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UFC 219: Neil Magny Outlines Why He’s “Excited” to Face Carlos Condit
By FCF Staff
Following his quick loss to Rafael dos Anjos in September, Neil Magny asked the UFC to book him for another high stakes, fight, and the welterweight was granted his wish.
Magny (19-6) has been scheduled to fight… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Responds to Colby Covington’s Call Out, Following UFC on FOX 26 Win
By FCF Staff
After dismantling Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 26, Rafael dos Anjos has made it clear he intends to wait for a bout with Tyron Woodley, rather than fight Colby Covington.
Dos Anjos out struck a very… Read More
Tyron Woodley Comments on Pending Shoulder Surgery
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley had hoped not to undergo shoulder surgery, but the UFC’s welterweight champ has decided to undergo the procedure after all.
Following Woodley’s decision win over Demian Maia in July, he reported that he had injured… Read More
Fabricio Werdum Charged With Assault After Incident With Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Just two days out from a scheduled fight with Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 121, it’s being reported that Fabricio Werdum has been charged with common assault, following his incident with Colby Covington in Sydney, Australia.… Read More
Colby Covington & Fabricio Werdum Involved in Street Altercation (Video)
By FCF Staff
As the UFC gets set to hold an event in Sydney, Australia this weekend, headliner Fabricio Werdum was involved in a street altercation with Colby Covington.
New Zealand fighter and UFC lightweight Dan Hooker has tweeted out… Read More
Bellator Officially Announces Eight-Man World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament in 2018
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator has announced plans to host a year-long grand prix heavyweight tournament in 2018 featuring eight of the roster’s biggest stars with the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion. The… Read More
UFC FN 119 Draws Lowest Ratings to Date For Fight Night Card on FS1
By FCF Staff
Matched up against the World Series, UFC Fight Night 119 struggled mightily to draw ratings for FOX Sports 1 on Saturday night.
The Sao Paulo card featured Lyoto Machida returning to cage to face Derek Brunson, and… Read More
Tyron Woodley Believes Next Opponent Will be Winner of Bisping – GSP
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley has been repeatedly called out by Colby Covington, and Dana White’s also said that the winner of Rafael dos Anjos – Robbie Lawler, will receive a title shot. But, according to the welterweight champ, he… Read More
ATT Co-Founder Ricardo Liborio Denounces Colby Covington’s Controversial Comments
By FCF Staff
American Top Team co-founder Ricardo Liborio has denounced the controversial comments Colby Covington made, following his win over Demian Maia on Saturday.
Recently Liborio, who is no longer part of ATT, posted the statement below. Covington is… Read More
Colby Covington Issues Backhanded Apology, Following Controversial Statements
By FCF Staff
After calling UFC Fight Night 119’s host city of Sao Paulo a “dump”, and referring to Brazilian fans as “filthy animals”, Colby Covington has issued a flippant, backhanded apology.
Covington, who made the comments after he earned… Read More
Antonio Carlos Junior Outlines Why he Wants to Fight Chris Weidman, Following Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Following Antonio Carlos Junior’s latest victory at UFC Fight Night 119, the Brazilian fighter outlined why he’s interested in fighting former middleweight champ, Chris Weidman.
Carlos Junior took on Jack Marshman at the event, and submitted him in… Read More
Executive: UFC’s “Not Very Happy” About Colby Covington’s Post-Fight Comments, Fighter Defends Actions
By FCF Staff
Following Colby Convington’s controversial, post-fight comments at UFC Fight Night, an executive with the promotion’s reporting the situation is being reviewed.
After Covington worked his way to a clear cut, decision win over Demian Maia on Saturday,… Read More
Tyron Woodley Blasts UFC For Encouraging “Idiot” Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington wasted no time calling out Tyron Woodley yet again, following his win over Demian Maia last night, and the welterweight champ isn’t happy about how the UFC handled the situation.
Covington worked his way to… Read More
UFC FN 119: Derek Brunson Quickly KOs Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 119, which saw Derek Brunson quickly knockout Lyoto Machida.
Both men threw heavy punches to begin the fight, but Brunson dropped Machida not long in with a big left,… Read More
UFC Fight Night 119 Weigh-In Results: Brunson & Machida Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the early weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 119 card, which will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In the main event, Lyoto Machida will take on fellow middleweight contender, Derek Brunson.
UFC… Read More
UFC Fight Night 119: Can Lyoto Machida Take Out Derek Brunson in His Comeback Bout?
When Lyoto Machida returns to the Octagon later this month, for the first time since 2015, “The Dragon” certainly won’t do so with a warm-up fight.
On October 28th, at UFC Fight Night 119, Machida will take on Derek… Read More
Tyron Woodley Claims Colby Covington Won’t Even “Look at Me” in The Gym, After Blasting WW Champ
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington has targted Tyron Woodley in interviews and on social media in recent weeks, but the welterweight champ claims his teammate won’t look at him in the gym.
Covington has made headlines recently by claiming that… Read More
UFC Announces Stephen Thompson – Jorge Masvidal Bout
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Stephen Thompson and Jorge Masvidal will fight at the promotion’s November 4th card in New York City. UFC 217 will be hosted by the iconic, Madison Square Garden.
Thompson (13-2-1)… Read More
Report: UFC 214 Estimated to Have Drawn More Than 800,000 PPV Buys
By FCF Staff
The most stacked UFC card this year is estimated to have drawn over 800,000 pay-per-view buys, according to a new report.
The July 29th, UFC 214 card featured three title fights, including Daniel Cormier – Jon Jones… Read More
Tyron Woodley Tells Dana White “You Owe me a Public Apology”, Threatens to “Start Leaking Some S–t”
By FCF Staff
Dana White was highly critical of Tyron Woodley’s performance on Saturday at UFC 214, and the welterweight champ clearly isn’t happy about the UFC President’s comments.
Woodley fought his way to a unanimous decision win over Demian… Read More