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Report: Ronda Rousey Not Planning to Fight Again Until Next Summer After UFC 193
By FCF Staff
After Ronda Rousey battles Holly Holm this weekend at UFC 193, it sounds like it could be a little while before fans see her fight again.
When Rousey takes on Holm Saturday, it will be the bantamweight… Read More
UFC 195: Michael McDonald vs. Masanori Kanehara Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
After being sidelined for much of 2014 and 2015 with injuries, Michael McDonald will return to the Octagon on January 2nd and will fight Masanori Kanehara at UFC 195.
The promotion recently confirmed the bantamweight fight.
McDonald… Read More
UFC Confirms Edson Barboza vs.Tony Ferguson After Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Khabib Nurmagomedov from the TUF 22 Finale, the UFC has announced that Edson Barboza has agreed to step in and fight Tony Ferguson.
Recently Nurmagomedov reported that he’s broken a rib, and as… Read More
UFC FN 80: Rose Namajunas to Fight Paige VanZant
By FCF Staf
UFC Fight Night 80 has undergone a big change, as the promotion has announced that Joanne Calderwood has withdrawn from the main event due to injury. Stepping in to fight Paige VanZant will be fellow strawweight contender… Read More
UFC Announces Stephen Thompson – Neil Magny Bout Set
By FCF Staff
UFC 195 has received a pivotal, welterweight fight, as the promotion has announced that Stephen Thompson will take on fellow contender, Neil Magny.
The January 2nd card will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be… Read More
UFC 194: Jose Aldo Repeats Claim That Conor McGregor Tried Shaking His Hand on TUF 22 Set
By FCF Staff
In September, Jose Aldo said that Conor McGregor tried shaking his hand when he showed up on the set of TUF 22, and the featherweight champ has repeated that claim.
Since McGregor arrived in the UFC, the… Read More
Report: UFC Champ Jose Aldo Supports Fighter Union
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo has argued in the past that fighters don’t get paid enough, and now the UFC’s featherweight champ has said he believes a union could benefit his counterparts.
Aldo, who is scheduled to fight interim featherweight… Read More
UFC 194: Luke Rockhold Say He’ll “be Fine” if Bout With Chris Weidman Hits The Ground
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman’s wrestling and punishing top game are widely regarded as the middleweight champ’s best tools, but Luke Rockhold evidently isn’t too concerned about them, as their UFC 194 bout approaches.
Weidman and Rockhold will square off… Read More
UFC 191: Anthony Johnson, Frank Mir And Andrei Arlovski Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for last Saturday’s UFC 191 card, and Anthony Johnson, Frank Mir and Andrei Arlovski led the way.
According to the numbers that the NSAC has disclosed, heavyweights… Read More
UFC 191: John Lineker And Francisco Rivera Earn “FOTN” Honors
By FCF Staff
Following their thrilling and short battle at UFC 191, Francisco Rivera and John Lineker earned “Fight of the Night” honors.
The bantamweights picked up an extra $50,000 each for the award. The crazy slugfest saw Lineker finish… Read More
Conor McGregor Heaps Praise on Demetrious Johnson For UFC 191 Win
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson worked his way to a clear cut decision win over John Dodson tonight at UFC 191, and Conor McGregor was clearly impressed with what he saw.
During and after the event, which took place in Las… Read More
UFC 191: Demetrious Johnson Outworks And Outscores John Dodson
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson may not have finished his rival John Dodson tonight at UFC 191, but the flyweight champ worked his way to a clear cut victory over the contender.
Early on, Dodson was largely able to match… Read More
UFC 191 Weigh-In Results: Demetrious Johnson And John Dodson Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson and John Dodson have cleared the final hurdle for their main event tomorrow night, as both men made weight today in Las Vegas.
The flyweight champ Johnson came in at 124.5 pounds for the… Read More
UFC 194 Receives Urijah Faber-Frankie Saenz, Max Holloway- Jeremy Stephens
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 194 continues to fill up with big names, as the promotions has confirmed that Urijah Faber will take on Frankie Saenz at the December 12th event, and that Max Holloway will battle Jeremy… Read More
UFC 194: Michelle Waterson vs. Tecia Torres Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The December 12th, UFC 194 card has received another bout, as the promotion has announced that strawweight Michelle Waterson will take on Tecia Torres at the upcoming event.
UFC 194 will be hosted by the MGM Grand… Read More
RFA 30 to Feature Anthony Smith Taking on Fellow UFC Vet Brock Jardine
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return home to its roots in Nebraska with RFA 30 in September. The promotion… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Launching Lawsuit Against Wanderlei Silva
By FCF Staff
Following the news that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is suing Wanderlei Silva, the promotion has released a brief statement outlining why.
Recently, Silva accused the UFC of fixing fights, after criticizing the promotion for firing iconic cutman,… Read More
UFC 189: Conor McGregor Says he Was Never Hurt, “I Ate Everything he Had”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor absorbed plenty of hard shots during his memorable fight at UFC 189 on Saturday, but the new interim featherweight champ claims he was never hurt by Chad Mendes.
During the opening round, both men landed… Read More
UFC 189: Conor McGregor Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is taking home the interim featherweight title after UFC 189, as well as an extra $50,000 in bonus money.
McGregor battled back from several takedowns and the punishing top game of Chad Mendes in the… Read More
UFC 189: Chad Mendes Says Lifetime of Competing is Why Conor McGregor Can’t Get in His Head
By Kelsey Mowatt
Chad Mendes may be tasked with facing one of MMA’s biggest stars at UFC 189, and on short notice, but the featherweight contender says he’s more than ready to end the rise of… Read More