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Report: Joe Riggs Pulled From UFC FN 51 After Accident With Gun
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was announced that Joe Riggs is returning to the Octagon, it’s being reported that he’s been forced to withdraw from UFC Fight Night 51, after injuring himself with his gun.
Riggs was scheduled… Read More
UFC FN 46: Conor McGregor, Gunnar Nelson, Cathal Pendred and Mike King Awarded Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC FN 46 proved to be a big event for the Straight Blast Gym, as the team’s Conor McGregor, Cathal Pendred and Gunnar Nelson all picked up bonuses.
McGregor earned a “Performance of the Night” award, and… Read More
UFC FN Dublin: Gunnar Nelson-Ryan LaFlare, Brad Pickett-Ian McCall Among Bouts Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several bouts for its July 19th card in Dublin, Ireland, including Gunnar Nelson vs. Ryan LaFlare and Ian McCall vs. Brad Pickett.
The upcoming, Fight Night event will be hosted by… Read More
UFC FN 38: Gunnar Nelson Believes Path to Title Shot “Easier” in GSP’s Absence
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC FN 38 will mark the return of one of MMA’s top welterweight prospects, as Gunnar Nelson will fight for the first time in over a year, when he battles Omari Akhmedov.
The undefeated Nelson (11-0-1) hasn’t… Read More
UFC FN 29: Kim, Assuncao and Dillashaw Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Although Dong Hyun Kim has recorded impressive wins in the past, the welterweight has utilized his overbearing top game to record many of them. At UFC Fight Night 29, however, the Judoka knocked out Erick Silva with… Read More
“UFC Fight for the Troops III”: Bobby Green to Fight James Krause
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s third “Fight for the Troops” card continues to fill out, as the promotion has announced that Bobby Green will fight James Krause at the November 6th event. UFC Fight Night 31 will be hosted by… Read More
Jake Ellenberger to Meet With Dana White, Has no Plans to Retire Despite Recent Struggles
By FCF Staff
Although Jake Ellenberger has lost 8 of his last 10 bouts, the former welterweight contender is not thinking about retirement.
Ellenberger faced Ben Saunders earlier this month at UFC FN 131, and was taken out with a… Read More
Tony Ferguson Releases Statement, Says He’s “Far From Retired”
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson has been largely dominated in his last two outings, the former interim lightweight champ is dismissing any narrative his best days are behind him.
Ferguson faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 256 on Saturday, and… Read More
Frankie Edgar Fires Warning Shot at Henry Cejudo, Champ Responds
By FCF Staff
With questions mounting about when or where UFC 250 will take place, Frankie Edgar and Henry Cejudo have traded verbal shots over a theoretical match-up between the two.
Cejudo is currently scheduled to defend the bantamweight title… Read More
Ryan Hall Says “Laundry List” of Fighters Have Turned Down Fight, Challenges Jose Aldo & Frankie Edgar
By FCF Staff
Ryan Hall has yet to be booked for a fight, since he defeated Darren Elkins last summer, and it looks like the vaunted grappler’s getting frustrated by that fact.
Hall outscored Elkins for the decision win… Read More
Tyson Fury Throws Elbows & Knees While Hitting Pads With Darren Till (Video)
By FCF Staff
Recently Tyson Fury made headlines by reporting he intends to compete in a MMA bout, and now video’s been released of the boxing champ hitting pads with the UFC’s Darren Till.
“Jacare” Souza Wants Rematch With Kelvin Gastelum
By FCF Staff
After being defeated by Jack Hermansson last month, “Jacare” Souza is calling for a rematch with fellow middleweight contender, Kelvin Gastelum.
The fighters battled back in May, 2018, and Gastelum emerged from the very competitive fight with… Read More
ONE Championship Signs Yoshihiro Akiyama
By FCF Staff
ONE Championship has signed one of Asia’s top MMA stars, as the promotion’s announced it has signed Yoshihiro Akiyama.
Recently ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced that the 43-year-old fighter has signed with the Asian based promotion, and Akiyama… Read More
Nick Diaz Posts Meme, Fired up Michael Bisping Calls Him Out
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen if Michael Bisping will receive the title shot he’s been campaigning for, it looks like the middleweight contender is interested in facing Nick Diaz now as well.
Bisping is coming off… Read More
Bellator 141: Saad Awad’s “Not Going to Pray” For a Title Shot, But Hopes to Jump to The Front of The Line
By Kelsey Mowatt
Saad Awad has participated in some big fights before under the Bellator banner, and after extending his winning streak to three, he’s been tapped for another high profile assignment.
Following a decision win over Rob… Read More
Luke Rockhold Posts Clip of Daniel Cormier and “King Mo” Lawal Wrestling
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier is preparing to battle light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones at UFC 182 on January 3rd, and it looks as though he’s enlisted the help of another decorated wrestler in “King Mo” Lawal.
Recently Cormier’s American… Read More
Joe Riggs to Face Ben Saunders in Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
After his Octagon return was postponed this past summer, Joe Riggs will make his UFC return versus Ben Saunders on December 13th.
The promotion has announced that the welterweights will fight at UFC on FOX 13, which… Read More
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