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BAMMA 14: Jim Wallhead-Florent Betorangal Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts has confirmed that Bellator vet Jim Wallhead will battle welterweight Florent Betorangal at the promotion’s upcoming December 14th event in Birmingham, England. BAMMA 14 will be hosted by the city’s… Read More
UFC Confirms Poirier-Brandao, Hall-Leben
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added two more intriguing fights to the line-up of it’s upcoming December 28th card, as Dustin Poirier will fight Diego Brandao and Uriah Hall will square off with Chris Leben. UFC 168… 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
UFC FN 26: Overeem and Rua Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Ultimate Fight Night 26, which took place August 17th at Boston’s TD Garden Arena.
Not surprisingly, headliners “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen were amongst the leaders, as… Read More
UFC Releases Lightweight Reza Madadi After Recent Conviction
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As expected would be the case, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has released lightweight Reza Madadi, due to the fighter’s recent conviction for aggravated theft. The 33 year-old Swedish resident was sentenced to 18 months in jail just… Read More
UFC Fight Night 26: Sonnen Catches “Shogun”, Browne Blasts Overeem
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Former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen returned to the winner’s column tonight at UFC Fight Night 26, as the decorated wrestler defeated former light-heavyweight champ “Shogun” Rua in the card’s main event to end his two fight losing… Read More
UFC Fight Night 26 Weigh-Ins: “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first card on FOX Sports 1 will go down tomorrow night at Boston’s TD Garden Arena, and all of the competitors scheduled for the event made weight this afternoon without incident.
A light-heavyweight… Read More
Report: UFC Vet Reza Madadi to Serve Jail Time After Burglary Conviction
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It looks as though Reza Madadi’s submission win over Michael Johnson in April will be his last bout for sometime time, as according to reports, the lightweight has been sentenced to 18 months jail time for aggravated… Read More
GWC Weigh-In Results: Fighters Set for “British Invasion”
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Global Warrior Challenge held the official weigh-ins this afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri, in preparation for the promotion’s first card tomorrow night, titled “British Invasion.” Several UFC vets are set to compete on the card, including Kendall… Read More
Report: Mike Ricci to Fight Myles Jury at UFC 165
By FCF Staff
The September 21st, UFC 165 card in Toronto, Ontario will feature one of Canada’s rising fighters, as Mike Ricci will reportedly battle fellow TUF vet Myles Jury at the event.
The lightweight tilt was reported first by… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Yuri Alcantara Booked For UFC on FOX Sports One 1
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, August 17th, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in Boston appears to have been added another significant fight, as bantamweight contender Urijah Faber will reportedly fight Yuri Alcantara at the event. The card will be… Read More
TUF 17 Finalist Uriah Hall vs. Nick Ring Added to UFC on FS 1
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TUF 17 finalist Uriah Hall has been tapped to fight veteran middleweight and former TUF 11 competitor Nick Ring at UFC on FOX Sports 1 on August 17th. The event will be hosted by Boston’s TD Garden… Read More
Strikeforce Welterweight Champ Tarec Saffiedine Fighting Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 8
Bobby Green vs. Danny Castillo, Dave Herman vs. Shane Del Rosario Added
By FCF Staff
After securing the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship in January, to become the promotion’s last 170 pound champ, Tarec Saffiedine will… Read More
Brad Pickett, Mike Easton, Conor McGregor and Reza Madadi Pick up UFC on FUEL TV Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor asked UFC President Dana White for the “Knockout of the Night” bonus, following his impressive stoppage win over Marcus Brimage today in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Irish prospect had his wish granted.
The featherweight,… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 9: Gegard Mousasi Outscores Ilir Latifi to Win Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from today’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 card in Stockholm, Sweden, which saw Gegard Mousasi outscore and bloody Ilir Latifi with strikes in the main event en route to a unanimous decision win.… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 9 Weigh-In Results: Gegard Mousasi and Ilir Latifi Set For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results from tomorrow’s UFC on FUEL TV card in Stockholm, Sweden, which will see former Strikeforce champ Gegard Mousasi take on light-heavyweight Ilir Latifi in the main event.
Mousasi tipped the scales… Read More
Chad Mendes Versus Clay Guida Amongst Latest UFC Additions
Diego Brando Fighting Pablo Garza April 6th
By FCF Staff
Only days removed from the news that Manny Gamburyan has withdrawn from UFC 157 and will not fight Chad Mendes as a result, the latter will now reportedly face Clay… Read More
Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez Lead UFC 155 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Main event competitors Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez were the top earners at this past weekend’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, according to figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Based on the salaries that… Read More
UFC 155: Cain Velasquez Dominates Junior dos Santos to Reclaim Heavyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, which saw Cain Velasquez dominate and outscore Junior dos Santos to reclaim the promotion’s heavyweight crown.
With the victory, Velasquez avenges the knockout loss he… Read More
UFC 155: Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez on Weight for Championship Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former champ Cain Velasquez are set for their main event bout tomorrow at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Velasquez tipped… Read More