Following an inconsistent run a light heavyweight, Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight for the first time in five years to take on "Big" Ben Rothwell at UFC 164.
Brandon Vera vs. Ben Rothwell heavyweight fight has been confirmed by "The Truth" for the upcoming UFC 164 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Aug. 31, 2013.
UFC featherweight Robbie Peralta has been suspended for six months following a positive test for marijuana metabolites in his UFC on Fuel TV 9 post-fight drug test. Get the details below.
Despite losing three straight UFC fights and failing a pair of drug tests for marijuana, embattled heavyweight Dave Herman will get one more chance to prove he belongs inside the Octagon after completing a 30-day stint in rehab.
There is hardly a silver lining when the biggest star on a show has to pull out days before the event, but there are always things to learn when going forward.
With UFC on FUEL TV 9 set for this Saturday (April 6, 2013), Mike Bohn hits fight fans with 15 facts related to the MMA event at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, which features a new main event between Gegard Mousasi vs. Ilir Latifi.
Ten years and multiple titles into his career, Mousasi is, in the eyes of many, just another guy making his octagon debut, an overhyped, serial can-crusher about to face his first real dose of reality.
With overzealous punishments sidelining any fighter who tests positive for marijuana, UFC executive Marc Ratner publicly asked the NSAC to revisit its increasingly archaic rule.
Riki Fukuda's UFC release now makes a bit more sense. Both Alex Caceres and Fukuda were busted for flunking drug tests following their UFC on FUEL TV 8 bouts nearly three weeks ago in Saitama, Japan. Get all the details and consequences inside.
Fabricio Werdum will look to avenge his PRIDE FC loss to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 10, scheduled for June 8, 2013 at Ginasio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. See the finalized fight card & line-up inside.
Despite a 1-3 record with two drug suspensions (and two "no contests"), Thiago Silva doesn't feel his job is on the line when he fights Rafael Cavalcante at the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event on June 8 in Brazil.
There's something fishy about Alistair Overeem's injury withdrawal from UFC 160. Or, at least there is according to Junior dos Santos' coach, who believes the Dutchman wants no part of a fight with dos Santos.
Originally booked for UFC 162 over the Fourth of July Weekend in "Sin City," Rafael Cavalcante will now fight Thiago Silva at the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event on June 8, 2013, in Fortaleza, Brazil.
It appears that a light-heavyweight matchup between Thiago Silva and Rafael Cavalcante, initially reported for UFC 162 in July, will take place at UFC on Fuel TV 10 in June instead.
UFC on Fuel 10: Thiago Silva talks marijuana in MMA
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 7:00 PM EDT
Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight, battles Ben Rothwell at UFC 164
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 1:38 PM EDT
Brandon Vera says he's fighting Ben Rothwell at UFC 164 on Aug. 31 in Milwaukee
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 12:41 PM EDT
UFC on Fuel 10 fight card: Nogueira vs. Werdum
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 12, 2013 8:00 PM EDT
UFC featherweight Robbie Peralta suspended six months for positive marijuana metabolites
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 3:24 PM EDT
UFC on Fuel 10: Rafael Cavalcante opens as favorite over Thiago Silva
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 10, 2013 4:00 PM EDT
UFC reinstates Dave Herman, who is 'waiting for a fight' after completing rehab and passing drug test
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 10, 2013 12:01 PM EDT
Alexander Gustafsson injury put UFC in bad position, but situation could've been handled better
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 5, 2013 2:00 PM EDT
UFC on FUEL TV 9 preview: 15 facts about 'Mousasi vs Latifi' in Sweden on April 6
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 3, 2013 10:00 PM EDT
Past exploits forgotten and set up to fail, Gegard Mousasi aims to refresh short memories
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 2, 2013 1:01 PM EDT
UFC on Fuel 10 fight card: Nogueira vs. Werdum
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 26, 2013 7:00 PM EDT
Morning Report: UFC exec Marc Ratner requests NSAC revisit policies for marijuana usage
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 22, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
UFC on FUEL TV 8 drug test results: Riki Fukuda and Alex Caceres test positive for banned substances
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 4:45 PM EDT
UFC on Fuel 10 fight card shaping up
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 13, 2013 7:00 PM EDT
UFC on FUEL TV 10 fight card and rumors for 'Nogueira vs. Werdum 2' on June 8 in Brazil
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 13, 2013 9:34 AM EDT
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum headlines UFC on Fuel 10
by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Mar 12, 2013 10:16 PM EDT
UFC on FUEL TV 10: Thiago Silva not concerned about getting cut following 'Feijao' fight in Brazil
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2013 10:58 AM EDT
Morning Report: Junior dos Santos' trainer believes Alistair Overeem 'doesn't want that fight'
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 12, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
Originally booked for UFC 162, Thiago Silva vs. Rafael Cavalcante rescheduled for UFC on FUEL TV 10
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 11, 2013 6:00 PM EDT
Report: Thiago Silva vs. Rafael Cavalcante moved to UFC on Fuel TV 10
by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 10, 2013 2:30 PM EDT