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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
Jose Aldo, Frankie Edgar, Bobby Green and “Bigfoot” Silva Pick Up 156 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
The MMA world was expecting a thrilling fight between UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, and the highly regarded fighters engaged in an action packed, five round bout last night in Las… Read More
UFC 156: Jose Aldo Decisions Frankie Edgar, Antonio Silva Upsets Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, which saw featherweight champion Jose Aldo work his way to a tightly contested, unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar in the main event.
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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
TUF 17 Finale to Take Place April 13th at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
By FCF Staff
The seventeenth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” television program is set to debut on FX January 22nd, and the show’s finale will take place April 13th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
The… 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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Alistair Overeem Granted License by NSAC, UFC 156 Bout With Antonio Silva Set
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem has cleared the licensing hurdle to his second Octagon appearance, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has granted the former Strikeforce and DREAM champion a license to compete in the state. As a result, Overeem… Read More
Renowned GLORY Trainer Cor Hemmers on Former Student Alistair Overeem: “He’ll Give Everything” to Win UFC Title, “Big Chance” Heavyweight Will Become UFC Champ
By Kelsey Mowatt
Alistair Overeem may have lost his opportunity to challenge for the UFC heavyweight title last May, but if everything goes according to plan, the decorated fighter will return to action next month at a time when the… Read More
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
Joe Lauzon, Jim Miller, Todd Duffee and John Moraga Take UFC 155 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Joe Lauzon collected yet another performance bonus at UFC 155 tonight in Las Vegas, as the TUF veteran and perennial lightweight contender Jim Miller received “Fight of the Night” honors for their thrilling and bloody bout.
Both… Read More
UFC 155: Cain Velasquez Dominates Junior dos Santos to Reclaim Heavyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, which saw Cain Velasquez dominate and outscore Junior dos Santos to reclaim the promotion’s heavyweight crown.
With the victory, Velasquez avenges the knockout loss he… Read More
UFC 155: Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez on Weight for Championship Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former champ Cain Velasquez are set for their main event bout tomorrow at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Velasquez tipped… Read More
UFC 155’s Joe Lauzon Credits Finishing and Submission Skills of Jim Miller: “That’s the Kind of Guy I am Too”
By Kelsey Mowatt
In a year where injuries have dominated headlines in MMA, not surprisingly, this Saturday’s UFC 155 card did not avoid the injury bug that has been assaulting the promotion’s roster for months. While an injured knee forced… Read More
UFC 155’s Tim Boetsch: “I Have No Problem Standing in Front of (Costa) Philippou for This Fight”
Believes Chris Weidman’s Saying Anderson Silva is Ducking Him is a “False Statement”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Just a few weeks ago, Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch was preparing to hand rising star Chris Weidman his first professional… Read More
After Being “Overlooked” in UFC Debut, John Moraga “Excited” to Fight Flyweight Contender Chris Cariaso
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although John Moraga made his way to the UFC earlier this year with a 11-1 record and a five fight winning streak, much of the spotlight remained focus on his first Octagon opponent Ulysses Gomez, prior to… Read More
Report: Karlos Vemola Out of UFC 155, Derek Brunson Fighting Chris Leben
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 155 has undergone a change with less than two weeks to go before the card takes place on December 29th, as Derek Brunson is reportedly stepping in for the injured Karlos Vemola. The… 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
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