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the overnight ratings for the tenth installment of the UFC on FOX franchise are in and they show a slight increase from December's event. According to TV By The Numbers, UFC on FOX 10 earned 2.55 million average viewers and a 1.1 rating in the adult 18-49 demographic in the 8 to 10 p.m. ET time slot. FOX had the most viewers in the aforementioned demographic of any network during the evening.

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Following a pair of victories in his first two Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bouts, top welterweight prospect Brandon Thatch (11-1) informed MMAmania.com that he's on the shelf for four-to-five months due to "wear and tear."

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The live gate and attendance numbers are in for UFC on Fox 10, and they're low as expected.

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CHICAGO – Despite a split with Duke Roufus’ famed Roufusport camp, Chico Camus is holding out hope he can still reunite with his former home down the road.

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Following his loss to fellow heavyweight Stipe Miocic in UFC on FOX 10's co-headliner, Gabriel Gonzaga posted two photos that both tell the same story.

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The UFC has added Chinese champions Li Jingliang and Jumabieke Tuerxun to their roster.

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CHICAGO – It was a rough night for Josh ThomsonCHICAGO – It was a rough night for Josh Thomson.

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Severe weather could force a change in this year’s Super Bowl date and time, and that could affect UFC 169’s schedule.

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CHICAGO – Saturday night’s UFC on FOX 10 event drew an announced attendance of 10,895 and a live gate of $863,655.

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For UFC President Dana White, a split decision in favor of ex-lightweight champ Benson Henderson in UFC on FOX 10's headliner wasn’t cause for outrage.

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Check out the scorecards for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 10 headliner between Benson Henderson (20-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) and fellow lightweight Josh Thomson (20-6 MMA, 3-2 UFC).

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UFC on Fox 10: "Henderson vs. Thomson", from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, has officially wrapped, which means it's time for those select fighters who went above and beyond in their respective fights to get a little extra grease for their efforts. Here are the special UFC on Fox 10 bonuses: Knockout of the Night -- Donald Cerrone Submission of the Night -- Alex Caceres Fight of the Night -- Alex Caceres vs. Sergio Pettis

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CHICAGO – Donald Cerrone and Sergio Pettis each earned $50,000 bonuses for their performances at Saturday’s UFC on FOX 10 event, while Alex Caceres doubled up and scored $100,000 for his efforts.

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If UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson were calling the shots, fellow 125-pounder John Lineker would no longer be a part of the UFC roster.

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It looks like the UFC is having trouble filling up the United Center in advance of it's January 24th show in Chicago, Illinois.

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A bout originally scheduled to headline this month’s UFC Fight Night 34 is back on for UFC 172. Welterweight Jake Ellenberger (29-7 MMA, 8-3 UFC) today announced via his personal website that he is fighting Tarec Saffiedine (15-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at the pay-per-view event, which takes place April 26 at Baltimore Arena in Baltimore.

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MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET) -Benson Henderson (156) vs. Josh Thomson (155) -Gabriel Gonzaga (258) vs. Stipe Miocic (245) -Donald Cerrone (155) vs. Adriano Martins (155) -Darren Elkins (145) vs. Jeremy Stephens (146) PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1, 5 p.m. ET) -Alex Caceres (135) vs. Sergio Pettis (135) -Yves Jabouin (135) vs. Eddie Wineland (135) -Chico Camus (135) vs. Yaotzin Meza (135) -Ramiro Hernandez (136) vs. Hugo Viana (136) -Daron Cruickshank (155) vs. Mike Rio (155) -Mike Rhodes (171) vs. George Sullivan (170) PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 4:30 p.m. ET) -Walt Harris (241) vs. Nikita Krylov (218)

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UFC president Dana White talks about the NSAC, and the positives he sees for the sport of MMA in 2014

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It’s no secret that UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman’s next title defense will be against Vitor Belfort. It’s also no secret that UFC officials plan for the bout to be in Las Vegas in late spring or mid-summer.

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So what happens if inclement weather forces the Super Bowl to move from Sunday to Saturday, which in turn would have it going head-to-head with UFC 169? UFC President Dana White doesn’t necessarily have a contingency plan, but he clearly has some thoughts.

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