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UFC on FOX 14: Dan Henderson Returning to Middleweight to Face Gegard Mousasi
By FCF Staff
Just a couple of hours after the UFC announced that Alexander Gustasfsson will battle Anthony Johnson on January 24th, the promotion has announced that Dan Henderson will also fight Gegard Mousasi at the Stockholm bound event.
According… Read More
UFC FN 55: Louis Smolka Stepping in for Neil Seery
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 55 has undergone a change, not far out from the November 8th card, as Neil Seery has been forced to withdraw due to injury.
As a result, flyweight Louis Smolka has agreed to step… Read More
UFC 179: Dana White Praises Phil Davis For Win, Latter Explains Anderson Silva Call Out
By FCF Staff
Phil Davis never appeared to be close to finishing Glover Teixeira, but the decorated wrestler still scored a dominant, decision win over the light-heavyweight contender nonetheless.
Teixeira was able to defend several of the American’s takedowns early… Read More
Report: Renzo Gracie Still Hoping for UFC Return After Facing Kazushi Sakuraba at Metamoris V
By FCF Staff
Although Renzo Gracie is 47 years old, and hasn’t fought in a professional MMA bout since 2010, the legendary fighter still wants one more fight in the UFC.
Gracie is scheduled to grapple former PRIDE star Kazushi… Read More
UFC FN 54: Daron Cruickshank to Face Anthony Njokuani
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 54 has landed a lightweight bout between two talented strikers, as the promotion has announced Daron Cruickshank will take on Anthony Njokuani.
Cruickshank (15-5) is looking to get back on track after he was… Read More
UFC 177: TJ Dillashaw, Yancy Medeiros, Ramsey Nijem and Carlos Diego Ferreira Take Home Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not only did TJ Dillashaw record his first title defense at UFC 177, but the rising bantamweight earned a “Performance of the Night” bonus after doing so.
The champion received the honor and an extra $50,000 for… Read More
UFC 178: Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Continue to Brawl via Social Media
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen what kind of disciplinary action Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier receive for their ugly incident on Monday, the light-heavyweight’s continue to exchange verbal shots.
Following their pre-fight brawl in Las Vegas,… Read More
UFC 178: Jon Jones Happy to be Fighting Daniel Cormier, “Nothing Like Fresh Meat”
By FCF Staff
Although the consensus seemed to be that fans were hoping to see Jon Jones rematch Alexander Gustafsson next, the light-heavyweight champ will get to face Daniel Cormier like he hoped.
On Wednesday, the UFC announced that Gustafsson… Read More
UFC FN 45: Pat Healy Hoping for “Strikeforce Days”, Type of Performance Versus Gleison Tibau
By FCF Staff
When Pat Healy returned to the UFC last year, the rugged vet was armed with a six fight win streak, which had established him as one of Strikeforce’s top lightweights.
Since his memorable bout against Jim Miller… Read More
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’s Dan Henderson Says Imminent Return to Middleweight “Not True”
By FCF Staff
Despite speculation, and a recent report, that Dan Henderson is returning to middleweight for his next bout, the 43 year-old legend says nothing has been determined regarding his next fight.
Henderson, who was choked out by light-heavyweight… Read More
Report: UFC Negotiating New Deal With Jon Jones, Location for Alexander Gustafsson Rematch not Set
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones hasn’t signed the dotted line to rematch Alexander Gustafsson just yet, and a reason why, is because the light-heavyweight champ is currently in negotiations with the UFC.
Saturday night it was revealed that the promotion… Read More
UFC 173: Dan Henderson Plans to “Prove People Wrong” Saturday Night
By FCF Staff
Dan Henderson may have one of the more decorated resumes in MMA history, but on Saturday night, the 43 year-old wonder will be the consensus underdog versus Daniel Cormier.
Although the betting lines don’t believe Henderson will… Read More
Glover Teixeira Avoids Surgery After UFC 172 Loss
By FCF Staff
After it was initially reported that Glover Teixeira would have to undergo shoulder surgery, following his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 172, it looks as though that’s not the case.
The light-heavyweight contender, who lost via… Read More
Jon Jones Discusses Dominant UFC 172 Win: “I’m Closing up the Holes in my Game”
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones may have entered UFC 172 without appearing invincible, but the light-heavyweight champ did his best Saturday night to reassert himself as the planet’s best pound-for-pound fighter.
Heading into Saturday’s event,… Read More
UFC 173: Daniel Cormier Versus Dan Henderson Official
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced, as expected, that Daniel Cormier will battle legendary light-heavyweight Dan Henderson at the promotion’s May 24th card in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will serve as the co-headliner for UFC 173,… Read More
UFC 172: Yancy Medeiros to Fight Jim Miller After Bobby Green’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Less than a week out from the April 26th, UFC 172 card in Baltimore, the event’s line-up has received a change. The promotion has announced that Bobby Green has been forced to withdraw from his bout with… Read More
Jon Jones Weighs in on Pre-UFC 172 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
UFC light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira have reportedly been drug tested by Maryland officials, just a few weeks out from their April 26th bout in Baltimore.
The upcoming fight will headline UFC 172, which will… Read More
UFC FN 38: Dan Henderson Concedes a “Big Weight is Off me” After Thrilling Stoppage Win
By FCF Staff
For the first two rounds of last night’s UFC Fight Night headliner, it certainly didn’t appear as though Dan Henderson was going to end his three fight losing skid, as “Shogun” Rua stunned the decorated… Read More
UFC FN 38: Dan Henderson, “Shogun” Rua And Godofredo “Pepey” Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not only did Dan Henderson end a three fight losing skid tonight at UFC Fight Night 38, but the ageless wonder collected two fight night bonuses for his stoppage win over “Shogun” Rua.
Both Henderson and Rua… Read More