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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
Media Watch: Dana White Says Henderson vs. Edgar II Winner Defends Against Nate Diaz
By Michael Hatamoto
The winner of Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar II tonight will face Nate Diaz sometime in late 2012 or early 2013, it was confirmed.
Regardless of the outcome, there won’t be a rematch for the loser of… 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
UFC on FOX 4: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC will broadcast on FOX for a fourth time. The event will take place in Los Angeles, California, and will, according to UFC president Dana White, provide us with an opponent for the winner… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC 148’s Puzzling Payout: Chael Sonnen Earns $50,000 – Less Than Undercard Fighter
Top UFC fighters earn much less than boxers in comparable events
By Joshua Molina
Money Mystery: UFC 148 set a record for the largest live crowd of 13,600, with a paid gate of $6,901,655, according to the Nevada State Athletic… Read More
Joe Lauzon on Jamie Varner: “Sometimes he Comes Out Like a Ball of Fire And Sometimes Not so Much”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Joe Lauzon set out to begin his 2012 campaign the lightweight had positioned himself within striking distance of the top of the division, thanks to a memorable win over contender Melvin Guillard last October. Unfortunately for… Read More
Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz and Anderson Silva Lead UFC 148 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Former light-heavyweight champions Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz were the top earners at this weekend’s UFC 148 card in Las Vegas, according to the figures that were disclosed to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Griffin earned $125,000,… Read More
UFC 148: Anderson Silva Defeats Chael Sonnen For a Second Time
By FCF Staff
Despite promptly taking Anderson Silva down to the mat and remaining on top throughout the first round, Chael Sonnen was stopped by the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After dominating round one, Sonnen… 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
UFC Confirms Jamie Varner Stepping in For Injured Terry Etim Against Joe Lauzon
Roland Delorme vs. Francisco Rivera Announced For UFC 149
By FCF Staff
With Terry Etim having been forced to withdraw from the upcoming UFC on FOX 4 card due to injury, the UFC has announced that former WEC lightweight champ… Read More
John Alessio Fighting Shane Roller at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to put the finishing touches on the line-up for its upcoming July 7th event in Las Vegas, as a lightweight bout between John Alessio and Shane Roller has been added to the… Read More
Jim Miller: “A Win Over Nate Diaz Sets Me Apart From All The Other Guys”
Lightweight Contender Discusses Saturday’s UFC on FOX Main Event
By Kelsey Mowatt
As they did when they matched him up against the likes of Charles Oliveira, Ben Henderson or Melvin Guillard,… Read More
UFC On Fox 3 Set For May 5, Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller and John Dodson vs. Darren Uyenoyama Booked
By Joshua Carey
With UFC on Fox 2 just days away, UFC President Dana White late last night announced their return to the network on May 5.
Additionally, announced for the event is lightweight Nate Diaz squaring off against… Read More
Shane Roller Planning To “Bring Fireworks” Against Michael Johnson
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Shane Roller arrived in the UFC last March, it didn’t take long for the WEC vet to make his presence felt in the Octagon, as the decorated wrestler knocked out accomplished lightweight Thiago Tavares at… Read More
Official UFC on FX1 Weigh In Results
UFC on FX1 main event fighters Melvin Guillard and Jim Miller tipped the scales at 156 pounds and 155 pounds, respectively, on Thursday, Jan. 19, for their lightweight (155 pounds) main event matchup on UFC on FX1 on Friday, Jan.… Read More
Joe Lauzon: “They Kept Throwing Tough Guys At Me. I Just Keep Knocking Them Down”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Joe Lauzon ended Melvin Guillard’s five fight win streak at UFC 136 in October, by tapping out the lightweight contender in just 47 seconds with a rear-naked-choke, the TUF vet relayed to FCF that he… Read More
Carlo Prater: “2012 Will Be The Year That I Make My Mark In MMA”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After nine years of competing professionally, and 40 fights later, the veteran Carlo Prater recently found out that the Ultimate Fighting Championship was bringing him aboard to fight welterweight prospect Erick Silva. For a man who… Read More
Ken Stone vs. Mike Easton Added to UFC on FX 1
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that a bout between bantamweights Ken Stone and Mike Easton, will round out the main card of the promotion’s upcoming January 20th event.
The “UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. Miller”… Read More
Nik Lentz Stepping in for Injured Paul Sass at UFC on FOX 2
By FCF Staff
Nik Lentz won’t have to wait long for an opportunity to get back on the winning track, following his loss to Mark Bocek on December 10th, as the UFC has announced that the lightweight is stepping in… Read More