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UFC’s Dana White Reverses Course on Michael Bisping vs. Luke Rockhold
By FCF Staff
Although Dana White recently said that the UFC is looking to match Luke Rockhold up against Lyoto Machida next, the promotion’s president has reportedly changed his mind.
Since Bisping’s stoppage win over Cung Le at UFC Fight… Read More
UFC FN 54: Daron Cruickshank to Face Anthony Njokuani
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 54 has landed a lightweight bout between two talented strikers, as the promotion has announced Daron Cruickshank will take on Anthony Njokuani.
Cruickshank (15-5) is looking to get back on track after he was… Read More
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem Plans to Showcase “New Stuff” he’s Picked up From Team Jackson-Winkeljohn
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been an interesting couple of years for Alistair Overeem, and although most would say the the powerful heavyweight hasn’t lived up to the hype that surrounded his UFC arrival, “The Reem” continues to… Read More
UFC 177 Weigh-In Results: Renan Barao Out of Main Event, Joe Soto to Challenge for Title
By FCF Staff
UFC 177 has been dealt a massive, massive blow, one day before it’s set to go down in Sacramento, as Renan Barao has been pulled from the main event due to medical reasons.
According to the official… Read More
UFC Not Considering Michael Bisping vs. Luke Rockhold Next
By FCF Staff
Although there’s apparently no shortage of bad blood between Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold, the UFC has announced that it’s looking at another fight for the latter.
Since Bisping’s stoppage win over Cung Le last weekend, the… Read More
UFC 177: TJ Dillashaw Believes There’s “More Pressure” on Renan Barao After Memorable Defeat
By FCF Staff
When you defeat a man who is widely considered to be one of the planet’s best, pound-for-pound fighters, who in addition, hadn’t lost in 33 straight fights, people are going to do a lot of… Read More
Report: UFC FN 49 Draws Less Than 700,000 Viewers
By FCF Staff
Although Benson Henderson has drawn solid numbers for FOX and FOX Sports in the past, the former lightweight champ’s latest main event reportedly averaged less than 700,000 viewers.
Henderson took on Rafael dos Anjos in the main… Read More
UFC FN 50: Chas Skelly Stepping up on Short Notice to Battle Sean Soriano
By FCF Staff
Only a few days removed from his submission win over Tom Niinimaki on August 23rd, Chas Skelly has been booked to fight again on September 5th. The featherweight has been tapped to replace the injured Andre Fili at… Read More
UFC’s Brian Ortega Apologizes for Failing UFC on FOX 12 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was revealed that Brian Ortega failed his post-UFC on FOX 12 drug test, the fighter has admitted to taking a banned substance and has apologized for his actions.
Ortega has been suspended for… Read More
UFC FN 49 Weigh-In Results:Benson Henderson and Rafael dos Anjos Ready for Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 49, which will be hosted by Tulsa, Oklahoma’s BOK Center on Saturday.
The card will feature former lightweight champ Benson Henderson taking on fellow contender Rafael dos… Read More
Report: Brian Ortega Fails Post UFC on FOX 12 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Brian Ortega is the latest UFC fighter to fail his post-fight drug test, as according to multiple reports, he’s tested positive for the steroid drostanolone following his Octagon debut.
Ortega tapped out Mike de la Torre at UFC… Read More
UFC FN 49: Benson Henderson Focused on Another “Great Performance”, Not a Finish vs. Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson may be coming off a submission win over Rustam Khabilov, but that doesn’t mean he’s completely overhauled the approach, which led to his reign as UFC lightweight champ.
While Henderson has become… Read More
Report: UFC FN 47 Pulls Over 700,000 Viewers
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 47 in Bangor, Maine may not have been a star studded card, but the event managed to draw decent ratings all things considered.
The card, which was headlined by a light-heavyweight bout between… Read More
UFC FN 50: Joe Lauzon’s Expecting “Very Tough” Fight vs. Michael Chiesa, But Believes he Has “All The Tools to Beat Him”
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you’re expecting to see some memorable grappling when Joe Lauzon takes on Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night 50, September 5th, you’re not the only one. After all, the veteran Lauzon has laid claim… Read More
UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Eyeing January 3rd Title Defense
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen when and who Ronda Rousey will fight again, the UFC Bantamweight Champion has relayed one date that is peaking her interest.
Rousey–who is recovering from knee surgery–appeared on the latest edition… Read More
UFC FN 47’s Ryan Bader: “I’m the Best Fighter I’ve Ever Been”, Says OSP is in for a “Rude Awakening”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Ryan Bader has come up short against several of the UFC’s top tier, light-heavyweights, but the powerful fighter promises “Darth’s” best days are ahead.
As Bader heads into his UFC Fight Night main event… Read More
UFC’s Joe Lauzon Talks Closed Guard, Weighs-in on Effectiveness of Position in Today’s MMA
By Kelsey Mowatt
As mixed-martial-artists continue to evolve their skill sets, discussions regarding the effectiveness of the guard and how it should be utilized in the modern era of fighting abound. In other words, the days of fighters… Read More
UFC’s Tim Means Says KOs Provide Better “Bragging Rights”, But Wrestling is Developing Striker’s “Overall Game”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Anyone who has followed the career of Tim Means knows that much of the welterweight’s success has come as a result of his striking, but at UFC on FOX 11, he showcased a different side… Read More
UFC 178: Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones Weigh-in on Cost of Pre-Fight Brawl, Upcoming Headliner
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been a couple of days now since Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones threw down at a press conference, and while each man has apologized for the incident, they don’t seem to be too worried that it… Read More
UFC FN 49: Jordan Mein and Mike Pyle to Square Off After Line-up Shuffle
By FCF Staff
Although Jordan Mein and Mike Pyle have lost their original opponents for UFC Fight Night 49, just over two weeks away from the event, the welterweights will still fight on August 23rd. In fact, they’ll fight each… Read More