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NY Commission Confirms Instant Replay is Sanctioned, Played Role in Chris Weidman TKO Ruling
By FCF Staff
Since Chris Weidman’s controversial loss to Gegard Mousasi at UFC 210 it’s been reported that instant replay isn’t sanctioned for use in New York State, but the jurisdiction’s commission says that’s not the case.
During Saturday’s broadcast,… Read More
Michael Bisping Says Chris Weidman Put on an “Oscar Winning Performance” at UFC 210
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman plans to appeal his controversial loss to Gegard Mousasi at UFC 210, but Michael Bisping says the former middleweight champ has no one but himself to blame.
Weidman was ruled ineligible to continue, and handed… Read More
UFC on FOX 24: “Jacare” Souza’s Manager Weighs-In on Fighter’s Pending Free Agency
By FCF Staff
One of the planet’s best middleweights, “Jacare” Souza, will enter free agency following UFC on FOX 24, but the star’s manager says they’re hoping to resign with the promotion.
Souza will take on fellow contender Robert Whittaker… Read More
UFC 210: Daniel Cormier Submits Anthony Johnson, Latter Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier moved to 2-0 against Anthony Johnson tonight at UFC 210, by submitting the feared slugger in the second round.
Johnson took Cormier down in the opening round, and landed a headkick later in the frame,… Read More
UFC 210 Weigh-In Results: Daniel Cormier Makes Weight on Second Attempt
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier may have needed two attempts this morning in Buffalo, New York to make the 205 pounds, but the headliner for UFC 210 remains a championship affair.
The light-heavyweight champ came in at 206.2 pounds on… Read More
UFC 210: Chris Weidman’s Coach Believes Team May Have “Plateaued a Little Bit Before”
By FCF Staff
Following back-to-back losses for Chris Weidman, one of the former middleweight champ’s coaches has admitted that the fighter and his team may have “plateaued a little bit” in the past year or so.
It wasn’t long ago… Read More
UFC FN 106: Vitor Belfort Calls Michael Bisping a “Wimp”, Accuses Champ of Ducking Fights
By FCF Staff
As Michael Bisping prepares to undergo knee surgery, Vitor Belfort is accusing the middleweight champ of ducking the division’s top contenders.
Recently Bisping reported that he’s having minor knee surgery soon, and that he’ll likely be sidelined… Read More
UFC FN 107: Kelvin Gastelum to Battle Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Kelvin Gastelum reported that he’d be interested in fighting Vitor Belfort, and the TUF 17 winner has been booked to fight the legend at UFC Fight Night 107.
Recently the UFC announced the middleweight match-up will headline… Read More
Anthony Johnson’s Open to Bouts at Heavyweight While Waiting For 205 Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson wants to wait for the return of champion Daniel Cormier, before he fights at light-heavyweight again, but “Rumble” would fight at heavyweight in the interim.
Johnson was scheduled to fight Cormier at UFC 206, December… Read More
Vitor Belfort Names Nick Diaz And Anderson Silva as Possibilities For Next Bout
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort is hoping to get back on track in 2017, and the Brazilian star has named Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz as possible opponents for his next bout.
Belfort is coming off a stoppage loss to… Read More
Vitor Belfort Clarifies He’s Not Retiring, Following Social Media Post
By FCF Staff
Following an Instagram post from Vitor Belfort, which referenced ending “this chapter of my life”, the Brazilian star has clarified he’s not retiring from MMA.
Belfort is coming off consecutive, one sided losses to “Jacare” Souza and… Read More
UFC 204: Michael Bisping Survives The “H-Bomb” to Retain The 185 Title
By FCF Staff
Although Dan Henderson dropped Michael Bisping two different times tonight at UFC 204, the legendary fighter failed to add the promotion’s 185 title to his resume.
Henderson battered and bloodied Bisping early on with his feared right… Read More
UFC 204 Weigh-In Results: Michael Bisping & Dan Henderson Are Set For Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 204, which will take place tomorrow night in Manchester, England.
In the main event, Michael Bisping will look to avenge his 2009 KO loss to Dan Henderson, and defend… Read More
UFC 200 Salaries: Brock Lesnar Sets Record For Highest Disclosed Payday
By FCF Staff
The Nevada Commission has released the salary figures for UFC 200, and the numbers confirm that Brock Lesnar received a record payday for the event.
According to the figures that were disclosed to the commission, by the… Read More
UFC 200: Amanda Nunes Storms Through Miesha Tate, Brock Lesnar Scores Win in Return
By FCF Staff
Miesha Tate’s reign as the UFC’s bantamweight champ ended up being a short one, as the rugged vet was quickly taken out by Amanda Nunes at UFC 200.
Nunes cracked Tate with several hard punches not long… Read More
UFC 200 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Hit Their Marks Except Johny Hendricks
By FCF Staff
The weigh-in festivities for UFC 200 are over, and all of the scheduled competitors made weight, except for Johny Hendricks.
Hendricks, who has had issues making weight in the past, came in slightly over at 171.25 for… Read More
UFC 200: Thiago “Marreta” Santos Replacing Derek Brunson
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Derek Brunson has been forced to withdraw from UFC 200, due to issues he’s having with his vision, the promotion has confirmed that Thiago “Marreta” Santos will be replacing him. Brunson was scheduled to… Read More
Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II Official, Jose Aldo to Face Frankie Edgar For Interim FW Title
By FCF Staff
As reported would be the case, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially announced that Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor will battle again on July 9th. The bout will headline UFC 200 which will be hosted by the T-Mobile… Read More
Tim Kennedy Challenges Anderson Silva Again, Willing to Fight Latter at UFC 198
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Anderson Silva will not fight at UFC 198, since the promotion can’t find an opponent for the legend, but Tim Kennedy’s clearly willing to answer the bell.
Silva is reportedly hoping to… Read More
Bellator 153: Patricio “Pitbull” vs. John Teixeira Among Several Bouts Added
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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (March 1, 2016) – The co-main event for “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” is set, with the news that Patricio “Pitbull” Freire (24-3) will compete against John “Macapa” Teixeira (19-1-2) in featherweight… Read More