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Jimmie Rivera Calls Out Cody Garbrandt
By FCF Staff
After having two bouts fall through for UFC 219 last weekend, Jimmie Rivera is calling for a scrap with former bantamweight champ, Cody Garbrandt.
Initially, Rivera was supposed to fight Dominick Cruz on December 30th, but the… Read More
Jimmie Rivera Calls on Dominick Cruz to “Defend Your Spot”
By FCF Staff
Now that Jimmie Rivera has won five straight fights in the UFC, the New Jersey fighter has named Dominick Cruz as a potential target for his next bout.
Rivera took on noted finisher Thomas Almeida at UFC… Read More
UFC on FOX 25: Chris Weidman Halts Kelvin Gastelum’s Rise up the 185 Ranks
By FCF Staff
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
Cody Garbrandt Says a Win at UFC 207 Makes Him “FOTY”
By FCF Staff
If Cody Garbrandt closes out the year by defeating Dominick Cruz, the heavy handed bantamweight believes he should receive “Fighter of the Year” honors.
Garbrandt will take on the renowned champ at UFC 207, which will take… Read More
UFC FN 100: Ryan Bader Stops Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
By FCF Staff
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was unable to avenge his 2010 loss to Ryan Bader tonight at UFC Fight Night 100, as the latter’s wrestling and top game was too much for the legend.
Bader repeatedly took Nogueira to… Read More
UFC FN 100 Weigh-In Results: Ryan Bader & Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 100 will take place tomorrow night in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and all of the scheduled competitors have made weight.
The headliner will see Ryan Bader take on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a light-heavyweight bout.… Read More
TJ Dillashaw Says UFC Will Cease to be a “Sport” if He’s Skipped For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
There’s been no shortage of talk recently about a fight between Dominick Cruz and Cody Garbrandt, but if that happens next, TJ Dillashaw says the UFC will cease to be a sport.
Cruz and Garbrandt have been… Read More
UFC 202: Cody Garbrandt Says Dominick Cruz Hopes Takeya Mizugaki “Pulls of an Upset”
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks, Dominick Cruz has had plenty to say about Cody Garbrandt, and according to the latter, that’s because the bantamweight champ wants to him to look past his next opponent.
Garbrandt is booked to fight… Read More
UFC FN 88: Jeremy Stephens Leads Way in Payouts
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 88 card, and featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens led the way.
According to the figures that were disclosed to the NSAC by the… Read More
UFC FN 88: Cody Garbrandt Talks Future, Wants Bout at UFC’s Cleveland Debut
By FCF Staff
After running through Thomas Almeida last night at UFC Fight Night 88, Cody Garbrandt wants to fight another, top ranked opponent, but would like to do so in Cleveland.
Right out of the gate on Sunday, Garbrandt… Read More
Cody Garbrandt Blasts TJ Dillashaw For Trying to “Take Some of Our Teammates”
By FCF Staff
Although Team Alpha Members like Joseph Benavidez and Lance Palmer continue to be on good terms with TJ Dillashaw, and have even trained with him, the same cannot be said for Cody Garbrandt.
Since Dillashaw announced he… Read More
UFC FN 88 Receives Aljamain Sterling – Bryan Caraway
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 88 has received a pivotal bantamweight bout, as the promotion’s confirmed that Bryan Caraway will take on Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling (12-0) is coming off a submission win over Johnny Eduardo in December. Sterling is… Read More
UFC FN 84: Francisco Rivera Says Upcoming Bout With Brad Pickett “is Already Contender For Fight of The Night”
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 84 will feature several intriguing match-ups, but Francisco Rivera is extremely confident that his bout with Brad Pickett will be one of the best.
Both Rivera and Pickett are known for being aggressive, pressure… 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
UFC Rankings Update: Conor McGregor And Stephen Thompson Among Big Movers
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has released its latest rankings follow the promotion’s busy weekend, and four men in particular have made big moves.
Conor McGregor secured the interim featherweight belt at UFC 189 by stopping Chad Mendes,… Read More
UFC 189: Conor McGregor And Chad Mendes Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 189 card in Las Vegas, and headliners Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes led the way.
According to the figures, both featherweights earned $500,000 for… Read More
UFC 189: Conor McGregor Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is taking home the interim featherweight title after UFC 189, as well as an extra $50,000 in bonus money.
McGregor battled back from several takedowns and the punishing top game of Chad Mendes in the… Read More
UFC 189: Conor McGregor Tested, But Takes Out Chad Mendes
Robbie Lawler Stops Rory MacDonald in Bloody, Slugfest
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor was taken down… Read More