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UFC 189: Watch The Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 7 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC 189 is set to take place tomorrow night in Las Vegas, in what will likely be one of the promotion’s biggest events to date. The card’s weigh-ins get underway today at 7:00 PM/ET, and you… Read More
UFC 189: Chad Mendes Says Lifetime of Competing is Why Conor McGregor Can’t Get in His Head
By Kelsey Mowatt
Chad Mendes may be tasked with facing one of MMA’s biggest stars at UFC 189, and on short notice, but the featherweight contender says he’s more than ready to end the rise of… Read More
UFC 189 Presser Highlights: Conor McGregor And Chad Mendes Trade Verbal Shots
By FCF Staff
The UFC held a press conference today in Las Vegas, Nevada, in advance of what will likely be the promotion’s biggest event this year.
Not surprisingly, Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes exchanged plenty of threats and… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Allegations of Domestic Abuse Brought Against Travis Browne, Manager Denies Claims
By FCF Staff
Following allegations of domestic abuse from Travis Browne’s wife, Jenna Webb, the UFC has released a statement regarding the situation.
In a follow up statement that was posted on the promotion’s website, the UFC relayed:
“UFC is… Read More
UFC 189: Conor McGregor Says He Had a “Feeling” Jose Aldo Would Withdraw, “I Saw Him Break”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor will fight Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight belt at UFC 189, and not the champion Jose Aldo, and the brash fighter says he’s not surprised.
Aldo recently withdrew from this Saturday’s event, after injuring… Read More
Report: Dana White Believes Jose Aldo Would Have Earned “Close to Four Million” at UFC 189
By FCF Staff
Everyone understood that Jose Aldo was losing out on a very significant pay day when he was forced to pull out of UFC 189, and now Dana White has revealed just how big.
The featherweight champ elected… Read More
UFC 189: Gunnar Nelson Says Not “Moving Freely” Led to First Pro Loss
By FCF Staff
At UFC 189, Gunner Nelson will be looking to rebound from his first pro loss, and the promising welterweight says how he feels and moves will play a deciding factor.
Nelson is booked to fight Brandon Thatch… Read More
UFC 189: Mike Swick Outlines Advantages of Training in “The Land of Muay Thai”
By FCF Staff
Mike Swick will return to the cage for the first time since 2012 this weekend at UFC 189, and veteran says he’s a new-and-improved fighter, thanks to his new camp in Phuket, Thailand.
The 36 year-old is… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor’s Still Predicting First Round, KO Win at UFC 189
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor is facing a different opponent now at UFC 189, and one who many believe poses different challenges than Jose Aldo, “Notorious” is sticking to his previous prediction.
Before Aldo withdrew from the July 11th… Read More
UFC 189: Jose Aldo Withdraws, Chad Mendes to Fight Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Less than a week after the UFC announced that Jose Aldo still intended to fight Conor McGregor, July 11th, the promotion has confirmed the fight is off.
Last Tuesday, it was revealed that Aldo injured his ribs… Read More
UFC Says Jose Aldo-Conor McGregor Still on, Chad Mendes Waiting in The Wings
By FCF Staff
For now, the highly anticipated bout between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor is still a go.
Recently it was reported that Aldo has suffered a rib injury while training, and that as a result, his July 11th… Read More
(Updated) Report: UFC to Announce Partnership With USADA, New Health And Performance Program
By FCF Staff
Earlier this year the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced it will begin funding random drug testing this July, and the promotion is expected to confirm today that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will manage the new program.… Read More
UFC 187: Chris Weidman And Anthony Johnson Lead Way in Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for UFC 187 on Saturday, and Chris Weidman and Anthony Johnson led the way.
The middleweight champ Weidman earned $500,000 for his first round, stoppage win over Vitor… Read More
UFC 187: Daniel Cormier And Chris Weidman Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier secured the light-heavyweight title tonight at UFC 187, and he also earned an extra $50,000 while doing so.
Cormier battled through the punishing punches and kicks of Anthony Johnson in the main event, and turned… Read More
UFC 187: Anthony Johnson Doesn’t Regret Weight Cutting Issues of The Past
By FCF Staff
During Anthony Johnson’s first UFC run the heavy handed fighter was plagued by weight cutting issues, and following his loss to Vitor Belfort in 2012, “Rumble” was let go. Well, as the fighter gets set to face… Read More
UFC 187 Weigh-In Results: Title Fights All Set, Weidman Accuses Belfort of “Cheating”
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, and all of the competitors except for one made weight this afternoon.
In the headliner, Anthony Johnson will battle Daniel Cormier for the vacant light-heavyweight title, and the… Read More
UFC 187: Watch The Official Weigh-Ins Beginning at 7 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 will go down tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nevada, and you can watch the official weigh-ins for the event, right here, beginning at 7 PM/ET.
In the main event, Daniel Cormier will face Anthony Johnson… Read More
UFC 189: Tim Means’ Coach Tom Vaughn Says Fighter’s Technique And Size Keys to Defeating Matt Brown
By Kelsey Mowattt
Matt Brown has become a fan favourite due to his aggressive style, penchant for finishing, and as well, his anywhere, anytime mentality. When the 34 year-old is booked for a card, the vast majority of fans make… Read More
Report: MMA Managers to Hold Meeting in Las Vegas
By FCF Staff
Not long after the financial terms of the UFC-Reebok uniform deal have been disclosed, several managers are reportedly set to meet next week in Las Vegas.
UFC 187 is set to take place at the MGM Grand… Read More
UFC 187: John Makdessi to Face Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
The changes to UFC 187 keep coming, as not long after it was reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov has injured his knee, the promotion has announced John Makdessi will now face Donald Cerrone.
Makdessi (13-3) just fought at… Read More