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UFC 173: Dana White Says There’s “no Doubt” Robbie Lawler is #1 Contender After Latest Victory
By FCF Staff
Although Robbie Lawler came up short against Johny Hendricks in March, the punishing welterweight could challenge for the title next, as a result of his performance Saturday night.
Lawler scored a third round, stoppage win over the… Read More
UFC 174: Ryan Jimmo to Face Ovince St. Preux
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 174 has received another main card addition, as Ryan Jimmo will take on light-heavyweight Ovince St. Preux.
The June 14th card will be hosted by Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. In the… Read More
UFC 174: Germaine de Randamie to Fight Newcomer Milana Dudieva
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for the promotion’s June 14th card in Vancouver, British Columbia, as a bout between Germaine de Randamie and Milana Dudieva has been announced.
UFC 174 will be hosted by the city’s… Read More
UFC 174: Ryan Bader Versus Rafael Cavalcante Booked
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s June 14th return to Vancouver, British Columbia, has received a notable light-heavyweight bout, as Ryan Bader will take on Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante. The card will be hosted by the city’s Rogers Arena, and… Read More
UFC 174: Kajan Johnson-Tae Hyun Bang Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
Although Kajan Johnson won’t be competing on the TUF Nations Finale card next week, the show’s competitor has been booked to fight Tae Hyun Bang at UFC 174.
The June 14th card will be hosted by Vancouver’s… Read More
UFC 174: Demetrious Johnson to Defend Title Versus Ali Bagautinov
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the main event for it’s June 14th return to Vancouver, as flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson will face Ali Bagautinov. UFC 174 will be hosted by the the city’s Rogers Arena.
Bagautinov… Read More
UFC 173: Jake Ellenberger Fighting Robbie Lawler After Tarec Saffiedine Injury
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has had a busy time making changes to the line-up for its May 24th card, and the latest will see Jake Ellenberger fight fellow welterweight contender Robbie Lawler.
Ellenberger was originally scheduled to fight… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier vs. Rafael Cavalcante, Demian Maia vs. Mike Pierce in the Works
By FCF Staff
There has been no shortage of speculation as to who Daniel Cormier will fight next, after making a successful light-heavyweight debut in February, and according to a report it could be Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante.
Cormier was scheduled… Read More
Opinion: The Possible Return of Nick Diaz
By Jesse Heitz
With UFC 171 in the books, the newly shuffled UFC Welterweight Division marches on into a new future full of a wide array of possibilities. Men like Tyron Woodley, the recently defeated Robbie Lawler, Rory MacDonald, and… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz Promises to Give Johny Hendricks an “A– Whooping”
By FCF Staff
Not only did Nick Diaz announced at UFC 171 this past weekend that he’s ready to fight again, but the outspoken welterweight is calling for a fight with newly crowned champ Johny Hendricks.
At the UFC 171… Read More
UFC 171’s Johny Hendricks Had it “Two And Two” Heading Into Round Five, New Champ Says “It’s Not my Call” Regarding Next Opponent
By FCF Staff
Johny Hendricks may not scored a dominant, one sided win to secure the UFC Welterweight Championship, but the rising star certainly did so in memorable fashion. After outscoring Robbie Lawler in the opening two rounds, Hendricks was… Read More
UFC 171: GSP Weighs-In On Johny Hendricks-Robbie Lawler
By FCF Staff
This Saturday, the UFC will crown a new welterweight champion for the first time since 2008, when Johny Hendricks battles Robbie Lawler for the vacant title in Dallas. The reason being, of course, that long time champ… Read More
UFC 170: Daniel Cormier And Ronda Rousey Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 170 card in Las Vegas, and former heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier lead the way.
According to the salaries that were disclosed to the NSAC… Read More
UFC 170: Ronda Rousey and Daniel Cormier Score Quick Wins
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey needed just over one minute tonight at UFC 170 to defend her bantamweight title, as she quickly stopped fellow Olympic medalist Sarah McMann with strikes.
McMann came out firing and landed several punches on Rousey,… Read More
UFC 170 Weigh-In Results: Rousey And McMann Set For Headliner, Cormier And Cummins Ready For War
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC 170 card in Las Vegas made weight this afternoon, including headliners Ronda Rousey and Sarah McMann.
The bantamweight champion Rousey weighed in at 135 pounds, as did the decorated… Read More
UFC 172: Jake Ellenberger to Battle Tarec Saffiedine
By FCF Staff
After their UFC Fight Night 34 bout fell through last month, the promotion has re-booked Jake Ellenberger to fight Tarec Saffiedine at UFC 172. The event will take place April 26th at the Baltimore Arena in Maryland.… Read More
Ellenberger on Possible Rematch With Condit: “I’m In!”
By FCF Staff
Now that Carlos Condit is in need of an opponent, for a bout that very well could land the winner a shot at the UFC welterweight belt, speculation continues as to who it will be. More recently,… Read More
Report: Ellenberger Out of UFN 34 Headliner Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship may have to recruit a new opponent for Tarec Saffiedine’s Octagon debut, as according to reports, Jake Ellenberger has withdrawn from UFC Fight Night 34 due to injury. The event will take place… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Lawler a Big Mover After UFC 167 Win
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler continues to have a big comeback year, as the punishing slugger has catapulted up the welterweight ranks as a result of his split decision win over Rory MacDonald at UFC 167.
Lawler was ranked #10… Read More
UFC 167: Georges St. Pierre and Rashad Evans Top Payroll
By FCF Staff
As one would expect to be the case, welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans were the top earners at Saturday’s UFC 167 card, according to figures released by the Nevada State Athletic… Read More