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UFC 153 Media Call: Anderson Silva: “It’s a Great Challenge to Fight Stephan Bonnar”, Not Eyeing Bout With Light-Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Less than two weeks away from its next event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the UFC held a media call today which featured main competitors Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar, Dave Herman and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Of course,… Read More
Report: Chad Mendes Fighting Hacran Dias Next
By FCF Staff
Chad Mendes may not have his opportunity yet to avenge the KO loss he suffered versus UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo, but he is reportedly set to face another member of Aldo’s Nova Uniao team.
According to… Read More
Opinion: A Month To Forget In MMA
By Jesse Heitz
September has definitely been a month to forget, particularly if you’re a member of Zuffa’s leadership. Injuries have decimated several of the cards of its subsidiaries, the UFC and Strikeforce, to such a degree that each has… Read More
After Title Fight Discussions, UFC’s Ricardo Lamas Wants “Fight For Number One Contender”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Ricardo Lamas was tapped to fight the highly regarded Hatsu Hioki in June, he knew that the payoff would be big if he handed the top ranked featherweight a loss. While the exact dividend that came… Read More
Opinion: Is UFC 153 Worthy of Pay Per View Money?
By Jesse Heitz
For the UFC, the last portion of 2012 has so far hasn’t been anything but pure disappointment for many MMA fans, as well as the UFC brass themselves who have undoubtedly watched their bottom line suffer significantly… Read More
Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar Set for UFC 153
Fabio Maldonado taking on Glover Teixeira, “Minotauro” Nogueira versus Dave Herman Confirmed
By FCF Staff
Despite relaying not too long ago that his 2012 campaign was finished, Anderson Silva has decided to help out the injury plagued UFC 153 card… Read More
Report: “Minotauro” Nogueira and Dave Herman Likely For UFC 153
By FCF Staff
One day removed from the news that UFC 153 will no longer feature featherweight champion Jose Aldo or “Rampage” Jackson due to injuries, reports have surfaced saying that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Dave Herman have agreed to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Spread Too Thin; Bautista Ready?, Jerry Lawler Was Voice of MMA stars in WWE
By Joshua Molina
Injuries continue to rock the UFC.
Jose Aldo and Quentin “Rampage” Jackson are out of UFC 153 in Rio de Janeiro, the latest card to get wrecked by fighter injuries.
Injuries happen in every sport, but the… Read More
Report: Antonio “Minotauro” Rodrigo Nogueira Says He’s “100 %”, Ready to Return
By FCF Staff
While 2012 continues to be the year of the injury for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the promotion could see the return of legend Antonio “Minotauro” Rodrigo Nogueira soon. The former interim heavyweight champ has yet to see… Read More
Dana White Says “Rampage” Jackson Off UFC 153 Card
By FCF Staff
It appears as though “Rampage” Jackson’s wish to exit from the UFC will be delayed, as the promotion’s president Dana White announced today that the former light-heavyweight champ will no longer fight at UFC 153 as scheduled.… Read More
UFC Confirms Phil Davis vs. Wagner Prado Set For UFC 153
By FCF Staff
After their initial meeting resulted in a disappointing No Contest decision earlier this month, the UFC has confirmed that Phil Davis and Wagner Prado will fight again on October 13th in Rio de Janeiro. The promotion has… Read More
Report: Chad Mendes Charged With Battery Following Bar Incident
By FCF Staff
UFC featherweight Chad Mendes has been charged with battery, following his alleged involvement in a bar fight that took place in July in Hanford, California. According to a report from the Hanford Sentinel, Mendes is facing a… Read More
Opinion: What’s Next for Urijah Faber?
By Jesse Heitz
The main event of UFC 149 saw the continued rise of one of the sport’s greatest talents in Renan Barão, but it also witnessed the storied career of long-time WEC kingpin, Urijah Faber, slip further into uncertainty.… Read More
Luiz Cane vs. Chris Camozzi Added to UFC 153
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to fill out the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming October 13th event in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian fighters, as today it announced that Sao Paulo’s Luiz Cane will fight middleweight Chris… Read More
Rick Story Says Bout With Demian Maia Set For UFC 153
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the UFC’s upcoming October 13th event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, continues to fill up, as Rick Story has announced that he’s fighting Demian Maia at the event.
The Brave Legion welterweight reported the… Read More
Report: Erick Silva Fighting Jon Fitch at UFC 153
By FCF Staff
Despite Aaron Simpson’s campaign to fight Jon Fitch next, it appears as though the perennial contender will fight rising welterweight Erick Silva at UFC 153 on October 13th. The card will be hosted Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC… Read More
UFC 150’s Nik Lentz: “Now That I’m Going To Be At 145 Pounds, It’s Like A New Beginning.”
By Tom Taylor
At UFC 150, which goes down in Denver, Colorado on August 11, former UFC lightweight Nik Lentz will make his featherweight debut against Japanese veteran Eiji Mitsuoka. While he was not without success at lightweight, Lentz hopes… Read More
Diego Brandao Says Bout With Joey Gambino Is Next
By FCF Staff
“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 winner Diego Brandao has announced that he is fighting Joey Gambino at the upcoming, October 13th, UF 153 card in Rio de Janeiro.
The Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts fighter made the announcement… Read More
Vitor Belfort Fighting Alan Belcher at UFC 153
By FCF Staff
A day after Vitor Belfort took to Twitter to campaign for a fight with undefeated middleweight Chris Weidman, the UFC has announced that the accomplished vet will fight rising contender Alan Belcher, October 13th.
Belcher tweeted on… Read More
Preview: UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC will make its inaugural trip to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for UFC 149. While the card has been remoulded significantly by injury, the end result is still a promising event from top to… Read More