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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
UFC 189: Brandon Thatch Moved Into to Bout With Gunnar Nelson, Cathal Pendred Added to Card
By FCF Staff
Following the news that John Hathaway has been forced to withdraw from UFC 189 due to injury, the promotion has announced that Brandon Thatch will face Gunnar Nelson, Hathaway’s original opponent.
Thatch was initially booked to fight… Read More
UFC Outlines New Suspensions as Part of USADA Led Drug Testing Program
By FCF Staff
As expected, the Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed today that the United States Anti-Doping Agency will oversee its new drug testing program, and it also announced new suspension policies along with it.
Moving forward, the USADA will be… 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: Chris Weidman Plans to “Keep Winning” And Silence His Doubters
By FCF Staff
Although Chris Weidman is widely considered to be one of the planet’s best pound-for-pound fighters, the UFC champ believes there are far too many people out there, who doubt his abilities.
Following Weidman’s quick and memorable stoppage… 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: Daniel Cormier Secures Light-Heavyweight Crown, Chris Weidman Takes Out Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier made good on his second chance to win the UFC’s light-heavyweight title tonight in Las Vegas, as the fighter’s vaunted wrestling game proved to be too much for Anthony Johnson.
“Rumble” blasted Cormier on several… 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 187: John Dodson Hopes to be “The Pound-For-Pound King”
By FCF Staff
John Dodson is set to fight for the first time in nearly a year at UFC 187, and the flyweight hopes it’s the next step he takes towards legendary status.
Dodson is booked to fight Zach Makovsky… Read More
UFC 187: Chris Weidman’s Looking to Prove “All These Doubters Wrong”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman will return to the Octagon at UFC 187, and when he does, the middleweight champ will be looking to take another step towards becoming the greatest fighter of all time.
Weidman will be competing for… Read More
UFC 187: Zach Makovsky Talks John Dodson, Title Shot Opportunity
By FCF Staff
After going 3-1 to begin his UFC tenure, Zach Makovsky is keenly aware that if he defeats John Dodson this Saturday at UFC 187, some big things are in his future.
The former Bellator champ, who… Read More
UFC FN 70 And TUF 21 Finale Moved, Machida-Romero Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced some big changes to its summer schedule, as UFC Fight Night 70 and the TUF 21 Finale have been moved.
UFC FN 70 was originally scheduled to take place Sao Paulo Brazil, but… 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 Announces Jake Ellenberger to Face Stephen Thompson Next
By FCF Staff
UFC 189 has been handed another pivotal, welterweight fight, as the promotion has confirmed that Jake Ellenberger will take on Stephen Thompson at the event.
The July 11th card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden… Read More
UFC 189: Brad Pickett to Face Thomas Almeida in Bantamweight Return
By FCF Staff
After going 1-2 as a flyweight, rugged vet Brad Pickett is returning to bantamweight and will face rising prospect Thomas Almeida on July 11th. The bout will be part of UFC 189, which will take place at… Read More