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Report: “Rampage” Jackson Fighting Glover Teixeira at UFC 153
By FCF Staff
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will fight the man Mauricio “Shogun” Rua recently turned down, as the former light-heavyweight champion has reportedly agreed to fight Glover Teixeira at UFC 153.
The bout, which is expected to take place October… Read More
Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz and Anderson Silva Lead UFC 148 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Former light-heavyweight champions Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz were the top earners at this weekend’s UFC 148 card in Las Vegas, according to the figures that were disclosed to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Griffin earned $125,000,… Read More
Pascal Krauss Welcoming Gunnar Nelson to the UFC September 29th
By FCF Staff
One of Europe’s top welterweights in Pascal Krauss will welcome Gunnar Nelson to the UFC, as the fighter has confirmed via Twitter that he will be the first to fight the undefeated prospect in the Octagon.
According… Read More
UFC 149’s Mitch Clarke: “You Don’t Get Better By Beating Up Chumps and Cans in the Gym”
Refocused Lightweight Ready to Fight Anton Kuivanen
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Mitch Clarke gets into the Octagon for a second time at UFC 149,… Read More
Silva, Griffin and Ortiz Receive UFC 148 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva not only stopped his nemesis Chael Sonnen in dramatic fashion at last night’s UFC 148 card in Las Vegas, but the UFC Middleweight Champion received an extra $75,000 for the impressive win.
Silva was awarded… Read More
UFC 148: Anderson Silva Defeats Chael Sonnen For a Second Time
By FCF Staff
Despite promptly taking Anderson Silva down to the mat and remaining on top throughout the first round, Chael Sonnen was stopped by the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After dominating round one, Sonnen… Read More
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen Make Weight For UFC 148, Fired Up Champion Bumps Into Challenger
By FCF Staff
In keeping with the anger he displayed at the pre-fight, UFC 148 presser earlier this week, once again, Anderson Silva had to be separated from Chael Sonnen at the official weigh-ins today in Las Vegas.
After the… Read More
At UFC 148, Cung Le, 40, Looks to Prove He’s More Than A Hollywood Martial Arts Action Star And Can Still Fight
By Joshua Molina
At 40 years old, Cung Le will be the oldest man to compete in the cage at UFC 148 tomorrow/Saturday.
He’s not a UFC legend. He’s not on a retirement tour. And he’s not fighting in grudge… Read More
Frank Shamrock Talks Tito Ortiz: “He Has Really Done More For (The UFC) In The Long-Term Than Any Other Athlete.”
By Joshua Molina
UFC icon Tito Ortiz will enter the Octagon against Forrest Griffin Saturday night one last time, just a few hours after he is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Ortiz’ retirement match is one of the… Read More
Report: Jim Hettes vs. Marcus Brimage in Works For UFC 152
By FCF Staff
Rising featherweights Marcus Brimage and Jim Hettes have reportedly agreed to fight one another at the upcoming, September 22nd, UFC 152 card in Toronto, Ontario.
The bout is being reported by Sportsnet commentator Joe Ferraro, who announced… Read More
UFC Signs Undefeated Light-Heavyweight Jimi Manuwa
By FCF Staff
On the same day that the UFC announced that it has signed British middleweight Tom Watson, news has surfaced that undefeated light-heavyweight Jimi Manuwa is also headed to the organization.
The Nigerian-English fighter announced the news via… Read More
UFC 148 Presser: Tito Ortiz Confirms “I’m Done” After Rubber Match With Forrest Griffin
Cote Believes “Anderson Silva’s Pretty Mad Now” Heading Into Rematch With Sonnen
By FCF Staff
While Saturday’s UFC 148 main event between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is being billed as one of the sport’s biggest fights in recent… Read More
Report: UFC Signs BAMMA Champion Tom Watson, Fighting Brad Tavares September 29th
John Maguire to Battle John Hathaway at UFC on FUEL TV 5
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added one of Britain’s top fighters to its ranks, as according to multiple reports, Tom “Kong” Watson has signed… Read More
Opinion: The Truth Behind Chael Sonnen – The Wrestler and the ’Rassler Take The Stage at UFC 148
By Joshua Molina
“When you are the greatest fighter in the world, they don’t call you a great fighter. They call you Chael Sonnen. Beat me, if you can.” — Chael Sonnen, Jan. 29, 2012, post-fight interview on FOX.
Chael… Read More
UFC’s Mike Brown Postpones Retirement, Announces New Five Fight Contract
By FCF Staff
Although Mike Brown has stated that he was considering retirement heading into his recent UFC 146 bout with Daniel Pineda, the 36 year-old-fighter and former WEC champion has announced that he’s signed a new five fight deal… Read More
UFC Confirms First Card in China Set For November 10th
By FCF Staff
For some time, UFC President Dana White has discussed his intentions to hold an event in China, and now the promotion has confirmed that it will do so, November 10th, in Macau.
The card will be hosted… Read More
UFC 148 Presser: Anderson Silva Tells Chael Sonnen “He’s Screwed”, Challenger Offers “No Apologies”
By FCF Staff
As most people expected, today’s UFC 148 pre-fight, press conference in Las Vegas had plenty of memorable quotes, as well as a heated faceoff between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen.
In keeping with the… Read More
Report: Fabio Maldonado vs. Jorgen Kruth Set For UFC Nottingham
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, September 29th, UFC Nottingham event has a new addition, as Brazilian light-heavyweight Fabio Maldonado will reportedly fight Sweden’s Jorgen Kruth.
According to multiple reports the bout is official for the Nottingham bound event, which will… Read More
Media Watch: Chael Sonnen the Only Respectful Fighter in the UFC?
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen isn’t afraid to speak his mind, for better or worse, and recently said he’s the only honest fighter in the organization.
Speaking during a recent invite-only media gathering, Chael had this to… Read More