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Alistair Overeem Passes Required Drug and Steroid Test for UFC 141
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem has cleared another hurdle heading into his scheduled December 30th, UFC 141 bout with Brock Lesnar, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed that the fighter has passed a mandatory, pre-fight drug test.… Read More
Alistair Overeem Granted Conditional License, Further Drug and Steroid Testing Required
Despite rumors and speculation to the contrary, Alistair Overeem is still on track to fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 141, provided the fighter undergoes additional steroid and drug testing within the next 72 hours.
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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
Preview: UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. dos Santos
By Michael Sorenson
Oh my, look how far we’ve come.
On November 12th, 1993, a new sport was born. With UFC 1 came the emergence of mixed martial arts.People witnessed a skinny Brazilian kid in something called a gi take… Read More
Golden Glory Fires Back At UFC Heavweight Alistair Overeem Over Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
In response to a lawsuit filed against its organization by former client and UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem, Golden Glory’s attorney has issued a statement accusing Overeem of initiating a “preemptive action” after the fighter had… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Suing Former Management Team
Just a few weeks before Alistair Overeem is set to make his UFC debut against Brock Lesnar on December 30th, news has surfaced today reporting that the former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion is suing his previous management
Former TUF Competitor Matt Riddle Fighting Luis Ramos Next
By FCF Staff
Matt Riddle and Luis Ramos will look to get back on the winning track against one another, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that the welterweights have agreed to fight December 30th.
Riddle (5-3) will… Read More
Video: The Reem “Crossroads”
In the latest episode of “The Reem”, former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem discusses his split from Golden Glory, and his decision to train with Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas to prepare for his upcoming bout with Brock Lesnar.
Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz Agree to UFC 141 Tilt
By FCF Staff
Following his one-sided, first round submission of Dennis Siver this past weekend at UFC 137, it hasn’t taken Donald “The Cowboy” Cerrone long to secure his next fight, as today the promotion announced that he and… Read More
Jacob Volkmann vs. TJ Grant Set for UFC 141
By FCF Staff
TJ Grant and Jacob Volkmann will close out their 2011 campaigns by fighting each other on December 30th, at UFC 141 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The promotion announced this afternoon on its official website that the two… Read More
Media Watch: Dana White’s Mouth Could KO Frank Mir From Vegas Speaking Engagement
By FCF Staff
On Monday, Las Vegas For The Family published a written outcry from a concerned Las Vegas community member about UFC heavyweight Frank Mir being chosen by City Councilman Ricki Barlow to speak at the annual “Teen… Read More
Shane Carwin to be Sidelined Until 2012
By FCF Staff
The injury woes of Shane Carwin continue, as the former UFC heavyweight contender has announced that he is about to undergo back surgery that will keep him on the sidelines until the spring or summer of… Read More
Interview: MMA Journalist and Ring Announcer Rodolfo Roman
By Cameron Conaway
Rodolfo Roman is a journalist, an MMA ring announcer and the host of “The Roman Show.” He’s a diversely talented man, one who can announce a new MMA champion, then ask thoughtful interview questions to MMA’s top… Read More
Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson Rescheduled for UFC 141
By FCF Staff
A bout between veteran Vladimir Matyushenko and rising light-heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson has been rescheduled for December 30th at UFC 141, after their initial encounter in August was cancelled due to Matyushenko being injured.
Matyushenko (26-5)… Read More
UFC on FOX 1 Presser: Velasquez Credits dos Santos, Guida vs. Henderson Possibly to Air
By FCF Staff
A boisterous crowd greeted UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Junior dos Santos today at the W Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, California, as the promotion held a press conference to further… Read More
Golden Glory’s Bas Boon Wishes Alistair Overeem Well, Hopes No Legal Action Necessary Over Split
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following a post on the official Twitter account of Alistair Overeem, where the decorated fighter announced that he has split from his long time management team Golden Glory, the company has confirmed with FCF that indeed… Read More
All But One Domestic Violence Charge Dropped Against Heavyweight Brett Rogers, Pleads Guilty To Third-Degree Assault
By FCF Staff
Three of four domestic violence charges were dropped against former Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix competitor Brett “Da Grim” Rogers, during a court hearing on Thurs., Sept. 15. Rogers pled guilty to one count… Read More
Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks Amongst Several UFC Additions
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to who perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch (pictured) will fight next, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced this afternoon that the veteran will take on Johny Hendricks, December 30th, at UFC 141.… Read More
Alistair Overeem’s Management Calls New UFC Deal “Milestone for Golden Glory”
By FCF Staff
While reports had surfaced recently indicating that Zuffa and Golden Glory were in negotiations to bring Alistair Overeem into the UFC fold, the news yesterday that the Dutch heavyweight would face fellow former champion Brock Lesnar… Read More
Guida vs. Henderson, MacDonald vs. Ebersole Among Latest UFC Additions
By FCF Staff
On a day where the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem will take on the promotion’s former champ Brock Lesnar, December 30th, several more bouts have been confirmed for the… Read More