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Dustin Poirier Fighting Jonathan Brookins at TUF 16 Finale
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, December 15th, “Ultimate Fighter” Finale has received an intriguing featherweight addition, as Dustin Poirier will take on TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins at the event.
Poirier (12-2) will be looking to rebound from his loss… Read More
Jones, Dunham, Grant and Swanson Pick Up UFC 152 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones not only continued his reign at UFC 152 Saturday night in Toronto, but the highly regarded fighter picked up a “Submission of the Night” bonus for his fourth round tap-out of Vitor Belfort.
Jones survived… Read More
UFC 152: Jon Jones Taps Out Game Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones powered his way through a fight threatening, armbar attempt from Vitor Belfort, to score a submission win over the resilient veteran tonight at UFC 152.
Early on, Belfort appeared to extend the right arm of… Read More
UFC 152 Weigh-Ins: Jon Jones Greeted By Boos, Champ and Vitor Belfort Make Weight
By FCF Staff
As many likely expected would be the case, Jon Jones was greeted by a chorus of boos this afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, as the UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion weighed in for his bout tomorrow night… Read More
UFC 152: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC returns to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for UFC 152. It is a card that has been given several facelifts, as it has been damaged by fighter injuries, and injected with pieces of the… 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
Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger Top TUF Live Payroll
By FCF Staff
Headliners Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger topped “The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale” payroll from this past Friday’s card in Las Vegas, Nevada.
According to the numbers the Nevada State Athletic Commission sent FCF today, Kampmann collected $84,000… Read More
Michael Chiesa Latest “Ultimate Fighter”, Martin Kampmann Stops Jake Ellenberger
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from “The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale” tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw Michael Chiesa choke out Al Iaquinta with a first round, rear-naked-choke to win the show’s fifteenth season.
In the card’s… Read More
TUF Live Finale Weigh-Ins: Ellenberger and Kampmann On Weight For Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitor’s for “The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale” made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, clearing the way for the ten fight event tomorrow night at The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort.
Welterweights Jake… 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
Darren Elkins: Wrestling is “Definitely the Advantage I Have” Over UFC 146 Opponent Diego Brandao
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Darren Elkins won’t head into his next fight with the title of “Ultimate Fighter” winner like his opponent Diego Brandao, the veteran is coming off some notable wins in his own right. Having scored decision wins… Read More
Jim Miller: “A Win Over Nate Diaz Sets Me Apart From All The Other Guys”
Lightweight Contender Discusses Saturday’s UFC on FOX Main Event
By Kelsey Mowatt
As they did when they matched him up against the likes of Charles Oliveira, Ben Henderson or Melvin Guillard,… Read More
Nik Lentz: “I’m Going To Be The Strongest And The Most Technical, And I’m Going To Take People Out.”
By Tom Taylor
Nik “The Carny” Lentz began his MMA career as a lightweight (155 lbs.), losing only three times in his first eighteen fights. Eventually, after entering the UFC and reeling off six wins and a draw, Lentz ran… Read More
Eric Wisely Replaces Injured Akira Corassani In UFC on FUEL TV 2 Featherweight Bout Vs. Jason Young
Undefeated lightweight Yoislandy Izquierdo to face Reza Madadi
By FCF Staff
Eric Wisely (19-7) has been tapped to replace injured Akira Corassani in the featherweight (145 pounds) matchup with Jason Young (8-5) and undefeated lightweight (155 pounds) Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0)… Read More
UFC On FOX 2 Results
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 2: Evans vs. Davis
Saturday, Jan. 28
Main Event:
Rashad Evans def. Phil Davis via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Main Card:
Chael Sonnen def. Michael Bisping via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)… Read More
Former TUF Winner Efrain Escudero Returning to UFC
By FCF Staff
After putting together a record of 5-1, since he was cut by the UFC last September, former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Efrain Escudero will make his return to the Octagon, December 30th at UFC 141. The promotion announced… Read More
Jim Miller vs. Melvin Guillard to Headline First UFC on FX Card
By FCF Staff
The first Ultimate Fighting Championship event to air on FX will feature a bout between two lightweight contenders, as the promotion announced today that Jim Miller will take on Melvin Guillard in the main event of the… Read More
Former TUF Winner Efrain Escudero Facing Caesar Avila at Bellator 55
By FCF Staff
Bellator Fighting Championships has announced that Season 8, “Ultimate Fighter” winner Efrain Escudero will meet lightweight Caeser Avila on the undercard of the promotion’s event this Saturday, in Yuma, Arizona.
Escudero (17-4) is coming off a unanimous… Read More
Mark Bocek and Nik Lentz Agree to UFC 140 Bout
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s second trip to Toronto, Ontario, continues to build, as today the promotion announced that lightweights Mark Bocek (pictured) and Nik Lentz have agreed to fight at the December 10th… Read More
“Cowboy” Cerrone Replaces Sam Stout at UFC 137
By FCF Staff
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will look to further his position in the UFC lightweight rankings on October 29th, as the promotion has announced today that the Jackson’s MMA fighter has agreed to step in for Sam Stout… Read More