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Report: Dana White Believes Jose Aldo Would Have Earned “Close to Four Million” at UFC 189
By FCF Staff
Everyone understood that Jose Aldo was losing out on a very significant pay day when he was forced to pull out of UFC 189, and now Dana White has revealed just how big.
The featherweight champ elected… Read More
UFC 189: Gunnar Nelson Says Not “Moving Freely” Led to First Pro Loss
By FCF Staff
At UFC 189, Gunner Nelson will be looking to rebound from his first pro loss, and the promising welterweight says how he feels and moves will play a deciding factor.
Nelson is booked to fight Brandon Thatch… Read More
UFC 189: Mike Swick Outlines Advantages of Training in “The Land of Muay Thai”
By FCF Staff
Mike Swick will return to the cage for the first time since 2012 this weekend at UFC 189, and veteran says he’s a new-and-improved fighter, thanks to his new camp in Phuket, Thailand.
The 36 year-old is… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor’s Still Predicting First Round, KO Win at UFC 189
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor is facing a different opponent now at UFC 189, and one who many believe poses different challenges than Jose Aldo, “Notorious” is sticking to his previous prediction.
Before Aldo withdrew from the July 11th… Read More
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 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: 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 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
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
UFC 187: Daniel Cormier Compares Anthony Johnson to Chuck Liddell
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier learned this week that’s he going to have change gears, and do so in dramatic fashion, as he’s no longer fighting Ryan Bader on June 6th. Instead, Cormier has been moved into a May 23rd… Read More
UFC 187: John Makdessi to Face Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
The changes to UFC 187 keep coming, as not long after it was reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov has injured his knee, the promotion has announced John Makdessi will now face Donald Cerrone.
Makdessi (13-3) just fought at… Read More
UFC Strips Jon Jones of Title, Daniel Cormier to Face Anthony Johnson For Championship
By FCF Staff
Following the arrest of Jon Jones this past weekend, the UFC has announced it is stripping the renowned fighter of the light-heavyweight title.
Jones has been accused of leaving the scene of a car accident in Albuquerque,… Read More