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UFC 200: Julianna Pena on Why Bout With Cat Zingano is Like a “Title Fight”
By FCF Staff
Julianna Pena’s upcoming bout with Cat Zingano won’t deliver her any championship gold if she wins it, but for the former TUF winner, it’s a title fight nonetheless.
The bantamweight contenders are scheduled to fight at UFC… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Says He’s “Never Run Away” From a Fight, Would Have Fought “Anybody” in Return
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar fought several of the UFC’s top heavyweights during his initial run with the promotion, and although he hasn’t fought since 2011, the former champ’s clearly willing to fight top tier opponents once again.
Lesnar will… Read More
UFC 200: Mark Hunt Says Brock Lesnar’s Going to Have a “Hard Time Taking me Down”, Predicts KO
By FCF Staff
Few people believe Brock Lesnar can win his July 9th bout with Mark Hunt if he can’t take the fight to the ground, and the feared slugger continues to feed that narrative.
The heavyweights will battle in… Read More
UFC FN 90: Derrick Lewis Says Bout With Roy Nelson is Going to be “Fight of The Night” or KO…
By FCF Staff
Most people are expecting a violent affair when Roy Nelson and Derrick Lewis throw down at UFC Fight Night 90, and the latter seems to agree with that prediction.
The heavyweights have been booked to fight at… Read More
UFC FN 90: Roy Nelson Was “More Than Happy” to Answer Challenge From Derrick Lewis
By FCF Staff
Derrick Lewis has taken out his last three opponents in violent fashion, but when the heavyweight challenged Roy Nelson to scrap, the latter was happy to oblige.
Lewis and Nelson are scheduled to fight at UFC Fight… Read More
UFC FN 90: John Makdessi Discusses Decision to Leave Tristar, “Become Independent”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When John Makdessi throws down with Mehdi Baghdad at UFC Fight Night 90, he will do so, without having trained at Tristar, his home gym for eight years.
Following consecutive losses to Donald Cerrone… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar’s Coach Knows Mark Hunt is Dangerous, But Says Former Champ Has “Heavy Hands Too”
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar’s jiu-jitsu coach understands why the heavyweight’s bout with Mark Hunt is being billed as a grappler versus striker, but he’s reminding folks that anything can happen in MMA.
The pro-wrestling star will face Hunt at… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Training With Irish Boxing Champ in Advance of Nate Diaz Rematch
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor brought in rising jiu-jitsu player Dillon Danis to help him prepare for his rematch with Nate Diaz, and he’s also training with Irish boxing champ, Conor Wallace.
The latter is a six time, national boxing… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Says if “Mark Hunt Ends up on The Ground The Fight’s Over”
By FCF Staff
On Monday, Brock Lesnar announced he’s going to fight Mark Hunt at UFC 200, and after doing so, he offered a quick breakdown of the match-up.
During UFC 199 on Saturday, the promotion announced that… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz II Official
By FCF Staff
The much discussed rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz has finally been booked, as the UFC has announced it will take place on August 20th. The fight will headline UFC 202 in Las Vegas.
Diaz submitted… Read More
(Updated) Report: Brock Lesnar in Advanced Talks to Fight at UFC 200
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar announced last year that his fighting days were over, but according to a new report, the pro-wrestling star’s in advanced talks to compete at UFC 200.
Lesnar has not fought since 2011 when he was… Read More
UFC FN 88: Jeremy Stephens Says Renan Barao “Ain’t Ready For The ‘Heathen'”
By FCF Staff
Renan Barao will make his featherweight debut tomorrow night at UFC Fight Night 88, and Jeremy Stephens says the former bantamweight champ isn’t ready for what awaits him.
After losing to TJ Dillashaw for a second time… Read More
UFC FN 88: Abel Trujillo Says Game is “Sharper Now And Has a Purpose” Thanks to Coaches
By FCF Staff
As Abel Trujillo gets set to fight Jordan Rinaldi at UFC Fight Night 88 this Sunday, the lightweight says his game has reached new heights, thanks to the coaching staff of the Blackzilians.
Trujillo will face Rinaldi,… Read More
Report: Tarec Saffiedine Likely Withdrawing From UFC FN 88
By FCF Staff
The injury woes of Tarec Saffiedine are continuing, as the former Strikeforce welterweight champ is reporting he likely will not be able to fight Rick Story this weekend, as scheduled.
The welterweights are booked to fight at… Read More
UFC FN 88: Carlos Diego Ferreira Pulled From Card Due to Potential Anti-Doping Violation
By FCF Staff
Carlos Diego Ferreira will no longer fight Abel Trujillo at UFC Fight Night 88, as the lightweight has been pulled from the card due to a potential anti-doping violation.
On Friday, the UFC released the following statement:… Read More
UFC 200: TJ Dillashaw – Raphael Assuncao II Targeted
By FCF Staff
Plans are reportedly in motion to add another pivotal fight to UFC 200, as the promotion is hoping to add TJ Dillashaw – Raphael Assuncao to the July 9th card.
The UFC’s plans were reported in the… Read More
Alan Jouban vs. Nordine Taleb Booked For UFC’s International Fight Week
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book bouts for the promotion’s International Fight Week in July, and one of the latest is a welterweight fight between Alan Jouban and Nordine Taleb.
The organization has confirmed that the bout will… Read More
UFC Adds Roy Nelson – Derrick Lewis Bout to Summer Schedule
By FCF Staff
Derrick Lewis called for a fight with Roy Nelson, following his recent win over Gabriel Gonzaga, and he’s gotten his wish.
The UFC has announced that the heavyweight contenders will battle at UFC FN 90, which will… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Coach Questions UFC’s “Obsession” With Las Vegas, Following UFC 200 Removal
By FCF Staff
Following the UFC’s decision to pull Conor McGregor from UFC 200, the latter’s coach is questioning whether the UFC should change its approach to holding promotional events.
McGregor was pulled from a July 9th rematch with Nate… Read More
Report: UFC Owners to Receive Massive Payday Following Casino IPO
By FCF Staff
UFC owners Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, are inline to receive a massive payday, when Red Rock Resort sells shares for their once bankrupt, chain of casinos.
According to a report from the New York Post, the brothers are… Read More