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UFC on FOX 12: Matt Hughes Tweets Pic of Robbie Lawler’s Post-Fight, Celebratory Meal
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler scored a big win at UFC on FOX 12, by decisioning Matt Brown in a title shot eliminator, and the welterweight evidently dug into a hearty feast afterwards.
The veteran’s longtime training partner and UFC… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva Weighs in on Chael Sonnen’s Drug Test Failure, Believes Rival “Will be Back”
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen what kind of disciplinary action the Nevada State Athletic Commission enacts for Wanderlei Silva, the fighter has weighed in on his rival Chael Sonnen’s recent drug test failure.
Silva, who has admitted to… Read More
UFC Vet Brandon Vera Signs With ONE FC
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Brandon Vera will begin the next chapter of his decade plus career with ONE FC.
The Asian based promotion has announced that it has signed the 36 year-old fighter to a new deal; however, no… Read More
ONE FC 18: Rob Lisita vs. Eric Kelly Among Latest Additions
By ONE FC (via press release)
20 June 2014 – SINGAPORE: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, has added four exciting bouts to the ONE FC: WAR OF… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Believes Wanderlei Silva Still in “Big Trouble” With NSAC
By FCF Staff
Although Wanderlei Silva relayed in a recent video that he has been able to “clarify” with the Nevada Commission why he skipped out on a recent drug test, Dana White believes the fighter is still in hot… Read More
Report: GSP Says Motivation to Fight Was Declining Before Facing Johny Hendricks
By FCF Staff
As Georges St-Pierre gets set to corner teammate Francis Carmont at UFC Fight Night 41 this weekend, the former welterweight champ has admitted he’s not considering a comeback yet.
Not long after GSP narrowly defeated Johny Hendricks… Read More
GLORY 15: Gokhan Saki Discusses Title Win, Tyrone Spong’s Gruesome Injury Came From “Correct Blocking”
By FCF Staff
Gokhan Saki laid claim to GLORY’s light-heavyweight championship last night in Istanbul, Turkey, by stopping fellow, renowned striker Tyrone Spong in round one. The victory came via unfortunate circumstances, however, as Spong was unable to continue after… Read More
Cris ‘Cyborg’ Talks Ronda Rousey, Cut to 135, Lion Fight 14 Title Fight
By Lion Fight (via press release)
Las Vegas, NV – Everywhere you look in Fightland these days all you see is LION FIGHT title contender Cyborg, Cyborg and more Cyborg.
“Cyborg Calls Out Ronda Rousey”
“Cris Cyborg… Read More
ONE FC 13: Oishi Retains Belt With KO Win
By FCF Staff
Here are the official results from ONE FC’s “Moment of Truth” event today in Manila, Philippines, which saw featherweight champ Koji Oishi retain his belt by knocking out former champ Honorio Banario in round three.
The 36… Read More
ONE FC 13 Weigh-In Results: Oishi and Banario set for Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s ONE FC “Moment of Truth” card in Manila, Philippines, which will feature featherweight champion Koji Oishi taking on Honorio Banario in the main event.
The card will be hosted… Read More
TUF 18 Finale: Corassani Updates Status After Blanco’s Illegal Knee
By FCF Staff
Akira Corassani recorded his third straight victory last night at The TUF 18 Finale, but the featherweight didn’t earn the win because of his own efforts. The Swedish fighter was awarded the victory after opponent Maximo Blanco… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Lawler a Big Mover After UFC 167 Win
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler continues to have a big comeback year, as the punishing slugger has catapulted up the welterweight ranks as a result of his split decision win over Rory MacDonald at UFC 167.
Lawler was ranked #10… Read More
Opinion: The UFC 20 Years Later
By Jesse Heitz
This week, the most dominant promotion in Mixed Martial Arts, as well as the founding company of modern MMA, turned twenty years old. This is certainly a momentous occasion for our sport. A sport that has… Read More
ONE FC 13: Koji Oishi-Honorio Banario II Headlining Event
By FCF Staff
ONE FC has announced that the promotion’s upcoming, December 6th event in the Philippines, will feature a rematch between featherweight champion Koji Oishi and the nation’s own Honorio Banario.
Oishi and Banario fought in May at… Read More
Opinion: The Muscle Shark and Retirement
By Jesse Heitz
Recently, news broke that Sean “The Muscle Shark” Sherk has retired from active competition. Sherk had turned pro in 1999 and quickly became a force in both the welterweight and lightweight divisions, sitting… Read More
Dana White Still Hoping to Book Rory MacDonald-Robbie Lawler
By FCF Staff
After Rory MacDonald scored a unanimous decision win over Jake Ellenberger at UFC on FOX 8, Dana White said he was interested in having the rising welterweight battle Robbie Lawler next, and the UFC President repeated this… Read More
Opinion: Time For Tito Ortiz To Call It Quits Already
By Jesse Heitz
In recent pieces I have discussed the impending MMA return of Tito “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Ortiz with a planned November bout against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in Bellator. I have also briefly talked… Read More
Opinion: The Presence of Chael Sonnen
By Jesse Heitz
We’re just a few days away from UFC on Fox Sports 1: Shogun vs. Sonnen, probably better known as UFC Fight Night 26. While many fans are looking forward to the possible resurgence of… Read More
UFC on FOX 8 Payroll: Lawler, Guillard and Herman Lead Way
By FCF Staff
The Washington State Department of Licensing has released the disclosed salary figures for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 8 card in Seattle, and veteran slugger Robbie Lawler led the way.
According to the numbers that were released to… Read More
Opinion: Will Ronda Rousey’s Acting Career Lead To The Loss Of Another MMA Superstar?
By Jesse Heitz
News recently broke that the most well-known female fighter in the world is breaking into the movie business. That’s right, UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, Ronda Rousey, has signed on to appear in Sylvester Stallone’s… Read More