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John Gunderson Says Bout With Dan Lauzon Set For WSOF 3
By FCF Staff
It appears as though World Series of Fighting has secured another bout featuring two UFC vets, as lightweight John Gunderson tweeted today that he is fighting Dan Lauzon at the promotion’s upcoming event in June.
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Sam Stout vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg, Sean Pierson vs. TJ Waldburger Added to UFC 161
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed two more bouts for its first trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 15th, as lightweight Sam Stout will take on Isaac Vallie-Flagg and welterweight Sean Pierson will battle TJ Waldburger.
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Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans and Alistair Overeem Lead UFC 156 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, and as one would expect, established stars like featherweight champion Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem and… Read More
UFC 156: Jose Aldo Decisions Frankie Edgar, Antonio Silva Upsets Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, which saw featherweight champion Jose Aldo work his way to a tightly contested, unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar in the main event.
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UFC 156 Weigh-In Results: Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar Set For “Super Fight”
By FCF Staff
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar both made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, clearing the way for their tilt tomorrow night, which is being billed as a “superfight”.
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Josh Thomson Making Octagon Return Versus Nate Diaz at UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce lightweight champ Josh Thomson will make his Octagon return at UFC on FOX 7 and will take on contender Nate Diaz. The UFC announced the bout today, which will be hosted by San Jose’s HP… Read More
After Going Undefeated in Strikeforce, Jason High Ready to Begin “Whole New Chapter” in Second Run With UFC
By Kelsey Mowatt
Even before Strikeforce permanently shut its doors, following its final event on January 12th, there was a steady stream of announcements confirming UFC bouts for many of the promotion’s more established competitors. Although some observers may have… Read More
Caros Fodor Hoping to Prove Strikeforce Critics Wrong and “Beat Up On Some UFC Guys”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Caros Fodor worked his way to the top of Strikeforce’s lightweight rankings during his time with the promotion, the man nicknamed “The Future”, wasn’t entirely certain his upcoming fights would be with the UFC like many… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s TJ Grant, Mike Stumpf and Isaac Vallie-Flagg
By FCF Staff
The January 16th, 2013 addition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC fighters Mike Stumpf, TJ Grant and Octagon newcomer Isaac Vallie-Flagg. Stumpf and Grant are scheduled to fight Pascal Krauss and Matt Wiman at… Read More
DREAM 18: Tatsuya Kawajiri Set To Face Michihiro Omigawa On New Year’s Eve
By FCF Staff
Tatsuya ‘Crusher’ Kawajiri (31-7-2) formerly the world’s No. 1 lightweight, will enter the ring riding a four-fight win streak and face Judo specialist Michihiro Omigawa (13-12-1) in a featherweight (145 pounds/66 kilograms) bout on the DREAM 18… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn Top UFC on FOX 5 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Established veterans and former champions “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn topped the payroll for this past Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card, which was hosted by Seattle’s Key Arena.
According to multiple reports the former light-heavyweight champ… Read More
Former UFC Featherweight Contender Mark Hominick Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Less than 20 months removed from challenging for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 129, veteran Mark Hominick has announced he’s retiring from MMA. The 30 year-old-fighter, who is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Pablo… Read More
After Contending for “KO of the Night” at UFC on FOX 5, Daron Cruickshank Says “That Was Just a Little Taste of What I Can Do”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Daron Cruickshank served up a powerful reminder to casual fans at UFC on FOX 5, as to why you should tune in early for any card, by knocking out Henry Martinez with a vicious… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Ben Henderson Retains Lightweight Title With Unanimous Decision Win Over Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC on FOX 5 card in Seattle, Washington, which saw lightweight champion Benson Henderson defend his belt with a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz.
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UFC on FOX 5 Weigh-In Results: Nate Diaz Makes Weight After Three Attempts
By FCF Staff
It may have taken some extra time to make it official, but Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card will still feature a title fight between lightweight champ Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz in the main event.
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Jeremy Stephens Releases Video Claiming Innocence Following Arrest
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens has released a video, following his arrest on October 5th in Minneapolis, and spending nearly two weeks in jail. In the video the 26 year-old-lightweight claims he did not commit the assault… Read More
Jeremy Stephens’ Management Releases Statement Regarding Fighter’s Recent Arrest
By FCF Staff
In the wake of the arrest of Jeremy Stephens last Friday, and his subsequent inability to fight Yves Edwards as scheduled that night at UFC on FX 5, the lightweight’s management has released a statement defending their… Read More
UFC on FX 5: Antonio Silva Stops Injured Travis Browne
By FCF Staff
Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva not only recorded his first Octagon win tonight in Minneapolis, but the vet became the first man to hand rising heavyweight Travis Browne a loss in the process.
A light footed Browne attempted to… Read More
Report: Jeremy Stephens Arrested On Outstanding Warrant Day of UFC on FX 5 Bout
Dana White Says Fighter Still Competing As Scheduled
By FCF Staff
A day after the UFC lost one of the scheduled bouts for tonight’s UFC on FX 5 card in Minneapolis–due to Dennis Hallman failing to make weight–it appears as… 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