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UFC 167: Donald Cerrone Fighting Evan Dunham
By FCF Staff
The last two men to be defeated by rising lightweight Rafael dos Anjos will square off on November 16th, as the UFC has announced that Donald Cerrone will fight Evan Dunham at UFC 167. The announcement comes… Read More
UFC Confirms Belfort-Henderson II, Bout at Light-Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that as expected, Vitor Belfort will fight Dan Henderson for a second time on November 9th in Goiania, Goias, Brazil. The fight will headline the UFC Fight Night 32 card, and as… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson Have Agreed to Rematch
By FCF Staff
It looks as though the UFC’s extensive search for Vitor Belfort’s next opponent is nearing its end, as the middleweight contender has reportedly agreed to fight Dan Henderson at the promotion’s upcoming, November 9th card in Brazil.… Read More
UFC 163’s Phil Davis: “I Plan on Submitting Everybody”
By FCF Staff
Phil Davis has rebounded with back-to-back wins, after he was defeated for the first and only time in his career last January, when he fell by unanimous decision to Rashad Evans. Up next, Davis will take on… Read More
2013 ESPYS: Jon Jones and Anderson Silva Nominated for “Best Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Two of the UFC’s biggest stars have been nominated for the ESPN’s “Best Fighter” 2013 ESPY , as light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and middleweight champ Anderson Silva are two of the five contenders.
Rounding out the nominees… Read More
Opinion: MMA Fans Lose After UFC 161
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC 161 certainly wasn’t the most exciting fight card and one that will be talked about years from now, but it did provide some valuable insight towards future fights.
Honestly, I don’t like saying… Read More
Watch the UFC 161 Weigh-Ins Beginning at 5:00PM ET
You can watch the official weigh-ins for UFC 161 right here at FCFighter.com beginning at 5:00PM EST / 2:00PM PST.
UFC 161 will be hosted by the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and will feature Rashad Evans versus Dan… Read More
UFC 161 Predictions
By Tony Kamps
Injuries have decimated the UFC 161 card, but it still holds a solid main event that should entertain viewers. Honestly, it does not even feel like fight week leading up to this UFC event that… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Jake Shields Has One More Chance To Make It Big
By Joshua Molina
UFC 161 features a big main event featuring Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans.
At 42, Henderson is still a big UFC draw, and one of the more well-respected and liked fighters in the sport.
So it’s ironic… Read More
Thiago Silva Ends Rivalry With Brutal Knockout Win Against Rafael Cavalcante
By Michael Hatamoto
Thiago Silva squashed a rivalry with fellow Brazilian light heavyweight Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante with a strong knockout win against an overmatched Feijao.
Silva used leg kicks and a variety of steady jabs throughout the… Read More
Opinion: UFC 161 and the Climb of Dan Henderson
By Jesse Heitz
For nearly 16 years, Dan Henderson has been a staple of Mixed Martial Arts. He’s had legendary battles with the likes of: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, Mauricio “Shogun”… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Bad Luck Leaves Title Shot For Dan Henderson An Elusive Goal
By Joshua Molina
Jon “Bones” Jones needs to fight Dan Henderson. The two were on a collision course, but the MMA gods had other plans.
There aren’t a lot of fighters who on paper can beat Jones, and Henderson definitely… Read More
Opinion: The Near Meltdown of UFC 161 and Sonnen vs. Rua
By Jesse Heitz
Not too long ago, the injury bug struck the headlining bout of another UFC event, UFC 161. The featured bout was to be an old Pride FC grudge match of sorts, between Mauricio “Shogun”… Read More
UFC 161’s Roy Nelson: “People Who Are in Our Sport Tend to Abuse PEDS”, “More Skills” Key to His Success
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not only has Roy Nelson has been on a headline grabbing run as of late, as stopping Dave Herman, Matt Mitrione and Cheick Kongo in a row will do that, but the charismatic heavyweight continues… Read More
Report: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Injured, Chael Sonnen Offers to Fight “Shogun” Rua at UFC 161
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, June 15th card in Winnipeg, Manitoba has lost another big name due to injury, as Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is reportedly injured and will no longer fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua as scheduled. UFC 161 was… Read More
Isaac Vallie-Flagg Injured, James Krause Fighting Sam Stout At UFC 161
By FCF Staff
Isaac Vallie-Flagg’s second Octagon appearance has been delayed, as the Strikeforce vet has been forced with withdraw from his UFC 161 tilt with Sam Stout due to injury.
The 35 year-old fighter reported via Twitter that:
I… Read More
Grudge Head Coach Trevor Wittman On UFC Newcomer Brandon Thatch: “This Kid Is So Talented”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Grudge Training Center’s Trevor Wittman has played a key role in developing many notable fighters and MMA stars, and while mainstream fans may not be familiar with the name Brandon Thatch, the renowned coach is confident they… Read More
Tyron Woodley Expects to Beat Jake Shields at UFC 161
By Michael Hatamoto
Tyron Woodley looks to dispatch former welterweight contender Jake Shields and move up the rankings towards a possible title shot.
Shields has bounced between the welterweight and middleweight divisions, but decided to drop back… Read More
UFC To Induct Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar Into Hall of Fame
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC will introduce Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar into the Hall of Fame later this summer, according to UFC President Dana White.
“They’re going in together. Those two are going to be together for the rest… Read More
Former UFC Champ Forrest Griffin Announces Retirement
TUF Vet and Stephan Bonnar Headed to UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
After a decade plus of professional fighting, which included winning the UFC Light-Heavyweight Championship, Forrest Griffin has announced he’s retiring at the age of 33.… Read More