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By Kelsey Mowatt

Despite the fact Demetrious Johnson had defended the flyweight title twice, and was coming off an impressive tap-out victory over John Moraga, the champ still had his fair share of critics heading into UFC on… Read More

By FCF Staff

Demetrious Johnson not only recorded his third title defense at UFC on FOX 9 in Sacramento, but the flyweight champ earned “Knockout of the Night” for his emphatic stoppage win over Joseph Benavidez.

Johnson crushed Benavidez with… Read More

By FCF Staff

You can watch the weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC on FOX 9 card right here, beginning today at 7:00 PM /ET /  4:00 PM/PT.

Saturday’s card will be hosted by Sacramento’s Sleep Train Arena and will feature… Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

When you consider that Sam Stout is closing out his eighth year in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and that the lightweight has earned seven fight night bonuses during his run, few would argue that the… Read More

By FCF Staff

After losing scheduled opponents Ian McCall and John Dodson due to injury, Scott Jorgensen will reportedly battle Octagon newcomer Zach Makovsky at UFC on FOX 9, December 14th.

The new flyweight match-up is being reported by multiple… Read More

Training With Team Alpha Male Leaves Him “Humbled” Everyday

By Kelsey Mowatt

As mixed-martial-arts continues to grow and evolve, there’s no shortage of ‘prospects’ in the sport. Most would agree, however, that the term is probably… Read More

By FCF Staff

The December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card has received another change, as the promotion has announced that lightweight Jamie Varner has withdrawn due to injury, and as a result, Bobby Green will face Pat Healy.

The… Read More

By Bryan Levick

Chris Holdsworth can be seen as a member on Team Tate on The Ultimate Fighter 18 every Wednesday night on Fox Sports 1. As Miesha Tate’s number six pick he has already made quite a name for… Read More

By FCF Staff

The line-up for the December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card continues to near completion, as the promotion has announced that flyweight contender John Moraga will fight Darren Uyenoyama at the event.

The card will be hosted… Read More

By FCF Staff

The UFC has announced that not only is Scott Jorgensen dropping to flyweight, but that the top ten ranked featherweight will fight the promotion’s #3 125’er in Ian McCall next. The bout will be part of the… Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although Eddie Wineland will challenge for the UFC’s interim bantamweight championship on September 21st, it wasn’t long ago when it remained unclear as to whether he, or anyone for that matter, would battle for Renan… Read More

By FCF Staff

Although Glover Teixeira may have secured a light-heavyweight title shot tonight at UFC Fight Night 28 in Belo Horizonte, the highly regarded fighter’s 19 fight winning streak was tested by Ryan Bader.

Bader appeared to be the… Read More

By FCF Staff

All of the competitors scheduled to compete at UFC Fight Night 28 tomorrow night in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, made weight this afternoon, including headliners Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader.

The rising contender Teixeira came in at 206… Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

While several fighters recorded pivotal victories Saturday night at UFC on FOX 8, Demetrious Johnson’s performance likely led the way in terms of importance. Of course, Johnson’s victory over John Moraga was crucial, due to… Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although Demetrious Johnson has gone undefeated since he moved to flyweight, won the UFC championship and defended it this past January, the 26 year-old fighter has still come under fire from critics. Like fellow champions… Read More

By FCF Staff

As expected, Glover Teixeira will fight Ryan Bader at the third, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card, as the promotion has confirmed the line-up for the September 4th event. The card will be hosted by the Estadio Jornalista… Read More

By FCF Staff

Several weeks after the UFC was forced to cancel a bout between interim champ Renan Barao and Eddie Wineland on June 15th, the promotion has announced the two will fight on September 21st. The Barao-Wineland fight will… Read More

By FCF Staff

The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to increase it’s Brazilian schedule and presence, as news is surfacing that the promotion intends to host the fourth UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in the country’s city of… Read More

By FCF Staff

As many speculated would be the case, UFC Flyweight Champion will return to action at UFC on FOX 8 on July 27th, and will fight rising contender John Moraga. The bout will headline the card, which… Read More

By FCF Staff

The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose, and as one might expect, headliners Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez were among the leaders.… Read More