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Report: UFC Signs Pedro Munhoz, RFA Champ to Battle Raphael Assuncao Feb. 22nd
By FCF Staff
Despite the withdrawal of Francisco Rivera, Raphael Assuncao will still fight at UFC 170 on February 22nd, as the promotion has reportedly signed Pedro Munhoz to fight the bantamweight contender.
Rivera recently dropped out of the bout… Read More
UFC FN 31: Kennedy Blasts Natal in “Fight for the Troops” Headliner
By FCF Staff
Tim Kennedy didn’t disappoint all of the military personnel in attendance at “Fight for the Troops III” tonight, as the decorated soldier stopped Rafael Natal in the card’s main event.
Natal was able to land several hard… Read More
UFC FN 31 Weigh-In Results: Kennedy And Natal Cleared For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC Fight Night 31 card, which will be hosted by Kentucky’s Fort Campbell. The “Fight for the Troops” event will feature decorated solider Tim Kennedy taking on renowned… Read More
UFC 165’s Roland Delorme: “I Don’t Know How to Give up”, Advantage Versus Caceres “Definitely on the Ground”
By Timothy Gilbert
Canadian native Roland Delorme has been shaped by a lifetime of combat. He grew up on the streets of Winnipeg, where fighting for his life became a common occurrence. Eventually his natural athleticism and affinity for conflict… Read More
UFC 166: Jessica Eye Making Octagon Debut Versus Sarah Kaufman
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was relayed that Jessica Eye is joining the UFC, and that Sarah Kaufman will no longer compete at UFC Fight Night 27, the promotion has announced the bantamweights will fight at UFC 166.… Read More
Dustin Poirier vs. Erik Koch Added To UFC 164
By Timothy J. Gilbert
A featherweight matchup between top prospects Dustin Poirier and Erik Koch has been confirmed for the upcoming UFC 164 event in Milwaukee.
Both fighters confirmed the fight via Twitter on Thursday.… Read More
Mark Munoz vs. Tim Boetsch, Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan Amongst Latest UFC Confirmations
Joseph Benavidez Fighting Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
The UFC has been busy this week confirming bouts for the promotion’s upcoming schedule, and several more fights have been announced as Wednesday unfolds. In addition to… Read More
Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans and Alistair Overeem Lead UFC 156 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, and as one would expect, established stars like featherweight champion Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem and… Read More
UFC 156: Jose Aldo Decisions Frankie Edgar, Antonio Silva Upsets Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, which saw featherweight champion Jose Aldo work his way to a tightly contested, unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar in the main event.
The card… Read More
UFC 156 Weigh-In Results: Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar Set For “Super Fight”
By FCF Staff
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar both made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, clearing the way for their tilt tomorrow night, which is being billed as a “superfight”.
UFC 156… Read More
UFC 149: Renan Barao Takes Interim Bantamweight Title, Decisions Urijah Faber
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 149 card in Calgary, Alberta, which saw Renan Barao defeat Urijah Faber by unanimous decision to become the promotion’s interim bantamweight champion.
Renan Barao def. Urijah Faber via unanimous decision… Read More
UFC 149 Weigh-Ins: Faber and Barao On Weight For Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Urijah Faber and Renan Barao have cleared the final hurdle for their interim bantamweight title fight tomorrow night in Calgary, Alberta, as both men made weight today at the UFC 149 weigh-ins.
The former WEC featherweight champ… Read More
UFC Confirms Jamie Varner Stepping in For Injured Terry Etim Against Joe Lauzon
Roland Delorme vs. Francisco Rivera Announced For UFC 149
By FCF Staff
With Terry Etim having been forced to withdraw from the upcoming UFC on FOX 4 card due to injury, the UFC has announced that former WEC lightweight champ… Read More
Chan Sung Jung Chokes Out Dustin Poirier in Thrilling Main Event
By FCF Staff
Chan Sung Jung has added another memorable performance to “The Korean Zombie’s” growing resume, as the featherweight choked out favorite Dustin Poirier in the fourth round of the latest UFC on FUEL TV main event.
Jung surged… Read More
Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier on Weight For UFC on FUEL TV 3 Headliner
By FCF Staff
Featherweights Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung have cleared the final hurdle for their five round, main event bout tomorrow night in Fairfax, Virginia, as each man weighed in today at 145 pounds.
The bout will headline… Read More
Karakhanyan and Gomez Take Titles at TPF 11
By FCF Staff
Georgi Karakhanyan and Ulysses Gomez scored respective submission victories at last night’s Tachi Palace Fights in Lemoore, California, to take home the promotion’s vacant featherweight and bantamweight belts.
Gomez became the TPF bantamweight champ by tapping out… Read More
Final Line-Up Released For TPF 11, Card Features 3 Title Fights
Tachi Palace Fights has released the final line-up for the promotion’s upcoming December 2nd event in Lemoore, California, which will feature a flyweight bout between champion Ian McCall and Josh Rave in the main event.
Clay Guida Decisions Anthony Pettis, Tony Ferguson KOs Ramsey Nijem
By FCF Staff
Clay Guida once again relied on his renowned wrestling and tenacity to score a unanimous decision win over Anthony Pettis tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada, to move past the final WEC lightweight champ on the title… Read More