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UFC 161 Predictions
By Tony Kamps
Injuries have decimated the UFC 161 card, but it still holds a solid main event that should entertain viewers. Honestly, it does not even feel like fight week leading up to this UFC event that… Read More
Opinion: UFC 161 and the Climb of Dan Henderson
By Jesse Heitz
For nearly 16 years, Dan Henderson has been a staple of Mixed Martial Arts. He’s had legendary battles with the likes of: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, Mauricio “Shogun”… Read More
Jordan Mein Recovering From Eye Injury, Targeting Toronto UFC For Return
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Jordan Mein may not have scored his second Octagon win at UFC on FOX 7 last month, the rising welterweight continued to demonstrate during his loss to Matt Brown, why he’s been mentioned in the… Read More
Report: UFC Fines Anderson Silva $50,000
By FCF Staff
It appears as though Anderson Silva has been reprimanded by the UFC, after the middleweight champ has reportedly elected to not attend various media events tomorrow in Los Angeles, which are to promote his July 6th… Read More
UFC Welterweight Claude Patrick “Building Back” From Injury, Considering Drop to Lightweight
By Kelsey Mowatt
Claude Patrick continues to recover from the injury that kept him sidelined for much of 2012 and so far in 2013, however, the UFC vet has begun considering his options for when he’ll return and even… Read More
Opinion: Bellator Marches Forward In Battle With UFC
By Jesse Heitz
Things continue to heat up between the goliath of MMA promotions, the UFC and the clear runner-up in the MMA world, Bellator. While the UFC is still the undisputed king of all promotions, having gobbled up… Read More
Lee Mein on Son Jordan’s Upcoming UFC 158 Debut: “He Wants To Prove He Belongs And That He Can Beat Anybody”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While some Strikeforce veterans may have been tempted to wait out the organization’s final months, with the hopes of a securing a UFC roster spot, Jordan Mein and his father Lee decided that being proactive was the… Read More
Recovering Claude Patrick Eyeing Summer Return to UFC, “Not One Of Those Dummies” Who Rushes Coming Back
By Kelsey Mowatt
After going through 2012 without stepping into the Octagon, welterweight veteran Claude Patrick is hoping to make his UFC return sometime in the coming months. The 32 year-old-fighter, who hasn’t fought since December, 2011 due to injury,… 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
Ricardo Lamas on UFC on FOX 6 Bout With Fellow Contender Erik Koch: “I Can Get in There And Hold my Own With Anybody”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Ricardo Lamas worked his way to an impressive, unanimous decision win over top ranked featherweight Hatsu Hioki last June, there was little doubt that the 30 year old vet would face another of the division’s best… Read More
Mike Swick Talks UFC on FOX 5 Opponent Matt Brown: “I’ve fought many guys before that had never been knocked out, and ended up winning by KO”
By Tom Taylor
It’s been a difficult road for Mike Swick. After competing on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, and working his way up through the UFC welterweight division, he fell on hard times and was eventually put… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
In recent years, we’ve seen the UFC hold shows in Brazil, Japan, and Sweden as they continue their global expansion and assert themselves as the one true superpower in the mixed martial arts industry. This weekend,… Read More
Mike Swick vs. Matt Brown Amongst Latest Bouts Confirmed For UFC on FOX 5
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several more bouts for the promotion’s next FOX card in Seattle, Washington, including a welterweight bout between Mike Swick and Matt Brown.
The event will take place on December 8th and… Read More
After Two Year Plus Absence, UFC’s Mike Swick Says “It’s Great to be Back”
Recovered TUF 1 Vet Fighting DaMarques Johnson
By FCF Staff
While heading into this Saturday’s UFC on FOX 4 card, much of the spotlight has been focused on the light-heavyweight title shot implications that will be riding on the event,… Read More
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen Make Weight For UFC 148, Fired Up Champion Bumps Into Challenger
By FCF Staff
In keeping with the anger he displayed at the pre-fight, UFC 148 presser earlier this week, once again, Anderson Silva had to be separated from Chael Sonnen at the official weigh-ins today in Las Vegas.
After the… Read More
Opinion: The Truth Behind Chael Sonnen – The Wrestler and the ’Rassler Take The Stage at UFC 148
By Joshua Molina
“When you are the greatest fighter in the world, they don’t call you a great fighter. They call you Chael Sonnen. Beat me, if you can.” — Chael Sonnen, Jan. 29, 2012, post-fight interview on FOX.
Chael… Read More
Mike Swick vs. DaMarques Johnson Among Several UFC on FOX 4 Additions
By FCF Staff
After spending over two years on the sidelines due to injuries and illness, Mike Swick has his latest bout confirmed, as the welterweight vet will take on DaMarques Johnson at the upcoming, August 4th, UFC on FOX… Read More
Jose Aldo to Defend Title at UFC 149 in Calgary, Promotion Confirms Dates for Toronto and Montreal
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship headed north to Calgary, Alberta, today to officially announce that the promotion will host an event in the Canadian city on July 21st.
UFC President Dana White confirmed… Read More
Eric Wisely Replaces Injured Akira Corassani In UFC on FUEL TV 2 Featherweight Bout Vs. Jason Young
Undefeated lightweight Yoislandy Izquierdo to face Reza Madadi
By FCF Staff
Eric Wisely (19-7) has been tapped to replace injured Akira Corassani in the featherweight (145 pounds) matchup with Jason Young (8-5) and undefeated lightweight (155 pounds) Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0)… Read More
Report: Maximo Blanco Moving to UFC Featherweight Division
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from his Strikeforce debut and submission loss to lightweight Pat Healy on Saturday night, Maximo Blanco is reportedly headed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s featherweight division.
The fighter’s representation, Sucker Punch Entertainment, announced… Read More