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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: Tyron Woodley Reports “We’re Satisfied With The Victory”
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley’s bout with Demian Maia received plenty of boos, and UFC President Dana White was highly critical of the fight, but the welterweight champ says he’s “satisfied”.
Woodley repeatedly squashed takedown attempts from Maia at UFC… Read More
Dana White Says Michael Bisping – GSP Bout Has “Sailed Back”, Following UFC 214
By FCF Staff
Prior to UFC 214, Dana White said that the Michael Bisping – Georges St-Pierre bout had sailed, but following Saturday’s disappointing fight between Tyron Woodley and Demian Maia, the ship’s apparently turned around…
Last week, White said… 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
Tyron Woodley Plans to “Put Money Down” on Conor McGregor For Bout With Floyd Mayweather
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is a clear cut underdog for his upcoming bout with undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather, but it sounds like Tyron Woodley plans to bet some money on the UFC champ.
On Wednesday, it was announced that… Read More
Tyron Woodley Says Georges St-Pierre’s Plans to Fight Michael Bisping Were “Cowardly”
By FCF Staff
The expectation is that Tyron Woodley will fight Demian Maia next, but the welterweight champ is, and always will be, interested in fighting Georges St-Pierre.
Maia earned a decision win over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 211 earlier… Read More
Luke Rockhold Tells Dana White to “Think Before You Run Your Mouth”
By FCF Staff
Following comments from Dana White this past weekend, whereby he told Luke Rockhold he needs to earn a title shot like Demian Maia has, the former middleweight champ has fired back.
Rockhold has been an outspoken critic… Read More
UFC 211: Stipe Miocic Quickly Avenges Loss to Junior dos Santos
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 211, which saw Stipe Miocic take out Junior dos Santos in the opening round, with a flurry of punches.
Miocic defended the heavyweight title for a second time with the… Read More
UFC 211 Weigh-In Results: Stipe Miocic & Junior dos Santos Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the early weigh-in results for UFC 211, which will take place tomorrow in Dallas, Texas.
In the main event, heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic will take on Junior dos Santos. In the co-headliner, strawweight champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk… Read More
LFA 9: Myron Dennis to Face Danilo Marques in New Headliner
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that LFA 9 has a new main event in the promotion’s first trip to the state of Oklahoma. LFA 9 will be the… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Outlines Why He’s Going to Choose Upcoming Bouts “Very Carefully”
By FCF Staff
Some observers have speculated that Georges St-Pierre will not defend the UFC’s 185 title, if he defeats Michael Bisping, and based off comments the star has made, that could be accurate.
Last year, the former welterweight champ… Read More
UFC 211: Jorge Masvidal Outlines Why He’s Willing to Fight Friend Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal doesn’t wan to fight his friend and teammate Tyron Woodley, but the outspoken welterweight will, if need be.
Masvidal has jumped right into the title shot mix, thanks to a stoppage win over Donald Cerrone… Read More
Bellator Announces Rory MacDonald to Face Paul Daley in Promotional Debut
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LONDON — (Feb. 9, 2017) – Paul “Semtex” Daley (39-14-2) is getting what he asked for. On May 19, the explosive fighter from Nottingham, England will meet Rory MacDonald (18-4) in the main event of Bellator… Read More
Dana White Reports Nate Diaz Has Been Offered Bout, Nick Diaz Has Turned Down Two Fights
By FCF Staff
Nate and Nick Diaz are two of the biggest names on the UFC’s roster, but it remains to be seen when the Stockton stars will fight again.
Nate Diaz hasn’t fought since he faced Conor McGregor for… Read More
WSOF 34: Jon Fitch vs. Jake Shields Among Three Bouts Confirmed
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LAS VEGAS (September 13, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) officially announced today the highly-anticipated welterweight (170 pounds) title fight between reigning world champion Jon Fitch (28-7-1, 1 NC) and number one contender and fellow… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Admits he Didn’t Have “Same Drive to Hurt The Guy” Prior to Hiatus
By FCF Staff
During the final years of Georges St-Pierre’s run as the UFC’s welterweight champ, he was repeatedly criticized for not finishing fights, and now the star’s admitted he wasn’t pushing to stop his opponent.
St-Pierre is currently riding… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Doesn’t “See Anything Good” in Third Bout With BJ Penn
By FCF Staff
BJ Penn is the latest fighter who’s campaigning to fight Georges St-Pierre in his return bout, but clearly the latter isn’t interested in facing the legend again.
St-Pierre recently announced that he wants to return to the… Read More
UFC Books Dong Hyun Kim vs. Gunnar Nelson
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced the headliner for its November 19th card in Belfast, as Dong Hyun Kim will take on fellow welterweight contender, Gunnar Nelson.
Kim (21-3-1) is coming of a quick, stoppage win over Dominic Waters… Read More
UFC on FOX 21: Carlos Condit Questions Whether he Has “Any Business Fighting at This Level Anymore”
By FCF Staff
Carlos Condit stopped short of announcing his retirement, following his quick loss on Saturday, but the longtime contender is questioning whether he can compete at the upper levels of the sport.
Condit faced Demian Maia in the… Read More