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(Updated): NSAC Grants Chael Sonnen Therapeutic Use Exemption For UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Middleweight contender Chael Sonnen has cleared the first hurdle he will face heading into his UFC 148 bout with champion Anderson Silva, as according to multiple reports, the fighter has been granted a therapeutic use exemption today… Read More
UFC 146 Heavyweights Offer Predictions On Strikeforce Grand-Prix Finale
By FCF Staff
Tomorrow night, San Jose’s HP Pavilion will host one of Strikeforce’s biggest heavyweight bouts to date, as former UFC champ Josh Barnett will take on renowned wrestler Daniel Cormier in the finals of the Grand-Prix Tournament.
UFC… Read More
Chad Mendes Versus Cody McKenzie Official For UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from his submission win over Marcus LeVesseur, Cody McKenzie already has his next fight lined up, as the former lightweight will move to featherweight to take on contender Chad Mendes at UFC 148. The… Read More
UFC 146 Media Call: Junior dos Santos Continues to Question “Heart” of Frank Mir
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held a media call today in preparation for the promotion’s upcoming May 26th event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
On the call were the UFC 146 main event competitors heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos… Read More
John Alessio Fighting Shane Roller at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to put the finishing touches on the line-up for its upcoming July 7th event in Las Vegas, as a lightweight bout between John Alessio and Shane Roller has been added to the… Read More
Dan Henderson to Challenge Jon Jones at UFC 151
By FCF Staff
The expected bout between decorated veteran Dan Henderson and renowned UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will take place September 1st, in Las Vegas.
UFC President Dana White tweeted the news Wednesday night.
The 24 year-old Jones is… Read More
Injury Pulls Dominick Cruz From UFC 148 Rubber Match With Urijah Faber
By FCF Staff
The rubber match between UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber will not go down on July 7th as planned, as Dana White has confirmed via Twitter that Cruz has injured his ACL.
After reports surfaced… Read More
Stipe Miocic Added to UFC 146, Fighting Shane Del Rosario
By FCF Staff
As a result of the recent match-up shifts that have hit the upcoming UFC 146 card, UFC President Dana White has announced via Twitter that Stipe Miocic has agreed to fight Shane Del Rosario at the May… Read More
Gabe Gonzaga Fighting Roy Nelson at UFC 146
By FCF Staff
UFC 146 continues to undergo significant alterations, as following the news that Antonio Silva will now fight Cain Velasquez, UFC President Dana White has announced that Gabriel Gonzaga will fight Roy Nelson at the… Read More
Antonio Silva Fighting Cain Velasquez at UFC 146
By FCF Staff
Despite the loss of his original opponent Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez will still compete at the upcoming May 26th, UFC 146 card, as UFC President Dana White has announced that the former champion will… Read More
Chidi Njokuani: How Moving To Las Vegas Helped Him STOP Partying And How He’d Do In A Fight Against Big Brother and UFC Fighter Anthony Njokuani
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A conversation with welterweight (170 pounds) upstart Chidi Njokuani, younger brother of UFC lightweight (155 pounds) star Anthony Njokuani.
Former Royce Gracie Student Vanessa Mariscal To Replace Shana Nelson Against Sarah D’Alelio At Inaugural Invicta All-Women’s Event April 28
Cat Zingano withdraws from matchup with Anita Rodriguez
By FCF Staff
A spinal injury sustained during training has forced Shana Nelson to withdraw from her scheduled bantamweight (135 pounds) matchup with Sarah D’Alelio (4-2) of San Jose, Calif. on the… Read More
History Lesson: A Look Into The Early Days Of MMA With Las Vegas’ First Muay Thai Gym Owner “One Kick” Nick Blomgren
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Get a little history lesson on the early days of MMA with Las Vegas-based MMA trainer “One Kick” Nick Blomgren. One Kick introduced former champion Chuck Liddell to the UFC… Read More
Report: Melvin Guillard Fighting Fabricio Camoes at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Melvin Guillard will look to end his two fight losing streak and against the surging Fabricio Camoes at UFC 148. According to multiple reports the fight will take place on the July 7th card, which will be… Read More
Garcia vs. Grice, Tibau vs. Nurmagomedov Latest UFC Additions
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-ups for its upcoming cards, as the promotion has announced Leonard Garcia will fight Matt Grice June 8th, and Gleison Tibau will meet Khabib Nurmagomedov July 7th.
The… Read More
Report: Tito Ortiz Says Rubber Match With Forrest Griffin Booked For UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Tito Ortiz’s professional career could come to a close, July 7th, at UFC 148. The former light-heavyweight champion is reporting via his official Twitter account that he will face Forrest Griffin for a third time at the… Read More
Michael Bisping Fighting Tim Boetsch at UFC 148
Jeff Hougland Versus Renan Barao Also Confirmed For July 7th Card
By FCF Staff
Following his dramatic, highlight reel finish of Yushin Okami at UFC 144 in February, Tim Boetsch has been given his wish, a… Read More
Franklin vs. Le, Maynard vs. Guida Confirmed For UFC Summer Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed two high profile bouts for its upcoming summer schedule, as Gray Maynard will face Clay Guida on June 22nd, and Rich Franklin will battle Cung Le July 7th.
The Maynard, Guida… Read More
Vinny Magalhaes: “My Goal Was Always To Get Back To The UFC.”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After exiting from the UFC in 2009 and putting together a 7-1 run, Vinny Magalhaes has made significant headway in re-establishing the expectations that have accompanied his MMA career. While Magalhaes has continued to add grappling… Read More
Shane Del Rosario To Face Gabriel Gonzaga At UFC 146
Diego Brandao vs. Darren Elkins and Kyle Kingsbury vs. Glover Teixeira also added to the card
By FCF Staff
Undefeated heavyweight rising star Shane Del Rosario (11-0) will make his highly-anticipated return to the cage against Gabriel Gonzaga (13-6) at… Read More