Welterweight Josh Burkman failed to make weight today in Chicago at the official weigh-ins for UFC 90 “Silva vs. Cote”, weighing in at 173 pounds for his preliminary matchup against Pete Sell, two pounds over the 171-pound welterweight limit. Burkman was given one hour to drop the weight and weighed-in at the 171 pound limit [...]

UFC heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum has signed a new, five-fight contract with the UFC and will take on UFC newcomer Junior “Cigano” dos Santos at UFC 90 on October 25th in Chicago, according to Tatame.
According to Werdum, the new contract stipulates that he will receive a heavyweight title shot if he is victorious in his [...]