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Daniel Cormier, New No. 1 Contender?
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier “probably” will earn a UFC light heavyweight championship title shot with a win against Roy Nelson at UFC 166 in October.
That’s assuming Cormier wins his next fight and UFC… Read More
Dana White Outlines How BJ Penn-Frankie Edgar III Came Together
By FCF Staff
The MMA world is still buzzing about the news that not only is BJ Penn going to coach opposite Frankie Edgar in the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, but that the two will fight at 145… Read More
UFC Confirms Belfort-Henderson II, Bout at Light-Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that as expected, Vitor Belfort will fight Dan Henderson for a second time on November 9th in Goiania, Goias, Brazil. The fight will headline the UFC Fight Night 32 card, and as… Read More
Lyoto Machida Doesn’t “Think it’s Right” for Daniel Cormier to Get Immediate 205 Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier recently relayed that he intends to call for a title shot at light-heavyweight, after he fights heavyweight Roy Nelson at UFC 166, and Lyoto Machida isn’t a fan of the idea.
Machida is scheduled to… Read More
UFC on FOX 8: Yaotzin Meza Chasing First Octagon Win, Believes John Albert Will be at his “Most Dangerous”
By Timothy Gilbert
Yaotzin Meza’s introduction into the UFC may not have gone the way he always planned. He was initiated into the organization through a spur of the moment fight proposal against Chad Mendes. He accepted, and… Read More
John Crouch Talks Awarding UFC Champ Benson Henderson BJJ Black Belt, Believes Instructors Hand Out Award “Too Quick”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson will head into his rematch with Anthony Pettis having won seven straight bouts since the two met in December, 2010, which includes winning the UFC lightweight championship and defending it three… Read More
UFC 164: TJ Grant Out, Anthony Pettis Fighting Benson Henderson
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis campaigned to replace TJ Grant at UFC 164, and now the former WEC champ will rematch Benson Henderson after all, but not because the promotion decided to bump Grant. The rising lightweight contender has been… Read More
Mitch Clarke: Teammate Benson Henderson Not “Overlooking” TJ Grant
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although some fans were critical of the UFC’s decision to tap TJ Grant for a title shot fight with Benson Henderson, and others are already looking forward to a rematch between the lightweight… Read More
UFC Champ Benson Henderson Eager To Fight Anthony Pettis, But Focused On T.J. Grant
By Tony Kamps
Being one of the most talented fighters on the planet is not enough for UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. He is dedicated and driven to become the most complete athlete in professional sports.… 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
Despite Back-to-Back Losses, Dana White Thinks Nate Diaz Should Remain at Lightweight
By FCF Staff
Heading into his UFC on FOX 7 bout with Josh Thomson Saturday night, Nate Diaz relayed that he intended to return to the welterweight division, where he fought just a couple of years ago. Diaz argued… Read More
Report: Winner of T.J. Grant and Gray Maynard to Fight Benson Henderson Next
By FCF Staff
Although many in the MMA world may still be debating who won last night’s epic tilt between Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez, it appears as though no immediate rematch will take place. The reason being that UFC… 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
UFC Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson Ready For Gilbert Melendez: “He May Not Have The Biggest Name…But I Know How Tough Gil Is”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson began his tenure as UFC Lightweight Champion by defeating one of the promotion’s biggest names in Frankie Edgar, not once, but twice. Up next, he worked his way to an impressive, unanimous decision win over… Read More
Dan Hardy Out Of UFC On FOX Bout With Matt Brown, Jordan Mein Named Replacement
By FCF Staff
Jordan Mein won’t have to wait long to get his second UFC bout under his belt, as the promotion has announced that the Canadian welterweight will fight Matt Brown, April 20th at UFC on FOX 7.… 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
UFC 157 Notes: Card Draws Over 15,500 in Attendance, Lyoto Machida Awarded Title Shot, Jose Aldo Camp Saying No To Anthony Pettis
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC’s Dana White Hurts Women’s MMA By Berating Cyborg
By Joshua Molina
UFC President Dana White says he is “done” with Cris “Cyborg” Santos. Hilariously, he claims that Cyborg doesn’t want any part of Ronda Rousey.
White at times can be a brilliant business mind. But he repeatedly trips… Read More
Report: Dan Hardy Fighting Matt Brown at UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
After both men publicly expressed an interest in fighting each other, it appears as though Dan Hardy and Matt Brown will get their wish, as the two have reportedly agreed to meet April 20th at the upcoming… Read More