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Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez Lead UFC 155 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Main event competitors Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez were the top earners at this past weekend’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, according to figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Based on the salaries that… Read More
UFC 155: Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez on Weight for Championship Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former champ Cain Velasquez are set for their main event bout tomorrow at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Velasquez tipped… Read More
UFC 155’s Tim Boetsch: “I Have No Problem Standing in Front of (Costa) Philippou for This Fight”
Believes Chris Weidman’s Saying Anderson Silva is Ducking Him is a “False Statement”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Just a few weeks ago, Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch was preparing to hand rising star Chris Weidman his first professional… Read More
Renan “Barao” vs. Michael McDonald Among Bouts Confirmed For London’s UFC on FUEL 7
Evan Dunham vs. Gleison Tibau, Ian McCall vs. Joseph Benavidez Set For UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Just hours after UFC President Dana White confirmed that Michael McDonald will challenge interim bantamweight champion Renan “Barao” Pegado next, the promotion has… Read More
Jon Fitch Fighting Demian Maia at UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Demian Maia has been tapped for another stiff test, as the renowned grappler will take on perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch next. According to multiple reports, the two will fight February 2nd, at UFC… Read More
Report: UFC Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos Signs Endorsement Deal With Nike Brasil
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos continues to become a significant sport’s commodity, as the UFC Heavyweight Champion has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Nike Brasil. As a result of the signing, the 28 year-old, Brazilian fighter joins UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Saturday Night Fights — World Series of Fighting Ready to Rumble With the UFC; One Man To Win $300K at GLORY Tournament
By Joshua Molina
In his epic, 87-fight career, Ray Sefo has fought the some of best (Mirko Cro Cop) and undoubtedly the worst (Bob Sapp).
He’s an indefatigable warrior who spent a majority of his career as a K-1 kickboxing… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Brock Lesnar “Never Coming Back” to UFC
By FCF Staff
Despite persistent rumors that former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar might return to the Octagon, the promotion’s President, Dana White, is reporting that the pro wrestler’s fighting days are over.
While appearing on The Dave and Mahoney… Read More
Forrest Griffin Now Facing Phil Davis at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
With Chael Sonnen having been assigned a title shot with light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones in April, Forrest Griffin will instead fight Phil Davis at the December 29th, UFC 155 card in Las Vegas.
Davis (10-1) s coming… Read More
Report: Philip De Fries Says Bout With Matt Mitrione Set For UFC 155
By FCF Staff
According to British heavyweight Philip De Fries, his 2012 campaign will end with a fight against TUF veteran Matt Mitrione, on December 29th. The bout will be part of UFC 155 which will take place in Las… Read More
Report: 1.8 Million People Watched UFC 148 Prelims
By FCF Staff
The preliminary bouts for the highly anticipated UFC 148 card last weekend in Las Vegas, resulted in FX’s best MMA ratings to date.
According to a press release from the FOX owned channel, 1.8 million people tuned… Read More
UFC on FX 4: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, MMA fans will receive a rare treat, as the UFC hosts two shows in as many nights. First on the docket is UFC on FX 4, which goes down in Atlantic City this Friday.… Read More
UFC 146 Weigh-Ins: Mir and dos Santos Make Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former champ Frank Mir made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, to clear the way to their title fight tomorrow night at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Dos Santos came in… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Went to Las Vegas to Discuss Recent Arrest With “Super Disappointed” Dana White
Fighter’s Court Date Set For May 29th
By FCF Staff
In the wake of crashing his car and being arrested for suspicion of DUI… Read More
Dan Henderson to Challenge Jon Jones at UFC 151
By FCF Staff
The expected bout between decorated veteran Dan Henderson and renowned UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will take place September 1st, in Las Vegas.
UFC President Dana White tweeted the news Wednesday night.
The 24 year-old Jones is… Read More
Alistair Overeem Off UFC 146 Card; Frank Mir vs. Junior dos Santos Official
By FCF Staff
After widespread speculation throughout the MMA world as to when and if Frank Mir would be tapped as a replacement for Alistair Overeem at UFC 146, the promotion announced Friday that indeed the heavyweight will fight champion… Read More
Report: Melvin Guillard Fighting Fabricio Camoes at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Melvin Guillard will look to end his two fight losing streak and against the surging Fabricio Camoes at UFC 148. According to multiple reports the fight will take place on the July 7th card, which will be… Read More
Garcia vs. Grice, Tibau vs. Nurmagomedov Latest UFC Additions
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-ups for its upcoming cards, as the promotion has announced Leonard Garcia will fight Matt Grice June 8th, and Gleison Tibau will meet Khabib Nurmagomedov July 7th.
The… Read More
UFC 146 Presser: Overeem Calls Dos Santos Best Boxer in Heavyweight Division
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held a press conference today in Las Vegas, Nevada, in advance of the promotion’s upcoming May 26th event, which will feature an all heavyweight main card. UFC 146 will be headlined by a… Read More
“Mayhem” Miller To Face C.B. Dollaway At UFC 146 In May
By FCF Staff
After a dismal showing against opposing “The Ultimate Fighter” coach Michael Bisping in December, Jason “Mayhem” Miller (24-8) will be given another opportunity to prove himself in The Octagon when he faces C.B. Dollaway (11-4) at UFC… Read More