Gamburyan-Nunes, Assuncao-Pearson Added to UFC 141 in December

Filed under: UFC, NewsThe UFC's year-end show in Las Vegas continues to take shape. Not long after announcing a lightweight battle between still-surging contender Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and Nate Diaz...
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UFC 137 Medial Suspensions: Nick Diaz, BJ Penn Included on Shelf List

Filed under: UFC, NewsLAS VEGAS - Ten fighters from Saturday's UFC 137 card have been given medical suspensions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, including one of up to six months for a winning...
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Back for More: Donald Cerrone-Nate Diaz Planned for UFC 141

Filed under: UFC, NewsLAS VEGAS - Someone must have told Donald Cerrone when Chris Lytle retired, the UFC had a job opening for its Bonus King position. The "Cowboy" will go after his fourth bonus of...
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UFC 137 Fighter Salaries: Nick Diaz, BJ Penn Lead $1 Million-Plus Payroll

Filed under: UFC, News, salariesLAS VEGAS - The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday released the salary figures for UFC 137, which took place Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas....
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GSP vs. Diaz Back On, Likely for UFC’s Super Bowl Card

Filed under: UFC, NewsLAS VEGAS - The welterweight showdown between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz that was supposed to headline UFC 137 on Saturday needed all of about 90 minutes after the card to be...
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UFC 137 Bonuses: BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz Earns Fight of Night Honors

Filed under: UFC, NewsLAS VEGAS - It was one of the most bizarre back stories in UFC history, and on Saturday night Nick Diaz and BJ Penn were rewarded for making the fight live up to the hype. Diaz...
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Illinois Commission Reverses Course; Andreas Kraniotakes Back in Vs. Tim Sylvia at ProElite2

Filed under: News, ProEliteIt's nothing short of a soap opera script. Less than 24 hours after main event heavyweight Andreas Kraniotakes was denied a license to fight Tim Slyvia in the ProElite 2 main...
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Mirko Cro Cop Gets Philosophical Ahead of Crucial Roy Nelson Fight at UFC 137

Filed under: UFC, NewsOne of the most feared strikers in mixed martial arts history has gotten a little reflective in what is likely the twilight of his career. That doesn't mean he's thinking about...
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Andreas Kraniotakes Out of ProElite 2 Main Event Against Tim Slyvia

Filed under: News, ProEliteProElite's second fight card since returning to the major mixed martial arts landscape has hit another snag. Just 10 days after main event heavyweight Pedro Rizzo had to pull...
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Bart PalaszewskiAt Long Last, Bart Palaszewski Ready for UFC Debut

Filed under: UFC, NewsBy his own admission, Bart Palaszewski took the road less traveled to the UFC. When the WEC merged into its big Zuffa brother last fall, most of its mainstays ported over to work...
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TUF Finalist Ramsey Nijem Hopes Lightweight Return at UFC 137 Puts Him Back on Track

Filed under: UFC, NewsFor young fighters trying to make their names through the UFC's "Ultimate Fighter" series, it doesn't get more pressure-filled than the TUF finals. Ramsey Nijem experienced the...
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Jeff Curran Says It’s ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Time in His Return at UFC 137

Filed under: UFC, NewsIt's been an interesting road, but after nearly eight years, Jeff Curran is back in the UFC. Curran will return to the promotion at UFC 137 next week against former bantamweight...
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After First UFC Win in Rematch With Leonard Garcia, Nam Phan Over Sting of First Fight

Filed under: UFC, NewsAfter 10 months of answering questions about Leonard Garcia, at least Nam Phan finally can change his response. Phan first fought Garcia last December at the TUF 12 Finale in Las...
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Amanda Lucas Tries to Prove She’s More Than Just a ‘Star Wars’ Reference

Filed under: News, JapanThere's a temptation to say that Amanda Lucas wants to fight so much, she'd take a bout on Tatooine. Though Lucas certainly must be growing tired of the constant "Star Wars" references,...
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Bellator Bantamweight Champ Zack Makovsky Just Wants to Have Fun

Filed under: Bellator, NewsZack Makovsky's nickname seems to apply to more than just his size. Makovsky's "Fun Size" nickname is mostly a playful jab at his physical stature. But the Bellator bantamweight...
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UFC 136 Bonuses: Frankie Edgar Knockout Leads $75,000 Winners

Filed under: UFC, NewsFrankie Edgar survived another first-round onslaught from Gray Maynard on Saturday. But this time, rather than going the distance for a draw like the two did in January, Edgar got...
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