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UFC Announces Aljamain Sterling – Rani Yahya Bout
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for its December 9th card in Fresno, California, as the promotion’s announced that Aljamain Sterling will take on Rani Yahya.
Sterling (14-2) is coming off back-to-back, decision wins… Read More
Cub Swanson Intends to Complete Current UFC Deal, After Failed Negotiations
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson has been fighting under the UFC banner now since 2011, and for the ZUFFA owned, WEC before that, but it looks like the featherweight contender could be headed to free agency.
Recently the UFC announced… Read More
UFC Adds Joe Lauzon – Clay Guida to November Line-up
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming card in Norfolk, Virginia, will feature a bout between two of the promotion’s most experienced lightweights. The promotion has announced that Joe Lauzon will battle Clay Guida at the November 11th card.… Read More
Summer of LFA
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) has had a busy summer. In last month’s newsletter, it was reported that LFA alum accumulated $200,000 in UFC bonus money in the month of June, former RFA… Read More
UFC 214 Fighter Payouts: Daniel Cormier Leads Way With $1 Million Dollar Purse
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the disclosed payouts for Saturday’s UFC 214 card, and Daniel Cormier led the way with a $1 million dollar purse.
Cormier was stopped by Jon Jones in the third round… Read More
UFC 214: Jon Jones Reclaims The 205 Title, Stops Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier was unable to avenge his 2015 loss to Jon Jones tonight at UFC 214, as the latter reclaimed the light-heavyweight belt by stopping his rival in round three.
Jones caught Cormier with a head kick… Read More
UFC 214 Weigh-In Results: All Three Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the early weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC 214 card, which will feature three title fights.
In the main event, Daniel Cormier will look to defend the light-heavyweight belt against longtime rival, Jon Jones. In the… Read More
LFA 7: Thiago Moisés to Battle Robert Watley For Inaugural LW Title
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will crown its inaugural lightweight champion in July when the promotion makes its first visit to North Carolina.
The main… Read More
UFC 199 Payroll: Dan Henderson Highest Earner
By FCF Staff
The payroll figures have been released for Saturday’s UFC 199 card in Los Angeles, and the legendary Dan Henderson was the event’s highest earner.
According to the salaries that were disclosed to the California Commission, by the… Read More
UFC 199: Michael Bisping Shocks MMA World, Dominick Cruz Defends Title
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping promised he was going to shock the MMA world at UFC 199, and the rugged vet did just that, by taking out Luke Rockhold in the opening round.
Bisping floored the middleweight champ not long… Read More
UFC 199 Weigh-In Results: Luke Rockhold And Michael Bisping Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins are over UFC 199, and all of the scheduled competitors have made weight.
In the main event, middleweight champ Luke Rockhold will take on Michael Bisping, and both men came in at 185 pounds for… Read More
Report: Diego Brandao Released by UFC Following Arrest
By FCF Staff
Diego Brandao has reportedly been released from the UFC, following the fighter’s arrest on several felony count charges.
Earlier this month, the former TUF 14 winner was arrested and charged on three felony charges of aggravated assault with… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Diego Brandao Notified of Positive Test For Marijuana
By FCF Staff
It looks like Diego Brandao could be facing a fine and suspension, as USADA has informed the UFC that the featherweight has allegedly tested positive for marijuana metabolites.
The news comes a couple of weeks out from… Read More
UFC 195 Salaries: Robbie Lawler Leads The Way
By FCF Staff
The Nevada Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 195 card in Las Vegas, and welterweight champion Robbie Lawler led the way.
According to the figures that were disclosed by the commission, Lawler was paid… Read More
UFC 195: Robbie Lawler Narrowly Gets by Carlos Condit
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler remains the UFC’s welterweight champion after the promotion’s latest event tonight, but the veteran fighter narrowly escaped with the title.
Condit kept Lawler on the defensive throughout much of the fight with a cavalcade of… Read More
UFC 195 Weigh-In Results: Robbie Lawler And Carlos Condit Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 195, which will take place tomorrow night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
In the main event, welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will take on Carlos Condit.… Read More
UFC FN 77: Clay Guida is “Going Back” to Grinding Style in Hopes of Making Title Run
By FCF Staff
Clay Guida will take on Thiago Tavares later today at UFC Fight Night 77, and it doesn’t sound like “The Carpenter” is planning to showcase his striking skills.
The featherweight contender has been tapped to fight Tavares,… Read More
UFC FN 77 Receives Clay Guida vs. Thiago Tavares
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 77 has received a featherweight bout between two well established vets, as Clay Guida will take on Thiago Tavares.
The match-up was announced by UFC Brazil’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Giovani Decke… Read More
UFC FN 68: Shawn Jordan And Dustin Poirier Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
There was no shortage of highlight reel stoppages and memorable moments at UFC Fight Night 68, but four men are heading home with an extra $50,000 in bonus cash.
Following the event, the UFC announced that Dustin… Read More
UFC FN 68: Dan Henderson Stoppage Win Caps Off Night of Finishes
By FCF Staff
Dan Henderson put a violent end to any retirement talk regarding the legendary fighter tonight at UFC Fight Night 68, by taking out Tim Boetsch in under one minute.
Henderson wobbled Boetsch not long into the bout… Read More