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Anthony Johnson Returning to Octagon, Will Fight Phil Davis at UFC 172
By FCF Staff
Thanks to a six fight win streak and several impressive wins with World Series of Fighting, Anthony Johnson has reached a new deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will fight Phil Davis, April 26th. The light-heavyweight… Read More
UFC 173: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Booked For May 24th Card
By FCF Staff
Not only will the UFC’s May 24th card in Las Vegas feature middleweight champion Chris Weidman taking on Vitor Belfort, but the promotion has confirmed Chael Sonnen will battle Wanderlei Silva at the event.
The venue for… Read More
Dan Henderson’s New UFC Deal Reportedly For Six Fights
By FCF Staff
Chances are that Dan Henderson will end his storied career with the UFC, as the 43 year-old fighter has reportedly signed a six fight deal with the promotion.
Before Henderson entered free agency in November, following his… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua-Dan Henderson Rematch Set For March 23rd
By FCF Staff
In 20011, Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua engaged in one of the best bouts the UFC light-heavyweight division has seen, and according to reports, the two are set to fight again.
The veteran fighters will reportedly… Read More
Lucas Martins-Bryan Caraway Bout Added to UFC 170 Card
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the February 22nd, UFC 170 card continues to fill up, as the promotion has announced that Bryan Caraway will battle Lucas Martins at the event. The card will be hosted by the Mandalay Bay… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Weidman Moves Into Top Five P4P, Rankings Expanded to 15 Spots
By FCF Staff
Considering Chris Weidman holds two wins over the legend Anderson Silva, following his TKO victory due to injury at UFC 168, it’s not surprising to see that the middleweight champ has moved into the UFC’s top five,… Read More
UFC 170: White Says Melendez-Nurmagomedov Not Official Yet
By FCF Staff
Although there have been reports that Gilbert Melendez will fight rising lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 170 on February 22nd, Dana White has announced the bout’s not in fact official.
The UFC President took to Twitter and… Read More
UFC 170: Francisco Rivera and Raphael Assuncao Agree to Bout
By FCF Staff
The February 22nd, UFC 170 card in Las Vegas has received a compelling bantamweight fight, as Raphael Assuncao and Francisco Rivera have agreed to battle at the upcoming event.
Assuncao (21-4) is currently the promotion’s #4 ranked… Read More
UFC 170: Mike Pyle Set to Fight TJ Waldburger
By FCF Staff
UFC 170 has picked up a welterweight bout, as veterans Mike Kyle and TJ Waldburger have reportedly agreed to fight at the February 22nd event, which will go down at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Lawler a Big Mover After UFC 167 Win
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler continues to have a big comeback year, as the punishing slugger has catapulted up the welterweight ranks as a result of his split decision win over Rory MacDonald at UFC 167.
Lawler was ranked #10… Read More
UFC 167: Sonnen Planning Return to 185, “I’ve Always Struggled” at 205
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans in the opening round at UFC 167, Chael Sonnen apparently doesn’t see a future competing at 205 pounds. If Sonnen had won, of course, things may have been… Read More
UFC 167: GSP Escapes With Split Decision Win, Announces Break From Fighting
By FCF Staff
The MMA world has been delivered a serious jolt tonight at UFC 167 in Las Vegas, as not only did welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre retain his title with a controversial, split decision win, he’s announced he’s… Read More
UFC 167 Weigh-Ins: GSP And Hendricks Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC 167 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will feature welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre taking on Johny Hendricks in the main event.
Both of the renowned fighters… Read More
“Hendo” on UFN 32 Loss: “I Just Got Caught”, “I’m Definitely Not Done”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Prior to his stoppage loss to Vitor Belfort at UFC Fight Night 32 last night, Dan Henderson made it clear that he had no intentions of hanging up the gloves, even if he incurred his third straight… Read More
Report: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Withdrawing From Alexander Gustafsson Bout
By FCF Staff
Just days after the UFC announced that Alexander Gustafsson will fight fellow light-heavyweight contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on March 8th, comes word that the latter has withdrawn due to injury. The bout was scheduled to take place… Read More
UFC Announces Gustafsson Fighting Nogueira Next
By FCF Staff
Following UFC Fight Night 30 today in Manchester, England, the promotion announced that it will return to the nation on March 8th, and that Alexander Gustafsson will fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event. The card… Read More
Cormier Not Interested in Fighting Gustafsson Overseas For 205 Debut
By FCF Staff
Now that Daniel Cormier is set to make his move to light-heavyweight, following his win over Roy Nelson at UFC 166, the consensus appears to be he should fight Alexander Gustafsson next. Not only are both men… Read More
Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva to Coach TUF Brazil III
By FCF Staff
After months of call outs and threats, Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen are finally set to fight, even though the latter will face Rashad Evans at UFC 167 on November 16th.
The UFC has announced that Silva… Read More
Chael Sonnen Warns Wanderlei Silva “Accosting a Gangster is Hazardous”
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen may be scheduled to fight former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans at UFC 167, but the outspoken fighter’s rivalry with Wanderlei Silva hasn’t diminished.
Recently Silva announced that he’s hoping to fight Sonnen next, regardless of… Read More
UFC 167: Rick Story to Fight Brian Ebersole
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed another welterweight bout for the promotion’s November 16th card in Las Vegas, Nevada, as Brian Ebersole will take on Rick Story. UFC 167, which will mark the promotion’s 20th anniversary, will be hosted… Read More