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Mir, Jung, Jones and Machida Collect UFC 140 Awards
Main event competitors Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida collected “Fight of the Night” honors at last night’s UFC 140 card in Toronto, for their bout that saw the challenger briefly threaten the light-heavyweight champ Jones,
Dana White’s Action Against Torres Tweet Latest Sign Of UFC Double-Standard; Is White A Barrier To Mainstream Recognition Of MMA?
By JOSHUA MOLINA
UFC President Dana White wants badly for the UFC to be considered on par with the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball. Eventually, he wants it to surpass the popularity of these traditional sports.
But even though… Read More
Miguel Torres “Very Sorry” For Comment That Led to UFC Firing
By FCF Staff
One day removed from being released from the UFC, due to a controversial and now highly publicized comment Miguel Torres made on his Twitter page, the former WEC champion has apologized for his actions.
Speaking via… Read More
Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida Clear Last Hurdle for UFC 140
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and former champ Lyoto Machida both made weight this afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, to clear the way for their main event bout tomorrow night at UFC 140.
The underdog Machida, who appeared… Read More
Caros Fodor, Jordan Mein’s Father See Strikeforce’s Future As UFC Feeder League
By Kelsey Mowatt
In a busy week that’s been filled with various storylines, tied to Saturday’s UFC 140 card or not, Dana White’s comments yesterday about the future of Strikeforce might have been the most compelling for many fans and… Read More
Mike Pierce Moves in to Fight Josh Koscheck at UFC 143
By FCF Staff
Changes to the upcoming Februray 4th, UFC 143 card in Las Vegas continue, as the promotion has confirmed that Mike Pierce will step in for Carlos Condit and fight Josh Koscheck. The news comes shortly after Condit… Read More
UFC Cuts Miguel Torres As A Result Of Twitter Comments
By FCF Staff
Bantamweight superstar Miguel Torres has been cut from the UFC roster as a results of comments he made on Twtter on Weds., Dec. 7, UFC President Dana White announced during an interview with SI.com.
“Miguel Torres… Read More
Brenneman vs. Roberts, Denis vs. Sandoval Confirmed for UFC on FX 1
By FCF Staff
Just days after the profile of former Sengoku competitor Nick Denis was added to the UFC website, the promotion has confirmed that the bantamweight will fight Joseph Sandoval at the January 20th, UFC on FX 1 card.… Read More
UFC on FOX 2 Presser: Sonnen and Munoz Fighting “To Set an Example”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship headed to Chicago today to promote its upcoming UFC on FOX 2 card, January 28th at the city’s United Center.
The press conference feature all six competitors from the upcoming “triple header” card,… Read More
Former TUF Winner Efrain Escudero Returning to UFC
By FCF Staff
After putting together a record of 5-1, since he was cut by the UFC last September, former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Efrain Escudero will make his return to the Octagon, December 30th at UFC 141. The promotion announced… Read More
Prospect Chris Gruetzemacher Talks UFC “Dream”, Training With “Brother” and “Friend” Ben Henderson
By Kelsey Mowatt
While some mixed-martial-arts fans became familiar with The MMA Lab in 2011, due to the accomplishments of UFC lightweight contender Ben Henderson, teammate Chris Gruetzemacher has been doing his part to promote the Glendale, Arizona, gym… Read More
UFC’s New York Lawsuit: A Sign Of Desperation Or Shrewd Move?
By Joshua Molina
MMA’s top promotion and the catalyst that has launched MMA into the fastest-growing sport on the globe, UFC has sold out shows in California, Nevada and Canada amongst other places. Fans have flocked to sanctioned mixed martial… Read More
Davis vs. Evans, Munoz vs. Sonnen Confirmed for UFC on FOX 2
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s second FOX card will feature two pivotal match-ups, as the promotion has announced that former light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans will face rising star Phil Davis, and that Chael Sonnen will battle fellow middleweight… Read More
Sengoku Vet Nick Denis Added to UFC Roster
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed another Senogoku veteran to its ranks, as Canadian bantamweight Nick Denis has been added to the promotion’s online roster of 135lb. fighters.
Despite the addition of his… Read More
Danny Downes Confirms UFC Release
By FCF Staff
Following a unanimous decision loss to Ramsey Nijem at UFC 137 in October, lightweight Danny Downes has announced that he’s been released from the UFC. The defeat was Downes’ second in a row, as in June,… Read More
Light-Heavyweight Eliot Marshall Announces UFC Release
By FCF Staff
Another run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship for Eliot Marshall has come to an end, according to a recent post on the Twitter account of light-heavyweight veteran. The news comes after Marshall lost by unanimous decision… Read More
Jake Ellenberger to Fight Diego Sanchez in UFC on Fuel 1 Headliner
By FCF Staff
After weeks of rumors and speculation that Diego Sanchez would be the next man to face welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger, the UFC has finally confirmed that the two will fight, February 15th. The noteworthy tilt will headline… Read More
Alves vs. Kampmann, Condit vs. Koscheck Amongst Latest UFC Confirmations
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to confirm various match-ups for the promotion’s schedule over the coming months, and several established fighters have new fights to prepare for.
In an intriguing welterweight bout, former challenger Thiago Alves will… Read More
Paulo Thiago to Battle Mike Pyle at UFC 142
Heavyweight Tilt Between Rob Broughton and Ednaldo Oliveira Also Added
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to put the finishing touches on the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming January 14th in Brazil, as today it has confirmed two… Read More
Kongo vs. Hunt, Gomi vs. Sotiropolous Amongst Latest UFC 144 Additions
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has put the finishing touches on the promotion’s upcoming February 26th return to Japan, which includes several fighters from the nation as well as the now defunct Pride.
The latest main card addition… Read More