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Caros Fodor Says Teammate Demetrious Johnson “Would Never Take Anybody Lightly”, Despite Being Massive Favorite at UFC 178
By Kelsey Mowatt
Very few people seem to believe that Demetrious Johnson’s reign as flyweight champion will end at UFC 178, and Caros Fodor is clearly not one of them. Johnson will defend his title versus… Read More
UFC 177: Danny Castillo Says There’s “No Way” Career’s Been Similar to Tony Ferguson’s
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson and Danny Castillo both made their UFC debuts in 2011, the latter says that’s only similarities the two share in terms of their careers.
Castillo is set to fight Ferguson at UFC 177 this… Read More
UFC FN 53: Chan Sung Jung Returns, Fighting Akira Corassani
By FCF Staff
After spending over a year on the sidelines due to injury, Chan Sung Jung finally has his next fight booked.
The UFC has announced that the featherweight contender will take on Akira Corassani at its October 4th,… Read More
UFC 178: Jon Tuck vs. Kevin Lee Added to Line-up
By FCF Staff
UFC 178 has received its ninth bout, as lightweight Jon Tuck will fight Kevin Lee at the September 27th event.
The upcoming card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and will… Read More
Cole Miller Weighs in on UFC FN 46 Headliner, Believes Brandao May “Expose McGregor on the Ground”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Due to a thumb injury, Cole Miller has been robbed of his chance to hand Conor McGregor his first UFC loss this Saturday, but the featherweight still believes “Notorious” will have his hands full at… Read More
UFC FN 44’s Cub Swanson on Jeremy Stephens: “His Fighting Style is Trying to Take my Head Off”
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson is within reach of a title shot, thanks to a five fight win streak, but the featherweight knows he’s going to have his hands full at UFC Fight Night 44. On Saturday, Swanson will face… Read More
UFC FN 46: Cole Miller Withdrawing Due to Injury, Diego Brandao to Face Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Conor McGregor and Cole Miller will have to settle their differences at a later date, as the UFC has announced that the latter has withdrawn from their July 19th bout due to injury.… Read More
UFC FN 40’s Daron Cruickshank Weighs in on The Cutting Weight Debate
By Kelsey Mowatt
At UFC Fight Night 40 this Saturday, Erik Koch will be looking to build on his successful return to lightweight, while Daron Cruickshank will be doing his best to end the former featherweight’s winning streak… Read More
UFC FN 40: Daron Cruickshank Hoping to Crack Top 10 in 2014, But Concedes Erik Koch is “Toughest Fight” so Far
By Kelsey Mowatt
After closing out 2013 with a loss to Adriano Martins, Daron Cruickshank is heading into UFC Fight Night 40 with some regained momentum, thanks to a memorable, stoppage win over Mike Rio in January.… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Tim Kennedy Outwrestles and Outscores Michael Bisping
By FCF Staff
Tim Kennedy recorded his third straight, UFC victory tonight in Quebec City, as the middleweight worked his way to a unanimous decision win over fellow contender Michael Bisping.
Both Bisping and Kennedy landed several telling shots during… Read More
TUF Nations Finale Weigh-In Results: Bisping and Kennedy Ready for Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Wednesday’s TUF Nations Finale in Quebec City, which will see Michael Bisping take on Tim Kennedy in the main event.
The middleweight contenders made weight for the five round affair,… Read More
UFC FN 40: Daron Cruickshank to Battle Erik Koch
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken the UFC long to book Erik Koch another fight, following his quick stoppage win over Rafaello Oliveira last weekend, as the promotion has announced he’ll face Daron Cruickshank May 10th.
The lightweight bout will be… Read More
Report: Diego Brandao to Battle Will Chope Next
By FCF Staff
After getting knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 168 in December, former TUF winner Diego Brandao has reportedly been booked to fight Will Chope next.
The featherweight fight will take place at the upcoming, March 23rd… Read More
UFC 168: Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 168 card in Las Vegas, and not surprisingly, Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman led the way.
The former middleweight champ Silva earned $600,000, according… Read More
UFC 168: Weidman Defends Title With Gruesome Win Over Silva, Rousey Takes Out Tate
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman defended the middleweight title tonight at UFC 168 in Las Vegas, but once again, his victory over Anderson Silva ended in shocking circumstances.
Weidman rocked Silva in the opening round, and proceeded to land several… Read More
UFC 168 Weigh-In Results: Weidman And Silva Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 168 tomorrow night, which will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Anderson Silva will attempt to regain the middleweight… Read More
Report: Frank Mir and Josh Barnett Lead UFC 164 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services has released the payroll figures for UFC 164, which went down in Milwaukee on August 31st.
Leading the way was veteran heavyweights and former champions Josh Barnett and Frank Mir,… Read More
UFC 164: Anthony Pettis Ends Benson Henderson’s Reign
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis prevented Benson Henderson from setting a new record for title defenses at 155 tonight in Milwaukee, as the feared striker tapped out the highly regarded fighter to lay claim to the UFC’s lightweight title.
Henderson… Read More
UFC 164 Weigh-Ins: Henderson and Pettis set for Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former WEC champ Anthony Pettis have cleared the final hurdle to their rematch tomorrow night in Milwaukee, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Henderson came in at… Read More
Chan Sung Jung: UFC 163 Bout With Jose Aldo Stylistically “a Good Match-Up”
Thought Ricardo Lamas “Would Have Been First Choice” to Face Champ
By Kelsey Mowatt
As any MMA fan knows, often things don’t go according to plan in the sport, but sometimes plans dramatically change for… Read More