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UFC FN 61: Matt Dwyer Confident He’s Coming “Back Better” After KO Defeat
By FCF Staff
Although Matt Dwyer suffered a quick, knockout defeat in his UFC debut, the welterweight’s confidence hasn’t been diminished, heading into his second fight with the promotion.
Dwyer is booked to fight William Macario at UFC Fight Night… Read More
UFC 182’s Jon Jones Isn’t Ready to Forgive and Forget: “I Hope He’s Somewhere Crying”
By Kelsey Mowatt
MMA fans are well accustomed to seeing ‘bitter rivals’ end their feud, once they’ve swapped punches and kicks, but it appears as though Jon Jones isn’t ready to do the same with Daniel Cormier.… Read More
Report: UFC’s Dana White Says CM Punk Will Face Opponent With “1-0, 1-1, 2-1” Record
By FCF Staff
The UFC made headlines this weekend by announcing it’s signed Phil “CM Punk” Brooks, but unlike his pro-wrestling counterpart Brock Lesnar, the aspiring fighter won’t face an established vet right out of the gate.
Lesnar made his… Read More
UFC’s “Jacare” Souza to Battle Yoel Romero Next
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was reported that Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Yoel Romero were interested in fighting one another, the promotion has confirmed that the middleweight contenders have agreed to fight on February 28th.
The bout will… Read More
UFC: Dana White Weighs-In on Brock Lesnar Returning to Octagon, “He Knows my Number”
By FCF Staff
As rumors continue to swirl, as to whether Brock Lesnar might return to the UFC, the promotion’s president has weighed in on the speculation regarding the former champ.
Recently there have been reports that Lesnar’s contract with… Read More
UFC’s Alistair Overeem and Stefan Struve Have Agreed to Fight
By FCF Staff
Recently Dana White announced that the UFC would give Alistair Overeem at least one more fight, and now the promotion has confirmed he’s verbally agreed to face Stefan Struve.
The two heavyweights will square off at UFC… Read More
Dana White Comments on UFC Future of Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Although Alistair Overeem has been stopped in three of his last four fights, it looks as though the heavyweight will get at least one more bout in the Octagon.
UFC President Dana White was asked about Overeem’s… Read More
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem Comments on Loss, “I Made a Mistake”
By FCF Staff
Coming off his third stoppage loss in four fights, Alistair Overeem has released a statement regarding his first round defeat to Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 50.
Early on, Overeem threw several hard kicks Rothwell’s way,… Read More
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem Plans to Showcase “New Stuff” he’s Picked up From Team Jackson-Winkeljohn
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been an interesting couple of years for Alistair Overeem, and although most would say the the powerful heavyweight hasn’t lived up to the hype that surrounded his UFC arrival, “The Reem” continues to… Read More
Report: Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira Recovering From Surgery, Plans to Fight Again “For Sure”
By FCF Staff
Although Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira is recovering from another surgery, and has lost three of his last four bouts, the legend says his fighting days aren’t over.
Noguiera, who was knocked out by Roy Nelson in April, recently… Read More
UFC Vet Brandon Vera Signs With ONE FC
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Brandon Vera will begin the next chapter of his decade plus career with ONE FC.
The Asian based promotion has announced that it has signed the 36 year-old fighter to a new deal; however, no… Read More
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem to Fight Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
On the same day the UFC announced that the fight between Gegard Mousasi and “Jacare” Souza was moving to September 5th, the promotion has confirmed Alistair Overeem will battle Ben Rothwell at the event.
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UFC’s Alistair Overeem Inks Deal With New Management Team
By FCF Staff
After departing from the Blackzilians to join team Jackson-Winkeljohn in Albuquerque, Alistair Overeem has also signed with a new management team.
First Round Management, which is led by CEO Malki Kawa, announced that it will be representing… Read More
Report: Undefeated Gilbert Burns Says Blackzilians Are “Better” Without Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Recently it was revealed that Alistair Overeem has officially left the renowned Blackzilians team to join Jackson’s MMA, and evidently one ex-teammate is happy the heavyweight has left.
Undefeated fighter and decorated jiu-jitsu competitor Gilbert Burns is… Read More
Report: Dana White Says It’s Time For “Minotauro” Nogueira to Retire
By FCF Staff
Following Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira’s knockout loss to Roy Nelson at UFC Fight Night 39, UFC President Dana White is calling on the legendary heavyweight to hang up the gloves.
Although Nogueira is reportedly interested in rematching Frank… Read More
Report: Travis Browne is Looking Forward to Alistair Overeem Joining Jackson’s MMA
By FCF Staff
Recently it was revealed that Alistair Overeem has decided to join the renowned Greg Jackson, Mike Winkeljohn camp in Albuquerque, and former opponent Travis Browne is reportedly happy about the addition.
Browne, who is preparing for an… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Moving to Jackson-Winkeljohn Camp
By FCF Staff
After splitting from the Blackzilians and Authentic Sports Management, Alistair Overeem will reportedly prepare for his next bout with the renowned Jackson-Winkeljohn camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The news comes not long after Overeem signed with a… Read More
UFC 170: Daniel Cormier Believes Punching Power at 205 Was Key in Taking Out Pat Cummins
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier may not have faced a top five ranked fighter in his light-heavyweight debut, like he was supposed to, but he still left fans buzzing with a quick win last night at UFC 170.
Cormier needed… Read More
Report: White Says Overeem’s Rib Will “Heal Right Up” as Soon as JDS is Booked For Fight
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem says an injury and holidays are why he’s passed on booking his next bout, but UFC President Dana White continues to insist the heavyweight is avoiding Junior dos Santos.
Earlier in the week White reported… Read More
Alistair Overeem Relays Why he Passed on Fighting Junior dos Santos: “Not Running From Anyone”
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem has reportedly passed on two opportunities to fight Junior dos Santos in the coming months, but the heavyweight says it’s not because he’s avoiding the former champ.
In the latest episode of “UFC Tonight”, it… Read More