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 Big in Brazil: UFC's Global Expansion Continues
Back in 2009, Ultimate Fighting Championship held 20 events, with only 3 of them being international (outside North America).
Four years later, the UFC are expected to meet the landmark of 35 events in 2013. Fight cards in Japan, United Kingdom, Sweden and Brazil are now a common sight for international fans, which only proves… |
 Leonard Garcia Signs with Legacy Fighting Championship
VFD Sports Marketing athlete Leonard Garcia has officially signed with Legacy Fighting Championship.
After six consecutive appearances inside the Octagon, Leonard Garcia will be looking for a new challenge with the Texas-based Legacy FC (also known as LFC).
Garcia is excited to start his journey with Legacy FC, with… |
 Donald Cerrone vs. KJ Noons and Other Great UFC Fights in May
After four outstanding events in April, it’s time to turn the page to the month of May. Unlike in April, the UFC have only two events scheduled this month – UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold in Brazil, and UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva II. Both of those cards are of supreme magnitude, which will once again attract millions… |
 VFD Sports Marketing Welcomes UFC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson to MusclePharm
UFC Lightweight champion Ben Henderson rose to stardom in 2012 with a series of high profile victories inside the Octagon. Henderson has defended his title three consecutive times, and is now widely regarded as one of the top MMA athletes on the planet, regardless of weight division.
That’s exactly why MusclePharm have… |
 UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen Predictions from VFD Sports Marketing
UFC 159 takes place this weekend (Saturday) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event is headlined by the UFC Light Heavyweight title fight between Jon “Bones” Jones and Chael Sonnen.
From top to bottom, UFC 159 has all the attributes to become card of the year. VFD Sports Marketing athlete Leonard… |
 Media Round-Up: Leonard Garcia Pre-Fight at UFC 159
Erik Perez may be out of UFC 159 fight with Johnny Bedford due to injury, but Team VFD will still have one valuable representative on Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey – Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia.
Known for his exciting style and multiple Fight Night awards, Leonard Garcia can be easily labeled as one of… |
 Client Spotlight - 1LAW Joins VFD Sports Marketing Family
We are proud to announce that 1LAW is now a member of VFD Sports Marketing family.
Operating in Utah and Nevada, 1LAW has long-established itself as the most professional, efficient, reliable and trustworthy attorney office in that area. 1LAW specializes in a wide array of legal practices – from car accidents & personal… |
Before and After - Clay "The Carpenter" Guida
UFC athletes will be the first to say that the actual “15 minutes of fighting” is the easy part of their job description. It’s the grueling preparation process that serves as the ultimate test for their will power, physical strength and mental toughness.
Cutting weight (while staying on a strict diet), hours… |
 UFC on FOX 7 Predictions from VFD Marketing
This weekend, UFC returns to the biggest stage of them all – FOX Sports.
Seventh edition of UFC on FOX is headlined by the lightweight title scrap between Ben Henderson and Gilbert Melendez, as Frank Mir welcomes Daniel Cormier to the UFC in the co-main event of the night (heavyweight bout).
Nate Diaz is also… |
 Travis Browne Victorious at TUF 17 Finale
VFD Marketing fighter, Travis "Hapa" Browne, recorded his fifth victory inside the Octagon, this time knocking out the former UFC Heavyweight title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga.
Browne was by far the superior fighter inside the Octagon, as the finish due to elbow strikes saw Gonzaga getting KO'd for the first time in more than… |
Did You Know? Great Ways to Watch UFC Online
Ultimate Fighting Championship always sticks to the highest standards when it comes to production quality. From the broadcast itself to all the camera angles inside the Octagon – everything is carefully calculated.
That’s exactly why so many sports fans are enjoying the UFC product. It’s always on the pinnacle… |
 10 Facts You Should Know About Browne vs. Gonzaga
It’s fight week! On April 13, VFD Sports Marketing athlete Travis Browne will step inside the Octagon to face Gabriel Gonzaga in the co-main event of TUF 17 Finale event in Las Vegas, Nevada. This much anticipated Heavyweight encounter is highly important for both fighters, as they are looking to secure their spot in the mix for… |
 VFD Sports Marketing Wishes Diego the Best of Luck Against Pablo Garza in Sweden
Tonight, VFD Sports Marketing athlete Diego "Boom" Brandao will step inside the UFC Octagon for the fourth time in his career, facing Pablo Garza on the main card of UFC on Fuel TV 9 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Brandao will be looking to prove he's one of the top fighters in the UFC Featherweight division. The match-up between Diego… |
 Clay Guida Comes On Top in an Epic Bar Room Brawl
Work of a modern-day UFC fighter doesn’t end in the gym or inside the ring. It’s a day to day process that requires a lot of commitment and a high-level professionalism. Media obligations, fan interaction, fight promotion, sponsorships… you name it.
