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UFC 197: Daniel Cormier Outlines How OSP Can Beat Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
As Ovince Saint Preux prepares to take on one of the greatest fighters MMA has ever known, Daniel Cormier has outlined how the light-heavyweight contender could score an upset victory over Jon Jones.
Following the withdrawal of… Read More
UFC 197: Jon Jones Says he May Fight OSP in Southpaw Just “to Prove a Point”
By FCF Staff
Once could argue that Jon Jones’ clearest path to victory at UFC 197 would involve using his wrestling and clinch game against Ovince Saint Preux, but it doesn’t sound like that’s the former champ’s plan.
Since Saint… Read More
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.
Saint Preux… Read More
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
WSOF 31 Main Card Complete With Three New Bouts For June 17
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (April 12, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) today announced the addition of three star-studded matchups to complete the main card for its WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts… 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
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: 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
UFC 196: Miesha Tate Believes Holly Holm’s “Chin Could be Suspect”
By FCF Staff
Holly Holm is one of the most decorated and respected strikers in all of MMA, but Miesha Tate is questioning the bantamweight champ’s ability to take a punch.
Tate will battle Holm in the co-headliner of UFC… Read More