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UFC Adds Khabib Nurmagomedov – Edson Barboza Bout to December Schedule
By FCF Staff
UFC 219 has received a high stakes, lightweight fight, as the promotion’s announced that Khabib Nurmagomedov will face Edson Barboza at the event.
The December 30th card will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,… Read More
UFC 216 Weigh-In Results: Kevin Lee Needs Extra Time, But Makes Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee needed just over an extra hour to make the 155 pound limit for his interim title fight tomorrow with Tony Ferguson, but card’s headliner is official.
Lee initially came in at 156 pounds for the… Read More
UFC 216: Kevin Lee Says Tony Ferguson is “Getting Hurt” in Bouts, Won’t be Able to Recover From His Attacks
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee understands that Tony Ferguson is a very dangerous fighter, but the rising lightweight says “El Cucuy” won’t be able to deal with the offence he brings on Saturday.
Lee will face Ferguson for the interim… Read More
UFC 216: Kevin Lee Says Tony Ferguson & Conor McGregor Should Have “Caught me When I Was Young”
By FCF Staff
Although Kevin Lee is only 24 year’s old, the rising lightweight’s warned Tony Ferguson and Conor McGregor they should have fought him when he first entered the UFC.
Since Lee joined the UFC in 2014, he’s gone… Read More
UFC 213 Weigh-In Results: Amanda Nunes & Valentina Shevchenko Are Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 213, which will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes will battle Valentina Shevchenko for a second time. Nunes won their… Read More
UFC 213: Betting Preview And Form Guide
From a strictly Nevadan perspective, Las Vegas is unrivalled in its ability to whip up a frenzy on fight night. Paradise, an adjacent city, has generally been overlooked when it comes to hosting UFC history in the making. That was… Read More
TUF 26 to Crown UFC’s Inaugural Women’s Flyweight Champ
By FCF Staff
As expected, the 26th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter’ will feature women flyweights, and the competition will determine the promotion’s first ever, woman champion at 125 pounds.
The confirmation comes days after a press release was… Read More
Steve Bosse vs. Jared Cannonier Added to UFC July Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book bouts for International Fight Week in early July, as the promotion’s announced that Steve Bosse will take on #15 ranked, 205’er Jared Cannonier.
The bout will be part of the TUF 25… Read More
UFC 209 Fighter Payouts: Mark Hunt And Alistair Overeem Lead Way
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payout figures for Saturday’s UFC 209 card, and heavyweight vets Mark Hunt and Alistair Overeem led the way.
According to the numbers that were disclosed to the NSAC, by… Read More
UFC 209 Weigh-In Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov Unable to Compete Due to Medical Issues
By FCF Staff
UFC 209 has been dealt a disastrous blow, as the promotion has confirmed that Khabib Nurmagomedov will not fight Tony Ferguson, due to medical issues.
Earlier on Friday it was reported that Nurmagomedov had gone to a… Read More
UFC 209: Tony Ferguson Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Will Retire “When I’m Done With Him”
By FCF Staff
Not only does Tony Ferguson plan to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first defeat on Saturday night at UFC 209, but “El Cucuy” says the lightweight won’t want to fight again, after they battle.
Ferguson and Nurmagomedov are… Read More
Mark Godbeer Reports Todd Duffee Has Withdrawn From UFC 209 Bout
By FCF Staff
According to Mark Godbeer, the UFC is looking for a new opponent for him to face on March 4th, as the heavyweight’s reporting Todd Duffee has withdrawn from their fight.
The heavyweights were scheduled to fight at… Read More
UFC Adds Ed Herman vs. Igor Pokrajac to March Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for its March 4th card, as the promotion has confirmed light-heavyweight Igor Pokrajac will take on Ed Herman.
UFC 209 will take place on that date at the T-Mobile Arena… Read More
UFC 207 Fighters Purses: Ronda Rousey Leads Way With $3 Million Payout
By FCF Staff
UFC 207 featured the long awaited return of Ronda Rousey, and the star reportedly earned $3 million dollars, for what turned out to be a short and devastating night.
Rousey was quickly taken out by bantamweight champ… Read More
UFC 207: Cain Velasquez Deemed Unfit to Fight by Commission
By FCF Staff
Following Cain Velasquez’s revelation that he plans to undergo back surgery in early January, the Nevada Commission has ruled the heavyweight is unfit to fight Fabricio Werdum on Friday.
Recently the UFC posted the following statement on… Read More
UFC 207: Cain Velasquez Insists He’s “Ready to Win” Despite Upcoming Surgery
By FCF Staff
Following a rumor that Cain Velasquez is withdrawing from UFC 207 next weekend, the former heavyweight champ insists he’s ready to fight and defeat Fabricio Werdum.
Recently Velasquez disclosed to ESPN that he will undergo back surgery… Read More
TUF 24 Finale Payouts: Tim Elliott Earns $100K For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Timothy Elliott came up short in his bid to win the UFC’s flyweight title on Saturday, but the veteran fighter did earn one of the card’s biggest payouts.
Elliott faced champion Demetrious Johnson at the TUF 24… Read More
TUF 24 Finale: Demetrious Johnson Comments on Herb Dean’s Calls to Improve Position
By FCF Staff
The wrestling and grappling of Demetrious Johnson ruled the day at the TUF 24 Finale, but the flyweight champ and referee Herb Dean clearly weren’t on the same page.
Johnson took on TUF 24 winner Timothy Elliott… Read More
TUF 24 Finale Weigh-In Results: Demetrious Johnson And Timothy Elliott Are Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins are over for the TUF 24 Finale, and all of the card’s competitors have made weight.
In Saturday’s headliner, flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson will take on TUF 24 winner, Timothy Elliott.
Here are the weigh-in… Read More
Cody Garbrandt Says a Win at UFC 207 Makes Him “FOTY”
By FCF Staff
If Cody Garbrandt closes out the year by defeating Dominick Cruz, the heavy handed bantamweight believes he should receive “Fighter of the Year” honors.
Garbrandt will take on the renowned champ at UFC 207, which will take… Read More