VFD Marketing athlete Clay Guida is a perfect example of… |
 TUF 17 Finale Preview: Bart Palaszewski Stays Committed to the Octagon
In less than two weeks, Bart Palaszewski will return to the UFC Octagon, facing Cole Miller at TUF 17 Finale event in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be the fourth time “Bartimus” sets his foot on the ultimate proving ground for fighters, with sights on getting back on track in the UFC Featherweight division.
Born… |
 Leonard Garcia - Five Best Fights
Winning is everything in the UFC. From multiplying your fight night paycheck to step by step becoming a title contender.
However, there’s something that is just as important – delivering fans the performance they paid for.
VFD Marketing athlete Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia is just one of those fighters… |
 List of UFC Dates in April Featuring VFD Sports Athletes
Nick Diaz’s UFC 158 main event clash with Georges St. Pierre was the highlight of VFD Sports Marketing calendar in March, but things are expected to get even more interesting this coming April.
No less than four VFD athletes - Travis Browne, Bart Palaszewski, Diego Brandao, Erik Perez and Leonard Garcia are all scheduled… |
 VFD Marketing Congratulates MusclePharm for Signing Endorsement Deal with Colin Kaepernick
VFD Marketing agency congratulates MusclePharm for signing multi-year endorsement deal with the NFL San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
MusclePharm is an official nutritional supplement supplier of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) since 2011. MP works closely with VFD Marketing as its exclusive… |
 UFC and SafeAuto Renew Sponsorship Agreement for 2013
Based on official UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Press Release
Las Vegas, NV – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) announced a sponsorship renewal with SafeAuto Insurance through 2013. Under this agreement, SafeAuto will have a sponsorship presence at six UFC events throughout the year, including Octagon®… |
 Clay Guida Represents MusclePharm at Arnold Classic 2013 Expo (Photos)
When talking about fan-favorites, Clay “The Carpenter” Guida is the first name that comes to mind. Veteran of five Fight of the Night awards in the UFC, Guida has long established himself as a household name.
The fact that ”The Carpenter” is a two-time laureate of Tequila Cazadores Spirit Award (previously given… |
 Doing the Second Hardest Job in MMA
MMA is a challenging sport, but at the same time it's also extremely satisfying -- for both athletes and their managers. It surely holds the best value in sports marketing, thanks to an incomparable exposure within the 18-35 demographic sector and a worldwide appeal.
VFD partners John Fosco and Elie Deshe took marketing opportunities… |
 Interview with John Fosco of VFD Marketing: MMA Delivers the Best Value in Sports Marketing
Speaking in an interview with Examiner.com, VFD Marketing partner, John Fosco, shared thoughts about the business aspect of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), and how VFD Sports has cemented its status as the leading agency in this sport.
MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world, constantly delivering strong exposure numbers within… |
 Travis Browne Signs an Exclusive Sponsorship Deal with Triumph United
Top UFC heavyweight and VFD Marketing athlete, Travis “Hapa” Browne, is no stranger to danger when it comes to going toe-to-toe with some of the best inside the Octagon. Big Papa Hapa went undefeated for five straight fights in the UFC, with three first round victories.
