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Did Nick Diaz Hint He’s Finished Fighting Following UFC 183?
By FCF Staff
Following Nick Diaz’s decision loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 183, and the news that he tested positive for marijuana metabolites after the event, the renowned fighter has hinted his fighting career might be over.
The following… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Jon Jones Fires Verbal Shot at Phil Davis After Latter’s Loss
By FCF Staff
Phil Davis has had some choice words for Jon Jones in the past, and as a result, the UFC light-heavyweight champ fired a shot the fighter’s way following his loss to Ryan Bader.
“Mr. Wonderful”, who just… Read More
UFC 182 Weigh-In Results: Jon Jones And Daniel Cormier Are Set For War
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have cleared the final hurdle for their highly anticipated, grudge match, as both light-heavyweights made weight today for their UFC 182 headliner.
The champion Jones came in at 205 pounds… Read More
UFC 181: Robbie Lawler Credits Championship Win to Digging “Deep”, Saturday and Years Prior
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you had told someone back in 2012 that Robbie Lawler would be UFC Welterweight Champion by the end of 2014, chances are you would have been met with a blank stare, laughter or an insult. But,… Read More
Nate Diaz Takes Shot at UFC-Reebook Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Several UFC fighters appear to be very much on board with the promotion’s recently announced uniform deal and plan, but based off what’s appeared on Nate Diaz’s Twitter feed, the lightweight’s not part of that camp.
Following… Read More
UFC Vet John Alessio Blasts Promotion’s Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Although several UFC fighters have already relayed they’re excited about the promotion’s new uniform deal with Reebook, veteran John Alessio clearly believes the agreement’s bad for the sport.
On Tuesday, the UFC announced it has signed a… Read More
UFC FN 56: Ovince St. Preux Says “Shogun” Rua Has “Lost a Step” as Pivotal Opportunity Nears
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his unanimous decision loss to Ryan Bader in August, Ovince St. Preux has been blessed with an opportunity to defeat one of the sport’s greatest fighters ever, and resume his rise up the… Read More
UFC FN 55: Louis Smolka Stepping in for Neil Seery
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 55 has undergone a change, not far out from the November 8th card, as Neil Seery has been forced to withdraw due to injury.
As a result, flyweight Louis Smolka has agreed to step… Read More
Report: Joe Lauzon no Longer Fighting at UFC 180
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was revealed that Cain Velasquez will no longer compete at UFC 180, reports have surfaced that Joe Lauzon has also withdrawn from the card.
Lauzon was scheduld to fight lightweight Diego Sanchez at… Read More
UFC FN 57: Isaac Vallie-Flagg Sees “FOTN” Potential Versus Matt Wiman, “Places” to Record Finish
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Isaac Vallie-Flagg steps into the Octagon for his fourth, UFC bout to date, he’ll take on a veteran who like himself, isn’t known for being a passive fighter.
On November 22nd, at UFC… Read More
UFC’s Isaac Vallie-Flagg Outlines Adjustments He’s Made Heading Into Scrap With Matt Wiman
By Kelsey Mowatt
After putting together an undefeated 12 fight run, Isaac Vallie-Flagg is in unchartered territory, as the lightweight’s lost back-to-back fights for the first time in his career.
The 36 year-old joined the UFC last year,… Read More
UFC FN 54’s Rory MacDonald Discusses Fighting for Title Shot Without GSP at the Top
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald has been working his way to the top of the UFC’s welterweight rankings for sometime now, but in the past, each win prompted more questions about whether he’d fight his teammate and friend, Georges St.… Read More
UFC 178: Video Clip Shows Tim Kennedy Protesting Stoppage Loss to Yoel Romero Backstage
By FCF Staff
Before Tim Kennedy was stopped by Yoel Romero at UFC 178 tonight, the middleweight indicated he wasn’t happy about the time his opponent was given after round two, and evidently he continued his protest after the bout.… Read More
Francis Carmont Reporting He’s Been Cut by UFC
By FCF Staff
After having his climb up the UFC’s middleweight ranks arrested by a three fight losing streak, Francis Carmont has announced he’s been cut by the promotion.
The news comes not long after the 31 year-old Carmont was… Read More
UFC FN 51: Andrei Arlovski KO’s “Bigfoot” Silva
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 51 card tonight in Brasilia, Brazil, which saw Andrei Arlovski score an upset KO victory over “Bigfoot” Silva in the main event.… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Still Battling “Ghosts” From UFC 168
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva may be training again, and is booked to fight Nick Diaz, but the legend says he’s still battling the horrific memories of what happened at UFC 168.
Silva recently spoke with Brazil’s “Fantastico“, and while… Read More
UFC’s Joe Lauzon Talks Closed Guard, Weighs-in on Effectiveness of Position in Today’s MMA
By Kelsey Mowatt
As mixed-martial-artists continue to evolve their skill sets, discussions regarding the effectiveness of the guard and how it should be utilized in the modern era of fighting abound. In other words, the days of fighters… Read More
UFC 178: Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Continue to Brawl via Social Media
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen what kind of disciplinary action Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier receive for their ugly incident on Monday, the light-heavyweight’s continue to exchange verbal shots.
Following their pre-fight brawl in Las Vegas,… Read More
Report: UFC FN 46 “Biggest Number” Ever for Fight Pass According to Dana White
By FCF Staff
Not only was UFC Fight Night 46 a sellout in Dublin, but the Conor McGregor, headlined card reportedly drew big numbers for UFC Fight Pass.
Speaking after Saturday’s event, which saw McGregor stop Diego Brandao in front… Read More
UFC FN 46: Conor McGregor, Gunnar Nelson, Cathal Pendred and Mike King Awarded Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC FN 46 proved to be a big event for the Straight Blast Gym, as the team’s Conor McGregor, Cathal Pendred and Gunnar Nelson all picked up bonuses.
McGregor earned a “Performance of the Night” award, and… Read More