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TUF Live Ep. 5: Michael Chiesa Earns Emotional UD Win Over Jeremy Larsen
By FCF Staff
Michael Chiesa scored an emotional, unanimous decision win over Jeremy Larsen in the latest episode of “The Ultimate Fighter Live” to join James Vick, Justin Lawrence and Al Iaquinta in the quarterfinals.
Chiesa, who suffered the loss… Read More
UFC FN 91: John Lineker Puts Away Michael McDonald, Tony Ferguson Takes Thriller
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John Lineker needed less than three minutes to prove he’s a legitimate, bantamweight contender tonight at UFC FN 91, as he quickly took out Michael McDonald.
The feared slugged cracked McDonald with a big overhand right not… Read More
UFC FN 91: Michael McDonald – John Lineker New Headliner
By FCF Staff
Following Michael Chiesa’s withdrawal from UFC Fight Night 91 due to a back injury, a bantamweight bout between John Lineker and Michael McDonald has been moved into the main event. Chiesa was scheduled to fight fellow lightweight… Read More
UFC FN 31: Kennedy, Chiesa, Khabilov and Masvidal Earns Bonuses
By FCF Staff
The UFC gave Tim Kennedy a huge opportunity at tonight’s “Fight for the Troops” event, and he made the most of his main event booking by knocking out Rafael Natal.
The Army Ranger blasted Natal with a… Read More
“Fight for the Troops III”: Smith-Chiesa, Bermudez-Lentz Added
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s November 6th, “Fight for the Troops III” card has two new additions, as the promotion has announced that Nik Lentz will fight Dennis Bermudez, and that Michael Chiesa will battle fellow TUF winner Colton Smith.… Read More
Chiesa, Kampmann, Cofer and Lawrence Pick Up TUF Live Finale Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not only did Michael Chiesa secure his position as the latest “Ultimate Fighter”, the lightweight picked up an additional $40,000 for the rear-naked-choke he utilized to tap out fellow finalist Al Iaquinta.
Chiesa picked up the bonus… Read More
Jack Della Maddalena Defends Strategy Versus Kevin Holland
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Kevin Holland didn’t really deliver the fireworks that many people expected when the bout was initially announced. But, Della Maddalena isn’t about to criticize the approach he took at Noche UFC.… Read More
Kevin Holland Doesn’t See The UFC Booking Him to Fight Ian Machado Garry
By FCF Staff
Kevin Holland is quick to praise Ian Machado Garry for his ambition and what he’s accomplished. But, the welterweight contender doesn’t see the UFC booking him to fight the rising star.
The 25-year-old Garry (13-0) recorded his… Read More
UFC 291: Justin Gaethje Takes BMF Title With Head Kick
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje has secured the UFC’s BMF title, and the lightweight contender did so in electrifying fashion.
Gaethje faced Dustin Poirier for the ceremonial belt in the headliner of UFC 291, and finished the fight with a… Read More
UFC 291 Weigh-in Results: Justin Gaethje – Dustin Poirier 2 Official, Two Fighters Heavy
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in ahead of Saturday’s UFC 291 card, and the BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje is official.
Poirier came in at 155 pounds for the five-round bout, while Gaethje was… Read More
Belal Muhammad vs. Vicente Luque set to headline April UFC Fight Night
By FCF Staff
According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Belal Muhammad versus Vicente Luque are set to headline the UFC’s April 16th event. Bout will be contested at welterweight(170lbs). Location will be revealed at a later date.
Belal Muhammad is looking… Read More
UFC Vegas 43: Ketlen Vieira Scores Pivotal Win Over Miesha Tate
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for UFC Vegas 43, which took place at the promotion’s Apex Facility,
In the main event, Ketlen Vieira returned to the win column, by recording a decision win over former bantamweight champ, Miesha… Read More
UFC Vegas 43 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 43, which will take place Saturday at the Apex Facility.
In the main event, former bantamweight champ Miesha Tate will take on fellow contender, Ketlen Vieira.
In the co-main,… Read More
Nate Diaz Responds to Vicente Luque, Says He’s Down to Fight
By FCF Staff
Following his win over Michael Chiesa last month, Vicente Luque respectfully called for a fight with Nate Diaz, and it looks like the latter’s on board.
Luque (21-7-1) called for the match-up after he submitted Chiesa at… Read More
Dana White Heaps Praise on Vicente Luque, Says Welterweight Has Reached The Top
By FCF Staff
Following Vicente Luque’s thrilling and memorable win at UFC 265, Dana White believes there’s no question the fighter’s proven he’s an elite welterweight.
Luque took on Michael Chiesa at the recent event, and after defending several submission… Read More
UFC 265: Ciryl Gane Puts Away Derrick Lewis to Win Interim HW Title
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Ciryl Gane dominated Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 265 tonight, before stopping the feared slugger to win the interim heavyweight title.
Gane outstruck Lewis from the opening bell, and in round three, he finished… Read More
UFC 265 Weigh-in Results: Ciryl Gane & Derrick Lewis Hit Their Marks
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The fighters have hit the scales in preparation for Saturday’s UFC 265 card, and all of the main card fights are proceeding.
In the main event, Derrick Lewis will battle fellow heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane for an… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Talks Timeline For Return, Trades Tweets With Neil Magny
By FCF Staff
After recording three UFC wins in approximately a two month span, it looks like Khamzat Chimaev will not fight again until this summer.
Chimaev, who last competed in September when he quickly KO’d Gerald Meerschaert, has been… Read More
UFC Fight Island 8 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for the UFC’s latest Fight Island card, which will take place Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.
In the main event, Michael Chiesa will take on fellow welterweight contender, Neil Magny. Chiesa tipped the… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos – Islam Makhachev Changed to Five Round, Headliner
By FCF Staff
After their first, scheduled fight fell through last month, Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev are now going to fight in a five round, main event.
The two were supposed to fight at UFC 254 on October… Read More