Browne’s evolution as a fighter continues… |
 Top 5 Nick Diaz Fights
Later this evening in Montreal, Nick Diaz and Georges St. Pierre will finally lock horns inside the Octagon. While the anticipation to this fight is about to reach to all-time heights, it would be a good idea to look back at what brought VFD Marketing athlete Nick Diaz to this moment in first place.Diaz is widely recognized as… |
 VFD Sports' Nick Diaz Stars in UFC 158 Countdown
Former Strikeforce Welterweight champion Nick Diaz is an enigmatic figure. Fans, Fighters and MMA experts alike are all trying to solve the puzzle that makes Nick Diaz a fighter with probably the most magnetic personality in MMA today. This Saturday, Nick Diaz will step inside the Octagon to face Georges “Rush” St.… |
 Erik Perez Takes on Johnny Bedford on April 27
Erik Perez is on fire.Three consecutive victories inside the Octagon. All finishes. There’s no doubt ‘El Goyito’ is getting close to the long-awaited shot at the title.On April 27th, Perez will be looking to improve his UFC record to 4-0, facing the always dangerous Johnny Bedford. Both fighters are well-known… |
 Nick Diaz's Metal Mulisha Walk-Out Shirt Released for UFC 158
Nick Diaz will walk into the biggest fight of his professional career wearing a brand new walkout T-Shirt design from his long-time sponsors at Metal Mulisha. Diaz will be fighting the French-Canadian superstar Georges St. Pierre for the UFC Welterweight title at UFC 158 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Founded in 1996, Metal Mulisha… |
 Leonard Garcia Set to Battle Cody McKenzie at UFC 159
Every time Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia steps inside the UFC Octagon, it’s a show. Known for his guns-blazing style of striking, Garcia is without a doubt the fighter everyone wants to see – win, lose or draw.On April 27th, Garcia will return to the cage, facing Cody McKenzie at UFC 159. This will be Bad… |
 Top 5 Fights Featuring VFD Sports Marketing Athletes
VFD Sports Marketing fighters can be easily labelled as “the bonus hunters”. That’s because nearly every fight involving #TeamVFD fighters wins KO of the Night, Submission of the Night, or Fight of the Night. In fact, we have the most decorated roster when it comes to fight night awards, not speaking about three Fight… |
 Interview with VFD Marketing Partner Elie Deshe by MMA Mania
The topics of management and sponsorships are always attracting attention from fans and the media alike. Fans want to know who (and how) supports their heroes, while the media are constantly trying to get a more in-depth idea of what’s going on ‘behind the scenes’. So what makes VFD Marketing such an interesting… |
 UFC 157 Preview: Rousey vs. Carmouche
Ultimate Fighting Championship is the biggest MMA promotion on the planet. For over two decades, hundreds of elite fighters tested their skills inside the Octagon in multiple weight divisions.This Saturday, the UFC will celebrate another important landmark in its rich history. For the first time ever, two women will compete on the biggest… |
 Donald Cerrone vs. KJ Noons Announced for UFC 160 in Las Vegas
Donald Cerrone will get that belt. No matter what.Cowboy came short against Anthony Pettis at UFC on FOX 6, but the former WEC Lightweight title challenger is already back in the training room, now getting in shape for his next opponent – KJ Noons.Cerrone will welcome the former Strikeforce fighter and EliteXC title holder to… |
 Jon Jones Does the Harlem Shake with Jackson-Winkeljohn's MMA
If you are curious about what it looks like for top UFC fighters to get in on a social phenomenon, wait no more. Led by UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones, the guys at Jackson-Winkeljohn's MMA released their own version of the Harlem Shake. Jones leads the way in the beginning, and is quickly joined in by other top… |
 5 Tips for Enjoying UFC on FUEL TV in Sweden
On April 6th, VFD Marketing fighter Diego Brandao will travel to Stockholm, Sweden, facing Pablo Garza LIVE on Fuel TV. The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner will be looking to get his second straight victory inside the Octagon, with sights on establishing himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC Featherweight division.
This… |
 Guida & Palaszewski Booked for Fights in April
Less than twenty-four hours after the announcement of Travis Browne vs. Gabriel Gonzaga for the upcoming TUF 17 Finale event, two more bouts involving VFD Marketing fighters came into public knowledge this afternoon.
Fresh off his victory over Hatsu Hioki at UFC on FOX 6, Fan favorite, and one of the top 145’ers on the… |
 Browne vs. Gonzaga Set For The Ultimate Fighter Finale
Shortly after headlining the stacked UFC on FX fight card in Minneapolis, Minnesota, VFD Marketing heavy-hitter Travis “Hapa” Browne will make his Octagon return against the former UFC Heavyweight title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga.
The fight will be featured on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 17 finale, which… |
 VFD Marketing Well Represented as UFC Fighter Rankings Released
Rankings are always a hot topic for discussion in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Who’s the best fighter in his weight class? Who should be the next man in line for a title shot? Those are tough questions many of us would find hard to answer.
That’s exactly why the Ultimate Fighting Championship called up 90 MMA… |
 The Weekly Chirp Jan 28 - Feb 3
Welcome back to the latest edition of VFD Marketing’s Weekly Chirp where we round up the past weeks tweets by VFD Marketing’s athletes. The Super Bowl has come and go. Congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens, but now we can get back to the sport and the athletes we truly care about. If you haven’t… |
 GUIDA DEFEATS HIOKI AT UFC ON FOX 6
VFD Sports athlete Clay Guida was victorious in his debut in the UFC Featherweight division last night at UFC on FOX 6. Guida won a split-decision victory over top contender Hatsu Hioki. The win served as Guida's announcement to his hometown fans that he is ready to challenge all-comers at 145 pounds.
