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Nelson vs. Werdum Official for UFC 143, Lamas Replaces Injured Koch
By FCF Staff
As rumored would be the case, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that Fabricio Werdum will make his Octagon return against Roy Nelson, February 4th in Las Vegas. The heavyweight bout will be part of… Read More
Alistair Overeem Passes Required Drug and Steroid Test for UFC 141
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem has cleared another hurdle heading into his scheduled December 30th, UFC 141 bout with Brock Lesnar, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed that the fighter has passed a mandatory, pre-fight drug test.… Read More
Report: Thailand Police Hunting for UFC Vet Junie Browning After Brawl
By FCF Staff
Former UFC competitor Junie Browning is reportedly once again being sought by authorities, however this time it’s abroad in Phuket, Thailand. According to reports from Phuketwan.com and The Phuket News.com, Browning is currently on the run… 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
Mike Pierce Moves in to Fight Josh Koscheck at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
Changes to the upcoming Februray 4th, UFC 143 card in Las Vegas continue, as the promotion has confirmed that Mike Pierce will step in for Carlos Condit and fight Josh Koscheck. The news comes shortly after Condit… Read More
Alves vs. Kampmann, Condit vs. Koscheck Amongst Latest UFC Confirmations
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to confirm various match-ups for the promotion’s schedule over the coming months, and several established fighters have new fights to prepare for.
In an intriguing welterweight bout, former challenger Thiago Alves will… Read More
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
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
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
Culinary Union Petitions For FOX To Drop UFC
By FCF Staff
The ongoing feud between the world’s top MMA promotion and the Las Vegas Culinary Union just escalated a notch.
Local 226, the union outfit that has been waging war against UFC parent company Zuffa, LLC, has… Read More
Jacob Volkmann vs. TJ Grant Set for UFC 141
By FCF Staff
TJ Grant and Jacob Volkmann will close out their 2011 campaigns by fighting each other on December 30th, at UFC 141 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The promotion announced this afternoon on its official website that the two… Read More
Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson Rescheduled for UFC 141
By FCF Staff
A bout between veteran Vladimir Matyushenko and rising light-heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson has been rescheduled for December 30th at UFC 141, after their initial encounter in August was cancelled due to Matyushenko being injured.
Matyushenko (26-5)… Read More
Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks Amongst Several UFC Additions
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to who perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch (pictured) will fight next, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced this afternoon that the veteran will take on Johny Hendricks, December 30th, at UFC 141.… Read More
Nick Diaz Removed From UFC 137 Bout with GSP; Carlos Condit Named Replacement
By FCF Staff
After failing to attend press conferences in Toronto, Tuesday and today in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White announced this afternoon that Nick Diaz (pictured) will no longer fight welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre as scheduled… Read More
UFC Signs Alistair Overeem, Fighting Brock Lesnar December 30th
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to whether former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem would ever compete again under the Zuffa banner, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that the Dutch competitor will fight Brock Lesnar,… Read More
Etim vs. Faaloloto, Nijem vs. Downes Latest UFC Confirmations
By FCF Staff
Two more lightweight bouts have been added to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s fall schedule, as the promotion has announced that Terry Etim will meet Edward Faaloloto at UFC 138 and that Danny Downes will… Read More
Palaszewski vs. Griffin, Credeur vs. Tavares Added to UFC 137
By FCF Staff
Veteran lightweight Bart Palaszewski will drop down to featherweight and fight Tyson Griffin at UFC 137. The promotion announced the October 29th bout this afternoon.
Palaszewski (35-14) (pictured) will make his UFC debut having… Read More
Multiple Bouts Confirmed for UFC Fall Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to fill out the line-ups for its fall schedule, as the promotion has announced several more match-ups that will take place over the coming weeks.
After announcing that decorated veteran BJ… Read More
Danillo Villefort Confirms Aug. 12th Bout with Nate James
By FCF Staff
Danillo Villefort will make his Strikeforce debut at the promotion’s upcoming August 12th Challengers card in Las Vegas against Bellator vet Nate James.Villefort made the announcement on his Twitter account and the match-up has… Read More
Tito Ortiz Tops UFC 132 Salary List
By FCF Staff
Tito Ortiz topped the disclosed payroll list for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s latest event this past Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the former light-heavyweight champ (pictured) collected $450,000 for his submission win… Read More