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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira’s surgery a success, wants Stefan Struve in December
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira’s (34-8-1 MMA, 5-4 UFC) recent arm surgery was apparently a “big success” and the former UFC and Pride champion is already planning his next bout, which he would like to be in December against fellow heavyweight Stefan Struve (25-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC). “Big Nog” was forced to go ‘under the knife’ for an arm […]
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Diego Sanchez wants Josh Thomson, Nate Diaz, or Gilbert Melendez at UFC 164 in Milwaukee
With his first win in his return to Lightweight under his belt, TUF 1 winner Diego Sanchez (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) is calling out three top-10 fighters for his next fight. “The Dream” made his return to lightweight at UFC On Fuel TV 8 in March, this after going 2-2 while in the UFC’s welterweight […]
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Alex Caceres and Riki Fukuda Fail Post-Fight Drug Tests | UFC News
UFC bantamweight Alex Caceres (9-5 before test, 8-5, 1 No Contest, now) has failed his post-fight drug test after UFC on Fuel TV 8. UFC on FUEL TV took place on March 2nd at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Caceres fought on the preliminary card against Kyung Ho Kang where he won a […]
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Ratings Report: UFC on FUEL TV 8 Most Watched Fight Night On Fuel TV | UFC NEWS
The UFC on FUEL TV Fight night’s have been trying to garner ratings since inception. The range of viewership has been from 88,000 (UFC ON FUEL TV 6) To 315,000 (UFC ON FUEL TV 1). The latest edition of UFC on FUEL TV, featuring a main event between Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann was the […]
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PHOTO | X-Ray Of Struve’s Broken Jaw | UFC NEWS
UFC on FUEL TV 8 competitor, Stefan Struve, recently shared the X-ray of his broken jaw delivered at the hands of his opponent, Mark Hunt.
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Silva: I know sooner or later I’m going to have to stop | UFC NEWS
“I fight one fight at a time right now. I feel healthy, but I know sooner or later I’m gonna need to stop the job, but I’m happy for getting this feeling, this energy from my fans, make the show for my fans, make my fans happy.” “I’m so glad the UFC gave me the […]
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Silva: Stann Was So Close To Beating Me In The First Round | UFC NEWS
“I don’t know what happens here in Japan, man,” said Silva. “The fans just give me a lot of energy. I’m so happy to make all my fans around the world happy. That’s why I fight. I fight for you. I’m here because of you and my God, so thanks for the great support.” “I […]
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VIDEO | UFC On FUEL TV 8: Silva vs. Stann Highlights | UFC NEWS
Check out highlights from last weekend’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 event right here.
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UFC On Fuel 8 TV Post Fight Bonus: Axe Murderer Pockets $100K, Stann-Hunt Walk With $50K Each | UFC NEWS
Below are the post fight performance bonuses for UFC on Fuel TV 8 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. There were no submission wins for the event, so no bonus was awarded for SOTN. Fight of the Night (FOTN) Bonus: Wanderlei Silva vs Brian Stann Knockout of the Night (KOTN) Bonus: Mark Hunt […]
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UFC On Fuel TV 8: Silva vs. Stann Full Card Results: Silva-Stann Give FOTY Worthy Performance | UFC NEWS
The UFC’s return trip to Japan is over. UFC on FUEL TV 8 will go down as the triumphant return of MMA Legend, Wanderlei Silva. While the card as a whole left much to be desired, the final two bouts delivered fantastic knockout victories. The highlight of the evening was the barn burning back and […]
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UFC On Fuel TV 8 Results: Yahya Grapples Way To Decision Victory Over Hirota | UFC NEWS
In the second main card bout, grappling sensation, Rani Yahya welcomed Mizuto Hirota to the UFC. The first round was as expected, the frame showed Yahya using excellent offensive wrestling to take the fight to the mat and use his Jiu Jitsu to threaten with submissions over and over again. It was a clear winning […]
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UFC On Fuel TV 8 Results: Kim Wins Decisive Decision Over Bahadurzada | UFC NEWS