"It felt great… |
 EXCLUSIVE: CLAY GUIDA'S WALKOUT MUSTACHE AT UFC ON FOX 6
Our media partners at FIGHTLAND have released the first look at VFD Sports star Clay Guida and his new look for his fight tonight at UFC on FOX 6. Always the showman, Guida does not dissapoint with his epic mustache.
Look for Guida to make his Featherweight debut tonight in his hometown of Chicago, and stay tuned to VFD… |
 CLAY GUIDA: INSIDE THE NUMBERS
By Keith Gothard
Photo by Wilson Fox
As the days pass over this chilly January in Chicago, there's not much for most of us to look forward to in Illinois this time of year besides spring. This year though is different, well at least for the thousands of MMA fans here in the Chicagoland area it is. In less than two weeks our… |
 CERRONE & GUIDA LEAD UFC ON FOX 6
Next Saturday at UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago, two VFD Sports athletes will have the opportunity to make big statements to begin 2013. Clay Guida returns to his hometown for the first time in years and Donald Cerrone will square off against an opponent he has long awaited for in Anthony Pettis.In late September 2012, VFD Sports broke… |
 ERIK PEREZ DEFEATS BYRON BLOODWORTH AT UFC 155
Three UFC appearances, three first round victories for VFD Sports star Erik Perez. The Monterrey, Mexico native won his most impressive fight to date last night at UFC 155 in Las Vegas. Cheered on by thousands of his fellow countrymen, Perez dominated the fight from the beginning, scoring a takedown of Bloodworth and never… |
 UFC 155 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
UFC 155 will take place this Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, headlined by the Heavyweight title fight between Junior “Cigano” dos Santos and Cain Velasquez.
VFD Sports fighters – Erik Perez and Leonard Garcia will also compete on the card. Perez will square off against Byron Bloodworth… |
 A VERY GUIDA CHRISTMAS CARD
Not much else to say here. Merry Christmas from Clay Guida and the rest of the VFD Sports Marketing family! |
 UFC PRESENTS ERIK PEREZ WITH LUCHA LIBRE MASK
Wearing a Lucha Libre mask is a time-honored tradition in Mexico. It is with that in mind that VFD Sports star Erik Perez travelled to his native land and met with the family responsible for making the original Lucha Libre masks.
As Perez readies for UFC 155 this weekend in Las Vegas, he will take the Luchador spirit… |
 FEAR THE FIGHTER RELEASE ERIK PEREZ WALKOUT TEE FOR UFC 155
Fast-rising Bantamweight star Erik "El Goyito" Perez will be walking out in a special Mexican T-shirt made by Fear The Fighter. Celebrating his heritage as the UFC's only Mexican-born fighter, the FTF shirt shows classic Mexican iconography.
"I'm excited to be sponsored by Fear The Fighter," Perez said. "In a very… |
 FIGHTLAND PRESENTS: TRAVIS BROWNE BEFORE & AFTER
FIGHTLAND, a new website from Vice Media, has released a new series called "Before and After" featuring exclusive looks at the world of UFC fighters directly before and after their big fights.
The first subject of this series was VFD Sports star Travis Browne, who was headlining a UFC on FX event in Minneapolis. While… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP DEC 3-9
VFD Sports welcomes you to the latest edition of the Weekly Chirp, where we recap all of your favorite VFD Sports athletes social media posts. There is plenty of action to get to, here’s what happened this past week:Newest VFD Sports athlete, Landon Vannata, “photobombs” fellow VFD Sports teammates Diego Brandao… |
 DIAZ VS HENDERSON FIGHT PREVIEW
By Anton Gurevich
Ultimate Fighter 5 winner and VFD Sports athlete Nate Diaz is one of the most recognizable figures in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, with 16 UFC appearances under his belt. This weekend (December 8th), the man from Stockton, California, will have the biggest fight of his Mixed Martial Arts career, facing… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP NOV 26 - DEC 2
Welcome back to the latest edition of the VFD Sports Weekly Chirp for the week of November 26-December 2. Plenty of action to recap so let’s not waste any more time!Bart ‘Bartimus’ Palaszewski reminds us all via twitter to not volunteer to drive your friends to the airport until they tell you what time they need… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP NOV 12-18
Plenty of action to recap this past week at VFD Sports, let’s get to it:Clay ‘The Carpenter’ Guida snapped a picture with drummer Yesod Williams of the reggae band Pepper.Leonard ‘Bad Boy’ Garcia tweets that training camp is going great and that he misses his daughter. Garcia is preparing for his… |
 VFD SPORTS SIGNS TOP PROSPECT LANDON VANNATA
