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Dana White Says He’s “Done” With Free Agent Misha Cirkunov
By FCF Staff
Although Misha Cirkunov has won eight straight fights, is widely considered to be one of the more promising light-heavyweights in the game, Dana White claims he’s “done” with the free agent.
Cirkunov entered free agency following his… Read More
UFC 205: Rashad Evans Admits to Losing “Focus” While Training at Blackzilians Camp
By FCF Staff
In advance of his upcoming bout with Tim Kennedy, Rashad Evans is reporting that he’s training at Vitor Belfort’s Training Center, as a result of losing “focus” at the renowned, Blackzilians camp.
Evans is booked to fight… Read More
UFC FN 93: Josh Barnett Scores Late Submission Win
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 93, which took place today in Hamburg, Germany.
In the main event, Josh Barnett tapped out Andrei Arlovski with a third round, rear-naked-choke. The defeat was Arlovski’s third straight.… Read More
UFC FN 93 Weigh-In Results: Andrei Arlovski And Josh Barnett Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 93 will take place tomorrow in Hamburg, Germany, and all of the competitors from the card made weight for the event.
In the headliner, Andrei Arlovski will take on fellow, former heavyweight champ Josh… Read More
Rashad Evans Announces Drops to Middleweight
By FCF Staff
There’s been speculation in recents weeks that Rashad Evans could be moving to 185 pounds, and the former light-heavyweight champ has confirmed that’s the case.
The 36 year-old vet announced the news on the latest “MMA Hour”… Read More
UFC 202: Anthony Johnson Admits he Doesn’t “See Too Many Weaknesses” in Glover Teixeira
By FCF Staff
Glover Teixeira is widely considered to be one of the most complete, and dangerous light-heavyweights in all of MMA, and Anthony Johnson doesn’t disagree with that view.
The fighters are scheduled to fight tonight in the co-headliner… Read More
UFC 202: Glover Teixeira Says he Didn’t Want to Disrespect Anthony Johnson by Trying to “Jump The Line”
By FCF Staff
After Glover Teixeira quickly took out Rashad Evans in April, the heavy handed fighter called for a bout with Anthony Johnson, because he didn’t want to be “disrespectful” to the light-heavyweight contender.
The win over Evans was… Read More
UFC Rebooks Anthony Johnson – Glover Teixeira, Adds Donald Cerrone – Rick Story to Summer Schedule
By FCF Staff
The August 20th, UFC 202 card has picked up two big fights, as the promotion has announced that Anthony Johnson – Glover Teixeira and Donald Cerrone – Rick Story has been added to the card.
Teixeira and… Read More
Andrei Arlovski to Face Josh Barnett in UFC Hamburg Headliner
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced the headliner for its first card ever in Hamburg, Germany, as Andrei Arlovski will take on Josh Barnett .
The upcoming card will take place on September 3rd at the Barclaycard… Read More
Glover Teixeira – Anthony Johnson, Holly Holm – Valentina Shevchenko Targeted For UFC on FOX 20
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build its next FOX card, as according to a new report, Glover Teixeira vs. Anthony Johnson and Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko will likely take place at UFC on FOX 20.
On the… Read More
UFC 197: Jon Jones Says he May Fight OSP in Southpaw Just “to Prove a Point”
By FCF Staff
Once could argue that Jon Jones’ clearest path to victory at UFC 197 would involve using his wrestling and clinch game against Ovince Saint Preux, but it doesn’t sound like that’s the former champ’s plan.
Since Saint… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Dana White’s on Board With Glover Teixeira – Anthony Johnson
By FCF Staff
After Glover Teixeira knocked out Rashad Evans at UFC on FOX 19, the light-heavyweight called for a fight with fellow contender Anthony Johnson; Dana White is on board.
While speaking to Joe Rogan in the Octagon, Teixeira… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Rashad Evans is Still on The Championship Hunt, “I Have a Lot of Years Left”
By FCF Staff
Rashad Evans may be 36 years-old, and has spent the better part of the last three years recovering from knee surgeries, but the former light-heavyweight champ has no intention of winding down his career.
Evans is booked… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Rashad Evans Outlines Plan to Take Out Glover Teixeira
By FCF Staff
Rashad Evans has been tasked with defeating one of the most dangerous light-heavyweights on the UFC roster, but the former champ is confident he has the plan and abilities to defeat Glover Teixeira.
Evans and… Read More
Glover Teixeira to Fight Rashad Evans, After “Shogun” Rua Withdraws
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 19 has undergone a big change, as the promotion has announced that “Shogun” Rua has withdrawn from the April 16th card due to injury. As a result, fellow light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira has agreed… Read More
UFC Exec Says Daniel Cormier – Jon Jones II to be Announced Soon
By FCF Staff
The MMA world continues to wait to see when Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones will fight again, and according to a UFC official, an announcement is coming soon.
At UFC on FOX 18 yesterday, Anthony Johnson secured… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Ben Rothwell Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
For handing Josh Barnett his first submission loss in MMA competition (not due to injury), Ben Rothwell earned an extra $50,000 tonight at UFC on FOX 18.
Rothwell tapped Barnett out with a guillotine choke in round… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Dustin Ortiz Talks Wilson Reis, Explains “Anytime, Anywhere” Motto
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dustin Ortiz may have wanted to fight someone who is higher than him in the ranks, but at a time when flyweight bouts are hard to come by, the fighter jumped on the chance… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Anthony Johnson Believes “95% of The Time” he Has a “Good Chance” of Scoring a KO
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson may be facing a powerful wrestler, who has won five straight fights this weekend, but the light-heavyweight’s as confident as ever he can score a knockout.
Johnson will take on Ryan Bader in the headliner… Read More
Report: UFC Working on “Shogun” Rua vs. Rashad Evans
By FCF Staff
It looks as thought the UFC has tabled a bout between former light-heavyweight champs Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Rashad Evans.
According to a report from the Brazilian publication Combate and a follow up story from MMA Fighting.com,… Read More