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Jake Shields Says Move to Middleweight “Not One Hundred Percent”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After the “UFC Tonight” television show reportedly announced that Jake Shields was returning to the middleweight division, it didn’t take long on Wednesday for the news to spread throughout the MMA world. While Shields admits he’ll… Read More
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II Booked for Joao Havelange Stadium June 23rd
Vitor Belfort-Wanderlei Silva Rematch Also Added to UFC 147
By FCF Staff
As UFC President Dana White recently reported, the promotion has announced today that the rematch between middleweight champ Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will be… Read More
Michael Bisping Fighting Tim Boetsch at UFC 148
Jeff Hougland Versus Renan Barao Also Confirmed For July 7th Card
By FCF Staff
Following his dramatic, highlight reel finish of Yushin Okami at UFC 144 in February, Tim Boetsch has been given his wish, a… Read More
After Comeback Win, Tim Boetsch Says Michael Bisping “Has Been On My Agenda For A Long Time”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not only did Tim Boestch continue his ascension up the middleweight rankings at UFC 144, by stopping former number one contender Yushin Okami, the punishing fighter provided fans with one of the more electrifying comebacks in… Read More
UFC 144: Henderson Dethrones Edgar, Bader Outscores Jackson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 144 card in Saitama, Japan, which saw Ben Henderson secure the lightweight championship, by working his way to a unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar.
Benson Henderson def. Frankie Edgar… Read More
UFC 144: Edgar Vs. Henderson Fight Card Complete With 12 Bouts
Seven main card fights and five preliminary bouts complete the lineup
By FCF Staff
The 12-bout fight card for UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, is… Read More
Kongo vs. Hunt, Gomi vs. Sotiropolous Amongst Latest UFC 144 Additions
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has put the finishing touches on the promotion’s upcoming February 26th return to Japan, which includes several fighters from the nation as well as the now defunct Pride.
The latest main card addition… Read More
UFC Vet Kenny Robertson: “I’m Not Going to Lay Down For Anybody”
Former NCAA Wrestler Discusses Highlight Reel Win over Linhares, Hopes for Octagon Return
By Kelsey Mowatt
If some throughout the MMA world had forgotten about the name Kenny Robertson, the UFC vet did his best recently to remind fans… Read More
Joe Lauzon and Anthony Pettis Fight Set for Japan
By FCF Staff
Just one day removed from confirming a middleweight match-up between Yushin Okami and Tim Boetsch for UFC 144, the promotion has announced that a lightweight bout between Joe Lauzon and Athony Pettis will also go down on… Read More
UFC Returning to Japan, February 26th 2012
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that it will be returning to Japan for the first time in over a decade, as today the promotion confirmed that it has booked the Saitama Super Arena for February… Read More
Mike Swick Withdraws from UFC 134 Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
Mike Swick continues to endure tough times, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that the welterweight will not fight Erick Silva, August 27th as scheduled due an injury. A replacement for the American… Read More
Leben vs. Munoz to Headline UFC 138; More Bouts Confirmed for Fall
By FCF Staff
A bout between rising middleweight Mark Munoz and veteran Chris Leben will headline the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming November 5th event in Birmingham, England. The UFC 138 bout was confirmed via the promotion’s UK… Read More
Despite “Radar” Issues, Jason MacDonald Excited to be Fighting Alan Belcher
By Kelsey Mowatt
After making a successful return at UFC 129 in April, by quickly tapping out Ryan Jensen with a first round triangle-choke, Jason MacDonald began surveying the middleweight landscape to see who he might face… Read More
Nate Marquardt No Longer Suspended
By FCF Staff
Former UFC middleweight contender Nate Marquardt is free to compete again, as today the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission has announced that the veteran has met all the necessary requirements to have his suspension lifted… Read More
Dan Miller Stepping in for “Cacareco” Ferreira at UFC 134
By FCF Staff
Dan Miller has once again stepped up as a replacement for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as the promotion announced this afternoon via its Twitter account that the AMA Fighter will replace Alexandre “Cacareco” Ferreira… Read More
Antonio Carvalho vs. Yuri Alcantara Official for UFC 134
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that a featherweight bout between Antonio Carvalho (pictured) and Yuri Alcantara has been added to its upcoming August 27th event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The promotion announced… Read More
Rick Story Steps in for Injured Anthony Johnson on June 26th
By FCF Staff, photo courtesy Brave Legion
Rick Story will get an opportunity to add another notable win to his resume sooner than later, following his decision victory over Thiago Alves last weekend, as the UFC has… Read More
Brendan Schaub vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Confirmed for UFC 134
By FCF Staff
Another of Brazil’s top MMA stars has been confirmed for the upcoming August 27th, UFC 134 card in Rio de Janeiro, as the promotion has announced that legendary heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (pictured) and… Read More
New FCF Radio: TUF Review, UFC 129 Preview & Ivan Menjivar
The Ultimate Fighter Review, UFC 129 Preview and Ivan Menjivar Interview
of The Ultimate Fighter, where Brock Lesnar is in the running for worst coach in the history of the show. Who is the only man keeping Lesnar out of first place for last place? Listen and find out. Hint: it… Read More