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UFC 162 Highlights: Silva vs. Weidman
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War MMA 1: Justin Baesman Defeats UFC Vet Daniel Roberts
By FCF Staff
The first War MMA event took place in Stockton, California, Saturday night, and in the main event, Justin Baesman worked his way to a split decision win over UFC vet Daniel Roberts.
With the win, Baesman… Read More
Fabricio Werdum Expecting “Opportunity” From UFC After Taking Out “Minotauro” Nogueira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Fabricio Werdum may not have been the first fighter that popped into people’s minds while discussing the heavyweight title shot mix, but with his submission win over Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira last night in Brazil,… Read More
Opinion: Submissions on Full Display at UFC on FUEL 10
By Michael Hatamoto
During UFC on FUEL 10 TV from the Ginasio Paulo Sarasate arena in Fortaleza, Brazil, it’s no surprise that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was on full display during the preliminary and main card.
Eight of… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 10: Fabricio Werdum Avenges Prior Loss to “Minotauro” Nogueira
By FCF Staff
Fabricio Werdum avenged his 2006, decision loss to Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira tonight in Fortaleza, Brazil, by submitting the legendary heavyweight in round two.
After an opening round which was dominated by clinch work and an excellent… Read More
NSAC: Brian Bowles Failed Post UFC 160 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
UFC bantamweight and former WEC champ Brian Bowles is facing disciplinary action, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has announced that the vet has failed his post UFC 160 drug test.
According to an announcement from the… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 10: “Minotauro” Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum On Weight For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum have cleared the final hurdle to their main event tilt tomorrow night at UFC on FUEL TV 10, as both men made weight this afternoon in Fortaleza, Brazil.
The former PRIDE… Read More
Robert Drysdale Believes UFC Could Be In Future, But Becoming Elite Fighter Remains Focus
By Kelsey Mowatt
Having secured another submission win to extend his pro MMA record to 6-0 in April, it remains to be seen what’s next for former ADCC champion Robert Drysdale. Considering the 32 year-old’s grappling resume… Read More
Thales Leites Returning To UFC, Fighting Tom Watson At UFC 163
By FCF Staff
Approximately four years after he lost by unanimous decision to middleweight champ Anderson Silva, Thales Leites is heading back to the UFC and will fight Tom Watson on August 3rd. The promotion announced the news via Twitter.… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Alexander Gustafsson Not Removed From UFC On FUEL TV 9 Yet, Despite Incurring Cut
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson is reportedly still scheduled to fight Gegard Mousasi at UFC on FUEL TV 9 Saturday in Sweden, despite suffering a cut in training that has put the bout in jeopardy. Whether the light-heavyweight will… Read More
George Roop vs. Brian Bowles Added To UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
In just his second fight in the featherweight division American George Roop is getting his second taste of the weight class, soon after his debut attempt, this time against former bantamweight champion Brian Bowles.
Roop (13-9-1)… Read More
Report: UFC on FUEL TV 10 Adds Rodrigo Damm vs. Mizuto Hirota
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Another fight has been added to the UFC on FUEL TV 10 fight card with featherweights Rodrigo Damm and Mizuto Hirota meeting for their 145 pound matchup.
No official UFC report has been made as of… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Topsy-Turvy 2012 for UFC, but Company Poised for Huge 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC’s incredible popularity surge slowed this year, but the company remained atop the mixed martial world. Still, despite the ups and downs of 2012, the UFC appears poised for a huge year in 2013.
Six years… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Spreading Itself Too Thin in Early 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC on Fox show in January is shaping up to be a good fight card, but unfortunately for the UFC it lacks big headline names that could draw big ratings.
Even though it’s not a title… Read More
UFC on FX 5 Weigh-Ins: Antonio Silva and Travis Browne On Weight, Dennis Hallman Reportedly Over and Off Card
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held the weigh-ins this afternoon in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in advance of the promotion’s latest UFC on FX 5 card tomorrow night. Headliners Travis Browne and Thiago Silva both came in on weight for… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Dana White Lets UFC Fans Do His Job, Dan Henderson Lost In All The Title Shot Talk
By Joshua Molina
It looks like Lyoto Machida is in line for the next title shot against Jon “Bones” Jones, unless of course UFC boss Dana White changes his mind again.
White originally said the winner of the Shogun Rua… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC and The Stanley Cup; Tickets Still Available for UFC on FOX; and Dana White Backpedals
By Joshua Molina
The UFC is big, but, apparently, not that big. The kings of pay-per-view, the young male demographic, and Bud Light, met their match in the form of real kings, as in the Los Angeles Kings.
The UFC… Read More
UFC 147 Weigh-In Results: Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Former Pride champion Wanderlei Silva and former UFC champ Rich Franklin both made weight today for their 190 pound catch-weight fight tomorrow in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Silva tipped the scales at just 188 pounds while Franklin,… Read More
Report: Bibiano Fernandes Says He “Did Not Sign Any” UFC Contract, Did Not Find Terms “Beneficial”
By FCF Staff
Just days after it was announced that Bibiano Fernandes would make his Octagon debut at UFC 149, the DREAM Bantamweight Champion has reportedly announced via his Facebook account that he never signed with the promotion. The news… Read More
NSAC Releases Attendance and Gate Figures for UFC 146
By FCF Staff
According to figures released today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, 14, 674 people were in attendance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26th to witness UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos stop challenger Frank… Read More