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Nick Diaz Tests Positive For Marijuana Metabolites, Dana White Responds
By FCF Staff
Welterweight superstar Nick Diaz has failed his UFC 143 post-fight drug exam after testing positive for marijuana metabolites, according to a statement issued by Keith Kizer, Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
“I am… Read More
NSAC Green Lights Winner-Take-All For WBC Muay Thai Fight In Las Vegas
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has approved winner-take-all terms for a WBC full-rules Muay Thai fight between WBC light heavyweight (175 pounds) champion Joe Schilling (12-1, 10 KO’s) and undefeated contender Simon Marcus (22-0, 17 KO’s)… Read More
Johny Hendricks: “I Believe I Have What it Takes to Beat GSP”, Hoping to Land Shot at Interim Belt
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the debate may continue on as to who deserved to win last Saturday’s welterweight fight between Nick Diaz and newly crowned interim champ Carlos Condit, there’s no debating the fact that these are interesting times… Read More
Quote Of The Day: MMA Legend Royce Gracie
By FCF Staff
Three days after the fact, the debate over who really won the UFC 143 main event matchup between welterweights Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit rages on. Everyone from the two fighters to their trainers to other fighters… Read More
UFC 143 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters On Weight
By FCF Staff
Main Card (Airs live on Pay Per View)
Welterweight (170 pounds): Carlos Condit (169) vs. Nick Diaz (169)
Heavyweight (Max 265 pounds): Roy Nelson (246) vs. Fabricio Werdum (246)
Welterweight (170 pounds): Josh Koscheck (170) vs. Mike… Read More
Josh Koscheck: “I’m A Gold Digger. I Fight For Money. You’d Be A Dumb SOB To Fight For Free”
By FCF Staff
On Saturday night, live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Pay-Per-View, welterweight superstars Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will battle each other with the interim UFC welterweight (170 pounds) championship at stake.
In… Read More
Unbeaten MMA Upstart Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson Replaces Injured Mike Stumpf At UFC 143
By FCF Staff
Kickboxing sensation and undefeated MMA prospect Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (5-0) has signed with the UFC and will make his debut in the octagon in place of an injured Mike Stumpf in the welterweight contest with Justin Edwards… Read More
Undefeated Clifford Starks Fighting Veteran Ed Herman at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that undefeated middleweight Clifford Starks will fight veteran Ed Herman at the promotion’s upcoming February 4th event in Las Vegas.
The UFC 143 card will be hosted by the Mandalay… Read More
Jake Ellenberger on Diego Sanchez: “I’m Better in a Lot of Areas”
Credits Veteran Welterweight For Heart and Determination
By Kelsey Mowatt
While fighters like Donald Cerrone, Dan Henderson and of course Jon Jones will be remembered for their impressive 2011 campaigns, Jake Ellenberger also recorded one of the year’s more… Read More
Brown vs. Cope, Stumpf vs. Edwards Added to UFC 143
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, February 4th Ultimate Fighting Championship card has two more welterweight additions, as the promotion has confirmed that Matt Brown will take on Chris Cope, and Mike Stumpf will fight Justin Edwards at the Super Bowl… 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
Georges St. Pierre Reports Knee Surgery Was a Success
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre can now begin the process of rehabilitation and returning to action sometime in 2012, as the UFC Welterweight Champion is reporting that the surgery he underwent yesterday to repair his injured knee was… Read More
Mike Pierce Moves in to Fight Josh Koscheck at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
Changes to the upcoming Februray 4th, UFC 143 card in Las Vegas continue, as the promotion has confirmed that Mike Pierce will step in for Carlos Condit and fight Josh Koscheck. The news comes shortly after Condit… Read More
UFC on FOX 2 Presser: Sonnen and Munoz Fighting “To Set an Example”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship headed to Chicago today to promote its upcoming UFC on FOX 2 card, January 28th at the city’s United Center.
The press conference feature all six competitors from the upcoming “triple header” card,… Read More
Jake Ellenberger to Fight Diego Sanchez in UFC on Fuel 1 Headliner
By FCF Staff
After weeks of rumors and speculation that Diego Sanchez would be the next man to face welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger, the UFC has finally confirmed that the two will fight, February 15th. The noteworthy tilt will headline… Read More
NSAC Releases Figures for UFC 137; Card Falls Short of Sellout
Over 10,000 people were in attendance to watch Nick Diaz’s unanimous decision win over BJ Penn at the recent UFC 137 card in Las Vegas, according to figures released today by the Nevada State Athletic
Diaz Retires Penn, Secures Bout With GSP; “Cro Cop” Calls it Quits
The highly decorated BJ Penn gave Nick Diaz pause for thought in the opening round of tonight’s UFC 137 main event, but in the end, the former Strikeforce champ battered Penn with strikes en route
Jake Ellenberger Calls New 6 Fight UFC Deal “Great”, Discusses Possible Return Date
By FCF Staff
It may have taken Jake Ellenberger over 20 pro bouts to earn an invitation to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but after going 5-1 in the Octagon since his 2009 arrival, the 26 year has been rewarded… Read More
Cesar Gracie: BJ Penn Vs. Nick Diaz Should Be The Main Event Of Any Card, Thinks Penn Would Want Five Rounds
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Nick Diaz is no longer fighting for the UFC Welterweight Championship on October 29th, the former Strikeforce champ’s upcoming bout
Cesar Gracie Says Nick Diaz Not to Blame for Late Arrival on UFC 137 Call
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take long for Twitter to fill up with the name Nick Diaz today, as after the welterweight wasn’t initially on a pre-UFC 137 teleconference this morning, many likely wondered what, if anything, the UFC might… Read More