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UFC Moncton: Gian Villante Explains Why His Wrestling Game Has Remained on The Back Burner
By FCF Staff
Gian Villante admits he’s considered turning to his wrestling game, as a means to score more wins, but the light-heavyweight says ultimately, that just isn’t who he is.
Villante (16-10) is preparing to take on Ed Herman… Read More
UFC FN 131: Gian Villante Sees Some Fights at Heavyweight “That I do Like”
By FCF Staff
Gian Villante has been a fixture in the UFC’s light-heavyweight division since 2013, but the New York fighter admits a jump to heavyweight isn’t out of the question.
Villante is preparing to fight Sam Alvey at UFC… Read More
Gian Villante to Battle Patrick Cummins at UFC on FOX 25
By FCF Staff
Gian Villante will be fighting in his home state of New York next, as it’s being reported the light-heavyweight will fight Patrick Cummins at UFC on FOX 25.
The upcoming, July 22nd card will take place at… Read More
UFC FN 106: “Shogun” Rua vs. Gian Villante – Joe Rogan Preview
UFC Adds “Shogun” Rua – Gian Villante Bout to March Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming card in Fortaleza, Brazil has received one of that nation’s biggest stars, as “Shogun” Rua will take on Gian Villante. The fight will be part of UFC Fight Night 107.
Rua (24-10) is coming… Read More
UFC 196: Gian Villante Believes “It’s That Time” to Make Big Run
By FCF Staff
After knocking out Anthony Perosh at UFC 194, and winning three of his last four fights, Gian Villante believes the time’s right for him to make a run in the light-heavyweight division.
Villante (14-6) is scheduled to… Read More
UFC on FOX 16: Tom Lawlor Returning to Face Gian Villante
By FCF Staff
Tom Lawlor has his first fight booked in over two years, as the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight will fight Gian Villante on July 25th. The bout will be part of UFC on FOX 16, which… Read More
UFC 181: TUF 19 Winner Corey Anderson to Face Gian Villante
By FCF Staff
After winning the 19th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, Corey Anderson has his next assignment and it’s light-heavyweight Gian Villante.
The bout will be part of UFC 181, which will go down December 6th at the Mandalay… Read More
UFC FN 43: Nate Marquardt, Gian Villante, Sean O’Connell and Charles Oliveira Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC FN 43 proved to be a big night for Nate Marquardt, as the veteran scored a submission win in his middleweight return, and picked up a “Performance of the Night” bonus.
Marquardt tapped out James Te… Read More
UFC FN 43: Anthony Perosh Withdrawing, Gian Villante to Fight Sean O’Connell
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first trip to New Zealand will not feature Australia’s Anthony Perosh after all, as the promotion has announced the light-heavyweight is withdrawing from the June 28th event. As a result, Sean O’Connell has agreed to step… Read More
Report: Strikekforce Vets Ovince St. Preux And Gian Villante Fighting at UFC 159
By FCF Staff
Two more Strikeforce veterans have been confirmed for their Octagon debuts, as light-heavyweights Ovince St. Preux and Gian Villante will reportedly battle, April 27th at UFC 159. The event will be hosted by the Prudential Center in… Read More
Keith Berry vs. Gian Villante Added to Aug. 12th Challengers
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce continues to round out the line-up for its upcoming, August 12th Challengers card, as the promotion has announced that Gian Villante will take on light-heavyweight Keith Berry at the event. The bout was confirmed via… Read More
UFC 167 Medical Suspensions: Hendricks, Donovan and Villante Earn Longest Terms
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre may have emerged from his UFC 167 bout with Johny Hendricks bruised and bloodied, but it turns out the latter has received a longer medical suspension.
According to information disclosed today by the Nevada… Read More
NSAC Releases Strikeforce Challengers 18 Salaries, Healy and Villante Lead
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Friday night’s Strikeforce Challengers card, which saw Joe Duarte earn a unanimous decision win over Jorge Gurgel in the main event.… Read More
UFC 268: Kamaru Usman Outscores Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 268, which saw Kamaru Usman defend the welterweight title, by outscoring Colby Covington for the decision win.
The card also saw Rose Namajunas defend the strawweight championship, by recording a split… Read More
UFC 268 Weigh-in Results: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington 2 Official
By FCF Staff
UFC 268 is taking place Saturday at New York City’s historic, Madison Square Garden, and the card’s title fights are proceeding.
Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and rival Colby Covington made weight this morning for their rematch, as… Read More
UFC Vegas 16: Marvin Vettori Outscores Jack Hermansson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Vegas 16, which saw Marvin Vettori outscore fellow middleweight contender, Jack Hermansson, in the main event.
The card was hosted by the UFC’s Apex Facility.
Marvin Vettori def. Jack Hermansson via… Read More
UFC Vegas 16 Weigh-in Results: Hermansson & Vettori Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 16, which will take place Saturday at the Apex Facility,
In the main event, Marvin Vettori will battle top-ranked, middleweight contender Jack Hermansson.
The only fighter who missed weight… Read More
UFC Vegas 4: Dustin Poirier Collects Biggest Payout
By FCF Staff
The fighter purses for UFC Vegas 4 have been released by the Nevada Commission, and according to the figures that were disclosed to the organization, Dustin Poirier collected the biggest payout.
The former interim lightweight champ faced… Read More
UFC Vegas 4: Dustin Poirier Outscores Dan Hooker in Thrilling War
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for UFC Vegas 4, which saw Dustin Poirier return to the win column, by outscoring Dan Hooker in an epic battle.
Both Hooker and Poirier landed numerous, punishing shots, but it was the… Read More