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Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans and Alistair Overeem Lead UFC 156 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, and as one would expect, established stars like featherweight champion Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem and… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Overeem, Woodley, Fitch All Have A Lot To Gain With Victories at UFC 156
By Joshua Molina
UFC has several big storylines beyond the big championship main event between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar.
. . . Alistair Overeem will fight the unpredictable and inconsistent Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva. If Overeem wins, he gets Cain… Read More
Opinion: The Scrapper and the Professional Athlete in MMA
By Jesse Heitz
Once upon a time MMA was powered by men that merely wanted to fight, bona fide scrappers. As the sport has progressed, so too has the very nature of its participants. Fighters have evolved both in skill… 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
Chael Sonnen Moving to Light-Heavyweight, Says Bout With Forrest Griffin Next
By FCF Staff
After failing to defeat UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva for a second time this summer, Chael Sonnen has announced that he’s moving to light-heavyweight and that he’ll fight former champ Forrest Griffin on December 29th.
The outspoken,… Read More
Strikeforce’s Quinn Mulhern Says September 29th Bout With Jorge Santiago Next
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce’s upcoming September 29th card in Sacramento apparently has a new and intriguing addition, as Quinn Mulhern is reporting that he’s fighting UFC vet Jorge Santiago at the event.
Mulhern made the announcement via his official Twitter… Read More
After Defeating Hector Lombard, Tim Boetsch Says “I Honestly Believe That I’m Next in Line” For a Title Shot
X-Rays Reveal Middleweight’s Foot Not Fractured
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although UFC President Dana White didn’t commit to anything in terms of what exactly was riding on the UFC 149 bout between Tim Boetsch and Hector Lombard, the narrative surrounding the… Read More
After UFC 149, Dana White Leaning Towards Chris Weidman For Next Middleweight Contender
By FCF Staff
After hinting last week that he may have something to announce regarding the middleweight title picture following UFC 149, UFC President Dana White will apparently leave Calgary with no decision made.
Although White never confirmed that the… Read More
Chris Weidman Becomes A True Contender
By Michael Hatamoto
Chris Weidman completely thrashed fellow wrestler Mark Munoz, landing a huge elbow in the second round that was followed up with vicious ground and pound.
The stoppage of the fight came at 1:37 of the second… Read More
Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz and Anderson Silva Lead UFC 148 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Former light-heavyweight champions Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz were the top earners at this weekend’s UFC 148 card in Las Vegas, according to the figures that were disclosed to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Griffin earned $125,000,… Read More
Eric Wisely Facing Charles Oliveira January 28th
By FCF Staff
Former lightweight prospect Charles Oliveira will drop to featherweight and will face Eric Wisely January 28th at the UFC on FOX 2 card in Chicago. The promotion has added the bout to the line-up of the upcoming… Read More
Johnny Bedford Tapped for Bout with Eddie Wineland
By FCF Staff
With former bantamweight contender Demetrious Johnson headed to the UFC’s new flyweight division, the promotion has announced that “Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 competitor Johnny Bedford, will step in for Johnson against Eddie Wineland on January 28th.
The… Read More
Dan Miller “Needs Win” Over Rousimar Palhares at UFC 134
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Dan Miller has forged a reputation for being one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s gamest and most resilient fighters, evidenced by a record that includes competitive bouts with some of the promotion’s top… Read More
Leben vs. Munoz to Headline UFC 138; More Bouts Confirmed for Fall
By FCF Staff
A bout between rising middleweight Mark Munoz and veteran Chris Leben will headline the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming November 5th event in Birmingham, England. The UFC 138 bout was confirmed via the promotion’s UK… Read More
Despite “Radar” Issues, Jason MacDonald Excited to be Fighting Alan Belcher
By Kelsey Mowatt
After making a successful return at UFC 129 in April, by quickly tapping out Ryan Jensen with a first round triangle-choke, Jason MacDonald began surveying the middleweight landscape to see who he might face… Read More
Rick Story Steps in for Injured Anthony Johnson on June 26th
By FCF Staff, photo courtesy Brave Legion
Rick Story will get an opportunity to add another notable win to his resume sooner than later, following his decision victory over Thiago Alves last weekend, as the UFC has… Read More