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Stipe Miocic Added to UFC 146, Fighting Shane Del Rosario
By FCF Staff
As a result of the recent match-up shifts that have hit the upcoming UFC 146 card, UFC President Dana White has announced via Twitter that Stipe Miocic has agreed to fight Shane Del Rosario at the May… Read More
Gabe Gonzaga Fighting Roy Nelson at UFC 146
By FCF Staff
UFC 146 continues to undergo significant alterations, as following the news that Antonio Silva will now fight Cain Velasquez, UFC President Dana White has announced that Gabriel Gonzaga will fight Roy Nelson at the… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Cites Prescription Medication for High T/E Ratio
By FCF Staff
One day before Alistair Overeem is set to appear in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission to explain why he tested for an elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone (T/E) ratio, the decorated fighter has broken his silence.
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Antonio Silva Fighting Cain Velasquez at UFC 146
By FCF Staff
Despite the loss of his original opponent Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez will still compete at the upcoming May 26th, UFC 146 card, as UFC President Dana White has announced that the former champion will… Read More
NSAC Says Alistair Overeem Failed Drug Test, UFC 146 Title Fight in Doubt
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem’s May 26th bout with UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos could be in jeopardy, after the Nevada State Athletic Commission has announced today that the fighter has allegedly failed a pre-fight drug test.
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UFC 146 Presser: Overeem Calls Dos Santos Best Boxer in Heavyweight Division
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held a press conference today in Las Vegas, Nevada, in advance of the promotion’s upcoming May 26th event, which will feature an all heavyweight main card. UFC 146 will be headlined by a… Read More
Tim Sylvia’s Journey Back To The UFC: Should We Care?
By Tom Taylor
In early 2008, former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia elected to leave the UFC in search of greener pastures. Citing the promotion’s reluctance to pay the kind of money he believed his credentials as a… Read More
Nelson vs. Werdum Official for UFC 143, Lamas Replaces Injured Koch
By FCF Staff
As rumored would be the case, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that Fabricio Werdum will make his Octagon return against Roy Nelson, February 4th in Las Vegas. The heavyweight bout will be part of… 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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X-Ray Confirms Break in “Minotauro” Nogueira’s Arm
The first submission loss of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira’s storied career has cost him a broken arm, and the veteran heavyweight will likely spend some considerable time on the sidelines as a result.
The UFC has tweeted
Jon Jones Continues Reign With Choke Out Win Over Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 140 card in Toronto, Ontario, which saw Jon Jones continue his reign as light-heavyweight champion, by choking out former champ Lyoto Machida with a standing guillotine choke in the second… Read More
Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida Clear Last Hurdle for UFC 140
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and former champ Lyoto Machida both made weight this afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, to clear the way for their main event bout tomorrow night at UFC 140.
The underdog Machida, who appeared… Read More
UFC 140 Presser: Jones Motivated to Face Machida, Former Champ Cites Experience and Technique as Advantages
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Toronto, Ontario today to begin promoting its upcoming December 10th card at the city’s Air Canada Centre. In attendance at today’s press conference were UFC President Dana White, Director of Canadian… Read More
Jon Jones Facing Lyoto Machida at UFC 140
By FCF Staff
Rashad Evans will have to continue to wait for his title shot, as today the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that former light-heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida will face reigning champion Jon “Bones” Jones at the promotion’s December… Read More
Mark Bocek and Nik Lentz Agree to UFC 140 Bout
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s second trip to Toronto, Ontario, continues to build, as today the promotion announced that lightweights Mark Bocek (pictured) and Nik Lentz have agreed to fight at the December 10th… Read More
“Cro Cop” vs. Nelson Confirmed, Hamill Replaces Matyushenko
By FCF Staff
A busy week of bout confirmations and injury updates has continued today, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that heavyweight Roy Nelson will meet Pride vet Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (pictured) at the… Read More
UFC 130: “Rampage” Jackson Outscores Matt Hamill for UD Win
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 130 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw former light-heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson earn a unanimous decision win over Matt Hamill.
UFC 130 Results
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Brendan Schaub vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Confirmed for UFC 134
By FCF Staff
Another of Brazil’s top MMA stars has been confirmed for the upcoming August 27th, UFC 134 card in Rio de Janeiro, as the promotion has announced that legendary heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (pictured) and… Read More
Cody McKenzie vs. Bart Palaszewski Confirmed for UFC 130
By FCF Staff, photo courtesy Team Curran