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Joe Lauzon on Jamie Varner: “Sometimes he Comes Out Like a Ball of Fire And Sometimes Not so Much”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Joe Lauzon set out to begin his 2012 campaign the lightweight had positioned himself within striking distance of the top of the division, thanks to a memorable win over contender Melvin Guillard last October. Unfortunately for… Read More
UFC Confirms Jamie Varner Stepping in For Injured Terry Etim Against Joe Lauzon
Roland Delorme vs. Francisco Rivera Announced For UFC 149
By FCF Staff
With Terry Etim having been forced to withdraw from the upcoming UFC on FOX 4 card due to injury, the UFC has announced that former WEC lightweight champ… Read More
Injured Terry Etim Forced to Withdraw From UFC on FOX 4
Frustrated Joe Lauzon Awaiting New Opponent, Comments on Blog
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has once again been forced to track down a replacement for an injured fighter, as word has surfaced that Terry Etim can no longer… Read More
Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson II Confirmed For UFC 150
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar’s latest rematch has finally been confirmed, as the UFC has announced that the former champion will fight reigning lightweight champ Benson Henderson, August 11th.
The bout, which will headline UFC 150 at Denver’s Pepsi Center,… Read More
Ben Askren Fires Back at Critics, Stands By “Bold Face Lie” Comment Directed at Dana White
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite the fact Ben Askren handed Douglas Lima is his first loss since 2009, and ended the punishing welterweight’s nine fight win streak with a clear cut unanimous decision, the Bellator champion… Read More
Duke Roufus: “A Big Part Of Striking People Forget About Is The Ability Not To Get Hit; It’s Even More Important Than Hitting”
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Trainer, four-time world Muay Thai champion and former K-1 USA competitor Jeff “Duke” Roufus goes one-on-one with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jimmy Smith.
Roufus, a pioneer of Muay Thai in… Read More
Pascal Krauss “Feeling Really Good” About Making Roufusport Home
Welterweight Expects “Exciting” May 5th Bout With John Hathaway
By FCF Staff
Roufusport has announced that the undefeated Pascal “Panzer” Krauss has officially joined the renowned fight team. The rising welterweight, who has gone 10-0 to date, had been preparing… Read More
UFC 144: Henderson Dethrones Edgar, Bader Outscores Jackson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 144 card in Saitama, Japan, which saw Ben Henderson secure the lightweight championship, by working his way to a unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar.
Benson Henderson def. Frankie Edgar… Read More
UFC 144: Edgar Vs. Henderson Fight Card Complete With 12 Bouts
Seven main card fights and five preliminary bouts complete the lineup
By FCF Staff
The 12-bout fight card for UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, is… Read More
Joe Lauzon: “They Kept Throwing Tough Guys At Me. I Just Keep Knocking Them Down”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Joe Lauzon ended Melvin Guillard’s five fight win streak at UFC 136 in October, by tapping out the lightweight contender in just 47 seconds with a rear-naked-choke, the TUF vet relayed to FCF that he… Read More
Mark Bocek Calls Out Dennis Hallman, Will Take “Whoever, Whatever” UFC Offers
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although it may not have produced many memorable moments for fans not interested in the finer points of grappling, Mark Bocek reasserted his presence in the UFC lightweight division Saturday night, by working his way to… Read More
Kongo vs. Hunt, Gomi vs. Sotiropolous Amongst Latest UFC 144 Additions
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has put the finishing touches on the promotion’s upcoming February 26th return to Japan, which includes several fighters from the nation as well as the now defunct Pride.
The latest main card addition… Read More
Clay Guida on Tilt With Ben Henderson: “I Don’t Think He Expects to Win”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As 2009 came to a close, some throughout the MMA world may have thought Clay Guida’s days as a top, lightweight contender were numbered, following back-to-back losses to Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian. In keeping with… Read More
UFC 136: Edgar Takes Third Tilt With Maynard in Thrilling Fashion; Aldo Retains Crown
By FCF Staff
Gray Maynard’s inability to finish Frankie Edgar was once again his undoing tonight at UFC 136 in Houston, Texas, except this time the UFC Lightweight Champion was able to complete his comeback in an even more impressive… Read More
UFC 136 Weigh-Ins: Maynard and Edgar Clear Final Hurdle
FCF Staff
All of the competitors for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s event tomorrow night in Houston, Texas have made weight, clearing the final hurdle for UFC 136.
The card will feature two title fights, as lightweight champ Frankie Edgar will… Read More
Ben Henderson and Carlos Condit Sign UFC Contract Extensions
By FCF Staff
UFC contenders Carlos Condit and Ben Henderson have signed contract extensions with the promotion, according to their agent, First Round Management CEO Malki Kawa. The deals were announced by Kawa via his official Twitter account. No… Read More
Jim Miller Welcomed Bout with Ben Henderson, Waiting for Title Shot Not an Option
By Kelsey Mowatt
Much of the storyline surrounding Jim Miller’s UFC Live 5 bout with Ben Henderson this coming Sunday, has focused on the lightweight’s title shot aspirations, due to the fact that the 27 year-old vet… Read More
Palaszewski vs. Griffin, Credeur vs. Tavares Added to UFC 137
By FCF Staff
Veteran lightweight Bart Palaszewski will drop down to featherweight and fight Tyson Griffin at UFC 137. The promotion announced the October 29th bout this afternoon.
Palaszewski (35-14) (pictured) will make his UFC debut having… Read More
Heavyweight Prospect Stipe Miocic Fighting Joey Beltran at UFC 136
By FCF Staff
UFC newcomer Stipe Miocic has his first Octagon bout confirmed, as the promotion has announced today that the heavyweight will fight veteran Joey Beltran at UFC 136 on October 8th.
The 28 year-old Miocic… Read More
Clay Guida Credits Wrestling for Win; Wants Title Shot
By Kelsey Mowatt
After losing back-to-back bouts to Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian to close out his 2009 campaign, some may have concluded at that juncture that Clay Guida’s role in the UFC lightweight division had shifted… Read More