Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – The return of a heavyweight contender, a Brazilian turf war, and two crossroads battles in the 155-pound weight class highlight the final four bouts signed, sealed, and delivered for October 25th’s UFC 90 event at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
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Guillard Arrested on Drug Probation Violation
UFC lightweight contender Melvin Guillard was arrested Aug. 13 in Houston for violating probation on a 2007 drug charge
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir – Episode One Recap
CAUTION: SPOILERS INCLUDED – With former series champions such as Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans and Michael Bisping all making significant noise in their respective weight classes, it goes without saying that The Ultimate Fighter reality show has graduated some of the best young talent in mixed martial arts today. But what will become of the 32 fighters brought in to compete on the eighth season of the show, which premiered Wednesday on Spike TV? Let the journey to the finale begin.
Source:The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir – Episode One Recap
Nate Diaz – The Throwback
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – At just 23 years old, Nate Diaz has a lot of time left to do great things in the sport of mixed martial arts. But a hundred years from now, no matter what the rising lightweight star accomplishes, if you want a glimpse at who he is as a fighter, you may want to put his April 2nd bout with Kurt Pellegrino into the time capsule.
Source:Nate Diaz – The Throwback
Diaz and Neer Deliver in UFC Fight Night Main Event
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Two of mixed martial arts’ purest fighters locked up in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, and lightweight up and comers Nate Diaz and Josh Neer didn’t disappoint, with Diaz eking out a three round split decision in an entertaining bout that let the world know that at 155 pounds, the future is in good hands.
Pellegrino Talks 'Fight of the Night' Performance
Sherdog.com spoke exclusively with Kurt Pellegrino (Pictures) after his hard-fought victory over Thiago Tavares (Pictures) at UFC 88, which netted the lightweight “Fight of the Night” honors