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UFC’s Ray Borg Talks Future, Says Facing Justin Scoggins “Would Make a Hell of a Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Ray Borg has won three straight, and has moved into the #13 ranking, the rising flyweight understands a fight with title shot implications may not materialize just yet.
Borg is coming off an impressive… Read More
TUF 21 Finale Receives Darrell Montague vs. Willie Gates
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to sign fights for the July 12th, TUF 21 Finale, as the promotion has announced Willie Gates will take on flyweight Darrell Montague.
Montague (13-4) has gone 0-2 in the UFC to date, as… 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 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: Justin Scoggins-Josh Sampo, Rose Namajunas-Nina Ansaroff Added
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 187 continues to fill out, as the promotion has announced that Justin Scoggins will fight Josh Sampo, and that Rose Namajunas will battle Nina Ansaroff at the May 23rd card.
Scoggins (9-2) is… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Rafael dos Anjos Makes Move, Strawweight Rankings Posted
By FCF Staff
After dominating Nate Diaz for 15 minutes this past weekend at UFC on FOX 13, Rafael dos Anjos has improved his position in the lightweight division.
As a result of his unanimous decision win over Diaz, dos… Read More
UFC on FOX 13: Junior dos Santos Edges Stipe Miocic in Thriller, Rafael dos Anjos Dominates Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos returned to the win column tonight at UFC on FOX 13, but the former heavyweight was bloodied, battered, and some will say outscored by Stipe Miocic while doing so.
Early on, Miocic appeared to… Read More
UFC on FOX 13 Weigh-In Results: Junior dos Santos And Stipe Miocic Hit Their Marks, Nate Diaz Way Over on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos and Stipe Miocic are set for their UFC on FOX 13 headliner, as the heavyweight contenders both made weight this afternoon in Phoenix, Arizona.
The former champ dos Santos came in at 242 pounds… Read More
Report: Jussier “Formiga” Off UFC on FOX 13 Card Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC on FOX 13 has lost a pivotal, flyweight bout just a few weeks out from the December 13th event, as according to reports, Jussier “Formiga” will no longer fight John Moraga because… Read More
UFC FN 57: Dustin Ortiz Welcomes Underdog Role, But Looking to Prove He’s “The Top Dog” at 125
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Dustin Ortiz started off the year by losing a tightly contested fight to John Moraga, the flyweight could close out 2014 with a win over Joseph Benavidez, and possibly a title shot within reach.… Read More
UFC FN 50: “Jacare” Souza Taps Out Gegard Mousasi, Ben Rothwell Stops Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 50 card in Ledyard, Connecticut, which saw Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza submit fellow, middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi.
In the co-headliner, Ben Rothwell handed Alistair Overeem his third defeat in… Read More
UFC FN 50 Weigh-In Results: Gegard Mousasi and “Jacare” Souza set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 50, which will be hosted by the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
In the main event, “Jacare” Souza will take on fellow middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi. The… Read More
UFC FN 57: Joseph Benavidez vs. Dustin Ortiz Booked
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s November 22nd card in Austin, Texas, has received a notable flyweight bout, as Joseph Benavidez will square off with Dustin Ortiz. The UFC announced the match-up on Tuesday.
UFC FN 57 will be… Read More
UFC’s Dustin Ortiz Hopes to Start “Getting a Little Bit More Credit”, After Defeating Rising Flyweights Justin Scoggins and Ray Borg
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dustin Ortiz isn’t coming off victories over top ranked contenders, but the Roufusport flyweight believes he’s made a big statement in defeating the likes of rising competitors Ray Borg and Justin Scoggins.
Following a decision… Read More
UFC FN 42: Diego Sanchez and Benson Henderson Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The New Mexico State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for the June 7th, UFC Fight Night 42 card, and lightweights Benson Henderson and Diego Sanchez led the way.
The former champ Henderson took home $90,000… Read More
UFC FN 42: Benson Henderson Takes Out Rustam Khabilov
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson ended his lengthy run of decision wins tonight in Albuquerque, as the former lightweight champ took out Rustam Khabilov with a fourth round, rear-naked-choke.
The bout headlined UFC Fight Night 42, which was hosted by… Read More
UFC FN 42 Weigh-In Results: Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov Ready for Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 42, which will see former lightweight champ Benson Henderson take on Rustam Khabilov in the main event.
In the co-headliner, Ross Pearson will take on lightweight contender… Read More
UFC 173: Mitch Clarke Continuing to Enjoy Training, South of the Border, at the MMA Lab
By Kelsey Mowatt
After scoring a decision win over John Maguire last June, Mitch Clarke has returned to the surroundings that helped him deliver his first UFC victory, as he prepares to battle Al Iaquinta at UFC 173.… Read More
UFC FN 40: Chris Cariaso Hopes to “Make a Statement” Versus Louis Smolka, Believes Experience Will Play Factor in Bout
By Kelsey Mowatt
Thanks to consecutive wins over Danny Martinez and Iliarde Santos, Chris Cariaso is currently holding down the #10 ranking in the UFC’s flyweight division, yet the vet has been tapped to face a relative… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Dustin Ortiz-Justin Scoggins Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The July 6th, TUF 19 Finale has received a compelling flyweight bout, as the UFC’s #13th ranked Dustin Ortiz and the undefeated Justin Scoggins have verbally agreed to fight at the event.
The TUF 19 Finale will… Read More