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UFC Rebooks Anthony Johnson – Glover Teixeira, Adds Donald Cerrone – Rick Story to Summer Schedule
By FCF Staff
The August 20th, UFC 202 card has picked up two big fights, as the promotion has announced that Anthony Johnson – Glover Teixeira and Donald Cerrone – Rick Story has been added to the card.
Teixeira and… Read More
UFC FN 90: Mitch Clarke’s Ready for Octagon Return, Following Bizarre Injury And “Rough Time”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Mitch Clarke repeatedly said he would fight again, following a bizarre acupuncture incident that left him with no feeling in part of his arm, but the lightweight admits, he had his doubts.… Read More
UFC FN 90: Roy Nelson Was “More Than Happy” to Answer Challenge From Derrick Lewis
By FCF Staff
Derrick Lewis has taken out his last three opponents in violent fashion, but when the heavyweight challenged Roy Nelson to scrap, the latter was happy to oblige.
Lewis and Nelson are scheduled to fight at UFC Fight… Read More
UFC 200: Jon Jones Admits Hatred For Daniel Cormier “Not as Powerful” as Before
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have had one of the most intense rivalries in MMA history, but as their UFC 200 rematch nears, the latter admits things have cooled off…
Leading up to their first bout last… Read More
UFC FN 90: John Makdessi Discusses Decision to Leave Tristar, “Become Independent”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When John Makdessi throws down with Mehdi Baghdad at UFC Fight Night 90, he will do so, without having trained at Tristar, his home gym for eight years.
Following consecutive losses to Donald Cerrone… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar’s Coach Knows Mark Hunt is Dangerous, But Says Former Champ Has “Heavy Hands Too”
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar’s jiu-jitsu coach understands why the heavyweight’s bout with Mark Hunt is being billed as a grappler versus striker, but he’s reminding folks that anything can happen in MMA.
The pro-wrestling star will face Hunt at… Read More
UFC 200: Thiago “Marreta” Santos Replacing Derek Brunson
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Derek Brunson has been forced to withdraw from UFC 200, due to issues he’s having with his vision, the promotion has confirmed that Thiago “Marreta” Santos will be replacing him. Brunson was scheduled to… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Training With Irish Boxing Champ in Advance of Nate Diaz Rematch
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor brought in rising jiu-jitsu player Dillon Danis to help him prepare for his rematch with Nate Diaz, and he’s also training with Irish boxing champ, Conor Wallace.
The latter is a six time, national boxing… Read More
Former Bellator Champ Will Brooks Signs With UFC, Fighting Ross Pearson in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
As many expected would be the case, former Bellator lightweight champ Will Brooks has signed with the UFC.
On Wednesday, the promotion announced that Brooks will make his Octagon debut, July 8th, against Ross Pearson. The bout… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz II Official
By FCF Staff
The much discussed rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz has finally been booked, as the UFC has announced it will take place on August 20th. The fight will headline UFC 202 in Las Vegas.
Diaz submitted… Read More
(Updated) Report: Brock Lesnar in Advanced Talks to Fight at UFC 200
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar announced last year that his fighting days were over, but according to a new report, the pro-wrestling star’s in advanced talks to compete at UFC 200.
Lesnar has not fought since 2011 when he was… Read More
UFC FN 88: Cody Garbrandt Storms Through Thomas Almeida
By FCF Staff
Cody Garbrandt made a compelling case for inclusion in the UFC’s top ten, bantamweight rankings tonight, by quickly taking out Thomas Almeida.
The Team Alpha Male fighter peppered Almeida with punches from the opening bell, and although… Read More
UFC FN 88 Weigh-In Results: Cody Garbrandt And Thomas Almeida Are Set For War
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 88, which will be headlined by a bantamweight scrap between Cody Garbrandt and Thomas Almeida.
All of the competitors made weight for the card, which will… Read More
UFC FN 88: Jeremy Stephens Says Renan Barao “Ain’t Ready For The ‘Heathen'”
By FCF Staff
Renan Barao will make his featherweight debut tomorrow night at UFC Fight Night 88, and Jeremy Stephens says the former bantamweight champ isn’t ready for what awaits him.
After losing to TJ Dillashaw for a second time… Read More
UFC FN 88: Cody Garbrandt Reports Hotel Run-In With Thomas Almeida’s Team
By FCF Staff
Cody Garbrandt won’t face Thomas Almeida until Sunday night at UFC Fight Night 88, but it sounds like tensions are already quite high.
Recently the bantamweight prospect reported the following run-in with Almeida’s Chute Boxe team… Read More
UFC FN 88: Abel Trujillo Says Game is “Sharper Now And Has a Purpose” Thanks to Coaches
By FCF Staff
As Abel Trujillo gets set to fight Jordan Rinaldi at UFC Fight Night 88 this Sunday, the lightweight says his game has reached new heights, thanks to the coaching staff of the Blackzilians.
Trujillo will face Rinaldi,… Read More
UFC FN 88: Tarec Saffiedine Reportedly Cleared to Fight Rick Story
By FCF Staff
Recently Tarec Saffiedine reported that he likely would be withdrawing from UFC Fight Night 88 this Sunday, but it appears as though that’s not going to happen.
Recently the former Strikeforce welterweight champ revealed that he has… Read More
Report: Tarec Saffiedine Likely Withdrawing From UFC FN 88
By FCF Staff
The injury woes of Tarec Saffiedine are continuing, as the former Strikeforce welterweight champ is reporting he likely will not be able to fight Rick Story this weekend, as scheduled.
The welterweights are booked to fight at… Read More
Conor McGregor Says he Was Willing to do “Reasonable Media” For UFC 200, Argues Floyd Mayweather Needs Him
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor refused to commit to all the media and marketing obligations the promotion had planned for UFC 200, and the fighter defended that decision in a recent interview with ESPN.
McGregor was scheduled to rematch Nate… Read More
UFC FN 88: Carlos Diego Ferreira Pulled From Card Due to Potential Anti-Doping Violation
By FCF Staff
Carlos Diego Ferreira will no longer fight Abel Trujillo at UFC Fight Night 88, as the lightweight has been pulled from the card due to a potential anti-doping violation.
On Friday, the UFC released the following statement:… Read More