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Fast Rising Lance Palmer “Enjoying Every Second” as WSOF Title Fight Nears
Training With Team Alpha Male Leaves Him “Humbled” Everyday
By Kelsey Mowatt
As mixed-martial-arts continues to grow and evolve, there’s no shortage of ‘prospects’ in the sport. Most would agree, however, that the term is probably… Read More
Report: Darren Elkins to Fight Jeremy Stephens at UFC on FOX 10
By FCF Staff
After knocking out Rony “Jason” in impressive fashion at UFC Fight Night 32 earlier this month, Jeremy Stephens will take on the promotion’s #10 ranked featherweight Darren Elkins next, as the two have reportedly agreed to fight… Read More
Report: Frank Mir and Josh Barnett Lead UFC 164 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services has released the payroll figures for UFC 164, which went down in Milwaukee on August 31st.
Leading the way was veteran heavyweights and former champions Josh Barnett and Frank Mir,… Read More
TUF’s Chris Holdsworth: I wanted to be on Ronda’s Team, but “changed my mind a bit” after meeting Miesha Tate
By Bryan Levick
Chris Holdsworth can be seen as a member on Team Tate on The Ultimate Fighter 18 every Wednesday night on Fox Sports 1. As Miesha Tate’s number six pick he has already made quite a name for… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Sam Stout-Cody McKenzie Set
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 9 has received its eleventh bout, as the promotion has announced that lightweight vet Sam Stout will fight former TUF competitor Cody McKenzie. The December 14th card will be hosted by Sacramento’s Sleep Train… Read More
Carlos Condit-Matt Brown Latest Addition to UFC on FOX 9
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 9 has picked up another all-star bout that could be a barn burner, as the promotion has announced that former interim welterweight champ Carlos Condit will take on rising vet Matt Brown at the… Read More
UFC 164: Anthony Pettis Ends Benson Henderson’s Reign
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis prevented Benson Henderson from setting a new record for title defenses at 155 tonight in Milwaukee, as the feared striker tapped out the highly regarded fighter to lay claim to the UFC’s lightweight title.
Henderson… Read More
UFC 164 Weigh-Ins: Henderson and Pettis set for Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former WEC champ Anthony Pettis have cleared the final hurdle to their rematch tomorrow night in Milwaukee, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Henderson came in at… Read More
Darren Elkins Hoping to Get “Back in The Mix of Things” by Defeating Hatsu Hioki
By Kelsey Mowatt
After having his five fight win streak stopped by Chad Mendes at UFC on FOX 7 in April, Darren Elkins has been presented with another key opportunity, as the featherweight will battle Hatsu Hioki at… Read More
UFC on FOX 8: Yaotzin Meza Chasing First Octagon Win, Believes John Albert Will be at his “Most Dangerous”
By Timothy Gilbert
Yaotzin Meza’s introduction into the UFC may not have gone the way he always planned. He was initiated into the organization through a spur of the moment fight proposal against Chad Mendes. He accepted, and… Read More
Report: Darren Elkins Fighting Hatsu Hioki at UFC on FS1 2
By FCF Staff
The August 28th, UFC on Fox Sports 1 card will feature a fight between notable featherweights looking to get back on track, as Darren Elkins will reportedly take on Hatsu Hioki.
The fight was reported by ESPN.com… Read More
UFC 164 to Feature Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson vs. TJ Grant
By FCF Staff
After recording a memorable stoppage win over Gray Maynard at UFC 160, TJ Grant has been assigned a bout with lightweight champ Benson Henderson on August 31st. The UFC 164 card will be hosted by Milwaukee’s Bradley… Read More
Dustin Poirier vs. Erik Koch Added To UFC 164
By Timothy J. Gilbert
A featherweight matchup between top prospects Dustin Poirier and Erik Koch has been confirmed for the upcoming UFC 164 event in Milwaukee.
Both fighters confirmed the fight via Twitter on Thursday.… Read More
John Albert Fighting Yaotzin Meza at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
A bantamweight bout between John Albert and Yaotzin Meza has been added to UFC on FOX 8 card, which will likely round out the July 27th event. The fight is the 14th match-up to be confirmed… Read More
Benson Henderson, Gilbert Melendez and Frank Mir Lead UFC on FOX 7 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose, and as one might expect, headliners Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez were among the leaders.… Read More
UFC on FOX 7: Benson Henderson Manages to Retain Lightweight Belt
By FCF Staff
Most fans and pundits were expecting a very close fight, and at the end of the day, Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez produce a memorable and extremely competitive “champion vs. champion” bout.
Henderson managed to retain… Read More
UFC on FOX 7 Weigh-Ins: Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez Set For Historic Bout
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose made weight this afternoon, including UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez.
Henderson came in at 155… Read More
TJ Dillashaw Replaces Injured Francisco Rivera Against Hugo Viana at UFC on FOX 7
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The UFC has replaced Francisco Rivera with T.J Dillashaw for their UFC on Fox 7 bout against Hugo Viana.
The change, announced by UFC officials on Friday, marks the third UFC on Fox 7 bout… Read More
Hacran Dias vs. Manny Gamburyan Added UFC on FX 8
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Another addition to the UFC on FX 8 fight card has been announced today. This time it is featherweights Hacran Dias and Manny Gamburyan who will meet inside the octagon in their preliminary bout.
The fight… Read More
Ross Pearson Takes Out George Sotiropoulos at UFC on FX 6
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC on FX 6 card in Queensland, Australia, which saw Ross Pearson stop opposing TUF “Smashes” coach George Sotiropoulos in the third round.
The card also saw Robert Whittaker and Norman… Read More