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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
UFC Announces Jan. 15th, Atlanta Card, Miller-Sicilia, Dillashaw-Easton Booked
By FCF Staff
Not only has the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced that it’s returning to Atlanta for a January 15th card, but the promotion has confirmed two bouts for the event.
At featherweight, Cole Miller will battle Sam Sicilia, and… Read More
UFC FN 29: Shields Gets by Maia, Kim Blasts Silva
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 29 card in Barueri, Brazil, which saw Jake Shields grind his way to a split decision win over welterweight contender Demian Maia.
In the co-main-event, Dong Hyun Kim… Read More
UFC FN 29 Weigh-Ins: Maia and Shields Set, Silva Overweight on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Welterweights Demian Maia and Jake Shields both made weight this afternoon in Barueri, Brazil, clearing the way to their main event about tomorrow night at UFC Fight Night 29.
Shields came in at 171 pounds for the… Read More
Report: Sergio Pettis to Fight Vaughan Lee in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
Earlier on Tuesday it was reported that Sergio Pettis, the 20 year-old brother of Anthony has signed with the UFC, and it looks like his promotional debut is booked.
According to a follow up report from Combate,… Read More
Opinion: Dominick Cruz Needs To Prove His Worth
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz expects to be ready sometime in early 2014, and a unification fight with interim champion Renan Barao is possible.
Cruz hasn’t fought inside the cage since a unanimous decision… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Browne Makes Big Move, Brown Cracks Top Ten
By FCF Staff
Travis Browne scored the biggest win of his career at UFC Fight Night 26 on Saturday night, by knocking out Alistair Overeem, and the heavyweight has made a big move up the promotion’s rankings as a result.… Read More
UFC Vet Diego Nunes Confirms Bellator Signing
By FCF Staff
Bellator has reportedly added another UFC vet to its roster, as Diego Nunes has announced via Twitter that he has signed with the promotion.
In addition to tweeting “Bellator fighter!”, the 30 year-old, Brazilian featherweight posted “I… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 10: “Minotauro” Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum On Weight For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum have cleared the final hurdle to their main event tilt tomorrow night at UFC on FUEL TV 10, as both men made weight this afternoon in Fortaleza, Brazil.
The former PRIDE… Read More