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Report: Nick Diaz Talks New UFC Deal, Believes Other Fighters Aren’t “Getting Paid What They Should Be”
By FCF Staff
Now that Nick Diaz has a new UFC contract, and the fight with Anderson Silva that he’s been calling for, the outspoken vet continues to make headline grabbing comments.
Diaz participated in a media call recently to… Read More
UFC Announces Anderson Silva-Nick Diaz Super Fight set for Super Bowl Weekend, 2015
By FCF Staff
Now that Nick Diaz is armed with a new UFC contract, the promotion has announced that he will face the legendary Anderson Silva on January 31st, 2015.
The super fight will be contested at 185 pounds and… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Robbie Lawler-Matt Brown Battle is Latest Chapter in Memorable Title Shot Runs
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you had told someone in July, 2013, that in twelve months time, Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown would be fighting for a crack at the UFC welterweight title, chances are your prediction would not… Read More
Nick Diaz Inks New UFC Deal, Veteran Expecting 2015 Return
By FCF Staff
Although 2014 will likely finish without featuring Nick Diaz in action, the UFC has announced that the outspoken fighter has inked a new, three fight deal with the promotion.
No details regarding Diaz’s contract extension were disclosed.… Read More
UFC FN 46: Norman Parke Expecting “Tough Match-up” Against Naoyuki Kotani Despite Odds
By FCF Staff
Due to a impressive run that included winning TUF Smashes, Norman Parke will be a considerable favourite at UFC Fight Night 46, when he takes on Naoyuki Kotani. While the Northern Ireland lightweight believes he’ll stop his opponent,… Read More
UFC 175: Chris Weidman Confident He’ll Finish “The Dragon” and Prevent a Second Machida Era
By Kelsey Mowatt
At a time when the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s schedule does not include big draws like Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre and now Chael Sonnen, comes an event that will feature a potential superstar in Chris Weidman.… Read More
Matt Hughes Weighs in on GSP’s Future: “You Want to Get Out? Get Out”
By FCF Staff
Although it’s been over half a year now since Georges St-Pierre announced he was taking a hiatus from fighting, speculation continues as to when or whether he’ll fight again.
Recently another UFC great, and former opponent, Matt… Read More
UFC Champ Johny Hendricks Talks GSP: “I Heard That He’s Been Watching my Fights, Re-Watching Stuff…”
By FCF Staff
Although Johny Hendricks will likely face either Robbie Lawler or Matt Brown in his first title defense, former UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre continues to be a topic of conversation. It’s not surprising, of course, since the… Read More
Media Watch: The Need For UFC Champ Ronda Rousey To Lose?
By Jesse Heitz
We’re just days away from UFC 175, which features one of the promotions most popular fighters, Ronda Rousey. On this card she’ll take on a dangerous opponent in Alexis Davis. This bout has led to some interesting… Read More
Report: Ben Askren Says he Might Fight Nick Diaz if Latter “Can Stay Off The Pipe”
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren has never been shy about sharing what he thinks, and now he’s taken aim at another fighter who’s known for making headline, making comments.
The ONE FC welterweight and former Bellator champ recently appeared on… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva Interested in 2015 Bout
By FCF Staff
Talk of a possible fight between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz continues to ramp up, and now both sides have reportedly confirmed their interest in meeting sometime early next year.
Diaz has stated in the past that… 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
UFC 173: Renan Barao is “Happy” to be Included in Best Pound-for-Pound Debate
By FCF Staff
Renan Barao may not have the drawing power of Ronda Rousey or Georges St-Pierre in North America, but the UFC bantamweight champ continues to entrench himself as one of the sport’s best.
In the lead-up to this… Read More
Report: UFC’s Dana White on Board With Possible Nick Diaz-Matt Brown Scrap
By FCF Staff
Although Nate Diaz says he wants to fight Matt Brown, Dana White has made it clear only his brother Nick will be considered for a scrap with the surging welterweight.
The UFC President weighed in on the… Read More
Report: Firas Zahabi Believes Latest GSP Injury Could Motivate Comeback
By FCF Staff
When news surfaced recently that Georges St-Pierre would undergo knee surgery once again, there was widespread speculation that it might end any prospect of him returning to the Octagon. According to the welterweight’s coach, however, the injury… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz Not Interested in Fighting Hector Lombard For Less Than 500K
By FCF Staff
Dana White relayed recently that he’s offered Nick Diaz a bout with Hector Lombard, but that he has yet to hear back from the renowned welterweight. Well, it looks as though the amount of money the UFC… Read More
Report: Johny Hendricks Outlines Possible Timetable for Return
By FCF Staff
Johny Hendricks may have laid claim to the UFC’s welterweight title last month by defeating Robbie Lawler, but it could be a while before he defends his new belt.
Hendricks, who scored a unanimous decision win over… Read More
Report: GSP Says Dana White And UFC Were Aware of PED Concerns
By FCF Staff
Dana White has said he’s shocked by Georges St. Pierre’s criticisms of how performance enhancing drugs are tested in MMA, but the latter says he relayed his concerns to the UFC previously.
Since St. Pierre announced he… Read More
UFC 171: Johny Hendricks Says “It’s All About The Belt”, Not The Person Behind It
By FCF Staff
Johny Hendricks and plenty of fans may have thought he defeated Georges St. Pierre at UFC 167 in November, but “Bigg Rigg” continues to insist his main focus is to hold the welterweight title, rather than avenge… Read More
UFC 171 and GSP’s Interdiction
By Jesse Heitz
We’re only a few days away from UFC 171, which is to be headlined by a battle for the vacant UFC Welterweight Championship between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler. The fight sells itself, and is sure to… Read More