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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
UFC 171: GSP Weighs-In On Johny Hendricks-Robbie Lawler
By FCF Staff
This Saturday, the UFC will crown a new welterweight champion for the first time since 2008, when Johny Hendricks battles Robbie Lawler for the vacant title in Dallas. The reason being, of course, that long time champ… Read More
UFC FN 38: Gunnar Nelson Believes Path to Title Shot “Easier” in GSP’s Absence
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC FN 38 will mark the return of one of MMA’s top welterweight prospects, as Gunnar Nelson will fight for the first time in over a year, when he battles Omari Akhmedov.
The undefeated Nelson (11-0-1) hasn’t… 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
Report: GSP Says UFC’s Stance on WADA Testing Contributed to Exit
By FCF Staff
Several weeks ago, Georges St. Pierre cited personal issues and the intense pressure of being champion, as reasons why he vacated the welterweight title following UFC 167. Now, the renowned fighter has said the UFC’s stance on World… Read More
GSP: “There is a Chance I Will Come Back”
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre stopped short of announcing his retirement, when he relayed after UFC 167 he was taking a break from fighting, and the renowned fighter is keeping that stance.
St. Pierre recently made an appearance at… Read More
Dana White Doesn’t Believe GSP Will Announce Retirement Friday
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre will reportedly speak with the media tomorrow in Quebec City, and because the UFC Welterweight Champion recently said he’s been dealing with personal issues and plans to take a break from fighting, there… Read More
Report: Court Documents Reveal Previous Lawsuit Between GSP and Former Manager
By FCF Staff
Since Saturday’s memorable and controversial battle between Johny Hendricks and Georges St. Pierre, there’s been no shortage of reports and speculation as to what is the cause of the latter’s personal issues. While the UFC welterweight champ’s… Read More
Report: Roach Not Impressed With Hendricks, Plans to be in GSP’s Corner For Rematch
By FCF Staff
After Georges St. Pierre said he was going to take a break from fighting, following his controversial win over Johny Hendricks at UFC 167, increasingly it looks like a rematch could happen sooner than later. Not only… 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
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: St. Pierre Says Personal Issues Making Him “Crazy” After Controversial Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into UFC 167 there was considerable speculation and discussion as to whether Georges St. Pierre might announce he’s retiring after the event, and following his controversial split decision win over Johny Hendricks, it’s become somewhat… 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