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UFC 207: Joe Rogan Finds Lack of Amanda Nunes in Promos “Bizarre”
By FCF Staff
The promotional material for the upcoming UFC 207 card has featured much, much more of Ronda Rousey than the champ Amanda Nunes, and Joe Rogan has clearly noticed…
The December 30th card will feature the return of… Read More
UFC on FOX 22: Cole Miller Explains Why He’s Not Interested in Re-signing With UFC
By FCF Staff
After having his request to meet with UFC officials unmet, Cole Miller says he has no interest in re-signing with the organization he’s worked for since 2007.
Miller is preparing to fight Mizuto Hirota at UFC on… 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 205: Khabib Nurmagomedov Demands Title Shot, No More “Fake Contracts” After Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly isn’t going to let the UFC and Dana White forget the fact that originally, he was offered a bout with Eddie Alvarez.
Not long ago, White reported that the UFC was planning to have… Read More
Report: TJ Dillashaw – John Lineker Expected For UFC 207
By FCF Staff
It looks like UFC 207 will pick up another compelling bantamweight bout, as TJ Dillashaw and John Lineker have reportedly agreed to fight at the December 3oth event.
Although the bout has not been officially signed, ESPN.com… Read More
UFC 207: Ronda Rousey Reports Amanda Nunes Bout is “Definitely One of My Last Fights”
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey has said in the past that she doesn’t plan to have a lengthy, fighting career, and as she prepares to return to the cage, she’s backed up those comments.
Rousey recently appeared on “The Ellen… Read More
Report: Dominick Cruz vs. Cody Garbrandt Likely For UFC 207
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks there’s been plenty of speculation regarding who will face Dominick Cruz next, and it looks like it will be Cody Garbrandt.
The consensus has been that either TJ Dillshaw or Garbrandt would challenge for… Read More
UFC 207: Cain Velasquez – Fabricio Werdum II Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s final event of 2016 will feature a rematch between two former heavyweight champs, as Cain Velasquez will take on Fabricio Werdum.
The promotion has announced that the fight will be part of UFC 207, which… Read More
Matt Brown vs. Tarec Saffiedine, Johny Hendricks vs. Neil Magny Booked For UFC’s Final 2016 Card
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build the line-up for its December 30th event, as it’s booked Matt Brown vs. Tarec Saffiedine and Johny Hendricks vs. Neil Magny for the card.
The welterweight fights will be part… Read More
Jose Aldo Threatens to Take Dive if He’s Not Granted UFC Release
By FCF Staff
Recently Jose Aldo relayed that he no longer wants to fight and that he wants the UFC to release him, and the Brazilian star isn’t backing off that stance.
Aldo made the announcement following the news that… Read More
UFC 207: Ronda Rousey to Challenge Amanda Nunes in Return
By FCF Staff
Approximately 11 months after Ronda Rousey’s devastating loss to Holly Holm, the UFC has announced that the star will return to action on December 30th, and will face new bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes.
The bout will headline… Read More
UFC Confirms Joe Silva Set to Retire, Announces Hiring of Former Legacy FC President Mick Maynard
By FCF Staff
Following recent reports that Joe Silva is set to retire at the end of the year, the UFC has confirmed that the matchmaker and executive is indeed retiring.
As a result, the promotion has announced that Legacy… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II – UFC 202 Estimated to Have Set New PPV Record
By FCF Staff
Most observers believed UFC 202 and Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II was going to draw big numbers, and it looks like the recent card has set a new pay-per-view record for the promotion.
The August 20th… Read More
RFA 45: Chase Waldon to Face Gerald Meerschaert For Vacant 185 Title
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the RFA will be returning to Minnesota in October with a championship doubleheader set at the top of the card. In… Read More
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Ramsey Nijem
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LAS VEGAS (August 29, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has bolstered its roster of world-class athletes yet again with the signing of lightweight (155 pounds) star and former The Ultimate… Read More
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Jared Rosholt
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LAS VEGAS (August 24, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed seasoned, heavyweight Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star and former NCAA Division I wrestling sensation Jared “The Big Show” Rosholt… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor And Nate Diaz Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II lived up to the hype and then some at UFC 202, and as a result, the bout was awarded “Fight of the Night’ honors.
McGregor dropped Diaz several times early in… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Outguns Nate Diaz in Rematch
By FCF Staff
For several minutes, it looked like Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II might have a similar conclusion to their first encounter, but ultimately the latter pulled out the win.
McGregor pounded Diaz with hard left hands early… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Reportedly Sets New UFC Record For Disclosed Payout
By FCF Staff
Leading up to tonight’s UFC 202 card, the expectation was that both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are set to make big money, and that clearly is the case.
The fighters are going to battle in the… Read More
UFC 202: Anthony Johnson Admits he Doesn’t “See Too Many Weaknesses” in Glover Teixeira
By FCF Staff
Glover Teixeira is widely considered to be one of the most complete, and dangerous light-heavyweights in all of MMA, and Anthony Johnson doesn’t disagree with that view.
The fighters are scheduled to fight tonight in the co-headliner… Read More