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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
Metamoris 4 to Include “Secret Match”
By FCF Staff
Not only will the August 9, Metamoris 4 feature stars like Chael Sonnen and Josh Barnett, but the grappling event has announced it will feature a “secret match”.
The upcoming event will feature notable match-ups like… 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
Vitor Belfort Releases Statement Admitting to Elevated Testosterone Levels in Random NSAC Test
By FCF Staff
There’s been widespread speculation as to whether Vitor Belfort passed a random drug test he was required to take by the Nevada State Athletic Commission earlier this year, and now the fighter has provided an answer.
Belfort… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Wanderlei Silva “in Trouble” After Licensing Issues
By FCF Staff
Although Wanderlei Silva says “confusion”, and a trip to Brazil are responsible for his licensing issues in Nevada, Dana White says the legendary fighter is in “trouble” for what led to his UFC 175 removal.
Silva has… Read More
Vitor Belfort Clarifies Training Plans With Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
After Jon Jones relayed in Brazil recently that he and Vitor Belfort have plans to train together, the latter has clarified the possible arrangement on Twitter. The news comes when it was announced on Wednesday, that the… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva Pulled From UFC 175 After Failing to Apply for License And Take Random Drug Test
By FCF Staff
The MMA world is still reeling from the news that Wanderlei Silva has been pulled from his UFC 175 bout with Chael Sonnen, and according to one report, his refusal to take a random drug test is… Read More
Opinion: UFC 171 and its Uplifting Message
We’re now several days removed from the event that was UFC 171. Fans were treated to an event well worth the price of admission; they were even treated to a bout that should
UFC FN 37’s Jimi Manuwa Talks Alexander Gustafsson: “I Don’t Think Anyone’s Chin Can Take my Full Power”
By FCF Staff
Although the consensus opinion is that Jimi Manuwa will not spoil Alexander Gustafsson’s hopes of rematching Jon Jones later this year at UFC Fight Night 37, the pre-fight narrative says he certainly has the ability.… Read More
UFC Announces May 31st Card in Germany
By FCF Staff
May 31st will be a busy Saturday for MMA fans, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed a second card for that day in Berlin, Germany. The promotion will also hold a Fight Night card in Brazil… Read More
Report: Rashad Evans Likely to Undergo Surgery For Injured Knee
By FCF Staff
After initial reports said Rashad Evans would only need a month or so to recover from the knee injury that pulled him from UFC 170, comes word that the fighter may need surgery after all.
According to… Read More
UFC 170: Rashad Evans Out of Co-Main Event
By FCF Staff
Less than two weeks away from when it will take place, UFC 170 has lost its co-main event, as Rashad Evans has been forced to withdraw due to a leg injury.
The former light-heavyweight champ was scheduled… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua-Dan Henderson Rematch Set For March 23rd
By FCF Staff
In 20011, Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua engaged in one of the best bouts the UFC light-heavyweight division has seen, and according to reports, the two are set to fight again.
The veteran fighters will reportedly… Read More
Jones-Teixeira Booked For UFC 172 in Baltimore
By FCF Staff
After several postponements, Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira finally have a date and location for their upcoming title fight, as the UFC has announced the two will battle April 26th in Baltimore, Maryland. The UFC 172 card,… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson’s Star Continues to Rise With Jaw Dropping Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite the fact Demetrious Johnson had defended the flyweight title twice, and was coming off an impressive tap-out victory over John Moraga, the champ still had his fair share of critics heading into UFC on… Read More
UFC 170: Rashad Evans to Face Daniel Cormier in Headliner
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier has consistently relayed that he wants to fight a top 205’er in his light-heavyweight debut, and the former heavyweight will get just that. Former champ Rashad Evans announced during his UFC FN 33 commentating duties… Read More
Rashad Evans Says Daniel Cormier Could be Next
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier continues to prepare for his light-heavyweight debut, and although it remains to be seen who the highly regarded fighter will face, Rashad Evans says it could be him.
According to multiple reports, Evans relayed on… 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
UFC 167: Georges St. Pierre and Rashad Evans Top Payroll
By FCF Staff
As one would expect to be the case, welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans were the top earners at Saturday’s UFC 167 card, according to figures released by the Nevada State Athletic… Read More
After UFC 167 Win, Evans Interested in Facing Gustafsson or Teixeira
By FCF Staff
After suffering a unanimous decision and disappointing loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira earlier this year, former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans has rebounded with consecutive wins and is hoping to face a top contender next.
While speaking to… Read More