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Report: Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou Expected For January
By FCF Staff
Following Francis Ngannou’s electrifying, KO win over Alistair Overeem last weekend at UFC 218, it’s being reported the surging heavyweight is targeted to fight the champ, Stipe Miocic, on January 20th.
According to MMA Junkie, the match-up… Read More
Best UFC Fighters to Look out for in 2018
Conor McGregor dominated the headlines in 2017, but not always for his exploits inside the Octagon, and with his money-spinning, boxing match against Floyd Mayweather now consigned to history, the Dubliner can get back to doing what he does… Read More
UFC FN 119: Derek Brunson Quickly KOs Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 119, which saw Derek Brunson quickly knockout Lyoto Machida.
Both men threw heavy punches to begin the fight, but Brunson dropped Machida not long in with a big left,… Read More
UFC Fight Night 119 Weigh-In Results: Brunson & Machida Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the early weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 119 card, which will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In the main event, Lyoto Machida will take on fellow middleweight contender, Derek Brunson.
UFC… Read More
Francis Ngannou Calls Out Stipe Miocic
By FCF Staff
After failing to lock up a fight with Alistair Overeem, Francis Ngannou has now turned his sights to UFC heavyweight champ, Stipe Miocic.
Ngannou was supposed to battle Junior dos Santos at UFC 215, September 9th. But,… Read More
Francis Ngannou Challenges Alistair Overeem to UFC 215 Bout
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Junior dos Santos from UFC 215, Francis Ngannou has challenged Alistair Overeem to step in and face him.
Recently the UFC announced that dos Santos will no longer fight Ngannou as scheduled, since… Read More
UFC on FOX 25: Chris Weidman Halts Kelvin Gastelum’s Rise up the 185 Ranks
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman survived an early scare from Kelvin Gastelum tonight at UFC on FOX 25, and went on to submit the surging fighter in the card’s headliner.
Weidman was sent to the deck by a big left… Read More
Report: Stipe Miocic’s Management Says Champ to Remain Sidelined as Contract Dispute Continues
By FCF Staff
Although there have been reports this week that Stipe Miocic will fight Cain Velasquez this October, his management says the champ will remain sidelined, until his contract dispute with the UFC is resolved.
The heavyweight’s management has… Read More
UFC on FOX 25 Weigh-In Results: Chris Weidman & Kelvin Gastelum Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 25 will take place tomorrow in Long Island, New York, and all of the fighters have already made weight for the event.
In the headliner, former middleweight champ Chris Weidman will take on former… Read More
UFC 211: Brian Stann Believes Stipe Miocic “Can go Down as The Best Heavyweight Ever”
By FCF Staff
Following Stipe Miocic’s quick, stoppage win at UFC 211, analyst Brian Stann believes the Cleveland fighter could rule the heavyweight division for some time.
Miocic took on Junior dos Santos in the main event, and proceeded to… Read More
UFC 211: Kenny Florian And Daniel Cormier Outline Stipe Miocic’s Keys to Victory
By FCF Staff
Stipe Miocic came up just short in his first bout with Junior dos Santos, but recently Kenny Florian and Daniel Cormier outlined how the heavyweight champ can avenge that defeat.
Miocic and dos Santos will battle in… Read More
Cain Velasquez Posts Update Regarding Recent Surgery, Hopes to Fight a Winner From UFC 211
By FCF Staff
After undergoing back surgery earlier this year, Cain Velasquez has posted an update regarding his injury and who he hopes to fight next.
Velasquez was scheduled to rematch Fabricio Werdum at UFC 207 in December, but the… Read More
Ben Rothwell Pulled From UFC 211 Due to USADA Flag, Fighter Says he Has Not “Cheated”
By FCF Staff
Ben Rothwell is denying any wrongdoing, following the news that he’s been pulled from UFC 211, due to a potential anti-doping violation.
The heavyweight was scheduled to face Fabricio Werdum at the May 13th event, but recently… Read More
UFC 211 Receives Eddie Alvarez – Dustin Poirier Bout
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez has been booked for his next bout, after losing the lightweight title to Conor McGregor, as the UFC’s announced he’ll face Dustin Poirier. The fight will be part of the May 13th, UFC 211 card,… Read More
Report: Demian Maia – Jorge Masvidal Bout Booked
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been speculation about a Demian Maia – Jorge Masvidal bout, and now it’s being reported the fight is set for May 13th.
Following Maia’s (24-6) submission win over Carlos Condit last August, which was his… Read More
Derrick Lewis vs. Travis Browne to Headline UFC Fight Night 105
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Stefan Struve from a February 19th, main event bout with Junior dos Santos, the UFC’s moved a fight between Derrick Lewis and Travis Browne into the headlining slot.
Lewis and Browne were originally… Read More
UFC 207: Fabricio Werdum Says He’s up to Fight “Anyone” Friday, Following Cain Velasquez’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Following the late withdrawal of Cain Velasquez from UFC 207, Fabricio Werdum says he’s willing to fight anyone at this Friday’s card.
Recently it was announced that Velasquez has not been medically cleared by the Nevada Commission… Read More
Mark Hunt Says He’s Turned Down Two Fights Since UFC Won’t Accept PED Clause
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Mark Hunt’s issues with the UFC are ongoing, as the heavyweight star is reporting he’s turned down two fight offers, since the promotion won’t agree to a PED clause.
Since Brock Lesnar was… Read More
RIZIN Announces Shane Carwin to Compete in Open-Weight Grand Prix
By FCF Staff
Recently Shane Carwin announced his intention to return to fighting, and now RIZIN FF has confirmed that the heavyweight will compete in the second round of the promotion’s open-weight, grand prix.
Carwin’s opponent for the December… Read More
Shane Carwin Reports He’s Accepted Fight With Fedor Emelianenko, Waiting on Latter to Sign
By FCF Staff
Shane Carwin is reporting that he’s been offered a fight with Fedor Emelianenko under the Rizin FF banner, but that he’s waiting on the legendary heavyweight to sign the bout agreement.
The 41 year-old Carwin recently announced… Read More