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UFC on FOX 15: Injured Yoel Romero Replaced by Chris Camozzi
By FCF Staff
One week out from UFC on FOX 15, the promotion has announced that Chris Camozzi, and not Yoel Romero, will fight Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
During today’s UFC FN 64 broadcast, the organization confirmed that Romero has withdrawn… Read More
WSOF 20: Rony Markes Withdraws Due to Dehydration
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (April 9, 2015) – A case of dehydration has rendered Ronny Markes ineligible to compete in the WSOF 20 light heavyweight main event against fellow superstar David Branch tomorrow, Friday, April 10.
Jesse… Read More
Dana White Says Julianna Pena is “Without a Doubt One of The Best in The World”
By FCF Staff
Following Julianna Pena’s triumphant and impressive return to the Octagon last weekend, UFC President Dana White has heaped praise on the former TUF winner.
Pena took on Milana Dudieva at UFC FN 63, and went on to… Read More
UFC Partners With IMMAF in Effort to Grow Amateur MMA
Via Press Release
Las Vegas – UFC® today announced a partnership with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in a move to champion the growth of safe, clean mixed martial arts (MMA) at the amateur level. UFC® will… Read More
UFC on FOX 15: Jim Miller Says Late Opponent Change Doesn’t “Phase Me”
By FCF Staff
Although Jim Miller recently found out he’s fighting Beneil Dariush on April 18th, instead of Paul Felder, the lightweight contender says it’s business as usual.
Miller was originally scheduled to fight Felder at UFC on FOX 15,… Read More
Bellator 136: Saad Awad Weighs-In on Will Brooks-Dave Jansen, Outlines Why “The Fugitive” Could Give Champ a “Hard Time”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into Bellator 136, and the lightweight fight between Dave Jansen and the champion Will Brooks, the consensus seems to be that the latter will still be holding the belt, come April 11th. But, if… Read More
UFC FN 63: Gray Maynard Says “Nobody’s Seen” The Lightweight at His Best Yet
By FCF Staff
Although Gray Maynard has lost three straight, the veteran lightweight still believes that fans have yet to see “The Bully” at his best.
Maynard is scheduled to fight Alexander Yakovlev on Saturday at UFC FN 63, which… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Lawsuit in NY Dismissed, Judge Says MMA Law in State is Vague
By FCF Staff
Although the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s legal challenge of New York State’s ban on professional MMA has been dismissed, the judge presiding over the case has reportedly conceded the law is vaguely written.
On Monday, the UFC… Read More
UFC 188’s Gilbert Melendez: “I Have a Style That Can Beat Anyone in This Game”
By FCF Staff
Although Gilbert Melendez has come up short in his bid to become UFC lightweight champ so far, the veteran fighter is still confident he can defeat any 155’er on the planet.
Melendez is booked to fight Eddie… Read More
Nick Catone Withdraws From UFC on FOX 15, Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Next month’s UFC on FOX 15 won’t feature a bout between Vitor Miranda and Nick Catone after all, as the latter has announced he’s retiring from fighting.
Catone was scheduled to fight Miranda at the April 18th… Read More
UFC FN 62: Demian Maia Taking “One Step at a Time” Heading Into Pivotal Fight
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia could take a step closer to the title shot race if he defeats fellow, welterweight contender Ryan LaFlare tonight at UFC FN 62, but the established vet isn’t thinking about that right now.
The… Read More
Bellator 136: Saad Awad’s Focused on “Good Performance” Against Rob Sinclair, Not Rubber Match With Will Brooks
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Saad Awad has faced Will Brooks on two occasions, and is the only man to defeat the Bellator champ, the words ‘rubber’ and ‘match’ continue to follow the lightweight vet. But, for now, Awad… Read More
WSOF 20: Emmanuel Walo Faces “Phoenix Jones”
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (March 19, 2015) – A war hero versus a real-life superhero – both fast-rising stars in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Who do you root… Read More
Report: Cris “Cyborg” Responds to Recent Comments From Ronda Rousey’s Mother
By FCF Staff
Although it remains to be seen if Cris “Cyborg” Justino and Ronda Rousey will ever fight, the war of words between the fighters and their camps, continues.
Recently, Rousey’s mother, Dr. AnnMarie De Mars, has been criticizing… Read More
UFC 185: Sam Stout Says He’s “Hungry Again” as Bout With Ross Pearson Nears
By FCF Staff
It’s been nearly a year since Sam Stout last fought, but when he faces Ross Pearson at UFC 185 on Saturday, the lightweight says a renewed and hungry fighter will step into the cage.
Stout hasn’t competed… Read More
UFC 185: Chris Cariaso Admits Title Shot “Was Pretty Hard to Handle” as Bout With Henry Cejudo Nears
By FCF Staff
Chris Cariaso was confident he’d end the reign of flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson last September, but as his bout with Henry Cejudo approaches, the veteran admits he may not have been mentally prepared for the title fight.… Read More
Matt Dwyer Says Rory MacDonald Will Become UFC Champ, Discusses Plans For 2015
By Kelsey Mowatt
After a few twists and turns, Rory MacDonald has been booked to rematch Robbie Lawler on July 11th, and the contender’s former teammate believes the UFC title is headed back to Canada.
When MacDonald battles… Read More
WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino Card Complete With 12 Bouts
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (March 9, 2015) – The complete 12-bout lineup for the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz.… Read More
Report: Carlos Condit vs. Thiago Alves to Take Place in May
By FCF Staff
Carlos Condit has said in recent weeks that he was looking to book his next bout, and according to a report, he’s done just that.
Condit hasn’t fought since March, 2014, when he injured his knee while… Read More
UFC’s Matt Dwyer Talks “POTN” Win: “You Don’t Really See Too Many Superman Punch Knockouts”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Matt Dwyer wasn’t thinking about scoring a bonus when he first rocked William Macario at UFC FN 61, but it didn’t take long before he was wondering whether the “Superman Punch” had earned him an… Read More