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UFC 182: Myles Jury Says “Timing is Everything” as Pivotal Opportunity Arrives
By FCF Staff
It may have taken Myles Jury a bit longer to receive a huge, high profile fight than his record warrants, but the rising lightweight isn’t dwelling on what’s transpired, as he gets set to fight Donald Cerrone.… Read More
Report: UFC’s Joe Lauzon to Fight Al Iaquinta Next
By FCF Staff
After having to drop out of a November 15th bout with Diego Sanchez, due to a rib injury, it looks like Joe Lauzon has been booked to fight rising lightweight, Al Iaquinta next.
The two will square… Read More
“Myles Jury Day” Held by UFC Lightweight Contender’s Hometown
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive, stoppage win over Takanori Gomi last month, undefeated lightweight Myles Jury has been honored by his hometown of Hazel Park.
The Michigan city held “Myles Jury Day” on Tuesday to celebrate the 25 year-old’s… Read More
UFC 177: Danny Castillo Says There’s “No Way” Career’s Been Similar to Tony Ferguson’s
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson and Danny Castillo both made their UFC debuts in 2011, the latter says that’s only similarities the two share in terms of their careers.
Castillo is set to fight Ferguson at UFC 177 this… Read More
UFC FN 51: Gleison Tibau to Take on Piotr Hallman
By FCF Staff
Following Gleison Tibau’s decision win over Pat Healy at UFC Fight Night 45, the lightweight vet has been booked to face Piotr Hallman.
The two will square off at UFC Fight Night 51, which will go down… Read More
WSOF’s Melvin Guillard Posts Photos of Destroyed Car Following Crash
By FCF Staff
Melvin Guillard and his wife have had a considerable scare, less than a month out from when he is scheduled to fight, as the lightweight’s car was destroyed in a recent crash.
Guillard, who is booked to… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Daron Cruickshank to Battle Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 12 has picked up a notable lightweight fight, as Daron Cruickshank will take on Jorge Masvidal at the July 26th card.
The upcoming event will be hosted by the SAP Center in San Jose,… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Dennis Bermudez vs. Clay Guida Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC on FOX 12 has received a notable featherweight fight, as Dennnis Bermudez will battle fellow, top ten ranked contender Clay Guida.
The July 26th event will be hosted by the San Jose’s SAP… Read More
WSOF 11: Jon Fitch vs. Jake Shields, Melvin Guillard vs. “JZ” Cavalcante Booked
By FCF Staff
Since Rousimar Palhares is unable to fight Jon Fitch at WSOF 11 on July 5th, as expected, newly signed Jake Shields will battle his fellow UFC veteran.
News of the match-up is being reported by multiple outlets… Read More
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Melvin Guillard
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, it didn’t take UFC veteran Melvin Guillard long to find a new employer, as the powerful lightweight has announced he’s signed with World Series of Fighting.
Guillard was released by the UFC recently, following a… Read More
Report: Melvin Guillard “Happy” About UFC Release, Hopes to Make “Way More” Fighting Elsewhere
By FCF Staff
After holding down a UFC roster spot for approximately nine years, Melvin Guillard apparently isn’t upset about the promotion’s decision to release him. Guillard was let go by the UFC recently, after his unanimous decision to Michael Johnson… Read More
Report: Melvin Guillard Released by UFC
By FCF Staff
After losing by unanimous decision to Michael Johnson earlier this month, and winning just one fight in his last five contests, Melvin Guillard has reportedly been released by the UFC.
News of Guillard’s release, who made his… Read More
UFC FN 37: Alexander Gustafsson Takes Out Jimi Manuwa
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson did his part to lock up a rematch with light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones today, as the #1 contender stopped Jimi Manuwa in the second round at UFC FN 37.
Gustafsson took the heavy handed Manuwa… Read More
UFC FN 37 Weigh-In Results: Gustafsson and Manuwa Make Weight for Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors made weight today for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night card in London, England, including headliners Alexander Gustafsson and Jimi Manuwa.
The #1 light-heavyweight contender Gustafsson (15-2) came in at 204 pounds for the main… Read More
UFC 173: Tony Ferguson-Katsunori Kikuno Bout Verbally Agreed To
By FCF Staff
The May 24th, UFC 173 card has a new lightweight addition, as the promotion has announced that Tony Ferguson and Katsunori Kikuno have verbally agreed to fight at the upcoming event.
UFC 173 will be hosted by… Read More
UFC 168: Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 168 card in Las Vegas, and not surprisingly, Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman led the way.
The former middleweight champ Silva earned $600,000, according… Read More
UFC 168: Weidman Defends Title With Gruesome Win Over Silva, Rousey Takes Out Tate
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman defended the middleweight title tonight at UFC 168 in Las Vegas, but once again, his victory over Anderson Silva ended in shocking circumstances.
Weidman rocked Silva in the opening round, and proceeded to land several… Read More
UFC 168 Weigh-In Results: Weidman And Silva Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 168 tomorrow night, which will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Anderson Silva will attempt to regain the middleweight… Read More
Joe Lauzon Has Mixed Emotions About Defeating Mac Danzig But MMA is “Survival of the Fittest”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into UFC on FOX 9, Joe Lauzon was in unchartered waters, as for the first time in his pro career he was coming off consecutive defeats. Following his decision loss to Jim Miller… Read More
BAMMA 14: Finalized Card Released For December 14th Event
By BAMMA (via press release)
(December 4th.13) Europe’s flagship Mixed Martial Arts promotion, BAMMA, hits Birmingham’s LG Arena for its Christmas event on 14th December to present a stunning night of fights to round off the year. BAMMA… Read More