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UFC 168: Weidman Defends Title With Gruesome Win Over Silva, Rousey Takes Out Tate
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman defended the middleweight title tonight at UFC 168 in Las Vegas, but once again, his victory over Anderson Silva ended in shocking circumstances.
Weidman rocked Silva in the opening round, and proceeded to land several… Read More
UFC 168 Weigh-In Results: Weidman And Silva Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 168 tomorrow night, which will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Anderson Silva will attempt to regain the middleweight… Read More
Report: Machida Says Move to 185 Still Possible, Believes UFC Pressured Silva to Rematch Weidman
By FCF Staff
Although Lyoto Machida could secure another shot at the light-heavyweight belt this Saturday at UFC 163, the former champ says he’s still open to the possibility of moving to middleweight at some juncture.
In a recent interview… Read More
Weidman-Silva II Booked for December 28th, UFC 168
By FCF Staff
Exactly one week after Chris Weidman shocked the MMA world by knocking out Anderson Silva, and the legendary fighter said he wasn’t interested in a rematch, the UFC has announced that the two will fight again, December… Read More
Report: Dana White Considering Silva-Weidman II for Dec. 28th
By FCF Staff
Although Dana White initially expressed interest in booking a rematch between Anderson Silva and newly crowned middleweight champ Chris Weidman for Super Bowl Weekend next February, word has surfaced today that the UFC President is now considering… Read More
UFC 162: Silva’s Showboating Costs Him Title, Weidman New Champ
Legendary Fighter Says He Doesn’t Want Rematch With Weidman
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva looked like he may pull off another electrifying victory tonight at UFC 162, however, the historic… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Vitor Belfort’s Unbelievable Statement; Weidman, Kennedy Under Pressure
By Joshua Molina
Vitor Belfort in a published report said former Strikeforce and DREAM champion Gegard Mousasi needs to “earn” a shot to fight Belfort.
Does he mean the same way he earned a shot against Jon Jones? By having… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: UFC 162’s Weidman Has Odd Amount Of Support For 9-0 Fighter Challenging A Pound-For-Pound Great
By Joshua Molina
The buzz around Chris Weidman heading into his July 6 battle with pound-for-pound great Anderson Silva is remarkable, considering that Weidman has 9 MMA fights.
From Georges St-Pierre to Frankie Edgar respected fighters believe Weidman will… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s The Daily Takedown: Weidman’s Overconfidence A Bad Sign For Silva Fight
By Joshua Molina
Everybody’s a big shot until they get hit in the face.
That may be a lesson Chris Weidman will have to learn sooner rather than later.
Weidman will battle UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva… Read More
Fabricio Werdum vs. “Minotauro” Nogueira Set For UFC on FUEL TV 10, Chris Leben Fighting Andrew Craig at UFC 162
Bout Between Seth Baczynski And Brian Melancon Confirmed
By FCF Staff
As expected, the heavyweight bout between upcoming TUF Brazil coaches Fabricio Werdum and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will take place June 8th at UFC on FUEL TV 10.
The promotion… Read More
Caceres, Weidman, Te Huna and Beltran Earn UFC on FUEL TV 4 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Wednesday night was huge for Chris Weidman, as not only did the accomplished wrestler become a leading contender in the middleweight division, he earned “Knockout of the Night’’ for his stoppage win over Mark Munoz.
Weidman received… Read More
UFC Atlantic City Results: Manon Fiorot Records Clear Cut Win Over Erin Blanchfield
By FCF Staff
Manon Fiorot took another step towards fighting for the UFC’s flyweight title on Saturday, as the French fighter recorded a clear cut win over Erin Blanchfield.
Fiorot faced Blanchfield in the headliner of the Atlantic City event,… Read More
UFC Atlantic City Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
The UFC is in Atlantic City this week for it’s latest card, Saturday, and the fighters have weighed in ahead of the event.
In the main event, Erin Blanchfield will take on fellow flyweight contender, Manon Fiorot.… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor Now Skeptical About Fighting in 2023
By FCF Staff
For months now, many have been questioning whether Conor McGregor will compete this year, and now the star says it’s unlikely.
Due to McGregor’s status with USADA, whereby, a fighter is required to be tested for six… Read More
UFC 292: Sean O’Malley Floors Aljamain Sterling And Takes Bantamweight Crown
By FCF Staff
Sean O’Malley recorded a significant upset at UFC 292 on Saturday, by stopping Aljamain Sterling in the second round to win the bantamweight title.
As Sterling charged in, O’Malley dropped him with a perfectly timed right-hand and… Read More
UFC 292 Weigh-in Results: Both Title Fights Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters are weighing in today for UFC 292, which will take place Saturday in Boston, Massachusettes.
The card will feature bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling versus rising contender, Sean O’Malley in the main event. In the co-headliner,… Read More
Report: Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
It looks as though one of the greatest middleweights of this generation is hanging up the gloves, as it’s being reported Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has retired.
The former Strikeforce champ and longtime, UFC contender, has reportedly informed… Read More
Uriah Hall Comments on UFC Vegas 33 Loss: “This One Hurts”
By FCF Staff
After having a four-fight winning streak snapped by Sean Strickland on Saturday, Uriah Hall has released a statement, in which he commented on the defeat.
Hall faced Strickland in the main event of UFC Vegas 33, and was… Read More
Gegard Mousasi to Defend Bellator Middleweight Title Against John Salter Next
By press release
The BELLATOR MMA Middleweight World Championship will be up for grabs on Friday, August 13 at Mohegan Sun Arena when current 185-pound titlist Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) defends his belt against No. 1-ranked John Salter (18-4).
The main… Read More
‘Jacare’ Souza no Longer on UFC Roster, Following Latest Defeat
By FCF Staff
It looks like Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza’s lengthy run with the UFC has come to a close, as it’s being reported that the longtime contender is now a free agent.
Souza is coming off a technical submission loss… Read More