Search Results for: Joseph Benavidez

By Kelsey Mowatt

Lance Palmer has spent time training with Jackson – Wink MMA and Team Elevation in recent weeks, but that doesn’t mean he’s not still a committed member of Team Alpha Male.

The Sacramento gym has repeatedly been … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

After defeating Chas Skelly at UFC 196 in March, which followed a training camp with the renowned Team Alpha Male, Darren Elkins has decided to move his life to California.

Recently the featherweight contender appeared on Full … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although Team Alpha Members like Joseph Benavidez and Lance Palmer continue to be on good terms with TJ Dillashaw, and have even trained with him, the same cannot be said for Cody Garbrandt.

Since Dillashaw announced he … Read More

By FCF Staff

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for UFC Fight Night 82, and heavyweight contender Roy Nelson led the way.

Nelson was paid $125,000 for his decision win over Jared Rosholt, which included a … Read More

By FCF Staff

Stephen Thompson demonstrated in compelling fashion at UFC Fight Night 82 that he is a legit, welterweight contender, by taking Johny Hendricks out in the opening round.

Hendricks attempted to close the distance and take Thompson down … Read More

By FCF Staff

Johny Hendricks has been reporting recently that his weight is on point for UFC Fight Night 82, and the former welterweight champ made weight this afternoon, apparently, without issue.

Hendricks, who withdrew from UFC 192 last October … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

It looks like Henry Cejudo will be the next man to face Demetrious Johnson, and according to fellow flyweight Ray Borg, the decorated wrestler doesn’t have much of a chance against.

Although the UFC has yet to … Read More

By FCF Staff

The consensus seems to be that Demetrious Johnson will get by Henry Cejudo if the flyweights battle, but Brian Stann believes the latter has a better chance of defeating the champ than most think.

Cejudo worked his … Read More

By FCF Staff

After going 1-2 in his first three UFC bouts, Jussier “Formiga” has done nothing but win, and the flyweight contender says a new found belief in his abilities is a key reason why.

“Formiga” made his way … Read More

By FCF Staff

Just as he did with Jon Jones in 2013, Alexander Gustafsson pushed Daniel Cormier to his limits tonight at UFC 192, but the challenger failed to secure the light-heavyweight title.

Cormier constantly pressured Gustafsson throughout the fight, … Read More

By FCF Staff

Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson have cleared the last hurdle for their main event tomorrow night at UFC 192, as both light-heavyweights made weight this afternoon.

The champion Cormier weighed in at 205, and the challenger Gustafsson … Read More

By FCF Staff

Demetrious Johnson has defended the UFC’s flyweight title six times, and is widely considered to be one of the most complete fighters on the planet, but “Mighty Mouse” can’t shake the criticism that he doesn’t provide exciting … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although some may believe John Dodson could end the reign of flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson at UFC 191, it doesn’t sound like Ray Borg will be putting money down on “The Magician”.

Dodson has been tapped for … Read More

By FCF Staff

UFC Fight Night 73 has received an important, flyweight fight, as the promotion has announced that Dustin Ortiz will battle fellow contender, Ian McCall.

McCall (13-5-1) is looking to get back on track, as he’s coming off … Read More

By FCF Staff

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for UFC 187 on Saturday, and Chris Weidman and Anthony Johnson led the way.

The middleweight champ Weidman earned $500,000 for his first round, stoppage win over Vitor … Read More

By FCF Staff

Daniel Cormier made good on his second chance to win the UFC’s light-heavyweight title tonight in Las Vegas, as the fighter’s vaunted wrestling game proved to be too much for Anthony Johnson.

“Rumble” blasted Cormier on several … Read More

By FCF Staff

UFC 187 will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, and all of the competitors except for one made weight this afternoon.

In the headliner, Anthony Johnson will battle Daniel Cormier for the vacant light-heavyweight title, and the … Read More

By FCF Staff

UFC 187 won’t be short on star power, as the promotion has announced that the May 23rd card will feature two, championship fights, as well as several other high profile bouts.

In the main event, light-heavyweight champion … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although Cody Garbrandt has only competed in five professional fights, when the bantamweight makes his Octagon debut at UFC 182, he’ll be bringing years of experience into the cage.

Since Garbrandt turned pro in 2012, the 23 … Read More

By WSOF (via press release)

LAS VEGAS (Dec. 9, 2014) — Already featuring a star-studded lineup with two championship fights, including welterweight kingpin Rousimar Palhares vs. Jon Fitch and featherweight title holder Rick Glenn vs. Lance Palmer, “World Series of … Read More