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John Lineker Claims “Half a Dozen” Fighters Turned Down Opportunity to Scrap Him at UFC FN 119
By FCF Staff
John Lineker is booked to fight Marlon Vera this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 119, but the heavy handed bantamweight says several fighters turned down the opportunity first.
Lineker, who will be competing for the first time… Read More
Joe Rogan is “Hearing” Michael Bisping vs. GSP is Not “Selling Well”
By FCF Staff
We’re less than two weeks out from Georges St-Pierre’s return at UFC 217, and Joe Rogan is hearing the November 4th event is not selling well.
St-Pierre will take on middleweight champion Michael Bisping at the event,… Read More
UFC 216: Dana White Heaps Praise on Demetrious Johnson, After Historic Win
By FCF Staff
Dana White was at odds with Demetrious Johnson earlier this year, but following the latter’s historic win at UFC 216, the UFC President had nothing but praise for the flyweight champ.
White was critical of Johnson a… Read More
Cody Garbrandt’s Coach Say Demetrious Johnson is a Fight “We Would Love to Have”
By FCF Staff
Cody Garbrandt has to face TJ Dillashaw at UFC 217, but after that, his head coach says they’d be interested in facing flyweight champ, Demetrious Johnson.
Garbrandt will battle his rival and former teammate on November 4th,… Read More
Report: John Lineker to Battle Marlon Vera in Return Bout
By FCF Staff
John Lineker will compete for the first time since last December next month, as the bantamweight has reportedly been scheduled to fight Marlon Vera.
The hard hitting contender hasn’t fought since he fractued his jaw at UFC… Read More
UFC Announces Joanna Jedrzejczyk – Rose Namajunas Bout
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, November 4th card in New York City has received its third title fight.
Early on Tuesday the promotion announced that strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will take on Rose Namajunas at the event, which will be… 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
Cody Garbrandt Reports He’s “Feeling a Lot Better”, Has Return Date Targeted
By FCF Staff
Cody Garbrandt has yet to compete in 2017, but the UFC bantamweight champ has a card targeted for his first title defense.
“No Love” hasn’t fought since last December, when he earned a decision win over Dominick… Read More
Demetrious Johnson’s Manager Says Champ And Dana White Have “Buried the Hatchet”
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks, Dana White and Demetrious Johnson let it be known that they weren’t on good terms, but the latter’s manager says the two have settled their differences.
The rift went public after White called on… Read More
Jimmie Rivera Calls on Dominick Cruz to “Defend Your Spot”
By FCF Staff
Now that Jimmie Rivera has won five straight fights in the UFC, the New Jersey fighter has named Dominick Cruz as a potential target for his next bout.
Rivera took on noted finisher Thomas Almeida at UFC… Read More
Dana White’s “Not Thrilled” With Demetrious Johnson
By FCF Staff
Following a period where Demetrious Johnson shot down the UFC’s plans to have him fight TJ Dillashaw, and accused the promotion of mistreating him, Dana White’s reporting he’s “not thrilled” with the champ.
White hoped to have… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Has Been Considering Axing FW Division “For Years”
By FCF Staff
Following Demetrious Johnson’s claim that Dana White has threatened to shut down the flyweight division, if he doesn’t accept a bout with TJ Dillashaw, the UFC President’s denied that’s the case. But, while doing so, White’s confirmed… Read More
Demetrious Johnson Accuses Dana White of Bullying in Lengthy Statement
By FCF Staff
Following comments from Dana White, where he criticized Demetrious Johnson’s unwillingness to defend the 125 title against TJ Dillashaw, the flyweight champ has fired back at the UFC President.
Recently Dillashaw has been campaigning for a bout… Read More
John Lineker Reports He’s “Training Well” Again, Provides Timeline For Return From Broken Jaw
By FCF Staff
After incurring a broken jaw during his decision loss to TJ Dillashaw at UFC 207 in December, John Lineker’s reporting that his recovery’s on track.
The bantamweight fighter, who had won six in a row before fighting… Read More
UFC Adds Pettis – Miller, Werdum – Overeem & Lawler – Cerrone to July Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s July 8th card has received three big name fights.
The promotion has confirmed that UFC 213 will feature Fabricio Werdum vs. Alistair Overeem, Anthony Pettis vs. Jim Miller and Robbie Lawler vs. Donald… Read More
TUF 25 Cast Revealed; Joe Stevenson Among Veteran Fighters Set to Compete
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced the cast for the upcoming, 25th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, and it will include several 30 fight plus vets, including Joe Stevenson.
TUF 25, which will be coached by Cody Garbrandt and… Read More
Report: UFC Planning Raphael Assuncano – Aljamain Sterling Bout For January
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC intends to add a bout between two, top ten ranked bantamweights to its January schedule.
Raphael Assuncao and Aljamain Sterling were scheduled to fight this Friday at the UFC’s card in Albany,… Read More
Dana White Responds to Bjorn Rebney, Calls Latter “Biggest Scumbag in The History of Combat Sports”
By FCF Staff
Following recent comments from Bjorn Rebney, where the former Bellator President has been highly critical of the UFC, it hasn’t taken Dana White long to fire back.
Last week Rebney announced that he is serving as an… Read More
MMAAA’s Bjorn Rebney Says UFC Ownership Are “Bullies”
By FCF Staff
Bjorn Rebney had sharp words for the Ultimate Fighting Championship during a recent call to announce the creation of the MMA Athletes Association, and the former Bellator President continues to criticize the company.
Recently it was announced… Read More
St-Pierre, Rebney, Kennedy And Others Announce MMA Athletes Association
By FCF Staff
Earlier in the week a media call promising an “industry redefining” announcement was confirmed, and today, several star fighters announced the creation of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association.
On today’s call were UFC veterans and or former… Read More