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Lessons Learned: UFC on FOX 5
By Tom Taylor
As MMA fans, we learn more about our sport every time we watch a fight, even if we don’t realize it. We might be reminded of something we had long forgotten, or we might be made aware… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, the UFC stops in Seattle for UFC on FOX 5, one of the most stacked cards of the year. In the main event, Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Beyond… Read More
Opinion: Johny Hendricks as the No. 1 Contender
By Jesse Heitz
Lately there seems to be an unusual amount of chatter circulating about the MMA world regarding who should be next in line to challenge Georges St-Pierre for his UFC Welterweight Championship. Many folks are saying Nick Diaz,… Read More
Cesar Gracie Not Surprised by Firas Zahabi’s Comments: GSP vs. Nick Diaz is “The Fight the Fans Want to See”
Says Welterweight Champ Should Not “Have to Move Up a Weight Class to Fight Anyone”
By Kelsey Mowatt
At UFC 154 Johny Hendricks needed less than a minute to dispatch of noted vet Martin Kampmann, in… Read More
UFC on FOX 5 Media Call: Nate Diaz Says Title Fight With Benson Henderson “Biggest Thing Going on Right Now”
By FCF Staff
The UFC held another media call today in advance of the promotion’s upcoming FOX broadcast and event, which will go down December 8th at the Key Arena in Seattle. The card will be headlined by a lightweight… Read More
Lessons Learned from UFC 154
By Tom Taylor
As MMA fans, we learn more about our sport every time we watch a fight, even if we don’t realize it. We might be reminded of something we had long forgotten, or we might be made aware… Read More
UFC 154: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, at UFC 154 in Montreal, the UFC’s top Pay-Per-View draw and welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will return to action after well over a year on the sidelines.
St. Pierre will face a significant test… Read More
Despite Reports, Cesar Gracie “Not Pushing” For Fight Between Nick Diaz and Josh Koscheck, “Big Fights” With Anderson Silva and GSP Remain Primary Target
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Cesar Gracie recently made statements saying that a bout between his longtime student Nick Diaz and Josh Koscheck was a bigger and more likely fight than one with Demian Maia, it was viewed by many as… Read More
Opinion: Performance Enhancing Drugs and MMA
By Jesse Heitz
UFC 153 marked the final time fan favorite Stephan “The American Psycho” Bonnar stepped into the famed Octagon. He made his last stand against a man that few have ever found success against. He went out 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
Opinion: Top Five Disturbing Moments in UFC History
By Tom Taylor
Sure, we’ve never seen a fighter use the skin of his fallen opponents to craft himself a mask, and we haven’t yet seen an unconscious fighter rise again as a zombie, but the UFC’s octagon has still… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz to Fight Top Welterweight Contender Upon Return
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz will reportedly fight a top welterweight contender, and not the winner of the upcoming championship fight between Georges St. Pierre and Carlos Condit, when he returns from suspension early next year.
Although a bout between… Read More
Prospect Graham Spencer Quit Job, Trained With Team Alpha Male to Prepare for “Big Time Opponent” in UFC Vet Shane Nelson
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you had asked Graham Spencer a few years ago if he could envision a time where his days were spent training for a fight, rather than working as an electrician, he likely would have said no.… Read More
Report: UFC Legend Matt Hughes Says “It Looks I’m Fully Retired”
By FCF Staff
Following his knockout loss to Josh Koscheck last September, former UFC welterweight champ Matt Hughes announced that he was taking a break from the sport, rather than outright retiring. In a recent interview over one year later,… Read More
Pat Healy: “I Think The Media Has Kind of Taken Gil Melendez and Turned Him Into This Mythical, Unbeatable Fighter”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Due to an impressive run at lightweight and a five fight win streak, it appears as though Pat Healy is finally starting to get the respect, which for quite sometime, he didn’t feel he was getting. Case… Read More
Jon Fitch on UFC Ranking System: “There’s No Order, There’s No Lineup, There’s No Point System. It’s Just Whoever They Feel They’re Going To Make The Most Money Off Of.”
Says he will put the “old-man strength” on UFC 153 opponent Erick Silva
By Tom Taylor
At UFC 87, in August of 2008, UFC welterweight Jon Fitch almost reached the top of the mountain. Fitch had earned himself a title… Read More
Vladimir Matyushenko’s Ready to Welcome Back Matt Hamill: “Everybody’s Coming Out of Retirement These Days”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Vladimir Matyushenko had been hoping to delay the retirement of Tito Ortiz by rematching the former champion, instead, he has been assigned the task of welcoming back a fellow vet to the Octagon. When it was… Read More
Erik Koch Forced to Withdraw From UFC 153, Frankie Edgar Fighting Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar’s recent decision to drop down to 145 pounds has paid off in a hurry, as the UFC has announced that the former lightweight champ will fight reigning featherweight champion Jose Aldo on October 13th. The… Read More
Fuel TV’s UFC Ultimate Insider, Episode 27
By Michael Hatamoto
In this episode, the ‘Gracie Breakdown’ takes a closer look at Jon Jones’ solid victory against Lyoto Machida, including his strong elbows on the ground, close-range striking, and his guillotine setup. Jones’ freakish 84.5” reach allows… Read More
Joe Proctor vs. Ramsey Nijem Added to UFC on FOX 5
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Wednesday that a bout between TUF vets Joe Proctor and Ramsey Nijem has been added to the line-up of its December 8th, UFC on FOX event.
Proctor (8-1) last competed on June… Read More