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Report: Francisco Rivera Stepping in to Fight Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 173
By FCF Staff
Takeya Mizugaki has been booked a new fight for UFC 173, now that his original opponent TJ Dillashaw is fighting Renan Barao, and its reportedly Francisco Rivera.
Recently the UFC announced that Dillashaw will fight the bantamweight… Read More
Chris Weidman-Lyoto Machida Title Fight Pushed Back to UFC 175
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman’s next title defense won’t take place on May 24th after all, as the UFC has announced that the middleweight champion has incurred a knee injury, and as a result, he won’t fight Lyoto Machida until… Read More
UFC 173: Vitor Belfort Withdraws, Lyoto Machida to Challenge Chris Weidman
By FCF Staff
The MMA world knew that the fall out from the NSAC’s decision to ban TRT would be far reaching and substantive, and the main event for UFC 173 has already been hit by the ruling. As a… Read More
UFC 173: Al Iaquinta Versus Mitch Clarke Added to Card
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 173 has its sixth bout, as the promotion has announced that Al Iaquinta will battle fellow lightweight Mitch Clarke at the event. The May 24th card will go down at the MGM Grand… Read More
UFC 173: Jamie Varner to Face James Krause
By FCF Staff
UFC 173 has picked up a lightweight fight, as the promotion has announced that former WEC champ Jamie Varner will battle James Krause at the May 24th event. The upcoming card will be hosted by the MGM… Read More
UFC 170: Daniel Cormier And Ronda Rousey Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 170 card in Las Vegas, and former heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier lead the way.
According to the salaries that were disclosed to the NSAC… Read More
UFC 170 Weigh-In Results: Rousey And McMann Set For Headliner, Cormier And Cummins Ready For War
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC 170 card in Las Vegas made weight this afternoon, including headliners Ronda Rousey and Sarah McMann.
The bantamweight champion Rousey weighed in at 135 pounds, as did the decorated… Read More
UFC 170: Newcomer Pat Cummins Says It’s Time to “Realize The Second” Part of MMA Dream
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although UFC 170 recently lost an all-star bout between Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans, it certainly hasn’t taken long for the latter’s replacement, Pat Cummins, to create some serious buzz about his Octagon… Read More
UFC 170: Undefeated Patrick Cummins to Face Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
Undefeated prospect Patrick Cummins volunteered to fight Daniel Cormier at UFC 170, after Rashad Evans withdrew, and the light-heavyweight has gotten his wish.
Cummins started a campaign on Twitter Wednesday calling for the bout, and now the… Read More
UFC 170: Rashad Evans Out of Co-Main Event
By FCF Staff
Less than two weeks away from when it will take place, UFC 170 has lost its co-main event, as Rashad Evans has been forced to withdraw due to a leg injury.
The former light-heavyweight champ was scheduled… Read More
Report: UFC Signs Pedro Munhoz, RFA Champ to Battle Raphael Assuncao Feb. 22nd
By FCF Staff
Despite the withdrawal of Francisco Rivera, Raphael Assuncao will still fight at UFC 170 on February 22nd, as the promotion has reportedly signed Pedro Munhoz to fight the bantamweight contender.
Rivera recently dropped out of the bout… Read More
Report: Jessica Eye’s UFC 166 Win Over Sarah Kaufman Overturned Due to Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Jessica Eye’s split decision win over Sarah Kaufman at UFC 166 had been overturned to a no decision, and now it’s been revealed the change was apparently due to Eye failing her… Read More
UFC 173: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Booked For May 24th Card
By FCF Staff
Not only will the UFC’s May 24th card in Las Vegas feature middleweight champion Chris Weidman taking on Vitor Belfort, but the promotion has confirmed Chael Sonnen will battle Wanderlei Silva at the event.
The venue for… Read More
UFC Veteran Din Thomas Retires From Fighting
By FCF Staff
After 15 years of professional fighting, UFC veteran Din Thomas has announced that he’s hanging up the gloves at the age of 37. The American Top Team fighter, who began competing in 1998, announced his decision today… 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 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: Dana White Says UFC Planning Title Shot Eliminator at Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
Following Cain Velasquez’s stoppage win over Junior dos Santos at UFC 166, it was announced that Fabricio Werdum would be the next to challenge for the heavyweight title. Since the champion recently underwent shoulder surgery, and will… Read More
UFC 168: Silva Offers Conflicting Comments Regarding Possible Retirement
By FCF Staff
Even after Anderson Silva lost the middleweight championship to Chris Weidman at UFC 162 in July, the legendary fighter said he intended to complete his ten fight contract with the promotion. Immediately following the loss, he also… Read More
UFC 168: Jim Miller Says He’s no One’s “Stepping Stone”Heading Into Bout With Fabricio Camoes
By FCF Staff
Although Jim Miller’s recent losses have come against top tier competition, the perennial contender is at risk of exiting the UFC’s top ten lightweight rankings, if he’s defeated by Fabricio Camoes at UFC 168.
Heading into Saturday’s… Read More
UFC 170: Francisco Rivera and Raphael Assuncao Agree to Bout
By FCF Staff
The February 22nd, UFC 170 card in Las Vegas has received a compelling bantamweight fight, as Raphael Assuncao and Francisco Rivera have agreed to battle at the upcoming event.
Assuncao (21-4) is currently the promotion’s #4 ranked… Read More