Having established itself as a feeder org for the UFC, RFA continues onward in finding new talent and allowing former Octagon warriors a stage to work their way back to the big show. We’ve got a small roster for the RFA 10 event on Friday, but a potent one none-the-less.
Wisconsin isn’t exactly a hot bed of MMA, but the fighters they do have always come to fight with a vengeance. That’s what we got tonight at RFA 8, with alumni from Roufusport and other Wisconsin training centers coming to show the world that they’re a force to be dealt with. If you happened to miss the action, don’t sweat it, as we’ve always got your back. Check out how the night went below.
A driver in Crystal Lake, Illinois owes us a RFA 8 main event! With the marquee set as Sergio Pettis vs. “The Big Frog” Jeff Curran, Curran was forced to pull out of this title bout when someone struck and nearly killed his faithful hound. With Curran pulled from the gym for emergency surgery and assistance to his pooch, Pettis faces a new threat in Dillard Pegg in the new RFA 8 main event, along with a strong cast of Wisconsin fighters filling out the main card.
Resurrection Fighting Alliance wants to be thought of as the “feeder” league for the UFC and tonight’s RFA 7 showcased many potential prospects. Local star and event headliner Brandon Thatch garnered the majority of the attention and for good reason. Thatch recently got the seal of approval from UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, who said that Thatch could be in the UFC right now.
Bellator 100 Weigh-in Pictures
Last night the fighters for tonight’s Bellator 100 stepped onto the scales with all 24 fighters making weight. The historic 100th event for Bellator takes places tonight from the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona and features an all welterweight main card on Spike TV.
UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Weigh-in Pictures
Due to a previously scheduled Arena Football game at the HP Pavilion, today’s UFC on FOX 7 weigh-ins were held less than a mile away at the California Theater. The small theater was completely filled with cheering fans and all the fighters they came to see made weight.
The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Weigh-in Pictures
Amidst everything else going on, the UFC has themselves a busy day today with the UFC on FX 6 taking place in Australia and The Ultimate Fighter 16 finale weigh-ins. All 24 fighters made weight today for tomorrow’s event that will crown The Ultimate Fighter 16 welterweight winner.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 Weigh-in Results and Photos
SAN JOSE, Cal. – Still recovering from Saturday’s UFC 148, MMAValor.com was inside the HP Pavilion for today’s UFC on FUEL TV 4 weigh-ins. A few of the fighters would need to step onto the scale behind a towel but all 22 fighters on the UFC on FUEL TV 4 fight card made weight.
TUF Live Finale Live Results and Event Pictures
The long grind of the first live version of The Ultimate Fighter ends tonight at the TUF Live Finale in Las Vegas. Featuring 12 of the 16 TUF Live contestants, the 10 bout card will be headlined by an important match-up in the welterweight division between Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann.
