UFC light heavyweight Brandon Vera took a little time to speak with our friend Aaron Tru from MMAPrime.tv after corning one of his fighters at a Bellator event. Vera talked about a recent MCL injury that will keep him out of action until around July, and why he's hungrier than ever now since fans and critics thought he was washed up but he proved that he's not in his last fight with Shogun Rua. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionFisttacuff Radio Show 166: Brandon Vera, Matt Van Buren, Michele Gutierrez, George Castro
Tune into Fisttacuff Radio tonight for Episode 166 as we talk to guests Brandon Vera, Matt Van Buren, Michele Gutierrez, and George Castro 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT. Read More »
Glass Half Full: UFC on FOX 4 ratings hold steady
The UFC on FOX 4 event took place on Saturday night and turned out to be an event filled with drama, great finishes, and tremendous displays of heart and determination. That was just enough for the UFC on FOX 4 event to average 2.44 million viewers according to Nielsen Media Research numbers released by FOX. Read More »
Phil DeFries is ‘Over the Moon’ after his win over Oli Thompson at UFC on FOX 4 *VIDEO*
UFC heavyweight Phil DeFries (9-1, 1 NC) picked up his second win inside the Octagon over the weekend with a second round submission of Oli Thompson (9-4) at UFC on FOX 4 in Los Angeles. ProMMAnow.com's Dan "The Wolfman" Theodore spoke with Phil after the fight. Read More »
Life Meter: How much does Shogun Rua have left in the tank?
We watched Shogun Rua defeat a game Brandon Vera on Saturday night via TKO. I didn't think it would be an easy fight because Vera matches up pretty well with Rua stylistically, but I want to go back to UFC 139 when Rua lost a close unanimous decision against Dan Henderson. Read More »
UFC on FOX 4 live results and play-by-play
Today's UFC on FOX 4 fight card, emanating from Staples Center in Los Angeles, starts at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT airing LIVE on FUEL TV. The main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will air LIVE on FOX television. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua faces Brandon Vera in the main event, and Ryan Bader faces Lyoto Machida in the co-main event. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com UFC on FOX 4 staff picks
UFC on FOX 4 from Los Angeles pits Brandon Vera against former UFC light heavyweight champ Mauricio Shogun Rua in a battle for the number one contender spot for Rua's former belt. The ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) staff have made their picks on that fight as well as the rest of the main card that will be live on FOX. See if you agree with us! Read More »
UFC on FOX 4 weigh-in results
Weighs-in take place this afternoon at Los Angeles' Staples Center in support of UFC on FOX 4. Headliners Mauricio Shogun Rua and Brandon Vera will hit the scale as both men are seeking a shot at the UFC light heavyweight championship. In the hunt as well will be Ryan Bader and Lyota Machida. Read More »
Watch today’s UFC on FOX 4 weigh-ins live on ProMMAnow.com at 7 p.m. ET
Watch the UFC on FOX 4 weigh-ins LIVE on ProMMAnow.com today at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT, local time). Read More »
UFC on FOX 4: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua eyes title shot with impressive win over Brandon Vera
The UFC on FOX 4 event will be headlined by the light heavyweight bout between former champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon "The Truth" Vera. This is a bout with title implications according to UFC President Dana White. Which fighter will seize the moment? Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio returns with UFC on FOX 4 and XFC 19 analysis at 11p.m. EST tonight
Tonight is some good old fashioned man talk between Jack and Gary. Plenty to discuss as XFC 19 goes down in Charlotte tomorrow night! Corey Hill out of the main event last minute after several opponent changes. We will have a rundown of the entire card. UFC on FOX 4 is live and free Saturday night. We have Dan "The Wolfman" and Andrew Dominguez on the coverage and on the scene in L.A.. We will give you our pick on what the good and bad will be in L.A. Read More »
Watch today’s UFC on FOX 4 press conference on ProMMAnow.com
Today’s UFC on FOX 4 pre-fight press conference is being held at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles, California,and will stream LIVE on ProMMAnow.com at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT). UFC on FOX 4 headliners Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon Vera, along with co-headliners Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader, will be fielding questions from the media. Read More »
Video: UFC on FOX 4 open workouts
ProMMAnow.com was on hand for the UFC on FOX 4 open workouts in L.A. on Wednesday. Watch as light heavyweight headliners Brandon Vera and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, along with co-headliner Ryan Bader, and main card fighters Jamie Varner and Joe Lauzon, put in a workout in preparation for their bouts on Saturday. Read More »
FOX to debut the ‘Ref Cam’ at UFC on FOX 4
As a pioneer in production innovation, FOX Sports has used unique camera views like Catcher Cam, Diamond Cam and Gopher Cam to bring viewers closer to the excitement of the sports they love. Read More »
Fans cry foul: Machida-Bader added to UFC light heavyweight title mix
If they have not done it already today, Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader should thank their fans. UFC President Dana White has revised his former decision that the winner of Saturday night's main event between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon Vera would get the next light heavyweight title shot. The fans cried foul and the UFC President responded. Read More »
Dana White defends decision to award winner of Shogun Rua vs. Brandon Vera a title shot
UFC President Dana White confirmed on today's UFC on FOX 4 conference call the winner of Saturday's main event bout between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (20-6) and Brandon"The Truth" Vera (12-5, 1 NC) will get a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title. Read More »
UFC on FOX 4 media call with Shogun, Vera, Machida, Bader *AUDIO*
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held a conference call today to help promote Saturday's UFC on FOX 4 card headlined by a number one light heavyweight contender's bout between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Brandon "The Truth" Vera. Read More »
‘UFC on FOX 4: Road to the Octagon’ *VIDEO*
Live UFC fights are back on FOX this Saturday with “UFC on FOX 4: Shogun vs. Vera”. This episode of “UFC on FOX: Road to the Octagon” will take fans behind the scenes and into the training camps of UFC ... Read More »
Four huge questions going into UFC on FOX 4: Shogun vs. Vera
We take a look at four huge questions going into the UFC on FOX 4 event that will be headlined by a light heavyweight fight between former champion Shogun Rua and Brandon Vera. Read More »
‘UFC on FOX: Road to the Octagon’ premieres today at 2 p.m. ET
Live UFC fights are back on FOX next weekend with "UFC on FOX 4: Shogun vs. Vera". To get you ready for the action FOX is airing "UFC on FOX: Road to the Octagon" this afternoon (Sunday, July 29) at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. The show will take fans behind the scenes and into the training camps of UFC on FOX 4 headliners Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon Vera, and co-headliners Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader, as they prepare for their Aug. 4 light heavyweight match-ups which could hold title fight implications for the winners. Read More »
Ulysses ‘Useless’ Gomez signs with UFC, replaces Ian McCall at UFC on FOX 4 against John Moraga
The UFC announced that Ulysses "Useless" Gomez has signed with the promotion and will make his debut at UFC on FOX 4 against John Moraga. Gomez will be replacing Ian McCall who had to withdraw from the bout with an injury. Read More »
UFC’s ‘Road To The Octagon’ to air July 29th on FOX
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, a former UFC® and PRIDE® champion, is a mixed martial arts legend looking to launch a title run anew. Brandon “The Truth” Vera, once on the fast track to UFC stardom, seeks to redeem and rebuild a career that once seemed unstoppable. This summer, these two warriors meet in a light heavyweight main event on FOX, both hoping to re-establish their careers and find the road to future glory. Read More »