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UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Says He’s “Never Run Away” From a Fight, Would Have Fought “Anybody” in Return
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar fought several of the UFC’s top heavyweights during his initial run with the promotion, and although he hasn’t fought since 2011, the former champ’s clearly willing to fight top tier opponents once again.
Lesnar will… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Questions Whether His Path With Brock Lesnar “Will Cross Again”
By FCF Staff
A mega-fight between Brock Lesnar and Fedor Emelianenko failed to materialized back in 2011, but now that both men have ended their MMA retirements, the latter is wondering if they could end up fighting after all…
In… Read More
Brock Lesnar Says he Called Dana White to Initiate UFC Return, Training Camp Plans in Motion
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar has done a few interviews since it was announced he’s returning to the UFC next month and will fight Mark Hunt, July 9th, but recently he sat down with his longtime, business associate, Paul Heyman.… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Received Exemption on Four Month Notification, Drug Testing Policy
By FCF Staff
Ordinarily, a fighter who is coming out of retirement must notify the UFC and USADA four months in advance of their fight date, but Brock Lesnar has reportedly been granted an exemption.
On Saturday, the UFC announced… Read More
Frank Mir Believes Storied Career is Likely Over if Suspended For Two Years
By FCF Staff
Frank Mir say his storied career is likely over, if the fighter ends up receiving a two year suspension, after failing a drug test last month.
Recently USADA announced that Mir has allegedly tested positive for a… Read More
Frank Mir Denies PED Use Following Notification of Possible Anti-Doping Violation
By FCF Staff
On Friday, the UFC announced that USADA has informed the promotion that Frank Mir has been notified of a possible anti-doping violation, and the former champ’s denying he has ever taken performance enhancing drugs.
USADA has not… Read More
UFC FN 85: Hector Lombard Hopes to Score “Spectacular Win” And Title Shot in Return
By FCF Staff
Although Hector Lombard hasn’t fought in over a year, the heavy handed fighter is hoping to take out Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 85, and lock up a title shot.
The welterweight contender is returning to… Read More
UFC FN 85: Alan Jouban Says he’s “The Best Fighter He’s Ever Been” Following TKO Defeat
By FCF Staff
After being taken out by Albert Tumenov in his last outing, Alan Jouban is reporting that he’s the best fighter he’s ever been, as he gets ready for UFC Fight Night 85.
Jouban is scheduled to take… Read More
UFC FN 85: Chad Laprise to Face Ross Pearson, Justin Scoggins – Ben Nguyen Cancelled
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 85 has undergone some changes not far out from the March 2oth card.
Recently the promotion announced that visa issues will prevent Abel Trujillo from heading to Brisbane, Australia for the event. As a… Read More
UFC Announces Justin Scoggins to Face Ben Nguyen Next
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive win over Ray Borg last weekend, Justin Scoggins has been booked to fight flyweight Ben Nguyen on March 20th.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 85, which will take place on… Read More
UFC Confirms Ross Pearson to Face Abel Trujillo Next
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another fight to its March 20th card in Brisbane, Australia, as it has announced that lightweight Ross Pearson will take on Abel Trujillo.
Pearson (18-10) is coming off a unanimous decision loss to… Read More
UFC Announces Hector Lombard to Face Neil Magny in Return Bout
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard has his first fight in over a year booked, as the UFC has announced that the welterweight will take on fellow contender Neil Magny on March 20th.
The fight will co-headline UFC Fight Night 84,… Read More
UFC 195: Stipe Miocic Says “A Lot of Fireworks” Will Happen in Bout With Andrei Arlovski
By FCF Staff
Many fans and pundits believe tonight’s Andrei Arlovski – Stipe Miocic bout has the potential to be outstanding, and the latter, not surprisingly, doesn’t disagree.
The heavyweight fight will co-headline UFC 195, which will go down in… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Not Fighting Tsuyoshi Kosaka at Rizin FF
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Fedor Emelianenko will not face Tsuyoshi Kosaka for a second time at Rizin Fighting Federation’s December 31st card as reported.
Emelianenko and Kosaka battled back in 2000, and the latter won the bout… Read More
UFC 193: Holly Holm Shocks The MMA World, KOs Ronda Rousey
By FCF Staff
Holly Holm scored one of the biggest upsets in MMA history tonight at UFC 193, as the bantamweight ended the championship reign of superstar Ronda Rousey.
From the beginning of the bout, Holm countered Rousey with hard… Read More
UFC 193: Ronda Rousey And Holly Holm Make Weight, Have Brief Scuffle
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm haven’t feuded leading up to 193, but you wouldn’t know that by watching today’s weigh-ins.
The bantamweight champ Rousey came in at 134 for Saturday’s fight, as did Holm. After “Rowdy” made… Read More
UFC 193’s Stefan Struve Outlines Why Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is “as Tough as They Come”
By FCF Staff
Stefan Struve will fight Jake Rosholt at UFC 193 this weekend, and he will do so, having defeated one of the greatest heavyweights in his last outing.
In August, Struve took on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and handed… Read More
UFC 195: Stipe Miocic Says Andrei Arlovski’s “Just Another Guy” he Needs to “Put Down”
By FCF Staff
Stipe Miocic has been assigned the task of stopping the resurgent Andrei Arlovski, and although he understands it’s a tough assignment, the heavyweight doesn’t seem fazed.
Miocic and Arlovski will battle at UFC 195 on January 2nd,… Read More
Andrei Arlovski to Face Stipe Miocic at UFC 195
By FCF Staff
After having to withdraw from UFC Fight Night 76 this Saturday due to injury, Stipe Miocic has been booked to fight Andrei Arlovski at UFC 195.
On Wednesday, the UFC announced the match-up, which will co-headline the… Read More
Stipe Miocic Says “Versatility” And Work Ethic Sets Him “Apart” in UFC HW Division
By FCF Staff
Stipe Miocic hasn’t secured the title shot he’s been campaigning for just yet, but the heavyweight continues to make the case for why he’ll be champ at some point…
Recently, the UFC announced that Miocic will battle… Read More