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Report: Daniel Cormier Relays PPV Sale Figures For Recent Bouts
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier wants to face Jon Jones again so that he can avenge his only pro loss, and silence questions about his championship, but he also knows the rematch could provide a big pay day as well.… Read More
Daniel Cormier Comments on Return of Jon Jones: “This is The Best News…”
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier’s rivalry with Jon Jones is well documented, but the light-heavyweight champ is happy to hear that the former champ is returning to the UFC.
On Friday, the UFC confirmed that it is reinstating Jones, following… Read More
Daniel Cormier And Jon Jones Exchange Shots on Twitter
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones may have credited Daniel Cormier for his memorable win at UFC 192, but the former light-heavyweight champ and his rival are trading verbal shots once again.
Following Cormier’s thrilling, split decision victory over Alexander Gustafsson… Read More
UFC 192: Alexander Gustafsson Thanks Fans, Uploads Post Fight Pic Following Epic War
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson was bloodied and battered at UFC 192, and “The Mauler” has posted a post-fight pic and a thank you note, following his loss to Daniel Cormier.
Gustafsson and Cormier engaged in one of the… Read More
UFC 192: Daniel Cormier vs. Alexander Gustafsson – Kenny Florian And Michael Bisping Weigh-In
By FCF Staff
UFC 192 will feature Daniel Cormier’s first title defense, as the light-heavyweight champ will take on contender Alexander Gustafsson in the main event.
It’s a compelling match-up, not only because of what’s on the line, but because… Read More
UFC 192: Daniel Cormier Explains Why He’s “Not Afraid” to Strike With Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Although the consensus is that Daniel Cormier’s clearest path to victory at UFC 192 is to work the clinch or take Alexander Gustafsson to the mat, the champ isn’t afraid to stand with the noted striker.
Cormier… Read More
Jon Jones Releases Statement After Reaching Plea Deal
By FCF Staff
After reaching a plea deal with New Mexico authorities, which will keep him out of jail, former UFC champ Jon Jones has released a statement regarding the development.
According to multiple reports, Jones has been sentenced to… Read More
UFC 192: Daniel Cormier Says “The Dirtier The Fight” With Alexander Gustafsson “The Better”
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier is set to take on one of the light-heavyweight division’s most respected strikers in Alexander Gustafsson, and the champ believes he has a plan to take out “The Mauler”.
Cormier is booked to fight Gustafsson… Read More
Javier Mendez: Daniel Cormier Knows “True Validation Won’t Happen” Until he Beats Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier is looking to defend the light-heavyweight title this Saturday at UFC 192, but even if he defeats Alexander Gustafsson, questions will remain about his reign.
Cormier faced his rival and now former champ, Jon Jones,… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson Calls For Higher Fighter Pay, Questions Reebok Deal
By FCF Staff
Not long before he’s booked to challenge Daniel Cormier for the UFC’s light-heavyweight title, Alexander Gustafsson has called for the promotion to compensate its fighters more.
Gustafsson is scheduled to fight Cormier in the main event of… Read More
Report: Jon Jones to Attend Plea Hearing September 29th
By FCF Staff
Former UFC champ Jon Jones will reportedly appear in an Albuquerque court on September 29th to enter a plea, after he was arrested earlier this year for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run incident.
Jones was stripped… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Responds to Daniel Cormier’s Recent Comments
By FCF Staff
After Daniel Cormier raised eyebrows recently by asking why people talk so often about Alexander Gustafsson’s loss to Jon Jones, “The Mauler” has responded to the light-heavyweight champ.
At the UFC’s “Go Big” press conference last week,… Read More
UFC 191: John Lineker And Francisco Rivera Earn “FOTN” Honors
By FCF Staff
Following their thrilling and short battle at UFC 191, Francisco Rivera and John Lineker earned “Fight of the Night” honors.
The bantamweights picked up an extra $50,000 each for the award. The crazy slugfest saw Lineker finish… Read More
UFC 191: Jan Blachowicz to Face Corey Anderson
By FCF Staff
Jan Blachowicz is still fighting at UFC 191, as the promotion has announced he will fight TUF 19 winner, Corey Anderson.
Blachowicz was originally scheduled to fight Anthony Johnson at the September 5th card, however, the latter… Read More
UFC 190: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Says Rematch With “Shogun” Rua is “Very Special”
By FCF Staff
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is returning to the Octagon for the first time in over a year tonight at UFC 190, and the veteran fighter is doing so for a “very special” bout.
Nogueira will be fighting Mauricio… Read More
UFC 192: Daniel Cormier vs. Alexander Gustafsson to Headline
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier finally has a date for his first title defense, as the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight champ will fight Alexander Gustafsson on October 3rd. The fight will headline UFC 192, which will take place… Read More
Dana White Says Alexander Gustafsson Could be Next For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Despite the recent exchanges between Daniel Cormier and Ryan Bader, it looks as though Alexander Gustafsson could be the first man to challenge the newly minted champ.
Cormier won the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 187 last… Read More
UFC FN 68: Tim Boetsch Will be Looking For Stoppage “From Start to Finish”, Despite Switch to Five Round, Main Event
By Kelsey Mowatt
Tim Boetsch has competed in several memorable and pivotal bouts during in his UFC career, but “The Barbarian” knows his next fight is right up there, in terms of its importance.
At UFC Fight Night… Read More
UFC 187: Daniel Cormier And Ryan Bader Have Heated Exchange After “DC’s” Title Victory
By FCF Staff
Following Daniel Cormier’s championship win at UFC 187, he relayed to rival Jon Jones that he’ll be waiting, but that’s not the only feud “DC” currently has going.
Cormier fought through the vicious striking game of Anthony… Read More
UFC 187: Daniel Cormier And Chris Weidman Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier secured the light-heavyweight title tonight at UFC 187, and he also earned an extra $50,000 while doing so.
Cormier battled through the punishing punches and kicks of Anthony Johnson in the main event, and turned… Read More