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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: Demetrious Johnson, Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone Lead Way in Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 178 card in Las Vegas, and leading the way in pay was flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson.
According to the figures the NSAC has released, Johnson… 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: Patrick Cote Says Goal Remains the Same, Getting “Another Title Shot”
By FCF Staff
Patrick Cote may be on the outside of the UFC’s top 15, welterweight rankings, but as he looks for his fourth straight win tomorrow night, the vet says winning a title remains his goal.
The 34 year-old… 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
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 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 178: Tim Kennedy Weighs in on Wrestling Skills of Olympic Silver Medalist Yoel Romero
By FCF Staff
Although Tim Kennedy will face one of MMA’s most decorated wrestlers at UFC 178, the middleweight is more than confident in his own grappling abilities heading into his scrap with Yoel Romero.
The #6th ranked middleweight, who… Read More
UFC 178: Chris Cariaso Welcomes Underdog Role Versus Demetrious Johnson, Believes “Hurting” the Champ Early Key to Winning
By Kelsey Mowatt
Several months ago, not a lot of people were predicting Chris Cariaso would be the next man to challenge UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson, and as their September 27th scrap nears, not many are saying… Read More
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 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 178: Hot Mics Record Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Arguing Off Air, Champ Relays Death Threat
By FCF Staff
Just when you thought the rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier couldn’t get any more intense, following their pre-fight brawl earlier this week, a new video has surfaced that is sure to raise eyebrows.
Jones and… Read More
UFC’s Dustin Ortiz Hopes to Start “Getting a Little Bit More Credit”, After Defeating Rising Flyweights Justin Scoggins and Ray Borg
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dustin Ortiz isn’t coming off victories over top ranked contenders, but the Roufusport flyweight believes he’s made a big statement in defeating the likes of rising competitors Ray Borg and Justin Scoggins.
Following a decision… Read More
UFC 178: Daniel Cormier to Fight Jon Jones Instead of Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson will have to wait for another shot at the UFC light-heavyweight title, as the promotion has announced he has withdrawn from his September 27th bout with Jon Jones due to injury.
Stepping in for Gustafsson… Read More
Report: WSOF 11, UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale Draw Strong Ratings
By FCF Staff
It was a busy weekend of MMA action and according to reports, WSOF 11, UFC 175 and the TUF 19 Finale all drew strong ratings.
On Saturday, World Series of Fighting’s eleventh event was broadcast on NBC… Read More
UFC 178: Dominick Cruz Returning to Fight Takeya Mizugaki
By FCF Staff
After spending well over two years on the sidelines, Dominick Cruz has been booked for his next fight, as the former bantamweight champ will fight Takeya Mizugaki on September 27th.
The fight will be part of UFC… Read More
UFC 178: Tim Kennedy to Battle Yoel Romero
By FCF Staff
UFC 178 has picked up a compelling, middleweight fight, as the promotion has announced Tim Kennedy will face fellow contender Yoel Romero at the September 27th event.
The upcoming card will go down in Las Vegas, Nevada,… Read More
UFC 175: Chris Weidman Confident He’ll Finish “The Dragon” and Prevent a Second Machida Era
By Kelsey Mowatt
At a time when the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s schedule does not include big draws like Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre and now Chael Sonnen, comes an event that will feature a potential superstar in Chris Weidman.… Read More
UFC 173: TJ Dillashaw Scores $100,000 in Bonuses
By FCF Staff
TJ Dillashaw certainly had a memorable night at UFC 173, as not only did he lay claim to the promotion’s bantamweight title, he scored $100,000 extra in bonus money.
Dillashaw was awarded a “Performance of the Night”… Read More