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Anthony Smith Disagrees With Daniel Cormier, Believes Jon Jones Can be Defeated at 205
By FCF Staff
Recently Daniel Cormier relayed that he believes it will take a heavyweight to defeat Jon Jones. But another man who has faced the light-heavyweight champ, Anthony Smith, disagrees.
During a recent interview with BT Sport, Cormier said… Read More
Bellator 233: John Salter vs. Costello van Steenis to Headline
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. on Friday, November 8 will be headlined by a middleweight battle featuring submission specialist John Salter (16-4) meeting Holland’s Costello van Steenis (12-1).… Read More
James Vick Shares Out Statement Following Latest Loss, Announces Move to Welterweight
By FCF Staff
After being knocked out by Dan Hooker last weekend at UFC San Antonio, James Vick has announced that he’s moving up from lightweight to welterweight.
Vick was taken out by the lightweight contender with a vicious left… Read More
Bellator 226: Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo to Headline
By FCF Staff
After winning Bellator’s heavyweight title this January, Ryan Bader will defend that belt for the first time on September 7th, against Cheick Kongo.
Recently the promotion announced that Bader – Kongo will headline Bellator 226, which will… Read More
Lyoto Machida’s Targeting Fights With Both Ryan Bader & Gegard Mousasi Following Bellator 222
By FCF Staff
After taking out Chael Sonnen at Bellator 222 this weekend, Lyoto Machida is interested in facing champions Ryan Bader and Gegard Mousasi again.
Machida took out Sonnen in the second round on Friday, with a flying knee… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson to Face Anthony Smith Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like the last two men to face light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones are going to battle next, as it’s being reported Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith have agreed to fight.
The contenders have reportedly, verbally agreed to… Read More
Fabricio Werdum Rescues Drowning Teen in Southern California
By FCF Staff
Fabricio Werdum is being hailed as a hero, after the UFC’s former heavyweight champ rescued a drowning teen in Southern California.
The Brazilian star and decorated fighter recently reported the following to AG Fight (translations via MMA… Read More
Israel Adesanya to Battle Derek Brunson Next
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya has been booked to face another top middleweight contender, as the UFC’s announced that the rising star will battle Derek Brunson.
The bout will be part of UFC 230, which will take place on November… Read More
LFA 45: Erick Silva Returns to Win Column
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Erick Silva returned to the win column last night at LFA 45, by submitting Nick Barnes in the first round.
With the victory, Silva ended a two fight losing skid, and moved his record to… Read More
TUF 27 Finale: Israel Adesanya Cruises to Win Over Brad Tavares
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from the TUF 27 Finale, which saw Israel Adesanya outscore Brad Tavares on the feet for the decision win.
TUF 27 Finale
Israel Adesanya def. Brad Tavares via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)… Read More
GLORY 54 Prelims Feature Five Fights Highlighted by Christi Brereton vs. Nicola Kaye
By Press Release
AMSTERDAM – GLORY, the world’s premier stand-up combat league, today announced the finalized five-fight preliminary card slated to precede GLORY 54 Birmingham and GLORY 54 SuperFight Series on Saturday, June 2.
In the evening’s most anticipated… Read More
Israel Adesanya vs. Brad Tavares Bout to Headline TUF 27 Finale
By FCF Staff
The TUF 27 Finale has its headliner, as the UFC’s announced that rising star Israel Adesanya will take on the promotion’s #10 ranked middleweight, Brad Tavares.
Adesanya (13-0) is coming off a split decision win over Marvin… Read More
Kevin Lee Responds to Justin Gaethje, Says Bout With Latter Would be “Easy Money”
By FCF Staff
Recently Justin Gaethje let it be known that he’d love to fight Kevin Lee, and it sounds like the lightweight contender would be more than happy to grant him his wish.
Gaethje recently appeared on “The MMA… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Reports Undergoing Successful Surgery
By FCF Staff
After competing just one time in 2017, Alexander Gustafsson has been sidelined again, due to shoulder surgery.
Recently the 30 year-old, light-heavyweight contender posted the image and comments below on Istagram.
Gustafsson’s only bout this year took… Read More
Edson Barboza Reports He’s Accepted Bout With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for a fight with interim lightweight champ, Tony Ferguson, but Edson Barboza’s reporting that the UFC has offered him a fight with the undefeated fighter.
Nurmagomedov has yet to be signed for… 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
John Makdessi to Fight Sage Northcutt After Withdrawal of Claudio Puelles
By FCF Staff
John Makdessi has agreed to step up on short notice to fight Sage Northcutt.
The UFC has announced, following an initial report from The Canadian Press, that Makdessi will fight Northcutt at UFC 214, July 29th. The… Read More
Angela Magana Delivers Challenge to Cris “Cyborg”
By FCF Staff
Angela Magana doesn’t plan to move up three weight classes to fight Cris “Cyborg” Justino, but she has challenged the featherweight to a grappling match.
Following Magana’s highly publicized incident with Justino this past weekend, the strawweight… Read More
“Minotauro” Nogueira Won’t be Returning to the Cage, Not Even if Legends Division is Created
By FCF Staff
It’s been well over a year since Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira retired from fighting, but the legendary fighter say he doesn’t have the itch to compete again, not even if a ‘legends’ division was created.
Vitor Belfort has… Read More
Demian Maia Posts Statement Outlining Decision to Wait For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
After Jorge Masvidal recently said that Demian Maia has turned down a fight with him, the perennial contender has posted a statement, explaining why he’s going to wait for a title shot.
Maia is riding a six… Read More