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Anthony Pettis to Undergo Surgery, Planning Summer Return
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Anthony Pettis will not challenge for the UFC lightweight title next, as Frankie Edgar will in fact rematch lightweight champ Ben Henderson, the dynamic contender has decided to undergo surgery for an undisclosed… Read More
Franklin vs. Le, Maynard vs. Guida Confirmed For UFC Summer Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed two high profile bouts for its upcoming summer schedule, as Gray Maynard will face Clay Guida on June 22nd, and Rich Franklin will battle Cung Le July 7th.
The Maynard, Guida… Read More
Jim Miller On Melvin Guillard: “We’re The Two Most Dangerous Guys In The Division”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Another busy year for the Ultimate Fighting Championship has begun, and due to the sport’s growth, there are increasingly more high profile opportunities for the promotion’s established contenders. Case in point, lightweight veterans Jim Miller and Melvin… Read More
Report: Heath Sims Leaving Team Quest to Coach Evolve MMA
By FCF Staff
One of Team Quest’s key players and established coaches in Heath Sims is reportedly leaving the renowned team to take a position with Singapore’s Evolve MMA Team. According to a press release from Evolve, the former… Read More
Caros Fodor on Gilbert Melendez: “He Won’t Run Through Me. I Can Guarantee That”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Caros “The Future” Fodor couldn’t have asked for a better way to demonstrate that he is a considerable threat in the here-and-now Saturday night, as the lightweight knocked out fellow Strikeforce contender Justin Wilcox in just… Read More
Prospect Chris Gruetzemacher Talks UFC “Dream”, Training With “Brother” and “Friend” Ben Henderson
By Kelsey Mowatt
While some mixed-martial-arts fans became familiar with The MMA Lab in 2011, due to the accomplishments of UFC lightweight contender Ben Henderson, teammate Chris Gruetzemacher has been doing his part to promote the Glendale, Arizona, gym… 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
Report: “Rampage” Jackson Fighting Ryan Bader at UFC 144
By FCF Staff
It appears as though Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s wish to compete at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming February 26th event in Japan has been granted. According to a report today from ESPN.com, the former light-heavyweight champion will return… Read More
Joe Lauzon and Anthony Pettis Fight Set for Japan
By FCF Staff
Just one day removed from confirming a middleweight match-up between Yushin Okami and Tim Boetsch for UFC 144, the promotion has announced that a lightweight bout between Joe Lauzon and Athony Pettis will also go down on… Read More
UFC Suing New York State to Overturn MMA Ban
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that the promotion, alongside several trainers, fighters and fans, has launched a lawsuit against New York State officials “challenging the constitutionality” of the state’s ban on professional MMA.
According to… Read More
Preview: UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. dos Santos
By Michael Sorenson
Oh my, look how far we’ve come.
On November 12th, 1993, a new sport was born. With UFC 1 came the emergence of mixed martial arts.People witnessed a skinny Brazilian kid in something called a gi take… 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
Latest BJ Penn Statement Leaves Opening For More Fights
By FCF Staff
Despite telling UFC commentator Joe Rogan that his career was probably over and stating “I’m done”, following his unanimous decision loss to Nick Diaz Saturday, the latest statement from BJ Penn does not say… Read More
Anthony Pettis is “Not Impressed” With Jeremy Stephen’s Striking Skills
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not many fighters have arrived in the UFC accompanied by the kind of attention that surrounded Anthony “Showtime” Pettis when he made his way to the promotion earlier this year. Of course, the hype was understandable,… Read More
Nam Phan Replaces Josh Grispi at UFC 136
By FCF Staff
Nam Phan already has another fight booked following his unanimous decision loss to Mike Brown at UFC 133 last weekend, as the UFC has announced that the featherweight will replace Josh Grispi versus Matt… 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
Steve Cantwell and Mike Massenzio Agree to UFC 136 Tilt
By FCF Staff
UFC 136 has a new middleweight bout, as today the promotion announced that Steve Cantwell and Mike Massenzio have agree to square off on the card. The October 8th event will be hosted by… 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
Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens Added to UFC 136
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a bout between noted strikers Anthony Pettis (pictured) and Jeremy Stephens to its upcoming October 8th event in Houston, Texas. The UFC 136 card will be hosted by the city’s… Read More
Kenny Florian to Challenge Champ Jose Aldo at UFC 136
By FCF Staff
UFC 136 will have two title fights, not one, as according to the promotion’s Twitter account Kenny Florian will challenge Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo at the event. The news comes after a day of… Read More