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UFC FN 91: Michael Chiesa – Tony Ferguson Official
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed that a lightweight fight between contenders Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa has been booked for July 13th. The bout will headline UFC Fight Night 91, which will take place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.… Read More
Glover Teixeira – Anthony Johnson, Holly Holm – Valentina Shevchenko Targeted For UFC on FOX 20
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build its next FOX card, as according to a new report, Glover Teixeira vs. Anthony Johnson and Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko will likely take place at UFC on FOX 20.
On the… Read More
Yair Rodriguez Cracks UFC’s Top 15 FW Ranks After Highlight Reel KO
By FCF Staff
Following his electrifying, knockout win over Andre Fili at UFC 197 last weekend, Yair Rodriguez is now a top 15 ranked, featherweight.
The Mexican fighter buzzed the MMA world on Saturday night, by finishing Fili off with… Read More
UFC 197 Payouts: Jon Jones Leads The Way
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for UFC 197 this weekend, and not surprisingly, former light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones led the way.
According the numbers that were disclosed to the NSAC by the UFC,… Read More
UFC 197: Jon Jones Outscores OSP, Demetrious Johnson Quickly Takes Out Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
UFC 197 featured two of the sport’s best, pound-for-pound fighters in Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson, and both men emerged from the card victorious.
Jones took on fellow light-heavyweight contender Ovince Saint Preux, who stepped in on… Read More
UFC 197 Weigh-In Results: Jon Jones And Ovince Saint Preux Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 197, which will take place tomorrow night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Jon Jones will face Ovince Saint Preux for the interim light-heavyweight belt.
In the co-headliner,… Read More
Dustin Poirier to Battle Bobby Green Next
By FCF Staff
UFC 199 has picked up an intriguing lightweight fight, as the promotion has confirmed that Dustin Poirier will take on fellow lightweight contender Bobby Green at the event.
Poirier (19-4) is riding a three fight winning streak… Read More
Report: UFC Hoping to Book Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson For April
By FCF Staff
Recently it was announced that Michael Johnson will fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 197, but according to a new report, the latter will likely face Khabib Nurmagomedov next.
Johnson has withdrawn from the March 5th due to… Read More
Michael Johnson – Tony Ferguson II Added to UFC Schedule
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson will face a familiar foe in his next outing, as the surging lightweight has been booked for a rematch with Michael Johnson. The two will battle on March 5th at UFC 197, which will be… Read More
TUF 22 Finale: Frankie Edgar Quickly Takes Out Chad Mendes
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar left little doubt as to whether he should challenge for the 145 title next, as the former lightweight champ quickly took out Chad Mendes at the TUF 22 Finale.
Edgar floored Mendes with a right,… Read More
TUF 22 Finale Weigh-In Results: Frankie Edgar And Chad Mendes Are Ready to Battle
By FCF Staff
The UFC held weigh-ins for the second day in a row, and once again, all of the scheduled competitors made weight for the event.
The TUF 22 Finale will take place tomorrow night in Las Vegas, and… Read More
TUF 22 Finale: Khabib Nurmagomedov is Reporting Broken Rib, “Not Sure if I’ll Ever Come Back”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has incurred another setback, as the lightweight contender is reporting he’s broken his rib and will no longer fight Tony Ferguson at the TUF 22 Finale.
Nurmagomedov has yet to compete in 2015, as the… Read More
UFC FN 81: Paul Felder Announces Scrap With Daron Cruickshank
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next card in Boston reportedly has a new bout, as Paul Felder has announced he’s fighting Daron Cruickshank at the January 17th event. The upcoming card will be hosted by the city’s TD Garden.
Felder… Read More
UFC 191: Ross Pearson Sees Himself as “Old School”, “UFC 1, UFC 2”
By FCF Staff
Ross Pearson is scheduled to fight Paul Felder at UFC 191 this Saturday, but by the sounds of it, the veteran is hoping for a bout that’s reminiscent of MMA’s earliest days.
The British fighter will be… Read More
UFC on FOX 16: TJ Dillashaw Stops Renan Barao Again
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Saturday’s UFC on FOX 16 card in Chicago.
T.J. Dillashaw def. Renan Barao via TKO (punches) R 4, 0:35
Miesha Tate def. Jessica Eye via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)… Read More
UFC on FOX 16 Weigh-In Results: TJ Dillashaw And Renan Barao Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC on FOX 16, which will go down tomorrow at Chicago’s United Center.
In the main event, bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw will take on former champ Renan Barao. The two… Read More
UFC Adds Michael Johnson-Beneil Dariush to Upcoming Nashville Event
By FCF Staff
Although Michael Johnson recently relayed his interest in fighting Donald Cerrone next, the lightweight contender has been booked to face Beneil Dariush instead.
The fight will be part of UFC Fight Night 74, which will be hosted… Read More
Nate Diaz And Khabib Nurmagomedov Respond to News of Anthony Pettis Inury
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Anthony Pettis will no longer compete at UFC on FOX 16, it didn’t take long for two of the former champ’s rivals to weigh-in on the situation.
Pettis has traded verbal shots with… Read More
UFC on FOX 16: Anthony Pettis Withdraws Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis has been sidelined with another injury, and as a result, the former lightweight champ will not fight Myles Jury at UFC on FOX 16 as scheduled.
The promotion has announced that Pettis has incurred an… Read More
UFC Confirms Al Iaquinta to Face Bobby Green Next
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s July 15th Fight Night card in San Diego will feature a pivotal lightweight scrap, as the promotion has announced that Al Iaquinta will face fellow contender, Bobby Green.
UFC FN 71 will be hosted by… Read More