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UFC 200: Jon Jones Pulled From Card Due to Potential Anti-Doping Violation
By FCF Staff
In advance of what the UFC is billing as its biggest event to date, the promotion has been dealt a massive blow, following Jon Jones removal from UFC 200.
Late on Wednesday, the UFC announced that the… Read More
TUF 23 Finale: Will Brooks Says UFC Fans Will See “Reincarnation” of a Fighter Like Georges St-Pierre
By FCF Staff
Will Brooks will make his Octagon debut on Friday night against Ross Pearson, and the former Bellator champ’s telling UFC fans they’ll see a fighter similar to Georges St-Pierre.
Brooks will take on lightweight vet Ross Pearson… Read More
UFC FN 90 Weigh-In Results: Rafael dos Anjos And Eddie Alvarez Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 90 are in the books, and all of the scheduled competitors for Thursday’s card have made weight.
In the main event, lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos will take on Eddie Alvarez.… Read More
UFC FN 90: Eddie Alvarez Respects Rafael dos Anjos, But “This is The Beginning of my Time And The End of His”
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez believes he’s going to take the UFC’s lightweight crown on Thursday night, but don’t expect to hear the rugged vet insult the current champ, Rafael dos Anjos.
The two will battle in the headliner of… Read More
TUF 23 Finale: Will Brooks Says He’ll be in UFC Title Contention “Very Soon”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen how Will Brooks does against Ross Pearson next week, but the former Bellator champ believes he’ll be in the UFC’s lightweight, title shot mix soon.
Just a couple of weeks ago, the UFC… Read More
UFC 200: Jon Jones Admits Reading ‘Former Champ’, “Doesn’t Feel Right”
By FCF Staff
Although everyone understands that Jon Jones never lost the UFC’s light-heavyweight title in the Octagon itself, the renowned fighter isn’t happy he’s not the official champ.
Following his arrest on hit-and-run charges last year, Jones was stripped… Read More
UFC FN 90: Mitch Clarke Argues Joseph Duffy’s Win Over Conor McGregor “Doesn’t Matter”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Mitch Clarke will return to the Octagon for the first time since last April at UFC Fight Night 90, and when he does, he’ll face another lightweight who has no shortage of buzz tied to them.
Clarke… 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: Mitch Clarke’s Ready for Octagon Return, Following Bizarre Injury And “Rough Time”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Mitch Clarke repeatedly said he would fight again, following a bizarre acupuncture incident that left him with no feeling in part of his arm, but the lightweight admits, he had his doubts.… 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 200: Jon Jones Admits Hatred For Daniel Cormier “Not as Powerful” as Before
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have had one of the most intense rivalries in MMA history, but as their UFC 200 rematch nears, the latter admits things have cooled off…
Leading up to their first bout last… 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
Former Bellator Champ Will Brooks Signs With UFC, Fighting Ross Pearson in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
As many expected would be the case, former Bellator lightweight champ Will Brooks has signed with the UFC.
On Wednesday, the promotion announced that Brooks will make his Octagon debut, July 8th, against Ross Pearson. The bout… 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
Conor McGregor Says he Was Willing to do “Reasonable Media” For UFC 200, Argues Floyd Mayweather Needs Him
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor refused to commit to all the media and marketing obligations the promotion had planned for UFC 200, and the fighter defended that decision in a recent interview with ESPN.
McGregor was scheduled to rematch Nate… Read More
Dana White Denies Recent Report, Says “UFC is Not For Sale”
By FCF Staff
Following a story on Tuesday which reported that the UFC is in advanced negotiations to sell the promotion for upwards of $3 billion dollars, Dana White is denying that’s the case.
Yesterday ESPN.com ran a story citing… 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
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
UFC 197 Weigh-In Results: Jon Jones And Ovince Saint Preux Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 197, which will take place tomorrow night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Jon Jones will face Ovince Saint Preux for the interim light-heavyweight belt.
In the co-headliner,… Read More
Dana White Denies Contract Dispute With Conor McGregor, Says Star Could be Rebooked For UFC 200
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White is denying that a contract dispute or issues over money is why Conor McGregor is no longer competing at UFC 200.
Several hours after McGregor announced on Tuesday that he’s decided to retire,… Read More