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Report: Cain Velasquez vs. “Bigfoot” Silva II, Alistair Overeem vs. Junior dos Santos Set For UFC 160
By FCF Staff
After knocking out Alistair Overeem at UFC 156 earlier this month, it appears as though Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva has been given an opportunity to avenge his one sided, stoppage loss to heavyweight champ Cain… Read More
Demetrious Johnson to Defend UFC Featherweight Title Versus John Moraga April 13th
Cole Miller Facing Bart Palaszewski
By FCF Staff
After news surfaced earlier today about two new additions to the upcoming, April 13th, TUF 17 Finale, the UFC has announced that flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will fight John Moraga at the… 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 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”.
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Isaac Vallie-Flagg On Making UFC Debut vs. Yves Edwards: “I Got One Of The Tougher Dudes I Can Think Of”
By Kelsey Mowatt
With the Strikeforce era now officially over, many fans will begin turning their attention to how the latest veterans that have secured positions in the UFC perform in their Octagon debuts. One of the more recent additions… Read More
Yves Edwards vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg, Dustin Kimura vs. Chico Camus Added to UFC 156
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming February 2nd card in Las Vegas has two new additions, as the promotion has announced that lightweight Yves Edwards will battle Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Dustin Kimura will take on Chico Camus.
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Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez Lead UFC 155 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Main event competitors Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez were the top earners at this past weekend’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, according to figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Based on the salaries that… Read More
Chris Cariaso on UFC 155 Opponent John Moraga: “He’s Going to Find Himself Wanting to Try And Wrestle With Me”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While creating a new weight division may seem as easy as just declaring it exists, in reality, establishing a new champion and a title shot picture to drive up fan interest can take some… Read More
Report: Mike Pyle, Pat Barry and Roy Nelson Lead TUF 16 Finale Salaries
By FCF Staff
Mike Pyle lead the disclosed payroll for this Saturday’s TUF 16 Finale in Las Vegas, as the veteran welterweight reportedly collected $78,000 (including a $39,000 win bonus) for his round stoppage of James Head.
Other top earners,… Read More
TUF 16 Finale: Roy Nelson Takes Out Matt Mitrione, Colton Smith Wins Season
By FCF Staff
Roy Nelson once again demonstrated the punching power that has made the accomplished grappler famous, as the heavyweight put away Matt Mitrione with strikes in the first round of their TUF 16 Finale headliner.
Mitrione came out… Read More
Report:Jamie Varner Out of TUF 16 Finale Due to Illness, Melvin Guillard Says Withdrawal “Cowardly”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has had another bout cancellation the day of an event, as the promotion announced this afternoon that Jamie Varner will no longer fight Melvin Guillard due to illness. The bout was scheduled to… Read More
TUF 16 Finale Weigh-In Results: Matt Mitrione and Roy Nelson Set for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s TUF 16 Finale, which will feature a heavyweight bout between Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione in the headliner, and this season’s final with Mike Ricci and Colton Smith.
The… Read More
Renan “Barao” vs. Michael McDonald Among Bouts Confirmed For London’s UFC on FUEL 7
Evan Dunham vs. Gleison Tibau, Ian McCall vs. Joseph Benavidez Set For UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Just hours after UFC President Dana White confirmed that Michael McDonald will challenge interim bantamweight champion Renan “Barao” Pegado next, the promotion has… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar in Place for UFC 157
Joseph Benavidez and Ian McCall Agree to UFC 156 Tilt
By FCF Staff
According to reports, the UFC has added two pivotal bouts in its bantamweight and flyweight divisions for February, as verbal agreements are in place for Urijah Faber… Read More
Chris Weidman Forced to Withdraw From UFC 155 Due to Injury
Constantinos Philippou Stepping in to Fight Tim Boetsch
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman’s quest for a title shot has been delayed, as the rising middleweight has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Tim… Read More
TJ Waldburger on TUF 16 Finale Bout With Nick Catone: “I’m Definitely Coming Out Swinging This Time”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although TJ Waldburger has been with the UFC for just two years, the Texas welterweight’s Octagon tenure has already been marked by several highs and lows. After being stopped by number one contender Johny Hendricks last March,… Read More
Jon Fitch Fighting Demian Maia at UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Demian Maia has been tapped for another stiff test, as the renowned grappler will take on perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch next. According to multiple reports, the two will fight February 2nd, at UFC… Read More
Report: UFC Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos Signs Endorsement Deal With Nike Brasil
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos continues to become a significant sport’s commodity, as the UFC Heavyweight Champion has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Nike Brasil. As a result of the signing, the 28 year-old, Brazilian fighter joins UFC… Read More
UFC Unveils FOX Schedule for 2013, PPV Jones vs. Sonnen Card Headed to Newark
By FCF Staff
With 2012 coming to a close the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several more events, and has released the 2013 schedule for cards that will be broadcast by FOX.
As expected, the first card that will be… Read More
Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner Set for December 15th, TUF 16 Finale
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added another bout to the December 15th, TUF 16 Finale in Las Vegas, as Melvin Guillard will take on fellow lightweight vet Jamie Varner.
Guillard (30-11) will be looking to rebound from… Read More