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UFC on FOX 12: Josh Thomson to Battle Michael Johnson
By FCF Staff
Michael Johnson has been hoping for a bout with a top contender, and the UFC has announced that the lightweight will face the #3 ranked, Josh Thomson on July 26th.
The fight will be part of UFC… Read More
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Melvin Guillard
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, it didn’t take UFC veteran Melvin Guillard long to find a new employer, as the powerful lightweight has announced he’s signed with World Series of Fighting.
Guillard was released by the UFC recently, following a… Read More
UFC Vet Mac Danzig Announces Retirement at 34, Cites Concussions as Factor
By FCF Staff
Not long after Bart Palaszewski has announced he’s retiring at the age of 30, another UFC veteran, Mac Danzig, has relayed he’s hanging up the gloves at the age of 34.
The TUF 6 winner has announced he’s… Read More
UFC FN 37: Michael Johnson Steps in For Injured Ross Pearson
By FCF Staff
Following a disappointing no-contest in their first meeting, a second bout between Melvin Guillard and Ross Pearson has been cancelled, as a result of a knee injury to the latter. The UFC has announced, however, that Michael… Read More
Michael Johnson Offers Services For Scrap With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Coming off back-to-back and impressive wins over Joe Lauzon and Gleison Tibau, Michael Johnson has made it clear he’s interested in fighting Nate Diaz or Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Recently, UFC President Dana White relayed on Twitter that Diaz… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson Flattens Benavidez, Faber Taps Out McDonald
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson demonstrated to his critics that he in fact has considerable stopping power tonight at UFC on FOX 9, as the flyweight champ needed just over two minutes to KO rugged contender Joseph Benavidez.
Johnson floored… Read More
UFC on FOX 9 Weigh-In Results: Johnson and Benavidez on Target for Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 9 card, which will go down at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.
The card will feature flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson taking on Joseph… Read More
George Sotiropoulos Meets KJ Noons At UFC 166
By Michael Hatamoto
Former EliteXC lightweight champion KJ Noons and Australian submission fighter George Sotiropoulos are fighting for their UFC lives when they meet at UFC 166 on October 19.
Noons has lost five of his last six fights inside… Read More
Carlos Condit-Matt Brown Latest Addition to UFC on FOX 9
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 9 has picked up another all-star bout that could be a barn burner, as the promotion has announced that former interim welterweight champ Carlos Condit will take on rising vet Matt Brown at the… Read More
UFC FN 26: Overeem and Rua Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Ultimate Fight Night 26, which took place August 17th at Boston’s TD Garden Arena.
Not surprisingly, headliners “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen were amongst the leaders, as… Read More
UFC 164’s Henderson: Although Rematch With Pettis “Just Another Title Defense”, Champ’s Been “Waiting to Get my Hands on Him”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As a glance at Benson Henderson’s record vividly demonstrates, the lightweight had little difficulty rebounding from his memorable decision loss to Anthony Pettis in 2010, as he’s gone on to win seven… Read More
UFC on Fight Night 26 Draws Strong Ratings For FOX Sports 1
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship stacked this past Saturday’s first FOX Sports 1 card with big name fighters and rising stars, and the August 17th event pulled strong ratings for the new network as a result.
According to… Read More
UFC Fight Night 26: Sonnen Catches “Shogun”, Browne Blasts Overeem
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen returned to the winner’s column tonight at UFC Fight Night 26, as the decorated wrestler defeated former light-heavyweight champ “Shogun” Rua in the card’s main event to end his two fight losing… Read More
UFC Fight Night 26 Weigh-Ins: “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first card on FOX Sports 1 will go down tomorrow night at Boston’s TD Garden Arena, and all of the competitors scheduled for the event made weight this afternoon without incident.
A light-heavyweight… Read More
Chael Sonnen vs. “Shogun” Rua Confirmed For UFC on FS 1 1, Michael McDonald vs. Brad Pickett Also Added
By FCF Staff
After failing to save the day at UFC 161, Chael Sonnen will instead face former light-heavyweight champ”Shogun” Rua at the upcoming, UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 card on August 17th. In addition, the promotion has also… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Yuri Alcantara Booked For UFC on FOX Sports One 1
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, August 17th, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in Boston appears to have been added another significant fight, as bantamweight contender Urijah Faber will reportedly fight Yuri Alcantara at the event. The card will be… Read More
Grudge Head Coach Trevor Wittman: Melvin Guillard’s “An Asset to Our Team”, “Needs Someone to Have His Back”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Melvin Guillard made his Octagon debut all the way back in 2005, the powerful fighter has had his well documented ups and down, which have seen him rise to the top of the UFC lightweight division… Read More
TUF 17 Finalist Uriah Hall vs. Nick Ring Added to UFC on FS 1
By FCF Staff
TUF 17 finalist Uriah Hall has been tapped to fight veteran middleweight and former TUF 11 competitor Nick Ring at UFC on FOX Sports 1 on August 17th. The event will be hosted by Boston’s TD Garden… Read More
Opinion: Diego Sanchez Is Dreaming If He Wants Top 10 Opponents
By Michael Hatamoto
Diego Sanchez will fight in the lightweight division at UFC 164 and has a very short wish list of top 10 opponents he wants to fight: Josh Thomson, Nate Diaz, or Gilbert Melendez.… Read More
Diego Sanchez Announces Return At UFC 164
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Former UFC lightweight contender Diego Sanchez will return to The Octagon at UFC 164 in August.
Coming off of a controversial split-decision victory over Takanori Gomi at UFC on Fuel TV 8, The Ultimate Fighter 1… Read More