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UFC 168: Rousey Uses Word “Fake” to Describe Tate, Predicts Silva Will Defeat Weidman
By FCF Staff
With UFC 168 right around the corner and the Holidays almost here, UFC women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey appeared on the latest edition of “UFC Tonight” to discuss her December 28th bout with Miesha Tate.
Rousey took… Read More
UFC 170: Rashad Evans to Face Daniel Cormier in Headliner
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier has consistently relayed that he wants to fight a top 205’er in his light-heavyweight debut, and the former heavyweight will get just that. Former champ Rashad Evans announced during his UFC FN 33 commentating duties… Read More
Report: Rafael dos Anjos and Rustam Khabilov Have Agreed to UFC 170 Bout
By FCF Staff
It looks as though the UFC’s #6 ranked lightweight Rafael dos Anjos has his next assignment, as the vet will reportedly battle the rising Rustam Khabilov at UFC 170.
According to a report from MMA Boxing.ru, and… Read More
UFC 167 Medical Suspensions: Hendricks, Donovan and Villante Earn Longest Terms
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre may have emerged from his UFC 167 bout with Johny Hendricks bruised and bloodied, but it turns out the latter has received a longer medical suspension.
According to information disclosed today by the Nevada… Read More
UFC Announces Rockhold-Philippou, Henderson-Thomson For Upcoming Cards
By FCF Staff
Following last night’s UFC 167 card in Las Vegas, the promotion has announced two headliners for its early 2014 schedule. On January 25th, at UFC on FOX 10, former lightweight champ Benson Henderson will battle Josh Thomson,… Read More
UFC 167 Weigh-Ins: GSP And Hendricks Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC 167 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will feature welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre taking on Johny Hendricks in the main event.
Both of the renowned fighters… Read More
Sonnen and Evans Break Down Their UFC 167 Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Chael Sonnen’s impressive win over “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26, most people expected to see “The American Gangster” fight Wanderlei Silva next. Since the latter is unable to fight before the year is out,… Read More
Report: Robbie Peralta to Fight Estevan Payan at UFC 168
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC’s year end show on December 28th has 12 bouts confirmed, as according to multiple reports, Estevan Payan will battle featherweight Robbie Peralta at the Las Vegas bound event. UFC 168 will be… Read More
Report: Thales Leites to Meet Ed Herman at UFC 167
By FCF Staff
After Rafael Natal was recently moved from UFC 167 to “Fight for the Troops III” to face Tim Kennedy in the headliner, Ed Herman was left without an opponent. As a result, Thales Leites will reportedly step… Read More
UFC Confirms Poirier-Brandao, Hall-Leben
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added two more intriguing fights to the line-up of it’s upcoming December 28th card, as Dustin Poirier will fight Diego Brandao and Uriah Hall will square off with Chris Leben. UFC 168… Read More
UFC 167: Rick Story to Fight Brian Ebersole
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed another welterweight bout for the promotion’s November 16th card in Las Vegas, Nevada, as Brian Ebersole will take on Rick Story. UFC 167, which will mark the promotion’s 20th anniversary, will be hosted… Read More
UFC 167: Frank Mir to Face Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
UFC 167 will feature a heavyweight bout between two decorated and struggling heavyweights, as the promotion has announced that Alistair Overeem will face Frank Mir at the November 16th event.
Mir (16-8) is coming off a first… Read More
Report: Chael Sonnen Not Licensed Yet For Aug.17th UFC Due to Union Complaint
By FCF Staff
Although Chael Sonnen is scheduled to fight “Shogun” Rua on August 17th at UFC Fight Night 26, the fighter is reportedly still not licensed to compete at the event, which will take place in Boston. According to… Read More
NSAC Releases UFC 162 Gate and Attendance Figures
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the final attendance and gate figures for the July 6th, UFC 162 card in Las Vegas, and as expected, the event generated a significant gate.
According to the commission’s figures,… Read More
UFC 162 Payroll: Anderson Silva, Frankie Edgar and Tim Kennedy Lead Way
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 162 card in Las Vegas, and as reported previously, Anderson Silva led the way.
The former middleweight champ collected $600,000 for his main event… Read More
UFC 162 Bonuses: Chris Weidman Takes “Knockout of the Night”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman scored the biggest win of his life at UFC 162, by ending the legendary reign of Anderson Silva, and he also earned “Knockout of the Night” for his efforts.
The All-American wrestler earned the honor… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Chris Weidman’s Pay at UFC 162; Tim Kennedy and Roger Gracie May Steal The Show
By Joshua Molina
Where does all the money in the UFC go?
The mainstream media picked up on the controversial topic last week. Former Strikeforce star Tim Kennedy turned himself into a more high-profile star by saying he could get… Read More
UFC 162: Dana White Says Over 12,000 Tickets Sold After Poor Sales Reported
By FCF Staff
Although a report surfaced earlier in the week claiming that ticket sales for this Saturday’s UFC 162 card in Las Vegas were sluggish, UFC President Dana White disclosed figures today refuting the story.
According… Read More
Report: Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate II Targeted for UFC 168
By FCF Staff
It looks as though upcoming TUF coaches and rivals, UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey and contender Miesha Tate, will fight for the second time at the promotion’s year end event. The two are currently coaching the 18th… Read More
UFC 162: Seth Baczynski Talks Brian Melancon, Wrestling and Tipping Hat to Mike Pierce
By Kelsey Mowatt
After closing out 2012 with a decision loss to Mike Pierce in December, Seth Baczynski will look to regain the considerable momentum he had prior to his defeat at UFC 162, when he takes on Brian Melancon.… Read More