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UFC FN 57: Dustin Ortiz Welcomes Underdog Role, But Looking to Prove He’s “The Top Dog” at 125
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Dustin Ortiz started off the year by losing a tightly contested fight to John Moraga, the flyweight could close out 2014 with a win over Joseph Benavidez, and possibly a title shot within reach.… Read More
UFC FN 57: Watch the Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 5 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 57 will go down tomorrow night in Austin, Texas, and you can watch the official weigh-ins for the event, right here, beginning at 5:00 PM/ET–2:00 PM/PT.
Saturday’s card will feature a featherweight bout… Read More
UFC FN 57: Cub Swanson Says “Belief in Myself” Behind Title Shot Run
By Kelsey Mowatt
A few years ago, many fans likely wrote off the championship prospects of Cub Swanson, but since the vet racked up losses to Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes and Ricardo Lamas in a five fight stretch, the… Read More
Report: Ralek Gracie Hoping to Have BJ Penn Compete for Metamoris
By FCF Staff
Metamoris has featured several UFC veterans to date, and the grappling event’s promoter, Ralek Gracie, says he’s hoping to have the legendary BJ Penn compete for the organization.
The 35 year-old Penn retired from MMA, following his… Read More
Dana White Discusses Title Shot Prospects of Anderson Silva, Conor McGregor and Cub Swanson
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming schedule is packed with pivotal fights, and the promotion’s president Dana White has confirmed that Anderson Silva, Conor McGregor and Cub Swanson could all lock up title shots in their next bouts.
White appeared… Read More
UFC 179: Jose Aldo Was Pushed to Most Memorable and Important Victory Yet
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been a couple of days now since UFC 179 went down in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the MMA world is still buzzing about one of Jose Aldo’s most thrilling performances yet. Not… Read More
UFC 179: Jose Aldo’s Powers Remain at Their Peak According to the Numbers
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jose Aldo may be heading into UFC 179 engaged in one of the sport’s most impressive runs, but a narrative filled with questions is also following the renowned, featherweight champ.
Aldo will rematch Chad… Read More
Chad Mendes Not Looking Past Jose Aldo, But Wants to “Punch a Hole Through Conor McGregor’s Face”
By FCF Staff
If Chad Mendes is able to avenge his 2012 loss to Jose Aldo at UFC 179, there’s a good chance he’ll face Conor McGregor next, and the powerful wrestler evidently can’t wait.
While McGregor has risen up the… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Says Conor McGregor Title Shot Makes Sense
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor holds just one win over a top ranked opponent, UFC President Dana White is making the case for why the rising featherweight could receive a title shot next.
Following McGregor’s first round, stoppage win… Read More
UFC: Jeremy Stephens to Battle Charles Oliveira Next
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that the TUF 20 Finale will be co-headlined by a notable featherweight fight, as Jeremy Stephens will take on fellow, top 15 ranked contender Charles Oliveira.
The bout will be hosted by the Hard… Read More
Report: Manager Says Gray Maynard Plans to Continue Fighting
By FCF Staff
Although Gray Maynard is coming off his fourth stoppage loss, in his last five fights, the former lightweight contender reportedly plans to continue fighting.
Following the 35 year-old’s TKO loss to Ross Pearson at UFC FN 47… Read More
UFC Vet Mark Bocek Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Although Mark Bocek is coming off a victory in April, which extended his UFC record to 8-5, the renowned grappler has announced he’s retiring from pro MMA.
The 32 year-old lightweight announced the news via Twitter recently… Read More
Report: WSOF 11, UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale Draw Strong Ratings
By FCF Staff
It was a busy weekend of MMA action and according to reports, WSOF 11, UFC 175 and the TUF 19 Finale all drew strong ratings.
On Saturday, World Series of Fighting’s eleventh event was broadcast on NBC… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Dana White Weighs in on BJ Penn Retiring, Says Aldo-Mendes II Still in the Works
By FCF Staff
Following his third loss to Frankie Edgar, BJ Penn is calling it quits on his storied career, and UFC President Dana White appears to agree with the decision.
White has relayed in the past that he thought… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Cub Swanson Jumps up Standings
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson already held a coveted, top five position in the UFC’s featherweight rankings, and after his win over Jeremy Stephens Saturday, the vet has moved up even further.
According to a new report from the UFC,… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Dustin Ortiz-Justin Scoggins Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The July 6th, TUF 19 Finale has received a compelling flyweight bout, as the UFC’s #13th ranked Dustin Ortiz and the undefeated Justin Scoggins have verbally agreed to fight at the event.
The TUF 19 Finale will… Read More
UFC 176: Jose Aldo-Chad Mendes II Booked for August 2nd
By FCF Staff
After putting together a five fight win streak, which includes four stoppage victories, Chad Mendes has his rematch with featherweight champ Jose Aldo.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Aldo-Mendes II will headline the promotion’s August… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Jesse Ronson to Face Kevin Lee
By FCF Staff
The July 6th, TUF 19 Finale has received a lightweight bout, as the promotion has announced that Jesse Ronson will fight Kevin Lee.
The card will be hosted by the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada,… Read More
Report: Charles Oliveira to Battle Hatsu Hioki at UFC FN 43
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming, debut card in New Zealand reportedly has a new addition, as Charles Oliveira will take on featherweight Hatsu Hioki.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 43, which will be… Read More
Cast For “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 19 Revealed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has revealed the cast for the latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, which will get underway April 16th on FOX Sports 1. TUF 19 will feature competitors from the middleweight and light-heavyweight division,… Read More