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Rolles Gracie Signs With UFC, Debuts Against Mustapha Al-Turk in February
Oct 21, 2009 - 7:00 am ET | 25 Comments
Rolles Gracie Signs With UFC, Debuts Against Mustapha Al-Turk in February

Undefeated heavyweight prospect Rolles Gracie has signed with the UFC and is expected to make his Octagon debut against Mustapha Al-Turk at UFC 109 on February 6 in Las Vegas, according to MMA Weekly. Gracie

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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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Despite 0-2 Start and Near-.500 Record, Mostapha Al-Turk to Fight Again in UFC
Jun 17, 2009 - 11:36 am ET | 31 Comments
Despite 0-2 Start and Near-.500 Record, Mostapha Al-Turk to Fight Again in UFC

Despite back-to-back losses to Cheick Kongo and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic as well as a career record that hovers just above .500 at 6-5, Mostapaha Al-Turk will fight again in the UFC. "The UFC has said Mostapha will get another fight," said Al-Turk's manager Paul Ivens.

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Quick Hits: Complete Rumored Cast for TUF 10, UFC Interested in Barnett, Silva Wants Rematch With Franklin, and More
Jun 16, 2009 - 11:51 am ET | 35 Comments
Quick Hits: Complete Rumored Cast for TUF 10, UFC Interested in Barnett, Silva Wants Rematch With Franklin, and More

The complete rumored cast for TUF 10 has been revealed, Urijah Faber has been medically suspended until December 4th, the UFC is interested in Josh Barnett if he can beat Fedor, Wanderlei Silva is calling for a rematch with Rich Franklin, and much more in MMAFrenzy.com's latest Quick Hits.

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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 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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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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Mirko “Cro Cop” To Return at UFC 99 Against Mustapha al-Turk
May 18, 2009 - 5:01 pm ET | 44 Comments
Mirko “Cro Cop” To Return at UFC 99 Against Mustapha al-Turk

Heavyweight Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, who looked unimpressive in a three-fight UFC sting in 2007 that saw him go just 1-2, will return to the Octagon in June at UFC 99 in Cologne, Germany against Mustapha al-Turk.

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Quick Hits: Koscheck To Return at UFC 98, Duffee vs. Al-Turk Added to UFC 99, and More
Feb 27, 2009 - 2:03 pm ET | 15 Comments
Quick Hits: Koscheck To Return at UFC 98, Duffee vs. Al-Turk Added to UFC 99, and More

Welterweight Nick Thompson has signed with Strikeforce.
After undergoing a knee surgery following his UFC 92 loss to CB Dollaway, UFC middleweight Mike Massenzio will soon undergo neck surgery to repair several bulging discs that are causing stingers. He’ll be sidelined for six months to recover from the surgeries.
A heavyweight boxing match featuring Tim Sylvia and [...]

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Additional Bouts Confirmed For UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
Oct 31, 2008 - 2:06 pm ET | 29 Comments
Additional Bouts Confirmed For UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008

The UFC has officially confirmed additional bouts for UFC 92 “The Ultimate 2008″, which takes place on December 27th in Las Vegas and features Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva.
Added to the pay-per-view televised main card are bouts featuring The Ultimate Fighter 7 [...]

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Kongo Replaces Velasquez Against Al-Turk at UFC 92
Sep 24, 2008 - 3:24 pm ET | 26 Comments

UFC newcomer Mustafa Al-Turk (6-3) will make his UFC debut against fellow heavyweight Cheick Kongo (17-4-1) at UFC 92 on December 27th in Las Vegas.
Al-Turk, who recently vacated his Cage Rage heavyweight title to sign a four-fight deal with the UFC, was to take on up-and-coming heavyweight Cain Velasquez in December, but he will now [...]

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Cage Rage Champ Mustafa Al-Turk Signs With UFC, To Fight Cain Velasquez in December
Sep 22, 2008 - 1:00 pm ET | 21 Comments

Mustafa Al-Turk (6-3) has vacated the Cage Rage British heavyweight title and has signed a four-fight deal with the UFC according to MMA Weekly.
Al-Turk is expected to make his UFC debut in December at UFC Fight Night 16: UFC Fights for the Troops against undefeated heavyweight up-and-comer Cain Velasquez (4-0).
Following back-to-back losses to begin his [...]

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Cage Rage 27 Results: Phil Baroni Victorious In Welterweight Debut
Jul 14, 2008 - 10:00 am ET | 13 Comments

Phil Baroni def. Scott Jansen via KO – Round 1, 3:18
Neil Grove def. Robert “Buzz” Berry via TKO – Round 2, 1:29
Mustapha al Turk def. James McSweeney via TKO – Round 1, 2:06
Tom Watson def. John Phillips via unanimous decision
Stav Economou def. Piotr Kusmierz via unanimous decision
Robbie Olivier def. Ashleigh Grimshaw via submission – [...]

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