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UFC FN 45: John Lineker vs. Alptekin Ozkillic Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced another bout for its July 16th card in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as flyweight contender John Lineker will battle Alptekin Ozkillic.
The upcoming, UFC FN 45 card will be hosted by the Revel… Read More
UFC FN 44: Joe Ellenberger to Fight Frank Trevino
By FCF Staff
After having his Octagon debut at UFC 172 cancelled, Joe Ellenberger has been rebooked to face Frank Trevino on June 28th. The lightweight bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 44, which will be hosted by… Read More
UFC 172: Jon Jones Ends Glover Teixeira’s Win Streak With Clear Cut Victory
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones once again demonstrated why he is one of MMA greatest fighters tonight at UFC 172, by scoring a clear cut win over light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira.
In a fight that was spent almost entirely on… Read More
UFC 172 Weigh-in Results: Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira Ready for Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 172, which will see light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones battle highly regarded contender, Glover Teixeira.
Both Jones and Teixeira came in at 205 pounds for the main event, which will… Read More
UFC 168: Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 168 card in Las Vegas, and not surprisingly, Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman led the way.
The former middleweight champ Silva earned $600,000, according… Read More
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
Joe Lauzon Has Mixed Emotions About Defeating Mac Danzig But MMA is “Survival of the Fittest”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into UFC on FOX 9, Joe Lauzon was in unchartered waters, as for the first time in his pro career he was coming off consecutive defeats. Following his decision loss to Jim Miller… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Bobby Green Stepping in for Injured Jamie Varner
By FCF Staff
The December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card has received another change, as the promotion has announced that lightweight Jamie Varner has withdrawn due to injury, and as a result, Bobby Green will face Pat Healy.
The… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Pat Healy-Jamie Varner Tilt Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card is likely completed, as the promotion has announced that rugged vet Pat Healy will fight former WEC champ Jamie Varner at the event. The lightweight bout is the 12th… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Joe Lauzon and Mac Danzig Agree to Bout
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC on FOX 9 continues to build, as the promotion has announced that veteran lightweights Joe Lauzon and Mac Danzig have agreed to fight on the December 14th card.
Lauzon (22-9) has struggled in… Read More
Report: Pat Healy, Khabib Nurmagomedov Have Agreed to Fight Sept. 21st
By FCF Staff
After having his memorable and pivotal win over Jim Miller at UFC 159 overturned, Pat Healy will look to record his 30th pro win versus lightweight prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov on September 21st. UFC 165 is scheduled to… Read More
UFC Fines And Suspends Nate Diaz For Controversial Tweet
By FCF Staff
The controversial tweet that captured headlines Thursday has cost Nate Diaz $20,000 and a 90 day suspension, according to multiple reports. The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the disciplinary action Friday.
Diaz has been fined and suspended for… Read More
Opinion: Nate Diaz, Derogatory Language and Its Consequences
By Jesse Heitz
Professional fighters have a nagging reputation, deserving or not, as brash and in-your-face. We’re accustomed to rampant trash-talking leading up to fights. As fighters, we expect a level of off-the-cuff remarks, a shoot-from-the-hip type of bravado. Some… Read More
UFC Suspends Nate Diaz, Investigating Controversial Tweet
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Nate Diaz has been suspended and that the promotion has initiated an investigation, regarding a tweet the fighter posted that included a gay slur.
“We are very disappointed… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Facing Disciplinary Action After Tweeting Homophobic Slur
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Nate Diaz is facing disciplinary action from the promotion after directing a homophobic slur towards Bryan Caraway this afternoon via Twitter.
Diaz apparently tweeted the following about Pat Healy’s recent positive test for marijuana, which… Read More
Opinion: MMA, Marijuana, and the Need for Everyone to Smarten Up
By Jesse Heitz
Pat Healy, fresh off of his thumping of Jim Miller at UFC 159, has been suspended for testing positive for Marijuana. According to reports, Healy apparently failed his post-fight drug screening. Healy is far… Read More
Pat Healy Releases Statement Confirming Positive Marijuana Test Following UFC 159 Victory
By FCF Staff
According to a statement from UFC lightweight Pat Healy, the fighter tested positive for marijuana following his UFC 159 fight with Jim Miller.
Healy, through a representative released the following statement today:
“I would… Read More
Report: Joe Lauzon and Michael Johnson Have Agreed to UFC on FOX Sports 1 Bout
By FCF Staff
Joe Lauzon has gone on record saying he would like to fight at the upcoming, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in Boston, and according a report, the vet has agreed to fight Michael Johnson at… Read More
UFC 159: Jon Jones Quickly Puts Away Chael Sonnen, Incurs Gruesome Foot Injury
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones relayed heading into UFC 159 tonight that observers may be looking past his ability to take decorated wrestler Chael Sonnen to the mat, and the light-heavyweight turned to his top game to put away… Read More