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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
UFC 216: Tony Ferguson Was “Upset” by Decision to Have Demetrious Johnson Co-Headline
By FCF Staff
Some fans took issue with the UFC’s decision to have Demetrious Johnson fight in the co-main event slot at UFC 216, and it sounds like headliner Tony Ferguson understands why.
Johnson was originally scheduled to fight Ray… Read More
UFC Donating $1 Million Dollars to Families of Las Vegas Mass Shooting Victims
By FCF Staff
In the aftermath of the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is reportedly going to donate $1 million dollars to the families of the victims.
Following the shooting, which… Read More
UFC 216: Paige VanZant Forced Out of Jessica Eye Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC 216 will no longer feature Paige VanZant’s first bout this year, as the promotion’s announced she’s been forced out of a scheduled fight with Jessica Eye.
VanZant was scheduled to compete for the first time since… Read More
Demetrious Johnson – Ray Borg Serving as Co-Headliner For UFC 216
By FCF Staff
Although Demetrious Johnson could set a new record for title defenses at UFC 216, it appears as though his bout with Ray Borg will serve as the card’s co-main event.
Recently the promotion moved Johnson – Borg… Read More
UFC 215: Demetrious Johnson Says UFC is Holding “Too Many” Events
By FCF Staff
Many fans and observers have argued in recent years that the UFC is promoting too many events, and the promotion’s flyweight champ agrees with that sentiment.
Demetrious Johnson is booked to defend the 125 title against Ray… Read More
Floyd Mayweather Pushed by Conor McGregor, Before Stopping UFC Champ
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor pushed Floyd Mayweather through the opening rounds of their bout tonight in Las Vegas, but eventually the UFC champ fell to the undefeated boxer.
McGregor kept Mayweather at bay with his jab, and tested the… Read More