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UFC FN 89: Joe Soto is Stepping in For Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto
By FCF Staff
Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto’s return to the Octagon has been pushed back, as the UFC has announced that Joe Soto is stepping in for the bantamweight on June 18th.
Yamamoto had been scheduled to fight Chris Beal at… Read More
Demian Maia Makes Case For Why he Should Receive Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Many people believe that if Stephen Thompson gets by Rory MacDonald on June 18th, the vaunted striker will be tapped for a welterweight title fight. Following his most recent victory, however, Demian Maia is making the case for… Read More
UFC FN 89: Ali Bagautinov – Geane Herrera Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 89 has received a flyweight bout, as the promotion has confirmed that Ali Bagautinov will take on Geane Herrerra. The June 18th card will take place at the TD Arena in Ottawa, Ontario.
Bagautinov… Read More
UFC Confirms Robbie Lawler – Tyron Woodley Booked For UFC 201
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Robbie Lawler’s next title defense will take place against Tyron Woodley at UFC 201 on July 30th.
Recently it was reported that the UFC was hoping to book Lawler – Woodley… Read More
UFC Books “Kid” Yamamoto vs. Chris Beal
By FCF Staff
One of Japan’s greatest fighters to date has been added to UFC FN 89, as the promotion has announced Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto will battle American flyweight, Chris Beal.
UFC FN 89 will take place on June 18th… Read More
UFC FN 89: Sean O’Connell – Steve Bosse, Elias Theodorou – Sam Alvey Among List of Bouts Added
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced several more bouts for its June 18th card in Ottawa, Ontario, including a middleweight bout between Elias Theodorou (11-1) and Sam Alvey (25-7).
In addition to that contest, the promotion has… Read More
UFC Books Donald Cerrone – Patrick Cote For Ottawa Card
By FCF Staff
Lightweight contender Donald Cerrone will not be returning to 155 for his next bout, as the UFC has announced that he will battle welterweight Patrick Cote.
The fight will be part of UFC Fight Night 89, which… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Tarec Saffiedine Discusses Decision to Train at Tristar, Rather Than Team Quest
By FCF Staff
Tarec Saffiedine will fight at UFC on FOX 18 next Saturday, and when he does, it will have been three months since he was at his homebase in Temecula, California.
Saffiedine will take on Jake Ellenberger at… Read More
Johny Hendricks Tells Robbie Lawler “I’m Still Coming”
By FCF Staff
Johny Hendricks has some work to do first, but the former welterweight champ has given Robbie Lawler the heads up that he intends to face him for the belt again.
Hendricks, who is scheduled to fight fellow… Read More
TUF 22 Finale: Mike Pierce is “Going Right For The Top”, After Spending Two Years on The Sidelines
By FCF Staff
Mike Pierce will step into the Octagon for the first time in over two years on Friday night, and the rugged wrestler is eager to score a win and get back into the title shot mix.
The… Read More
Report: Jake Ellenberger Says “Too Many People in my Ear” Has Caused Distractions For Welterweight
By FCF Staff
After going 1-4 in his last 5 fights, Jake Ellenberger has decided to enlist the help of fewer people, as he gets set to fight Tarec Saffiedine in January…
Ellenberger is booked to fight the former Strikeforce… Read More
UFC 195: Carlos Condit Had no Doubt He’d “Come Back Stronger” After Serious Knee Injury
By FCF Staff
Carlos Condit went down with a serious knee injury last year, but the perennial contender never lost faith that he’d be a force in the UFC’s welterweight division once again.
Condit had to undergo knee surgery last… Read More
UFC 195: Robbie Lawler Says he Knew Fighter From “The Practice Ring” Would Cause “Trouble”
By FCF Staff
A couple of years ago, not many people were predicting Robbie Lawler would become UFC champ, but “Ruthless” always knew he had the potential to be great.
Lawler has long been regarded as an extremely dangerous fighter,… Read More
Patrick Cote Calls Out Top 15 Welterweights, Jake Ellenberger And Neil Magny Respond
By FCF Staff
Following wins over Josh Burkman and Joe Riggs, Patrick Cote is calling for a fight with a top 15 ranked welterweight, and both Jake Ellenberger and Neil Magny have responded.
Cote stopped Burkman this past August, and… Read More
Report: Tarec Saffiedine And Sage Northcutt to Have Trial Training Runs at Tristar
By FCF Staff
It looks as though the renowned Tristar gym in Montreal, Quebec, will be visited by Sage Northcutt and Tarec Saffiedine in the coming weeks, to see if the UFC fighters are a good fit for the camp.… Read More
UFC 192: Tyron Woodley Wanted to Leave “No Reasonable Doubt” About #1 Contender Status
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley has been handed a title shot, following Johny Hendricks’ withdrawal from UFC 192, but the welterweight wishes he could have scored a big win beforehand.
After it was announced that Hendricks would no longer fight… Read More
UFC 195: Robbie Lawler – Carlos Condit to Headline
By FCF Staff
Carlos Condit will challenge Robbie Lawler next after all, as the UFC has announced that the latter will defend the welterweight title versus “The Natural Born Killer” on January 2nd. The bout will headline UFC 195, which… Read More
Robbie Lawler’s Striking Coach Discusses Evolution of Champ
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler has long been regarded as a dangerous and powerful fighter, but according to his coach, directing that aggression is why “Ruthless” is a world class fighter.
Lawler is coming off a stoppage win over Rory… Read More
UFC FN 73: Chris Camozzi Admits he Might Have to “Start Thinking” About Shooting Takedowns
By FCF Staff
Although Chris Camozzi prefers to put his noted striking skills to work when he fights, after losing his last five UFC bouts, the veteran concedes it may be time to start changing things up.
Camozzi is booked… Read More
UFC 190: Demian Maia Believes he Can Beat Any Welterweight “on a Good Day”
By FCF Staff
Although some folks may have written off Demian Maia as a championship contender, the grappling titan still believes he can defeat any welterweight when he’s at his best.
Maia is booked to fight Neil Magny at UFC… Read More