In the opening bout of the main card a welterweight bout between Siyar Bahadurzada and Dong Hyun Kim kicked things off on FUEL TV. In the opening frame of action the two fighters engaged in a brief stand-up exchange before the Korean born fighter took the fight to the ground around the midway point where […]
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UFC On FUEL TV 8 Preliminary Card Results & Discussion Thread | UFC NEWS
Tonight starting at 7:30 PM ET, the UFC kicks off its UFC on FUEL TV 8 event with a five-fight preliminary card set to air on facebook.com. Use this thread to follow along with the results and discuss the fights as they go down. PRELIMINARY CARD: (Facebook, 7:30 p.m. ET) Brad Tavares def. Riki Fukuda […]
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Watch Tonight’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 Post Fight Press Conference Live On BJPENN.COM | UFC NEWS
Immediately following tonight’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 event in Japan, the UFC will hold its traditional post-fight press conference. Expected to attend will be fighters from the main card and UFC President Dana White. To catch-all the action live as it unfolds and to see what all the post-fight rumblings are about just hit […]
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VIDEO: UFC on FUEL TV 8 Weigh-Ins Replay | UFC NEWS
If you missed our live broadcast of the UFC on FUEL TV 8 weigh-ins, you can catch the full replay right here using the player above. All but one fighter made their contracted weight yesterday in Saitama, Japan. Click play above and find out who struggled and who had the best staredowns.
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UFC on FUEL TV 8 Weigh-In Results: Sanchez Missed The Mark | UFC NEWS
In what will be Sanchez’s first bid back down at lightweight, following an unsuccessful title challenge against BJ Penn, Diego missed the mark and came in heavy for his fight against Takanori Gomi. The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner, packed his bags and moved up to welterweight following his title defeat, but as of late […]
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Wanderlei Silva: Don’t Doubt his Chin | Editorial | UFC News
Saturday night (Sunday, noon in Japan), Wanderlei Silva takes on the heavy-handed former Marine, Brian Stann in the same arena that former Pride middleweight champion, Silva, made a name for himself, Saitama Super Arena. The two are expected to exchange heavy shots and from most media predictions, you will find that an all out […]
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Watch Today’s UFC on FUel TV 8 Weigh-Ins Live On BJPENN.COM (8 P.M. PT) | UFC NEWS
In anticipation of tomorrow night’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 event the UFC is putting on it’s official weigh-ins ceremony tonight in hopes to get all fighters to meet their agreed upon weight limit and make their bouts official. The event kicks off at 8:00 P.M. PT from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan […]
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Watch Today’s UFC On FUEL TV 8 Pre-Fight Presser Live On BJPENN.COM (6 P.M. PT) | UFC NEWS
In anticipation of this weekend’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 event, the UFC is holding its pre-fight press conference today in Tokyo. Many of you will be unable to attend, and in typical BJPENN.COM fashion we will be broadcasting the event live in the player below. Tune in at 6:00 P.M. PT to catch the […]
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VIDEO | FUEL TV 8 In Focus: Silva vs Stann (Full Episode) | UFC NEWS
FUEL TV presents ‘In Focus: Silva vs Stann’, a fascinating in-depth look at the main event of UFC On FUEL TV 8. ‘In Focus’ paints a vivid picture of MMA legend Wanderlei Silva and his opponent, ex-United States Marine Brian Stann. These warriors do battle in the Octagon on Saturday, March 2 at UFC On […]
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VIDEO | Wanderlei Silva – A Return To His Roots | UFC NEWS
He returns to Japan to the very arena where he earned his biggest victories in Pride and where he established himself as an MMA superstar. Six years later, he sets foot once again on Japanese soil, where fans will see Wanderlei Silva face fierce opponent Brian Stann. To prepare, he traveled the world for a […]
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Lombard vs. Okami Booked For UFC’s Return Trip To Japan | UFC NEWS
There is no doubt about it. When the UFC picked up top middleweight, Hector Lombard, they were expecting a title challenger to Anderson Silva’s throne. Unfortunately for the massive amounts of Lombard supporters, he failed to deliver in his UFC debut against Tim Boetsch. After a successful second UFC bout and a dominant victory over […]