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UFC 174: Dana White Heaps Praise on Demetrious Johnson, Says John Dodson Rematch “Makes the Most Sense”
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson wasn’t able to deliver his third, consecutive stoppage win at UFC 174, but the flyweight champ was impressive nonetheless.
The dynamic fighter worked his was to a clear cut, unanimous decision win over Ali Bagautinov… Read More
UFC 174: Ali Bagautinov Concedes Demetrious Johnson P4P Contender, “But I Can Beat Him”
By FCF Staff
Ali Bagautinov has certainly impressed, since he arrived in the UFC last year, but the powerful flyweight will be a considerable underdog when he faces Demetrious Johnson Saturday.
After all, not only is the latter the UFC… Read More
UFC 174: Demetrious Johnson to Defend Title Versus Ali Bagautinov
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the main event for it’s June 14th return to Vancouver, as flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson will face Ali Bagautinov. UFC 174 will be hosted by the the city’s Rogers Arena.
Bagautinov… Read More
MMA Lab’s John Crouch is Thrilled to See Joe Riggs’ Bellator Success After Vet Put Retirement on The Line
By Kelsey Mowatt
While there was no shortage of captivating storylines throughout Bellator’s 2013 campaign, one of the more intriguing came as a result of Joe Riggs, who went on to win the promotion’s “Fight Master” competition.… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson’s Star Continues to Rise With Jaw Dropping Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite the fact Demetrious Johnson had defended the flyweight title twice, and was coming off an impressive tap-out victory over John Moraga, the champ still had his fair share of critics heading into UFC on… Read More
UFC on FOX 9 Weigh-In Results: Johnson and Benavidez on Target for Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 9 card, which will go down at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.
The card will feature flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson taking on Joseph… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson and Benavidez Weigh in on Rematch
By FCF Staff
Considering their abilities and how competitive their first meeting was, it’s not surprising that Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez have been booked to fight again at UFC on FOX 9, Saturday. In their first meeting last September… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Moraga to Fight Uyenoyama
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card continues to near completion, as the promotion has announced that flyweight contender John Moraga will fight Darren Uyenoyama at the event.
The card will be hosted… Read More
Demetrious Johnson-Joseph Benavidez II to Headline TUF 18 Finale
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez has done nothing but impress since he lost by split decision to Demetrious Johnson approximately one year ago, and as a result, the #1 flyweight contender has been booked to rematch the champion. The UFC… Read More
Dana White Continues to Praise Demetrious Johnson After Impressive Win, Says Critics Are Idiots
By Kelsey Mowatt
While several fighters recorded pivotal victories Saturday night at UFC on FOX 8, Demetrious Johnson’s performance likely led the way in terms of importance. Of course, Johnson’s victory over John Moraga was crucial, due to… Read More
UFC on FOX 8: Johnson, Guillard, Herman and Smith Pick Up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson defended his title at last night’s UFC on FOX 8 card in Seattle, and also picked up “Submission of the Night”. Johnson earned the award and an additional $50,000 for his fifth round,… Read More
UFC on FOX 8: Demetrious Johnson Defends Crown
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Saturday’s UFC on FOX 8 card in Seattle, which saw flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson defend his belt with a fifth round, submission win over John Moraga.
Demetrious Johnson def. John Moraga… Read More
John Albert Fighting Yaotzin Meza at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
A bantamweight bout between John Albert and Yaotzin Meza has been added to UFC on FOX 8 card, which will likely round out the July 27th event. The fight is the 14th match-up to be confirmed… Read More
Demetrious Johnson’s Shoulder Surgery A Success
By Timothy J. Gilbert
UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson successfully underwent surgery on his injured shoulder Thursday, repairing three tears in his labrum, and marking the beginning of his journey back to the octagon.
Johnson recently reported the success of… Read More
Torn Labrum KOs UFC Flyweight Champ Demetrious Johnson For 12 Weeks
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The injury that forced Demetrious Johnson to withdraw from his upcoming title defense fight against John Moraga at The Ultimate Fighter 17 finale has been revealed, and the result, a torn labrum, will keep him out… Read More
UFC Confirms McCall Injury, Moraga vs. Gomez Set For UFC on FOX 4
By FCF Staff
Less than two weeks away from the upcoming August 4th, UFC on FOX 4 card in Los Angeles, the UFC has confirmed that flyweight Ian McCall has been forced to withdraw from the event due to injury.… Read More
UFC 236: Wilson Reis Campaigns For UFC to Keep 125 Division
By FCF Staff
As Wilson Reis prepares to face fellow flyweight contender Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 236, the accomplished fighter’s campaigning for the promotion to keep the 125 division alive.
For months now there’s been extensive speculation about whether the… Read More
Joseph Benavidez to Battle Deiveson Figueiredo Next
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez has been booked for a quick turn-around fight, following his stoppage win over Alex Perez last weekend.
The UFC’s announced that Benavidez will take on fellow flyweight contender, Deiveson Figueiredo, January 26th at UFC 233.
Prior… Read More
UFC FN 135: Justin Gaethje Quickly KOs James Vick
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje needed less than two minutes tonight to return to the win column, as the former WSOF lightweight champ quickly knocked out James Vick.
Gaethje faced Vick in the headliner of UFC FN 135, and proceeded… Read More
UFC FN 135 Weigh-In Results: Justin Gaethje & James Vick Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 135, which will take place tomorrow in Lincoln, Nebraska.
In the main event, Justin Gaethje will take on fellow lightweight contender, James Vick.
Main Card (FS1, 10 PM/ET)
Justin… Read More