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Conor McGregor Comments on Frankie Edgar’s KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Not far out from UFC 222, Conor McGregor claimed he had offered to fight Frankie Edgar at the event, and following the latter’s loss, the Irish star had a message for him.
Edgar took on Brian Ortega … Read More
UFC 222 Weigh-In Results: Cris “Cyborg” & Yana Kunitskaya Cleared For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 222, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the headliner, featherweight champ Cris “Cyborg” will take on former Invicta FC bantamweight champ, Yana Kunitskaya.
Main Card (Pay-per-view, 10 … Read More
Conor McGregor Tweets Jab in Frankie Edgar’s Direction
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor continues to insert himself into the conversation regarding UFC 222, despite the fact he’s not booked for the event.
Recently McGregor claimed that he offered to step in and fight Edgar at the March 3rd … Read More
Artem Lobov: Conor McGregor – Frankie Edgar Was “Very Close”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor’s recent claim that he offered to fight Frankie Edgar on short notice at UFC 222 caused quite the reaction, and Artem Lobov insists his teammate was serious about the offer.
McGregor relayed via social media … Read More
Conor McGregor Says he Was Willing to Fight Frankie Edgar at UFC 222
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since 2016, the UFC’s lightweight champ is claiming that he was willing to step in and fight Frankie Edgar at UFC 222, after Max Holloway was forced to drop out due to … Read More
Cris “Cyborg” Reportedly Fighting Yana Kunitskaya at UFC 222
By FCF Staff
UFC 222 will feature a title fight after all, as it’s being reported that featherweight champ Cris “Cyborg” has agreed to fight Octagon newcomer Yana Kunitskaya at the March 3rd event.
The March 3rd card was originally … Read More
UFC FN 123: Cub Swanson Believes he Could Jump Past Frankie Edgar With Win Saturday
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson has been campaigning for a title shot for months now, and the accomplished vet believes he could lock one up on Saturday night, at UFC Fight Night 123.
Swanson will take on fellow featherweight contender … Read More
UFC FN 123: Andre Soukhamthath Stepping in For Bryan Caraway
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that Andre Soukhamthath has agreed to step up and fight Luke Sanders at UFC Fight Night 123 on December 9th in Sacramento, California.
The latter was scheduled to fight bantamweight contender Bryan Caraway, … Read More
UFC Announces Aljamain Sterling – Rani Yahya Bout
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for its December 9th card in Fresno, California, as the promotion’s announced that Aljamain Sterling will take on Rani Yahya.
Sterling (14-2) is coming off back-to-back, decision wins over Renan … Read More
Cub Swanson Intends to Complete Current UFC Deal, After Failed Negotiations
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson has been fighting under the UFC banner now since 2011, and for the ZUFFA owned, WEC before that, but it looks like the featherweight contender could be headed to free agency.
Recently the UFC announced … Read More
UFC Adds Joe Lauzon – Clay Guida to November Line-up
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming card in Norfolk, Virginia, will feature a bout between two of the promotion’s most experienced lightweights. The promotion has announced that Joe Lauzon will battle Clay Guida at the November 11th card.… Read More
Summer of LFA
By Press Release
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) has had a busy summer. In last month’s newsletter, it was reported that LFA alum accumulated $200,000 in UFC bonus money in the month of June, former RFA headliner Zach … Read More
UFC 214 Fighter Payouts: Daniel Cormier Leads Way With $1 Million Dollar Purse
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the disclosed payouts for Saturday’s UFC 214 card, and Daniel Cormier led the way with a $1 million dollar purse.
Cormier was stopped by Jon Jones in the third round … Read More
UFC 214: Jon Jones Reclaims The 205 Title, Stops Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier was unable to avenge his 2015 loss to Jon Jones tonight at UFC 214, as the latter reclaimed the light-heavyweight belt by stopping his rival in round three.
Jones caught Cormier with a head kick … Read More
UFC 214 Weigh-In Results: All Three Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the early weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC 214 card, which will feature three title fights.
In the main event, Daniel Cormier will look to defend the light-heavyweight belt against longtime rival, Jon Jones. In the … Read More
LFA 7: Thiago Moisés to Battle Robert Watley For Inaugural LW Title
By Press Release
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will crown its inaugural lightweight champion in July when the promotion makes its first visit to North Carolina.
The main event of … Read More
UFC 199 Payroll: Dan Henderson Highest Earner
By FCF Staff
The payroll figures have been released for Saturday’s UFC 199 card in Los Angeles, and the legendary Dan Henderson was the event’s highest earner.
According to the salaries that were disclosed to the California Commission, by the … Read More
UFC 199: Michael Bisping Shocks MMA World, Dominick Cruz Defends Title
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping promised he was going to shock the MMA world at UFC 199, and the rugged vet did just that, by taking out Luke Rockhold in the opening round.
Bisping floored the middleweight champ not long … Read More
UFC 199 Weigh-In Results: Luke Rockhold And Michael Bisping Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins are over UFC 199, and all of the scheduled competitors have made weight.
In the main event, middleweight champ Luke Rockhold will take on Michael Bisping, and both men came in at 185 pounds for … Read More
Report: Diego Brandao Released by UFC Following Arrest
By FCF Staff
Diego Brandao has reportedly been released from the UFC, following the fighter’s arrest on several felony count charges.
Earlier this month, the former TUF 14 winner was arrested and charged on three felony charges of aggravated assault … Read More