VFD Sports is excited to announce the signing of Landon Vannata as the newest member of the VFD Sports roster. Vannata, 20, was born in New Jersey, grew up in Florida and now resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he trains with VFD Sports’ own Coach Mike Winkeljohn and Greg Jackson at Jackson-Winkeljohn MMA.Vannata looks to… |
 UFC 154 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
By Anton Gurevich
UFC 154 will take place on Saturday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, headlined by Georges St. Pierre’s first fight in over a year. Montreal is widely-regarded as the Mecca of Mixed Martial Arts, with thousands of fans traveling from all over the world to see their heroes going toe-to-toe… |
 MUSCLEPHARM TO SPONSOR SIX FIGHTERS AT UFC 154
This Saturday night welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre will return and compete inside the octagon for the first time since April 2011 against interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit. Condit has been training with VFD Sports’ own Coach Mike Winkeljohn at Jackson-Winkeljohn MMA in Albuquerque to prepare for this fight.UFC… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP NOV 5-11
Plenty of big news in the world of VFD Sports this past week. Here’s what happened:Leonard ‘Bad Boy’ Garcia tweets this picture of himself, Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone and crew as Garcia and Cerrone are both preparing for upcoming bouts. Garcia squares off against Cody McKenzie December 29th in… |
 COWBOY CERRONE FACES ANTHONY PETTIS AT UFC ON FOX 6
One of the top 155’ers on the planet, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, will finally get the fight he wanted.That’s right, Cowboy will step inside the Octagon to face no other than the former WEC Lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis (15-2 in MMA), in a fight that will take place at UFC on FOX 6 on… |
 CLAY GUIDA SCHEDULED FOR UFC ON FOX 6 IN CHICAGO
VFD Sports fighter Clay Guida is set to make his Featherweight debut in the UFC Octagon at UFC on FOX 6, taking place in Chicago on January 26. Guida will take on top contender Hatsu Hioki in a fight that is sure to dazzle Guida's hometown fans.
"I couldn't be more excited to fight in Chicago," Guida said. "There… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP OCT 29 - NOV 4
Plenty of action to recap this past week, so let’s dive right in:Erik ‘Goyito’ Perez is shown in this photo via twitter training for his bout at UFC 155 against Byron Bloodworth in Las Vegas on December 29th. How sharp does Perez look in his new suits?It was also announced that Leonard ‘Bad Boy’ Garcia… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP OCT 22-28
Welcome to the latest edition of VFD Sports’ Weekly Chirp, recapping the past weeks tweets, photos and video updates from your favorite VFD Sports athletes. It was a busy week last week so let’s get to it:Edson Barboza Jr. posts this video from his website discussing his future and thanking his fans for their support.Donald… |
 ERIK PEREZ SET TO FACE BYRON BLOODWORTH AT UFC 155
Four months after his famous victory over Ken Stone at UFC 150, VFD Sports athlete Erik Perez will step inside the Octagon for the third time in his career, this time facing Byron Bloodworth at the super-stacked UFC 155 fight card on December 29th. Bloodworth is coming off a loss to Mike Easton, and will definitely try to prove his… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP OCT 15-21
Here is what happened last week in the world of VFD Sports:Diego ‘BoOM’ Brandao thanks his fans for all of their support at UFC 153 as he defeated Joey Gambino via unanimous decision in this post.Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone posted this picture via twitter of himself and Carlos Condit after a great sparring session.Erik… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP OCT 8-14
By Justin Diamond
The past week was very exciting and eventful for VFD Sports and VFD athletes.Travis ‘Hapa’ Browne announced via twitter that he will thankfully not need surgery due to an injury sustained while fighting fellow VFD athlete Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva at UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis last weekend.Bart… |
 DIEGO BRANDAO DEFEATS JOEY GAMBINO AT UFC 153
VFD Sports fighter Diego Brandao defeated Joey Gambino via unanimous decision at UFC 153 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brandao dominated each round by landing big shots and controlling the ground. Give credit to Gambino for hanging tough despite having bombs dropped on him by Brandao throughout the fight.
