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UFC 215: Demetrious Johnson Says UFC is Holding “Too Many” Events
By FCF Staff
Many fans and observers have argued in recent years that the UFC is promoting too many events, and the promotion’s flyweight champ agrees with that sentiment.
Demetrious Johnson is booked to defend the 125 title against Ray… Read More
Floyd Mayweather Concedes if Conor McGregor Goes 12 Rounds It’s “a Victory For Him”
By FCF Staff
Many people have argued that if Conor McGregor goes the distance with Floyd Mayweather, the UFC champ will be the victor in many people’s eyes, and the undefeated boxer doesn’t disagree.
Although McGregor has won two UFC… Read More
UFC 215 Predictions & What’s Next for “Mighty Mouse”
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson returns to the Octagon at UFC 215 on Saturday, September 9th vs. Ray Borg. “The Tazmexican Devil”, (11-2) called for a title shot after his decision over Jussier “Formiga” and the UFC matchmakers listened.
Mighty… Read More
Malignaggi Joins McGregor Camp, But Will it Help the UFC Champion Fulfill His Promise?
Having concluded their loud and confrontational promotional tour, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have now returned to training, looking to sharpen up and hone their skills before the big showdown on August 26 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,… Read More
UFC 213: Anthony Pettis Says he Was “Too Focused on Wrestling”
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis has just one win in his last five fights, and the former champ says focusing too much on his wrestling, is a key reason why.
Pettis will take on rugged, lightweight vet Jim Miller tonight,… Read More
UFC Books Yoel Romero – Robert Whittaker Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Yoel Romero will not fight middleweight champ Michael Bisping next, but he will face Robert Whittaker for an interim belt.
The UFC has announced that Romero and Whittaker will battle on July 8th, at UFC 213, for… Read More
TUF 26 to Crown UFC’s Inaugural Women’s Flyweight Champ
By FCF Staff
As expected, the 26th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter’ will feature women flyweights, and the competition will determine the promotion’s first ever, woman champion at 125 pounds.
The confirmation comes days after a press release was… Read More
Steve Bosse vs. Jared Cannonier Added to UFC July Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book bouts for International Fight Week in early July, as the promotion’s announced that Steve Bosse will take on #15 ranked, 205’er Jared Cannonier.
The bout will be part of the TUF 25… Read More
UFC 209 Fighter Payouts: Mark Hunt And Alistair Overeem Lead Way
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payout figures for Saturday’s UFC 209 card, and heavyweight vets Mark Hunt and Alistair Overeem led the way.
According to the numbers that were disclosed to the NSAC, by… Read More
UFC Adds Ed Herman vs. Igor Pokrajac to March Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for its March 4th card, as the promotion has confirmed light-heavyweight Igor Pokrajac will take on Ed Herman.
UFC 209 will take place on that date at the T-Mobile Arena… Read More
UFC 207 Fighters Purses: Ronda Rousey Leads Way With $3 Million Payout
By FCF Staff
UFC 207 featured the long awaited return of Ronda Rousey, and the star reportedly earned $3 million dollars, for what turned out to be a short and devastating night.
Rousey was quickly taken out by bantamweight champ… Read More
UFC 207: Amanda Nunes Destroys Ronda Rousey, Cody Garbrandt Takes Title From Dominick Cruz
By FCF Staff
Amanda Nunes spoiled the return of Ronda Rousey tonight, and did so in dominant fashion at UFC 207.
Nunes rocked Rousey moments into the bout with hard jabs and rights, and finished the fight before the 60… Read More
UFC 207 Weigh-In Results: Nunes & Rousey Set For Headliner, Hendricks Misses Weight Again
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for Friday’s UFC 207 card in Las Vegas have weighed in, and both Johny Hendricks and Ray Borg have reportedly missed weight.
The December 30th event will be headlined by a bantamweight fight… Read More
Dana White Confirms UFC 207 Will be Mike Goldberg’s Last as Promotion’s Announcer
By FCF Staff
Dana White has confirmed that the man who has called UFC events for almost 20 years, Mike Goldberg, will not be returning to the promotion next year.
In advance of UFC 207 this Friday in Las Vegas,… Read More
UFC 207: Cain Velasquez Deemed Unfit to Fight by Commission
By FCF Staff
Following Cain Velasquez’s revelation that he plans to undergo back surgery in early January, the Nevada Commission has ruled the heavyweight is unfit to fight Fabricio Werdum on Friday.
Recently the UFC posted the following statement on… Read More
UFC 207: Cain Velasquez Insists He’s “Ready to Win” Despite Upcoming Surgery
By FCF Staff
Following a rumor that Cain Velasquez is withdrawing from UFC 207 next weekend, the former heavyweight champ insists he’s ready to fight and defeat Fabricio Werdum.
Recently Velasquez disclosed to ESPN that he will undergo back surgery… Read More
UFC 207: Cody Garbrandt Argues Dominick Cruz Hasn’t “Changed” or “Evolved”
By FCF Staff
Many believe Dominick Cruz is the greatest bantamweight MMA has known, but Cody Garbrandt says the champion hasn’t improved his skills in years.
Garbrandt (10-0) has been booked for a title fight with the renowned fighter on… Read More
UFC 207: Joe Rogan Finds Lack of Amanda Nunes in Promos “Bizarre”
By FCF Staff
The promotional material for the upcoming UFC 207 card has featured much, much more of Ronda Rousey than the champ Amanda Nunes, and Joe Rogan has clearly noticed…
The December 30th card will feature the return of… Read More
UFC on FOX 22: Cole Miller Explains Why He’s Not Interested in Re-signing With UFC
By FCF Staff
After having his request to meet with UFC officials unmet, Cole Miller says he has no interest in re-signing with the organization he’s worked for since 2007.
Miller is preparing to fight Mizuto Hirota at UFC on… Read More
UFC 205: Khabib Nurmagomedov Demands Title Shot, No More “Fake Contracts” After Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly isn’t going to let the UFC and Dana White forget the fact that originally, he was offered a bout with Eddie Alvarez.
Not long ago, White reported that the UFC was planning to have… Read More