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UFC 232: Jon Jones Claims “Everybody Knows” Daniel Cormier Doesn’t Want a Third Fight With Him
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones gets set to return to the Octagon at UFC 232, there’s been extensive speculation about whether he’ll face Daniel Cormier for the third time. But, according to the former champ, his longtime rival’s hoping… Read More
UFC Moncton: Anthony Smith Has Message For Potential Challengers, Following Pivotal Win
By FCF Staff
After submitting Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Moncton on Saturday night, Anthony Smith had a message for potential challengers, who might call him out in the coming days.
Smith (31-13) defeated Oezdemir in the third round of their… Read More
Anthony Smith Praises Jimi Manuwa While Discussing Next Move
By FCF Staff
It remains to be see what’s next for Anthony Smith in his light-heavyweight run, but the former middleweight has named Jimi Manuwa as a possible opponent.
Smith quickly finished former champ “Shogun” Rua at UFC FN 134… Read More
UFC FN 134: Anthony Smith Devastates “Shogun” Rua
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 134, which saw Anthony Smith knock “Shogun” Rua out with a brutal, flurry of strikes in the first round.
After the impressive win, Smith relayed he’d be willing to… Read More
Report: Volkan Oezdemir Off UFC 227 Card
By FCF Staff
Next month’s UFC 227 card will no longer feature Alexander Gustafsson taking on Volkan Oezdemir, as the latter has reportedly withdrawn from the bout.
Oezdemir was booked to face his fellow, light-heavyweight contender on August 4th, but… Read More
Report: Charges Against Volkan Oezdemir Dropped, Ahead of UFC 227 Bout
By FCF Staff
Volkan Oezdemir will compete at UFC 227 next month without legal issues hanging over his head.
The light-heavyweight is scheduled to fight fellow contender, Alexander Gustafsson, at the August 4th card. According to a report from MMA Fighting a… Read More
UFC 225: Dana White Discusses Yoel Romero’s Future, Following Latest Weight Cut Miss
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If Yoel Romero does defeat Robert Whittaker tonight at UFC 225, Dana White believes the powerful wrestler’s future should be at 205, rather than 185.
Romero is facing the middleweight champ in the headliner of the Chicago… Read More
Daniel Cormier Discusses Post-UFC 226 Plans
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier could end up winning the heavyweight title at UFC 226 this summer, but it looks like the light-heavyweight champ doesn’t have any plans to defend that championship.
Recently the UFC announced that Cormier will challenge… Read More
Daniel Cormier Insists Fighting Career Won’t Extend Past March, 2019
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier remains one of the top, most complete fighters in all of MMA, but the UFC’s light-heavyweight champ insists his career will not extend beyond, March, 2019.
Cormier took on Volkan Oezdemir this past weekend at… Read More
UFC on FOX 26: Glover Teixeira Believes Title Shot Should Come With Victory Tonight
By FCF Staff
Although Glover Teixeira is coming off a loss to Alexander Gustafsson, the light-heavyweight believes he could secure a title shot at UFC on FOX 26 tonight.
Teixeira is booked to take on Misha Cirkunov at the event,… Read More
Daniel Cormier Reports Fans Have Told Him to Fight Volkan Oezdemir
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Volkan Oezdemir has been campaigning for a title shot, and it looks like fans have convinced Daniel Cormier that’s the right bout to make.
Oezdemir is coming off back-to-back, KO wins over Jimi Manuwa and Misha Cirkunov,… Read More
Bellator 186: Ryan Bader to Make First Title Defense Versus Linton Vassell
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is set to make its debut at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University in University Park, Pa. on Friday, November 3 for Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell.… Read More
Glover Teixeira to Battle Misha Cirkunov at UFC’s Next Sao Paulo Card
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next card in Sao Paulo, Brazil, will feature a pivotal fight in the light-heavyweight division, as the promotion’s announced Glover Teixeira will take on Misha Cirkunov.
The bout will take place on October 28th at… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Says Title Shot’s Been Promised if he Scores Win at UFC 214
By FCF Staff
Following Alexander Gustafsson’s win over Glover Teixeira, the consensus has been that the light-heavyweight contender will challenge the winner of Daniel Cormier – Jon Jones II. But, according to his teammate Jimi Manuwa, he’s been promised a… Read More
UFC FN 109 Receives Emil Meek vs. Nordine Taleb
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 109 has received an intriguing welterweight bout, as rising Emil Meek will battle veteran Nordine Taleb. The promotion recently announced that the fight will be part of the May 28th card, which will take… Read More
UFC Adds Marcin Held vs. Damir Hadzovic to Upcoming Stockholm Card
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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
UFC 210: Daniel Cormier Responds to Doubters, Says Anderson Silva Bout Was “Easiest Fight” in Career
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Daniel Cormier may be 38 year’s old now, and has fought just once since 2015, but the champ insists he remains the same caliber of fighter who defeated Anthony Johnson before.
Cormier is preparing to rematch Johnson… Read More
Misha Cirkunov – Volkan Oezdemir Bout Added to UFC’s Upcoming Stockholm Card
By FCF Staff
After recently signing a new deal with the UFC, Misha Cirkunov has been booked to fight Volkan Oezdemir at the promotion’s upcoming, May 28th card in Stockholm, Sweden.
Cirkunov (13-2) entered free agency earlier this year, after… Read More
Anthony Johnson Weighs-In on 205 Contenders, Says Misha Cirkunov is a “Beast”
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson will fight light-heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in April, but it sounds like “Rumble” is closely monitoring the career of Misha Cirkunov.
Johnson and Cormier will fight in the headliner of UFC 210, which will take… Read More
UFC FN 100: Krzysztof Jotko vs. Thales Leites Among Several Bouts Added
By FCF Staff
Following the confirmation that Alexander Gustafsson will fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC FN 100, the promotion has announced several more fights for the November 19th card.
One of the match-ups will see Krzysztof Jotko take on… Read More