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Report: Royce Gracie Argues PEDs Not a Widespread Problem in MMA
By FCF Staff
Due to the recent wave of high profile, drug test failures, many pundits and fighters have speculated that performance enhancing drugs are a far reaching problem through out pro MMA. One of the sport’s pioneers, Royce Gracie,… Read More
WSOF Books Ryan Ford vs. Yushin Okami, Matt Hamill vs. Vinny Magalhaes
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (February 12, 2015) – World championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) is set to roll out two more mega-fight cards with WSOF… Read More
UFC’s Michael Bisping Calls For Year Round PED Testing and Harsher Penalties
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping has long been an outspoken critic of performance enhancing drug users, and following the latest wave of PED scandals to hit MMA, he believes more needs to be done regarding the issue.
Bisping, who is… Read More
UFC 186 Receives John Makdessi vs. Abel Trujillo, Thomas Almeida vs. Yves Jabouin
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next card in Montreal, Quebec, will feature two more of the city’s fighters, as the promotion has confirmed that Tristar’s Yves Jabouin and John Makdessi will compete at the event.
Makdessi will take on lightweight… Read More
Matt Brown to Face Johny Hendricks at UFC 185, Brandon Thatch vs. Stephen Thompson to Headline UFC FN 60
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced a major shake up for its upcoming schedule, as the promotion has confirmed that former welterweight champ Johny Hendricks will fight Matt Brown next, instead of champion Robbie Lawler.
Following Lawler’s split decision… Read More
Report: Rory MacDonald Acknowledges Being a “Little Bit Bitter”, After Getting Passed Over for Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald’s 2015 campaign is not kicking off in the manner he originally hoped, and the welterweight contender admits he’s somewhat disgruntled about what’s gone down.
A couple of months ago, MacDonald was tapped by UFC President… Read More
UFC 182: Jon Jones Leads Way in Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 182 card, and not surprisingly, light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones lead the way.
According to the figures, Jones was paid $500,000 for his unanimous decision… Read More
UFC 182: Jon Jones Outscores Rival Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier provided a stiff test for Jon Jones tonight at UFC 182, but in the end, the light-heavyweight champ’s well rounded game proved to be too much for the challenger.
Cormier was able to land several… Read More
UFC 182 Weigh-In Results: Jon Jones And Daniel Cormier Are Set For War
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have cleared the final hurdle for their highly anticipated, grudge match, as both light-heavyweights made weight today for their UFC 182 headliner.
The champion Jones came in at 205 pounds… Read More
WSOF 17: Jake Shields to Face Brian Foster in Headliner
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has announced that a welterweight fight between Jake Shields and Brian Foster will headline the promotion’s January 17th event in Las Vegas.
WSOF 17 will be hosted by the Planet Hollywood Resort &… Read More
UFC: Tim Boetsch to Battle Thales Leites Next
By FCF Staff
The January 31st, UFC 183 card has picked up a notable middleweight fight, as Tim Boetsch will battle fellow top 15 ranked Thales Leites.
Boetsch (18-7) will be looking to build on his memorable, stoppage win over… Read More
(Updated) WSOF 14: Ryan Ford Video Says he Fought Jake Shields With Broken Arm, “I Have no Choice But to Fight”
By FCF Staff
Not long after Jake Shields tapped out Ryan Ford in last night’s headliner for WSOF 14, the latter’s camp has released a video which says the welterweight went into the bout with a broken arm.
In… Read More
WSOF 14: Jake Shields Taps Out Ryan Ford
By FCF Staff
Jake Shields returned to the winner’s column tonight at World Series of Fighting 14, as the accomplished welterweight tapped out Ryan Ford in the main event’s opening round.
After being sent to the mat momentarily by a… Read More
UFC’s Josh Burkman Says Timing “Couldn’t be Better” for Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
Since Josh Burkman exited the UFC in 2008, the welterweight has put together a 9-2 run, which includes notable wins over established vets like Aaron Simpson, Gerarld Harris and Jon Fitch.
As a result, the 34 year-old… Read More
Report: Winner of Ryan Ford-Jake Shields to Receive WSOF Title Shot
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting 14 will feature a pivotal welterweight bout between Jake Shields and Ryan Ford, so much so, the winner will move on to challenge for the promotion’s title.
The fight will headline this… Read More
Tim Boetsch on Thrilling UFC FN 47 Victory: “I Had to Win This Fight if I Wanted to Keep my Job”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Tim Boetsch buzzed the MMA world at UFC Fight Night 47 by scoring a come from behind win over Brad Tavares, and the middleweight believes he kept his roster spot in doing so.
Heading into… Read More
WSOF 14: Jake Shields Versus Ryan Ford Announced
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has announced Jake Shields’ first bout with the promotion, as the UFC vet will take on Tristar’s Ryan Ford, October 11th. The welterweight tilt will be part of WSOF 14,… Read More
TUF Brazil Finale III: Demian Maia Says he can “Breathe” After Latest Win, Discusses Stacked Welterweight Division
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia ended a two fight losing skid at the TUF Brazil III Finale Saturday night, and with the victory, the jiu-jitsu guru has likely ensured he remains a top ten ranked welterweight.
It wasn’t that long… Read More
Report: UFC’s Dana White on Board With Possible Nick Diaz-Matt Brown Scrap
By FCF Staff
Although Nate Diaz says he wants to fight Matt Brown, Dana White has made it clear only his brother Nick will be considered for a scrap with the surging welterweight.
The UFC President weighed in on the… Read More
Report: Jake Shields Withdrawing From WSOF 11 Bout With Jon Fitch
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Jake Shields’ WSOF debut has been postponed, as the welterweight has reportedly been forced to withdraw from a July 5th bout with Jon Fitch.
The nature of Shields’ injury has not been disclosed… Read More