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UFC 219: Neil Magny Outlines Why He’s “Excited” to Face Carlos Condit
By FCF Staff
Following his quick loss to Rafael dos Anjos in September, Neil Magny asked the UFC to book him for another high stakes, fight, and the welterweight was granted his wish.
Magny (19-6) has been scheduled to fight… Read More
UFC 219: Cris “Cyborg” Reports She Used to Walk Around “180 or 185”
By FCF Staff
As Cris “Cyborg” Justino prepares for her first title defense as the UFC’s women’s, featherweight champ, she’s revealed she used to walk around as much as 40 more pounds than the division’s weight.
Before the UFC opened… Read More
Tim Elliott Booked to Fight Mark Delarosa, Following Cancellation of UFC on FOX 26 Bout
By FCF Staff
Tim Elliott has quickly been re-booked for a bout, after a scheduled fight at UFC on FOX 26 fell through, as the UFC’s announced he’ll take on Mark Delarosa on December 30th.
Elliott was supposed to fight Pietro… Read More
UFC 219: Khabib Nurmagomedov Reports Weight is “Perfect” in Advance of Pivotal Bout
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov is already facing questions about his weight, as his December 30th bout with Edson Barboza approaches, and the lightweight contender’s reporting his cut’s going to plan.
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight Barboza at the year… Read More
LFA to Hold Trio of Events in January, 2018
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced the promotion will kick off 2018 with a 1-2-3 punch in January with a trio of star-studded shows in California, Arizona, and Louisiana.… Read More
UFC 218: Dana White Says Ticket Sales Rose, After Jose Aldo Joined Card
By FCF Staff
Dana White recently reported that UFC 218 is trending towards a sellout in Detroit, and the UFC President believes Jose Aldo’s addition to the event, is a key reason why.
Aldo wasn’t originally scheduled to fight Max… Read More
Best UFC Fighters to Look out for in 2018
Conor McGregor dominated the headlines in 2017, but not always for his exploits inside the Octagon, and with his money-spinning, boxing match against Floyd Mayweather now consigned to history, the Dubliner can get back to doing what he does… Read More
Cris “Cyborg” Signs New UFC Deal
By FCF Staff
In the same week that the UFC announced that Cris “Cyborg” Justino will fight Holly Holm on December 30th, the featherweight champ has signed a contract extension with the promotion.
The expectation had been that Justino would… Read More
Cris “Cyborg” to Battle Holly Holm at UFC 219
By FCF Staff
UFC 219 has received a championship fight, as the promotion’s announced that featherweight champ Cris “Cyborg” Justino will take on Holly Holm at the December 30th event.
Justino (18-1) secured the vacant 145 belt in July, by… Read More
Bellator Officially Announces Eight-Man World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament in 2018
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator has announced plans to host a year-long grand prix heavyweight tournament in 2018 featuring eight of the roster’s biggest stars with the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion. The… Read More
UFC 217: Georges St-Pierre’s Mentor Doesn’t Like What He’s Seen of Star as Comeback Nears
By FCF Staff
Georges St-Pierre has said he’s a better fighter than ever, as he gets set for his comeback bout with Michael Bisping at UFC 217. But, one of the former champ’s longtime friends and mentors, is expressing concerns… Read More
Report: UFC 216 Estimated to Have Topped 200,000 in PPV Buys
By FCF Staff
Initially it was predicted that the October 7th, UFC 216 card only sold slightly over 100,000 pay-per-view buys, but a new report says it moved much more than that.
According to veteran MMA journalist and the Wrestling… Read More
UFC Adds Khabib Nurmagomedov – Edson Barboza Bout to December Schedule
By FCF Staff
UFC 219 has received a high stakes, lightweight fight, as the promotion’s announced that Khabib Nurmagomedov will face Edson Barboza at the event.
The December 30th card will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,… Read More
Donald Cerrone Reports He’s Targeted to Fight at UFC 219, as Well as UFC FN 118
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone is booked to fight Darren Till this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 118, but the welterweight’s also reporting he’s inline to fight at UFC 219 as well.
UFC 219 is scheduled to take place on… Read More
UFC Fight Night 119: Can Lyoto Machida Take Out Derek Brunson in His Comeback Bout?
When Lyoto Machida returns to the Octagon later this month, for the first time since 2015, “The Dragon” certainly won’t do so with a warm-up fight.
On October 28th, at UFC Fight Night 119, Machida will take on Derek… Read More
UFC 216: Tony Ferguson Outlines Gameplan to Face Kevin Lee, “I Had a Lot of Hay in The Barn…”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson outlasted Kevin Lee last night at UFC 216, and it sounds like that was “El Cucuy’s” game plan from the get go.
Lee took Ferguson down in the opening round of the bout, and punished… Read More
UFC 216: Tony Ferguson Takes Interim LW Belt, Demetrious Johnson Sets Record For Title Defenses
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 216 card, which saw Tony Ferguson win the interim lightweight title, and Demetrious Johnson set a new record for title defenses.
Ferguson tapped out Kevin Lee with a third round,… Read More
UFC 216 Weigh-In Results: Kevin Lee Needs Extra Time, But Makes Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee needed just over an extra hour to make the 155 pound limit for his interim title fight tomorrow with Tony Ferguson, but card’s headliner is official.
Lee initially came in at 156 pounds for the… Read More
UFC 216: Demetrious Johnson Comments on Co-Main Event Status
By FCF Staff
More than a few people were surprised when it became clear Demetrious Johnson wasn’t going to headline UFC 216, but the flyweight champ seems unfazed by the decision.
Johnson was scheduled to fight Ray Borg at UFC 215… Read More
UFC 216: Kevin Lee Says Tony Ferguson is “Getting Hurt” in Bouts, Won’t be Able to Recover From His Attacks
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee understands that Tony Ferguson is a very dangerous fighter, but the rising lightweight says “El Cucuy” won’t be able to deal with the offence he brings on Saturday.
Lee will face Ferguson for the interim… Read More