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Dos Santos, Mir and Velasquez Top UFC 146 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll for last weekend’s UFC 146 card in Las Vegas, and according to their figures, the card’s headliners led the way.
UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former… Read More
Report: Yoislandy Izquierdo Fighting Rafaello Oliveira at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
The upcoming July 7th, UFC 148 card apparently has a new addition, as lightweight Yoislandy “Cuba” Izquierdo will look to rebound from a loss in his Octagon debut against Reza Madadi in April, and will fight Rafaello… Read More
Report: Jason “Mayhem” Miller Released From UFC
By FCF Staff
Following his unanimous decision to CB Dollaway at UFC 146 last night, which comes after a one sided, stoppage defeat to Michael Bisping in December, Jason “Mayhem” Miller has reportedly been released by the UFC.
According to… Read More
Broken Hand Takes Vitor Belfort Out Of UFC 147
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White confirmed after UFC 146 Saturday that middleweight Vitor Belfort broke his hand while preparing for his upcoming, June 23rd bout with Wanderlei Silva, and has been pulled from the card.
According to a… Read More
Hardy, Nelson, Struve and Sass Collect UFC 146 Awards
By FCF Staff
Dan Hardy not only stopped a four fight losing skid and saved his UFC roster spot by knocking out Duane Ludwig last night in Las Vegas, the British slugger collected an extra $70,000 for his efforts.
Hardy… Read More
Report: Arianny Celeste Arrested, UFC’s Dana White Comments
By FCF Staff
According to reports, Octagon girl and model Arianny Celeste was arrested early Saturday morning in Las Vegas, Nevada, on allegations of domestic violence.
Citing the Clark County Detention Center, TMZ.com is reporting that Celeste was held on a… Read More
UFC 146: Junior dos Santos Stops Frank Mir to Retain Title
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos avenged the loss of his instructor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in dramatic fashion tonight in Las Vegas, as the UFC Heavyweight Champion stopped Frank Mir in the second round to defend his belt.
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Anthony Johnson Scores First Post UFC Win at Titan FC 22
By FCF Staff
Despite a whirlwind of debate regarding his well documented issues cutting weight, Anthony Johnson worked his way to a unanimous decision win over David Branch last night at Titan FC 22 in Kansas City.
The win, which… Read More
UFC 146 Weigh-Ins: Mir and dos Santos Make Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former champ Frank Mir made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, to clear the way to their title fight tomorrow night at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Dos Santos came in… Read More
Page vs. Caceres, Dos Anjos vs. Njokuani Confirmed For UFC on FUEL 4
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed two more bouts for its upcoming, July 11th event on FUEL TV, as Damacio Page will take on bantamweight Alex Cacares, and Rafael Dos Anjos will face lightweight Anthony Njokuani.
Dos… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s UFC 146 Preview with Aaron Tru
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Full Contact Fighter correspondent Aaron Tru previews this Saturday’s highly-anticipated UFC 146 championship fight card from Las Vegas.
UFC Returning to Indianapolis for UFC on FX 5
By FCF Staff
For the first time since September, 2010, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be returning to Indianapolis, as today the promotion announced that its upcoming UFC on FX 5 card will take place in the city.
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Ivan Menjivar Says UFC 148 Opponent Change “Part of the Sport, Not Disappointed” About Losing Fight With Renan Barao
By Kelsey Mowatt
The road to Ivan Menjivar’s next bout recently took a significant turn, as the veteran found out that he would no longer fight Renan Barao at UFC 148 as scheduled, due to the fact the latter has… Read More
Highlight Reel: UFC Heavyweight Championship Challenger Frank Mir
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Mike Swick vs. DaMarques Johnson Among Several UFC on FOX 4 Additions
By FCF Staff
After spending over two years on the sidelines due to injuries and illness, Mike Swick has his latest bout confirmed, as the welterweight vet will take on DaMarques Johnson at the upcoming, August 4th, UFC on FOX… Read More
Management For Jared Hamman Reports UFC 150 Bout With Michael Kuiper Next
By FCF Staff
Middleweight Jared Hamman will take on Michael Kuiper at the upcoming, August 11th, UFC 150 card in Denver, Colorado, according to the fighter’smanagement team.
Alchemist MMA, which represents Hamman, made the announcement today via Twitter. The UFC… Read More
Report: Claude Patrick Fighting James Head at UFC 149
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, July 21st, UFC 149 card in Calgary, Alberta will feature another Canadian fighter, as Toronto’s Claude Patrick will reportedly fight Oklahoma City’s James Head.
The welterweight bout was reported by the Canadian television network Sportsnet.… Read More
(Updated): NSAC Grants Chael Sonnen Therapeutic Use Exemption For UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Middleweight contender Chael Sonnen has cleared the first hurdle he will face heading into his UFC 148 bout with champion Anderson Silva, as according to multiple reports, the fighter has been granted a therapeutic use exemption today… Read More