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Sam Stout On Upcoming 15th UFC Bout: “I Forget That I’m Only 28 Sometimes”, UFC 157 Opponent Caros Fodor “No Joke”
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you were to take just a quick look at the record’s of Sam Stout and Caros Fodor, you might be inclined to conclude that the latter is much younger than his upcoming, UFC 157 opponent. Not… Read More
Strikeforce’s Caros Fodor Moving to UFC, Fighting Sam Stout February 23rd
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed the addition of another Strikeforce vet, the day after the latter announced that it’s partnership with Showtime is coming to an end next month, as it has announced that Caros Fodor will fight… Read More
Georges St. Pierre Continues Reign at UFC 154 With Decision Win
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre said Carlos Condit was going to be his toughest test to date, and the interim welterweight champ proved to be a considerable challenge for the reigning champion at UFC 154. Despite a resilient effort… Read More
UFC 154 Weigh-In Results: GSP and Carlos Condit Cleared for Title Unification Bout
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre and Carlos Condit have cleared the last hurdle to their welterweight title fight tomorrow night at UFC 154, as both men made weight this afternoon in Montreal, Quebec.
The reigning champion St. Pierre came… Read More
Mark Bocek on UFC 154 Opponent Rafael Dos Anjos: “I Think My Grappling Is Better Than His.”
By Tom Taylor
UFC 154, which goes down from Montreal, Canada, on November 17, marks one of the most anticipated events for MMA of 2012—the return of welterweight great Georges St Pierre. St Pierre will battle Carlos Condit for the… Read More
Report: Dennis Hallman Cut By UFC After Failing to Make Weight
By FCF Staff
After failing to make weight for his scheduled UFC on FX 5 bout with Thiago Tavares tonight in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dennis Hallman has reportedly been let go by the promotion.
The bout was cancelled–without having Hallman (51-14)… Read More
UFC on FX 5 Weigh-Ins: Antonio Silva and Travis Browne On Weight, Dennis Hallman Reportedly Over and Off Card
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held the weigh-ins this afternoon in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in advance of the promotion’s latest UFC on FX 5 card tomorrow night. Headliners Travis Browne and Thiago Silva both came in on weight for… Read More
Ivan Menjivar Fighting Octagon Newcomer Azamat Gashimov at UFC 154
By FCF Staff
Another of Montreal’s more established fighters will be competing at the UFC’s upcoming November 17th card in the Quebec city, as resident Ivan Menjivar will take on Octagon newcomer Azamat Gashimov. The UFC made the announcement via… Read More
Page vs. Caceres, Dos Anjos vs. Njokuani Confirmed For UFC on FUEL 4
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed two more bouts for its upcoming, July 11th event on FUEL TV, as Damacio Page will take on bantamweight Alex Cacares, and Rafael Dos Anjos will face lightweight Anthony Njokuani.
Dos… Read More
Yushin Okami Fighting Luiz Cane at UFC 150
By FCF Staff
Middleweight contender Yushin Okami will look to end his two fight losing streak against former light-heavyweight Luiz Cane on August 11th. The bout will take place at UFC 150 in Denver, Colorado.
Okami (26-7) is coming off… Read More
Jon Jones and Rashad Evans Top UFC 145 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, according to the figures released today by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, Jon Jones and Rashad Evans were the top earners at Saturday’s UFC 145 card.
After Jones worked… Read More
UFC 145: Jon Jones Outscores Rival Rashad Evans
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 145 card in Atlanta, Georgia, which saw light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones outscore former teammate Rashad Evans for the unanimous decision win.
Jon Jones def. Rashad Evans via unanimous decision (49-46,… Read More
UFC 145 Weigh-Ins: Rashad Evans and Jon Jones Make Weight Before Heated Faceoff
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Rashad Evans needed to be separated as the former teammates and rivals faced off at today’s UFC 145 weigh-ins.
After the former champ Evans weighed in at 204 pounds… Read More
UFC’s Anthony Njokuani: “I Know For A Fact That The Judges Are Not That Knowledgeable On The Sport Right Now. They Are Not That Educated Yet”
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Lightweight (155 pounds) star Anthony “The Assassin” Njokuani (14-6) breaks down his upcoming UFC 145 matchup with John Makdessi and talks about the advantages he feels he has over Makdessi.… Read More
Jon Jones Vs. Rashad Evans Official For UFC 145 In Atlanta
By FCF Staff
UFC Light Heavyweight (205 pounds) Champion Jon “Bones” Jones will defend his title against rival and former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC 145 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on… Read More
Mark Bocek Calls Out Dennis Hallman, Will Take “Whoever, Whatever” UFC Offers
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although it may not have produced many memorable moments for fans not interested in the finer points of grappling, Mark Bocek reasserted his presence in the UFC lightweight division Saturday night, by working his way to… Read More
Jon Jones Continues Reign With Choke Out Win Over Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 140 card in Toronto, Ontario, which saw Jon Jones continue his reign as light-heavyweight champion, by choking out former champ Lyoto Machida with a standing guillotine choke in the second… Read More
Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida Clear Last Hurdle for UFC 140
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and former champ Lyoto Machida both made weight this afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, to clear the way for their main event bout tomorrow night at UFC 140.
The underdog Machida, who appeared… Read More
Dennis Hallman Unveils New Attire For UFC 140
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Clad in a skimpy pair of shorts that exposed him to a live television audience during his fight with Brian Ebersole at UFC 133 in August, Dennis “Superman” Hallman upset… Read More
On The Rise
On The Rise: Caros Fodor
By Kelsey Mowatt, photo Esther Lin / Strikeforce
Since arriving in Strikeforce last year, Caros “The Future” Fodor has done everything to live up to his nickname, as the AMC Pankration fighter has won… Read More