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UFC 163: Josh Koscheck Withdraws Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
The August 3rd, UFC 163 card will no longer feature a top ten welterweight tilt between Demian Maia and Josh Koscheck, as the promotion has announced that the latter has been forced to withdraw due to injury.… Read More
UFC 162’s Chris Weidman Putting “Super Fight” Talk Aside: “My Job is to Shine on July 6th”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not only has Chris Weidman worked hard to become one of the sport’s top middleweights since he transitioned into MMA, but the decorated wrestler had to campaign long and hard to secure his UFC… Read More
Opinion: Anderson Silva Will Test Chris Weidman’s Chin
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva faces No. 1 contender Chris Weidman at UFC 162 in Las Vegas on July 6, in what could be a thrilling fight for MMA fans.
I expect to see… Read More
Josh Burkman and Jon Fitch Lead WSOF 3 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Josh Burkman picked up $32,000 for his shocking 41 second victory over Jon Fitch Friday night at WSOF 3, according to figures that have been released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Fitch, who was choked unconscious… Read More
Jon Fitch Releases Video Discussing UFC Pay in Response to Comments From Dana White
By FCF Staff
If you thought the ongoing debate between Jon Fitch and UFC President Dana White was over, the highly regarded welterweight has released a video, discussing the pay he received during his time with the promotion.
In… Read More
Jacob Volkmann and Jon Fitch Talk Fighter’s Union As WSOF Debuts Near
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jacob Volkmann and Jon Fitch were asked by World Series of Fighting to participate in a media call Thursday to promote their upcoming, June 14th debuts for the promotion, but not surprisingly, the vets spent a great… Read More
Neil Magny vs. Sergio Moraes Official For UFC 163
By Timothy Gilbert
UFC brass recently confirmed another bout for the August third, UFC 163, event. Officially adding a welterweight match-up between Neil Magny (8-1) and Sergio Moraes (7-2) to the card.
This comes soon after the UFC recently announced… Read More
WSOF President Ray Sefo Says Title Fights On Hold Until Later This Year
By FCF Staff
Although title fight talk surrounded the World Series of Fighting’s second show, and Josh Burkman expressed his reservations about Jon Fitch being granted an immediate shot at the welterweight belt, it appears as though the promotion… Read More
Media Watch: GSP Believes Chris Weidman Will Finish Anderson Silva
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Anderson Silva, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world, the man who defended his belt 11 times, the man who has not lost since his disqualification against Yushin Okami over seven years ago, will lose his… Read More
Opinion: Jon Fitch’s Future with World Series of Fighting
By Jesse Heitz
The saga of Jon Fitch continues, this time he has found a new home in Ray Sefo’s World Series of Fighting. The MMA promotion, one of the budding competitors vying for the UFC’s undisputed dominance within the… Read More
Jon Fitch Confirms New WSOF Deal in Place: “Time to Get Back to Work”
By FCF Staff
As expected, it didn’t take Jon Fitch long to find a new employer, as the former UFC welterweight contender is reporting that he is set to sign with World Series of Fighting. The 35 year-old-fighter, who was… Read More
Report: Longtime Welterweight Contender Jon Fitch Amongst Latest UFC Cuts
By FCF Staff
Some observers may have been surprised to hear that lightweight Jacob Volkmann has been released by the UFC this week, and now news has surfaced that longtime welterweight contender Jon Fitch has also been let go.
Following… Read More
UFC 156: Jose Aldo Decisions Frankie Edgar, Antonio Silva Upsets Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, which saw featherweight champion Jose Aldo work his way to a tightly contested, unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar in the main event.
The card… Read More
UFC 156 Weigh-In Results: Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar Set For “Super Fight”
By FCF Staff
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar both made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, clearing the way for their tilt tomorrow night, which is being billed as a “superfight”.
UFC 156… Read More
Opinion: What’s Next For Anderson Silva?
By Michael Hatamoto
Vitor Belfort used a swift high kick to Michael Bisping’s dome to end the British fighter’s chance (again) of a shot at the UFC middleweight title.
With Bisping out of the running, it’s going to be fascinating… Read More
Chris Weidman Hopes to Return in Four Months After Shoulder Surgery
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman underwent surgery to repair the injured shoulder which pulled him from a December 29th, UFC 155 bout with Tim Boetsch, and the middleweight contender is hoping to return sometime in early 2013.
Speaking via his… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
In recent years, we’ve seen the UFC hold shows in Brazil, Japan, and Sweden as they continue their global expansion and assert themselves as the one true superpower in the mixed martial arts industry. This weekend,… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz Camp Interested in Fighting Josh Koscheck, Former #1 Contender Accepts Challenge
By FCF Staff
Accomplished welterweight Nick Diaz is preparing to return from suspension in early 2013, and his manager Cesar Gracie has reportedly signalled an interest in having him fight Josh Koscheck next.
In a report from Brazilian publication Tatame.com,… Read More
UFC 153: Anderson Silva Stops Stephan Bonnar, “Minotauro” Nogueira Taps Out BJJ Critic Dave Herman
By FCF Staff
Despite a determined effort, Stephan Bonnar was unable to shock the MMA world tonight in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the light-heavyweight fell to the heavy favorite and middleweight champ Anderson Silva.
Silva’s latest memorable performance not… Read More
UFC 153 Weigh-Ins: Anderson Silva and Stephan Bonnar On Weight For Light-Heavyweight Headliner
By FCF Staff
As one might have expected would be the case, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva came in several pounds under today for his light-heavyweight bout tomorrow with Stephan Bonnar.
The renowned fighter tipped the scales at 202 pounds… Read More