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Opinion: Time For ‘Fancy Pants’ In The UFC
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC is cutting a steady stream of fighters from its roster, but dedicated, skilled fighters are trying to claw their way into the No. 1 MMA promotion.
Lyle ‘Fancy Pants’ Beerbohm has patiently waited for his … Read More
George Roop vs. Brian Bowles Added To UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
In just his second fight in the featherweight division American George Roop is getting his second taste of the weight class, soon after his debut attempt, this time against former bantamweight champion Brian Bowles.
Roop (13-9-1) … Read More
Report: Ricardo Lamas Fighting “Korean Zombie” at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
UFC 162 has received a significant addition, as according to multiple reports, featherweight contenders Ricardo Lamas and Chan “The Korean Zombie” Sung Jung will battle at the July 6th card. UFC 162 will be hosted by the … Read More
Report: James Te Huna In For Injured Ryan Bader, Fighting Glover Teixeira at UFC 160
By FCF Staff
The UFC 160 card has incurred another change, as according to multiple reports, light-heavyweight Ryan Bader has been forced to withdraw from his bout with Glover Teixeira due to a knee injury. James Te Huna will take … 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
Report: Anderson Silva Fighting Chris Weidman at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
Despite the reservations from Anderson Silva and his camp, as to whether Chris Weidman is a big enough draw at this stage of his career, the middleweight champion has reportedly agreed to fight the undefeated challenger on … Read More
TUF Winners Colton Smith and Robert Whittaker Meet at UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The UFC recently announced that former TUF champions Colton Smith and Robert Whittaker are scheduled to meet at UFC 160: Velazquez vs. Silva 2 on May 25.
Smith (3-1) became the TUF champion after winning all … Read More
TJ Grant vs. Gray Maynard, Abel Trujillo vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Added to UFC 160
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a compelling lightweight bout to the promotion’s May 25th, Memorial Day weekend event, as the surging TJ Grant will take on perennial contender Gray Maynard. In addition, UFC 160 will feature … Read More
Stephen Thompson to Battle Amir Sadollah at UFC 160
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to add bouts to the promotion’s upcoming May 25th card in Las Vegas, as welterweights Stephen Thompson and Amir Sadollah have agreed to fight at the Memorial Day weekend event.
UFC 160 … 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
Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez Lead UFC 155 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Main event competitors Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez were the top earners at this past weekend’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, according to figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Based on the salaries that … Read More
Joe Lauzon, Jim Miller, Todd Duffee and John Moraga Take UFC 155 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Joe Lauzon collected yet another performance bonus at UFC 155 tonight in Las Vegas, as the TUF veteran and perennial lightweight contender Jim Miller received “Fight of the Night” honors for their thrilling and bloody bout.
Both … Read More
UFC 155: Cain Velasquez Dominates Junior dos Santos to Reclaim Heavyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, which saw Cain Velasquez dominate and outscore Junior dos Santos to reclaim the promotion’s heavyweight crown.
With the victory, Velasquez avenges the knockout loss he … Read More
After Being “Overlooked” in UFC Debut, John Moraga “Excited” to Fight Flyweight Contender Chris Cariaso
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although John Moraga made his way to the UFC earlier this year with a 11-1 record and a five fight winning streak, much of the spotlight remained focus on his first Octagon opponent Ulysses Gomez, prior to … Read More
Report: Karlos Vemola Out of UFC 155, Derek Brunson Fighting Chris Leben
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 155 has undergone a change with less than two weeks to go before the card takes place on December 29th, as Derek Brunson is reportedly stepping in for the injured Karlos Vemola. The … Read More
Chris Cariaso on UFC 155 Opponent John Moraga: “He’s Going to Find Himself Wanting to Try And Wrestle With Me”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While creating a new weight division may seem as easy as just declaring it exists, in reality, establishing a new champion and a title shot picture to drive up fan interest can take some time. Of course, … 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 … Read More
Todd Duffee Returning to UFC, Fighting Philip De Fries December 29th
By FCF Staff
Heavyweight Todd Duffee is returning to the Octagon, as the UFC has announced that the 26 year-old has agreed to fight Philip Defries, December 29th at UFC 155. Duffee is stepping in as a replacement for Matt … Read More
Erick Silva and Jay Hieron Agree to UFC 156 Bout
By FCF Staff
After facing Jon Fitch at UFC 153 in October, Erick Silva will fight another seasoned vet next, as the promotion is reporting that the welterweight has agreed to fight Jay Hieron, February 2nd, at UFC 156.
The … Read More