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UFC on FOX 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, the UFC stops in Seattle for UFC on FOX 5, one of the most stacked cards of the year. In the main event, Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Beyond… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Cung Le Knocks Out Rich Franklin in Devastating Fashion
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first trip to China will likely be forever remembered for the highlight reel finish the main event produced, as the headliner saw Cung Le knockout former middleweight champion Rich Franklin in the opening round.
In… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6 Weigh-Ins: Rich Franklin and Cung Le Set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Rich Franklin and Cung Le made weight today at the Cotai Arena in the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel, clearing the way for their middleweight bout tomorrow.
The UFC on FUEL TV 6 card will be hosted by… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
In recent years, we’ve seen the UFC hold shows in Brazil, Japan, and Sweden as they continue their global expansion and assert themselves as the one true superpower in the mixed martial arts industry. This weekend,… Read More
Report: Michihiro Omigawa Among Latest UFC Cuts
By FCF Staff
Shortly removed from the news that the UFC has cut welterweight Charlie Brenneman, the promotion has reportedly also released several more fighters, including noted vet Michihiro Omigawa.
In addition to Omigawa, who is coming off back-to-back losses… Read More
Kenny Florian Retires From Fighting at Age of 36
By FCF Staff
After months of speculation as to what the future holds for Kenny Florian, the 36 year-old-veteran has announced that it will no longer include professional fighting. The decorated fighter’s decision to retire was reportedly announced today at… Read More
Jim Miller: “A Win Over Nate Diaz Sets Me Apart From All The Other Guys”
Lightweight Contender Discusses Saturday’s UFC on FOX Main Event
By Kelsey Mowatt
As they did when they matched him up against the likes of Charles Oliveira, Ben Henderson or Melvin Guillard,… Read More
UFC 144: Henderson Dethrones Edgar, Bader Outscores Jackson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 144 card in Saitama, Japan, which saw Ben Henderson secure the lightweight championship, by working his way to a unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar.
Benson Henderson def. Frankie Edgar… Read More
Nick Diaz Temporarily Suspended By Nevada Commission
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has voted to issue an officialy, temporary suspension to UFC welterweight (170 pounds) contender Nick Diaz, who tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his UFC 143 interim title fight defeat to… Read More
UFC 144: Edgar Vs. Henderson Fight Card Complete With 12 Bouts
Seven main card fights and five preliminary bouts complete the lineup
By FCF Staff
The 12-bout fight card for UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, is… Read More
Nevada Commission Head Keith Kizer Discusses Nick Diaz
FCF Staff
During an interview on Sirius-XM satellite radio’s “Fight Club” show, Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer went into detail about the next procedural steps in the Nick Diaz-failed drug test fiasco.
Kizer stated the following during… Read More
Clay Guida on Tilt With Ben Henderson: “I Don’t Think He Expects to Win”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As 2009 came to a close, some throughout the MMA world may have thought Clay Guida’s days as a top, lightweight contender were numbered, following back-to-back losses to Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian. In keeping with… Read More
Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz Agree to UFC 141 Tilt
By FCF Staff
Following his one-sided, first round submission of Dennis Siver this past weekend at UFC 137, it hasn’t taken Donald “The Cowboy” Cerrone long to secure his next fight, as today the promotion announced that he and… Read More
NSAC Tested Nick Diaz for Drugs Heading into UFC 137
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has tested and cleared Nick Diaz for drugs of abuse heading into the fighter’s UFC 137 bout with BJ Penn this Saturday in Las Vegas. The commission’s executive director, Keith Kizer,… Read More
UFC 135 Attendance Figures Released; Jones and Jackson Among Fighters Medically Suspended
By FCF Staff
Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies has announced the attendance figures and medical suspensions that ensued as a result of UFC 135 this past Saturday, which was hosted by Denver’s Pepsi Center.
In total, 16,344 fans showed up… Read More
Jones, Jackson, Diaz and Koscheck Receive UFC 135 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson took home an extra $75,000 for their efforts last night at UFC 135 in Denver, as the promotion announced afterwards that the main event competitors received “Fight of the Night”… Read More
Jon Jones Takes Out “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 135
By FCF Staff
Despite a determined effort, the athleticism and skill of Jon “Bones” Jones was too much for Quinton “Rampage” Jackson tonight at UFC 135 in Denver, Colorado, as the light-heavyweight champion submitted the challenger in the fourth round.… Read More
UFC 135 Weigh-In Results: Jon Jones vs.“Rampage” Jackson Official
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones and challenger Quinton “Rampage” Jackson had a few choice words for the other as the two squared off this afternoon at the official UFC 135 weigh-ins.
After the challenger Jackson… Read More
UFC Returning to Japan, February 26th 2012
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that it will be returning to Japan for the first time in over a decade, as today the promotion confirmed that it has booked the Saitama Super Arena for February… Read More
Palaszewski vs. Griffin, Credeur vs. Tavares Added to UFC 137
By FCF Staff
Veteran lightweight Bart Palaszewski will drop down to featherweight and fight Tyson Griffin at UFC 137. The promotion announced the October 29th bout this afternoon.
Palaszewski (35-14) (pictured) will make his UFC debut having… Read More