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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
Lion Fight 16 Main Card Announced, Kevin Ross to Battle Michael Thompson for Super Lightweight Title
By Lion Fight (via press release)
LAS VEGAS – LION FIGHT, a professional combat sports organization taking part in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) International Fight Week event extravaganza, today revealed the entire lineup of fights for its full… 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 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 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’s Al Iaquinta on Three Fight Winning Streak: “That’s Just Who I’ve Always Been”
By FCF Staff
Al Iaquinta may have come up short in the TUF 15 Finale versus Michael Chiesa, but since the submission loss the powerful lightweight has done nothing but win.
The New York fighter has rebounded by scoring decision… Read More
UFC 175: Bruno Santos Still Fighting Chris Camozzi, Trevor Smith to Face Tor Troeng at UFC FN 46
By FCF Staff
After announcing that Bruno Santos had pulled out of UFC 175 due to injury, the UFC has relayed that the middleweight will still battle Chris Camozzi on July 5th after all.
As a result, Trevor Smith, who… Read More
UFC 175: Trevor Smith in for Bruno Santos, Will Face Chris Camozzi
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 175 has received a change, as the promotion has announced that Bruno Santos has withdrawn from the July 5th bout due to injury. As a result, Trevor Smith has agreed to step in… Read More
UFC 175: Alex Caceres Versus Urijah Faber Added to Card
By FCF Staff
It looks like the July 5th, UFC 175 card has picked up a compelling bantamweight bout, as Urijah Faber and Alex Caceres have verbally agreed to fight at the event.
The bout, which will go down at… Read More
UFC 175: Stefan Struve Returning to Action Versus Matt Mitrione
By FCF Staff
Having been treated for a rare heart condition, Stefan Struve will return to the Octagon on July 5th and will battle Matt Mitrione. The heavyweight bout will be part of UFC 175, which will be hosted by… Read More
UFC 173: TUF 16’s David Michaud Replacing Danny Mitchell
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 173 has received a late change, as the promotion has announced that Danny Mitchell has withdrawn from his bout with Li Jingliang. As a result, TUF 16 vet David Michaud will make his… Read More