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Bellator Signs Gegard Mousasi to Exclusive, Multi-Fight Contract
By Press Release
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
UFC 213: Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker – Whose Title Run Will Come to a Halt?
Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker have done nothing but win in recent years, but barring an unlikely draw, that’s going to change for one of the middleweights, July 8th.
Romero and Whittaker are going to throw down in the… Read More
Gegard Mousasi Isn’t Happy With UFC’s Latest Contract Offer
By FCF Staff
Talks are ongoing between the UFC and Gegard Mousasi, but the free agent middleweight has let it be known he’s not happy with the promotion’s latest offer.
Mousasi entered free agency following his stoppage win over Chris… Read More
UFC Books Yoel Romero – Robert Whittaker Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Yoel Romero will not fight middleweight champ Michael Bisping next, but he will face Robert Whittaker for an interim belt.
The UFC has announced that Romero and Whittaker will battle on July 8th, at UFC 213, for… Read More
UFC Considering Interim Title Fight Between Yoel Romero & Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
Recently Michael Bisping reported that a knee injury might prevent him from fighting anytime soon, and as a result, the UFC could book an interim title fight between Robert Whittkar and Yoel Romero.
After Georges St-Pierre relayed… Read More
Yoel Romero is a Sizeable Favorite on Early Betting Lines For Michael Bisping Fight
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping and Yoel Romero don’t have an official date for their bout yet, but the early betting lines have the latter as a sizeable favorite.
Recently Dana White announced that Romero, and not Georges St-Pierre, will… Read More
UFC on FOX 24: “Jacare” Souza’s Manager Weighs-In on Fighter’s Pending Free Agency
By FCF Staff
One of the planet’s best middleweights, “Jacare” Souza, will enter free agency following UFC on FOX 24, but the star’s manager says they’re hoping to resign with the promotion.
Souza will take on fellow contender Robert Whittaker… Read More
UFC 210: Daniel Cormier Submits Anthony Johnson, Latter Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier moved to 2-0 against Anthony Johnson tonight at UFC 210, by submitting the feared slugger in the second round.
Johnson took Cormier down in the opening round, and landed a headkick later in the frame,… Read More
UFC 210 Weigh-In Results: Daniel Cormier Makes Weight on Second Attempt
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier may have needed two attempts this morning in Buffalo, New York to make the 205 pounds, but the headliner for UFC 210 remains a championship affair.
The light-heavyweight champ came in at 206.2 pounds on… Read More
Yoel Romero Responds to Michael Bisping’s Ultimatum to GSP
By FCF Staff
Recently Michael Bisping relayed that if Georges St-Pierre doesn’t commit to a bout this summer, he’s going to fight Yoel Romero instead, but the latter isn’t buying it.
On a recent episode of Bisping’s podcast, the middleweight… Read More
Yoel Romero’s Manager Says Michael Bisping “Wants no Part” of Dangerous Contender
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping has repeatedly said that he’s never ducked an opponent, and that he’ll fight Yoel Romero if need be, but the latter’s manager insists the 185 champ is avoiding the contender.
In recent weeks, Bisping has… Read More
Michael Bisping And Yoel Romero Trade Shots on Twitter, Latter Calls Into Bisping’s Radio Show
By FCF Staff
Yoel Romero and Michael Bisping aren’t booked to fight just yet, but the middleweights continue to trade verbal shots.
Romero is coming off a stoppage win over former champ Chris Weidman in November, and is expected to… Read More
UFC Champ Michael Bisping Says He’s Earned “Biggest Fight” Next
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping has said he’s willing to fight #1 contender Yoel Romero, but the middleweight champion is still campaigning for a big money fight next.
Since Romero took out Chris Weidman with a vicious flying knee in… Read More
UFC FN 106: Vitor Belfort Calls Michael Bisping a “Wimp”, Accuses Champ of Ducking Fights
By FCF Staff
As Michael Bisping prepares to undergo knee surgery, Vitor Belfort is accusing the middleweight champ of ducking the division’s top contenders.
Recently Bisping reported that he’s having minor knee surgery soon, and that he’ll likely be sidelined… Read More
Vitor Belfort Names Nick Diaz And Anderson Silva as Possibilities For Next Bout
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort is hoping to get back on track in 2017, and the Brazilian star has named Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz as possible opponents for his next bout.
Belfort is coming off a stoppage loss to… Read More
Luke Rockhold Discusses Timeline For Return, Wants to “Finish Business” With “Jacare” Souza
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold won’t fight Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza next weekend as originally planned, but the middleweight contender is hoping to face the middleweight contender in early 2017.
Souza and Rockhold were supposed to square off in the main… Read More
Michael Bisping Confirms UFC Planning Fight With Yoel Romero
By FCF Staff
Following Yoel Romero’s electrifying, stoppage win over Chris Weidman at UFC 205, Michael Bisping is reporting the UFC has contacted him about fighting the middleweight contender next.
Romero took Weidman out with a flying knee in the… Read More
UFC 205: Dana White Confirms Yoel Romero to Receive Title Shot
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC won’t wait to see how Luke Rockhold and “Jacare” Souza perform in their next bouts, in terms of determining the next challenger for Michael Bisping.
Following Yoel Romero’s electrifying, flying knee stoppage… Read More
UFC 205: Conor McGregor Dominates Eddie Alvarez, Wins Second UFC Title
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor appeared to have little difficulty winning his second, UFC title tonight, as the featherweight champ cruised through Eddie Alvarez to claim the 155 title.
McGregor repeatedly blasted Alvarez with his booming left hand, and dropped… Read More
UFC 205 Weigh-In Results: Eddie Alvarez & Conor McGregor Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors scheduled for UFC 205 have weighed in, and the card’s three title fights are official.
In the headliner, Conor McGregor will challenge lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez. McGregor came in at 154.4 for the… Read More