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WSOF 2’s David Branch: My Fight With Paulo Filho Will End With “The Ref Pulling Me Off Of Him.”
By Timothy J. Gilbert
During his 14 fight professional career, David Branch has done time in both the Bellator and UFC middleweight division. After a disappointing submission loss to Rousimar Palhares bumped him out of the UFC, and a… Read More
Dan Miller “Chomping at the Bit” to Fight Again, Says There’s No “Clear Advantage Anywhere” In UFC 158 Bout With Jordan Mein
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dan Miller may have made a successful move to the welterweight division in 2012 and scored a submission win over Ricardo Funch last June, but at the end of the day, the veteran was only able to… Read More
Michael Bisping Versus Alan Belcher Co-Headlining UFC 159
By FCF Staff
Hours removed from the news that Jim Miller will meet Pat Healy at UFC 159 on April 20th, the promotion has announced that a middleweight bout between Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher will co-headine the show.
Bisping… Read More
Yushin Okami Versus Hector Lombard Added to UFC on FUEL TV 8
By FCF Staff
Following his unanimous decision win over Alan Belcher at UFC 155, Yushin Okami won’t have to return to the U.S. for his next bout, as the Japanese middleweight will take on Hector Lombard, March 3rd in Saitama,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Roy Nelson – How Far Can The Fat Guy Go?
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen calls himself “The Bad Guy.”
Roy Nelson is “The Fat Guy.” But he’s one fat guy you definitely don’t want to tease.
Just ask Mitrione, Dave Herman and a host of other seemingly better-conditioned, well-trained… Read More
Ross Pearson Takes Out George Sotiropoulos at UFC on FX 6
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC on FX 6 card in Queensland, Australia, which saw Ross Pearson stop opposing TUF “Smashes” coach George Sotiropoulos in the third round.
The card also saw Robert Whittaker and Norman… Read More
UFC on FX 6 Weigh-In Results: Ross Pearson and George Sotiropoulos Set For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Ross Pearson and George Sotiropoulos were on weight today for their lightweight bout tomorrow night in Gold Coast, Australia, as the TUF “Smashes” coaches both came in at 155 pounds for Friday’s main event.
The UFC on… Read More
UFC on FX6: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend is the kind that most MMA fans drool over, as the UFC will hold not one, but two shows in as many days. For the first of the two shows, the UFC returns to… Read More
Report: Igor Pokrajac Stepping in for Anthony Perosh at UFC on FX 6
By FCF Staff
In the wake of a severely broken toe that has forced Anthony Perosh out of the upcoming December 14th, UFC on FX 6 card in Australia, Igor Pokrajac has reportedly agreed to step up on short notice… Read More
Report: Anthony Perosh Fighting Joey Beltran at UFC on FX 6
By FCF Staff
Another of Australia’s top fighters will be competing at the upcoming, December 15th, UFC on FX 6 card in the nation’s Gold Coast region, as Anthony Perosh will take on American light-heavyweight Joey Beltran.
The bout, which… Read More
Krzysztof Soszynski Fighting Ednaldo Oliveira at UFC on FX 6
Australia’s Gold Coast to Host Event
By FCF Staff
After nearly a year away from fighting, veteran Krzysztof Soszynski will return to the Octagon on December 15th and will take on Ednaldo Oliveira at the upcoming UFC on FX 6… Read More
Report: Alan Belcher to Rematch Yushin Okami at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
In the wake of having his UFC 153 bout with Vitor Belfort cancelled, Alan Belcher will look to avenge a previous loss to Yushin Okami at UFC 155 on December 29th. The bout will reportedly be part… Read More
George Sotiropoulos vs. Ross Pearson Booked For December 15th
By FCF Staff
“The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. U.K.” coaches Ross Pearson and George Sotiropoulos will cap the television program off with a December 15th bout in Australia. According to multiple reports, the bout will be part of the UFC… Read More
Media Watch: Vitor Belfort Discusses UFC 153 Matchup with Alan Belcher
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweights Vitor Belfort and Alan Belcher will meet at UFC 153 in Rio in two months, as both fighters attempt to impress the UFC and try to earn a title shot.
Belcher has evolved into a… Read More
Vitor Belfort Fighting Alan Belcher at UFC 153
By FCF Staff
A day after Vitor Belfort took to Twitter to campaign for a fight with undefeated middleweight Chris Weidman, the UFC has announced that the accomplished vet will fight rising contender Alan Belcher, October 13th.
Belcher tweeted on… Read More
Media Watch: Alan Belcher Just Wants to Fight a Tough Opponent
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight contender Alan Belcher is tired of sitting around and waiting for an opponent, saying he wants a tough fight.
After several potential matchups fell through, Belcher welcomes a fight against Chris Weidman. Weidman most recently… Read More
After Successful Welterweight Debut, Dan Miller Says “It’s a Rejuvenation of my Career”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After facing several of the world’s best middleweight competitors, and putting together a 5-5 record with the UFC, Dan Miller decided it was time to make a change. That change meant moving down to compete as… Read More
UFC on FOX 3: Nate Diaz Becomes First Man to Stop Jim Miller
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz took a significant step forwards in his quest for a lightweight title shot tonight in East Rutherford, New Jersey, by becoming the first man to stop fellow contender Jim Miller.
After surging ahead on the… Read More
Nate Diaz and Jim Miller Make Weight for UFC on FOX 3 Headliner
By FCF Staff
Lightweight contenders Jim Miller and Nate Diaz have cleared the last hurdle before they meet in the main event of tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX card in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as both men weighed in at… Read More
UFC on FOX 3 Presser: Miller “Comfortable” Everywhere Versus Diaz, Koscheck Tells Critics to “Keep Booing”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship hosted a press conference at New York City’s Beacon Theatre this afternoon, just two days removed from the promotion’s latest FOX card, which will be hosted by East Rutherford’s IZOD Center Saturday.
In… Read More