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Ricardo Lamas Appreciates UFC 162 Show Money but “Would Have Rather had the Title Shot”
Believes White’s Opinion of “TKZ’s” Style “Played Into” Decision
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Ricardo Lamas has established himself as one of the world’s best featherweights since arriving in the UFC, with that success has come substantial frustration as of late.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Chael Sonnen — the Bob Sapp of the UFC
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen vs. Shogun Rua?
How does Sonnen do it?
He’s figured out a way to angle himself into yet another big main event when he collides with Rua at the debut show on FS1… Read More
Donald Cerrone vs. Rafael dos Anjos Set For UFC on FS1 2
By FCF Staff
The second UFC on FOX Sports 1 card has its co-headliner, as Donald Cerrone will take on fellow lightweight contender Rafael dos Anjos at the event, which will take place August 31st in Indianapolis. The card will… Read More
Report: Lyoto Machida Fighting Phil Davis at UFC 163
By FCF Staff
Since UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has been open about the fact he would rather face rising challenger Alexander Gustafsson next, instead of Lyoto Machida who he’s defeated once before, it’s not surprising to see that Machida… Read More
Thales Leites Returning To UFC, Fighting Tom Watson At UFC 163
By FCF Staff
Approximately four years after he lost by unanimous decision to middleweight champ Anderson Silva, Thales Leites is heading back to the UFC and will fight Tom Watson on August 3rd. The promotion announced the news via Twitter.… Read More
Donald Cerrone Shows Cut Following UFC 160 Win
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC veteran Donald Cerrone picked up a dominant unanimous decision win against KJ Noons at UFC 160, utilizing effective striking and ground and pound to wear down Noons.
It was likely one of those ground and… Read More
Neil Magny vs. Sergio Moraes Official For UFC 163
By Timothy Gilbert
UFC brass recently confirmed another bout for the August third, UFC 163, event. Officially adding a welterweight match-up between Neil Magny (8-1) and Sergio Moraes (7-2) to the card.
This comes soon after the UFC recently announced… Read More
Chad Mendes Wants Shot At UFC Featherweight Champ Jose Aldo
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Chad Mendes has fought in 15 professional matches spanning five years and four organizations. But, through all of this, there has been only one man who was ever skilled enough to… Read More
UFC Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson Ready For Gilbert Melendez: “He May Not Have The Biggest Name…But I Know How Tough Gil Is”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson began his tenure as UFC Lightweight Champion by defeating one of the promotion’s biggest names in Frankie Edgar, not once, but twice. Up next, he worked his way to an impressive, unanimous decision win over… Read More
Rick Glenn Ready To “Kick Some Ass” With WSOF
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the World Series of Fighting continues to build around established vets like Andrei Arlovski, Anthony Johnson, Paulo Filho and Aaron Simpson, among many others, the promotion has also been securing the services of rising prospects like… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC on FOX, Starring Joe Rogan, Chael Sonnen and ‘Jackrabbits on a Date.’
By Joshua Molina
Welcome to the UFC on FOX 6, otherwise known as Please Order UFC 156.
Shortly after Ricardo “the bully” Lamas battered Erik Koch in the first fight on the show, Joe Rogan interviewed UFC President Dana White… Read More
UFC on FOX 6: Demetrious Johnson Outscores John Dodson, Glover Teixeira Sends “Rampage” Jackson Into Free Agency With Defeat
By FCF Staff
UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson survived a couple of early knockdowns tonight in Chicago, Illinois, to launch a comeback and outscore John Dodson through the remainder of their five round fight. Despite being tagged by the powerful… Read More
UFC on FOX 6 Weigh-In Results: Demetrious Johnson and John Dodson Set For Title Fight
“Rampage” Jackson Makes Weight For What Could Be Final Octagon Bout
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors made weight this afternoon in Chicago, Illinois, for the latest UFC on FOX card, which will… Read More
UFC Boss Dana White Displeased With ‘Cowboy’s Recreational Activities
By Michael Hatamoto
For some people, being a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter simply isn’t a big enough adrenaline rush.
UFC lightweight contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone has a long-awaited grudge match against Anthony Pettis at UFC on Fox: Johnson… Read More
Report: UFC Working on Ben Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez For April 20th
By FCF Staff
With Strikeforce’s last event now in the books, and Benson Henderson having reportedly signed a new, eight fight deal with the UFC, ZUFFA is apparently working on matching the UFC lightweight champion against Gilbert Melendez next.
A… Read More
UFC Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson Announces New 8 Fight Contract
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson was one of the sport’s more impressive performers in 2012, and the UFC Lightweight Champion has apparently been rewarded by his employers with a new, eight fight contract for his efforts. The 29 year-old-fighter, who… Read More
After Memorable UFC 155 Win, Jim Miller Hoping to Rematch Gray Maynard: “It Definitely Would Be a Different Fight Second Time Around”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Before Cain Velasquez reclaimed the heavyweight crown at UFC 155 in convincing fashion, Jim Miller was busy demonstrating why he remains one of the lightweight division’s top competitors, by working his way to an impressive decision win… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, the UFC stops in Seattle for UFC on FOX 5, one of the most stacked cards of the year. In the main event, Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Beyond… Read More
Yves Edwards Plans to Throw “Punches in Bunches” With Jeremy Stephens: “That’s Always a Fun Time For Everybody Involved”
By Kelsey Mowatt
To say 2012 has been a trying year for Yves Edwards may be putting it lightly, as the decorated vet has been forced to battle through arm surgery, and then, the cancellation of his long awaited return… Read More
Ryan Bader and Vladimir Matyushenko Agree to UFC on FOX 6 Bout
David Mitchell Versus Simeon Thoresen Targeted for Jan. 26th Card
By FCF Staff
Light-heavyweight vets Ryan Bader and Vladimir Matyushenko have agreed to fight at the UFC’s upcoming January 26th in Chicago, the promotion has announced. The bout will be… Read More