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Igor Pokrajac and Krzysztof Soszynski Agree to UFC 140 Bout
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for its second trip to Toronto, as today the promotion announced that light-heavyweights Krzysztof Soszynski and Igor Pokrajac have agreed to fight on the December… Read More
Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson Rescheduled for UFC 141
By FCF Staff
A bout between veteran Vladimir Matyushenko and rising light-heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson has been rescheduled for December 30th at UFC 141, after their initial encounter in August was cancelled due to Matyushenko being injured.
Matyushenko (26-5)… Read More
Vitor Belfort Injured, Wanderlei Silva to Fight Cung Le at UFC 139
By FCF Staff
Just days after it was announced that Vitor Belfort would face former Strikeforce star Cung Le at the upcoming November 19th, UFC 139 card in San Jose, Belfort has been forced to withdraw from the event… Read More
Siyar Bahadurzada Reports UFC Contract Offer
By FCF Staff
Noted Golden Glory welterweight Siyar Bahadurzada is reporting that the Ultimate Fighting Championship has offered him a contract, however, as of yet, no deal has been signed. The 27 year-old, Afghanistan native made the announcement via… Read More
UFC on FOX 1 Presser: Velasquez Credits dos Santos, Guida vs. Henderson Possibly to Air
By FCF Staff
A boisterous crowd greeted UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Junior dos Santos today at the W Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, California, as the promotion held a press conference to further… Read More
“Warrior” Actor and MMA Fighter Erik Apple Talks His Lucky Break, Preparing Other Actors For Battle On Camera and MMA vs UFC
“The UFC is a brand, not a sport. The sooner the layman understands that, the better it will be for the sport.”
By Joshua Molina
In the dangerous world of mixed martial arts, the difference between winning and losing often… Read More
Ellenberger, Waldburger, Riddle, and Benoist Collect UFC Fight Night Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not only did Jake Ellenberger entrench a position as one of the sports premier welterweights last night, by stopping Jake Shields at UFC Fight Night 25 in New Orleans, the veteran collected an extra $55,000 for… Read More
Shields and Ellenberger on Weight for UFC Fight Night 25
By FCF Staff
UFC welterweight contenders Jake Shields and Jake Ellenberger both made weight this afternoon in anticipation of their main event, Fight Night 25 tilt tomorrow night in New Orleans.
The card, which will be hosted by the… Read More
With Camozzi UFC Bound, Young vs. Starks Headlines Shark Fights 20
By FCF Staff
With Chris Camozzi now booked to fight Francis Carmont at UFC 137 next month, Shark Fights has announced that a light-heavyweight fight between Strikeforce vet Artenas Young and the undefeated Clifford Starks will headline… Read More
UFC Fight Night 25 Prelim Bouts to be Streamed on Facebook
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that as expected, the preliminary bouts for this Saturday’s Fight Night card in New Orleans will be streamed live on its official Facebook account.
“Shields vs. Ellenberger” will feature a… Read More
UFC Vet Joe Doerksen Headlining Oct. 14th Score Fighting Series
By FCF Staff
Score Media Inc. has announced that UFC veteran Joe “El Dirte” Doerksen will be one of the main event competitors at the company’s upcoming October 14th Score Fighting Series card. Doerksen’s opponent has not been announced.… Read More
Report: Maximo Blanco Moving to UFC Featherweight Division
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from his Strikeforce debut and submission loss to lightweight Pat Healy on Saturday night, Maximo Blanco is reportedly headed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s featherweight division.
The fighter’s representation, Sucker Punch Entertainment, announced… Read More
Mark Bocek and Nik Lentz Agree to UFC 140 Bout
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s second trip to Toronto, Ontario, continues to build, as today the promotion announced that lightweights Mark Bocek (pictured) and Nik Lentz have agreed to fight at the December 10th… Read More
Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks Amongst Several UFC Additions
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to who perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch (pictured) will fight next, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced this afternoon that the veteran will take on Johny Hendricks, December 30th, at UFC 141.… Read More
Cung Le Confirms UFC 139 Bout with Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
After the official website of Vitor Belfort reported that the middleweight will fight Cung Le, November 19th in San Jose, the Strikeforce vet has confirmed with FCF that the bout is a go.
The UFC has… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Fighting Cung Le at UFC 139
By FCF Staff
After weeks of campaigning to compete on the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming November 19th card in his hometown of San Jose, Strikeforce middleweight Cung Le may be getting his wish. According to posts on the official… Read More
UFC Heavyweight Champ Cain Velasquez Talks Junior dos Santos, UFC Heavyweights vs. Strikeforce Heavyweights and More
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UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez talks about his upcoming championship showdown with Junior dos Santos, the talent in the Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament and the possibility of having… Read More
Nick Diaz Reinstated on UFC 137 Card, Fighting BJ Penn
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz will fight on October 29th, at UFC 137 after all, however, his opponent will be a former welterweight champ rather than the reigning title holder.
One day after Diaz was removed from his scheduled… Read More
Cesar Gracie Says UFC Prez Dana White Should Have Fined Nick Diaz, Not Cut Him
By Joshua Molina
Nick Diaz is one of the best fighters in the world, but he learned the hard way on Wednesday that fighters don’t call the shots in the UFC. Dana White does and, if you cross him, he… Read More
Nick Diaz Removed From UFC 137 Bout with GSP; Carlos Condit Named Replacement
By FCF Staff
After failing to attend press conferences in Toronto, Tuesday and today in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White announced this afternoon that Nick Diaz (pictured) will no longer fight welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre as scheduled… Read More