryMartinez83?!? Do we smell a @UFC 151 rumble? […]
Vinny Magalhaes Returns With UFC 151 Fight Expected
One of MMA’s most dynamic young BJJ standouts is returning to the big leagues, as Tatame is reporting that TUF Season 8 runner-up (and occasional BloodyElbow.com commenter), Vinny Magalhaes, has signed a new contract with the UFC and is expected to take part in the UFC 151 card on September 1st: Vinny “Pezao” Magalhaes is […]
UFC Signs Top Flyweight Prospect, Jussier ‘Formiga’ Da Silva
Although many fans welcomed the UFC’s addition of the 125lb flyweight division earlier this year, there have been recent concerns that they haven’t been bolstering their flyweight roster, and several fighters have publicly complained that the promotion has been slow to book the 125’ers for upcoming cards. Well the division got a shot in the […]
Michael Bisping On Chris Weidman: ‘Beating A Fat Munoz Doesn’t Make You A Contender’
UFC middleweight contender, Michael Bisping, has never been one to mince words, and is always eager to talk a little trash about his current or potential opponents. Now, with all the hype that has quickly developed around Chris Weidman, following his one-sided beatdown of Mark Munoz last weekend, a lot of talk has centered around […]
Gunnar Nelson Debuts Against Pascal Krauss At UFC On Fuel TV 5 in Nottingham
We brought you news earlier today of the UFC’s signing of standout Icelandic grappler, Gunnar Nelson, and it didn’t take long for his first match-up in the Octagon to be booked. Sherdog confirmed with German welterweight, Pascal Krauss, that he’s been assigned the task of welcoming Nelson to the UFC on the September 29th UFC […]
Tom Watson Vs. Brad Tavares, John Maguire Vs. John Hathaway Both Added To UFC On Fuel 5
Two more fights were added today to the rapidly filling UFC on Fuel TV 5 card in Nottingham, England on September 29th, and one of them features a highly-touted British middleweight, who has finally signed with the UFC: current BAMMA middleweight champ, Tom Watson, who will face former TUF competitor, Brad Tavares. The UFC announced […]
UFC 148: Vinny Magalhaes Says ‘Chael Sonnen Can Submit Anderson Silva’
Former TUF Season 8 runner-up, Vinny Magalhaes, is well-known to fans as both a stellar BJJ practitioner with several ADCC and Mundial medals to his name, and an outspoken critic of the promotion whose light heavyweight title he currently holds in absentia: M-1 Global. But Vinny is also somewhat notorious amongst some of his fellow […]
Fabio Maldonado Vs. Jorgen Kruth Planned For UFC On Fuel TV 5 In Nottingham
Another pair of strikers will be featured in the latest addition to the September 29th UFC on FUEL TV 5 card in Nottingham, England, this time in the light heavyweight division with Fabio Maldonado set to take on the debuting Jorgen Kruth, according to ESPN UK: Former world Muay Thai champion Jorgen Kruth will make […]
Carlos Eduardo Rocha Released By The UFC
In a bit of surprising news today, UFC welterweight and BJJ ace, Carlos Eduardo Rocha, has been released by the promotion after his decision loss to Mike Pierce at UFC on FX 4. Rocha shared the news and his frustrations about the Pierce fight to Tatame: I went there to fight MMA and he wants […]
Terry Etim Injured, Jamie Varner Now Fights Joe Lauzon At UFC On Fox 4
If you thought the recent rash of fighter injuries that has plagued the UFC was slowing down, think again. Terry Etim is the latest casualty, as he pulled out of his fight against Joe Lauzon which was scheduled for UFC on Fox 4 in Los Angeles on August 4th. Lauzon shared the unique perspective of […]
UFC 147: Rich Franklin Gets Stuck In An Elevator With Wanderlei Silva And His Team
Despite the occasional heated stare-down, UFC competitors are usually fairly friendly with their opponents in the days before and after their fights. Even after some of the most brutal and bloody bouts, the competitors who just squared off are usually talking casually and joking with one another, as best seen on UFC President Dana White’s […]
Danny Castillo Vs. Michael Johnson Set For UFC 151
The UFC announced another addition to their September 1st UFC 151 card today, this time in the lightweight division with wrestlers, Danny Castillo and Michael Johnson, set to go at it: Danny “Last Call” Castillo and TUF 12 finalist Michael Johnson will meet in a lightweight matchup of powerhouse wrestlers with knockout skills. Castillo, now […]
Report: Dan Hardy Vs. Amir Sadollah Booked For UFC On Fuel TV 5 In Nottingham
It’s no surprise that UFC welterweight, Dan Hardy, has ended up on the card for UFC on Fuel TV 5 in his hometown of Nottingham, England this September, but now he has an opponent, according to MMAFighting.com, and it will be TUF Season 7 winner, Amir Sadollah: According to sources close to the situation, “The […]
Che Mills Vs. Duane Ludwig In The Works For UFC On Fuel 5 In England
Two experienced strikers, both badly in need of a win, are set to face off when the UFC returns to England for UFC on Fuel TV 5 in Nottingham on September 29th. England’s own, Che Mills, tweeted today that’s been booked to face veteran muay thai specialist, Duane Ludwig, on the card: Mills had his […]
UFC 150: Rousimar Palhares Replaces Luiz Cane Against Yushin Okami, Justin Lawrence Vs. Max Holloway Booked
Another day, another injury to a UFC fighter scheduled for an upcoming card, although this time the replacement fighter might actually make for a more interesting match-up. UFC.com is reporting that Luiz Cane has pulled out of his middleweight debut against Yushin Okami at UFC 150 in August, and will be replaced by fearsome leg […]
Bibiano Fernandes Pulled From UFC 149, Claims He Was Never Signed By UFC
A strange situation is developing today concerning highly-regarded bantamweight, Bibiano Fernandes, who we reported on a few weeks ago as having signed with the UFC after a successful career in Japan, with an expected debut against Roland Delorme at UFC 149 in Calgary this July. The news didn’t come from a rumor or a report […]
Pablo Garza Injured, Rani Yahya Now Faces Josh Grispi At UFC On Fox 4
Joe Silva has been earning his paycheck this week, with the UFC’s matchmaker forced into scramble mode to deal with a plethora of injuries to fighters scheduled for upcoming cards, all seemingly occurring simultaneously. The latest casualty is featherweight, Pablo Garza, who was scheduled to take on Josh Grispi at UFC on Fox 4 on […]