In his first video blog leading up to Saturday's fight card, UFC President Dana White takes us behind the scenes of UFC on FOX 7 where UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson defeated Gilbert Melendez in the main event. Read More »
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Madadi out, Jorge Masvidal vs. Michael Chiesa set for UFC on FOX 8 in Seattle
UFC officials have announced that a visa issue has prevented Reza Madadi from being able to compete in his UFC on FOX 8 bout against Michael Chiesa. Strikeforce veteran Jorge Masvidal has agreed to replace Madadi and fight Michael Chiesa on the card. Read More »
FUEL TV UFC TONIGHT Show Quotes – 5/14/13
On this week’s UFC TONIGHT, Kenny Florian and Chael Sonnen preview the upcoming UFC ON FX 8: BELFORT VS. ROCKHOLD. Plus, UFC legend Wanderlei Silva offers a response to Sonnen’s recent fight request. Plus, an exclusive interview with UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer. All that and a whole lot more on UFC TONIGHT. Read More »
UFC 159 fallout: Let’s play UFC matchmaker
We take a look at some of the winners and losers from UFC 159 and put on our UFC matchmaker hats to determine who they should face in their next outing in the octagon. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7 averages 3.7 million viewers, peaks at 4.7 million viewers
UFC on FOX 7 powered the network to a primetime win across key demographics this past Saturday night, including in Adults 18-49, according to Nielsen Media Research. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7 fallout: Let’s play UFC matchmaker
The UFC on FOX 7 event took place this past Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The fights at the event went as expected for the most part, but there were a few surprises in there as well. Some fighters put themselves in a great spot to make moves within their respective weight classes, others seemingly fell towards ultimate gatekeeper status. Read More »
Right Call: Ben Henderson clearly beat Gilbert Melendez at UFC on FOX 7
The UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson successfully defended his title on Saturday night with a split decision win over Gilbert Melendez. As usual, there was some controversy in the decision, I mean what else is new with a Ben Henderson fight right? Read More »
UFC on FOX 7 full fight video highlights
The UFC on FOX 7 event took place on Saturday night from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson defended his title via split decision over Gilbert Melendez. The event was action packed from start to finish, and featured a ton of highlight reel KO's. Read More »
Dana White UFC on FOX 7 post-fight media scrum (Video)
UFC President Dana White spoke with the media after the UFC on FOX 7 event that took place Saturday night at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. He spoke on the performance of Daniel Cormier, the controversial decision of the main event between Ben Henderson and Gilbert Melendez. Read More »
Dana White: Winner of Gray Maynard-TJ Grant fight will face Ben Henderson next
UFC President Dana White gave us a glimpse into the future at the UFC on FOX 7 post-fight press conference. He stated that the winner of GrayMaynard/TJ Grant fight at UFC 160 will fight Ben Henderson next for the lightweight title. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7 bonuses: Romero, Thomson, Brown and Mein earn $50K
The main event saw Ben Henderson retain his UFC lightweight title with a split decision win over Gilbert Melendez. However, there were four fighters that took home some extra change for their performances. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7 main card results: Benson Henderson edges Gilbert Melendez to retain title
The highly anticipated main event that would determine who is the best lightweight on the planet, did not disappoint as UFC champion Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez engaged in a five-round battle of attrition that saw the champion get the nod on the cards by way of split decision with scores of 47-48, 48-47, and 48-47. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7 LIVE results and play-by-play
UFC on FOX 7 takes place this evening at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., and is headlined with a lightweight title bout between current UFC 155 pound champ Benson Henderson and former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez. Read More »
UFC Live Stream: UFC on FOX 7 post-fight press conference
Shortly following tonight's UFC on FOX 7 main event title fight between Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez, the fighters will gather for the traditional post-fight press conference. ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) will host a live video stream of the proceedings. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7 LIVE weigh-in results and photos
UFC on FOX 7 fighter weigh-ins are being held this afternoon at California Theatre in San Jose, Calif. UFC on FOX 7 headliners Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez, along with co-headliners Daniel Cormier and Frank Mir, will be among those stepping on the scales to make their bouts official. Read More »
Video: Watch Friday’s UFC on FOX 7 weigh-in’s at 7 p.m. ET
The UFC on FOX 7 weigh-in's take place today at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT from the California Theatre in San Jose, California. You can watch the live video stream of the weigh-in's right here on ProMMAnow.com. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7 preview: Will Gilbert Melendez prove he’s the best with a win over Ben Henderson?
The UFC on FOX 7 main event will feature the UFC lightweight title fight between champion Ben Henderson and former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez. Henderson has proven he's the number one lightweight fighter in the world, but this is the opportunity Melendez has been seeking since toiling in the shadows of Strikeforce against mediocre competition. Will Melendez prove himself on Saturday night? Read More »
ProMMAnow.com UFC on FOX 7 staff picks
The ProMMAnow.com staff shares their thoughts and predictions on each of the UFC on FOX 7 main card bouts and one bonus preliminary card bout. It's a UFC vs. Strikeforce heavy fight card as several fighters from the now defunct Strikeforce promotion make their UFC debuts. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7: Dana White scrum and pre-fight interviews with Henderson, Melendez, Cormier, Mir and more
Check out UFC on FOX 7 pre-fight interviews with Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Nate Diaz, Gilbert Melendez and Jordan Mein. We've also got the pre-fight scrum with Dana White and staredowns from the press conference. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7: Gilbert Melendez talks having tools to beat Ben Henderson (Video)
UFC lightweight contender Gilbert Melendez will make his octagon debut on Saturday night at the UFC on FOX 7 event. He'll be taking on Ben Henderson for the UFC lightweight title in the main event. He appeared on FUEL TV's "Ultimate Insider" on Tuesday night and talked to Jon Anik about why he deserves the title shot as the final Strikeforce lightweight champion. Read More »
UFC on FOX 7 preview: Nate Diaz welcomes Josh Thomson back to UFC
We preview the UFC on FOX 7 lightweight fight between Nate Diaz and Strikeforce import Josh Thomson. The fight will take place on the main FOX card. Read More »
FUEL TV UFC Tonight Show Quotes – 4/16/13
On this week’s UFC TONIGHT, hosts Kenny Florian and Dominick Cruz break down the FOX UFC SATURDAY card. Plus, we’ve got an exclusive Jon Jones interview and much more. Read More »