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Report: UFC Rankings Will Not Determine Reebok Sponsorship Payouts
By FCF Staff
Since the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Reebok unveiled their uniform deal, several fighters have questioned whether the revenue sharing should be tied to the rankings, and it looks like their concerns have been noticed.
Back in December,… Read More
UFC Books Alex Caceres vs. Francisco Rivera
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming event in New Orleans has picked up an interesting, bantamweight match-up, as the promotion has announced that Alex Caceres will battle Francisco Rivera.
UFC Fight Night 68 will be hosted by the… Read More
UFC FN 68: Daniel Sarafian vs. Ricardo Abreu Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 68 has received another bout, as the promotion has announced that Daniel Sarafian will fight fellow, TUF Brazil vet, Ricardo Abreu.
UFC FN 68 will be hosted by the Smoothie King… Read More
UFC’s Alan Jouban to Face Brian Ebersole Next
By FCF Staff
Following Alan Jouban’s memorable, knockout win over Richard Walsh last weekend, he called for a spot on the UFC’s upcoming card in New Orleans, and the welterweight’s received just that.
The promotion has announced that Jouban (11-3)… Read More
UFC FN 68: Dan Henderson-Tim Boetsch, Matt Mitrione-Ben Rothwell Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC has booked three more bouts for its June 6th event in New Orleans, including a middleweight fight between the legendary Dan Henderson and Tim Boetsch.
The 44 year-old Henderson (30-13) is looking to get back… Read More
UFC FN 61: Frank Mir Confident Resurgence Ahead After Taking Year Off
By FCF Staff
Frank Mir will return to action for the first time in over a year tonight, and although he’s lost four straight, the former UFC champ believes he remains a top tier, heavyweight.
Following his decision loss to… Read More
UFC on FOX 15: Patrick Cummins to Face OSP
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 15 has received a bout between two, top 15 ranked light-heavyweights, as the promotion has announced that Patrick Cummins will take on Ovince St. Preux.
Cummins (7-1) has won three straight fights now, since… Read More
UFC Champ Jon Jones Tweets Out His Own Rankings at 205
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to release its latest rankings, following UFC on FOX 14, but Jon Jones has relayed his own thoughts on the matter at 205.
On Saturday night, Anthony Johnson took out the… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Anthony Johnson Confident He’ll Defeat Jon Jones The “Same Way I Took Gus Out”
By Kelsey Mowatt
The UFC’s light-heavyweight division continues to provide jaw dropping and compelling story lines, as now Jon Jones will take on Anthony Johnson, instead of Alexander Gustafsson for a second time.
Going into last night’s… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Anthony Johnson Believes he “Would do Fine” Against Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
If Anthony Johnson defeats Alexander Gustafsson today at UFC on FOX 14, he’ll advance to face Jon Jones, and the surging light-heavyweight believes he’ll do “fine” against the renowned champ.
Johnson has put himself into title contention… Read More
Jon Jones Discusses Failed Drug Test, Rehab and the Fall Out
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones hadn’t said much publicly, since it was revealed he tested positive for cocaine metabolites in December, but the UFC champion has discussed the situation in length in a new interview.
Jones recently conducted a one-on-one… Read More
UFC’s Jon Jones Relays “I am Not a Cocaine Addict” in New Interview
By FCF Staff
Aside from the statement he released, announcing he was entering a drug treatment facility, the MMA world had yet to hear from Jon Jones since news of his failed drug test broke.
The UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion… Read More
UFC Fines Jon Jones $25,000
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine metabolites prior to UFC 182, the promotion had yet to announce any disciplinary action, but that changed on Saturday.
The UFC has confirmed that the light-heavyweight champion… Read More
Report: Dana White Says he Was “Horrified” by Jon Jones’ Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Dana White has publicly supported Jon Jones, and his decision to enter rehab, after it was announced the champion tested positive for cocaine metabolites. But, more recently, the UFC President has conceded he was “horrified” by the… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Jon Jones One Night in Rehab Story “Not Necessarily the Case”
By FCF Staff
A recent report that said Jon Jones spent just one night in rehab isn’t “necessarily the case”, according to UFC President Dana White.
Earlier in the week, Binghamton’s WBNG ran an exclusive interview with Jones’ mother, and… Read More
Report: UFC 182 Draws Most PPV Buys Since December, 2013
By FCF Staff
UFC 182 and its grudge match between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier was expected to draw big, pay-per-view numbers, and according to a new report, the card did just that.
The event took place on January 3rd,… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson Discusses Jon Jones Situation, “We’re Supposed to be Role Models”
By FCF Staff
As Alexander Gustafsson prepares to face Anthony Johnson at UFC on FOX 14, the light-heavyweight has been asked to weigh-in on what’s transpired recently with his former foe, Jon Jones.
Gustafsson attended a media luncheon recently to… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Plans to Attend AFC Championship, Rehab Stay Was For One Night
By FCF Staff
Last week Jon Jones announced he was entering a drug rehab facility, following his positive test for cocaine metabolites, and according to new report the UFC champ was at the treatment center for one night.
WBNG Binghamton… Read More
Dana White Says Anderson Silva Could Face “Either Vitor or Weidman” if Former Champ Defeats Nick Diaz
By FCF Staff
As Anderson Silva gets set to make his return versus Nick Diaz at UFC 183, Dana White has relayed once again, that the legendary middleweight could lock up a title shot on January 31st.
Although Silva has… Read More
Report: Dana White Say Pulling Jon Jones From UFC 182 Wasn’t an Option
By FCF Staff
Since it was revealed that Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine metabolites leading up to UFC 182, some have been wondering why the promotion did not take steps to remove the light-heavyweight champ from the bout, since… Read More