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UFC 175’s Lyoto Machida Talks Chris Weidman: “I Feel Very Comfortable Because I can Keep my Distance”
By FCF Staff
While Chris Weidman is the favourite heading into UFC 175 this weekend, the consensus opinion seems to be that his best chance for victory, is through taking Lyoto Machida to the mat. The reason being, of course,… Read More
UFC 175: Dana White Says Urijah Faber Fighting on Prelims is “a Good Thing”
By FCF Staff
More than a few eyebrows were raised when it was announced that Urijah Faber’s bout with Alex Caceres this Saturday, won’t go down on the UFC 175 main card, but rather the prelims. While the move prompted… Read More
UFC 175: Alexis Davis Says Ronda Rousey’s Judo “Not Totally Strange to Me”
By FCF Staff
Although Alexis Davis will be the consensus underdog heading into her bout with Ronda Rousey at UFC 175, the accomplished grappler doesn’t seem to be phased by the bantamweight champ’s skill set.
Not only is Davis a… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Sarah Moras Says Competing on TUF “Totally Different” Than Making UFC Debut
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Sarah Moras competed in the eighteenth season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, and advanced to the show’s semifinals, the bantamweight concedes it’s not comparable to what’s coming on July 6th. On that day, at the… Read More
Lion Fight CEO Scott Kent Talks Muay Thai, His UFC Relationship and Giving Up Tradition For TV Exposure
By Rick Caudle
Muay Thai Lion Fight promoter gives a mighty roar as CEO, Scott Kent talks to us about the success of the East Coast Show, partnering with the UFC, and their business plan for the future.
Rick Caudle:… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Says Relationship With UFC in “Healthy Spot”, But Argues Promotion Used “Bullying Technique”
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones has signed off to fight Alexander Gustafsson, and is apparently in a good place with the UFC, the light-heavyweight weight champ isn’t happy about how things led to the rematch.
Not long ago, the… Read More
Report: Kenny Robertson Replacing Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 175
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Kenny Robertson has a new opponent, and fight date, as the welterweight has reportedly agreed to fight Ildemar Alcantara at UFC 175.
Alcantara had been set to face Santiago Ponzinibbio at the July 5th… Read More
Mitch Clarke Weighs in on “Performance of the Night” Victory at UFC 173, “I’m Not Just Cannon Fodder”, “I’m Here to Win”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into UFC 173, Mitch Clarke made it clear he planned on playing “spoiler” versus Al Iaquinta, and he did just that by choking the lightweight out with a highlight reel, D’arce choke. Immediately after… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva Pulled From UFC 175 After Failing to Apply for License And Take Random Drug Test
By FCF Staff
The MMA world is still reeling from the news that Wanderlei Silva has been pulled from his UFC 175 bout with Chael Sonnen, and according to one report, his refusal to take a random drug test is… Read More
UFC 175: Vitor Belfort Replacing Wanderlei Silva Versus Chael Sonnen
By FCF Staff
The long awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva has been postponed once again, as the UFC has announced that the latter will not fight at UFC 175 due to licensing issues.
As a result,… Read More
UFC 173: Robbie Lawler, Dan Henderson and Daniel Cormier Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 173 event, and competitors Robbie Lawler, Dan Henderson and Daniel Cormier lead the way.
According to the numbers that were disclosed to… Read More
Report: UFC Negotiating New Deal With Jon Jones, Location for Alexander Gustafsson Rematch not Set
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones hasn’t signed the dotted line to rematch Alexander Gustafsson just yet, and a reason why, is because the light-heavyweight champ is currently in negotiations with the UFC.
Saturday night it was revealed that the promotion… Read More
UFC Hoping to Book Jon Jones-Alexander Gustafsson II for August 30th
By FCF Staff
Although the bout has yet to be finalized, the UFC is hoping to book the highly anticipated rematch between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson for August 30th.
The fight would be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden… Read More
UFC 173: TJ Dillashaw Scores $100,000 in Bonuses
By FCF Staff
TJ Dillashaw certainly had a memorable night at UFC 173, as not only did he lay claim to the promotion’s bantamweight title, he scored $100,000 extra in bonus money.
Dillashaw was awarded a “Performance of the Night”… Read More
UFC 173: TJ Dillashaw Ends Renan Barao’s Reign as Bantamweight Champ
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 173 card in Las Vegas, which saw TJ Dillashaw end Renan Barao’s 33 fight undefeated streak, by stopping him in the fifth round.
In the co-main-event, Daniel Cormier… Read More
UFC 173: TJ Dillashaw Says Renan Barao is a “Great Champion”, But “There’s Nothing Super Special About Him”
By FCF Staff
Due to Renan Barao’s 33 fight undefeated streak, and his status as one of the planet’s best pound-for-pound fighters, TJ Dillashaw is a considerable underdog tonight at UFC 173. That doesn’t mean, however, Dillashaw doesn’t like his… Read More
UFC 173 Weigh-In Results: Renan Barao and TJ Dillashaw set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC 173 card, which will go down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, bantamweight champion Renan Barao will take on Team… Read More
UFC 173: Dan Henderson Plans to “Prove People Wrong” Saturday Night
By FCF Staff
Dan Henderson may have one of the more decorated resumes in MMA history, but on Saturday night, the 43 year-old wonder will be the consensus underdog versus Daniel Cormier.
Although the betting lines don’t believe Henderson will… Read More
UFC 173: Mitch Clarke May Not Have a “Shtick”, But Lightweight Plans to “Play Spoiler” Versus Al Iaquinta
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Mitch Clarke is coming off a victory, and has fought in the Octagon three times to date, the lightweight admits he didn’t expect the assignment he was given for UFC 173. On Saturday night,… 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