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UFC 174: Kajan Johnson-Tae Hyun Bang Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
Although Kajan Johnson won’t be competing on the TUF Nations Finale card next week, the show’s competitor has been booked to fight Tae Hyun Bang at UFC 174.
The June 14th card will be hosted by Vancouver’s… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson’s Star Continues to Rise With Jaw Dropping Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite the fact Demetrious Johnson had defended the flyweight title twice, and was coming off an impressive tap-out victory over John Moraga, the champ still had his fair share of critics heading into UFC on… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson, Faber, Barboza and Castillo Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson not only recorded his third title defense at UFC on FOX 9 in Sacramento, but the flyweight champ earned “Knockout of the Night” for his emphatic stoppage win over Joseph Benavidez.
Johnson crushed Benavidez with… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson Flattens Benavidez, Faber Taps Out McDonald
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson demonstrated to his critics that he in fact has considerable stopping power tonight at UFC on FOX 9, as the flyweight champ needed just over two minutes to KO rugged contender Joseph Benavidez.
Johnson floored… Read More
UFC on FOX 9 Weigh-In Results: Johnson and Benavidez on Target for Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 9 card, which will go down at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.
The card will feature flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson taking on Joseph… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson and Benavidez Weigh in on Rematch
By FCF Staff
Considering their abilities and how competitive their first meeting was, it’s not surprising that Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez have been booked to fight again at UFC on FOX 9, Saturday. In their first meeting last September… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Pettis-Thomson Postponed, Johnson-Benavidez Headlining
By FCF Staff
Just over a month before Anthony Pettis was scheduled to defend the lightweight title versus Josh Thomson at UFC on FOX 9, the promotion has announced that the bout has been postponed, due to the champion being… Read More
UFC on FOX 8: Johnson, Guillard, Herman and Smith Pick Up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson defended his title at last night’s UFC on FOX 8 card in Seattle, and also picked up “Submission of the Night”. Johnson earned the award and an additional $50,000 for his fifth round,… Read More
UFC on FOX 8 Weigh-In Results: Johnson and Moraga Set For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson and John Moraga both made weight this afternoon in Seattle, Washington, to greenlight their UFC on FOX 8 headliner tomorrow night. Both Johnson and Moraga tipped the scales at 124.5 pounds.
While… Read More
Johnson-McCall Semi-Final Rematch Booked For June 8th
By FCF Staff
Following their much discussed, majority draw at the second UFC on FX card earlier this month, Zuffa officials have announced today that the rematch between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall will take place June 8th.
The bout,… Read More
Scoring Error Changes Johnson-McCall Ruling To Majority Draw, Future Rematch
By FCF Staff
Much of the MMA world was in shock after the UFC on FX 2 flyweight (125 pounds) fight between Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson and Ian “Uncle Creepy” McCall was declared a split-decision win for Johnson. It turns… Read More
Cruz and Johnson On Weight for UFC Live 6
By FCF Staff
UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz and challenger Demetrious Johnson both made weight this afternoon in Washington D.C. to green light their five round title fight tomorrow night. Both men came in at 135 pounds for the… Read More
Cruz to Defend Against Johnson, Faber to Fight Bowles
By FCF Staff
The wave of fight confirmations for the UFC fall schedule is continuing, as the promotion has announced that bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will look to defend his title against Demetrious Johnson, at the October… Read More
ONE Championship to Hold Four U.S. Cards in 2024
By FCF Staff
After holding an event in the United States for the first time earlier this year, ONE Championship has announced that the promotion will hold several cards in the U.S. next year.
Recently, the Asia-based promotion announced that… Read More
ONE X Main Card Results
By FCF Staff
ONE X Main Card Results:
- Angela Lee def. Stamp Fairtex via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:50 – to retain atomweight title
- Demetrious Johnson def. Rodtang Jitmuangnon via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2,
Longtime Contender Joseph Benavidez Retires From Fighting
By FCF Staff
One of the best flyweights of all time is walking away from the game, as Joseph Benavidez has retired at the age of 37.
The longtime, flyweight contender, who also recorded noteworthy wins as a bantamweight, recently… Read More
Former Champ Kyoji Horiguchi Signs With Bellator
By FCF Staff
Bellator has bolstered its roster, as recently Scott Coker announced that the promotion has signed decorated bantamweight, Kyoji Horiguchi.
Recently, Horiguchi reported that he is no longer signed with RIZIN and that he was a free agent. Since… Read More
Jimmy Flick Announces Retirement, Following Successful UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Eyebrows are likely being raised throughout MMA, following Jimmy Flick’s surprising announcement that he’s retiring from fighting.
Flick, who earned a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus in his UFC debut this past December, recently announced he’s retiring… Read More
ONE on TNT: Card’s Headliners Comment on Today’s Fights
By FCF Staff
ONE Championship recently held a press conference, ahead of the promotion’s card today in Sinagpore, which will air in the United States on TNT.
The event will feature former UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson challenging ONE flyweight… Read More
Mike Brown Heaps Praise on “Grossly Underrated” Kyoji Horiguchi
By FCF Staff
Kyoji Horiguchi has gone 10-1 since he exited the UFC in 2016, and has impressed MMA insiders and hardcore fans here in North America. But, his coach Mike Brown believes Horiguchi remains an extremely, underappreciated fighter.
Horiguchi… Read More