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UFN 28: Glover Teixeira and “Jacare” Souza Score Stoppage Wins
By FCF Staff
Although Glover Teixeira may have secured a light-heavyweight title shot tonight at UFC Fight Night 28 in Belo Horizonte, the highly regarded fighter’s 19 fight winning streak was tested by Ryan Bader.
Bader appeared to be the… Read More
UFC FN 28 Weigh-Ins: Teixeira and Bader Set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors scheduled to compete at UFC Fight Night 28 tomorrow night in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, made weight this afternoon, including headliners Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader.
The rising contender Teixeira came in at 206… Read More
Dana White Continues to Praise Demetrious Johnson After Impressive Win, Says Critics Are Idiots
By Kelsey Mowatt
While several fighters recorded pivotal victories Saturday night at UFC on FOX 8, Demetrious Johnson’s performance likely led the way in terms of importance. Of course, Johnson’s victory over John Moraga was crucial, due to… Read More
UFC Champ Demetrious Johnson Responds to John Moraga’s Criticisms: “It is What it is”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Demetrious Johnson has gone undefeated since he moved to flyweight, won the UFC championship and defended it this past January, the 26 year-old fighter has still come under fire from critics. Like fellow champions… Read More
UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader Line-Up Confirmed
By FCF Staff
As expected, Glover Teixeira will fight Ryan Bader at the third, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card, as the promotion has confirmed the line-up for the September 4th event. The card will be hosted by the Estadio Jornalista… Read More
UFC 165: Renan Barao Fighting Eddie Wineland in Co-Headliner
By FCF Staff
Several weeks after the UFC was forced to cancel a bout between interim champ Renan Barao and Eddie Wineland on June 15th, the promotion has announced the two will fight on September 21st. The Barao-Wineland fight will… Read More
Report: Goiânia, Brazil Targeted for UFC on FS1 4
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to increase it’s Brazilian schedule and presence, as news is surfacing that the promotion intends to host the fourth UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in the country’s city of… Read More
Chris Cariaso Excited For UFC On FX 8 Bout With Jussier “Formiga”: “Anybody Who Is Going To Get Me To That Belt”
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC on FX 8 card will feature a pivotal bout in the promotion’s flyweight division, as the number seven ranked Chris Cariaso will take on the the fifth place holder Jussier “Formiga” da Silva. Although… Read More
John Moraga to Challenge Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
As many speculated would be the case, UFC Flyweight Champion will return to action at UFC on FOX 8 on July 27th, and will fight rising contender John Moraga. The bout will headline the card, which… Read More
Benson Henderson, Gilbert Melendez and Frank Mir Lead UFC on FOX 7 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose, and as one might expect, headliners Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez were among the leaders.… Read More
UFC on FOX 7: Benson Henderson Manages to Retain Lightweight Belt
By FCF Staff
Most fans and pundits were expecting a very close fight, and at the end of the day, Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez produce a memorable and extremely competitive “champion vs. champion” bout.
Henderson managed to retain… Read More
UFC on FOX 7 Weigh-Ins: Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez Set For Historic Bout
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose made weight this afternoon, including UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez.
Henderson came in at 155… Read More
Mark Munoz vs. Tim Boetsch, Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan Amongst Latest UFC Confirmations
Joseph Benavidez Fighting Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
The UFC has been busy this week confirming bouts for the promotion’s upcoming schedule, and several more fights have been announced as Wednesday unfolds. In addition to… Read More
Demetrious Johnson to Defend UFC Featherweight Title Versus John Moraga April 13th
Cole Miller Facing Bart Palaszewski
By FCF Staff
After news surfaced earlier today about two new additions to the upcoming, April 13th, TUF 17 Finale, the UFC has announced that flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will fight John Moraga at the… Read More
Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans and Alistair Overeem Lead UFC 156 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, and as one would expect, established stars like featherweight champion Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem and… Read More
UFC 156: Jose Aldo Decisions Frankie Edgar, Antonio Silva Upsets Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, which saw featherweight champion Jose Aldo work his way to a tightly contested, unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar in the main event.
The card… Read More
UFC 156 Weigh-In Results: Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar Set For “Super Fight”
By FCF Staff
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar both made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, clearing the way for their tilt tomorrow night, which is being billed as a “superfight”.
UFC 156… Read More
Renan “Barao” vs. Michael McDonald Among Bouts Confirmed For London’s UFC on FUEL 7
Evan Dunham vs. Gleison Tibau, Ian McCall vs. Joseph Benavidez Set For UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Just hours after UFC President Dana White confirmed that Michael McDonald will challenge interim bantamweight champion Renan “Barao” Pegado next, the promotion has… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar in Place for UFC 157
Joseph Benavidez and Ian McCall Agree to UFC 156 Tilt
By FCF Staff
According to reports, the UFC has added two pivotal bouts in its bantamweight and flyweight divisions for February, as verbal agreements are in place for Urijah Faber… Read More
Report: Dominick Cruz Undergoes Second Knee Surgery, UFC Champ’s Return Date Pushed Back
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship won’t see its bantamweight champion return in early 2013 as originally hoped, as Dominick Cruz has reportedly undergone another knee surgery to repair his ACL and MCL. As a result, the renowned fighter–who… Read More