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BJ Penn to be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
In a move that every longtime MMA fan knew would take place at some juncture, the UFC has announced that it will be inducting BJ Penn into the promotion’s Hall of Fame this July.
During Penn’s storied… Read More
UFC 188’s Gilbert Melendez: “I Have a Style That Can Beat Anyone in This Game”
By FCF Staff
Although Gilbert Melendez has come up short in his bid to become UFC lightweight champ so far, the veteran fighter is still confident he can defeat any 155’er on the planet.
Melendez is booked to fight Eddie… Read More
UFC 185: Ross Pearson Talks Latest Win, Says He’s The “Best Striker” at 155 Pounds
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by Al Iaquinta last November, Ross Pearson was hoping to remind the MMA world of his finishing abilities at UFC 185, and the lightweight did just that.
Pearson took out rugged veteran Sam Stout… Read More
UFC 182: Myles Jury Says “Timing is Everything” as Pivotal Opportunity Arrives
By FCF Staff
It may have taken Myles Jury a bit longer to receive a huge, high profile fight than his record warrants, but the rising lightweight isn’t dwelling on what’s transpired, as he gets set to fight Donald Cerrone.… Read More
Report: UFC’s Joe Lauzon to Fight Al Iaquinta Next
By FCF Staff
After having to drop out of a November 15th bout with Diego Sanchez, due to a rib injury, it looks like Joe Lauzon has been booked to fight rising lightweight, Al Iaquinta next.
The two will square… Read More
WSOF Hits Sacramento With Rousimar Palhares vs. Jon Fitch
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (Nov 10, 2014) — World Series of Fighting (WSOF) announced today that it will bring it’s highly-anticipated world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, headlined by a welterweight (170 pounds) title… Read More
Report: Joe Lauzon no Longer Fighting at UFC 180
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was revealed that Cain Velasquez will no longer compete at UFC 180, reports have surfaced that Joe Lauzon has also withdrawn from the card.
Lauzon was scheduld to fight lightweight Diego Sanchez at… Read More
UFC 180: Chris Heatherly to Face Augusto Montana
By FCF Staff
The November 15th, UFC 180 card has received it’s seventh fight, as American welterweight Chris Heatherly will take on Mexico’s Augusto Montana.
The upcoming event will mark the UFC’s debut in Mexico, and will feature heavyweight champ… Read More
Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz and Conor McGregor Among Most Watched Fighters on UFC Fight Pass
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s digital streaming service, Fight Pass, has been operating now for nearly ten months, and fighters like Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz, Jon Jones and Conor McGregor are reportedly among the most watched.
The promotion… Read More
UFC’s Dan Hardy Talks Comeback: “I’ve Spoken to a Few Doctors and It’s Looking Positive”
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC could have one of Britain’s top fighters available for fights in 2015, as Dan Hardy says he’s hopeful he’ll be medically cleared to fight in the coming months.
The veteran fighter hasn’t… Read More
UFC FN 55: Ross Pearson to Face Al Iaquinta in Co-Headliner
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 55 has received its co-mainevent approximately one month away from the card, as the UFC has announced that Ross Pearson will face lightweight Al Iaquinta.
The upcoming event will be hosted by the Allphones… Read More
“Myles Jury Day” Held by UFC Lightweight Contender’s Hometown
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive, stoppage win over Takanori Gomi last month, undefeated lightweight Myles Jury has been honored by his hometown of Hazel Park.
The Michigan city held “Myles Jury Day” on Tuesday to celebrate the 25 year-old’s… Read More
UFC: Jessica Eye-Leslie Smith Targeted for November 15th
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build the line-up for its November 15th debut in Mexico, as the promotion has announced that bantamweights Leslie Smith and Jessica Eye have verbally agreed to fight.
The card will be… Read More
Report: UFC FN 49 Draws Less Than 700,000 Viewers
By FCF Staff
Although Benson Henderson has drawn solid numbers for FOX and FOX Sports in the past, the former lightweight champ’s latest main event reportedly averaged less than 700,000 viewers.
Henderson took on Rafael dos Anjos in the main… Read More
UFC 180: Main Card Confirmed for Mexico City Event
By FCF Staff
The UFC held a press conference today in Mexico City, in advance of its November 15th debut in the nation, and announced several main card fights.
In addition to the headliner, which will see heavyweight champ Cain… Read More
UFC FN 47: Abel Trujillo Withdraws, Gray Maynard Facing Ross Pearson
By FCF Staff
The August 16th, UFC Fight Night card in Maine has received a late change, as Abel Trujillo has withdrawn from his bout with Ross Pearson due to injury. As a result, Gray Maynard has been moved from a… Read More
Report: Joe Riggs Returning to UFC, Fighting Paulo Thiago at UFC FN 51
By FCF Staff
After winning Bellator’s “Fight Master” competition, veteran Joe Riggs is reportedly returning to the Octagon for the first time since 2006.
Riggs has been tapped to replace an injured Mike Rhodes, at UFC Fight Night 51 on… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Bobby Green to Face Josh Thomson After Michael Johnson Withdraws
Pearson Fighting Trujillo at UFC FN 47
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 12 has received a change, as Michael Johnson has been forced to withdraw from a bout with Josh Thomson due to injury. As… Read More
Report: Myles Jury to Face Takanori Gomi at UFC FN 52
By FCF Staff
Although Myles Jury had reportedly agreed to fight Nate Diaz in his next bout, it looks like he’ll battle Takanori Gomi in his native Japan on September 20th.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night… Read More
UFC to Award Ross Pearson Win Bonus After Controversial Loss, Dana White Says Decision Was as “Bad as it Gets”
By FCF Staff
Ross Pearson may have an extra loss on his record, and has appealed his controversial defeat to Diego Sanchez, but the fighter will at least receive his $30,000 win bonus.
Pearson was handed a split decision loss… Read More