With… |
 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DIEGO BRANDAO'S FIGHT AT UFC 153
By Anton Gurevich
The UFC returns to Brazil this weekend (October 13th), headlined by the highly-intriguing fight between Anderson Silva and Stephan Bonnar. The Ultimate Fighter winner and VFD Sports fighter Diego “Boom” Brandao is fighting on the same card, facing Joey Gambino LIVE on FX. This is a highly important… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP OCTOBER 1
Welcome back to the second installment of the VFD Sports Weekly Chirp for the week of 10/1.Last week was a huge week for VFD Sports athletes, but if you follow VFD on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram you already knew that.VFD Sports athletes that did not participate this weekend in Minneapolis still had plenty going on as… |
 TRAVIS BROWNE VISITS MINNESOTA VIKINGS PRACTICE
By Justin Diamond
Heavyweight hopeful and VFD Sports fighter Travis ‘Hapa’ Browne paid a visit to the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday before he takes on fellow VFD Sports fighter Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva Friday night on FX at the Target Center.That morning before practice, Vikings head coach Lesley Frazier… |
 TRAVIS BROWNE'S KEYS TO VICTORY VS. BIGFOOT SILVA
By Anton Gurevich
This Friday, VFD Sports’ heavy-hitter Travis “Hapa” Browne will enter the Octagon for the sixth time in his UFC career, facing Antonio Silva in the main event of UFC on FX 5 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Fresh off his Submission of the Night victory over Chad Griggs at last… |
 THE WEEKLY CHIRP SEPTEMBER 24
Welcome to the inaugural edition of VFD Sports Weekly Chirp, a social media recap of the past week pertaining to all things VFD Sports and VFD Athletes. Here is a roundup of what happened during the week of September 24, 2012:Edson Barboza Jr. teaches us why exercise alone is not good for you in this feature article he tweeted… |
 CLAY GUIDA ANNOUNCES MOVE TO UFC FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION
Clay "The Carpenter" Guida announced this morning that he will begin fighting at the 145 pound Featherweight division in the UFC. The VFD Sports star has been a long-time fan favorite and top contender in the Lightweight division and he feels that now is the perfect time to take on a new challenge.
"The Carpenter is going… |
 SAFEAUTO ANNOUNCES 'VIP AT THE UFC' WINNER
VFD Sports exclusive sponsor SafeAuto Insurance announced they will be sending Michael Schweigert and friend Frank Horak to Minneapolis to watch SafeAuto Fight Team members and VFD Sports fighters, Travis ‘Hapa’ Browne and Bart ‘Bartimus’ Palaszewski as they compete in the octagon at UFC on FX 5.Schweigert and… |
 VFD FIGHTERS HAVE BUSY OCTOBER AHEAD
September has been a very peculiar month for the UFC. With the first-ever cancellation of an event taking place over Labor Day weekend, MMA fans have had to turn to the beginning of football season to get their contact-sport fix. All of that is about to change at around the same time as the leaves outside do.
While… |
 PALASZEWSKI READY TO RETURN TO ACTION
For VFD Sports fighter Bart Palaszewski, October 5 can't come soon enough. It is on that day that Bartimus will return to the UFC Octagon as he battles Diego Nunes, in what promises to be a barn-burner between two featherweight sluggers.
As he prepares for his upcoming fight in Minneapolis during UFC on FX 5, Bartimus… |
 MIKE WINKELJOHN SIGNS WITH VFD SPORTS
VFD Sports announced today that legendary mixed martial arts coach Mike Winkeljohn has signed with the sports marketing company. "Coach Wink" is the first coach to sign with VFD Sports, as he brings a unique skillset and personally trains many of the VFD athletes, as well as other top UFC champions and fighters.
"We are… |
 NATE DIAZ TO GET LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT AT UFC ON FOX 5
No stranger to headlining UFC on FOX events, VFD Sports athlete Nate Diaz will get his long-coveted shot at the Lightweight title this December as he takes on Benson Henderson at UFC on FOX 5.
While the venue is still TBD, Diaz has had his sights set on this fight since he defeated Jim Miller at UFC on FOX 3. … |
 CERRONE & PEREZ PROVIDE KO FIREWORKS AT UFC 150
Fighting at home was all the motivation that Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone needed to overcome some vicious punches against Melvin Guillard, and recover quick enough to provide a world-class knockout in front of his friends and family. In what quickly became an epic night for VFD Sports, both Cowboy and Erik "Goyito" Perez provided the… |
 FOSCO'S PICKS: UFC 150
VFD Sports' resident MMA expert, John Fosco gives his breakdown of three upcoming UFC fights. In this weeks edition, he discusses UFC 150 taking place in Denver, Colorado on August 11:
KEN STONE VS. ERIK PEREZ: "Crowd pleasing fight that will come down to Goyo's shots adding up and ultimately dropping… |
 VFD SPORTS RELEASES FIRST IMAGES OF CERRONE AND PEREZ'S UFC 150 FIGHT SHORTS
Heading into this weekends big match-ups at UFC 150, VFD Sports has released the first images of the fight shorts that Donald Cerrone and Erik Perez will be wearing in their respective fights.
