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UFC Rankings Update: Dominick Cruz, Conor McGregor and Yoel Romero Make Big Jumps
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz and Conor McGregor scored impressive and quick victories at UFC 178, and both men have benefitted greatly from their performances in terms of the rankings.
Cruz returned to action for the first time in nearly… Read More
UFC 178: Tim Kennedy, Yoel Romero, Conor McGregor and Dominick Cruz Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor repeatedly stated he was going to take out Dustin Poirier in the first round, heading into UFC 178, and after doing so, the rising featherweight earned a “Performance of the Night”.
McGregor took Poirier out… Read More
UFC 178: Demetrious Johnson Defends Title, Donald Cerrone, Conor McGregor Score Wins
By FCF Staff
As most people expected would be the case, Demetrious Johnson retained the flyweight championship tonight at UFC 178, by tapping out Chris Cariaso in the second round.
The heavily favoured Johnson submitted Cariaso with a nicely executed,… Read More
UFC 178 Weigh-In Results: Demetrious Johnson and Chris Cariaso Ready for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC 178 card, which will feature flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson taking on Chris Cariaso in the main event.
The pay-per-view card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden… Read More
UFC 178: Demetrious Johnson Appears Focused and Ready for Chris Cariaso, Despite Being Massive Favorite
By FCF Staff
Although not many people are predicting that Demetrious Johnson’s run as UFC Flyweight Champion will come to an end on Saturday, “Mighty Mouse” certainly doesn’t appear to be looking past Chris Cariaso.
A few months… Read More
UFC 178: Conor McGregor Plans to “Stiffen” up Dustin Poirier, Lock up “Title Shot”
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s first round, stoppage win over Diego Brandao, some observers were surprised to see that the featherweight was voted into the UFC’s #9 ranking. While McGregor has impressed since arriving in the promotion, the Irish… Read More
UFC 178: Eddie Alvarez Says He’ll be “Uneasy” Until he’s “Number One”
By FCF Staff
After establishing himself as one of the sport’s top lightweights, without fighting in the Octagon, Eddie Alvarez will continue his pursuit of the world’s number one ranking this Saturday at UFC 178.
The former Bellator champ and… Read More
NSAC Bans Wanderlei Silva for Life, Heavily Fines Retired UFC Fighter
By FCF Staff
Although Wanderlei Silva recently announced he’s retiring from pro MMA, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has handed the storied fighter an indefinite, lifetime ban.
According to multiple reports, the commission has imposed the extensive punishment, after Silva… Read More
UFC 181: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Postponed, Johny Hendricks-Robbie Lawler New Headliner
By FCF Staff
The headliner for UFC 181 has undergone a significant change, as the promotion has announced that Vitor Belfort will no longer fight middleweight champ Chris Weidman at the December 6th event.
As a result, a bout between… Read More
UFC 178: Cody Gibson Talks Manny Gamburyan, Says Defeating Vet Will be “Feather in my Cap”
By FCF Staff
Following Cody Gibson’s quick, stoppage win over Johnny Bedford in June, the bantamweight’s been tapped to fight well traveled vet, Manny Gamburyan. It’s a match-up the 27 year-old didn’t expect, but it’s a fight that excites Gibson… Read More
Todd Duffee Returning to Octagon at UFC 181
By FCF Staff
Todd Duffee is returning to the Octagon for the first time in over two years, as the heavyweight’s been booked to fight Anthony Hamilton on December 6th.
The heavyweight scrap will be part of UFC 181, which… Read More
UFC’s Joe Proctor Set to Battle Yancy Medeiros
By FCF Staff
The finale for the twentieth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” has received its first bout, as Joe Proctor will take on lightweight Yancy Medeiros.
The December 12th card will be hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino… Read More
UFC 178’s Eddie Alvarez Promising “Violent Fight” in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
On September 27th, Eddie Alvarez will look to take his first step into title contention with the UFC, when he takes on top ranked contender Donald Cerrone.
Since Alvarez is a former Bellator champ, and has been… Read More
UFC 181: TUF 19 Winner Corey Anderson to Face Gian Villante
By FCF Staff
After winning the 19th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, Corey Anderson has his next assignment and it’s light-heavyweight Gian Villante.
The bout will be part of UFC 181, which will go down December 6th at the Mandalay… Read More
Report: Xyience Sold, Energy Drink to End UFC Sponsorship Deal
By FCF Staff
It looks like MMA fans won’t be seeing Xyience logos anymore during UFC broadcasts, as the energy drink is reportedly ending its sponsorship deal with the promotion’s parent company ZUFFA.
According to reports, Xyience has been purchased… Read More
Dana White Surprised Eddie Alvarez Isn’t Ranked Higher in UFC’s 155 Division
By FCF Staff
Now that Eddie Alvarez is with the UFC, the former Bellator champ has been voted in as the promotion’s #14 ranked lightweight, but Dana White evidently doesn’t agree with the position.
Alvarez, who is scheduled to fight Donald… Read More
UFC 181: Travis Browne to Face Brendan Schaub
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 181 has been further bolstered by a notable heavyweight clash, as Travis Browne will face Brendan Schaub at the December 6th event.
Browne (16-2-1) will be competing for the first time since April,… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Still Battling “Ghosts” From UFC 168
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva may be training again, and is booked to fight Nick Diaz, but the legend says he’s still battling the horrific memories of what happened at UFC 168.
Silva recently spoke with Brazil’s “Fantastico“, and while… Read More
UFC’s Daniel Cormier Fires Back at Jon Jones After Champ’s Olympics Comments
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier won’t square off until UFC 182 next January, it looks like their rivalry isn’t going to quiet down anytime soon.
Prior to the revelation that Jones had injured his knee, and… Read More
UFC 178 Receives Donald Cerrone vs. Bobby Green, James Krause vs. Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
After losing Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier, UFC 178 has received a compelling lightweight fight, as Donald Cerrone will take on Bobby Green. The 155 pound fight will be the September 27th card’s co-headliner, as Demetrious Johnson… Read More