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Media Watch: Anderson Silva Not Happy With Potential Challengers
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva destroyed Chael Sonnen at UFC 148, ending a well-chronicled rivalry over the past two years.
Now that Sonnen is out of the picture, the UFC is left trying to figure out who… Read More
Joseph Benavidez vs. Demetrious Johnson Title Fight Confirmed For UFC 152
Michael Bisping Fighting Brian Stann
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming September 22nd card in Toronto, Ontario, will feature two more significant bouts, as the promotion has confirmed that Joseph Benavidez will take on Demetrious Johnson for the… Read More
Chris Weidman Becomes A True Contender
By Michael Hatamoto
Chris Weidman completely thrashed fellow wrestler Mark Munoz, landing a huge elbow in the second round that was followed up with vicious ground and pound.
The stoppage of the fight came at 1:37 of the second… Read More
Report: 1.8 Million People Watched UFC 148 Prelims
By FCF Staff
The preliminary bouts for the highly anticipated UFC 148 card last weekend in Las Vegas, resulted in FX’s best MMA ratings to date.
According to a press release from the FOX owned channel, 1.8 million people tuned… Read More
Report: Despite Challenge to Anderson Silva, Rashad Evans Not Heading to Middleweight
By FCF Staff
Despite calling out UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva via Twitter on Saturday, Rashad Evans plans to continue competing in the light-heavyweight division where he was once champion.
After Silva defended his title by stopping Chael Sonnen at… Read More
Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz and Anderson Silva Lead UFC 148 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Former light-heavyweight champions Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz were the top earners at this weekend’s UFC 148 card in Las Vegas, according to the figures that were disclosed to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Griffin earned $125,000,… Read More
Silva, Griffin and Ortiz Receive UFC 148 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva not only stopped his nemesis Chael Sonnen in dramatic fashion at last night’s UFC 148 card in Las Vegas, but the UFC Middleweight Champion received an extra $75,000 for the impressive win.
Silva was awarded… Read More
Opinion: Crime, But No Punishment For MMA Fighters
Is the UFC doing a disservice to the sport of MMA and sending a dangerous message by not disciplining its fighters who break the law?
By Jesse Heitz
Mixed Martial Arts has made tremendous strides since its inception twenty years… Read More
Frank Shamrock Talks Tito Ortiz: “He Has Really Done More For (The UFC) In The Long-Term Than Any Other Athlete.”
By Joshua Molina
UFC icon Tito Ortiz will enter the Octagon against Forrest Griffin Saturday night one last time, just a few hours after he is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Ortiz’ retirement match is one of the… Read More
UFC 148 Presser: Tito Ortiz Confirms “I’m Done” After Rubber Match With Forrest Griffin
Cote Believes “Anderson Silva’s Pretty Mad Now” Heading Into Rematch With Sonnen
By FCF Staff
While Saturday’s UFC 148 main event between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is being billed as one of the sport’s biggest fights in recent… Read More
Tyron Woodley on Nate Marquardt: “I’m Not Fighting Some Veteran Who is Out of His Prime”
Undefeated Contender Says “I Need to Crack The Top Ten”
By Kelsey Mowatt
If a fighter has won all eight of their bouts with a promotion and has defeated several of its more established fighters along the way, one shouldn’t… Read More
Report: Brian Stann Injured, No Longer Fighting Hector Lombard at UFC on FOX 4
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, the upcoming, August 4th UFC on FOX card has been dealt a serious blow, as main event competitor Brian Stann has reportedly been forced to withdraw due to injury. The veteran was scheduled… Read More
Patrick Cote Announces UFC Return, Fighting Cung Le at UFC 148
Le Also Confirmed Match-Up With FCF
By FCF Staff
For some time now, Patrick Cote has been campaigning publicly for his UFC return, and according to the middleweight veteran he will return to the Octagon July… Read More
Report: Yoislandy Izquierdo Fighting Rafaello Oliveira at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
The upcoming July 7th, UFC 148 card apparently has a new addition, as lightweight Yoislandy “Cuba” Izquierdo will look to rebound from a loss in his Octagon debut against Reza Madadi in April, and will fight Rafaello… Read More
Chad Mendes Versus Cody McKenzie Official For UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from his submission win over Marcus LeVesseur, Cody McKenzie already has his next fight lined up, as the former lightweight will move to featherweight to take on contender Chad Mendes at UFC 148. The… Read More
John Alessio Fighting Shane Roller at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to put the finishing touches on the line-up for its upcoming July 7th event in Las Vegas, as a lightweight bout between John Alessio and Shane Roller has been added to the… Read More
Injury Pulls Dominick Cruz From UFC 148 Rubber Match With Urijah Faber
By FCF Staff
The rubber match between UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber will not go down on July 7th as planned, as Dana White has confirmed via Twitter that Cruz has injured his ACL.
After reports surfaced… Read More
Report: A Win Over Brian Stann Could Send Hector Lombard to Title Fight
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship recently bolstered its middleweight division with the addition of former Bellator champion Hector Lombard, and if he can defeat Brian Stann on August 4th, the highly regarded fighter could be in line for… Read More
Hector Lombard Fighting Brian Stann in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take long for the UFC to announce who the newly signed Hector Lombard will meet in his Octagon debut, as the promotion has confirmed that the former Bellator champ will fight established middleweight Brian… Read More
Mark Munoz Fighting Chris Weidman in UFC on FUEL 4 Headliner
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another noteworthy middleweight bout to its summer schedule, as the promotion has confirmed that Mark Munoz will fight the rising Chris Weidman at its July 11, UFC on FUEL TV event.
The match-up… Read More