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Opinion: Pro Wrestler Dave Bautista Set For MMA Debut But, After Years Of WWE Injuries, Can He Handle It?
By Joshua Molina
There’s a common name in wresting for a big guy with a lot of muscles who can’t move very fast inside the squared circle. They call him a “broomstick.”
The idea is for the broomstick to flex… 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
Georges St. Pierre Says He’s “Feeling Great,” Video Documenting Recovery Released
By FCF Staff
The camp of UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre has released a new video which documents the fighter’s ongoing recovery from knee surgery, which was required to repair the torn ACL he incurred while training last… Read More
Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson II Confirmed For UFC 150
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar’s latest rematch has finally been confirmed, as the UFC has announced that the former champion will fight reigning lightweight champ Benson Henderson, August 11th.
The bout, which will headline UFC 150 at Denver’s Pepsi Center,… Read More
UFC on FOX 3: Nate Diaz Believes Title Shot Headed His Way if he Beats Jim Miller
Josh Koscheck Cites Benefits of Training With People “Who Actually Care”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held a pre-fight teleconference today in advance of the promotion’s upcoming May 5th card at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New… Read More
Dan Henderson to Challenge Jon Jones Next
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones will look to defeat yet another decorated fighter, as following his impressive unanimous decision win over Rashad Evans last night, the UFC has announced that he will fight former Strikeforce champ Dan Henderson next.
No… Read More
Report: Thiago Alves Fighting Yoshihiro Akiyama Next
By FCF Staff
Although Yoshihiro Akiyama has lost four straight bouts in the Octagon, the Japanese star will reportedly fight former welterweight contender Thiago Alves this summer. The bout is expected to take place on the upcoming July 21st, UFC… Read More
World Jiu-Jitsu Expo Confirms Nick Diaz Competing in “Superfight”
By FCF Staff
Although it remains to be seen if and when Nick Diaz will compete again in MMA, the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo has announced that the Cesar Gracie black belt will participate in one of the event’s “superfights”… Read More
UFC 144: Henderson Dethrones Edgar, Bader Outscores Jackson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 144 card in Saitama, Japan, which saw Ben Henderson secure the lightweight championship, by working his way to a unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar.
Benson Henderson def. Frankie Edgar… Read More
Tyron Woodley: “I Feel Like I Am The Uncrowned World Champion”
Soft spoken superstar losing patience while he awaits a title shot
By Joshua Molina
The welterweight (170 pounds) division is perhaps the most schizophrenic weight class in all of mixed martial arts.
George St. Pierre, regarded as the best welterweight… Read More
“Mayhem” Miller To Face C.B. Dollaway At UFC 146 In May
By FCF Staff
After a dismal showing against opposing “The Ultimate Fighter” coach Michael Bisping in December, Jason “Mayhem” Miller (24-8) will be given another opportunity to prove himself in The Octagon when he faces C.B. Dollaway (11-4) at UFC… Read More
UFC 144: Edgar Vs. Henderson Fight Card Complete With 12 Bouts
Seven main card fights and five preliminary bouts complete the lineup
By FCF Staff
The 12-bout fight card for UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, is… Read More
“Mayhem” Miller Says “Dana White Was Right” About Loss to Michael Bisping
By FCF Staff
After Jason “Mayhem” Miller failed to impress in his recent Octagon return, by fading early against fellow TUF 14 coach Michael Bisping and being stopped in the third round, debate continued afterwards as to how disappointing… Read More
Cesar Gracie “Somewhat Disappointed” That Gilbert Melendez Remaining in Strikeforce
Says Jorge Masvidal Can “Beat Anyone on Any Given Night”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Several weeks ago, it seemed like for many observers throughout the MMA world, Gilbert Melendez’s bout with Jorge Masvidal Saturday was somewhat of an afterthought. After all,… Read More
UFC Returning to Australia March 3rd, Alves vs. Kampmann Headlines
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that it will be returning to Australia early next year, as it announced today that a welterweight bout between Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann willl headline a March 3rd event in… Read More
Georges St. Pierre Reports Knee Surgery Was a Success
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre can now begin the process of rehabilitation and returning to action sometime in 2012, as the UFC Welterweight Champion is reporting that the surgery he underwent yesterday to repair his injured knee was… Read More
Serious Injury Sidelines St. Pierre, Condit Fighting Diaz Next
By FCF Staff
Another knee injury has forced UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre to the sidelines once again, however, this time the severity of the injury will force the promotion to hold an interim title fight.
According to… Read More
Alves vs. Kampmann, Condit vs. Koscheck Amongst Latest UFC Confirmations
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to confirm various match-ups for the promotion’s schedule over the coming months, and several established fighters have new fights to prepare for.
In an intriguing welterweight bout, former challenger Thiago Alves will… Read More
Kongo vs. Hunt, Gomi vs. Sotiropolous Amongst Latest UFC 144 Additions
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has put the finishing touches on the promotion’s upcoming February 26th return to Japan, which includes several fighters from the nation as well as the now defunct Pride.
The latest main card addition… Read More
Joe Lauzon and Anthony Pettis Fight Set for Japan
By FCF Staff
Just one day removed from confirming a middleweight match-up between Yushin Okami and Tim Boetsch for UFC 144, the promotion has announced that a lightweight bout between Joe Lauzon and Athony Pettis will also go down on… Read More