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Eleven UFC 99 Fighters Issued Medical Suspensions
Jun 18, 2009 - 9:29 am ET | 1 Comment
Eleven UFC 99 Fighters Issued Medical Suspensions

11 of the 24 fighters who were in action on Saturday in Cologne, Germany at UFC 99 have been issued medical suspensions, including main event winner Rich Franklin, co-headliners Cain Velasquez and Cheick Kongo, and Mostapha Al-Turk, who suffered a controversial eye poke from eventual winner Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic.

The complete list of suspensions is provided after the jump…

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Cro Cop’s UFC Career Likely Over After Revealing DREAM Deal (Updated)
Jun 15, 2009 - 12:07 am ET | 34 Comments
Cro Cop’s UFC Career Likely Over After Revealing DREAM Deal (Updated)

Heavyweight Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic has likely fought for the last time in the UFC Octagon. Despite defeating Mostapha Al-Turk on Saturday at UFC 99 to fulfill a unique one-fight deal with the promotion, Cro Cop informed UFC President Dana White following the first-round TKO that he had signed a three-fight deal with Japan-based DREAM.

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UFC 99 Draws 12,800 For $1.3 Million Gate; Franklin, Silva, Swick, and Etim Awarded Bonuses
Jun 13, 2009 - 11:01 pm ET | 10 Comments
UFC 99 Draws 12,800 For $1.3 Million Gate; Franklin, Silva, Swick, and Etim Awarded Bonuses

UFC 99, which took place on Saturday at the Lanxess, Arena in Cologne, Germany, drew an official attendance of 12,800 for a $1.3 million live gate. UFC President Dana White announced the figures at the post-UFC 99 press conference. White also announced that $60,000 bonuses were awarded to Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva (Fight of the Night), Mike Swick (Knockout of the Night), and Terry Etim (Submission of the Night).

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Rich Franklin Outpoints Wanderlei Silva, Cain Velasquez Dominates Cheick Kongo at UFC 99
Jun 13, 2009 - 6:46 pm ET | 40 Comments
Rich Franklin Outpoints Wanderlei Silva, Cain Velasquez Dominates Cheick Kongo at UFC 99

In a clash of former champions, Rich Franklin defeated Wanderlei Silva via unanimous decision on Saturday in Cologne, Germany in the main event of UFC 99: The Comeback. Cain Velasquez, Mirko "Cro Cop", Mike Swick, Spencer Fisher, and Dan Hardy also picked up main card victories at the event.

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UFC 99 Live Results
Jun 13, 2009 - 11:31 am ET | 67 Comments
UFC 99 Live Results

UFC 99, headlined by Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva, is currently underway in Cologne, Germany. Continue reading after the jump for live results from the 12-bout card and stick around after the fights for MMAFrenzy.com's recap and post-UFC 99 news.

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UFC 99 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight
Jun 12, 2009 - 10:27 am ET | 35 Comments
UFC 99 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight

All 24 UFC 99 fighters, including headliners Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin, successfully made weight on Friday at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany for their bouts, which take place at the venue on Saturday and air live on pay-per-view.

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UFC 99 Live Weigh-In Video
Jun 12, 2009 - 9:30 am ET | 4 Comments
UFC 99 Live Weigh-In Video

On Friday, all 24 UFC 99 fighters, including headliners Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva, will weigh-in at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany to make their bouts official for Saturday's pay-per-view card. The fighters are set to hit the scales at 10am ET. Watch the UFC 99 weigh-ins of MMAFrenzy.com by clicking here.

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UFC 99 Will Air on Setanta in UK on Saturday
Jun 12, 2009 - 9:00 am ET | 7 Comments
UFC 99 Will Air on Setanta in UK on Saturday

As a follow up to yesterday's post regarding the broadcast of UFC 99 in the UK, the UFC has announced the event will air on Setanta as scheduled. There were serious doubts whether Setanta would survive until Saturday to air the card, but it appears they'll be around at least one more day to air the event, which is taking place in Cologne, Germany and features 6 UK fighters.

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Dana White: UFC 99 Will Be on TV in UK
Jun 11, 2009 - 9:51 am ET | 43 Comments
Dana White: UFC 99 Will Be on TV in UK

With Setanta Sports, the UFC's television partner in the UK, reportedly on the verge of collapse due to financial issues, concerns have been raised over whether UFC 99, will air in the country. According to UFC President Dana White, UFC 99 "will be on TV" in the UK.

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Cro Cop vs. Al-Turk Official For UFC 99
Jun 1, 2009 - 2:06 pm ET | 10 Comments
Cro Cop vs. Al-Turk Official For UFC 99

As reported in May, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic will return to the Octagon at UFC 99 on June 13 in Cologne, Germany against Mustapha Al-Turk. From UFC.com: "After weeks of speculation, the news is finally official – international superstar Mirko Cro Cop is returning to the UFC."

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