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Benson Henderson, Gilbert Melendez and Frank Mir Lead UFC on FOX 7 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose, and as one might expect, headliners Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez were among the leaders.… Read More
Opinion: “The Punk” Shows He’s Got Plenty Left In Him
By Michael Hatamoto
Josh ‘The Punk’ Thomson successfully returned to the UFC cage with an impressive TKO win against Nate Diaz during UFC on FOX: Henderson vs. Melendez.
There is something magical about seeing an underdog re-enter… Read More
Matt Brown, Jordan Mein, Josh Thomson and Yoel Romero Collect UFC on FOX 7 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Josh Thomson made his Octagon return a memorable and profitable one tonight in San Jose, California, as the veteran fighter earned “Knockout of the Night” honors for his memorable stoppage win over Nate Diaz.
Thomson… Read More
UFC on FOX 7: Benson Henderson Manages to Retain Lightweight Belt
By FCF Staff
Most fans and pundits were expecting a very close fight, and at the end of the day, Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez produce a memorable and extremely competitive “champion vs. champion” bout.
Henderson managed to retain… Read More
UFC on FOX 7 Weigh-Ins: Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez Set For Historic Bout
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose made weight this afternoon, including UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez.
Henderson came in at 155… Read More
Gilbert Melendez On Fighting Benson Henderson At UFC On FOX 7: “I Was Licking My Chops Hoping To Get The Opportunity And Finally I Did”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Of all the Strikeforce title holders that have recently moved to the UFC, only Gilbert Melendez was tapped for a “champion versus champion” bout, when he takes on the promotion’s lightweight king Benson Henderson at UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Strikeforce Returns For One Night Stand in San Jose Saturday
By Joshua Molina
If Strikeforce will have a legacy beyond Ronda Rousey, it begins and ends Saturday night.
UFC on FOX 7 features former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez challenging UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson, in a major fight, featuring two… Read More
UFC Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson Ready For Gilbert Melendez: “He May Not Have The Biggest Name…But I Know How Tough Gil Is”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson began his tenure as UFC Lightweight Champion by defeating one of the promotion’s biggest names in Frankie Edgar, not once, but twice. Up next, he worked his way to an impressive, unanimous decision win over… Read More
Report: Seattle’s KeyArena Hosting UFC on FOX 8 July 27th
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is returning to Seattle for another of the promotion’s FOX cards, as the northwest city will reportedly host UFC on FOX 8, July 27th at the KeyArena.
The venue… Read More
Treadwell Brothers Set To Fight One Another At MFC 37
By Maximum Fighting Championship (via press release)
The Maximum Fighting Championship is thrilled to announce that for the first time in the history of any major mixed martial arts promotion, two brothers will fight each… Read More
Pat Healy Fighting Jim Miller in Octagon Return April 27th
By FCF Staff
Former Stirkeforce lightweight contender Pat Healy will face a stiff test in his upcoming Octagon return, as the veteran will battle the top ranked Jim Miller, April 27th at UFC 159. The bout will be hosted by… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Finally, Strikeforce Fighters Will Come Back to San Jose
By Joshua Molina
Whataya know. Strikeforce isn’t dead, yet.
Hey, all the Strikeforce haters and UFC cheerleaders, listen up:
Two ex-Strikeforce guys are about to headline a big UFC show on Fox. In Strikeforce’s hometown of San Jose, California.
Guess… Read More
Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir Added to UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Strikeforce stars Gilbert Melendez and Daniel Cormier have been awarded high profile bouts for their Octagon debuts, as the UFC has confirmed both men will compete at the upcoming April 20th,… Read More
Report: UFC Working on Ben Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez For April 20th
By FCF Staff
With Strikeforce’s last event now in the books, and Benson Henderson having reportedly signed a new, eight fight deal with the UFC, ZUFFA is apparently working on matching the UFC lightweight champion against Gilbert Melendez next.
A… Read More
UFC Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson Announces New 8 Fight Contract
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson was one of the sport’s more impressive performers in 2012, and the UFC Lightweight Champion has apparently been rewarded by his employers with a new, eight fight contract for his efforts. The 29 year-old-fighter, who… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Cormier Needs to Finish Dion Staring to Get Jon Jones’ Attention
By Joshua Molina
They say Daniel Cormier has nothing to gain and everything to lose when he collides with Dion Staring at Strikeforce’s final event on Saturday.
They say Cormier is a 20-1 favorite against the veteran.
No one believes… Read More
After Memorable UFC 155 Win, Jim Miller Hoping to Rematch Gray Maynard: “It Definitely Would Be a Different Fight Second Time Around”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Before Cain Velasquez reclaimed the heavyweight crown at UFC 155 in convincing fashion, Jim Miller was busy demonstrating why he remains one of the lightweight division’s top competitors, by working his way to an impressive decision win… Read More
UFC 155’s Joe Lauzon Credits Finishing and Submission Skills of Jim Miller: “That’s the Kind of Guy I am Too”
By Kelsey Mowatt
In a year where injuries have dominated headlines in MMA, not surprisingly, this Saturday’s UFC 155 card did not avoid the injury bug that has been assaulting the promotion’s roster for months. While an injured knee forced… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Topsy-Turvy 2012 for UFC, but Company Poised for Huge 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC’s incredible popularity surge slowed this year, but the company remained atop the mixed martial world. Still, despite the ups and downs of 2012, the UFC appears poised for a huge year in 2013.
Six years… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn Top UFC on FOX 5 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Established veterans and former champions “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn topped the payroll for this past Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card, which was hosted by Seattle’s Key Arena.
According to multiple reports the former light-heavyweight champ… Read More