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UFC 175’s Lyoto Machida Talks Chris Weidman: “I Feel Very Comfortable Because I can Keep my Distance”
By FCF Staff
While Chris Weidman is the favourite heading into UFC 175 this weekend, the consensus opinion seems to be that his best chance for victory, is through taking Lyoto Machida to the mat. The reason being, of course,… Read More
UFC 175 Embedded: Episode 2
UFC Vet Matt Hamill Says Injury Forcing Permanent Retirement
By FCF Staff
After attempting a comeback, UFC veteran Matt Hamill has announced that he’s retiring from professional mixed-martial-arts for good.
Hamill hung up the gloves in 2011, but returned in 2012 and decisioned Roger Hollett, before he was defeated… Read More
Report: Myles Jury to Face Takanori Gomi at UFC FN 52
By FCF Staff
Although Myles Jury had reportedly agreed to fight Nate Diaz in his next bout, it looks like he’ll battle Takanori Gomi in his native Japan on September 20th.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo Withdrawing From UFC 176
By FCF Staff
One month out from when Jose Aldo was set to defend the featherweight title at UFC 176, comes word that the champ has been forced to withdraw from his rematch with Chad Mendes.
News of Aldo’s withdrawal… Read More
UFC 175 Free Fights: Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva I
UFC FN 49: Thiago Alves Sidelined With Another Injury, Brandon Thatch Stepping In
By FCF Staff
Thiago Alves has been sidelined with another injury, and as a result, the punishing welterweight has been forced to withdraw from an August 23rd bout with Jordan Mein.
According to an announcement from the UFC, Brandon Thatch… Read More
UFC 175: Dana White Says Urijah Faber Fighting on Prelims is “a Good Thing”
By FCF Staff
More than a few eyebrows were raised when it was announced that Urijah Faber’s bout with Alex Caceres this Saturday, won’t go down on the UFC 175 main card, but rather the prelims. While the move prompted… Read More
UFC FN 49: Demian Maia vs. Mike Pyle, Thales Leites vs. Francis Carmont Latest Additions
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 49 has picked up two intriguing bouts, as Demian Maia will face Mike Pyle, and Thales Leites has verbally agreed to battle Francis Carmont.
The August 23rd card will be hosted by the BOK… Read More
UFC Champ Johny Hendricks Talks GSP: “I Heard That He’s Been Watching my Fights, Re-Watching Stuff…”
By FCF Staff
Although Johny Hendricks will likely face either Robbie Lawler or Matt Brown in his first title defense, former UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre continues to be a topic of conversation. It’s not surprising, of course, since the… Read More
UFC 175 Embedded: Episode 1
UFC’s Dana White Says Chael Sonnen Remains a Friend, But You Have to be an “Idiot to Mess Around With Drugs”
By FCF Staff
As the MMA world continues to buzz over the news that Chael Sonnen has failed a second drug test, and as a result, has lost his commentating duties with FOX Sports, Dana White has weighed in on… Read More
UFC 175: Alexis Davis Says Ronda Rousey’s Judo “Not Totally Strange to Me”
By FCF Staff
Although Alexis Davis will be the consensus underdog heading into her bout with Ronda Rousey at UFC 175, the accomplished grappler doesn’t seem to be phased by the bantamweight champ’s skill set.
Not only is Davis a… Read More
Report: Pat Miletich to be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
One of the first fighters to make a mark in the UFC’s lighter divisions is headed to the promotion’s Hall of Fame, as Pat Miletich will reportedly be inducted this weekend.
After considerable speculation that the 48… Read More
Report: Matt Dwyer to Make UFC Debut, August 2nd Versus Alex Garcia
By FCF Staff
Not long ago word surfaced that Canadian welterweight prospect Matt Dwyer has signed with the UFC, and now it’s being reported he’ll fight Alex Garcia in his promotional debut.
The bout will take place August 2nd, at… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Sarah Moras Says Competing on TUF “Totally Different” Than Making UFC Debut
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Sarah Moras competed in the eighteenth season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, and advanced to the show’s semifinals, the bantamweight concedes it’s not comparable to what’s coming on July 6th. On that day, at the… Read More
UFC and FOX Sports Terminate Chael Sonnen From Analyst Duties After Second Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen may have retired from pro fighting after failing a random drug test recently, but the results of a second failed drug test has cost him his commentating duties.
According to a statement released by the… Read More
Report: UFC’s Antonio Silva to Undergo Surgery
By FCF Staff
Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva has been sidelined in recent months due to a shoulder injury, and looks as though the UFC heavyweight is set to undergo more surgery.
The 34 year-old Silva recently revealed to “The MMA Hour”… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Cub Swanson Jumps up Standings
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson already held a coveted, top five position in the UFC’s featherweight rankings, and after his win over Jeremy Stephens Saturday, the vet has moved up even further.
According to a new report from the UFC,… Read More