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UFC’s COO Says “Vast Majority” of Fighters Are “Excited” About Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Although several fighters have been openly critical of the UFC-Reebok deal’s compensation structure, UFC officials insist it’s a positive development for the promotion’s athletes.
On Wednesday, the UFC disclosed to its fighters how much fighters will be… Read More
Matt Mitrione, Among Several Fighters to Criticize UFC’s Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Earlier on Wednesday, the compensation fighters will receive as a result of the UFC’s new uniform deal with Reebok was revealed, and Matt Mitrione is one of several who isn’t impressed.
The new deal gets underway in… Read More
UFC 181: Robbie Lawler Leads The Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler had a big night at UFC 181, as the punishing striker not only laid claim to the promotion’s welterweight belt, he led the way in terms of salaries.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released… Read More
UFC on FOX 13: Matt Mitrione Sings for Next Opponent, Gabriel Gonzaga
By FCF Staff
Matt Mitrione has certainly been known to verbally battle with his opponents heading into fight night, but as UFC on FOX 13 approaches, the heavyweight has taken a different approach.
Mitrione is scheduled to fight longtime contender,… Read More
UFC 181: Robbie Lawler Grinds Out Razor Thin, Championship Win
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler came back from being outscored and outwrestled by Johny Hendricks tonight at UFC 181, to score a razor thin, split decision win.
Lawler came out firing to begin the fight, but Hendricks weathered the storm,… Read More
UFC 181 Weigh-In Results: Card’s Title Fights Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
UFC 181 will feature two title fights as scheduled, as all of the competitors for the card’s feature attractions made weight today in Las Vegas.
Welterweight champion, and headliner, Johny Hendricks came in at 170 pounds for… Read More
UFC on FOX 13: Matt Mitrione and Gabriel Gonzaga Booked for Battle
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 13 has received another compelling, heavyweight bout, as Matt Mitrione will battle Gabriel Gonzaga at the December 13th event.
The upcoming card will be hosted by the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
The… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Andrei Arlovski Jumps Into Top Ten
By FCF Staff
Andrei Arlovski took out heavyweight contender Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in emphatic fashion at UFC FN 51, and the former champ has moved into the promotion’s top ten rankings as a result.
Arlovski, who knocked out Silva with… Read More
UFC FN 51: “Bigfoot” Silva Believes Another Title Shot’s Within Reach
By FCF Staff
Although Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva was quickly stopped by UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez in May, 2013, and once before in 2012, the dangerous fighter hasn’t lost sight of securing another title shot.
In fact, while speaking to… Read More
UFC FN 51: Andrei Arlovski Still on the Hunt for Another Heavyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Andrei Arlovski may be 35 years old, and several ranking spots removed from the UFC’s top ten heavyweights, but the veteran still believes he can secure the promotion’s championship once again.
The #14 ranked Arlovski is set… Read More
Report: Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira Recovering From Surgery, Plans to Fight Again “For Sure”
By FCF Staff
Although Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira is recovering from another surgery, and has lost three of his last four bouts, the legend says his fighting days aren’t over.
Noguiera, who was knocked out by Roy Nelson in April, recently… Read More
Report: Antonio Silva-Andrei Arlovski to Fight at UFC FN 51
By FCF Staff
Although Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva has been calling for a bout with Josh Barnett, it looks like he’ll face another decorated, heavyweight vet.
According to reports, Silva and UFC heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski have verbally agreed to square… Read More
UFC 174: Demetrious Johnson Cruises to Win Over Ali Bagautinov
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 174 card in Vancouver, British Columbia, which saw flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson cruise to a decision win over Ali Bagautinov.
Although Bagautinov kept battling throughout the five round fight, he… Read More
UFC 174: Demetrious Johnson and Ali Bagautinov set for Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC 174 card, which will see flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson take on Ali Bagautinov in the main event.
In the co-headliner, Tyron Woodley will face fellow welterweight contender Rory… Read More
UFC 175: Stefan Struve Returning to Action Versus Matt Mitrione
By FCF Staff
Having been treated for a rare heart condition, Stefan Struve will return to the Octagon on July 5th and will battle Matt Mitrione. The heavyweight bout will be part of UFC 175, which will be hosted by… Read More
UFC 174: Germaine de Randamie to Fight Newcomer Milana Dudieva
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for the promotion’s June 14th card in Vancouver, British Columbia, as a bout between Germaine de Randamie and Milana Dudieva has been announced.
UFC 174 will be hosted by the city’s… Read More
Dana White Tweets “Welcome Back Andrei Arlovski”, Former Champ Reportedly Headed Back to UFC
By FCF Staff
It’s been over six years since Andrei Arlovski last competed in the UFC, but it looks as though the former heavyweight champ is headed back to the UFC.
On Thursday, UFC President Dana White tweeted “Welcome back… Read More
TUF China Finale: Jordan-Mitrione And Menjivar-Hioki Among Latest Additions
By FCF Staff
After the recent announcement that a welterweight bout between Dong Hyun Kim and John Hathaway will headline the TUF China Finale, the promotion has confirmed three more bouts for the March 1st event.
At heavyweight, Matt Mitrione… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Announces Creation of Women’s Strawweight Division
By FCF Staff
Dana White may have said earlier this year that the UFC wouldn’t be adding another women’s divisions any time soon, but the company’s brass has evidently changed its mind.
While appearing on the The Fighter & The Kid… Read More
Opinion: UFC 166 Winner Gabriel Gonzaga’s Brutal Power
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga has shown new life after re-joining the UFC and is now riding a 5-1 fight streak dating back to October 2011.
In his most recent performance, Gonzaga quickly dispatched heavy-handed Shawn Jordan in… Read More