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UFC 162’s Tim Boetsch Says Last Loss “Small Speed Bump”, Hoping to “Open People’s Eyes Again” Versus Mark Munoz
By Kelsey Mowatt
As 2012 was coming to an end, Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch was poised to enter the new year as one of the UFC’s top middleweight contenders, provided he defeated Costa Philippou at UFC 155. Boetsch… Read More
Recovered UFC Vet Eddie Yagin “Can’t Wait to Get Back in There,” Featherweight Believes “I Hit Harder” After Injury Setback
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been over seven months now since Eddie Yagin was forced to pull out from a bout with Dennis Siver due to a frightening head injury, and not only is the vet eager to fight,… Read More
NSAC: Brian Bowles Failed Post UFC 160 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
UFC bantamweight and former WEC champ Brian Bowles is facing disciplinary action, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has announced that the vet has failed his post UFC 160 drug test.
According to an announcement from the… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Yuri Alcantara Booked For UFC on FOX Sports One 1
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, August 17th, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in Boston appears to have been added another significant fight, as bantamweight contender Urijah Faber will reportedly fight Yuri Alcantara at the event. The card will be… Read More
Robert Drysdale Believes UFC Could Be In Future, But Becoming Elite Fighter Remains Focus
By Kelsey Mowatt
Having secured another submission win to extend his pro MMA record to 6-0 in April, it remains to be seen what’s next for former ADCC champion Robert Drysdale. Considering the 32 year-old’s grappling resume… Read More
WSOF’s Jacob Volkmann Speaks the “Truth” About The UFC: “Fighters Need to Get Together”
By Timothy Gilbert
After being unexpectedly released from the UFC over three months ago, lightweight Jacob Volkmann has been extremely vocal about his views on his former employer. He has adamantly spoken out about fighter pay, contract terms, retirement and… Read More
Report: UFC Considering Las Vegas Motor Speedway For Future Event
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White has repeatedly stated the promotion would like to hold a massive event in the future at a venue like Cowboys Stadium, and now comes word that the Las Vegas Motor Speedway may also… Read More
Gabriel Gonzaga Replacing Shane del Rosario at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
Dave Herman will have to face another high level grappler in his next bout, as the UFC has announced that the heavyweight’s original opponent Shane del Rosario is injured, and as a result, fourth degree BJJ black… Read More
Cain Velasquez And Junior Dos Santos Lead UFC 160 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll for this past weekend’s UFC 160 card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and the promotion’s heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was the top… Read More
UFC 160: Cain Velasquez Storms Through “Bigfoot” Silva Again, Junior dos Santos KO’s Mark Hunt
By FCF Staff
It appears as though a third bout between UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos is inevitable, as both men scored stoppage wins tonight at UFC 160 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Velasquez floored Antonio “Bigfoot”… Read More
UFC 160 Weigh-Ins: Cain Velasquez and “Bigfoot” Silva Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva have cleared the final hurdle for their rematch tomorrow night at UFC 160, as both men made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas. Velasquez… Read More
UFC 160: Junior dos Santos “Focused On My Fight With Mark Hunt”, Not Cain Velasquez
Heavyweight Says He’s Cheering For “Big Foot” Silva
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC 160 will feature both Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos in action, and due to their previous encounters, the run up to the card… Read More
Despite Being a Heavy Favorite at UFC 160, Cain Velasquez Cautions “This is a Whole New Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into this Saturday’s UFC 160 card in Las Vegas, much of the pre-fight talk has focused on who Cain Velasquez will fight next, rather than if he’ll defeat Antonio “Big Foot” Silva on May 25th.… Read More
Rick Story To Face Mike Pyle In Place Of Injured Gunnar Nelson At UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Rick Story will step in for an injured Gunnar Nelson to face Mike Pyle at UFC 160 in Las Vegas.
The UFC announced the switch late Tuesday night. They did not address the nature of the… Read More
George Roop vs. Brian Bowles Added To UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
In just his second fight in the featherweight division American George Roop is getting his second taste of the weight class, soon after his debut attempt, this time against former bantamweight champion Brian Bowles.
Roop (13-9-1)… Read More
Report: Ricardo Lamas Fighting “Korean Zombie” at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
UFC 162 has received a significant addition, as according to multiple reports, featherweight contenders Ricardo Lamas and Chan “The Korean Zombie” Sung Jung will battle at the July 6th card. UFC 162 will be hosted by the… Read More
Mark Munoz vs. Tim Boetsch, Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan Amongst Latest UFC Confirmations
Joseph Benavidez Fighting Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
The UFC has been busy this week confirming bouts for the promotion’s upcoming schedule, and several more fights have been announced as Wednesday unfolds. In addition to… Read More
Stephen Thompson to Battle Amir Sadollah at UFC 160
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to add bouts to the promotion’s upcoming May 25th card in Las Vegas, as welterweights Stephen Thompson and Amir Sadollah have agreed to fight at the Memorial Day weekend event.
UFC 160… Read More
Demetrious Johnson to Defend UFC Featherweight Title Versus John Moraga April 13th
Cole Miller Facing Bart Palaszewski
By FCF Staff
After news surfaced earlier today about two new additions to the upcoming, April 13th, TUF 17 Finale, the UFC has announced that flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will fight John Moraga at the… Read More
Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans and Alistair Overeem Lead UFC 156 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, and as one would expect, established stars like featherweight champion Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem and… Read More