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UFC FN 57: Cub Swanson Says “Belief in Myself” Behind Title Shot Run
By Kelsey Mowatt
A few years ago, many fans likely wrote off the championship prospects of Cub Swanson, but since the vet racked up losses to Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes and Ricardo Lamas in a five fight stretch, the featherweight … Read More
UFC FN 50 Weigh-In Results: Gegard Mousasi and “Jacare” Souza set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 50, which will be hosted by the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
In the main event, “Jacare” Souza will take on fellow middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi. … Read More
UFC FN 43: Nate Marquardt Taps Out James Te Huna
By FCF Staff
Nate Marquardt ended his three fight losing skid in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday, as the veteran fighter tapped out James Te Huna with a first round, armbar.
The middleweight bout headlined UFC Fight Night 43, which … Read More
UFC FN 44’s Cub Swanson on Jeremy Stephens: “His Fighting Style is Trying to Take my Head Off”
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson is within reach of a title shot, thanks to a five fight win streak, but the featherweight knows he’s going to have his hands full at UFC Fight Night 44. On Saturday, Swanson will face … Read More
UFC FN 43 Weigh-In Results: Nate Marquardt and James Te Huna set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 43, which will go down at the Vector Arena, in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the main event, James Te Huna will make his middleweight debut versus Nate … Read More
UFC FN 36: Lyoto Machida Outscores Gegard Mousasi
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida was unable to add another stoppage win to his resume tonight at UFC Fight Night 36, but his vaunted striking skills earned him one more victory. The decorated middleweight out struck the resilient Gegard Mousasi … Read More
(Updated) UFC FN 36 Weigh-In Results: Machida-Mousasi Headliner Set
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 36 card in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, which will see Lyoto Machida battle Gegard Mousasi in the main event.
Machida came in at 185 pounds for … Read More
UFC 162 Payroll: Anderson Silva, Frankie Edgar and Tim Kennedy Lead Way
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 162 card in Las Vegas, and as reported previously, Anderson Silva led the way.
The former middleweight champ collected $600,000 for his main event … Read More
UFC 162 Bonuses: Chris Weidman Takes “Knockout of the Night”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman scored the biggest win of his life at UFC 162, by ending the legendary reign of Anderson Silva, and he also earned “Knockout of the Night” for his efforts.
The All-American wrestler earned the honor … Read More
UFC 162: Silva’s Showboating Costs Him Title, Weidman New Champ
Legendary Fighter Says He Doesn’t Want Rematch With Weidman
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva looked like he may pull off another electrifying victory tonight at UFC 162, however, the historic reign of the middleweight came to an end at the … Read More
UFC 162 Weigh-In Results: Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman Make Weight, Have Heated Face Off
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC 162 card in Las Vegas, Nevada made weight this afternoon, including headliners Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman.
The middleweight champ Silva weighed in at 184 pounds for the bout, … Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Fighting David Mitchell at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
Mike Pierce will look to extend his winning streak to four versus David Mitchell, as a welterweight bout between the two is reportedly in the works for UFC 162. The July 6th card is set to take … Read More
Report: Dennis Siver Out of UFC on FUEL TV 7, Dustin Poirier Now Facing Cub Swanson
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, featherweight Dennis Siver has been forced out of a scheduled February 16th bout with Cub Swanson, and as a result, Dustin Poirier will face Swanson at the UFC on FUEL TV card. The … Read More
Dennis Siver Versus Cub Swanson Confirmed For UFC on FUEL TV 7
By FCF Staff
Fresh off an impressive, unanimous decision win over Nam Phan at UFC on FOX 5 Saturday, Dennis Siver already has his next opponent, as the UFC has announced the featherweight will battle Cub Swanson February 16th.
The … Read More
Dustin Poirier Fighting Jonathan Brookins at TUF 16 Finale
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, December 15th, “Ultimate Fighter” Finale has received an intriguing featherweight addition, as Dustin Poirier will take on TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins at the event.
Poirier (12-2) will be looking to rebound from his loss … Read More
Jones, Dunham, Grant and Swanson Pick Up UFC 152 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones not only continued his reign at UFC 152 Saturday night in Toronto, but the highly regarded fighter picked up a “Submission of the Night” bonus for his fourth round tap-out of Vitor Belfort.
Jones survived … Read More
UFC 152: Jon Jones Taps Out Game Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones powered his way through a fight threatening, armbar attempt from Vitor Belfort, to score a submission win over the resilient veteran tonight at UFC 152.
Early on, Belfort appeared to extend the right arm of … Read More
UFC 152 Weigh-Ins: Jon Jones Greeted By Boos, Champ and Vitor Belfort Make Weight
By FCF Staff
As many likely expected would be the case, Jon Jones was greeted by a chorus of boos this afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, as the UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion weighed in for his bout tomorrow night with Vitor Belfort.… Read More
UFC 152: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC returns to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for UFC 152. It is a card that has been given several facelifts, as it has been damaged by fighter injuries, and injected with pieces of the cancelled … Read More
Cub Swanson on Criticisms of Jackson’s MMA Squad: “All it Does is Piss us Off”, Honored to Fight Alongside Teammate Jon Jones at UFC 152
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Cub Swanson will be gunning for his third consecutive win and a spot in the title shot mix against prospect Charles Oliveira at UFC 152, the established vet will also be looking to impress for his … Read More

