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Amanda Nunes’ Coach Responds to Dana White, Tells Critics to “Know the Facts”
By FCF Staff
This past weekend, Dana White questioned whether Amanda Nunes was in fact, physically ready to compete at UFC 213, after she withdrew, and the latter’s coach has responded.
Nunes withdrew from her main event bout with Valentina… Read More
Amanda Nunes Details Why he She Withdrew From UFC 213
By FCF Staff
After Amanda Nunes withdrew from UFC 213 this past weekend, Dana White speculated that the champ’s withdrawal was largely due to mental issues, rather than physical. But, the Brazilian star has posted a statement, whereby Nunes says… Read More
UFC 213: Dana White “Won’t Headline” With Women’s 135 Title Again
By FCF Staff
Following the late withdrawal of Amanda Nunes from UFC 213, Dana White says he will not headline another event with the women’s 135 title.
Nunes was scheduled to fight Valentina Shevchenko in Saturday’s main event. But, just… Read More
UFC 213: Robert Whittaker Takes Interim Middleweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 213 card, which saw Robert Whittaker win the interim middleweight title, by earning a decision win over Yoel Romero.
Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes did not fight Valentina Shevchenko as scheduled,… Read More
UFC 213: Amanda Nunes is Out of Main Event
By FCF Staff
UFC 213 has undergone a major hit, just hours before the pay-per-view card is set to begin, as the UFC’s announced that Amanda Nunes has withdrawn due to illness.
The bantamweight champ was scheduled to fight Valentina… Read More
UFC 213 Receives Two More Bouts
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced two more bouts for its July 8th card next week in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The promotion has confirmed that Cody Stamann (14-1) will take on featherweight Terrion Ware ( 17-5), and that… Read More
UFC 213: Betting Preview And Form Guide
From a strictly Nevadan perspective, Las Vegas is unrivalled in its ability to whip up a frenzy on fight night. Paradise, an adjacent city, has generally been overlooked when it comes to hosting UFC history in the making. That was… Read More
Amanda Nunes Isn’t Interested in Fighting Cris “Cyborg” Yet, But That Could Change
By FCF Staff
Amanda Nunes has talked about moving to featherweight and while she’s not interested in fighting Cris “Cyborg” Justino now, that could change.
Nunes is preparing to fight Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 213, which will take place on… Read More
Amanda Nunes Says Every Punch She Landed on Ronda Rousey “Made me Want to Laugh”
By FCF Staff
Amanda Nunes recorded her biggest win to date at UFC 207 by quickly taking out Ronda Rousey, and the bantamweight champ says it was hard to contain her emotions, during the one sided fight.
Nunes faced the… Read More
UFC 208: Miesha Tate on Why Germaine de Randamie Will “Overwhelm” Holly Holm
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s headliner between Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie features two of the UFC’s most decorated strikers, but Miesha Tate believes the stand-up skills of the latter, will rule the day.
Holm and de Randamie will fight… Read More
UFC on FOX 23: Julianna Pena Still Hopes to Fight Ronda Rousey, “I Had a Bad Experience With Her From Day One”
By FCF Staff
Although Ronda Rousey is coming off consecutive, stoppage defeats, and it’s not clear if she’ll return to the Octagon, Julianna Pena is still hoping to fight the star.
Pena is booked to face Valentina Shevchenko this Saturday… Read More
LFA 4 Receives Second Title Fight
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the fourth LFA event headed to Louisiana in February will have a second world title fight on the stacked fight card.… Read More
Holly Holm to Face Germaine de Randamie For UFC’s Inaugural Women’s 145 Title, Cris “Cyborg” Reacts
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that Holly Holm will face Germaine de Randamie for the promotion’s inaugural women’s 145 title, and Cris “Cyborg” Justino is criticizing the move.
Holm and de Randamie will fight for the new title… Read More
UFC on FOX 20 Draws Over 2.4 Million Viewers
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC on FOX 20 pulled strong ratings for the network and the UFC, as the card averaged 2.44 million viewers, according to overnight ratings.
The ratings for the card, which took place in Chicago, Illinois, were… Read More
Dana White Discusses Return of Ronda Rousey, Says She’ll Fight “Whoever The Champ Is”
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 200, and Amanda Nunes’ stunning stoppage win over Miesha Tate, Dana White is reporting Ronda Rousey will fight for the title, when she returns.
Leading up to UFC 200, there was widespread speculation that a… Read More
UFC 200: Miesha Tate Argues Amanda Nunes “Tends to Break” Under Pressure
By FCF Staff
Amanda Nunes has won three straight fights, and has gone 5-1 in UFC action, but Miesha Tate questions whether the bantamweight can handle adversity.
Nunes has been tapped to challenge the bantamweight champ this Saturday at UFC… Read More
UFC Officially Postpones Anthony Johnson – Glover Teixeira
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Anthony Johnson from UFC on FOX 20, the promotion has announced that Glover Teixeira will no longer compete on the July 23rd card as well.
The light-heavyweights were scheduled to fight in the… Read More
Miesha Tate to Face Amanda Nunes in First Title Defense
By FCF Staff
Miesha Tate will not sit on the sidelines until Ronda Rousey returns to the cage later this year, as the UFC has announced that the new bantamweight champ will face Amanda Nunes next. The bout will be… Read More
UFC 196: Conor McGregor Leads Salaries With $1,000,000 Payout
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first, publicly disclosed million dollar purse was given to Conor McGregor this past weekend, following his loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 196.
The event went down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las… Read More
UFC 196: Nate Diaz And Miesha Tate Shock The MMA World
By FCF Staff
UFC 196 proved to be a night of upsets, as both Nate Diaz and Miesha Tate scored victories over Conor McGregor and Holly Holm respectively.
In the headliner, McGregor punished Diaz with some heavy left hands early… Read More