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Report: Urijah Faber and Frankie Edgar Were Approached About Fighting TJ Dillashaw
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar and Urijah Faber have been booked to fight at UFC Fight Night 61 on May 16th, but according to both fighters, the UFC approached their camps about fighting TJ Dillashaw.
Not long ago, it wasn’t… Read More
UFC FN 62: Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare New Headliner
By FCF Staff
Since Raphael Assuncao will no longer fight Urijah Faber at UFC Fight Night 62, due to an ankle injury, the UFC has announced that a welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Ryan LaFlare will headline the event.… Read More
UFC FN 62: Andre Fili vs. Godofredo “Pepey”, Shayna Bazler vs. Amanda Nunes Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed two more bouts for its March 21st Fight Night card in Rio de Janeiro, as featherweight Andre Fili will take on Godofredo “Pepey”, and bantamweight Shayna Bazler will battle Amanda Nunes.
Fili (14-2)… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber Says “My Gut Instinct is No”, in Terms of Fighting TJ Dillashaw
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White recently said that TJ Dillashaw and Urijah Faber are willing to fight each other, but the latter isn’t sold on the bout just yet.
For some time now, there’s been speculation as to… Read More
WSOF 16: Two Matchups Added To Saturday’s NBCSN Live Telecast
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (Dec. 9, 2014) — Already featuring a star-studded lineup with two championship fights, including welterweight kingpin Rousimar Palhares vs. Jon Fitch and featherweight title holder Rick Glenn vs. Lance… Read More
UFC FN 54: Rory MacDonald Takes Out Tarec Saffiedine
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald was hoping to record a clear cut win at UFC Fight Night 54, and the top ranked welterweight did just that, by taking out Tarec Saffiedine in the third round.
After two competitive, opening rounds,… Read More
UFC FN 54 Weigh-In Results: Rory MacDonald and Tarec Saffiedine All set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors made weight this afternoon in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in preparation for UFC Fight Night 54 on Saturday.
In the main event, Rory MacDonald will battle fellow welterweight contender Tarec Saffiedine. The #2 ranked… Read More
UFC FN 54: Jerrod Sanders Moving to Bantamweight, Will Battle Pedro Munhoz
By FCF Staff
Jerrod Sanders could look like a very different fighter for his next bout, as the UFC has announced that he’s dropping from lightweight to bantamweight to face Pedro Munhoz.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight… Read More
Report: TJ Dillashaw-Renan Barao II Targeted for Aug. 30th
By FCF Staff
Since TJ Dillashaw secured the UFC Bantamweight Championship in May, it’s been speculated that the promotion would book an immediate rematch with Renan Barao, and it looks like the fight’s a go.
According to the latest edition… Read More
Report: UFC’s Dana White Says TJ Dillashaw Will Likely Rematch Renan Barao Next
By FCF Staff
Although Raphael Assuncao has made a strong case for a title shot, and is the last man to defeat TJ Dillashaw, it looks like the UFC wants the latter to fight Renan Barao next.
Dillashaw scored a… Read More
UFC FN 40: Daron Cruickshank Hoping to Crack Top 10 in 2014, But Concedes Erik Koch is “Toughest Fight” so Far
By Kelsey Mowatt
After closing out 2013 with a loss to Adriano Martins, Daron Cruickshank is heading into UFC Fight Night 40 with some regained momentum, thanks to a memorable, stoppage win over Mike Rio in January.… Read More
Report: Renan Barao Says Possible Move to 145 “up to my Coaches”
By FCF Staff
While it won’t happen anytime soon, there could come a day where teammates and UFC champs Renan Barao and Jose Aldo no longer compete at 135 and 145 respectively.
For some time now, the featherweight champ Aldo… Read More
UFC 173: Renan Barao vs. TJ Dillashaw New Headliner
By FCF Staff
After losing a fight between Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida, UFC 173 has received a new headliner, as bantamweight champ Renan Barao will face TJ Dillashaw.
The May 24th event will be hosted by the MGM Grand… Read More
UFC 174: Yves Jabouin to Battle Mike Easton
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next trip to Vancouver, British Columbia has picked up a bantamweight addition, as Yves Jabouin will battle Mike Easton at the June 14th card. UFC 174 will be hosted by the city’s Rogers Arena.
The… Read More
UFC 173: Takeya Mizugaki to Face TJ Dillashaw
By FCF Staff
The May 24th, UFC 173 card in Las Vegas has received a compelling bantamweight bout, as the promotion has announced that TJ Dillashaw will face Takeya Mizugaki.
Dillashaw (9-2) recently rebounded from split decision loss to Raphael… Read More
Report: Eddie Wineland to Fight Johnny Eduardo May 10th
By FCF Staff
According to reports, Eddie Wineland has his next opponent, as the bantamweight contender will face Johnny Eduardo, May 10th. The bout will reportedly be part of the UFC’s upcoming Fight Night card in Cincinnati, which will be… Read More
UFC 170: Daniel Cormier And Ronda Rousey Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 170 card in Las Vegas, and former heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier lead the way.
According to the salaries that were disclosed to the NSAC… Read More
UFC 170: Ronda Rousey and Daniel Cormier Score Quick Wins
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey needed just over one minute tonight at UFC 170 to defend her bantamweight title, as she quickly stopped fellow Olympic medalist Sarah McMann with strikes.
McMann came out firing and landed several punches on Rousey,… Read More
UFC 170 Weigh-In Results: Rousey And McMann Set For Headliner, Cormier And Cummins Ready For War
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC 170 card in Las Vegas made weight this afternoon, including headliners Ronda Rousey and Sarah McMann.
The bantamweight champion Rousey weighed in at 135 pounds, as did the decorated… Read More
WSOF 8: Gaethje And Aguilar Take Titles, Johnson Puts Away Kyle
By FCF Staff
As many expected would be the case, Justin Gaethje laid claim to World Series of Fighting’s inaugural lightweight title tonight in Hollywood, Florida, by quickly taking out Rich Patishnock.
The undefeated fighter came out firing, and after… Read More