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UFC 172: Joe Ellenberger to Make Octagon Debut Versus Yancy Medeiros
By FCF Staff
Joe Ellenberger won’t be the only family member fighting on the April 26th, UFC 172 card in Baltimore, as the promotion has announced he’ll make his Octagon debut that night versus Yancy Medeiros. Ellenberger’s brother Jake is… Read More
UFC 172: Jake Ellenberger to Battle Tarec Saffiedine
By FCF Staff
After their UFC Fight Night 34 bout fell through last month, the promotion has re-booked Jake Ellenberger to fight Tarec Saffiedine at UFC 172. The event will take place April 26th at the Baltimore Arena in Maryland.… Read More
UFC on FOX 10: Henderson and Thomson Break Down Saturday’s Headliner
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC on FOX 10 card in Chicago will feature two of the promotion’s top lightweights, as former champ and #1 contender Benson Henderson will battle the #4 ranked Josh Thomson. It’s a pivotal… Read More
Rich Franklin Weighs in on Fighter Pay: “The UFC is The Only Player so it Gives Them an Edge”
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen if Rich Franklin will return to the Octagon for another bout or two, as the veteran hopes, more recently the former champ was asked about the issue of fighter pay. The… Read More
Undefeated Holm to Fight Werner For Inaugural Legacy FC Bantamweight Title
By FCF Staff
Decorated boxer and undefeated MMA fighter Holly Holm will look to add another belt to her collection, as Legacy Fighting Championship has confirmed she’ll fight Juliana Werner for the promotion’s inaugural bantamweight title.
The date and… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Rousey Joins Top 10 P4P With GSP’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Now that Georges St. Pierre has vacated the UFC welterweight title, and has announced he’s stepping away from fighting, it hasn’t taken long for the promotion’s rankings to be changed.
St. Pierre is no longer ranked in… Read More
UFC 171: Alex Garcia to Fight Sean Spencer
By FCF Staff
After scoring a highlight reel knockout in his Octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 33, Alex Garcia has been tapped to fight Sean Spencer, March 15th in Dallas. The UFC 171 scrap will be hosted by the… Read More
UFC 171: Diego Sanchez Versus Myles Jury Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
Not long after reports surfaced that Diego Sanchez has signed a new eight fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the promotion has announced the vet will battle undefeated lightweight Myles Jury on March 15th. The bout… Read More
UFC 171: Jake Shields Versus Hector Lombard Set
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will battle Glover Teixeira on March 15th in Dallas, the promotion has relayed that Hector Lombard will battle welterweight contender Jake Shields at the event.
The… Read More
The 2013 MMA Campaign: There’s Been Plenty to be Thankful For
By Kelsey Mowatt
With the end of 2013 nearing, and Americans celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, it’s a good as time as any to reflect on how the year’s unfolded thus far in MMA. While there’s certainly been… Read More
Rashad Evans Says Daniel Cormier Could be Next
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier continues to prepare for his light-heavyweight debut, and although it remains to be seen who the highly regarded fighter will face, Rashad Evans says it could be him.
According to multiple reports, Evans relayed on… Read More
UFC 167: Sonnen Planning Return to 185, “I’ve Always Struggled” at 205
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans in the opening round at UFC 167, Chael Sonnen apparently doesn’t see a future competing at 205 pounds. If Sonnen had won, of course, things may have been… Read More
After UFC 167 Win, Evans Interested in Facing Gustafsson or Teixeira
By FCF Staff
After suffering a unanimous decision and disappointing loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira earlier this year, former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans has rebounded with consecutive wins and is hoping to face a top contender next.
While speaking to… Read More
Opinion: UFC Ruined Chael Sonnen vs. Rashad Evans Hype Train
By Michael Hatamoto
Win or lose on Saturday night, Chael Sonnen knows what is next for him in 2014: coaching on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil and finally settling a grudge with arch nemesis, Wanderlei Silva.
I don’t think it made… Read More
Opinion: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Injury Provides New Opportunities
By Michael Hatamoto
Brazilian MMA veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira didn’t accept a fight with Alexander Gustafsson, which is why the fight was mysteriously nixed a week after it was announced, according to UFC President Dana White.
Nogueira was supposed to… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Booked to Fight Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Following his third consecutive win under the UFC banner at Fight Night 30 last month, Jimi Manuwa has been booked to fight the promotion’s #1 light-heavyweight contender, Alexander Gustasfsson. “Poster Boy” is stepping in for the injured… Read More
Sonnen and Evans Break Down Their UFC 167 Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Chael Sonnen’s impressive win over “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26, most people expected to see “The American Gangster” fight Wanderlei Silva next. Since the latter is unable to fight before the year is out,… Read More
Opinion: UFC Decides to Feed Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to Alexander Gustafsson
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson will try to earn another crack at the championship when he rebounds against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on March 8 in London, England.
If Gustafsson wins – which I expect him to… Read More
UFC Announces Gustafsson Fighting Nogueira Next
By FCF Staff
Following UFC Fight Night 30 today in Manchester, England, the promotion announced that it will return to the nation on March 8th, and that Alexander Gustafsson will fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event. The card… Read More
Opinion: Daniel Cormier Keeps the Drama Flowing
By Michael Hatamoto
Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion Daniel Cormier looks forward to dropping down to the UFC light-heavyweight division, chasing a possible title shot in 2014.
I am tired of all the drama surrounding Cormier over the past year… Read More