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UFC 213: Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker – Whose Title Run Will Come to a Halt?
Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker have done nothing but win in recent years, but barring an unlikely draw, that’s going to change for one of the middleweights, July 8th.
Romero and Whittaker are going to throw down in the… Read More
UFC 213: Betting Preview And Form Guide
From a strictly Nevadan perspective, Las Vegas is unrivalled in its ability to whip up a frenzy on fight night. Paradise, an adjacent city, has generally been overlooked when it comes to hosting UFC history in the making. That was… Read More
Dana White Outlines What UFC’s Involvement Will be in Mayweather vs. McGregor
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor remains under contract with the UFC, Dana White is reporting that the promotion will play no official role, leading up to the bout between Floyd Mayweather and McGregor.
On Wednesday it was announced that… Read More
UFC Books Yoel Romero – Robert Whittaker Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Yoel Romero will not fight middleweight champ Michael Bisping next, but he will face Robert Whittaker for an interim belt.
The UFC has announced that Romero and Whittaker will battle on July 8th, at UFC 213, for… Read More
TUF 26 to Crown UFC’s Inaugural Women’s Flyweight Champ
By FCF Staff
As expected, the 26th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter’ will feature women flyweights, and the competition will determine the promotion’s first ever, woman champion at 125 pounds.
The confirmation comes days after a press release was… Read More
UFC Adds Pettis – Miller, Werdum – Overeem & Lawler – Cerrone to July Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s July 8th card has received three big name fights.
The promotion has confirmed that UFC 213 will feature Fabricio Werdum vs. Alistair Overeem, Anthony Pettis vs. Jim Miller and Robbie Lawler vs. Donald… Read More
Francis Ngannou Has Relocated to Las Vegas in Effort to Reach The “Next Level”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Francis Ngannou faces in his next bout, but the UFC heavyweight contender’s reporting he’s relocated from Paris to Las Vegas.
Ngannou, who has won five straight fights since he joined the… Read More
Steve Bosse vs. Jared Cannonier Added to UFC July Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book bouts for International Fight Week in early July, as the promotion’s announced that Steve Bosse will take on #15 ranked, 205’er Jared Cannonier.
The bout will be part of the TUF 25… Read More
Report: UFC Targeting Alistair Overeem – Fabricio Werdum Rubber Match
By FCF Staff
The UFC is hoping to book a rubber match between heavyweight contenders Alistair Overeem and Fabricio Werdum.
The stars fought for the first time back in 2006, under the PRIDE banner, and Werdum won the fight via… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager Admits Dana White Was Right: “I Should Have Called The UFC Doctor”
By FCF Staff
After it was announced that Khabib Nurmagomedov was not cleared to compete at UFC 209 this Saturday, Dana White blasted his team for not calling the UFC’s physicians, and the fighter’s manager admits they made a mistake.… Read More
UFC 209 Fighter Payouts: Mark Hunt And Alistair Overeem Lead Way
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payout figures for Saturday’s UFC 209 card, and heavyweight vets Mark Hunt and Alistair Overeem led the way.
According to the numbers that were disclosed to the NSAC, by… Read More
UFC 209: Tyron Woodley Squeaks by Stephen Thompson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 209 card in Las Vegas, which saw Tyron Woodley retain the welterweight title, by earning a majority decision win over Stephen Thompson.
Thompson pressed forward throughout most of the bout,… Read More
UFC 209: Tyron Woodley Will Remain Champ According to Michael Bisping & Kenny Florian
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley will be defending the welterweight title for a second time today at UFC 209, and both Kenny Florian and Michael Bisping believe the powerful wrestler’s going to remain champ.
Woodley will take on Stephen Thompson… Read More
UFC 209 Weigh-In Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov Unable to Compete Due to Medical Issues
By FCF Staff
UFC 209 has been dealt a disastrous blow, as the promotion has confirmed that Khabib Nurmagomedov will not fight Tony Ferguson, due to medical issues.
Earlier on Friday it was reported that Nurmagomedov had gone to a… Read More
UFC 209: Khabib Nurmagomedov Weighs-In on Pre-Fight Back-And-Forth With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have exchange plenty of warnings leading up to their bout on Saturday, but it sounds like “The Eagle” isn’t really sure why that is.
After it was announced that lightweight champ Conor… Read More
UFC 209: Tony Ferguson Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Will Retire “When I’m Done With Him”
By FCF Staff
Not only does Tony Ferguson plan to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first defeat on Saturday night at UFC 209, but “El Cucuy” says the lightweight won’t want to fight again, after they battle.
Ferguson and Nurmagomedov are… Read More
UFC 209: Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Tony Ferguson Asked For More Money Because “You Know This is Your Last Fight”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson held out for more money, before he agreed to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 209, and according to the latter that’s because “El Cucuy” knows it will be last bout.
Ferguson and Nurmagomedov will battle… Read More
Mark Godbeer Reports Todd Duffee Has Withdrawn From UFC 209 Bout
By FCF Staff
According to Mark Godbeer, the UFC is looking for a new opponent for him to face on March 4th, as the heavyweight’s reporting Todd Duffee has withdrawn from their fight.
The heavyweights were scheduled to fight at… Read More
UFC 209: Tony Ferguson Says Khabib Nurmagomedov is Making “Same Mistake That Rafael dos Anjos Made”
By FCF Staff
Although Khabib Nurmagomedov campaigned hard for a bout with Tony Ferguson, the latter believes his next opponent is looking past him and onto Conor McGregor.
Since the lightweight champ McGregor is taking a break from fighting, in… Read More
UFC 209: Tyron Woodley Outlines Why he Called For Other Bouts, Instead of Rematch With Stephen Thompson
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson are booked for a rematch at UFC 209, March 4th, but the bout wasn’t signed until after the welterweight champ campaigned for other fights.
Following Woodley’s majority draw with Thompson in November,… Read More