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UFC FN 136: Mairbek Taisumov’s “Tired of Asking For The Top 15”
By FCF Staff
Although Mairbek Taisumov has won five straight bouts, the lightweight hasn’t landed a top 15 ranked opponent, and the Russian fighter’s evidently tired of it.
Since joining the UFC in 2014, Taisumov (26-5) has now gone 6-1,… Read More
UFC Fight Night Rotterdam: Mairbek Taisumov Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
After knocking out Felipe Silva with just one punch at UFC Fight Night Rotterdam, not surprisingly, Mairbek Taisumov was one of the card’s bonus winners.
Taisumov KO’d Silva with a vicious right hand in the opening round… Read More
Nik Lentz – Mairbek Taisumov Added to UFC’s September Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for its September 10th card in Cleveland, Ohio, as recently the promotion announced that Nik Lentz will take on Mairbek Taisumov.
Lentz (26-7-2) is coming off a split decision win… Read More
UFC FN 86: Mairbek Taisumov Calls For Top Ten Opponent Following Latest Stoppage Win
By FCF Staff
Mairbek Taisumov scored another, highlight reel stoppage win at UFC Fight Night 86, and the surging lightweight is calling for a bout with a top ten ranked opponent next.
Taisumov (25-5) took Damir Hadzovic out in the opening… Read More
UFC’s Mairbek Taisumov Reporting New Multi-Fight Deal
By FCF Staff
After going posting a 3-1 record in his first four, UFC bouts, lightweight Mairbek Taisumov is reporting he’s signed a new, five fight deal with the promotion.
The 26 year-old, Chechen fighter arrived in the UFC last… Read More
Video: M-1 Global Best of 2010: #1 Damkovsky vs. Taisumov
By FCF Staff, photo courtesy M-1 Global
As the year comes to a close, M-1 Global has announced that the October 28th lightweight bout between Artiom Damkovsky (pictured) and Mairbek Taisumov, has been named… Read More
Video: Best of M-1 Global in 2010: Taisumov vs. Boussuge
By FCF Staff
M-1 Global is counting down the best fights to take place under the promotion’s banner in 2010. At #9, is
a lightweight tilt between Mairbek Taisumov and Julien Boussuge, which… Read More
UFC 246: Diego Ferriera is Hunting For “Good Submission” Against Anthony Pettis
By FCF Staff
Diego Ferreira has showcased improvements in his striking game over his last few fights. But the third degree, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt is hoping to remind the MMA world of his submission skills tonight.
Ferreira has been… Read More
UFC 242 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov Remains Undefeated
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from today’s UFC 242 card in Abu Dhabi, which saw Khabib Nurmagomedov move his pro record to 28-0.
The lightweight champ faced Dustin Poirier in the main event, and he defended his 155… Read More
UFC 242 Weigh-in Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov & Dustin Poirier Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
UFC 242 is taking place tomorrow in Abu Dhabi, and the card’s championship headliner, is a go.
Lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov will take on interim champ Dustin Poirier in the main event, and at today’s weigh-ins, both… Read More
UFC FN 136: Aleksei Oleinik Subs Mark Hunt
By FCF Staff
The headliner for UFC Fight Night 136 was billed as a striker vs. grappler contest, and the grappler emerged as the winner.
Aleksei Oleinik took on legendary slugger Mark Hunt the in main event, and early… Read More
UFC FN 136 Weigh-In Results: Two Fighters Miss Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 136, which will take place tomorrow in Moscow, Russia.
In the headliner, Mark Hunt will face fellow heavyweight contender, Aleksei Oleinik.
Mairbek Taisumov came in multiple pounds… Read More
Evan Dunham & Olivier Aubin-Mercier Report UFC 223 Bout
By FCF Staff
Olivier Aubin-Mercier and Evan Dunham are reporting that they’re now fighting at UFC 223, after the latter’s initial opponent, Mairbek Taisumov, had to withdraw due to visa issues.
Recently the lightweight tweeted out the comments below:
UFC Fight Night Rotterdam: Alexander Volkov Takes Out Stefan Struve
By FCF Staff
Alexander Volkov scored his third straight win since arriving in the UFC today, as the former Bellator champ stopped Stefan Struve at UFC Fight Night Rotterdam.
Both heavyweights landed some hard strikes early on, but Volkov got… Read More
UFC Fight Night Rotterdam Weigh-In Results: Stefan Struve & Alexander Volkov Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for tomorrow’s Fight Night card in Rotterdam, which saw every fighter except for one make weight.
Saturday’s headliner will feature Stefan Struve take on fellow heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov, and the two… Read More
UFC Adds Marcin Held vs. Damir Hadzovic to Upcoming Stockholm Card
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another bout to its upcoming event in Stockholm, as lightweight Marcin Held will take on Damir Hadzovic. The May 28th, UFC Fight Night 109 card will be hosted by the Ericsson Globe.
Held (22-6)… Read More
M-1 Global President Vadim Finkelchtein Discusses M-1 Challenge’s Upcoming Schedule, Free Agency in MMA
By Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (March 31, 2017) – M-1 Global president Vadim Finkelchtein (pictured above) has announced five M-1 Challenge events to be held this May and June.
Below is a Q & A with the veteran… Read More
UFC FN 86: Derrick Lewis Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Derrick Lewis recorded his third straight, stoppage victory at UFC Fight Night 86 today, and the powerful heavyweight picked up a “performance of the night” bonus.
Lewis took Gabriel Gonzaga out with a vicious series of punches… Read More
UFC FN 86: Junior dos Santos Cruises to Win Over Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos ensured that his lengthy run as a top heavyweight contender will continue, as the former champ cruised to a win over Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 86.
Rothwell continually pursued dos Santos throughout… Read More
UFC FN 86 Weigh-In Results: Junior dos Santos And Ben Rothwell Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 86 is officially, ready to go, as all of the competitors scheduled for tomorrow’s card made weight today in Zagreb, Croatia.
In the headliner, former heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos will battle Ben Rothwell,… Read More