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Chase Hackett (The Ultimate Fighter/Facebook)

Chase Hackett: Back Home and Ready for Redemption

There are hundreds of fighters in the UFC, the vast majority of which did not make it to the promotion through The Ultimate Fighter. The reality show is considered a fast-track to the big show, but as Colorado’s Chase Hac...
by Rob Tatum
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Virgil Zwicker: “Head Injury” Behind Him, Strikeforce Fighter on Quest to Succeed a Legend

The fight was only days away. But it didn’t happen. Virgil Zwicker was set to headline Strikeforce Challengers 19 against Lorenz Larkin. Instead, he received devastating news about his health. “They were basically saying...
by Bryan Henderson
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Jeff Hougland: “I Want to Prove that I’m the Best 135-Pounder Out There”

You may know the likes of Dominick Cruz, Urijah Faber and Michael McDonald, but there is another name that is on a mission to prove he is worthy of consideration as one of the best bantamweights in the UFC. Jeff Hougland isn...
by Corey Adams
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Alex Soto: Tijuana Scuffles to UFC Dreams

Bantamweight fighter Alex Soto would like nothing more than to come full circle to where it all started. Years ago, Soto took on a set of bullies in a neighborhood lady’s front yard in Tijuana. He defeated each and every on...
by Bryan Henderson
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Carlo Prater (Dave Mandel/Sherdog)

Carlo Prater: Ready to Showcase His Skills in the UFC’s Lightweight Division

Lightweight Carlo Prater may already have a UFC win on his record, but he’d be the first to admit that it doesn’t mean much. After all, his promotional debut came on short notice in the welterweight division, and he came aw...
by Rob Tatum
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