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Opinion: What to Expect From “Rampage” Jackson vs. Joey Beltran
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC light-heavyweight champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will make his Bellator debut later this month, when he meets former UFC heavyweight Joey Beltran in what should be a striking battle on the feet.
It wasn’t… Read More
Stefan Struve Says Retirement Not an Option After Heart Condition Diagnosis
By FCF Staff
Despite a recent diagnosis that indicated he has a serious heart condition, Stefan Struve continues to insist he will return to the Octagon, where the 25 year-old has become one of the sport’s most promising heavyweights.
Struve’s… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Anthony Pettis Lands P4P Position, Josh Barnett Moves Up
By FCF Staff
UFC 164 was the biggest night in the career of Anthony Pettis to date, as the former WEC champ ended the seven fight winning streak of Benson Henderson to become UFC Lightweight Champion. As a result of… Read More
UFC’s Stefan Struve Diagnosed With Heart Condition
By FCF Staff
UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve has had his promising MMA career put on temporary hold, as according to a statement his management team has released, the 25 year-old has been diagnosed with a heart condition. As a result,… Read More
Daniel Cormier: Roy Nelson is the “Most Dangerous Guy I’ve Ever Fought”
By FCF Staff
Although Daniel Cormier relayed recently that he plans on calling for an immediate title shot at light-heavyweight, following his UFC 166 tilt with Roy Nelson, the renowned wrestler says he’s not overlooking his next opponent.
On the… Read More
Report: Roy Nelson’s New UFC Contract is Long Term
By FCF Staff
Some observers may not have expected to see Roy Nelson back in the UFC, considering his shaky relationship with Dana White, but not only has the heavyweight resigned with the promotion it’s reportedly a lengthy deal. Since… Read More
Roy Nelson Re-Signs With the UFC, Fighting Daniel Cormier October 19th
By FCF Staff
Roy Nelson’s time on the free agency market has reportedly come to an end already, as the heavyweight fighter will take on Daniel Cormier at UFC 166 on October 19th.
The match-up was rumored to be in… Read More
Opinion: Contenders and Short Notice Fights
By Jesse Heitz
The events of UFC 161 this past weekend give us something of considerable importance to ponder. The notion of contenders taking short notice fights. Indeed, the injury bug strikes, or a fighter encounters visa… Read More
Opinion: MMA Fans Lose After UFC 161
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC 161 certainly wasn’t the most exciting fight card and one that will be talked about years from now, but it did provide some valuable insight towards future fights.
Honestly, I don’t like saying… Read More
Opinion: Three Stars of UFC 161
By Tony Kamps
Matchups on paper sometimes look great, but don’t always correlate to great fights inside the cage. With that being said, UFC 161 which took place at the MTS Centre in Canada still did have… Read More
UFC 161 Weigh-In Results: Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson On Weight For Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors made weight this afternoon in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in preparation for UFC 161 tomorrow night at the MTS Centre.
Light-heavyweights Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson both came in on weight for… Read More
UFC 161 Predictions
By Tony Kamps
Injuries have decimated the UFC 161 card, but it still holds a solid main event that should entertain viewers. Honestly, it does not even feel like fight week leading up to this UFC event that… Read More
Fabricio Werdum Expecting “Opportunity” From UFC After Taking Out “Minotauro” Nogueira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Fabricio Werdum may not have been the first fighter that popped into people’s minds while discussing the heavyweight title shot mix, but with his submission win over Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira last night in Brazil,… Read More
UFC 161’s Roy Nelson: “People Who Are in Our Sport Tend to Abuse PEDS”, “More Skills” Key to His Success
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not only has Roy Nelson has been on a headline grabbing run as of late, as stopping Dave Herman, Matt Mitrione and Cheick Kongo in a row will do that, but the charismatic heavyweight continues… Read More
Strikeforce Welterweight Champ Tarec Saffiedine Fighting Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 8
Bobby Green vs. Danny Castillo, Dave Herman vs. Shane Del Rosario Added
By FCF Staff
After securing the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship in January, to become the promotion’s last 170 pound champ, Tarec Saffiedine will… Read More
Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans Set For UFC 161, Main Event Still To Come
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that Dan Henderson will fight Rashad Evans at the promotion’s first card in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which will go down June 15th. The match-up was expected to be added to UFC 161,… Read More
UFC’s Stefan Struve Posts Picture of Broken Jaw
By FCF Staff
Following his stoppage loss to Mark Hunt this past Saturday at UFC on FUEL TV 8, Stefan Struve relayed via Twitter that he had incurred a broken jaw during his entertaining bout with the feared striker. Now,… Read More
Stefan Struve Reports He Incurred Broken Jaw in Bout With Mark Hunt
By FCF Staff
In addition to the thunderous left hook that floored him in round three, Stefan Struve is reporting that a broken jaw he incurred was another reason why the massive heavyweight was unable to continue at UFC on… Read More
Report: Mark Hunt and Stefan Struve Have Agreed to UFC on FUEL 8 Bout in Japan
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming March 2nd event in Saitama, Japan will feature a fighter who is no stranger to Japanese fans, as according to reports K-1 and PRIDE vet Mark Hunt has agreed to fight Stefan Struve that… Read More
Todd Duffee Returning to UFC, Fighting Philip De Fries December 29th
By FCF Staff
Heavyweight Todd Duffee is returning to the Octagon, as the UFC has announced that the 26 year-old has agreed to fight Philip Defries, December 29th at UFC 155. Duffee is stepping in as a replacement for Matt… Read More