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UFC on FOX 15: Eddie Gordon-Chris Dempsey Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
TUF 19 winner Eddie Gordon has his next fight, as the middleweight will take on Chris Dempsey at UFC on FOX 15.
Gordon (7-2) will be looking to rebound from a headkick, knockout loss to Josh Samman… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson Responds to Critics After Losing Night for Sweden at UFC FN 53
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 53 this past Saturday featured several of Sweden’s top fighters, but after the Stockholm event concluded, the nation’s record stood at 2-4.
Apparently more than a few fans have been critical of how the… Read More
UFC FN 53: Rick Story Hands Gunnar Nelson First Defeat
By FCF Staff
Rick Story ended the undefeated run of Gunnar Nelson today in Stockholm, Sweden, as the punishing welterweight worked his way to a split decision win over the rising welterweight.
Although Nelson landed several hard punches throughout the… Read More
UFC FN 53 Weigh-In Results: Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story Right on the Mark for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 53, which will take place tomorrow at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
The card, which will get underway here in North America at 12:00PM/ET, will see… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Says UFC Has Promised Him Title Shot, But Willing to Fight in the Interim
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson has made it clear he wants the title shot he was initially booked for at UFC 178, but now that it’s been promised, the light-heavyweight says he’ll fight in the interim.
After Gustafsson was forced… Read More
UFC FN 53: Gunnar Nelson to Face Rick Story in Main Event
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 53 finally has its main event, and it’s a bout between the undefeated Gunnar Nelson and established welterweight Rick Story.
The October 4th card will go down at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden.… Read More
UFC FN 46: Conor McGregor Thrills Dublin Crowd With First Round Stoppage
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 46 was built to showcase the abilities of Conor McGregor, and the Irish featherweight didn’t disappoint his country men and women. Just as the outspoken McGregor predicted heading into the fight, the rising star… Read More
UFC FN 46 Weigh-In Results: Conor McGregor and Diego Brandao Ready for War
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 46, which will feature former TUF winner Diego Brandao take on surging featherweight Conor McGregor in the headliner.
McGregor and Brandao weighed in at 146 and 145.5… Read More
UFC FN 46: Cathal Pendred to Face TUF 19 Teammate Mike King
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 46 has picked up another of Ireland’s top fighters, as Dublin’s Cathal Pendred will take on TUF 19 teammate Mike King.
The upcoming card will be hosted by Dublin’s 02, and… Read More
Conor McGregor to Battle Cole Miller at UFC Dublin
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, the UFC has announced that Cole Miller will battle rising Irish star Conor McGregor, July 19th in Dublin. The card, which will mark the UFC’s first event in Ireland since 2009,… Read More
UFC FN Dublin: Gunnar Nelson-Ryan LaFlare, Brad Pickett-Ian McCall Among Bouts Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several bouts for its July 19th card in Dublin, Ireland, including Gunnar Nelson vs. Ryan LaFlare and Ian McCall vs. Brad Pickett.
The upcoming, Fight Night event will be hosted by… Read More
UFC FN 37: Gustafsson, Manuwa And Nelson Pick up Bonuses, Diabate Confirms Retirement
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson had a big day at UFC Fight Night 37, as not only did he take a step further to a rematch with Jon Jones, but the light-heavyweight collected two fight night bonuses.
Gustafsson was awarded… Read More
UFC FN 37: Alexander Gustafsson Takes Out Jimi Manuwa
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson did his part to lock up a rematch with light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones today, as the #1 contender stopped Jimi Manuwa in the second round at UFC FN 37.
Gustafsson took the heavy handed Manuwa… Read More
UFC FN 37 Weigh-In Results: Gustafsson and Manuwa Make Weight for Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors made weight today for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night card in London, England, including headliners Alexander Gustafsson and Jimi Manuwa.
The #1 light-heavyweight contender Gustafsson (15-2) came in at 204 pounds for the main… Read More
(Updated) UFC FN 36 Weigh-In Results: Machida-Mousasi Headliner Set
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 36 card in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, which will see Lyoto Machida battle Gegard Mousasi in the main event.
Machida came in… Read More
UFC London: Louis Gaudinot to Battle Phil Harris
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, March 8th card in London will feature yet another British fighter, as England’s Phil Harris will battle American flyweight Louis Gaudinot. The card will be hosted by the city’s O2 Arena, and will feature… Read More
Lyoto Machida Fighting Gegard Mousasi Next
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi has been saying for weeks that he hopes to face a top contender when he returns from knee surgery, and now the UFC has announced he’ll face Lyoto Machida February 8th.
According to a tweet… Read More
Mousasi Calls Out Machida After “The Dragon’s” UFN 30 Win
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi has been saying for sometime now that he plans on moving back to the middleweight division, when he returns from knee surgery, and the former Strikeforce champ has apparently set his sites on fighting Lyoto… Read More
Opinion: Gegard Mousasi’s Dominant UFC on FUEL TV 9 Win
By Michael Hatamoto
Gegard Mousasi won his UFC debut against Ilir Latifi in a dominant, yet safe manner against the clearly overmatched Swedish ‘sledge hammer.’
Mousasi reportedly overcame an injury and slight cold – along with a last-minute… Read More
After Victorious UFC Debut Gegard Mousasi Likely Headed For Surgery, Says “95%” Fighters Wouldn’t Have Competed With Injury
By FCF Staff
While Ilir Latifi relayed that the short notice and a dramatic weight cut limited his abilities in his UFC on FUEL TV 9 bout with Gegard Mousasi, the latter is also reporting that he was… Read More