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UFC FN 62: Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare New Headliner
By FCF Staff
Since Raphael Assuncao will no longer fight Urijah Faber at UFC Fight Night 62, due to an ankle injury, the UFC has announced that a welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Ryan LaFlare will headline the event.… Read More
UFC FN 62: Andre Fili vs. Godofredo “Pepey”, Shayna Bazler vs. Amanda Nunes Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed two more bouts for its March 21st Fight Night card in Rio de Janeiro, as featherweight Andre Fili will take on Godofredo “Pepey”, and bantamweight Shayna Bazler will battle Amanda Nunes.
Fili (14-2)… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Conor McGregor Could Lock up Title Shot at UFC FN 59, Discusses TJ Dillashaw’s Next Fight
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is set to fight Dennis Siver in just over a couple of weeks time, and as expected, if the rising featherweight defeats the latter, he’ll lock up a title fight.
McGregor will battle Siver in… Read More
UFC 182: Cody Garbrandt is “Where I Want to Be” as Prospect’s Octagon Debut Nears
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Cody Garbrandt has only competed in five professional fights, when the bantamweight makes his Octagon debut at UFC 182, he’ll be bringing years of experience into the cage.
Since Garbrandt turned pro in… Read More
WSOF 16: Two Matchups Added To Saturday’s NBCSN Live Telecast
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (Dec. 9, 2014) — Already featuring a star-studded lineup with two championship fights, including welterweight kingpin Rousimar Palhares vs. Jon Fitch and featherweight title holder Rick Glenn vs. Lance… Read More
UFC 181: Robbie Lawler Leads The Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler had a big night at UFC 181, as the punishing striker not only laid claim to the promotion’s welterweight belt, he led the way in terms of salaries.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released… Read More
UFC 181: Robbie Lawler Grinds Out Razor Thin, Championship Win
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler came back from being outscored and outwrestled by Johny Hendricks tonight at UFC 181, to score a razor thin, split decision win.
Lawler came out firing to begin the fight, but Hendricks weathered the storm,… Read More
UFC 181 Weigh-In Results: Card’s Title Fights Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
UFC 181 will feature two title fights as scheduled, as all of the competitors for the card’s feature attractions made weight today in Las Vegas.
Welterweight champion, and headliner, Johny Hendricks came in at 170 pounds for… Read More
UFC FN 54: Raphael Assuncao Plans to Stay “Humble”, Despite Seven Fight Winning Streak and Contender Status
By FCF Staff
If not for Dominick Cruz’s triumphant return to the Octagon last month, Raphael Assuncao may have locked up a title shot last night at UFC Fight Night 54, but instead, the surging bantamweight isn’t sure what’s next.… Read More
Martin Kampmann Lands Team Alpha Male Coaching Job
By FCF Staff
Earlier in the year it was reported that Martin Kampmann was a strong candidate to become Team Alpha Male’s next head coach, and now Urijah Faber has announced the fighter’s landed the job.
Faber relayed Kampmann’s hiring… Read More
BattleGrounds MMA: Jesse Taylor, Joe Ray Enter Eight-Man PPV Tourney
By BattleGroundsMMA (via press release)
TULSA, OK (Sept. 16, 2014) – Submission ace Jesse “JT Money” Taylor (27-10) and red-hot finisher Joe Ray (11-3) have entered the highly-anticipated BattleGrounds MMA one-night, eight-man, welterweight (170 pounds) tournament… Read More
WWE’s Jim Ross & Chael Sonnen To Call BattleGrounds MMA Action
By BattleGrounds MMA (via press release)
TULSA, OK (Sept. 4, 2014) – Two consummate performers in WWE Hall of FamerJim Ross and recently retired UFC superstar Chael Sonnen have teamed up to form what is bound to… Read More
UFC 177: TJ Dillashaw Believes There’s “More Pressure” on Renan Barao After Memorable Defeat
By FCF Staff
When you defeat a man who is widely considered to be one of the planet’s best, pound-for-pound fighters, who in addition, hadn’t lost in 33 straight fights, people are going to do a lot of… Read More
UFC FN 51: Russell Doane to Face Iuri Alcantara
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 51 has a new addition, as the promotion has announced that bantamweight Russell Doane will fight Iuri Alcantara at the upcoming event.
The September 13th card will be hosted by the… Read More
UFC Champ Jose Aldo Blasts Chad Mendes in Open Letter
By FCF Staff
As Jose Aldo continues to recover from the injury, which pulled him from the eventually doomed UFC 176, the featherweight champ has taken time to write a fiery letter to Chad Mendes.
The pound-for-pound contender wrote the… Read More
Report: WSOF 11, UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale Draw Strong Ratings
By FCF Staff
It was a busy weekend of MMA action and according to reports, WSOF 11, UFC 175 and the TUF 19 Finale all drew strong ratings.
On Saturday, World Series of Fighting’s eleventh event was broadcast on NBC… Read More
UFC 175: Chris Weidman Outscores Lyoto Machida, Ronda Rousey Cruises Through Alexis Davis
By FCF Staff
Despite a thrilling effort from Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman continued to demonstrate why he is one of the sport’s fastest rising stars at UFC 175, by handing the former champ a decision loss.
Weidman outstruck and outwrestled… Read More
UFC 175 Weigh-In Results: Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida on the Mark
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 175, which will go down at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The card will feature middleweight champion Chris Weidman taking on Lyoto Machida, and bantamweight… Read More
WSOF 10: Nick LoBosco Plans to Prove “I’m the Next Best Thing” Versus Lance Palmer
By Kelsey Mowatt
Nick LoBosco may not be a familiar name with casual, or even some die hard MMA fans just yet, but the undefeated lightweight is looking to change all that at World Series of Fighting 10.… Read More
BattleGrounds MMA ‘O.N.E.’ to Air Live on PPV on New Oct. 3 Date
By BattleGrounds MMA (via press release)
TULSA, OK (June 17, 2014) – The public has spoken and BattleGrounds MMA (www.battlegroundsone.com) has listened. Due to popular demand, the promotion led by Olympic wrestling gold medalist Kenny Monday will… Read More