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Henry Cejudo Calls Out Tim Elliott
By FCF Staff
Although Henry Cejudo is ranked substantially higher than Tim Elliott in the flyweight ranks, the decorated wrestler is calling for a bout with the rugged vet.
Cejudo is coming off a decision win over Anthony Pettis, and… Read More
UFC Adds Justin Gaethje – Dustin Poirier Bout to Spring Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will fight in headliner of an April 14th, UFC on FOX card.
The location and venue for the event has yet to be… Read More
UFC FN 120: Dustin Poirier & Matt Brown Score Stoppage Wins
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 120, which took place in Norfolk, Virginia.
In the main event, Dustin Poirier earned a stoppage win over Anthony Pettis, who tapped out due to an apparent rib injury… Read More
UFC 213 Payroll: Alistair Overeem Leads The Way
By FCF Staff
The fighter payroll for this past weekend’s UFC 213 card has been released, and decorated heavyweight Alistair Overeem led the way.
According to the figures that the Nevada Commission has released, Overeem earned $800,000 for his decision… Read More
UFC 213: Robert Whittaker Takes Interim Middleweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 213 card, which saw Robert Whittaker win the interim middleweight title, by earning a decision win over Yoel Romero.
Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes did not fight Valentina Shevchenko as scheduled,… Read More
UFC 213 Weigh-In Results: Amanda Nunes & Valentina Shevchenko Are Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 213, which will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes will battle Valentina Shevchenko for a second time. Nunes won their… Read More
UFC 212: Max Holloway Says “You See What You Get” With Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo has fought just two times since 2014, Max Holloway isn’t concerned the featherweight champ will have a bag of new tricks tonight.
Holloway will face Aldo in the main event of UFC 212, which… Read More
Charles Oliveira Receives 60 Day Suspension Following UFC 210 Win
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira’s victory celebration at UFC 210 last weekend has reportedly landed him a 60 day suspension.
The noted submission artist tapped out Will Brooks in the opening round with a rear-naked-choke, and then proceeded to climb… Read More
UFC 212: Jose Aldo Fires Back at Max Holloway, Following Latter’s Threat to “Take Over” Rio de Janeiro
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo didn’t have to engage in too much trash talk leading up to his bout last summer with Frankie Edgar, but things are different this time around, as he gets set to face Max Holloway.
Aldo… Read More
UFC 212: Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway Official
By FCF Staff
As expected, featherweight champion Jose Aldo will take on interim champ Max Holloway at UFC 212, June 3rd.
Recently it was reported that the promotion was planning to book the bout for that date, and now the… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo – Max Holloway Fight Planned For UFC 212
By FCF Staff
According to reports, the unification featherweight title fight between Jose Aldo and Max Holloway will take place June 3rd, at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro.
Holloway secured the interim title in December by stopping Anthony Pettis… Read More
Firas Zahabi Weighs-In on Ronda Rousey’s Striking, Coaching of Edmond Tarverdyan
By FCF Staff
Edmond Tarverdyan has taken a lot of heat from observers, following Ronda Rousey’s loss at UFC 207, and recently Firas Zahabi weighed in on the situation.
Amanda Nunes immediately rocked Rousey with a punches at the recent… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Announces Return to Welterweight
By FCF Staff
After losing consecutive fights to Eddie Alvarez and Tony Ferguson, Rafael dos Anjos has announced that he’s leaving the lightweight division to compete at 170 pounds once again.
Dos Anjos (25-9) won the UFC’s lightweight title in… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo Says Max Holloway,UFC 208 Fight Isn’t Happening, Believes He’ll be Booked For Interim 155 Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo has likely caused a big time stir throughout the MMA world, as the UFC’s featherweight champ is reporting the promotion is trying to book him for an interim 155 title fight.
Since Max Holloway won… Read More
Max Holloway Still Plans to Meet With UFC Brass, Before Committing to UFC 208 Bout With Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo informed the media on Monday that he’s defending his featherweight title at UFC 208. But, the man who is supposed to fight him next, Max Holloway, has yet to commit.
Holloway secured the interim 145… Read More
UFC 208: Jose Aldo Says He’s Fighting at February Card, Even if Max Holloway Passes on Bout
By FCF Staff
Max Holloway has repeatedly accused Jose Aldo of ducking him, but the featherweight champ says he’s already committed to fighting the contender at UFC 208. In fact, Aldo says he’s fighting at the upcoming card, even if… Read More
UFC 206: Cub Swanson “Took Offense” to Betting Line Odds For Bout With Doo Ho Choi
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson was the underdog heading into his bout last night with Doo Ho Choi, and clearly the dangerous vet enjoyed proving the oddsmakers wrong.
Swanson faced the rising featherweight on the main card of… Read More
Edson Barboza Says His “Evil” Leg Kicks Are Why He’s Having Trouble Finding a Fight
By FCF Staff
As 2016 comes to a close, Edson Barboza doesn’t have another fight booked, and the lightweight contender is questioning whether it’s because of his vaunted leg kicks.
Barboza is coming off a decision win over Gilbert Melendez,… Read More
Conor McGregor Speaks Out on Being “Stripped” of Featherweight Title
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that Conor McGregor has “relinquished” the featherweight title, but the man who held two titles at once, has a different take on what took place.
Last week the UFC announced that the upcoming,… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Coach Says UFC’s Decision Regarding 145 Title “Shortsighted”
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that Conor McGregor has vacated the featherweight title, and that Jose Aldo is once again the undisputed champ, and the Irish star’s coach isn’t pleased with how things unfolded.
Before and after McGregor… Read More