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Brad Pickett Fighting Mike Easton at UFC on FUEL TV 9, April 6th
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a compelling bantamweight tilt to the promotion’s upcoming April 6th, UFC on FUEL TV card in Stockholm, Sweden, as Brad “One Punch” Pickett will battle Mike “The Hulk” Easton.
Pickett (22-7)… Read More
UFC 156 Winner Isaac Vallie-Flagg: “I Definitely Had Something to Prove Fighting Yves Edwards. Nobody Gave Me A Chance”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Of all the former Strikeforce competitors who were tapped to represent the now defunct promotion in their Octagon debuts, Isaac Vallie-Flagg had to do so against not only one of the UFC’s more experienced fighters, but in… Read More
UFC’s TJ Grant Sees Top 10 Spot On The Line Versus Matt Wiman: “We’ve Both Rattled Off Some Wins; We’re Both Right Up There”
By Kelsey Mowatt
All has been according to plan in the career of TJ Grant as of late. This Saturday at UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago, the former welterweight will begin his fifth year competing in the UFC armed… Read More
Report: UFC’s Yuri Alcantara Gets Win Bonus Following Controversial No Contest
Dana White Calls Pedro Nobre “An Award Winning Actor”
By FCF Staff
Although Yuri Alcantara did not emerge from UFC on FX 7 with a victory, technically speaking, the bantamweight was reportedly given his win bonus after his bout with… Read More
UFC on FX 7: Vitor Belfort Blasts Away Michael Bisping’s Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC on FX 7 card in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which saw Vitor Belfort postpone Michael Bisping’s title shot hopes, by stopping the middleweight with a beautifully timed left head kick and… Read More
UFC Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson Announces New 8 Fight Contract
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson was one of the sport’s more impressive performers in 2012, and the UFC Lightweight Champion has apparently been rewarded by his employers with a new, eight fight contract for his efforts. The 29 year-old-fighter, who… Read More
UFC 155 Media Call: Junior dos Santos on Rematch With Cain Velasquez: “I’m Going to Knock Him Out Again”
Velasquez Says “The Fighter in Me” Reason Why He Fought dos Santos Injured
By FCF Staff
With UFC 155 just ten days away, the promotion held a media call today to continue… Read More
Former UFC Featherweight Contender Mark Hominick Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Less than 20 months removed from challenging for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 129, veteran Mark Hominick has announced he’s retiring from MMA. The 30 year-old-fighter, who is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Pablo… Read More
Renan “Barao” vs. Michael McDonald Among Bouts Confirmed For London’s UFC on FUEL 7
Evan Dunham vs. Gleison Tibau, Ian McCall vs. Joseph Benavidez Set For UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Just hours after UFC President Dana White confirmed that Michael McDonald will challenge interim bantamweight champion Renan “Barao” Pegado next, the promotion has… Read More
Joe Proctor on UFC on FOX Bout With Ramsey Nijem: “It Definitely Puts my Name on the Map With This Win”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After making the most of his first official UFC bout at the TUF 15 Finale in June, by quickly stopping Jeremy Larsen, Joe Proctor has promptly been moved into a high profile bout when he fights former… Read More
Despite Impressive UFC 154 Win, Ivan Menjivar “Not Running After the Belt”, Wants to “Get Better and Get More Popular” First
By Kelsey Mowatt
UFC 154 was a good night for Ivan Menjivar, as the Tristar fighter tapped out Azamat Gashimov in the first round, took home “Submission of the Night” honors, and extended his overall Octagon record to 4-1. After… Read More
Report: UFC Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos Signs Endorsement Deal With Nike Brasil
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos continues to become a significant sport’s commodity, as the UFC Heavyweight Champion has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Nike Brasil. As a result of the signing, the 28 year-old, Brazilian fighter joins UFC… Read More
Demetrious Johnson vs. Jon Dodson, Anthony Pettis vs. Donald Cerrone Confirmed for UFC on FOX 6
“Rampage” Jackson Says Bout With Glover Teixeira Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed that Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight title against Jon Dodson, as expected, January 26th at the promotion’s next FOX broadcast. In addition, the… Read More
Report: Bryan Caraway Replacing Injured TJ Dillashaw at UFC on FOX 5
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, former TUF finalist TJ Dillashaw has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled December 8th bout with Mike Easton due to injury. Bantamweight Bryan Caraway will step in to take his place at… Read More
Forrest Griffin Now Facing Phil Davis at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
With Chael Sonnen having been assigned a title shot with light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones in April, Forrest Griffin will instead fight Phil Davis at the December 29th, UFC 155 card in Las Vegas.
Davis (10-1) s coming… Read More
UFC Champ Demetrious Johnson Tells Flyweight Critics: “We’re Very Technical; We Have Power, We Have Cardio And All That Good Stuff.
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been less than a month since Demetrious Johnson became the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first ever, flyweight champion, but the 26 year-old-fighter already has to begin thinking about his first title defense. On account of his recent… Read More
Vitor Belfort on UFC Bout With Jon Jones: “I Know I Can Win This Fight and Shock the World”
By FCF Staff
After enduring a break from UFC action, MMA fans will be able to catch two title fights at this Saturday’s UFC 152 card in Toronto, Ontario. At light-heavyweight, Jon Jones will look to defend his light-heavyweight belt… Read More
Cub Swanson on Criticisms of Jackson’s MMA Squad: “All it Does is Piss us Off”, Honored to Fight Alongside Teammate Jon Jones at UFC 152
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Cub Swanson will be gunning for his third consecutive win and a spot in the title shot mix against prospect Charles Oliveira at UFC 152, the established vet will also be looking to impress for his… Read More
Report:: UFC Vet Christian Morecraft Arrested and Charged With OUI
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Christian Morecraft was reportedly arrested this weekend in Barnstable, Massachusetts, after being pulled over in his vehicle by local authorities. According to a report from Barnstable-Hyannisport Patch. com site, Morecraft has been charged with “operating… Read More
Lyoto Machida and “Shogun” Rua Lead UFC on FOX 4 Payroll
By Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the payroll for the August 4th, UFC on FOX card in Los Angeles, and not surprisingly, former light-heavyweight champions Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua led the way.
According to the… Read More