Both fighters will be sponsored by VFD Sports exclusive sponsors MusclePharm, SafeAuto Insurance, and Bodybuilding.com. Cerrone… |
UFC 150 COUNTDOWN FEATURES CERRONE VS. GUILLARD
With UFC 150 drawing near this weekend in Denver, the Countdown to UFC 150 is on-air and features an inside look into the evening's co-main event. VFD Sports athlete Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone is slated to face his former teammate Melvin Guillard.
In the video, both fighters talk about their preparations leading up… |
 COWBOY CERRONE DISCUSSES UPCOMING FIGHT WITH MELVIN GUILLARD
As Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone prepares to fight Melvin Guillard in the co-main event in this Saturday's UFC 150, the VFD Sports athlete discussed with MMA Weekly his feelings on fighting a former teammate, as well as his plans for fights down the road.
Cerrone is no stranger to the spotlight, as he is one of the most popular fighters… |
 TRAVIS BROWNE BEHIND THE SCENES WITH NORM MACDONALD AND SAFEAUTO
As the SafeAuto Insurance commercial featuring VFD Sports stars Travis Browne and Bart Palaszewski is currently airing, SafeAuto has released a behind-the-scenes video featuring Browne and comedian Norm MacDonald. Not many people are a match for Browne, and Norm's friend Josh is no exception. Full video below:
… |
 VFD SPORTS SIGNS ERIK "GOYITO" PEREZ
VFD Sports Marketing is proud to announce the signing of budding UFC Bantamweight star Erik "Goyito" Perez. Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, Perez brings his strong Thai boxing skills to the Octagon, where he is looking to remain undefeated in UFC competition.
Goyito's next fight is coming up in Denver on August… |
 TRAVIS BROWNE NOW FACES BIGFOOT SILVA AT UFC ON FX 5
Two VFD Sports Athletes will face-off in the Octagon on October 5th in Minneapolis, Minnesota as Travis Browne and Antonio Silva have been announced as the main event.
The news comes just days after Browne's previously scheduled fight against Ben Rothwell at UFC on FOX had been cancelled due to a Rothwell injury. This… |
 COWBOY CERRONE TO CO-HEADLINE UFC 150 IN DENVER
It's not everyday that a UFC athlete gets to fight in front of his hometown fans. VFD Sports' Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone will get that opportunity when he faces off with Melvin Guillard at UFC 150 in Denver, Colorado on August 11.
Cerrone, coming off a dominating performance over Jeremy Stephens in May, had been… |
 TRAVIS BROWNE LAPS THE COMPETITION AT LAS VEGAS SPEEDWAY
Most fans of the UFC know that Heavyweight star Travis Browne has heavy hands. It should come as no surprise to learn that he also has a heavy foot. In the latest video release from VFD Sports' sponsor Famous Stars & Straps, the Famous Family takes Browne around Las Vegas to a speedway where exotic cars are rented and… |
 VFD ATHLETES BROWNE & PALASZEWSKI STAR IN SAFEAUTO COMMERCIAL WITH NORM MACDONALD
While it's not exactly Hollywood, VFD Sports athletes Travis Browne and Bart Palaszewski are making their acting debuts starring alongside Norm MacDonald in a commercial for official UFC sponsor SafeAuto Insurance.
The commercial is one in a series that features Norm's "Fake House", where Norm talks about the need for… |
 FOSCO'S PICKS: UFC ON FUEL TV 4
VFD Sports' resident MMA expert, John Fosco gives his breakdown of three upcoming UFC fights. In this weeks edition, he discusses UFC on FUEL TV 4 taking place in San Jose, California on July 11:
KENNY ROBERTSON VS. AARON SIMPSON: "Simpson is going to own Robertson due to superior wrestling. If… |
 EDSON BARBOZA ADVANCES TO FINALS OF ESPYS VOTING
Like the spinning wheel kick that got him all the attention, Edson Barboza just keeps on rolling. Having won two rounds of online voting on ESPN's website, the Brazilian VFD Sports star now reaches the finals of the "Best Play" ESPY Awards held in Los Angeles on July 11.
Barboza is travelling to LA from Las Vegas, where… |
 EDSON BARBOZA ADVANCES TO 2ND ROUND OF ESPYS VOTING
When VFD Sports athlete Edson Barboza knocked out Terry Etim last January, he knew that his wheelhouse kick had knock-out of the year potential, but it did not cross his mind that he would be nominated for the "Best Play" ESPY award, given to the best overall sports play of the year.
