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Report: Joseph Benavidez Fighting Jussier “Formiga” September 4th
By FCF Staff
It appears perennial contender Joseph Benavidez has his next opponent, as the flyweight will reportedly fight Jussier “Formiga” da Silva on September 4th. According to a report from the Brazilian publication Combate.com, sources close to the UFC… Read More
Chris Cariaso Excited For UFC On FX 8 Bout With Jussier “Formiga”: “Anybody Who Is Going To Get Me To That Belt”
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC on FX 8 card will feature a pivotal bout in the promotion’s flyweight division, as the number seven ranked Chris Cariaso will take on the the fifth place holder Jussier “Formiga” da Silva. Although… Read More
John Albert Fighting Yaotzin Meza at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
A bantamweight bout between John Albert and Yaotzin Meza has been added to UFC on FOX 8 card, which will likely round out the July 27th event. The fight is the 14th match-up to be confirmed… Read More
Chris Cariaso Says Loss to John Moraga “Lit The Fire” in Flyweight Heading Into UFC on FX 8
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into his UFC 155 bout with John Moraga in December, Chris Cariaso was hoping to record his fourth consecutive victory and secure a title fight with flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson as well. At the end of… Read More
Joseph Benavidez Taking His Time Towards Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
Team Alpha Male’s Joseph Benavidez is on the fast track back towards a flyweight title shot after finishing Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez, though isn’t in a hurry to demand… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Matt Mitrione’s Sudden Return Bad For Sport:
By Joshua Molina
Matt Mitrione’s suspension is a joke.
Less than three weeks after the UFC suspended Mitrione for his disparaging remarks about transgendered fighter Fallon Fox, the UFC brought him back and booked him for a fight on July… Read More
Matt Mitrione’s Ban Lifted, Booked to Fight Brendan Schaub at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
Approximately two weeks after Matt Mitrione was banned by the UFC for the disparaging and controversial remarks he made about transgender fighter Fallon Fox, the heavyweight has been booked for a July 27th bout with Brendan… Read More
UFC’s TJ Grant Sees Top 10 Spot On The Line Versus Matt Wiman: “We’ve Both Rattled Off Some Wins; We’re Both Right Up There”
By Kelsey Mowatt
All has been according to plan in the career of TJ Grant as of late. This Saturday at UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago, the former welterweight will begin his fifth year competing in the UFC armed… Read More
Report: Michael Kuiper vs. Josh Janousek Late Scratch For UFC on FOX 6
By FCF Staff
After having four scheduled opponents drop out for this Saturday’s UFC on FOX 6 card, middleweight Michael Kuiper will reportedly no longer fight at the January 26th event in Chicago. The fighter’s most recent opponent, Josh Janousek,… Read More
After Being “Overlooked” in UFC Debut, John Moraga “Excited” to Fight Flyweight Contender Chris Cariaso
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although John Moraga made his way to the UFC earlier this year with a 11-1 record and a five fight winning streak, much of the spotlight remained focus on his first Octagon opponent Ulysses Gomez, prior to… Read More
Chris Cariaso on UFC 155 Opponent John Moraga: “He’s Going to Find Himself Wanting to Try And Wrestle With Me”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While creating a new weight division may seem as easy as just declaring it exists, in reality, establishing a new champion and a title shot picture to drive up fan interest can take some… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX 5 Averages 4.4. Million Viewers
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship turned to several of its biggest names and a lightweight title fight in an effort to boost ratings for its latest FOX card, and the move appears to have paid off. According to… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar in Place for UFC 157
Joseph Benavidez and Ian McCall Agree to UFC 156 Tilt
By FCF Staff
According to reports, the UFC has added two pivotal bouts in its bantamweight and flyweight divisions for February, as verbal agreements are in place for Urijah Faber… Read More
Ryan Bader and Vladimir Matyushenko Agree to UFC on FOX 6 Bout
David Mitchell Versus Simeon Thoresen Targeted for Jan. 26th Card
By FCF Staff
Light-heavyweight vets Ryan Bader and Vladimir Matyushenko have agreed to fight at the UFC’s upcoming January 26th in Chicago, the promotion has announced. The bout will be… Read More
Report: Dominick Cruz Undergoes Second Knee Surgery, UFC Champ’s Return Date Pushed Back
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship won’t see its bantamweight champion return in early 2013 as originally hoped, as Dominick Cruz has reportedly undergone another knee surgery to repair his ACL and MCL. As a result, the renowned fighter–who… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Spreading Itself Too Thin in Early 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC on Fox show in January is shaping up to be a good fight card, but unfortunately for the UFC it lacks big headline names that could draw big ratings.
Even though it’s not a title… Read More
Clay Guida vs. Hatsu Hioki, Ricardo Lamas vs. Erik Koch Confirmed For UFC on FOX 6
“Rampage” Jackson Fighting Glover Teixeira as Expected
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed two significant featherweight bouts for its upcoming, January 26th FOX card in Chicago, as Clay Guida… Read More
TJ Grant Fighting Matt Wiman at UFC on FOX 6
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to confirm bouts for its upcoming FOX card in January, and the latest addition for the event is a lightweight fight between TJ Grant and Matt Wiman.
The UFC on FOX 6… Read More
Travis Browne Says “It’s My Time to Shine”, But “Bigfoot” Silva Predicting Victory “Inside Two Rounds”
Jon Dodson Fighting Jussier Formiga For #1 Flyweight Contender Spot
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is returning to Minneapolis, Minnesota, this Friday for it’s latest FX event, and the card will feature several of the promotion’s rising commodities.… Read More
Caros Fodor: “I Know That Strikeforce Has Really Cut Their Cards Down…I’m Not Sure What’s Going On”
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been several days since the bombshell was dropped that Strikeforce’s September 29th card had suffered the same fate as UFC 151. With Strikeforce set to promote another show on November 3rd, however, fighters who had been… Read More