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Danny Castillo vs. Michael Johnson, Shane Roller vs. Jacob Volkmann Moved to UFC on FX 5
By FCF Staff
As the fallout from the cancellation of UFC 151 continues, the promotion has moved two other bouts that had been scheduled for September 1st to its upcoming October 5th card in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A lightweight bout between… Read More
Diego Sanchez Returning to Lightweight Division
By FCF Staff
After losing by unanimous decision to Jake Ellenberger in February, Diego Sanchez has decided to drop down from welterweight and compete in the lightweight division once again. The former TUF Season One winner and Jackson’s MMA fighter… Read More
Kyle Noke Dropping to Welterweight, Fighting Charlie Brenneman at UFC 151
By FCF Staff
After going 3-2 in the UFC middleweight division, Australia’s Kyle Noke has decided to drop to welterweight and has agreed to fight Charlie Brenneman at UFC 151.
The promotion has announced that verbal agreements are in place… Read More
Media Watch: Mike Dolce Believes Fighters Can Learn From Chael Sonnen
By Michael Hatamoto
MMA dietician Mike Dolce believes other fighters can learn from the hard work and dedication displayed by former No. 1 middleweight contender Chael Sonnen.
Here is what he recently had to say when speaking with MMASucka Radio:… Read More
Xtreme Couture’s Mike Pyle Believes He’s a UFC Contender
By Michael Hatamoto
After a knockout win at UFC on FX 3, MMA veteran Mike Pyle believes he’s now a contender in the UFC welterweight division.
The 36-year-old Xtreme Couture product knows he only has a certain amount of time… Read More
NSAC Releases “The Ultimate Fighter Live” Finale Attendance Figures
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the final attendance figures for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s recent June 1st, TUF Live Finale, which was hosted by the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
According to the NSAC… Read More
Report: GSP vs. Carlos Condit, Martin Kampmann vs. Johny Hendricks Planned for UFC 154
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is planning to clear up its welterweight title picture in a big way on November 17th, in Montreal, Quebec.
UFC President Dana White reportedly relayed Friday that the promotion… Read More
Chiesa, Kampmann, Cofer and Lawrence Pick Up TUF Live Finale Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not only did Michael Chiesa secure his position as the latest “Ultimate Fighter”, the lightweight picked up an additional $40,000 for the rear-naked-choke he utilized to tap out fellow finalist Al Iaquinta.
Chiesa picked up the bonus… Read More
Michael Chiesa and Team Faber Teammate Al Iaquinta to Meet in TUF Live Finals
By FCF Staff
In the end, it will be two members of Urijah Faber’s team that will square off in the finale for the latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” as Al Iaquinta and Michael Chiesa scored wins over their… Read More
TUF Competitors Comment on Upcoming Bouts; Joe Proctor Says “It’s Time For a War”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed this week that many of the current TUF Live competitors will compete in the show’s finale on June 1st, which will also feature a noteworthy welterweight bout between Jake Ellenberger and Martin… Read More
More Bouts Confirmed For June 1st TUF Live Finale
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the upcoming, June 1st, TUF Live card in Las Vegas, continues to take shape, as the UFC has confirmed five more bouts for the event.
The bouts, which feature members of the current season… Read More
UFC On FUEL TV 1 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight
By FCF Staff
All fighters made weight for their respective bouts on the UFC on FUEL TV 1 card, one day before the event in Omaha, Nebraska.
Complete results from today’s weigh-ins:
Main Card (on Fuel TV)
Main Event:… Read More
Stipe Miocic On Philip De Fries: “I Like Standing, He Doesn’t”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While many throught the MMA world will be focused on this Wednesday’s welterweight bout between accomplished vets Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez, the same UFC on FUEL card will also feature a noteworthy tilt between undefeated… Read More
Johny Hendricks: “I Believe I Have What it Takes to Beat GSP”, Hoping to Land Shot at Interim Belt
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the debate may continue on as to who deserved to win last Saturday’s welterweight fight between Nick Diaz and newly crowned interim champ Carlos Condit, there’s no debating the fact that these are interesting times… Read More
Simpson vs. Markes, Brookins vs. Yahya Confirmed for UFC on FUEL TV 1
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for the promotion’s upcomcing FUEL TV debut, as it has announced that middleweight Aaron Simpson will take on Ronny Markes and Jonathan Brookins will fight
Josh Koscheck Says Fight With Carlos Condit is Next
By FCF Staff
According to Josh Koscheck, the veteran welterweight has been tapped to fight Carlos Condit next, after the latter was pulled from an upcoming bout with champion Georges St. Pierre and replaced by Nick Diaz.
Koscheck announced the… Read More
Jason High on Nick Diaz: “He’s fun to watch fight, until he’s getting beat up by a wrestler”
Strikeforce welterweight waiting on next fight; hoping to challenge for title in 2012
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to confirm bouts to facilitate the promotion’s busy schedule, many fighters contracted to fellow Zuffa property Strikeforce, are… Read More
UFC Fight Night 25 Prelim Bouts to be Streamed on Facebook
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that as expected, the preliminary bouts for this Saturday’s Fight Night card in New Orleans will be streamed live on its official Facebook account.
“Shields vs. Ellenberger” will feature a… Read More
Nick Diaz Removed From UFC 137 Bout with GSP; Carlos Condit Named Replacement
By FCF Staff
After failing to attend press conferences in Toronto, Tuesday and today in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White announced this afternoon that Nick Diaz (pictured) will no longer fight welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre as scheduled… Read More
Report: Robby Peralta Fighting Mike Lullo at Sept. 17th Fight Night
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce veteran Robert Peralta will make his UFC debut, September 17th against Mike Lullo, according to the featherweight’s manager Jeff Clark. The news was posted on Clark’s Twitter account.
UFC Fight Night 25 will be hosted… Read More