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UFC 182: Daniel Cormier Predicting “Tailspin” for Jon Jones After Upcoming Fight
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier is hoping to end the lengthy reign of light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones at UFC 182, and the challenger says if he does, the renowned fighter’s days as an elite fighter will end.
Jones and Cormier… Read More
UFC 182: Jon Jones Says Promos Showing Him Threaten Daniel Cormier Not in Champ’s “Best Interest”
By FCF Staff
There certainly seems to be a lot of hype surrounding Jon Jones’ upcoming bout with rival Daniel Cormier, and although the ads being used to promote UFC 182 are catching people’s attention, the champ doesn’t appear to… Read More
TUF 20 Finale: Carla Esparza Becomes First UFC Strawweight Champ
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s TUF 20 Finale, which saw Carla Esparza become the first UFC strawweight champ, by submitting Rose Namajunas.
Early on, Namajunas threatened with a wide array of strikes, but eventually Esparza was… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Robbie Lawler Moves Into Pound-For-Pound Rankings After Title Win
By FCF Staff
Following Robbie Lawler’s championship win at UFC 181 the welterweight’s stock has never been higher, and that’s reflected in the promotion’s new rankings.
Lawler worked his way to a split decision victory over Johny Hendricks on Saturday… Read More
UFC 181: Robbie Lawler Leads The Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler had a big night at UFC 181, as the punishing striker not only laid claim to the promotion’s welterweight belt, he led the way in terms of salaries.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released… Read More
UFC 181: Anthony and Sergio Pettis Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC 181 proved to be a big night for the Pettis family, as both Anthony and Sergio Pettis collected fight night bonuses for their performances.
Anthony Pettis picked up one of the card’s “Performance of the Night”… Read More
UFC 181: Robbie Lawler Grinds Out Razor Thin, Championship Win
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler came back from being outscored and outwrestled by Johny Hendricks tonight at UFC 181, to score a razor thin, split decision win.
Lawler came out firing to begin the fight, but Hendricks weathered the storm,… Read More
UFC 181: Johny Hendricks Plans to “Threaten” Robbie Lawler With Vaunted Wrestling Game in Rematch
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Johny Hendricks narrowly defeated Robbie Lawler in March to become UFC welterweight champ, and has yet to defend the title, there are many who believe that the “Bigg Rigg” era has only just… Read More
UFC Announces Uniform Deal With Reebok, Agreement Includes Fighter Sponsorship and Revenue Sharing
By FCF Staff
After months of speculation and discussion regarding an Ultimate Fighting Championship uniform, the promotion has announced that it has reached a six year deal with Reebok, which will include fighter sponsorship and revenue sharing.
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UFC 181: Corey Anderson Weighs-In on Latest Opponent
By FCF Staff
Corey Anderson’s had an interesting road to UFC 181, as the TUF 19 winner has now been booked to fight three different light-heavyweights.
Initially, Anderson was scheduled to fight Gian Villante on December 6th, but after the… Read More
Ian McCall-John Lineker Bout Re-Booked for UFC 183
By FCF Staff
After a November 8th fight between John Lineker and Ian McCall fell through, due to the latter being ill, the UFC has announced that the flyweight contenders will battle on January 31st.
The bout will be part… Read More
UFC 182: Jon Jones Credits Donald Cerrone For “Keeping me on my Toes”
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones prepares to face Daniel Cormier on January 3rd at UFC 182, the light-heavyweight champion is evidently utilizing all of the resources available to him at Jackson-Wink MMA.
Recently Jones posted the following picture and… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Passes Random Drug Test in Advance of UFC 184
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort has cleared another hurdle, in advance of his middleweight title fight with Chris Weidman at UFC 184, as the challenger has reportedly passed a random drug test he recently took.
Earlier this month it was… Read More
UFC 181: Ashlee Evans-Smith Confirmed as Holly Holm’s Replacement
By FCF Staff
As a result of Holly Holm’s withdrawal from UFC 181, the promotion has confirmed that Ashlee Evans-Smith will replace the injured fighter versus Raquel Pennington.
Holm was scheduled to make her Octagon debut on January 3rd, but… Read More
UFC’s Diego Brandao and Jim Hettes Booked for Fight
By FCF Staff
It looks like Diego Brandao will have to defeat Jim Hettes if the former TUF winner hopes to get back on track, after suffering consecutive, stoppage defeats.
The UFC has announced that the featherweights will fight at… Read More
UFC: Tim Boetsch to Battle Thales Leites Next
By FCF Staff
The January 31st, UFC 183 card has picked up a notable middleweight fight, as Tim Boetsch will battle fellow top 15 ranked Thales Leites.
Boetsch (18-7) will be looking to build on his memorable, stoppage win over… Read More
UFC 182: Shawn Jordan to Throw Down With Newcomer Jared Cannonier
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 182 has received a new heavyweight scrap, as the promotion has announced that Shawn Jordan will take on undefeated newcomer, Jared Connier.
Jordan (16-6) is coming off a third round, stoppage win over… Read More
UFC’s Evan Dunham to Face Rodrigo Damm Next
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build the card for its January 3rd show, as the promotion has announced that Evan Dunham will face Rodrigo Damm at the upcoming event.
Dunham (14-6) will be looking to end… Read More
UFC’s Sergio Pettis to Face Matt Hobar Next
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that its December 6th event in Las Vegas, Nevada, will in fact feature both Pettis brothers in action.
Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis was already set to fight Gilbert Melendez at UFC… Read More
Report: Holly Holm to Face Milana Dudieva in UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Although the Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to announce when and who Holly Holm will fight in her Octagon debut, according to a new report, the decorated boxer could face Milana Dudieva at UFC 181.
Holm, who… Read More