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UFC 197: Ovince Saint Preux Says “You Need an Unorthodox Fighter” to Defeat Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Ovince Saint Preux understands why he’s a big underdog heading into his UFC 197 scrap with Jon Jones, but the light-heavyweight contender believes his unorthodox style will pose problems for the former champ.
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Dana White Denies Contract Dispute With Conor McGregor, Says Star Could be Rebooked For UFC 200
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White is denying that a contract dispute or issues over money is why Conor McGregor is no longer competing at UFC 200.
Several hours after McGregor announced on Tuesday that he’s decided to retire,… Read More
UFC 197: Edson Barboza Says Ricardo Almeida Has Been Telling Striker to Believe in All Areas of His Game
By FCF Staff
Since Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza are considered to be two of the best strikers in the UFC, the consensus is that their bout this Saturday will be an all stand-up affair. But, based off recent comments… Read More
Dana White Says Conor McGregor Has Been Pulled From UFC 200
By FCF Staff
Earlier on Tuesday, Conor McGregor buzzed the MMA world by announcing he’s retiring from fighting, and according to reports, Dana White has confirmed that the star has been pulled from UFC 200.
After McGregor tweeted he’s elected… Read More
UFC 197: Ovince Saint Preux Plans to “Leave Everything in The Cage” Against Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Ovince Saint Preux has scored several memorable finishes in the Octagon to date, but the light-heavyweight contender says fans haven’t seen him at his best.
Saint Preux has been tagged to face Jon Jones at UFC 197… Read More
UFC 200: Amanda Nunes Says Miesha Tate’s Ability to “Absorb” Blows is Her “Only Strong Feature”
By FCF Staff
After winning three straight fights, Amanda Nunes has been booked to fight bantamweight champ Miesha Tate at UFC 200, and it’s clear the Brazilian fighter feels pretty good about her chances.
Recently the UFC announced that Nunes,… Read More
UFC 197: Chris Kelades Wasn’t Planning Four Month Stint at ATT, “But That’s The Game Right Now”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Chris Kelades will throw down with Sergio Pettis at UFC 197 on April 23rd, and the Canadian will do so, after having an extensive training stint with American Top Team.
The Nova Scotian… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Manager Estimates Star Watched Nate Diaz Scrap “20 Times” Immediately After Defeat
By FCF Staff
Dana White recently reported that Conor McGregor was “obsessed” with fighting Nate Diaz again, and the star’s manager is backing up that statement.
McGregor has been booked to fight Diaz again at UFC 200, which will take… Read More
UFC 200: Miesha Tate Weighs-In on Fighting Amanda Nunes, Whether Ronda Rousey Should Return to Title Shot
By FCF Staff
On Wednesday, the UFC announced that Miesha Tate’s next opponent will be Amanda Nunes, and not Holly Holm or Ronda Rousey, and the new bantamweight champ has shared her thoughts.
Tate and Nunes will battle at UFC… Read More
UFC 200: Jose Aldo Says he “Easily” Defeated Frankie Edgar With One “Arm”
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo is scheduled to fight Frankie Edgar again at UFC 200, and the former featherweight champ is clearly feeling pretty confident heading into their rematch.
Aldo and Edgar battled before in 2013, and the former beat… Read More
UFC 197: OSP to Face Jon Jones For Interim LHW Belt
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has a new opponent for UFC 197, and its fellow light-heavyweight contender Ovince Saint Preux.
On Friday it was reported that Jones’ original opponent, champion Daniel Cormier, has withdrawn from the bout due to injury.… 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 88: Thomas Almeida vs. Cody Garbrandt Among Several Bouts Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced multiple bouts for its May 29th card in Las Vegas, including the headling fight between Thomas Almeida and Cody Garbrandt.
Almeida (20-0) is coming off a knockout win over Anthony Birchak… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz II Likely For UFC 200
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 196, the featherweight champ said he plans to defend the 145 title next, but it looks like that might not happen.
McGregor faced Diaz in a welterweight contest… Read More
Dana White Reports UFC 196 Sold 1.5 Million PPV Buys
By FCF Staff
The consensus was that UFC 196 was going to be a massive event for the promotion, and it looks like that was indeed the case.
Last Saturday’s card featured Conor McGregor taking on Nate Diaz, and Holly… Read More
UFC 196: Conor McGregor Leads Salaries With $1,000,000 Payout
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first, publicly disclosed million dollar purse was given to Conor McGregor this past weekend, following his loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 196.
The event went down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las… Read More
UFC 196: Dana White Tells Fired up Frankie Edgar “I Love You”, “Calm Down”
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take Frankie Edgar long to resume his campaign for a title fight with Conor McGregor, following the latter’s loss, and Dana White’s ensured him he’s in the mix.
McGregor faced Nate Diaz in a welterweight… Read More
UFC 196: Nate Diaz And Miesha Tate Shock The MMA World
By FCF Staff
UFC 196 proved to be a night of upsets, as both Nate Diaz and Miesha Tate scored victories over Conor McGregor and Holly Holm respectively.
In the headliner, McGregor punished Diaz with some heavy left hands early… Read More
UFC 196: Dana White Believes Conor McGregor Won’t Return to 145 With Big Win Tonight
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has said in recent weeks that he plans to defend the featherweight title, but UFC President Dana White believes the star’s run at 145 could end tonight.
McGregor will face Nate Diaz in the headliner… Read More
UFC 196: Jim Miller Says He’ll be Looking to Finish Diego Sanchez, “That’s How I Get my High”
By FCF Staff
Much of the spotlight for UFC 196 has been tied to the headlining fights, but the card will also feature a compelling bout between Jim Miller and Diego Sanchez.
The lightweight veterans will battle on the preliminary,… Read More