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UFC 207: Cain Velasquez – Fabricio Werdum II Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s final event of 2016 will feature a rematch between two former heavyweight champs, as Cain Velasquez will take on Fabricio Werdum.
The promotion has announced that the fight will be part of UFC 207, which… Read More
Jose Aldo Reports “Great Conversation” With UFC, But Doesn’t See Return to Octagon
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo’s reporting he had a “great conversation” with UFC officials, the interim featherweight champ says he still wants to close out his run with the promotion.
Following the UFC’s decision to have Conor McGregor challenge… Read More
Matt Brown vs. Tarec Saffiedine, Johny Hendricks vs. Neil Magny Booked For UFC’s Final 2016 Card
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build the line-up for its December 30th event, as it’s booked Matt Brown vs. Tarec Saffiedine and Johny Hendricks vs. Neil Magny for the card.
The welterweight fights will be part… Read More
Jose Aldo Threatens to Take Dive if He’s Not Granted UFC Release
By FCF Staff
Recently Jose Aldo relayed that he no longer wants to fight and that he wants the UFC to release him, and the Brazilian star isn’t backing off that stance.
Aldo made the announcement following the news that… Read More
UFC 207: Ronda Rousey to Challenge Amanda Nunes in Return
By FCF Staff
Approximately 11 months after Ronda Rousey’s devastating loss to Holly Holm, the UFC has announced that the star will return to action on December 30th, and will face new bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes.
The bout will headline… Read More
UFC Confirms Joe Silva Set to Retire, Announces Hiring of Former Legacy FC President Mick Maynard
By FCF Staff
Following recent reports that Joe Silva is set to retire at the end of the year, the UFC has confirmed that the matchmaker and executive is indeed retiring.
As a result, the promotion has announced that Legacy… Read More
Report: Cain Velasquez – Fabricio Werdum II Planned For UFC 207
By FCF Staff
It looks like Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum are going to fight again, as according to reports, a rematch between the two is planned for UFC 207.
Werdum and Velasquez fought for the first time last June,… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II – UFC 202 Estimated to Have Set New PPV Record
By FCF Staff
Most observers believed UFC 202 and Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II was going to draw big numbers, and it looks like the recent card has set a new pay-per-view record for the promotion.
The August 20th… Read More
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Ramsey Nijem
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (August 29, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has bolstered its roster of world-class athletes yet again with the signing of lightweight (155 pounds) star and former The Ultimate… Read More
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Jared Rosholt
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LAS VEGAS (August 24, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed seasoned, heavyweight Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star and former NCAA Division I wrestling sensation Jared “The Big Show” Rosholt… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor And Nate Diaz Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II lived up to the hype and then some at UFC 202, and as a result, the bout was awarded “Fight of the Night’ honors.
McGregor dropped Diaz several times early in… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Outguns Nate Diaz in Rematch
By FCF Staff
For several minutes, it looked like Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II might have a similar conclusion to their first encounter, but ultimately the latter pulled out the win.
McGregor pounded Diaz with hard left hands early… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Reportedly Sets New UFC Record For Disclosed Payout
By FCF Staff
Leading up to tonight’s UFC 202 card, the expectation was that both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are set to make big money, and that clearly is the case.
The fighters are going to battle in the… Read More
UFC 202: Anthony Johnson Admits he Doesn’t “See Too Many Weaknesses” in Glover Teixeira
By FCF Staff
Glover Teixeira is widely considered to be one of the most complete, and dangerous light-heavyweights in all of MMA, and Anthony Johnson doesn’t disagree with that view.
The fighters are scheduled to fight tonight in the co-headliner… Read More
UFC Announces Remaining Schedule For 2016
By FCF Staff
With August near it’s end, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the remaining schedule for its 2016 campaign.
The last event for 2016 will take place on December 30th in Las Vegas. No bouts for UFC 207,… Read More
UFC 202: Nate Diaz And Conor McGregor Are Ready For War
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins were held today for tomorrow’s UFC 202 card, and all of the scheduled competitors for the event made weight.
In the headliner, Conor McGregor will attempt to avenge his submission loss to Nate Diaz, which… Read More
Boxing Star Canelo Alvarez is Backing Nate Diaz Heading Into UFC 202
By FCF Staff
It looks like Nate Diaz has the backing of one of the planet’s top boxers as UFC 202 draws near, as recently Canelo Alvarez was photographed wearing one of the Stockton star’s t-shirts.
Diaz, who… Read More
UFC 202: Kenny Florian Outlines Why He’s “Going With” Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
The betting lines have Conor McGregor as a slight favorite to defeat Nate Diaz at UFC 202, and it looks like Kenny Florian agrees with that assessment.
Although McGregor was submitted by Diaz in their first meeting… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz And Conor McGregor Entourages Banned From Attending UFC 202 Events
By FCF Staff
Following yesterday’s explosive press conference, where Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, as well as others, threw water bottles at each other, it’s being reported the fighters entourages are banned from any other UFC 202 related events.
Diaz… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Reports “My Jiu-Jitsu Has Been Great” in Advance of Nate Diaz Rematch
By FCF Staff
Following his submission loss to Nate Diaz in March, Conor McGregor is reporting that his ground game is on point, as his rematch with the BJJ black belt approaches.
Diaz quickly moved into a fight ending, rear-naked-choke… Read More