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UFC 187: Daniel Cormier Secures Light-Heavyweight Crown, Chris Weidman Takes Out Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier made good on his second chance to win the UFC’s light-heavyweight title tonight in Las Vegas, as the fighter’s vaunted wrestling game proved to be too much for Anthony Johnson.
“Rumble” blasted Cormier on several… Read More
UFC 187 Weigh-In Results: Title Fights All Set, Weidman Accuses Belfort of “Cheating”
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, and all of the competitors except for one made weight this afternoon.
In the headliner, Anthony Johnson will battle Daniel Cormier for the vacant light-heavyweight title, and the… Read More
UFC 187: Watch The Official Weigh-Ins Beginning at 7 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 will go down tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nevada, and you can watch the official weigh-ins for the event, right here, beginning at 7 PM/ET.
In the main event, Daniel Cormier will face Anthony Johnson… Read More
UFC 187: Colby Covington Steps in For Sean Strickland
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 187 has undergone another change, as the promotion has announced that Sean Strickland has withdraw from his bout with Mike Pyle due to injury.No details regarding Strickland’s injury were provided.
Stepping in for… Read More
UFC 187: John Makdessi to Face Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
The changes to UFC 187 keep coming, as not long after it was reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov has injured his knee, the promotion has announced John Makdessi will now face Donald Cerrone.
Makdessi (13-3) just fought at… Read More
Brian Stann Calls on Jon Jones to “Think More”, Consider “Consequences”
By FCF Staff
As the fall out continues from Jon Jones’ arrest last weekend, and the former champ continues to endure widespread criticism, one of his former teammates has weighed in on the situation.
Retired fighter and UFC commentator Brian… Read More
Report: UFC’s Khabib Nurmagomedov Incurs Knee Injury
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC 187 has lost another of the card’s initial bouts, as according to reports, Khabib Nurmagomedov has injured his knee and likely will have to withdraw.
The renowned grappler was scheduled to fight… Read More
Report: Reebok Ends Sponsorship of Jon Jones Following Arrest
By FCF Staff
On Tuesday it was announced that Jon Jones has been stripped of the UFC’s light-heavyweight title, following his arrest this past weekend, and now the fighter has reportedly lost one of his biggest sponsorships.
According to reports,… Read More
UFC 187: Daniel Cormier Says Jon Jones “Beat Himself”
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier has made it clear over the years that he doesn’t care for Jon Jones, but following the latter’s arrest, and the UFC’s decision to strip “Bones” of the light-heavyweight title, “DC” isn’t insulting his rival.… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Says Jon Jones “Should Focus on His Pending Legal Matters”
By FCF Staff
Until Tuesday, no members of the UFC brass had commented publicly on Jon Jones’ recent arrest, but Dana White appeared on the latest edition of “UFC Tonight” to discuss the situation.
Yesterday, the UFC announced that it… Read More
Jon Jones Says he Has “Soul Searching” to do After Arrest, Being Stripped of UFC Title
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones hadn’t commented publicly on his recent arrest in Albuquerque, but following the UFC’s decision to suspend the fighter and strip him of the light-heavyweight title, “Bones” has made a statement.
Late on Tuesday, the UFC… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Appears in Court, no Travel Restrictions Have Been Imposed on UFC Champ
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones appeared in an Albuquerque court on Tuesday, after receiving a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident, and the UFC champ reportedly remains free to travel.
Jones turned himself into authorities on Monday, and posted $2,500 bail,… Read More
UFC Champ Jon Jones Released After Posting Bail
By FCF Staff
After turning himself into Albuquerque authorities, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has been released from custody, after posting bail.
According to a report from the Albuquerque based, KOB 4 , the 27 year-old fighter posted $2,500 bail,… Read More
(Updated) Report: Jon Jones to Turn Himself in After Arrest Warrant Issued
By FCF Staff
Following the issuing of an arrest warrant for Jon Jones, the Albuquerque police are reporting that the UFC light-heavyweight champ has made arrangements to turn himself in.
On Sunday, it was reported that Jones was being sought… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Officially a Suspect in Hit-And-Run Accident, UFC Releases Statement
By FCF Staff
After Albuquerque police relayed that Jon Jones was being sought for questioning, in regards to a hit-and-run accident, the authorities are reporting the UFC champ is now a suspect.
On Sunday, it was reported that police wanted… Read More
Report: UFC Champ Jon Jones Sought For Questioning in Hit-And-Run Investigation
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones is reportedly being sought by Albuquerque authorities for questioning in regards to a hit-and-run, car accident, which took place on Sunday.
The UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion, who is currently scheduled to fight Anthony Johnson on May… Read More
Bellator Announces Signing of UFC Vet Phil Davis
By FCF Staff
Bellator has added another notable and established fighter to its roster, as the promotion has announced that it has signed UFC vet Phil Davis to a multi-fight deal.
The signing comes not long after Davis dropped a… Read More
Chris Weidman Talks Super Fight With Jon Jones: “Who’s The True King of New York?”
By FCF Staff
Since there’s been indications recently that professional MMA could finally be legalized in New York sooner than later, Chris Weidman is already campaigning for some historic fights in his home state.
The UFC Middleweight Champion recently spoke… Read More
UFC Confirms Rousey-Correia, Rua-Nogueira Set For August 1st
By FCF Staff
As reported earlier in the week, Ronda Rousey’s next title defence will go down on August 1st versus Bethe Correia.
On Friday, the promotion confirmed that the bantamweight fight will headline UFC 190, which will take place… Read More
UFC Books Uriah Hall vs. Rafael Natal
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 187 continues to grow, as the promotion has announced that Uriah Hall will fight middleweight Rafael Natal at the May 23rd card.
Hall (10-4) has won three straight bouts now since he was… Read More