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UFC 162’s Tim Boetsch Says Last Loss “Small Speed Bump”, Hoping to “Open People’s Eyes Again” Versus Mark Munoz
By Kelsey Mowatt
As 2012 was coming to an end, Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch was poised to enter the new year as one of the UFC’s top middleweight contenders, provided he defeated Costa Philippou at UFC 155. Boetsch… Read More
Opinion: UFC and MMA Bogged Down In New York
By Jesse Heitz
Well fight fans; here we are again, covering the trodden ground that is the fight for MMA’s legalization in the great state of New York. Unfortunately, as reported here at Full Contact… Read More
GSP vs. Hendricks Likely Set For UFC 167, Velasquez vs. dos Santos III Targeted For UFC 166
By FCF Staff
On the same day the UFC has announced that light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will fight Alexander Gustafsson on September 21st, UFC President Dana White has relayed tentative dates for two other huge bouts.
While speaking in a… Read More
NSAC: Brian Bowles Failed Post UFC 160 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
UFC bantamweight and former WEC champ Brian Bowles is facing disciplinary action, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has announced that the vet has failed his post UFC 160 drug test.
According to an announcement from the… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Yuri Alcantara Booked For UFC on FOX Sports One 1
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, August 17th, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in Boston appears to have been added another significant fight, as bantamweight contender Urijah Faber will reportedly fight Yuri Alcantara at the event. The card will be… Read More
Robert Drysdale Believes UFC Could Be In Future, But Becoming Elite Fighter Remains Focus
By Kelsey Mowatt
Having secured another submission win to extend his pro MMA record to 6-0 in April, it remains to be seen what’s next for former ADCC champion Robert Drysdale. Considering the 32 year-old’s grappling resume… Read More
WSOF’s Jacob Volkmann Speaks the “Truth” About The UFC: “Fighters Need to Get Together”
By Timothy Gilbert
After being unexpectedly released from the UFC over three months ago, lightweight Jacob Volkmann has been extremely vocal about his views on his former employer. He has adamantly spoken out about fighter pay, contract terms, retirement and… Read More
Report: UFC Considering Las Vegas Motor Speedway For Future Event
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White has repeatedly stated the promotion would like to hold a massive event in the future at a venue like Cowboys Stadium, and now comes word that the Las Vegas Motor Speedway may also… Read More
UFC Vet John Alessio Announces Bellator Deal
By FCF Staff
UFC and WEC veteran John Alessio is the latest high profile fighter Bellator has added to its roster, as the 33 year-old fighter has announced he’s signed a new contract with the promotion. Speaking via his Facebook… Read More
Former UFC Champ Forrest Griffin Announces Retirement
TUF Vet and Stephan Bonnar Headed to UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
After a decade plus of professional fighting, which included winning the UFC Light-Heavyweight Championship, Forrest Griffin has announced he’s retiring at the age of 33.… Read More
UFC 160’s Mark Hunt Hoping To Continue Title Run: “The Plan Is To Knock Junior Out”
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you had told someone a couple of years ago that by May, 2013, Mark Hunt would be competing in a title shot eliminator bout for the UFC, you’re knowledge of MMA would have quickly been called… Read More
UFC 160: Junior dos Santos “Focused On My Fight With Mark Hunt”, Not Cain Velasquez
Heavyweight Says He’s Cheering For “Big Foot” Silva
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC 160 will feature both Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos in action, and due to their previous encounters, the run up to the card… Read More
Despite Being a Heavy Favorite at UFC 160, Cain Velasquez Cautions “This is a Whole New Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into this Saturday’s UFC 160 card in Las Vegas, much of the pre-fight talk has focused on who Cain Velasquez will fight next, rather than if he’ll defeat Antonio “Big Foot” Silva on May 25th.… Read More
Antonio Silva Respects UFC Champ Cain Velasquez, But “There’s No Superheroes In This Sport”
Sees “Heavy Hands” as Key to Victory at UFC 160
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you caught Antonio Silva’s first encounter with Cain Velasquez, then you may be having a tough… Read More
John “The Bull” Makdessi Fighting Edson Barboza at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
UFC 162 will feature a lightweight clash between two noted strikers, as the promotion has announced that John “The Bull” Makdessi will battle Edson Barboza at the July 6th event. UFC 162 will be hosted by… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Fighting David Mitchell at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
Mike Pierce will look to extend his winning streak to four versus David Mitchell, as a welterweight bout between the two is reportedly in the works for UFC 162. The July 6th card is set to take… Read More
Rick Story To Face Mike Pyle In Place Of Injured Gunnar Nelson At UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Rick Story will step in for an injured Gunnar Nelson to face Mike Pyle at UFC 160 in Las Vegas.
The UFC announced the switch late Tuesday night. They did not address the nature of the… Read More
Opinion: Time For ‘Fancy Pants’ In The UFC
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC is cutting a steady stream of fighters from its roster, but dedicated, skilled fighters are trying to claw their way into the No. 1 MMA promotion.
Lyle ‘Fancy Pants’ Beerbohm has patiently waited for his… Read More
Frankie Edgar vs. Charles Oliveira, Cub Swanson vs. Dennis Siver Added to UFC 162
By FCF Staff
Former UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar will return to action this July, as the featherweight vet will take on Charles Oliveira at UFC 162. In addition, the promotion has announced that Cub Swanson will battle featherweight… Read More
George Roop vs. Brian Bowles Added To UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
In just his second fight in the featherweight division American George Roop is getting his second taste of the weight class, soon after his debut attempt, this time against former bantamweight champion Brian Bowles.
Roop (13-9-1)… Read More