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Report: Jacob Volkmann Latest UFC Vet To Criticize Promotion
By FCF Staff
Not long after UFC vet John Cholish announced he was retiring, and cited his lack of financial compensation as one factor, Jacob Volkmann has reportedly criticized his former employer as well.
Volkmann was recently asked by Above… Read More
Jacob Volkmann Reporting WSOF 3 Bout With Lyle Beerbohm
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Jacob Volkmann is reporting that he’ll fight former Strikeforce competitor Lyle Beerbohm at the upcoming, June 14th, World Series of Fighting event.
Volkmann (15-4), who will be making his promotional debut, announced the… Read More
Julie Kedzie Fighting Germaine De Randamie at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to add bouts to the promotion’s July 27th, UFC on FOX 8 card in Seattle, and today it’s announced that Julie Kedzie will battle bantamweight Germaine De Randamie.
Kedzie (16-11) will be… Read More
Strikeforce Welterweight Champ Tarec Saffiedine Fighting Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 8
Bobby Green vs. Danny Castillo, Dave Herman vs. Shane Del Rosario Added
By FCF Staff
After securing the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship in January, to become the promotion’s last 170 pound champ, Tarec Saffiedine will… Read More
Opinion: Time For ‘Fancy Pants’ In The UFC
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC is cutting a steady stream of fighters from its roster, but dedicated, skilled fighters are trying to claw their way into the No. 1 MMA promotion.
Lyle ‘Fancy Pants’ Beerbohm has patiently waited for his… Read More
Jacob Volkmann Confirms UFC Release After 6-2 Run As Lightweight
By FCF Staff
Following his submission loss to Bobby Green at UFC 156, which was his second defeat in three fights, Jacob Volkmann has announced that he has been released from the UFC. The 32 year-old-fighter, who has gone 6-2… Read More
Opinion: UFC 156 Post-Mortem
By Jesse Heitz
Anyone who regularly reads my pieces, whether you agree with the opinions presented or not, knows that I’m a harsh critic of the recent crop of events offered up by the sport’s premier promotions. However, UFC 156… Read More
Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans and Alistair Overeem Lead UFC 156 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, and as one would expect, established stars like featherweight champion Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem and… Read More
UFC 156: Jose Aldo Decisions Frankie Edgar, Antonio Silva Upsets Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, which saw featherweight champion Jose Aldo work his way to a tightly contested, unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar in the main event.
The card… Read More
UFC 156 Weigh-In Results: Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar Set For “Super Fight”
By FCF Staff
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar both made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, clearing the way for their tilt tomorrow night, which is being billed as a “superfight”.
UFC 156… Read More
Strikeforce Vet Jason High Returning to UFC, Hoping to Fight in Late February or March
By FCF Staff
After winning seven straight fights since he exited from the UFC in the summer of 2010, Strikeforce veteran Jason High has announced that he’s signed a new contract with the promotion and will be returning to the… Read More
Strikeforce Vet Roger Bowling Confirms UFC Contract
By FCF Staff
Roger Bowling appears to be another Strikeforce vet who’s headed to the UFC, as the 30 year-old welterweight announced via his Facebook that he has received a contract from the promotion and will make his Octagon debut… Read More
Quote of the Day: Dana White Says “What’s Happened to the Fighters in Strikeforce is Horrible”
By FCF Staff
Recently it’s become clear that Strikeforce’s operating days are coming to an end, confirming what many MMA observers believed was inevitable for some time now. With the recent announcement that Strikeforce and Showtime will be ending their… Read More
“Jacare” Souza and Ronda Rousey Lead Latest Strikeforce Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for Strikeforce’s event Saturday night in San Diego, and former middleweight champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza led the way.
The accomplished jiu-jitsu competitor collected $94,000 ($72,000 plus a $22,000… Read More
Ronda Rousey Quickly Takes Out Sarah Kaufman With Trademark Submission
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s Strikeforce card in San Diego, which saw women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey tap-out Sarah Kaufman in just 54 seconds with her trademark armbar.
With the win, Rousey moved… Read More
Strikeforce Weigh-Ins: Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman On Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
There were no issues for either Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey or former champ Sarah Kaufman this afternoon, as both competitors made weight for their tilt tomorrow night.
Rousey came in at 135… Read More
Josh Barnett, Gilbert Melendez and Daniel Cormier Top Latest Strikeforce Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Strikeforce’s latest event on Saturday in San Jose, and not surprisingly, former UFC champion Josh Barnett and current lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez were among the leaders.… Read More
Daniel Cormier Outscores Josh Barnett For Grand Prix Tourney Win
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Strikeforce’s latest event in San Jose, which saw Daniel Cormier work his way to a unanimous decision win over Josh Barnett in the finale of the promotion’s heavyweight grand-prix.
In the card’s… Read More
Strikeforce Weigh-In Results: Cormier and Barnett Set For Grand Prix Final
By FCF Staff
As most likely expected, neither Daniel Cormier or Josh Barnett had trouble making weight for their heavyweight Grand Prix Final bout tomorrow night in San Jose.
The former UFC champion Barnett came in at 248 pounds this… Read More
Adlan Amagov Leads Strikeforce Challengers Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Friday night’s Strikeforce Challengers event in Las Vegas, and according to their numbers, Adlan Amagov led all competitors with a $10,600 payday.
Amagov made an additional… Read More