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By FCF Staff

Although Tony Ferguson and Danny Castillo both made their UFC debuts in 2011, the latter says that’s only similarities the two share in terms of their careers.

Castillo is set to fight Ferguson at UFC 177 this … Read More

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Only hours after Bellator announced that it has granted Eddie Alvarez his unconditional release, the UFC has confirmed the lightweight star has signed with the promotion. In the former Bellator champ’s Octagon debut, he will take on … Read More

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Due to Vitor Belfort’s feared striking skills, some observers believe Chris Weidman will have to take the challenger to the mat at UFC 181, but Lyoto Machida evidently isn’t one of them.

Weidman and Belfort are set … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

If you had told someone in July, 2013, that in twelve months time, Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown would be fighting for a crack at the UFC welterweight title, chances are your prediction would not have been … Read More

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After losing his title shot at UFC 173, it looks as though Vitor Belfort will finally get his long awaited bout with middleweight champion Chris Weidman.

Belfort, who recently admitted he tested for elevated levels of testosterone … Read More

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After attempting a comeback, UFC veteran Matt Hamill has announced that he’s retiring from professional mixed-martial-arts for good.

Hamill hung up the gloves in 2011, but returned in 2012 and decisioned Roger Hollett, before he was defeated … Read More

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SPIKE and Bellator have announced that the television network will replay the promotion’s May 17th, inaugural pay-per-view on July 18th.

The card will be broadcast nationally beginning at 9:00 PM, ET/PT.

Bellator 120 was headlined by a … Read More

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Although Kevin Ross recognizes he might be able to land some big paydays by competing in MMA, the noted striker says he plans to stick with Muay Thai.

Ross, who is set to challenge Michael Thompson for … Read More

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It won’t be long before Tyron Woodley will have a chance to get back on the winning track, as the UFC has announced that the welterweight will fight Dong Hyun Kim on August 23rd.

Woodley, who was … Read More

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Bellator has announced a significant change to its matchmaking policy, which will allow the promotion to keep its tournament format, but grant multiple title shots.

In a press release sent out by the promotion Thursday, Bellator CEO … Read More

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Earlier this week Chael Sonnen relayed on “UFC Tonight” that his planned bout with Vitor Belfort will take place at light-heavyweight. According to new comments from UFC President Dana White, however, the July 5th fight will be … Read More

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Although the official numbers might not be available until later this year, according to one source, Bellator’s first pay-per-view event drew over 100,000 buys.

The May 17th, Bellator event featured “Rampage” Jackson taking on “King Mo” Lawal … Read More

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The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 173 event, and competitors Robbie Lawler, Dan Henderson and Daniel Cormier lead the way.

According to the numbers that were disclosed to … Read More

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UFC on FOX 12 has picked up a notable lightweight fight, as Daron Cruickshank will take on Jorge Masvidal at the July 26th card.

The upcoming event will be hosted by the SAP Center in San Jose, … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although Mitch Clarke is coming off a victory, and has fought in the Octagon three times to date, the lightweight admits he didn’t expect the assignment he was given for UFC 173. On Saturday night, Clarke will … Read More

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Following the cancellation of Eddie Alvarez-Michael Chandler III, which was set to headline Bellator’s pay-per-view debut, UFC boss man Dana White has weighed in on his competition’s setback.

White was asked about the bout’s postponement following UFC … Read More

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Some fans and observers may not be sold on Matt Brown’s title shot request just yet, but there’s no question that the noted finisher is closing in on one fast. Thanks to a six fight win streak, … Read More

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It looks as though a foundational part of Bellator’s pay-per-view card next Saturday might be cancelled, as Eddie Alvarez has reportedly withdrawn from his rubber match with Michael Chandler due to injury.

Alvarez vs. Chandler III was … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

While many people believed that Douglas Lima would secure a rematch with Ben Askren at some juncture, due to the former champ’s departure, Lima will face another man for Bellator’s welterweight belt. This Friday night, Lima will … Read More

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After Sarah Kaufman and Amanda Nunes have lost scheduled bouts due to injured opponents, the UFC has announced they will fight each other April 16th.

The bantamweight bout will be part of the TUF Nations: Canada vs. … Read More