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Benson Henderson’s Coach, John Crouch, on Why Win Over Brandon Thatch Put Things in “Different Light”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson has recorded many, impressive wins during his career and is a former UFC lightweight champ, but his victory over Brandon Thatch in February seemed to really buzz fans.
“Smooth” offered to face the… Read More
UFC FN 64: Gasan Umalatov and Bartosz Fabinski Stepping in as Replacements
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 64 has undergone some changes, as the promotion has announced that Peter Sobotta and Krzysztof Jotko have had to withdraw due to injuries.
Stepping in for Sobotta against Sergio Moraes (8-2) is Gasan Umalatov. The… Read More
UFC FN 60: Dana White Heaps Praise on Benson Henderson Following Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Not only did Benson Henderson do the UFC a big favour by agreeing to move up on short notice to fight Brandon Thatch, but the decorated fighter went out and defeated one of the promotion’s most promising… Read More
UFC FN 60: Benson Henderson Doesn’t Expect Issues Fighting at 170
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson had talked about moving to welterweight in the past, so when the UFC approached him about fighting Brandon Thatch tonight, the former lightweight champ was clearly on board.
While Henderson has long been regarded as… Read More
UFC FN 60: Benson Henderson Moving up on Short Notice to Face Brandon Thatch
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson will fight again much sooner than expected, and in a different weight class, as the former lightweight champ has agreed to fight Brandon Thatch at UFC Fight Night 60.
The bout has materialized after Thatch’s… Read More
UFC FN 60: Stephen Thompson Withdraws From Headliner
By FCF Staff
The UFC has lost another scheduled main event, as not long after it was revealed Chris Weidman has pulled out of UFC 184, the promotion has confirmed Stephen Thompson won’t fight at UFC FN 60.
According to… Read More
UFC’s Brandon Thatch Set to Fight Stephen Thompson
By FCF Staff
A busy week of fight announcements continues for the UFC, as the promotion has also confirmed that Brandon Thatch will fight Stephen Thompson at the promotion’s Fight Night event on February 14th.
The upcoming card will be… Read More
UFC FN 59: Cathal Pendred Latest Irish Fighter Booked for Boston Card
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor and Patrick Holohan won’t be the only Irish fighters competing at UFC Fight Night 59, as the promotion has announced that their countryman and teammate Cathal Pendred is also fighting at the event.
The Straight… Read More
Joe Riggs to Face Ben Saunders in Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
After his Octagon return was postponed this past summer, Joe Riggs will make his UFC return versus Ben Saunders on December 13th.
The promotion has announced that the welterweights will fight at UFC on FOX 13, which… Read More
UFC FN 51: Andrei Arlovski KO’s “Bigfoot” Silva
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 51 card tonight in Brasilia, Brazil, which saw Andrei Arlovski score an upset KO victory over “Bigfoot” Silva in the main event.… Read More
UFC FN 51 Weigh-In Results: Andrei Arlovski And “Bigfoot” Silva Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 51, which will feature Andrei Arlovski taking on “Bigfoot” Silva in Saturday’s main event.
Arlovski came in at 248 pounds for the rematch, and Silva tipped the… Read More
UFC FN 53: Cathal Pendred vs. Gasan Umalatov Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 53 has received it’s tenth bout, as the promotion has announced that welterweight Cathal Pendred will battle Gasan Umalatov at the October 4th event.
The upcoming card will go down at the Ericsson Globe in… Read More
UFC FN 49: Brandon Thatch Out of Bout With Jordan Mein, Posts Graphic Picture of Fractured Toe
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 49 has lost a compelling, welterweight bout, as Brandon Thatch has announced he’s pulling out of the August 23rd card due to a foot injury. The 11-1 fighter was scheduled to fight Jordan Mein.… Read More
Report: Joe Riggs Pulled From UFC FN 51 After Accident With Gun
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was announced that Joe Riggs is returning to the Octagon, it’s being reported that he’s been forced to withdraw from UFC Fight Night 51, after injuring himself with his gun.
Riggs was scheduled… Read More
TUF Brazil III Finale: Stipe Miocic Blasts Through Fabio Maldonado
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s TUF Brazil III Finale in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which saw heavyweight contender Stipe Miocic quickly put Fabio Maldonado away with strikes.
In the TUF Brazill III heavyweight finals, Antonio Carlos Jr.… Read More
TUF Brazil III Finale Weigh-In Results: Stipe Miocic and Fabio Maldonado Cleared for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s TUF Brazil III Finale in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which will feature heavyweight contender Stipe Miocic taking on Fabio Maldonado.
All of the scheduled competitors made weight for the event,… Read More
TUF Brazil III Heavyweight and Middleweight Finals Set
By FCF Staff
The episodes for TUF Brazil III have finished airing and as a result, it’s been revealed who will fight in the competition’s heavyweight and middleweight finals next Saturday.
At heavyweight, Antonio Carlos Jr. and Vitor Miranda have advanced… Read More
UFC FN 39: Michel Prazeres Stepping in for Gleison Tibau
By FCF Staff
The March 23rd, UFC Fight Night card in Natal, Brazil, has received a change, as the promotion has announced that Gleison Tibau has been forced to withdraw from the event. As a result, Michel Prazeres has agreed… Read More
Siyar Bahadurzada Signs New Multi-Fight Deal With UFC
By FCF Staff
After going 1-2 in his first three UFC bouts, Siyar Bahadurzada has announced that he’s signed a new, four fight deal with the promotion.
The 29 year-old, Afghanistan fighter relayed the news via Instagram by stating:
The… Read More
UFC FN 34: Dutra Fighting Kunimoto After Lim’s Move to Main Event
By FCF Staff
Now that Hyun Gyu Lim has moved into the UFC Fight Night 34 main event, as a result of Jake Ellenberger’s withdrawal, Luiz Dutra will battle Lim’s initial opponent Kiichi Kunimoto. Dutra’s addition to the card was… Read More