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UFC Prague: Petr Yan Claims John Dodson is “Pretty Predictable”, While Discussing Upcoming Bout
By FCF Staff
Petr Yan is aware of John Dodson’s experience and his longtime, contender status in the UFC, but the rising bantamweight doesn’t sound too concerned about what the veteran fighter will bring to the cage when they fight later… Read More
UFC 228: Tyron Woodley Hands Darren Till First Defeat
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Tyron Woodley handed Darren Till his first professional, MMA defeat tonight, as the welterweight champ submitted the contender in round two.
Woodley dropped Till in the second round with a huge right hand, and after punishing the… Read More
UFC 228 Weigh-In Results: Woodley & Till Hit Their Marks, Montano Out of Co-Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 228, which will take place tomorrow in Dallas, Texas.
Welterweight champ Tyron Woodley and Darren Till both made weight for the main event, as they tipped the scales at… Read More
UFC FN 131: Marlon Moraes Says He’ll Wait For Title Fight Following Emphatic Win
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The consensus heading into UFC Fight Night 131 was that a decisive win for either Jimmie Rivera or Marlon Moraes, could deliver a shot at the bantamweight title. Well, after Moraes managed to do just that on… Read More
UFC 224: Brian Kelleher Outlines Why he Called Out John Lineker
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After Brian Kelleher defeated Renan Barao in February, he called for a fight with another Brazilian star, John Lineker. But, according to the American, the callout was only about making a big move in the 135 ranks.… Read More
UFC Announces Jake Ellenberger – Bryan Barberena Fight
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The UFC has added another bout to its June 1st card in Utica, New Jersey, as the promotion’s announced Jake Ellenberger will take on Bryan Barberena.
Ellenberger (31-13) will be returning to the cage for the first… Read More
UFC on FOX 25: Chris Weidman Halts Kelvin Gastelum’s Rise up the 185 Ranks
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Chris Weidman survived an early scare from Kelvin Gastelum tonight at UFC on FOX 25, and went on to submit the surging fighter in the card’s headliner.
Weidman was sent to the deck by a big left… Read More
UFC on FOX 25 Weigh-In Results: Chris Weidman & Kelvin Gastelum Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 25 will take place tomorrow in Long Island, New York, and all of the fighters have already made weight for the event.
In the headliner, former middleweight champ Chris Weidman will take on former… Read More
UFC on FOX 22: Urijah Faber Breaks Down Brad Picket, “He’s a Championship Level Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Urijah Faber will face Brad Pickett this Saturday, in what will be the final fight of “The California Kid’s” career, and it sounds like he’s expecting a tough challenge.
Faber and Pickett will fight at UFC on… Read More
UFC on FOX 22: Urijah Faber Says “Focus is to Hang it up”, But Won’t Rule Out Future Fights
By FCF Staff
Urijah Faber has already announced that this Saturday’s scrap with Brad Pickett will be his last, but the Sacramento star concedes a comeback bout isn’t impossible.
Several weeks ago, the 37 year-old reported that he had decided… Read More
Urijah Faber Plans to Make UFC on FOX 22 Bout His Last
By FCF Staff
It looks like the impressive and lengthy career of Urijah Faber will come to a close at UFC on FOX 22.
The former WEC featherweight champ is scheduled to fight Brad Pickett at the December 17th event,… Read More
Urijah Faber to Battle Brad Pickett in Hometown of Sacramento
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Sacramento’s Urijah Faber has been booked for the UFC’s next card in the California city, as the bantamweight contender will take on fellow vet, Brad Pickett.
The UFC recently announced that the fight will be part of… Read More
UFC 203: CM Punk Among Card’s Highest Earners Following MMA Debut
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CM Punk was one of pro-wrestling’s biggest names prior to his UFC signing, and that fact is clearly demonstrated in how much money he earned for his MMA debut.
Punk, or Phil Brooks, was reportedly paid $500,000… Read More
UFC 203: Stipe Miocic Takes Out Alistair Overeem, Mickey Gall Runs Through CM Punk
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Stipe Miocic sent the fans home happy tonight at UFC 203, as the Cleveland fighter took out Alistair Overeem to defend the heavyweight title.
Overeem dropped Miocic early on with a hard jab, but the champion recovered,… Read More
UFC 203 Weigh-In Results: Stipe Miocic And Alistair Overeem Set For Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 203, which will take place tomorrow night in Cleveland, Ohio.
In the main event, heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will take on decorated vet, Alistair Overeem.
The card will also feature… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Ben Rothwell Among Bonus Winners
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For handing Josh Barnett his first submission loss in MMA competition (not due to injury), Ben Rothwell earned an extra $50,000 tonight at UFC on FOX 18.
Rothwell tapped Barnett out with a guillotine choke in round… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Anthony Johnson Quickly Puts Away Ryan Bader
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Anthony Johnson needed very little time to end Ryan Bader’s five fight winning streak at UFC on FOX 18, as the light-heavyweight knocked out his fellow contender in under 90 seconds.
Bader shot in for a single… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Anthony Johnson And Ryan Bader Hit Their Marks
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UFC on FOX 18 will take place tomorrow in Newark, New Jersey, and all the scheduled competitors have made weight.
In the headliner, Ryan Bader will take on fellow light-heavyweight contender, Anthony Johnson. Bader weighed in at… Read More
UFC FN 77: Vitor Belfort Head Kick Takes Out Dan Henderson Again
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort used a headkick to defeat Dan Henderson in 2013, and the Brazilian used it again to set up his second win over the American at UFC Fight Night 77.
Belfort didn’t offer any offense at… Read More
UFC FN 77 Weigh-In Results: Vitor Belfort And Dan Henderson Are Ready For Round Three
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 77, which will take place tomorrow in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The main event will feature a rubber match between Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson, and in the… Read More