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Mike Swick On Afghanistan Visit: “I Think We Got Hit With About Five Total Rockets In The Span Of About An Hour…”
By Tom Taylor
It’s been two years since Mike Swick set foot in The Octagon, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been busy. Swick recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan, during which he devoted himself to supporting the… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV Weigh-In Results: Siver One Pound Over
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors except for Dennis Siver made weight today in Stockholm, Sweden, in preparation for the UFC on FUEL TV card which will go down at the city’s Ericsson Globe Arena tomorrow.
Siver came in… Read More
Eric Wisely Replaces Injured Akira Corassani In UFC on FUEL TV 2 Featherweight Bout Vs. Jason Young
Undefeated lightweight Yoislandy Izquierdo to face Reza Madadi
By FCF Staff
Eric Wisely (19-7) has been tapped to replace injured Akira Corassani in the featherweight (145 pounds) matchup with Jason Young (8-5) and undefeated lightweight (155 pounds) Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0)… Read More
Jake Ellenberger Presented With Omaha Key To The City
By FCF Staff
UFC on FUEL TV 1 main event fighter and Omaha, Nebraska native Jake Ellenberger was presented with the Key to the City by David Dover, Deputy Chief of Staff to Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle, just two days… Read More
Five Fights Official For UFC On Fuel TV 2 In Sweden
By FCF Staff
Five bouts have been made official for UFC on FUEL TV 2 at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on April 14:
- Middleweight: Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2)
- Middleweight: Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus
Jake Ellenberger on Diego Sanchez: “I’m Better in a Lot of Areas”
Credits Veteran Welterweight For Heart and Determination
By Kelsey Mowatt
While fighters like Donald Cerrone, Dan Henderson and of course Jon Jones will be remembered for their impressive 2011 campaigns, Jake Ellenberger also recorded one of the year’s more… Read More
Series of Injuries Hits UFC 142 Card
By FCF Staff
UFC matchmakers will have some additional work to tackle over the coming days, as today the promotion confirmed that Rob Broughton, Stanislav Nedkov and Siyar Bahadurzada have all been pulled from the upcoming January 14th, UFC 142 card… Read More
Line-Up Set for UFC 142
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has set the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming January 14th event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and not surprisingly, all five main card bouts will feature competitors from the nation.
UFC 142, which… 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
Jake Ellenberger Says Bout With Diego Sanchez Hasn’t Been Offered, Would Welcome Match-Up
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite speculation and reports that a bout between Jake Ellenberger and fellow veteran Diego Sanchez is in the works for UFC 141 in December, Ellenberger says that the match-up has not been offered to him yet.… Read More
(Updated) Broken Hand Removes Diego Sanchez From UFC 135, Josh Koscheck Says He May Face Matt Hughes
By FCF Staff
A broken hand will prevent Diego Sanchez from fighting former champion Matt Hughes (pictured) as scheduled, September 24th at UFC 135. The promotion’s President Dana White announced the injury via his official Twitter account and that… Read More
Anderson Silva Dominates Yushin Okami , “Shogun” Rua Avenges Loss to Forrest Griffin
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva added another memorable chapter to his storied career tonight in Rio de Janeiro, as the UFC Middleweight Champion had few difficulties in disposing of imposing contender Yushin Okami in front of his Brazilian fans.… Read More
Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami On Weight for UFC 134 Title Fight
By FCF Staff
A boisterous and partisan crowd greeted fighters at the official UFC 134 weigh-ins this afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which saw all of tomorrow night’s competitors make weight. As one would expect, Brazilian stars like… Read More
Josh Koscheck Returning November 19th, “Good Chance” as Middleweight
By FCF Staff
Josh Koscheck’s extensive layoff from competition will end November 19th at UFC 139, according to a post the former welterweight contender made on his official Twitter account. Not only will the bout mark the first time… Read More
Rick Story Said “Hell Yeah” to Upcoming Bout With Martin Kampmann
By Kelsey Mowatt
Just a few months ago, Rick Story appeared to be within striking distance of not only becoming one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s leading welterweights, but one of the promotion’s top fighters, provided he… Read More
Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann Confirmed for UFC 139
By FCF Staff
The UFC 139 line-up has received a notable addition, as today the promotion announced that Martin Kampmann (pictured) will fight fellow welterweight Rick Story at the event.
The upcoming card will take place November 19th in… Read More
Mike Swick Withdraws from UFC 134 Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
Mike Swick continues to endure tough times, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that the welterweight will not fight Erick Silva, August 27th as scheduled due an injury. A replacement for the American… Read More
UFC Confirms Diego Sanchez vs. Matt Hughes for Sept. 24th
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that former welterweight champion Matt Hughes (pictured) will take on fellow veteran Diego Sanchez at the promotion’s upcoming September 24th event in Denver, Colorado. UFC 135 will be hosted by… Read More
Recovering Jon Fitch Says He’ll Be Ready for UFC 138
By FCF Staff
Welterweight contender Jon Fitch hopes to resume his hunt for another title shot in the coming months, as the veteran has announced that he’ll be ready to start a training camp September 1st if… Read More