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UFC FN 78: Jussier “Formiga” Says New “Self Confidence” Behind Latest Run
By FCF Staff
After going 1-2 in his first three UFC bouts, Jussier “Formiga” has done nothing but win, and the flyweight contender says a new found belief in his abilities is a key reason why.
“Formiga” made his way… Read More
UFC FN 71: Frank Mir Scores Vicious Knockout Victory
By FCF Staff
Frank Mir demonstrated once again at UFC Fight Night 71 that he remains a dangerous threat, as the decorated heavyweight scored a vicious knockout win over Todd Duffee.
Both heavyweights came out firing heavy punches in the… Read More
UFC FN 71 Weigh-In Results: Frank Mir And Todd Duffee Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
All of the bouts scheduled for UFC Fight Night 71 tomorrow night are official, as all of the scheduled fighters made weight today in San Diego.
In the main event, former heavyweight champ Frank Mir will take… Read More
UFC’s COO Says “Vast Majority” of Fighters Are “Excited” About Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Although several fighters have been openly critical of the UFC-Reebok deal’s compensation structure, UFC officials insist it’s a positive development for the promotion’s athletes.
On Wednesday, the UFC disclosed to its fighters how much fighters will be… Read More
Matt Mitrione, Among Several Fighters to Criticize UFC’s Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Earlier on Wednesday, the compensation fighters will receive as a result of the UFC’s new uniform deal with Reebok was revealed, and Matt Mitrione is one of several who isn’t impressed.
The new deal gets underway in… Read More
UFC on FOX 13: Henry Cejudo’s Ready For Octagon, Says Weight Cutting Issues Are Behind Him
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo is scheduled to fight Dustin Kimura at UFC on FOX 13 this Saturday, and the decorated wrestler believes the issues that postponed his Octagon debut, are well behind him.
Cejudo was scheduled to face flyweight… Read More
Report: Jussier “Formiga” Off UFC on FOX 13 Card Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC on FOX 13 has lost a pivotal, flyweight bout just a few weeks out from the December 13th event, as according to reports, Jussier “Formiga” will no longer fight John Moraga because… Read More
UFC 179: Jose Aldo Defends Title in Memorable War
By FCF Staff
Many people believed the new-and-improved Chad Mendes would be Jose Aldo’s toughest test to date, and the featherweight champ survived a stern test tonight at UFC 179.
Aldo was sent to the mat early on in the… Read More
UFC 179 Weigh-In Results: Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes Make Weight, Three Fighters Miss Mark on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes cleared the final hurdle for their headlining fight tomorrow night at UFC 179, which will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The champion Aldo came in at 145 pounds, as did… Read More
UFC’s John Moraga to Battle Fellow Contender Jussier “Formiga” Next
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 13 has received an important flyweight bout, as John Moraga will battle fellow flyweight contender Jussier “Formiga” at the upcoming event.
The card will be hosted by the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona… Read More
UFC 179: Yan Cabral and Naoyuki Kotani Agree to Fight
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build the line-up for its October 25th card in Rio de Janeiro, as lightweights Yan Cabral and Naoyuki Kotani have verbally agreed to fight.
UFC 179 will be hosted by the… Read More
Report: “Big” John McCarthy Says Weight Cutting a “Huge Problem” in MMA
By FCF Staff
“Big” John McCarthy has spent much of the last two decades studying mixed-martial-arts, and following UFC 177, the renowned referee has weighed in on the issue of weight cutting.
UFC 177 saw both Renan Barao and Henry… Read More
UFC 179: Andre Fili Versus Felipe Arantes Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build the line-up for its October 25th card in Rio de Janeiro, as Andre Fili will fight featherweight Felipe Arantes.
UFC 179 will be hosted by the Maracanazinho Gymnasium and will feature featherweight… Read More
Report: UFC’s Henry Cejudo Willing to Move to Bantamweight
By FCF Staff
After failing to make weight for his UFC debut, and an ultimatum from Dana White, Henry Cejudo is reportedly heading to the bantamweight division.
Cejudo was booked to fight flyweight Scott Jorgensen on Saturday, but the Olympic… Read More
(Updated) UFC 177: Henry Cejudo Withdrawing From Octagon Debut Due to Medical Reasons
By FCF Staff
UFC 177 won’t feature the Octagon debut of Henry Cejudo after all, as the promotion has announced that the Olympic Gold Medalist wrestler has withdrawn due to “medical reasons”.
The official announcement did not include any specific… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Jussier “Formiga” Moves Into Top Five, Ross Pearson Cracks Top Fifteen
By FCF Staff
Jussier “Formiga” da Silva scored a pivotal, decision win over Zack Makovsky at UFC Fight Night 47, and the flyweight has moved into the upper echelon of the division as a result.
The UFC has released its… Read More
Report: John Dodson Sidelined Until 2015
By FCF Staff
John Dodson won’t be challenging for the UFC flyweight title in 2014, as the #1 contender has undergone surgery to repair an injured knee, and will sidelined for multiple months.
Dodson recently underwent surgery to repair a… Read More
Report: Eddie Wineland’s Future in Fighting Still Uncertain
By FCF Staff
Eddie Wineland is hoping to return to the Octagon, and rebound from his knockout loss to Johnny Eduardo in May, but the bantamweight still isn’t sure if he’ll fight again.
Wineland suffered a broken jaw in his… Read More
UFC FN 42: Diego Sanchez and Benson Henderson Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The New Mexico State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for the June 7th, UFC Fight Night 42 card, and lightweights Benson Henderson and Diego Sanchez led the way.
The former champ Henderson took home $90,000… Read More
UFC FN 42: Benson Henderson Takes Out Rustam Khabilov
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson ended his lengthy run of decision wins tonight in Albuquerque, as the former lightweight champ took out Rustam Khabilov with a fourth round, rear-naked-choke.
The bout headlined UFC Fight Night 42, which was hosted by… Read More