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Quote of the Day: Michael Bisping Talks Alan Belcher and Tim Boetsch: “I’m Looking Forward to These Two Simpletons Keeping Their Pie Hole Shut”
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping has of course never been shy about sharing his thoughts or responding to his detractors, and the middleweight contender continues to do so as he prepares for his January 17th bout with Vitor Belfort.
In… Read More
Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez Lead UFC 155 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Main event competitors Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez were the top earners at this past weekend’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, according to figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Based on the salaries that… Read More
UFC 155: Cain Velasquez Dominates Junior dos Santos to Reclaim Heavyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, which saw Cain Velasquez dominate and outscore Junior dos Santos to reclaim the promotion’s heavyweight crown.
With the victory, Velasquez avenges the knockout loss he… Read More
UFC 155: Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez on Weight for Championship Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former champ Cain Velasquez are set for their main event bout tomorrow at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Velasquez tipped… Read More
UFC 155’s Tim Boetsch: “I Have No Problem Standing in Front of (Costa) Philippou for This Fight”
Believes Chris Weidman’s Saying Anderson Silva is Ducking Him is a “False Statement”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Just a few weeks ago, Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch was preparing to hand rising star Chris Weidman his first professional… Read More
Opinion: The End of Rich Franklin?
By Jesse Heitz
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a saddening, yet inevitable transformation within the sport of MMA. The familiar faces of the old guard have all but disappeared from the cages and rings that we’ve grown accustomed… 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
Opinion: The Draw of Chael Sonnen
By Jesse Heitz
Seemingly out of the blue, Chael Sonnen has been thrust into the limelight of the UFC’s light heavyweight division. After his disappointing and perhaps even controversial loss to Anderson Silva in their second bout at UFC 148,… Read More
UFC 153: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, UFC light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar will have to chance to pull off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. When UFC 153’s original main event, a featherweight title fight between champ Jose Aldo… Read More
UFC 150: Ben Henderson Narrowly Defends Lightweight Title In Rematch With Frankie Edgar
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson retained the UFC Lightweight Championship tonight in Denver, Colorado, however, the dynamic fighter once again needed the judge’s scorecards to defeat former champ Frankie Edgar.
While Henderson’s unanimous decision victory over Edgar in February was… Read More
UFC 150 Weigh-Ins: Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson Make Weight
Melvin Guillard Misses Mark
By FCF Staff
UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former champ Frankie Edgar both made weight today to clear the way for their rematch tomorrow night in Denver, Colorado.
Henderson tipped the scales at… Read More
UFC 150: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC will return to “The Mile High City,” Denver, Colorado, for UFC 150. Despite being a milestone card, UFC 150 will not boast the same wealth of star-power that other milestone shows, such… Read More
After Defeating Hector Lombard, Tim Boetsch Says “I Honestly Believe That I’m Next in Line” For a Title Shot
X-Rays Reveal Middleweight’s Foot Not Fractured
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although UFC President Dana White didn’t commit to anything in terms of what exactly was riding on the UFC 149 bout between Tim Boetsch and Hector Lombard, the narrative surrounding the… Read More
After UFC 149, Dana White Leaning Towards Chris Weidman For Next Middleweight Contender
By FCF Staff
After hinting last week that he may have something to announce regarding the middleweight title picture following UFC 149, UFC President Dana White will apparently leave Calgary with no decision made.
Although White never confirmed that the… Read More
Preview: UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC will make its inaugural trip to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for UFC 149. While the card has been remoulded significantly by injury, the end result is still a promising event from top to… Read More
Tyron Woodley on Nate Marquardt: “I’m Not Fighting Some Veteran Who is Out of His Prime”
Undefeated Contender Says “I Need to Crack The Top Ten”
By Kelsey Mowatt
If a fighter has won all eight of their bouts with a promotion and has defeated several of its more established fighters along the way, one shouldn’t… Read More
Anderson Silva and Jon Jones Nominated For “Best Fighter of The Year”” ESPY
By FCF Staff
ESPN has announced the candidates for the 2012 “Best Fighter of The Year” ESPY and UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones are two of them.
The other candidates are noted boxers, as… Read More
With Michael Bisping Out, Tim Boetsch Says “I Won’t Have to Bring my Running Shoes to Catch Hector Lombard”
Middleweight Hoping Impressive Win Will Bring Title Shot
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch captured headlines in February with his third round, come from behind stoppage of former number one contender Yushin Okami at UFC 144, the… Read More
Injury Bug Leads to Tim Boetsch vs. Hector Lombard Matchup
By FCF Staff
UFC newcomer Hector Lombard will fight Tim Boetsch in a middleweight clash expected to yield a new middleweight challenger.
“Did you think you were done with injury news for the night? Now Bisping is out and Hector… Read More
Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson II Confirmed For UFC 150
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar’s latest rematch has finally been confirmed, as the UFC has announced that the former champion will fight reigning lightweight champ Benson Henderson, August 11th.
The bout, which will headline UFC 150 at Denver’s Pepsi Center,… Read More