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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
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: Hector Lombard Believes Win Over Jake Shields Will Lead to “Title Shot Picture”
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard lived up to the buzz that accompanied his welterweight debut in October, by quickly knocking out Nate Marquardt at UFC 166, and an impressive win on Saturday will only heighten the hype. The former Bellator… Read More
Dan Hardy Added to UFC Fight Pass Commentating Team
By FCF Staff
Former UFC welterweight contender Dan Hardy has a new gig, as the promotion has announced that the charismatic fighter has been added to the UFC Fight pass commentating team.
Hardy, alongside broadcaster John Gooden, will call Fight Pass… Read More
UFC on FOX 10: Henderson and Thomson Break Down Saturday’s Headliner
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC on FOX 10 card in Chicago will feature two of the promotion’s top lightweights, as former champ and #1 contender Benson Henderson will battle the #4 ranked Josh Thomson. It’s a pivotal… Read More
Opinion: GSP Takes A Stand
By Jesse Heitz
This week surely has been a mixed bag regarding the topics that have dominated the MMA news cycle. The one I’ll comment on in this piece is amongst my very favorite topics to chatter about. As the… Read More
Dana White Responds to GSP: “The Whole Thing is Shocking”
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre has made it be known he isn’t happy about the UFC’s current stance on drug testing, and now the promotion’s president Dana White has fired back at the former champ.
While speaking to the… Read More
UFC 167: White Blasts Nevada Commission After Controversial GSP Win
By FCF Staff
Although Georges St. Pierre was bruised and bloodied by Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 last night, the renowned fighter retained the welterweight championship with a split decision win. The bout’s scoring understandably didn’t sit well with… Read More
UFC 167: GSP Escapes With Split Decision Win, Announces Break From Fighting
By FCF Staff
The MMA world has been delivered a serious jolt tonight at UFC 167 in Las Vegas, as not only did welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre retain his title with a controversial, split decision win, he’s announced he’s… Read More
UFC 167 Weigh-Ins: GSP And Hendricks Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC 167 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will feature welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre taking on Johny Hendricks in the main event.
Both of the renowned fighters… Read More
UFC 167: GSP Tweets WADA Certified Drug Test Results
By FCF Staff
There’s been no shortage of coverage surrounding Georges St. Pierre’s upcoming, November 16th bout, not only because he will fight dangerous contender Johny Hendricks, but because the welterweight champ has been undergoing WADA certified drug testing.
The… Read More
Opinion: Adrien Broner and Another Round of Boxing vs. MMA
By Jesse Heitz
In the last few days, numerous stories have surfaced regarding what one could call the identity of Mixed Martial Arts. However, today’s piece will examine the major story floating around that features a prominent… 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
Opinion: Wrestling, Its Standouts and Its Role In MMA
By Jesse Heitz
Wrestling is an ancient sport. Perhaps more importantly, it’s an integral part of an ancient combat system. It can be traced in the Western World at least to Ancient Greece. It was a vital… Read More
Dana White Insists Rory MacDonald Will Fight GSP: “You’re Crazy” if You Don’t Think he Will
By FCF Staff
Although Rory MacDonald has said on several occasions he’s not interested in fighting his Tristar teammate, UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre, Dana White isn’ buying it. During a recent media call to promote tonight’s UFC on… Read More
Opinion: Chris Weidman, The Unthinkable and Its Implications
By Jesse Heitz
Last Saturday, July 6th, the MMA world witnessed the unthinkable becoming reality at UFC 162. Anderson “The Spider” Silva, the greatest fighter on the planet, was handed his first loss in the UFC by challenger Chris Weidman.… Read More
Opinion: The Premature Calls For Anderson Silva’s Next Opponent
By Jesse Heitz
We’re on the precipice of UFC 162, an event which will feature a highly anticipated UFC Middleweight Championship bout between kingpin Anderson Silva and up-and-coming challenger Chris Weidman. Yet, scores of MMA insiders, news… Read More
Opinion: UFC 162 and Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman
By Jesse Heitz
Tomorrow, UFC 162 will be upon us. Many fight fans are gearing up for the bout that could very well see arguably the greatest active fighter, if not the greatest fighter of all time,… Read More