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UFC on FOX 4: Shogun Rua vs. Brandon Vera Head-to-Toe Breakdown

The UFC’s incredibly annoying run of injuries has held strong over the last few days, and one of the latest fights to get scrapped was the one-time UFC on FOX 4 main event between Brian Stann and Hector Lombard. Stann was forced from the bout wit…

The UFC’s incredibly annoying run of injuries has held strong over the last few days, and one of the latest fights to get scrapped was the one-time UFC on FOX 4 main event between Brian Stann and Hector Lombard. Stann was forced from the bout with a shoulder injury and Lombard has since been moved […]

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Brandon Vera to Headline UFC on Fox 4

After news broke Wednesday afternoon that Brian Stann was out of the main event for UFC on FOX 4, there were concerns that the UFC would be unable to find a new bout suitable for the top spot. Well after some deliberation, it appears that Joe Silva has…

After news broke Wednesday afternoon that Brian Stann was out of the main event for UFC on FOX 4, there were concerns that the UFC would be unable to find a new bout suitable for the top spot. Well after some deliberation, it appears that Joe Silva has come to a decision.  Just minutes ago […]

Ohio Athletic Commision to Investigate Strikeforce’s Epic Fail: Brandon Saling

The Ohio Athletic Commission announced they will begin an investigation into Brandon Saling, a fighter who stepped in on short notice to fight Roger Bowling at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey. Scott Coker made the announcement at the post-event press conf…

The Ohio Athletic Commission announced they will begin an investigation into Brandon Saling, a fighter who stepped in on short notice to fight Roger Bowling at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey. Scott Coker made the announcement at the post-event press conference. Per MMAJunkie.com: “They’re going to launch a full investigation on Monday,” he said. “So that’s […]

UFC on FX 3 Fight Card: Thiago Silva Returns for Rematch with Brandon Vera

His suspension for attempting to cheat a drug test now expired, light heavyweight contender Thiago Silva will pick up right where he left off. Early Thursday morning, the UFC announced through its Twitter account that the Brazilian will meet Brand…

His suspension for attempting to cheat a drug test now expired, light heavyweight contender Thiago Silva will pick up right where he left off. Early Thursday morning, the UFC announced through its Twitter account that the Brazilian will meet Brandon Vera in a rematch at UFC on FX 3. After it was discovered that he had […]

MMA: Brandon Vera’s Open Door

They say when one door closes another door opens. Brandon Vera knows his door has slowly been shut after failing to secure a win in his last three fights. His contract with UFC has ended after a unanimous decision loss to Thiago Silva at UFC 125. Vera …

They say when one door closes another door opens. Brandon Vera knows his door has slowly been shut after failing to secure a win in his last three fights. His contract with UFC has ended after a unanimous decision loss to Thiago Silva at UFC 125. Vera is now backed to the drawing board, back […]

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MMA: Brandon Vera’s Open Door

Brandon Vera Speaks on UFC Return and Silva’s Failed Drug Test

Brandon Vera and Thiago Silva stepped into the cage against one another at UFC 125 this past January. Vera was dismantled by Silva, making it his third straight loss in the Octagon, and as a result, the UFC cut him from his contract. However, a strange…

Brandon Vera and Thiago Silva stepped into the cage against one another at UFC 125 this past January. Vera was dismantled by Silva, making it his third straight loss in the Octagon, and as a result, the UFC cut him from his contract. However, a strange thing happened after the fight. Silva failed his drug […]

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Brandon Vera Speaks on UFC Return and Silva’s Failed Drug Test