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Volkmann Expects “Tough Fight” With Grant, Says Bout With Castillo “Probably the Easiest” in UFC
While the spotlight has been understandably focused on the title prospects of UFC lightweights like Clay Guida, Ben Henderson and Donald Cerrone as of late, Jacob Volkmann is hoping to insert his name in the mix
UFC 141 Presser: Overeem Plans to Tear Lesnar “Apart Piece by Piece”
By FCF Staff
While tomorrow, UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Junior dos Santos will compete live on Fox in one of the biggest fights the sport has ever seen, the promotion continues to set the stage for another… Read More
Former TUF Competitor Matt Riddle Fighting Luis Ramos Next
By FCF Staff
Matt Riddle and Luis Ramos will look to get back on the winning track against one another, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that the welterweights have agreed to fight December 30th.
Riddle (5-3) will… Read More
Nick Diaz , BJ Penn and Cheick Kongo Among Top Earners at UFC 137
By FCF Staff
As one would expect, main event competitors Nick Diaz and BJ Penn were the top earners at this weekend’s UFC 137 card in Las Vegas, according to figures released to FCF by the Nevada State Athletic Commission… Read More
Diaz Retires Penn, Secures Bout With GSP; “Cro Cop” Calls it Quits
The highly decorated BJ Penn gave Nick Diaz pause for thought in the opening round of tonight’s UFC 137 main event, but in the end, the former Strikeforce champ battered Penn with strikes en route
UFC 137 Weigh-Ins: Penn and Diaz Have Heated Exchange
By FCF Staff
Despite having continually acknowledged their mutual respect for one another, Nick Diaz and BJ Penn had a heated exchange this afternoon at the official UFC 137 weigh-ins in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After Penn came in… Read More
Bart Palaszewski Wants UFC Featherweight Belt, Hopes Tyson Griffin “Shoots at Least Once or Twice”
By Kelsey Mowatt
With the beginning of October just days away, many of World Extreme Cagefighting’s most established fighters have made their Octagon debut long ago, after the Zuffa promotion was absorbed into the Ultimate Fighting Championship to begin… Read More
Former WEC Champ Jamie Varner Confirmed for XFC and TFC Bouts
By FCF Staff
The fall schedule for Jamie Varner has gotten much busier, as today both the Titan Fighting Championship and Xtreme Fighting Championship announced that the former WEC lightweight champ will is compete at their upcoming… Read More
Ring of Fire Signs Exclusive Broadcast Deal with Fight Now TV
By FCF Staff
The Denver based promotion Ring of Fire has signed an exclusive programming deal with Fight Now TV, a 24 hour, all combat sports specialty channel. According to a press release announcing the deal, Fight… Read More
Chris Lytle and Ed Herman Top UFC Live 5 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Former “Ultimate Fighter” competitors Chris Lytle and Ed Herman were among the top earners at Sunday’s UFC Live 5 event, according to figures that were released to FCF today by Wisconsin’s Department of Safety and Professional… Read More
Chris Lytle Wins Two Bonuses, Lorenzo Fertitta Says Dan Hardy Won’t Be Cut
By FCF Staff
Not only did Chris Lytle enter retirement by adding another notable win to his resume last night in Milwaukee, the accomplished vet collected not one but two more bonus awards for his efforts. Lytle… Read More
Chris Lytle Victorious In Last Pro Fight, Ben Henderson Outscores Jim Miller
By FCF Staff
Chris Lytle ended his memorable MMA career on a high note tonight in Milwaukee, as the 50 fight plus vet caught former welterweight contender Dan Hardy with a late, third round guillotine choke, to record his… Read More
UFC Live on Versus 5 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held the official weigh-ins this afternoon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in preparation for the promotion’s UFC Live on Versus 5 event tomorrow night at the Bradley Center. Main event competitor Dan Hardy came… Read More
Jim Miller Welcomed Bout with Ben Henderson, Waiting for Title Shot Not an Option
By Kelsey Mowatt
Much of the storyline surrounding Jim Miller’s UFC Live 5 bout with Ben Henderson this coming Sunday, has focused on the lightweight’s title shot aspirations, due to the fact that the 27 year-old vet… Read More
Chris Horodecki vs. Chris Saunders Headlines Bellator 47
By FCF Staff
Bellator Fighting Championships has announced that WEC veteran Chris Horodecki will battle lightweight Chris Saunders in the main event of the promotion’s upcoming, July 23rd card in Rama, Ontario. The promotion’s 47th event will be hosted… Read More
Junior dos Santos Dominates Shane Carwin for UD Win
By FCF Staff
Fans in attendance at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena tonight did not get to witness the knockout main event competitors Junior dos Santos and Shane Carwin predicted, but they did get to see dos Santos entrench his… Read More
UFC 131 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff, photos courtesy newbysplace.com
Vancouver’s cloudy skies or tonight’s Stanley Cup Final game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins did not deter plenty of fans from attending the official UFC 131… Read More
Matt Brown and Rich Attonito Agree to TUF 13 Bout
Lightweights Ready to Begin Bellator Tourney
By FCF Staff