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Dana White Comments on UFC Future of Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Although Alistair Overeem has been stopped in three of his last four fights, it looks as though the heavyweight will get at least one more bout in the Octagon.
UFC President Dana White was asked about Overeem’s… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: “Jacare” Souza Closes in on #1 Contender Spot
By FCF Staff
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza continued to roll through the UFC opposition on Friday night, and the middleweight has seen his ranking improve as a result.
Souza scored an impressive, submission win over veteran Gegard Mousasi at UFC Fight… Read More
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem Comments on Loss, “I Made a Mistake”
By FCF Staff
Coming off his third stoppage loss in four fights, Alistair Overeem has released a statement regarding his first round defeat to Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 50.
Early on, Overeem threw several hard kicks Rothwell’s way,… Read More
UFC FN 50 Weigh-In Results: Gegard Mousasi and “Jacare” Souza set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 50, which will be hosted by the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
In the main event, “Jacare” Souza will take on fellow middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi. The… Read More
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem Plans to Showcase “New Stuff” he’s Picked up From Team Jackson-Winkeljohn
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been an interesting couple of years for Alistair Overeem, and although most would say the the powerful heavyweight hasn’t lived up to the hype that surrounded his UFC arrival, “The Reem” continues to… Read More
Alistair Overeem and Anthony Johnson Continue War of Words, Latter Accuses Heavyweight of Ducking JDS
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem may be scheduled to fight Ben Rothwell this Friday at UFC Fight Night 50, but the heavyweight’s war of words with former teammate Anthony Johnson is making headlines.
After news surfaced that Jon Jones had… Read More
UFC’s Alistair Overeem Responds to Allegations he Hurts Training Partners, Says Media Twisting Facts
By FCF Staff
The training habits of Alistair Overeem have been called into question recently, but the heavyweight has fired back and says the media is spinning the facts.
Not long after reports surfaced that Jon Jones injured his knee… Read More
UFC Vet Brandon Vera Signs With ONE FC
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Brandon Vera will begin the next chapter of his decade plus career with ONE FC.
The Asian based promotion has announced that it has signed the 36 year-old fighter to a new deal; however, no… Read More
UFC FN 50: Al Iaquinta Versus Rodrigo Damm Latest Booking
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 50 is nearing completion, as the promotion has announced that Al Iaquinta will battle lightweight Rodrigo Damm at the September 5th card. The upcoming event will go down at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard,… Read More
UFC FN 50: Chris Camozzi to Fight Rafael Natal
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for its September 5th card in Ledyard, Connecticut, as Chris Camozzi will take on middleweight Rafael Natal.
The event will go down at the Foxwoods Resort and… Read More
Brendan Schaub Signs New Multi-Fight Deal With UFC
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive, first round victory over Matt Mitrione at UFC 165 in September, heavyweight Brendan Schaub has announced that he’s signed a new multi-fight deal with the promotion.
The 30 year-old fighter, who has gone 6-3… Read More
Report: Frank Mir and Josh Barnett Lead UFC 164 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services has released the payroll figures for UFC 164, which went down in Milwaukee on August 31st.
Leading the way was veteran heavyweights and former champions Josh Barnett and Frank Mir,… Read More
RFA 10: Pat Miletich to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
By Resurrection Fighting Alliance (via press release)
LAS VEGAS, NV – Ed Soares, President of Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) today announced that on Friday, October 25th, the RFA and AXS TV will join together to honor… Read More
Opinion: Brendan Schaub Took Care of Business at UFC 165
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub choked out heavy-handed Matt Mitrione on the main card of UFC 165, winning with a solid D’Arce choke submission.
Mitrione was expected to try and put pressure on Schaub… Read More
UFC 164 Weigh-Ins: Henderson and Pettis set for Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former WEC champ Anthony Pettis have cleared the final hurdle to their rematch tomorrow night in Milwaukee, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Henderson came in at… Read More
Brendan Schaub vs. Matt Mitrione Set For UFC 165
By FCF Staff
Matt Mitrione and Brendan Schaub will fight at UFC 165 on September 21st, after their first scheduled meeting at UFC on FOX 8, was postponed due to Mitrione being injured. The promotion has confirmed the new date… Read More
Opinion: Gabriel Gonzaga Silences Critics Again
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC heavyweight contender Gabriel Gonzaga needed only 17 seconds to finish Dave Herman by TKO of their heavyweight fight at UFC 162.
Gonzaga landed a beautiful counter with an overhand right hand that… Read More
Dustin Poirier vs. Erik Koch Added To UFC 164
By Timothy J. Gilbert
A featherweight matchup between top prospects Dustin Poirier and Erik Koch has been confirmed for the upcoming UFC 164 event in Milwaukee.
Both fighters confirmed the fight via Twitter on Thursday.… Read More
Matt Mitrione’s Ban Lifted, Booked to Fight Brendan Schaub at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
Approximately two weeks after Matt Mitrione was banned by the UFC for the disparaging and controversial remarks he made about transgender fighter Fallon Fox, the heavyweight has been booked for a July 27th bout with Brendan… Read More
Appeal Yet To Be Filed Over Disputed Gonzaga vs. Browne Stoppage
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Marco Alvan, manager of UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga, has yet to act on claims that he would appeal Gonzaga’s controversial loss to Travis Browne at The Ultimate Fighter 17… Read More