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Luke Rockhold Says He’s Even More Dangerous at 205, While Warning Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
As Luke Rockhold gets set to compete in the UFC’s light-heavyweight division, the former middleweight champ has delivered a warning to the reigning, 205 king, Jon Jones.
Rockhold confirmed last year that he intends to move up… Read More
UFC 230: Daniel Cormier Dominates Derrick Lewis En Route to Historic Win
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier dominated Derrick Lewis in the headliner of UFC 230, en route to a historic win.
As many believed would be the case, Lewis had no answers for the wrestling game of Cormier, as the heavyweight… Read More
UFC 230: Can Derrick Lewis Shock The MMA World?
Anyone who has watched Derrick Lewis fight knows that the heavy handed, heavyweight can end an opponent’s night with just one shot. But, what are the real chances that Lewis ends Daniel Cormier’s reign at UFC 230?
Lewis was… Read More
UFC 230 Weigh-In Results: Sijara Eubanks & Brian Kelleher Miss Weight
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 230, which will take place tomorrow at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier and challenger Derrick Lewis made weight for the headliner, as the two… Read More
UFC 230: Luke Rockhold Reportedly Out of Co-Main Event
By FCF Staff
One of the key fights for UFC 230 has fallen through, as it’s being reported that Luke Rockhold’s withdrawn from his bout with Chris Weidman.
Rockhold was scheduled to fight his fellow, former middleweight champ Chris Weidman… Read More
UFC 230: Dustin Poirier Off NYC Card
By FCF Staff
UFC 230 has taken a serious hit, following the news that heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier will fight Derrick Lewis at the event, as it’s being reported that Dustin Poirier has withdrawn due to injury.
Poirier was booked… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Intends to Wait For Title Shot Following UFC 224 Win
By FCF Staff
Although Kelvin Gastelum narrowly got by “Jacare” Souza at UFC 224, the surging middleweight plans to wait for a title shot.
Gastelum faced the #2 ranked middleweight on Saturday, and emerged with a split decision win. After… Read More
Bellator Announces Details For 200th Event
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce its anticipated return to London for Bellator 200 on Friday, May 25. The landmark event will emanate from The SSE Arena, Wembley and will air on Paramount… Read More
LFA Alum Shine at UFC Fight Night 126
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and the two promotions that merged to create it, RFA and Legacy FC, were well-represented and shined on the biggest stage when the UFC traveled to the state capital… Read More
Michael Bisping on Why Kelvin Gastelum’s a “Helluva Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping has forged a reputation over the years for being one of the best trash talkers as the game. But, as he gets set to fight Kelvin Gastelum tomorrow at UFC Fight Night 122, the outspoken… Read More
UFC FN 122: Kelvin Gastelum Still Believes He’ll Return to 170, as Pivotal Fight With Michael Bisping Nears
By FCF Staff
Although Kelvin Gastelum could jump into the title shot mix at 185 this weekend, if he defeats former middleweight champ Michael Bisping, the fighter still believes a return to 170 is likely.
Gastelum has been competing at… Read More
Report: Michael Bisping to Face Kelvin Gastelum in Quick, Turnaround Fight
By FCF Staff
One week removed from his loss to Georges St-Pierre, it’s being reported Michael Bisping has agreed to fight Kelvin Gastelum on November 25th.
Gastelum was scheduled to fight Anderson Silva at the upcoming, Shanghai card, but recently it… Read More
Scott Coker Says Bellator’s “Going to be a Tough Going for Everybody”, Following Gegard Mousasi’s Debut
By FCF Staff
Following Gegard Mousasi’s close and controversial decision win in his Bellator debut, Scott Coker is reminding observers that the promotion’s not short on talent.
Mousasi battled former middleweight champ Alexander Shlemenko at Bellator 185, in what was… Read More
Gegard Mousasi Praises Bellator, Says UFC Felt “Like a Factory”
By FCF Staff
As Gegard Mousasi prepares for his Bellator debut this week, it sounds like the middleweight has no doubts he made the right move, singing with the promotion.
Mousasi entered free agency earlier this year, after he stopped… Read More
Anderson Silva – Kelvin Gastelum Bout Official for UFC’s Shanghai Event
By FCF Staff
As expected, Anderson Silva and Kelvin Gastelum will fight at the UFC’s inaugural event in Shanghai, China, November 25th. The promotion recently confirmed that the match-up will headline the upcoming card.
Silva and Gastelum were scheduled to… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva – Kelvin Gastelum Planned For UFC’s First Card in Shanghai
By FCF Staff
According to reports, the UFC is hoping to have Anderson Silva fight Kelvin Gastelum at the promotion’s first ever event in Shanghai, China.
Silva and Gastelum were booked to fight earlier this year at UFC 212 in… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX 25’s Overnight Ratings Lowest to Date For Series
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Saturday’s UFC on FOX 25 card, which feature Chris Weidman taking on Kelvin Gastelum in the headliner, struggled to draw viewers.
The July 22nd card took place in Long Island, New York, and… Read More
Gegard Mousasi to Battle Alexander Shlemenko in Bellator Debut
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi has been booked for his first Bellator bout, and the UFC vet will take on the promotion’s former middleweight champ, Alexander Shlemenko.
During the Bellator 181 broadcast it was reportedly announced that Mousasi – Shlemenko… Read More
Gegard Mousasi Believes UFC Contract Negotiations Might Have Gone Differently Under Previous Owners
By FCF Staff
Recently Bellator announced that it has signed Gegard Mousasi to a multi-fight deal, and the renowned fighter believes talks with the UFC might have gone differently, if the previous ownership group had been in place.
Mousasi entered… Read More
Bellator Signs Gegard Mousasi to Exclusive, Multi-Fight Contract
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LOS ANGELES — Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of perennial top contender Gegard Mousasi to an exclusive, multi-fight contract.
Long-considered to be one of the elite two-division threats in MMA, Mousasi joins… Read More