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Lyle Beerbohm Says He’s Chopping Wood To Survive, Anxiously Awaiting A Call To Fight
By Joshua Molina
In the mountains near Spokane, Washington, Lyle Beerbohm chops trees to sell as firewood. He has a family and five kids to feed.
But as he swings his axe, in the back of his head, he thinks… Read More
Unbeaten MMA Upstart Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson Replaces Injured Mike Stumpf At UFC 143
By FCF Staff
Kickboxing sensation and undefeated MMA prospect Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (5-0) has signed with the UFC and will make his debut in the octagon in place of an injured Mike Stumpf in the welterweight contest with Justin Edwards… Read More
Jordan Mein On Tyron Woodley: “I Know His Style; What He’s All About”
Welterweight Eager to Face Top Strikeforce Contender Tyron Woodley
By Kelsey Mowatt
For some time now, Jordan Mein has been considered one of the welterweight division’s top prospects, due in large part to the Canadian fighter’s wins over noted vets… Read More
Undefeated Clifford Starks Fighting Veteran Ed Herman at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that undefeated middleweight Clifford Starks will fight veteran Ed Herman at the promotion’s upcoming February 4th event in Las Vegas.
The UFC 143 card will be hosted by the Mandalay… Read More
Jake Ellenberger on Diego Sanchez: “I’m Better in a Lot of Areas”
Credits Veteran Welterweight For Heart and Determination
By Kelsey Mowatt
While fighters like Donald Cerrone, Dan Henderson and of course Jon Jones will be remembered for their impressive 2011 campaigns, Jake Ellenberger also recorded one of the year’s more… Read More
Brown vs. Cope, Stumpf vs. Edwards Added to UFC 143
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, February 4th Ultimate Fighting Championship card has two more welterweight additions, as the promotion has confirmed that Matt Brown will take on Chris Cope, and Mike Stumpf will fight Justin Edwards at the Super Bowl… Read More
Nelson vs. Werdum Official for UFC 143, Lamas Replaces Injured Koch
By FCF Staff
As rumored would be the case, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that Fabricio Werdum will make his Octagon return against Roy Nelson, February 4th in Las Vegas. The heavyweight bout will be part of… Read More
Cesar Gracie “Somewhat Disappointed” That Gilbert Melendez Remaining in Strikeforce
Says Jorge Masvidal Can “Beat Anyone on Any Given Night”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Several weeks ago, it seemed like for many observers throughout the MMA world, Gilbert Melendez’s bout with Jorge Masvidal Saturday was somewhat of an afterthought. After all,… Read More
Georges St. Pierre Reports Knee Surgery Was a Success
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre can now begin the process of rehabilitation and returning to action sometime in 2012, as the UFC Welterweight Champion is reporting that the surgery he underwent yesterday to repair his injured knee was… Read More
Caros Fodor, Jordan Mein’s Father See Strikeforce’s Future As UFC Feeder League
By Kelsey Mowatt
In a busy week that’s been filled with various storylines, tied to Saturday’s UFC 140 card or not, Dana White’s comments yesterday about the future of Strikeforce might have been the most compelling for many fans and… Read More
Mike Pierce Moves in to Fight Josh Koscheck at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
Changes to the upcoming Februray 4th, UFC 143 card in Las Vegas continue, as the promotion has confirmed that Mike Pierce will step in for Carlos Condit and fight Josh Koscheck. The news comes shortly after Condit… Read More
Report: With Showtime Deal Imminent, Strikeforce to Continue
By FCF Staff
In stark contrast to how it might have appeared a couple of months ago, word has come today that Strikeforce will continue operating beyond its recently confirmed January 7th card. While speaking at today’s UFC 140 press… Read More
UFC on FOX 2 Presser: Sonnen and Munoz Fighting “To Set an Example”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship headed to Chicago today to promote its upcoming UFC on FOX 2 card, January 28th at the city’s United Center.
The press conference feature all six competitors from the upcoming “triple header” card,… Read More
“King Mo” On Dan Henderson’s Right Hand: “I Have An Equalizer Too”
Former Strikeforce Champ Confirms Jan. 7th Bout, Discusses Future of Promotion
By Kelsey Mowatt
While it remains to be seen what’s in store for Strikeforce in the long term, and if, or in what fashion parent company Zuffa will keep… Read More
Josh Koscheck Says Fight With Carlos Condit is Next
By FCF Staff
According to Josh Koscheck, the veteran welterweight has been tapped to fight Carlos Condit next, after the latter was pulled from an upcoming bout with champion Georges St. Pierre and replaced by Nick Diaz.
Koscheck announced the… Read More
Bantamweight Grand-Prix Semis, Sakurai vs. Chonan, Official for DREAM’s NYE Card
By FCF Staff
DREAM continues to confirm bouts for the promotion’s upcoming, New Year’s Eve event in Saitama, Japan, and as expected, the event will feature the semi-finals of the promotion’s bantamweight grand-prix. In addition, DREAM has announced that welterweight… Read More
Edwin Figueroa Fighting Alex “Bruce Leeroy” Caceres at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a bantamweight bout to its upcoming February 4th event that has the potential to be action packed, as the promotion has announced that Edwin Figueroa will fight Alex Caceres on the… Read More
Erik Koch vs. Dustin Poirier Confirmed For UFC 143
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming February 4th event in Las Vegas, as it has added a bout between rising featherweights Erik Koch and Dustin Poirier to the card.… Read More
KJ Noons vs. Billy Evangelista Confirmed for Next Month’s Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Approximately one month shy from Strikeforce’s December 17th event in San Diego, California, the promotion has confirmed that lightweight KJ Noons will take on Billy Evangelista on the main card.
The upcoming event, which will be hosted… Read More
NSAC Releases Figures for UFC 137; Card Falls Short of Sellout
Over 10,000 people were in attendance to watch Nick Diaz’s unanimous decision win over BJ Penn at the recent UFC 137 card in Las Vegas, according to figures released today by the Nevada State Athletic