Yet another UFC fighter has tested positive for marijuana metabolites following a recent fight inside the Octagon. I know what you’re think but the answer it no, it was not Nick Diaz, the UFC 158 test results have not come back yet. Instead it was the former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter, Alex Caceres, who was coming off a split decision win over Kyung Ho Kang earlier this month at UFC on FUEL TV 8.
Last night the UFC scored big with UFC 158. Not only did one of the promotions biggest draw once again successfully defend his title but several worthy welterweight candidates also emerged. The entertaining event saw many things except one, a submission!
If you watched Saturday’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 you’ll understand why this week’s MMA Link club seems I bit heavy with article about Wanderlei Silva. The MMA legend along with his opponent Brian Stann put on a memorable performance in the night’s main event. Silva and Stann won the night’s bonus for “fight of the Night” but more importantly, they ended a below average night on a very high note.
In one of the most epic battles we’ve seen in the Octagon as of late. Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann put on a show, and gave a blueprint to other fighters how to keep a job in the UFC.
Heading into the final two fights of last night’s slow moving UFC on FUEL TV 8, the event looked destined to be a flop. Eight consecutive decisions including 4 split decisions had the fans inside the Saitama Super Arena and watching at home extremely restless. UFC President Dana White said it best when he tweeted “Next two fights hopefully save the night. BRUTAL!”
The Axe Murderer, Wanderlei Silva (34-12-1) returns to Japan for the first time since 2006 in the hopes of taking out Brian Stann (12-5) and reviving his crumbling legacy at UFC on Fuel TV 8. For the second time in just over a year the UFC returns to the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. A place Wanderlei Silva has fought 13 times prior to this weekend.
Another week of UFC action, and you can’t argue about the UFC on FUEL TV 8 card not being of PPV quality. This installment features important fights in the Middleweight division with Stann, Wandy, Okami and Lombard all in the mix. Plus we get the return of Diego Sanchez, and much more.
Coming off a big weekend in MMA, this week’s Link Club gives you a look at what happened this week not named UFC 157. That’s not to say you won’t find everything you need to know about Saturday’s historic event, just that they have it all covered.
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.
TUF Live Finale Weigh-in Results and Pictures
All the fighters for tomorrow’s TUF Live Finale were on weight as they stepped onto the scales inside the Pearl at the Palms. The 20 fighters, including 12 of the 16 TUF Live fighters will begin entering the Octagon tomorrow starting at 2:45pm PT / 5:45pm ET.
