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UFC 196: Rafael dos Anjos Explains Why Facing Conor McGregor is Just “One More Fight”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor ended the storied reign of Jose Aldo, and has become one of the biggest names in MMA, but Rafael dos Anjos insists their March 5th bout is just another fight.
The two will meet in… Read More
John Crouch Weighs-In on Dana White’s Recent Comments: Benson Henderson is “in The Middle of a Great Career”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following the news that Benson Henderson had signed with Bellator, Dana White said he’s happy for the former lightweight champ, but argued that “Smooth” is heading south in the ranks. The UFC President’s comments… Read More
UFC FN 81: Eddie Alvarez Wants Title Shot, Says he Can “Out-Battle” Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
After grinding his way to a split decision win over Anthony Pettis at UFC Fight Night 81, Eddie Alvarez is calling for a title shot, and he’s willing to wait in order to secure it.
Alvarez turned… Read More
UFC FN 81: Dominick Cruz Reclaims Bantamweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 81 card in Boston, which saw Dominick Cruz reclaim the promotion’s bantamweight title.
Cruz worked his way to a razor thin, split decision win over his rival TJ… Read More
UFC FN 81 Weigh-In Results: TJ Dillashaw And Dominick Cruz Cleared For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
The official weigh-ins have concluded for Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 81 card in Boston, and all of the scheduled competitors made weight for the event.
In the headliner, former bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw will take on former… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says RDA Needs to Defeat Him First Before He’s The “True Champion”
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos may have defended the lightweight title this past weekend in very impressive fashion, but according to Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Brazilian isn’t the true champion just yet…
Dos Anjos quickly stopped Donald Cerrone at UFC… Read More
UFC Champ Rafael dos Anjos Outlines Recipe For Continued Success
By FCF Staff
There should be far fewer doubts surrounding Rafael dos Anjos today, following the lightweight champ’s short and dominant win over Donald Cerrone at UFC on FOX 17.
Dos Anjos hurt Cerrone moments into their fight with a… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Kenny Florian Outlines Why Rafael dos Anjos is “The Best Pressure Fighter in The UFC”
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos may not receive the same amount of praise and coverage as many of the UFC’s top stars, but according to Kenny Florian, the lightweight champ is the best “pressure fighter” on the promotion’s roster.… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Rafael dos Anjos – Donald Cerrone Rematch Booked
By FCF Staff
The lightweight championship fight everyone knew was coming finally has a date, as the UFC has announced that champion Rafael dos Anjos will battle Donald Cerrone on December 19th. The bout will be part of UFC on… Read More
Donald Cerrone Accuses Rafael dos Anjos of PED Use, Champ Responds
By FCF Staff
As Rafael dos Anjos and Donald Cerrone wait to see when they’ll fight later this year, the latter has accused the UFC’s lightweight champ of using performance enhancing drugs.
Cerrone has been tapped for a title shot… Read More
Gilbert Melendez Fails Post UFC 188 Drug Test, Issues Apology
By FCF Staff
Another of the UFC’s biggest names has failed a drug test, as the promotion has announced that Gilbert Melendez has tested positive for banned substances, following his split decision loss to Eddie Alvarez on June 13th.
The… Read More
UFC FN 71: Gilbert Melendez’s Jumping Right Back Into The Cage
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Melendez won’t have to wait long for his next bout, as following his loss to Eddie Alvarez last weekend, he’s been booked to fight July 15th.
The UFC has confirmed that the former Strikeforce champ has… Read More
UFC 188: Eddie Alvarez Plans to Make Gilbert Melendez “Rethink Ever Calling my Name”
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Melendez has been calling for a fight with Eddie Alvarez for several years, and the latter hopes to make the lightweight regret that wish on Saturday night.
Alvarez and Melendez are finally scheduled to fight at… Read More
Report: Rafael dos Anjos Eyeing December Return
By FCF Staff
After dominating Anthony Pettis to become UFC lightweight champ in March, it looks as though Rafael dos Anjos will not defend the belt until the end of 2015.
Following RDA’s memorable win at UFC 185, it was… Read More
Dana White Says Donald Cerrone to Challenge For Lightweight Belt Next
By FCF Staff
Although Donald Cerrone did not face Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 187, in what was planned to be a title shot eliminator, it looks as though “Cowboy” has secured a championship bout.
Cerrone ended up facing John Makdessi,… Read More
Report: MMA Managers to Hold Meeting in Las Vegas
By FCF Staff
Not long after the financial terms of the UFC-Reebok uniform deal have been disclosed, several managers are reportedly set to meet next week in Las Vegas.
UFC 187 is set to take place at the MGM Grand… Read More
MMA World Comments on Mayweather-Pacquiao Decision Via Twitter
By FCF Staff
The mega-fight between boxing stars Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather went down last night in Las Vegas, and as many observers thought would be the case, the latter emerged victorious.
The bout featured some memorable exchanges early… Read More
UFC 189: Matt Brown Reports Nate Diaz Fight “Isn’t Happening”
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that Matt Brown would fight Nate Diaz on July 11th, the latter claimed the bout was never negotiated with him, and now it looks like the fight’s been cancelled.
Following the… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Says UFC Announced Matt Brown Fight Prematurely
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz is interested in fighting Matt Brown, but according to the outspoken fighter, the promotion announced the UFC 189 bout before he “agreed to it”.
On Wednesday, the UFC announced that Diaz is returning to the… Read More
UFC 188’s Gilbert Melendez: “I Have a Style That Can Beat Anyone in This Game”
By FCF Staff
Although Gilbert Melendez has come up short in his bid to become UFC lightweight champ so far, the veteran fighter is still confident he can defeat any 155’er on the planet.
Melendez is booked to fight Eddie… Read More