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UFC on FOX 12: Robbie Lawler-Matt Brown Battle is Latest Chapter in Memorable Title Shot Runs
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you had told someone in July, 2013, that in twelve months time, Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown would be fighting for a crack at the UFC welterweight title, chances are your prediction would not… Read More
Report: Dana White Believes Tyron Woodley “Choked in The Big Fight” at UFC 174
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley has impressed in several of his UFC bouts to date, but following his clear cut, decision loss to Rory MacDonald on Saturday, Dana White believes the fighter had an issue coping with pressure.
Woodley was… Read More
BattleGrounds MMA: Cody McKenzie, Dennis Hallman and Luigi Fioravanti Among Six Fighters Booked for One Night Tourney
By Battlegrounds MMA (via press release)
TULSA, OK (May 1, 2014) – BattleGrounds MMA (www.battlegroundsone.com), the upstart Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion headed by Olympic wrestling legend Kenny Monday, announced today that it has signed the first six competitors… Read More
UFC 174: Rory MacDonald Versus Tyron Woodley Booked
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s June 14th return to Vancouver has picked up a notable welterweight fight, as Rory MacDonald will battle fellow contender Tyron Woodley.
UFC 174, which will be hosted by the city’s Rogers Arena, has… Read More
UFC 171: Tyron Woodley Says He “Was Dominating” Carlos Condit
By FCF Staff
While the debate will continue today as to what’s in store for Tyron Woodley, as a result of his win over Carlos Condit at UFC 171, the welterweight is clearly happy with his performance.
Woodley stopped the… Read More
UFC 171: Carlos Condit Believes Tyron Woodley’s Skill Set Not as “Diverse” as Former Interim Champ’s
By FCF Staff
Carlos Condit may have lost two of his last three fights, but since both defeats came versus former champ Georges St. Pierre and #1 welterweight contender Johny Hendricks, the rugged vet remains in title contention. In… Read More
UFC 171: GSP Weighs-In On Johny Hendricks-Robbie Lawler
By FCF Staff
This Saturday, the UFC will crown a new welterweight champion for the first time since 2008, when Johny Hendricks battles Robbie Lawler for the vacant title in Dallas. The reason being, of course, that long time champ… Read More
UFC 171: White Confirms Condit-Woodley is Co-Headliner
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that Tyron Woodley will fight Carlos Condit at UFC 171 on March 15th, Dana White has confirmed that the welterweight bout will be the card’s headliner.
Although Woodley is not currently… Read More
UFC 171: Carlos Condit to Fight Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
After UFC President Dana White relayed that Tyron Woodley likely wouldn’t get to face top welterweight contender Carlos Condit next, the promotion has announced that Woodley’s campaigning has paid off. The bout will take place on March 15th… Read More
Tyron Woodley Calls For Bout With Carlos Condit
By FCF Staff
Now that Carlos Condit will no longer fight Matt Brown tonight at UFC on FOX 9, as the latter recently withdrew due to a back injury, it remains to be seen what’s next for the promotion’s #1… Read More
Narrative Check: Has GSP Been Taking More Punishment?
By Kelsey Mowatt
While it remains to be seen if and when Georges St. Pierre will return to defend the UFC Welterweight Championship, there’s been no shortage of discussion as to what’s behind the star’s self declared personal… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Lawler a Big Mover After UFC 167 Win
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler continues to have a big comeback year, as the punishing slugger has catapulted up the welterweight ranks as a result of his split decision win over Rory MacDonald at UFC 167.
Lawler was ranked #10… Read More
UFC 167: Georges St. Pierre and Rashad Evans Top Payroll
By FCF Staff
As one would expect to be the case, welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans were the top earners at Saturday’s UFC 167 card, according to figures released by the Nevada State Athletic… Read More
UFC 167: GSP Escapes With Split Decision Win, Announces Break From Fighting
By FCF Staff
The MMA world has been delivered a serious jolt tonight at UFC 167 in Las Vegas, as not only did welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre retain his title with a controversial, split decision win, he’s announced he’s… Read More
UFC 167 Weigh-Ins: GSP And Hendricks Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC 167 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will feature welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre taking on Johny Hendricks in the main event.
Both of the renowned fighters… Read More
Opinion: Can Robbie Lawler Beat Rory MacDonald?
By Michael Hatamoto
MMA veteran Robbie Lawler will step into the cage on Saturday night against Rory MacDonald, as both fighters look to try and prove their worth in the UFC’s welterweight division.
MacDonald has already shown he is a… Read More
Opinion: UFC Vet Paul Daley Still Refuses to Evolve
By Michael Hatamoto
British brawler Paul Daley is infamously known for being booted out of the UFC following a sucker punch of then-contenderJosh Koscheck after a fight.
It’s a shame Daley hasn’t been able to work on his wrestling defense… Read More
Brandon Thatch: “I’m going to fight whomever the UFC puts in front of me and prepare for that fight only”
By Bryan Levick
Just six months ago Brandon Thatch was preparing to face Mike Rhodes in the main event of Resurrection Fighting Alliance 7 in his home state of Colorado. Thatch had drawn some attention to… Read More
UFC 167: Donald Cerrone Fighting Evan Dunham
By FCF Staff
The last two men to be defeated by rising lightweight Rafael dos Anjos will square off on November 16th, as the UFC has announced that Donald Cerrone will fight Evan Dunham at UFC 167. The announcement comes… Read More
UFC Fight Night 29: Rousimar Palhares Drop to Welterweight Official, Fighting Mike Pierce
By Timothy Gilbert
Former middleweight Rousimar Palhares has confirmed his potential weight cut and will officially face off against Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29. The 33-year-old, 19-fight veteran will make his first welterweight appearance in his… Read More