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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
Alexander Gustafsson Wants Jon Jones Next in Wake of Injury: “It Was My Fight to Begin With”
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken Alexander Gustafsson to weigh-in on the news that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will now fight on January 3rd, and the light-heavyweight contender doesn’t seem happy about it.
Gustafsson was originally set to… Read More
Jon Jones Returns Fire at Alexander Gustafsson After Latter Comments on Champ’s Cut
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier told Jon Jones that posting pictures of a cut he’s incurred in training wasn’t wise, and now fellow contender Alexander Gustafsson has also weighed in.
Gustafsson, who was scheduled to rematch Jones on September 27th… Read More
UFC 178: Jon Tuck vs. Kevin Lee Added to Line-up
By FCF Staff
UFC 178 has received its ninth bout, as lightweight Jon Tuck will fight Kevin Lee at the September 27th event.
The upcoming card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and will… Read More
UFC 178: Bobby Green to Fight Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken Bobby Green and Jorge Masvidal long to land a new scrap, as following their victories at UFC on FOX 12, the promotion has announced they’ll square off on September 27th.
The lightweight fight will… Read More
Report: Lightweight Josh Thomson Believes Heavier Fighters Not as Good, “They Start Being One-Dimensional”
By FCF Staff
As Josh Thomson gets ready to face Bobby Green at UFC on FOX 12 this Saturday, the lightweight is likely raising eyebrows throughout MMA, with comments he’s made about heavier weight classes.
The veteran fighter, who trains… Read More
UFC FN 45: Donald Cerrone Willing to Fight “Anybody, I Don’t Care”, After Latest Stoppage Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Donald Cerrone might not be the first name that comes to people’s minds, when asked to name one of MMA’s biggest stars, “Cowboy’s” fanbase continues to grow. After all, not only has Cerrone entrenched… Read More
UFC 175: Chris Weidman Confident He’ll Finish “The Dragon” and Prevent a Second Machida Era
By Kelsey Mowatt
At a time when the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s schedule does not include big draws like Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre and now Chael Sonnen, comes an event that will feature a potential superstar in Chris Weidman.… Read More
UFC’s Dan Henderson Says Imminent Return to Middleweight “Not True”
By FCF Staff
Despite speculation, and a recent report, that Dan Henderson is returning to middleweight for his next bout, the 43 year-old legend says nothing has been determined regarding his next fight.
Henderson, who was choked out by light-heavyweight… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Says Relationship With UFC in “Healthy Spot”, But Argues Promotion Used “Bullying Technique”
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones has signed off to fight Alexander Gustafsson, and is apparently in a good place with the UFC, the light-heavyweight weight champ isn’t happy about how things led to the rematch.
Not long ago, the… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Kyle Kingsbury to Face Patrick Cummins
By FCF Staff
Kyle Kingsbury will step into the Octagon, for the first time in nearly two years on July 26th, when he takes on Patrick Cummins.
The light-heavyweight fight will be part of UFC on FOX 12, which will… Read More
Report: Jon Jones’ Manager Doesn’t Believe Champ is Turning “Heel”
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones continues to reign as UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion, and furthers his impressive legacy, he’s also taken plenty of fire from critics in recent months. So much so, a narrative has been created, questioning whether the… Read More
Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson II Booked for September 27th
By FCF Staff
After much speculation and discussion, as to who Jon Jones would end up fighting next, the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight champ will indeed rematch Alexander Gustafsson.
Jones publicly confirmed recently that his wish was to… Read More
Chael Sonnen Believes Jon Jones “Will Take the Fight” Against Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
UFC brass will reportedly sit down with Jon Jones today, in an effort to convince the light-heavyweight champ to sign off on a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson. According to veteran fighter and UFC commentator Chael Sonnen, they’ll… Read More
Report: Dana White Repeats Alexander Gustafsson is “Next in Line” to Face Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Even though Jon Jones is calling for a fight with Daniel Cormier, Dana White has repeated the UFC’s desire for the light-heavyweight champ to face Alexander Gustafsson next.
For sometime now, the UFC has been open about… Read More
UFC FN 42: Patrick Cummins on the Hunt for a “Little Redemption”
By FCF Staff
Although Patrick Cummins is a highly touted prospect, and the ZUFFA marketing machine did it’s best to inform people of that fact, the light-heavyweight was quickly taken out by Daniel Cormier in his UFC debut.
Now, as… Read More
Mark Hunt Versus Roy Nelson Official for UFC Fight Night 51
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced, that as expected, Roy Nelson will battle Mark Hunt at UFC Fight Night 51.
The five round, heavyweight scrap will headline the September 21st card, which will be hosted by the… Read More
Report: Mark Hunt to Face Roy Nelson on September 20th in Japan
By FCF Staff
There has been talk that Mark Hunt and Roy Nelson will square off later this year, and according to a new report, the bout appears to be a done deal.
Earlier this month, it was reported by… Read More
UFC 173: TJ Dillashaw Ends Renan Barao’s Reign as Bantamweight Champ
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 173 card in Las Vegas, which saw TJ Dillashaw end Renan Barao’s 33 fight undefeated streak, by stopping him in the fifth round.
In the co-main-event, Daniel Cormier… Read More
UFC 173 Weigh-In Results: Renan Barao and TJ Dillashaw set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC 173 card, which will go down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, bantamweight champion Renan Barao will take on Team… Read More