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Report: Federal Trade Commission Has Ended Latest Investigation Into UFC
By FCF Staff
According to a new report, the Federal Trade Commission has elected to close its second investigation into the business practices of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The FTC was reportedly looking into whether the promotion had violated Section 5… Read More
Report: Yoel Romero – “Jacare” Souza Bout Latest Addition to UFC 194
By FCF Staff
It looks like UFC 194 has received another, high stakes middleweight fight, as according to a report, “Jacare” Souza will fight Yoel Romero at the December 12th card.
News of the match-up, which features the #2 ranked… Read More
Report: UFC Suing Wanderlei Silva For “Intentional Misconduct”
By FCF Staff
Not long after Wanderlei Silva accused the Ultimate Fighting Championship of fixing fights, it looks as though the promotion has launched a lawsuit against the legendary fighter.
For months now, Silva has been highly critical of the… Read More
UFC FN 74: Olivier Aubin-Mercier to Battle Chris Wade
By FCF Staff
Olivier Aubin-Mercier was always scheduled to compete at UFC Fight Night 74, and now the rising lightweight has an opponent. The UFC has announced that Aubin-Mercier will take on Chris Wade at the August 23rd event, which… Read More
UFC 189: Mike Swick Outlines Advantages of Training in “The Land of Muay Thai”
By FCF Staff
Mike Swick will return to the cage for the first time since 2012 this weekend at UFC 189, and veteran says he’s a new-and-improved fighter, thanks to his new camp in Phuket, Thailand.
The 36 year-old is… Read More
UFC FN 70: Yoel Romero Finishes Lyoto Machida With Vicious Flurry
By FCF Staff
Yoel Romero didn’t take Lyoto Machida down until round three at UFC Fight Night 70, but when he did, he quickly finished the storied fighter.
Machida kept Romero at bay in the opening round with kicks, but… Read More
UFC 187: John Dodson Hopes to be “The Pound-For-Pound King”
By FCF Staff
John Dodson is set to fight for the first time in nearly a year at UFC 187, and the flyweight hopes it’s the next step he takes towards legendary status.
Dodson is booked to fight Zach Makovsky… Read More
UFC 186: John Makdessi Returning to Cage With “Happy State of Mind”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although many people believe John Makdessi should have had his winning streak extended to four last February, the lightweight decided it was time to take a break, following his controversial loss to Alan Patrick.
Yes,… Read More
UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Says “Instinct to Fight in a Woman is Different”
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey appeared on “The View” on Monday, and the UFC Bantamweight Champion reportedly weighed in on the differences between men and women, in terms of their instinct to fight.
Rousey, who is scheduled to fight Bethe… Read More
UFC 187: John Dodson vs. Zach Makovsky Added to Line-Up
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 has received yet another, pivotal fight, as the promotion has announced that John Dodson will battle fellow flyweight contender Zach Makovsky.
Dodson (16-6) will be fighting for the first time since last June, when he… Read More
UFC 182: Daniel Cormier Predicting “Tailspin” for Jon Jones After Upcoming Fight
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier is hoping to end the lengthy reign of light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones at UFC 182, and the challenger says if he does, the renowned fighter’s days as an elite fighter will end.
Jones and Cormier… Read More
UFC FN 56: Dhiego Lima Reporting New Opponent
By FCF Staff
It looks like Dhiego Lima has a new opponent, just days out from when he’s scheduled to fight at UFC Fight Night 56 this Saturday, as the welterweight is reporting Pawel Pawlak has withdrawn due to injury.… Read More
UFC FN 59: Uriah Hall-Costas Philippou, Jorge Masvidal-Norman Parke Targeted
By FCF Staff
The main card for UFC Fight Night 59 is nearing completion, as the promotion has announced that verbal agreements are in place for Uriah Hall to face Costas Philippou and for Jorge Masvidal to battle Norman Parke.… Read More
UFC’s Conor McGregor Says Next Fight May Not be For The Title, Calls on “Scared Contenders”
By FCF Staff
Not long after word surfaced that Conor McGregor is considering a move to lightweight, if he secures and defends the UFC’s 145 title next year, the rising star says another plan is in the works.
Recently, Dana… Read More
UFC 178’s Eddie Alvarez Promising “Violent Fight” in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
On September 27th, Eddie Alvarez will look to take his first step into title contention with the UFC, when he takes on top ranked contender Donald Cerrone.
Since Alvarez is a former Bellator champ, and has been… Read More
UFC FN 54: Daron Cruickshank to Face Anthony Njokuani
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 54 has landed a lightweight bout between two talented strikers, as the promotion has announced Daron Cruickshank will take on Anthony Njokuani.
Cruickshank (15-5) is looking to get back on track after he was… Read More
UFC 177: TJ Dillashaw Believes There’s “More Pressure” on Renan Barao After Memorable Defeat
By FCF Staff
When you defeat a man who is widely considered to be one of the planet’s best, pound-for-pound fighters, who in addition, hadn’t lost in 33 straight fights, people are going to do a lot of… Read More
UFC 173: Robbie Lawler, Dan Henderson and Daniel Cormier Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 173 event, and competitors Robbie Lawler, Dan Henderson and Daniel Cormier lead the way.
According to the numbers that were disclosed to… Read More
UFC 173: TJ Dillashaw Ends Renan Barao’s Reign as Bantamweight Champ
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 173 card in Las Vegas, which saw TJ Dillashaw end Renan Barao’s 33 fight undefeated streak, by stopping him in the fifth round.
In the co-main-event, Daniel Cormier… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Matt Brown Nears Top Five After Latest Victory
By FCF Staff
After recording a stoppage win over Erick Silva at UFC Fight Night 40, and extending his winning streak to seven, welterweight Matt Brown continues to zone in on a top five ranking spot.
The UFC has released… Read More