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UFC Rankings Update: Anthony Johnson Moves Into #1 Contender Spot
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson took out the UFC’s top, light-heavyweight contender in Alexander Gustafsson on Saturday night, and as a result, “Rumble” has moved into the coveted spot.
Johnson stopped Gustafsson in the opening round of the UFC on… Read More
UFC Vet Akira Corassani Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Following a knockout loss to Sam Sicilia at UFC on FOX 14 this past weekend, it looks as though featherweight vet Akira Corassani has decided to hang up the gloves.
The following post recently appeared on Corassani’s… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Anthony Johnson Quickly Takes Out Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson will be the next man to challenge UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, as the surging fighter quickly took out Alexander Gustafsson tonight in Stockholm, Sweden.
Johnson sent Gustafsson to the mat with an overhand right… Read More
Report: UFC in Talks With Cris “Cyborg” Justino
By FCF Staff
Although Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino recently announced that she no longer plans to compete at bantamweight, according to a new report, the UFC has renewed negotiations with the Invicta FC Featherweight Champion.
Due to “Cyborg’s” resume and skills,… Read More
UFC’s Akira Corassani to Battle Sam Sicilia Next
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 14 will feature yet another Swedish fighter in action, as the promotion’s announced that the nation’s Akira Corassani will battle American featherweight, Sam Sicilia.
The January 24th card will be hosted by Stockholm’s Tele2… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson Work Out, Face Off in Stockholm
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson have begun promoting their January 24th, UFC on FOX 14 scrap, and they kicked things off by doing so in the event’s host city of Stockholm.
The light-heavyweights worked out and squared… Read More
UFC’s Anthony Johnson Returning to Octagon After Civil Case Dismissed
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson has been cleared to return to the Octagon, after a civil case against the light-heavyweight was reportedly dismissed recently in Florida.
The fighter hadn’t been booked for his next fight by the Ultimate Fighting Championship,… Read More
UFC FN 57: Chico Camus Training With Roufusport Once Again
By FCF Staff
After splitting from Roufusport earlier this year, Chico Camus is reportedly training once again with the renowned Wisconsin camp, as he prepares to fight Brad Pickett in November.
Camus stopped training with the team several months ago,… Read More
UFC: Dana White Confirms Rory MacDonald to Receive Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald made a convincing case for a title shot at UFC Fight Night 54, and following his stoppage win over Tarec Saffiedine, Dana White has confirmed the welterweight will receive just that.
MacDonald put away the… Read More
UFC FN 54: Rory MacDonald Argues for Title Shot, Says Stoppage Win Came by “Going With the Flow”
By FCF Staff
While a decision win over Tarec Saffiedine would have still been pivotal in Rory MacDonald’s quest to lock up a title shot, the welterweight’s stoppage win at UFC Fight Night 54 has only emboldened the fighter’s campaign.… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Robbie Lawler, Matt Brown,Dennis Bermudez and Anthony Johnson Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Although many didn’t expect Matt Brown and Robbie Lawler to fight for five rounds, the two did engage in a memorable fight as expected, and earned “Fight of the Night” honors at UFC on FOX 12.
Lawler… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: FIT NHB’s Tom Vaughn Weighs in on “Laying and Praying”, Says “Everybody Loves” Tim Means for KO’s
By Kelsey Mowatt
Tim Means may have come up short in his Octagon return this past May, but the vet’s head coach hasn’t lost faith in his ability to become one of the UFC’s most feared welterweights.… Read More
Report: Stefan Struve’s Manager Says UFC Vet “Definitely Wants to Fight” Again
By FCF Staff
Following Stefan Struve’s late removal from UFC 175, he assured fans he’s doing well, and now his manager is relaying that the heavyweight wants to fight again.
Struve–who was diagnosed with a rare heart condition last year–was… Read More
Report: Estimates for UFC 174 PPV Buys Among Lowest in Modern Era
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC 174 critics questioned how the June 14th event would do in pay-per-view buys, and it looks as though the event struggled as many predicted.
The event, which featured flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson decisioning Ali… Read More
Stefan Struve “Confident We Will Sort This Out” After UFC 175 Scare, Says Incident “Had Nothing to do With my Heart”
Heavyweight Says he Received Win and Show Bonus
By FCF Staff
Following the unsettling, cancellation of his bout at UFC 175, Stefan Struve relayed he was doing well, and now the heavyweight has provided further updates regarding his health.
Struve,… Read More
UFC 175: Stefan Struve Says He’s “OK” After Last Minute Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
UFC 175 was supposed to mark the return of Stefan Struve, but after the heavyweight had a fainting spell backstage, he was pulled from his fight with Matt Mitrione.
The news immediately sparked concern throughout the MMA… Read More
(Updated) Report: Stefan Struve Out of UFC 175 After Fainting Before Bout
By FCF Staff
Stefan Struve was set to fight for the first time in over a year at UFC 175, but according to reports, the heavyweight has been pulled from his fight with Matt Mitrione.
Struve, who was diagnosed with… Read More
UFC FN 46: Ilir Latifi to Face Newcomer Chris Dempsey After Tom Lawlor Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Ilir Latifi has a new opponent for UFC Fight Night 46, and it’s promotional newcomer Chris Dempsey.
The UFC has announced that Latifi’s original opponent, Tom Lawlor, has withdrawn from the July 19th card. Although the announcement… Read More
UFC’s Dan Henderson Says Imminent Return to Middleweight “Not True”
By FCF Staff
Despite speculation, and a recent report, that Dan Henderson is returning to middleweight for his next bout, the 43 year-old legend says nothing has been determined regarding his next fight.
Henderson, who was choked out by light-heavyweight… Read More
Brendan Schaub Say He’s “Fine”, Despite Facial Injuries From UFC 174 Loss
By FCF Staff
Brendan Schaub may have looked like he was in need of some serious, medical attention following UFC 174, but the heavyweight is reporting he’s doing just fine.
Schaub dropped a tightly contested, split decision loss to Andrei… Read More