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UFC Confirms Phil Davis vs. Wagner Prado Set For UFC 153
By FCF Staff
After their initial meeting resulted in a disappointing No Contest decision earlier this month, the UFC has confirmed that Phil Davis and Wagner Prado will fight again on October 13th in Rio de Janeiro. The promotion has… Read More
Report: Aaron Simpson Fighting Mike Pierce at UFC on FX 5
Tim Means Fighting Abel Turjillo at UFC 151
By FCF Staff
Although Aaron Simpson will not fight Jon Fitch next as he hoped, the vet will take on another of the welterweight division’s more resilient competitors in Mike Pierce.
The… Read More
Luiz Cane vs. Chris Camozzi Added to UFC 153
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to fill out the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming October 13th event in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian fighters, as today it announced that Sao Paulo’s Luiz Cane will fight middleweight Chris… Read More
The Revolving Door Created By UFC Injuries
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC is in the fight business, so it’s detrimental when so many injuries ruin appealing matchups aimed at creating division contenders.
A scheduled Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch title fight was postponed when featherweight champion Aldo… Read More
Kenny Robertson on Returning to UFC to Fight Aaron Simpson: “Being the Underdog is the Best”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Kenny Robertson is coming off a highlight reel, spinning backfist knockout of fellow UFC vet Lucio Linhares, the welterweight is the first to concede that he didn’t expect to be returning… Read More
UFC Confirms Return of BJ Penn, Will Fight Rory MacDonald at UFC 152
By FCF Staff
After Rory MacDonald and BJ Penn recently announced that they were both interested in fighting the other, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that the two will meet later this year on September 22nd.
The news comes… Read More
BJ Penn Agrees to Fight Rory MacDonald
By FCF Staff
After much speculation as to whether decorated veteran BJ Penn would ever fight again, the former UFC lightweight and welterweight champ has reportedly agreed to fight rising star Rory MacDonald.
Earlier in the week, while being interviewed… Read More
Josh Koscheck Says Bout With BJ Penn In Works
By FCF Staff
Shortly removed from his split decision loss to Johny Hendricks on May 5th, Josh Koscheck says his next bout could be with former UFC welterweight and lightweight champ BJ Penn.
A recent tweet from the 34 year-old… Read More
Johny Hendricks Says Fight With Josh Koscheck Could Be “Brutal Battle on the Feet; Who Wouldn’t Like to See That?”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After sending a shockwave throughout the MMA world in December, by knocking out perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch in just 12 seconds, Johny Hendricks ensured that his 2012 campaign would begin with another compelling opportunity. Of… Read More
Josh Koscheck To Face Johny Hendricks At UFC On FOX 3
By FCF Staff
Welterweights (170 pounds) stars Josh Koscheck (17-5) and Johny Hendricks (12-1) will face off in a featured bout at UFC on FOX 3 at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J. on May 5.
UFC President Dana White… 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
Josh Koscheck: “I’m A Gold Digger. I Fight For Money. You’d Be A Dumb SOB To Fight For Free”
By FCF Staff
On Saturday night, live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Pay-Per-View, welterweight superstars Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will battle each other with the interim UFC welterweight (170 pounds) championship at stake.
In… Read More
Shane Roller Planning To “Bring Fireworks” Against Michael Johnson
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Shane Roller arrived in the UFC last March, it didn’t take long for the WEC vet to make his presence felt in the Octagon, as the decorated wrestler knocked out accomplished lightweight Thiago Tavares at… Read More
UFC 141 Results: Alistair Overeem Stops Brock Lesnar
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 141 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw Alistair Overeem stop former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar in the first round.
Alistair Overeem def. Brock Lesnar via TKO (strikes) –… Read More
Brock Lesnar Leads UFC 141 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Hours removed from the news that Alistair Overeem is reportedly being sued by his former management Golden Glory and Knockout Investments, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll for tonight’s UFC 141 event.
Of course,… Read More
Overeem and Lesnar on Weight for UFC 141, Diaz Misses On First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Both Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, to clear the way for their highly anticipated bout tomorrow night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The former UFC heavyweight champion Lesnar… Read More
Jake Ellenberger on Diego Sanchez: “I’m Better in a Lot of Areas”
Credits Veteran Welterweight For Heart and Determination
By Kelsey Mowatt
While fighters like Donald Cerrone, Dan Henderson and of course Jon Jones will be remembered for their impressive 2011 campaigns, Jake Ellenberger also recorded one of the year’s more… Read More
Mike Pierce Moves in to Fight Josh Koscheck at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
Changes to the upcoming Februray 4th, UFC 143 card in Las Vegas continue, as the promotion has confirmed that Mike Pierce will step in for Carlos Condit and fight Josh Koscheck. The news comes shortly after Condit… Read More
Texas Upstart Promoter Blasts UFC and Bellator For “Intimidation” Tactics
By Joshua Molina
A retired former U.S. Marine is determined to promote his first mixed martial event this Saturday – amid cease-and-desist letters and threats that he allegedly received from UFC and Bellator Fighting Championship.
Oscar Enriquez, owner of “Ultimate… Read More
Woodley Optimistic About Strikeforce, Says Chances of Beating Nick Diaz “Were Really Good”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As many fans and observers throughout the MMA world continue to play the waiting game in terms of what 2012 will bring for Strikeforce, one of the fighters whose likely been most impacted by the promotion’s… Read More