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Dana White Discusses “Serous Injury” That Pulled Alexander Gustafsson From UFC 227
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson’s team relayed that a “minor injury” pulled the fighter from UFC 227, but Dana White’s reporting that’s not the case.
The Swedish light-heavyweight was scheduled to fight Volkan Oezdemir at the August 4th card, but the… Read More
Dana White Comments on Eddie Alvarez’s UFC Future as Free Agency Begins
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez completed his UFC contract on July 28th, and while Dana White says he’s interested in resigning the vet, it doesn’t sound like he’s going to break the bank to do so.
Alvarez took on Dusitn… Read More
UFC on FOX 30: Jordan Mein Wants “That One Back” From Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
Jordan Mein likely understands that he has a ways to go before he locks up another bout with Tyron Woodley, but it looks like the welterweight’s still eyeing a rematch with the champ.
Mein took on Alex Morono… Read More
UFC FN 133 Highlights: Niko Price KOs Randy Brown With Hammer Fists Off His Back
KO'd from the bottom #UFCBoise pic.twitter.com/Z7MM4sqToI
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Niko Price Wins KO R2#UFCBoise pic.twitter.com/wdEuBDadEH
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Dana White: UFC Wants to End Early Weigh-In Format
By FCF Staff
Due to concerns that early weigh-ins are actually encouraging fighters to cut more weight, Dana White is reporting that the UFC is looking to return to the old, weigh-in format.
In 2016, many commissions began having fighters… Read More
Dana White Reports UFC is Targeting Georges St-Pierre vs. Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Nothing is signed yet, but UFC President Dana White has confirmed that the promotion is trying to book a bout between Georges St-Pierre and Nate Diaz.
White recently appeared on the UFC’s “Unfiltered” podcast, and during the… Read More
Report: Cub Swanson Remaining With UFC, Rematch With Frankie Edgar Nearly Finalized
By FCF Staff
After closing out his UFC deal in December, it’s being reported that Cub Swanson is resigning with the UFC, and that a rematch with Frankie Edgar is close to being finalized.
Swanson entered free agency after he… Read More
Tyron Woodley Blasts UFC For Encouraging “Idiot” Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington wasted no time calling out Tyron Woodley yet again, following his win over Demian Maia last night, and the welterweight champ isn’t happy about how the UFC handled the situation.
Covington worked his way to… Read More
Cub Swanson Intends to Complete Current UFC Deal, After Failed Negotiations
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson has been fighting under the UFC banner now since 2011, and for the ZUFFA owned, WEC before that, but it looks like the featherweight contender could be headed to free agency.
Recently the UFC announced… Read More
Yushin Okami Returning to UFC for Short Notice Bout With Ovince Saint Preux
By FCF Staff
Yushin Okami is returning to the UFC, but he’ll do so, on one week’s notice.
The former middleweight contender has agreed to step in and replace “Shogun” Rua, who has withdrawn from a September 23rd bout with… Read More
Report: UFC Applying to be Co-Promoter For Mayweather – McGregor
By FCF Staff
Just over two weeks out from the August 26th, Floyd Mayweather – Conor McGregor bout, it’s been reported that the UFC has applied to be a co-promoter for the fight.
Currently, Mayweather Promotions is listed as the… Read More
Report: Brock Lesnar Notifies UFC of Retirement
By FCF Staff
It looks like Brock Lesnar will not be returning to the Octagon for another bout, as according to reports, the pro-wrestling star has notified the UFC of his retirement. The news comes not long after it was… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II – UFC 202 Estimated to Have Set New PPV Record
By FCF Staff
Most observers believed UFC 202 and Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II was going to draw big numbers, and it looks like the recent card has set a new pay-per-view record for the promotion.
The August 20th… Read More
UFC on FOX 20 Weigh-In Results: Holly Holm And Valentina Shevchenko Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins for UFC on FOX 20 are complete, and all of the scheduled competitors have made weight.
In the main event, former bantamweight champ Holly Holm will take on Valentina Shevchenko. In the co-main… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Says He’s “Never Run Away” From a Fight, Would Have Fought “Anybody” in Return
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar fought several of the UFC’s top heavyweights during his initial run with the promotion, and although he hasn’t fought since 2011, the former champ’s clearly willing to fight top tier opponents once again.
Lesnar will… Read More
UFC 200: Miesha Tate Doesn’t Believe Fighting is Ronda Rousey’s “No.1 Drive Anymore”
By FCF Staff
Miesha Tate has repeatedly said she wants to fight Ronda Rousey again, and avenge her defeats, but the bantamweight champ’s not sure her rival’s dedicated to fighting anymore.
As Tate prepares to face Amanda Nunes at UFC… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar to Face Mark Hunt in Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
On Saturday it was announced that Brock Lesnar is returning to the Octagon at UFC 200 next month, and now it’s been revealed he’ll face Mark Hunt.
The former heavyweight champ confirmed that he’ll be taking on… 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 199: Cole Miller Reflects on Frightening Conclusion to Bout With Jim Alers
By Kelsey Mowatt
Cole Miller will take on Alex Caceres at UFC 199, and the rugged vet is understandably hoping for a vastly different outcome, than what unfolded in his last bout.
When Miller steps into the cage to face… Read More
Cole Miller to Face BJ Penn in Legend’s UFC Return
By FCF Staff
Following Dennis Siver’s withdrawal from UFC 199 due to injury, the promotion has announced that Cole Miller has agreed to face legend BJ Penn.
Miller (21-9) is coming off a no-contest result against Jim Alers in December,… Read More