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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
Matt Mitrione Fighting Roy Nelson in Wake of Shane Carwin’s Injury
By FCF Staff
The UFC has moved fast to find a replacement for the injured Shane Carwin, as today the promotion announced that Matt Mitrione has agreed to step in and fight current TUF coach Roy Nelson on December 15th.… Read More
Report: NSAC Taps Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson For Random Drug Tests
By FCF Staff
Current “Ultimate Fighter” coaches Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson, have reportedly been notified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that they will undergo drug testing before they fight on December 15th in Las Vegas.
The NSAC reportedly… Read More
Cesar Gracies Announces Gilbert Melendez, Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz and Jake Shields Will Help Roy Nelson Coach TUF 16
By FCF Staff
Not long after reports surfaced stating that “Ultimate Fighter” Season 16 coach Roy Nelson had several of his choices for assistant coaches turned down by the UFC, Cesar Gracie is reporting that several members of his squad… Read More
Media Watch: Shane Carwin Looks Forward to Roy Nelson Heavyweight Clash
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin looks forward to a teaching stint on The Ultimate Fighter, which will also lead to a fight with Roy Nelson.
In his latest blog post, Carwin discussed how his team… Read More
Report: Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin to Coach TUF 16
By FCF Staff
After battling injuries for the last year, it appears Shane Carwin has his next assignment, as the former heavyweight contender will coach opposite of Roy Nelson in the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter.”
As usual, the… Read More
Gabe Gonzaga Fighting Roy Nelson at UFC 146
By FCF Staff
UFC 146 continues to undergo significant alterations, as following the news that Antonio Silva will now fight Cain Velasquez, UFC President Dana White has announced that Gabriel Gonzaga will fight Roy Nelson at the… Read More
Former Royce Gracie Student Vanessa Mariscal To Replace Shana Nelson Against Sarah D’Alelio At Inaugural Invicta All-Women’s Event April 28
Cat Zingano withdraws from matchup with Anita Rodriguez
By FCF Staff
A spinal injury sustained during training has forced Shana Nelson to withdraw from her scheduled bantamweight (135 pounds) matchup with Sarah D’Alelio (4-2) of San Jose, Calif. on the… Read More
TUF 16: Team Nelson’s Colton Smith Scores Win Over Eddy Ellis
By UFC / FX
Las Vegas, Nevada – The first-ever active duty member of the United States Armed Forces claimed his first preliminary round win of the competition, as Staff Sgt. Colton Smith won a majority decision over Eddy Ellis… Read More
TUF 16: Team Nelson and Team Carwin Set After Premiere
By FCF Staff
The sixteenth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” kicked off last night, and after 16 bouts, the rosters for Team Carwin and Team Nelson are set.
UFC heavyweights Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin will coach opposite one another… Read More
Hardy, Nelson, Struve and Sass Collect UFC 146 Awards
By FCF Staff
Dan Hardy not only stopped a four fight losing skid and saved his UFC roster spot by knocking out Duane Ludwig last night in Las Vegas, the British slugger collected an extra $70,000 for his efforts.
Hardy… Read More
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
“Cro Cop” vs. Nelson Confirmed, Hamill Replaces Matyushenko
By FCF Staff
A busy week of bout confirmations and injury updates has continued today, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that heavyweight Roy Nelson will meet Pride vet Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (pictured) at the… Read More
Greg Nelson Benefit Eventsnov. 2nd & 3rd
From Nat McIntyre (MMAA Combat Zone):
Greg Nelson Benefit Events
Nov. 2nd & 3rd
The Best Run Tournament in the Midwest
Saturday November 2nd
Earl Browne Heritage Center
6155 Earl Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center,
NEW EVENT ANNOUNCED AS BELLATOR 284 LANDS IN SOUTH DAKOTA ON AUGUST 12
By Press Release
BELLATOR MMA RETURNS TO SANFORD PENTAGON IN SIOUX FALLS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 WITH FIVE-ROUND WELTERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT FEATURING NO. 5 RANKED NEIMAN GRACIE MEETING FELLOW SUBMISSION SPECIALIST GOITI YAMAUCHI
NO. 1 RANKED HEAVYWEIGHT VALENTIN MOLDAVSKY TAKES… Read More
Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for Bellator 261
By press release
As current BELLATOR MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader continues his pursuit of re-claiming his light heavyweight championship in the ongoing Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, BELLATOR MMA has officially introduced an interim title for the heavyweight… Read More
Bellator’s Valentin Moldavsky Wins Gold Medal at World Sambo Championships
By FCF Staff
Bellator heavyweight Valentin Moldavsky has added another accolade to his resume, as the heavyweight fight won a Gold Medal at the World Sambo Championships.
The 28-year-old, Russian fighter won the gold medal in the +100 kg division… Read More
Bellator 244: Vadim Nemkov Takes Out Ryan Bader to Win LHW Crown
By FCF Staff
Vadim Nemkov continues to roll through Bellator’s light heavyweight division, as the Russian fighter stopped Ryan Bader on Friday to win the promotion’s title.
Nemkov stunned Bader badly in round two with a head kick. The now… Read More
Bellator 244 Weigh-in Results: Bader vs. Nemkov is Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 244, which is taking place tomorrow in Uncasville, Connecticut.
In the main event, Ryan Bader will look to defend the light heavyweight title against Vadim Nemkov. In the co-headliner, former… Read More
Ryan Bader to Face Vadim Nemkov Next
By Press Release
On Friday, August 21, Bellator’s “FightSphere” at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host a light heavyweight world title main event bout featuring two-division Bellator champ Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) defending his 205-pound championship against… Read More