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UFC On FX2 Results: Kampmann Pulls Off Stunning Comeback, Submits Thiago Alves In Main Event
By FCF Staff
Beaten and bloody, Martin Kampmann survived a flurry of strikes and was taken down before suddenly turning the tides on Thiago Alves, mounting Alves and forcing Alves to tap out from a guillotine choke in the third… Read More
All Fighters Make Weight For UFC On FX2
By FCF Staff
All 22 fighters, including welterweight (170 pounds) headliners Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann, made weight for their UFC On FX2 bouts one day before the event in Sydney, Australia.
Here are the official weigh-in results:
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Thiago Alves On Martin Kampmann: “After I Hit Him, I Know He Will Try To Get Away From Me”
By FCF Staff
Just a day out from UFC on FX 2 in Sydney, Australia, the fighters, including welterweight (170 pounds) headliners Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann had this to say:
Thiago Alves – UFC welterweight… Read More
Field Of 32 Fighters Finalized For Premiere Of The Ultimate Fighter On FX
By FCF Staff
An international field of 32 fighters has been set for THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER LIVE on FX that begins on Friday, March 9, with a special two-and-a-half-hour LIVE premiere
Ronda Rousey: Whatever It Takes To Bring Attention To Women’s MMA
By Phil Lanides
Aside from the obvious differences, there are some definite similarities between pro wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts. Some fans enjoy both, some are fans of one or the other, and some that are fans of neither.
If… Read More
Invicta FC To Unveil All-Women’s MMA Series April 28 In Kansas City
Superstar Marloes Coenen To Rematch Old Adversary Romy Ruyssen In Inaugural Main Event
Strikeforce Fighters Liz Carmouche, Sarah D’Alelio To Compete
By FCF Staff
Invicta Fighting Championships, an all-women’s world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight series led by longtime… Read More
Josh Koscheck: “I’m A Gold Digger. I Fight For Money. You’d Be A Dumb SOB To Fight For Free”
By FCF Staff
On Saturday night, live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Pay-Per-View, welterweight superstars Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will battle each other with the interim UFC welterweight (170 pounds) championship at stake.
In… Read More
GSP: “I Am Very Nervous Carlos Condit Will Win On Saturday Night”
UFC superstar Georges St-Pierre will be a ringside observer to the UFC 143 main event on Saturday. “GSP” has been the undisputed welterweight king since the spring of 2008, but knee injuries have forced him to withdraw from scheduled… Read More
Rashad Evans: Phil Davis Is “A Great Athlete, But Not A Fighter. He Has No Killer Instinct”
By FCF Staff
The opening bell hasn’t rung yet, but former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans (16-1) is already out of the gates, swinging at his opponent Phil Davis (9-0).
“Davis is intimidated. I’ve seen him around and he’s… Read More
Report: Miguel Torres Returning to UFC After Recent Dismissal
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s termination of Miguel Torres was a brief one, as according to multiple reports this afternoon, the promotion’s President Dana White has announced that the former WEC champ is… Read More
UFC Vet Victor Valimaki and Ryan Ford Confirmed for Feb.11th Aggression MMA
By FCF Staff
The Edmonton, Alberta based promotion Aggression MMA has confirmed two of the bouts for its upcoming February 11th event, as UFC vet Victor Valimaki will fight light-heavyweight Tim Chemelli and noted welterweight Ryan Ford will face prospect… Read More
Dana White’s Action Against Torres Tweet Latest Sign Of UFC Double-Standard; Is White A Barrier To Mainstream Recognition Of MMA?
By JOSHUA MOLINA
UFC President Dana White wants badly for the UFC to be considered on par with the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball. Eventually, he wants it to surpass the popularity of these traditional sports.
But even though… Read More
Miguel Torres “Very Sorry” For Comment That Led to UFC Firing
By FCF Staff
One day removed from being released from the UFC, due to a controversial and now highly publicized comment Miguel Torres made on his Twitter page, the former WEC champion has apologized for his actions.
Speaking via… Read More
Serious Injury Sidelines St. Pierre, Condit Fighting Diaz Next
By FCF Staff
Another knee injury has forced UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre to the sidelines once again, however, this time the severity of the injury will force the promotion to hold an interim title fight.
According to… Read More
Bisping Beats Down “Mayhem”, Dodson and Brandao “Ultimate Fighters”
By FCF Staff
Jason “Mayhem” Miller’s return to the Octagon was violently spoiled by Michael Bisping tonight in Las Vegas, as his rival “Ultimate Fighter” coach outstruck and outscored the middleweight en route to a third round stoppage win.
Although… Read More
Jake Ellenberger to Fight Diego Sanchez in UFC on Fuel 1 Headliner
By FCF Staff
After weeks of rumors and speculation that Diego Sanchez would be the next man to face welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger, the UFC has finally confirmed that the two will fight, February 15th. The noteworthy tilt will headline… Read More
Josh Koscheck Says Fight With Carlos Condit is Next
By FCF Staff
According to Josh Koscheck, the veteran welterweight has been tapped to fight Carlos Condit next, after the latter was pulled from an upcoming bout with champion Georges St. Pierre and replaced by Nick Diaz.
Koscheck announced the… Read More
Woodley Optimistic About Strikeforce, Says Chances of Beating Nick Diaz “Were Really Good”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As many fans and observers throughout the MMA world continue to play the waiting game in terms of what 2012 will bring for Strikeforce, one of the fighters whose likely been most impacted by the promotion’s… Read More
NSAC Releases Figures for UFC 137; Card Falls Short of Sellout
Over 10,000 people were in attendance to watch Nick Diaz’s unanimous decision win over BJ Penn at the recent UFC 137 card in Las Vegas, according to figures released today by the Nevada State Athletic
Bellator Newcomer Roger Hollett on Training at Jackson’s: “Every Day is a War”
While for sometime now, Roger “The Hulk” Hollett has been viewed by many throughout Canada as one of nation’s top light-heavyweights and more promising fighters, the veteran has yet to compete on the