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Chris Weidman Forced to Withdraw From UFC 155 Due to Injury
Constantinos Philippou Stepping in to Fight Tim Boetsch
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman’s quest for a title shot has been delayed, as the rising middleweight has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Tim… Read More
TJ Waldburger on TUF 16 Finale Bout With Nick Catone: “I’m Definitely Coming Out Swinging This Time”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although TJ Waldburger has been with the UFC for just two years, the Texas welterweight’s Octagon tenure has already been marked by several highs and lows. After being stopped by number one contender Johny Hendricks last March,… Read More
Jon Fitch Fighting Demian Maia at UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Demian Maia has been tapped for another stiff test, as the renowned grappler will take on perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch next. According to multiple reports, the two will fight February 2nd, at UFC… Read More
Report: UFC Targeting Alistair Overeem vs. Antonio Silva for Super Bowl Weekend
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem will not wait out the winner of the upcoming Junior dos Santos, Cain Velasquez rematch, as the decorated fighter will reportedly fight Antonio “Big Foot” Silva at UFC 156 on February 2nd.
The Super Bowl… Read More
Report: UFC Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos Signs Endorsement Deal With Nike Brasil
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos continues to become a significant sport’s commodity, as the UFC Heavyweight Champion has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Nike Brasil. As a result of the signing, the 28 year-old, Brazilian fighter joins UFC… Read More
UFC Unveils FOX Schedule for 2013, PPV Jones vs. Sonnen Card Headed to Newark
By FCF Staff
With 2012 coming to a close the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several more events, and has released the 2013 schedule for cards that will be broadcast by FOX.
As expected, the first card that will be… Read More
Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner Set for December 15th, TUF 16 Finale
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added another bout to the December 15th, TUF 16 Finale in Las Vegas, as Melvin Guillard will take on fellow lightweight vet Jamie Varner.
Guillard (30-11) will be looking to rebound from… Read More
Michael Johnson vs. Myles Jury Official for UFC 155
By FCF Staff
Another bout has been officially added to the line-up of the upcoming, December 29th UFC 155 card, and it will feature two TUF veterans in Michael Johnson and Myles Jury.
Johnson (12-6) continued to work his way… Read More
Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar Rebooked for Super Bowl Weekend’s UFC 146
By FCF Staff
Former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will still be the next man to challenge UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo, as after having their UFC 153 bout fall through, a fight between the two has been re-booked for February… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Brock Lesnar “Never Coming Back” to UFC
By FCF Staff
Despite persistent rumors that former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar might return to the Octagon, the promotion’s President, Dana White, is reporting that the pro wrestler’s fighting days are over.
While appearing on The Dave and Mahoney… Read More
Report: UFC Eyeing Rashad Evans vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira For Super Bowl Weekend
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has begun mapping out its Super Bowl Weekend event, and according to the Brazilian outlet SporTV, the card could feature a light-heavyweight bout between Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
The card, which… Read More
Report: Pat Barry Fighting Shane Del Rosario at TUF 16 Finale
By FCF Staff
The December 15th, “Ultimate Fighter” Finale will feature a heavyweight bout between noted strikers Pat Barry and Shane Del Rosario, according to multiple reports.
Barry (7-5) will be looking to rebound from the stoppage loss he suffered… Read More
Erik Perez Fighting Byron Bloodworth at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed another bantamweight fight for its December 29th card in Las Vegas, as rising Jackson’s MMA fighter Erik Perez will take on Iron Clutch Fitness competitor Byron Bloodworth.
Perez (12-4) is coming… Read More
Ricardo Lamas vs. Erik Koch, Eddie Wineland vs. Brad Pickett Added to UFC 155
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out its year ending, December 29th card in Las Vegas, as the promotion has announced Ricardo Lamas will take on Erik Koch and Eddie Wineland will fight Brad Pickett on… Read More
Dustin Poirier Fighting Jonathan Brookins at TUF 16 Finale
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, December 15th, “Ultimate Fighter” Finale has received an intriguing featherweight addition, as Dustin Poirier will take on TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins at the event.
Poirier (12-2) will be looking to rebound from his loss… Read More
TUF 16: Team Nelson’s Colton Smith Scores Win Over Eddy Ellis
By UFC / FX
Las Vegas, Nevada – The first-ever active duty member of the United States Armed Forces claimed his first preliminary round win of the competition, as Staff Sgt. Colton Smith won a majority decision over Eddy Ellis… Read More
Forrest Griffin Now Facing Phil Davis at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
With Chael Sonnen having been assigned a title shot with light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones in April, Forrest Griffin will instead fight Phil Davis at the December 29th, UFC 155 card in Las Vegas.
Davis (10-1) s coming… Read More
Mike Pyle Reports December 15th, TUF 16 Finale Bout With James Head Next
By FCF Staff
According to Mike Pyle, the veteran will look to build on his impressive KO win over Josh Neer this summer on December 15th, when he takes on welterweight James Head at “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 16 Finale.… 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
Chris Weidman Fighting Fellow Middleweight Contender Tim Boetsch at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
Despite a determined campaign and even the endorsement of UFC President Dana White, rising middleweight Chris Weidman will not fight champion Anderson Silva next as he had hoped. Today the promotion announced that instead he will fight… Read More