"I didn't realize that it could win play… |
 MUSCLEPHARM OFFERS CHANCE TO TRAIN & WATCH UFC 150 WITH RASHAD EVANS
As one of the top exclusive sponsors of the UFC, MusclePharm is known for supporting top athletes and providing the best nutritional supplements available. Now, MusclePharm will be supporting a lucky fan who can win a trip to Denver to watch UFC 150 and train with former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Rashad Evans.
By… |
 EDSON BARBOZA NOMINATED FOR 'BEST PLAY' ESPYS
VFD Sports athlete Edson Barboza has been nominated for the 2012 ESPYS under the "Best Play" category. Produced by ESPN each year, the ESPYS honor the best achievements in sports throughout the year, and it is no surprise to anyone who follows the UFC that Barboza's wheelhouse kick to the side of Terry Etim's head is included… |
 FIRST LOOK AT 'HERE COMES THE BOOM' TRAILER FEATURING SAFEAUTO
SafeAuto Insurance, a VFD Sports exclusive sponsor, will be featured in the upcoming Kevin James film "Here Comes The Boom." Supported by the UFC, this film stars James as a high school teacher from a school that is struggling financially. With a little help from his friend, played by legendary MMA star Bas Rutten, James… |
 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED GOES BEHIND THE SCENES WITH CLAY GUIDA
Top sports publication Sports Illustrated has released their newest issue which features an extensive look into Jackson/Winkeljohn's MMA gym, which is known as being the best in the business. The article features several VFD Sports athletes including Travis Browne, Leonard Garcia, and Clay Guida.
As a speacial feature… |
FIRST LOOK AT CLAY GUIDA'S HAIRSTYLE FOR UFC ON FX 4
As Clay Guida is being mandated to braid his hair due to a complaint by Gray Maynard's camp, VFD Sports has released the first images of Guida's hair style that he will be sporting in tonights headline fight at UFC on FX 4.
Guida is going for a "Calibus" look from "Clash of the Titans" one of Guida's favorite movies, complete… |
 FOSCO'S PICKS: UFC ON FX 4
VFD Sports' resident MMA expert, John Fosco gives his breakdown of three upcoming UFC fights. In this weeks edition, he discusses UFC on FX 4 taking place in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 22:
BRIAN EBERSOLE VS. TJ WALDBURGER: "I think Ebersole is just better everywhere. They will scrap for… |
VFD SPORTS UNVEILS CLAY GUIDA'S FIGHT SHORTS AND BANNER FOR UFC ON FX 4
As UFC star Clay Guida prepares for his main event fight against Gray Maynard on UFC on FX 4, VFD Sports has released images of Guida's fight shorts and banner.
Present as usual are long-time Guida supporters including SafeAuto Insurance, MusclePharm, BODYBUILDING.COM, and Jaco Clothing. New to supporting Guida… |
 BARBOZA'S KO OF ETIM NAMED "KO OF THE HALF-YEAR" BY MMAFIGHTING.COM
In what can only be deemed as the least surprising news of the year, MMAFighting.com has named Edson Barboza's wheel kick knockout of Terry Etim as "Knockout of the Half-Year." The kick came during UFC 142 in Brazil, where VFD Sports star Barboza spun around and launched the heel of his foot directly into the side of Etim's head.… |
 THE CLAY GUIDA INTERVIEW VIA LOWKICK.COM
VFD Sports star Clay Guida will be headlining the upcoming UFC on FX 4 card with top lightweight contender Gray Maynard in Atlantic City on June 22. Both fighters are coming in off of a loss. Guida's loss was at the hands of current champion, Benson Henderson; Maynard's to Frankie Edgar. The… |
 FOSCO'S PICKS: UFC ON FX 3
VFD Sports' resident MMA expert, John Fosco gives his breakdown of three upcoming UFC fights. In this weeks edition, he discusses UFC on FX 3 taking place in Sunrise, Florida on June 8:
LEONARD GARCIA VS. MATT GRICE: "Leonard's going for the KO after baiting Grice into a brawl. Grice will try… |
 LEONARD GARCIA READY TO THROW DOWN AT UFC ON FX 3
Anyone who watches the UFC knows that Leonard "Bad Boy" Garcia is a post-fight bonus waiting to happen. Winner of multiple awards for his always-entertaining matches, Garcia is honored to be a part of UFC on FX 3 in Sunrise, Florida on Friday, June 8.
"The fans better be ready for fireworks, because I always bring… |
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