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UFC 170: Proposed Nurmagomedov-Melendez Fight Has Been “Scrapped”
By FCF Staff
After initial reports that the Ultimate Fighting Championship was attempting to book a bout between lightweight contenders Gilbert Melendez and Khabib Nurmagomedov, it’s been announced that the fight will not happen.
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UFC Veteran Din Thomas Retires From Fighting
By FCF Staff
After 15 years of professional fighting, UFC veteran Din Thomas has announced that he’s hanging up the gloves at the age of 37. The American Top Team fighter, who began competing in 1998, announced his decision today… Read More
UFC FN 34 Weigh-Ins: Saffiedine And Lim Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night card in Sinagpore, which will feature former Strikeforce champ Tarec Saffiedine taking on rising welterweight Hyun Gyu Lim.
Saffiedine came in at 170 pounds for the… Read More
UFC 168: Surgeon Outlines Procedure to Repair Anderson Silva’s Leg
UFC FN 35: Ruptured Appendix Forces Jason High to Withdraw
By FCF Staff
Jason High has not had a pleasant start to his 2014 campaign, as the welterweight vet is reporting that his appendix ruptured on New Year’s day, and that he will not fight at UFC FN 35 as… Read More
UFC 169: Green Withdraws, Varner Steps In
By FCF Staff
Bobby Green will not fight three times in a four month span, as the lightweight has been forced to withdraw from a bout with Abel Trujillo, which was scheduled for February 1st at UFC 169. The promotion… Read More
Lucas Martins-Bryan Caraway Bout Added to UFC 170 Card
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the February 22nd, UFC 170 card continues to fill up, as the promotion has announced that Bryan Caraway will battle Lucas Martins at the event. The card will be hosted by the Mandalay Bay… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Weidman Moves Into Top Five P4P, Rankings Expanded to 15 Spots
By FCF Staff
Considering Chris Weidman holds two wins over the legend Anderson Silva, following his TKO victory due to injury at UFC 168, it’s not surprising to see that the middleweight champ has moved into the UFC’s top five,… Read More
UFC 168: Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 168 card in Las Vegas, and not surprisingly, Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman led the way.
The former middleweight champ Silva earned $600,000, according… Read More
UFC 168: Anderson Silva Thanks Fans For Support
By FCF Staff
Although there’s no word yet whether Anderson Silva intends to fight again, after breaking his leg at UFC 168 Saturday night, the legend has posted a couple of comments on Twitter.
While speaking in Portuguese, the 38… Read More
UFC 170: White Says Melendez-Nurmagomedov Not Official Yet
By FCF Staff
Although there have been reports that Gilbert Melendez will fight rising lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 170 on February 22nd, Dana White has announced the bout’s not in fact official.
The UFC President took to Twitter and… Read More
After UFC 168 Win, Browne Believes “I Have The Best Pedigree Right Now” Besides Velasquez and dos Santos
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Travis Browne has been a rising force in the UFC for sometime now, the 31 year-old hadn’t become one of the promotion’s biggestnames just yet, despite his impressive run. That might have changed… Read More
UFC 168 Highlights: Weidman vs. Silva II
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UFC 168: Weidman and Rousey Discuss Their Title Defense Victories
By FCF Staff
UFC 168 featured two title fights of course, as the event saw middleweight champ Chris Weidman, and women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey defend their titles.
Weidman recorded his second stoppage victory over Silva, while Rousey once again… Read More
UFC Updates Silva’s Condition After Undergoing Surgery
By FCF Staff
Following Anderson Silva’s horrific injury at last night’s UFC 168 card in Las Vegas, the promotion is reporting that the legendary fighter underwent successful surgery to repair his broken leg.
The 38 year-old fighter badly broke his… Read More
UFC 168: Rousey, Tate And Browne Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey not only collected her second win over rival Miesha Tate tonight at UFC 168, but the bantamweight champ earned “Fight of the Night” and “Submission of the Night” for her efforts.
Rousey tapped out Tate… Read More
UFC 168: Weidman Defends Title With Gruesome Win Over Silva, Rousey Takes Out Tate
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman defended the middleweight title tonight at UFC 168 in Las Vegas, but once again, his victory over Anderson Silva ended in shocking circumstances.
Weidman rocked Silva in the opening round, and proceeded to land several… Read More
Countdown to UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II
UFC 168: Rumors of Brock Lesnar’s Octagon Return Continue to Swirl
By FCF Staff
Once again, there’s talk that Brock Lesnar might be coming back to the UFC. The rumors are swirling at a time when the Ultimate Fighting Championship has lost the services of Georges St. Pierre for the foreseeable… Read More