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Chris Weidman Aiming to Bounce Back from Trio of Setbacks
Having previously reached dizzy heights in his UFC career so far, Chris Weidman has more recently had to deal with a host of damaging setbacks.
The popular American made his UFC debut back 2011 and went on a rampaging run… 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
UFC on FOX 24: “Jacare” Souza Provides Update on UFC Contract Talks, Blasts Michael Bisping
By FCF Staff
“Jacare” Souza will complete his current UFC contract this Saturday at UFC on FOX 24, but the middleweight’s reporting he’s very close to signing a new deal with the promotion.
Recently Souza’s manager, Gilberto Faria, reported that… Read More
UFC 210: Chris Weidman Plans to Appeal Controversial Loss to Gegard Mousasi
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman was handed a third consecutive defeat at UFC 210 last night, but the former middleweight champ hopes to change that via the appeal process.
Weidman faced Gegard Mousasi in the co-headliner, and in the second… Read More
UFC 210: Chris Weidman’s Coach Believes Team May Have “Plateaued a Little Bit Before”
By FCF Staff
Following back-to-back losses for Chris Weidman, one of the former middleweight champ’s coaches has admitted that the fighter and his team may have “plateaued a little bit” in the past year or so.
It wasn’t long ago… Read More
Vitor Belfort Fires Back at Critics, Says Taking an Easy Fight “Would Not be Me”
By FCF Staff
After making comments about his final fight, which included a joke about facing CM Punk, Vitor Belfort‘s responded to people who have criticized him for the statements.
Belfort recently talked to AG Fights about his final bout,… Read More
UFC on FOX 24: “Jacare” Souza is “Motivated” to Face Robert Whittaker, But Has no Issue Retiring if Title Shot Doesn’t Arrive
By FCF Staff
“Jacare” Souza still has his sights set on winning the UFC’s 185 title, but the Brazilian star says he’ll have no issue retiring, if a title shot continues to evade him.
Souza and his team have been… Read More
Michael Bisping Argues Top MW Contenders Would Also Have Taken GSP Fight
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping is taking heat for agreeing to fight Georges St-Pierre next, rather than number one, middleweight contender Yoel Romero, but the champ is defending his decision.
Yesterday Dana White announced that Bisping will fight St-Pierre sometime… 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
“Jacare” Souza “Wasn’t Born to Sit Around”, Won’t Wait on Sidelines For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
“Jacare” Souza battled the lower ranked Tim Boetsch at UFC 208 in order to stay busy, and the middleweight intends to keeping fighting, rather than sit idle while waiting for a title shot.
Souza was scheduled to… Read More
Henri Hooft Clarifies His Departure From The Blackzilians
By FCF Staff
Recently Henri Hooft announced he’s no longer a member of the Blackzilians team, and now the renowned striking coach has provided clarification on his departure.
Hooft announced he’s “going my own way” earlier this month, and he… Read More
Chris Weidman – Gegard Mousasi Added to UFC’s April Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming event in Buffalo, New York has its first bout, as the promotion’s announced that Gegard Mousasi will take on former middleweight champ, Chris Weidman.
The fight will be part of UFC 210, which will… 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: Chris Weidman Says he Can Out Wrestle And Out Last Yoel Romero
By FCF Staff
Yoel Romero may be a former world champion and Olympic Silver Medalist in freestyle wrestling, but Chris Weidman is confident he’ll win any wrestling exchanges they have.
Weidman will take on Romero tonight at UFC 205, which… Read More
UFC 205: Chris Weidman Says “I Have a Lot More to Offer” as Yoel Romero Bout Nears
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman holds two wins over the legendary Anderson Silva, and is a former middleweight champ, but the “All-American” believes he has a lot more to prove, as he gets set to fight Yoel Romero.
Weidman will… Read More
Michael Bisping Responds to “Jacare” Souza’s Manager, Denies Ducking Contender
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping says injuries will prevent him from facing “Jacare” Souza in the coming weeks, after the latter’s manager relayed they’ll only accept a bout with the middleweight champion next.
Souza was scheduled to fight Luke Rockhold… Read More
Chris Weidman Says Fighting Michael Bisping Would be an “Easy Day”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman is booked to face middleweight contender Yoel Romero at UFC 205, and if he locks up a fight with champion Michael Bisping, the “All American” is expecting an “easy day”.
Since Bisping shocked the world… Read More
Michael Bisping Outlines Why He’d Prefer to Fight Chris Weidman Next
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Michael Bisping will face in his second title defense as middleweight champ, but the British star has admitted he’d prefer to face Chris Weidman next.
Bisping is coming off a hard… Read More
UFC 204: Michael Bisping Reports he Doesn’t “Need” Eight Week Training Camps Anymore
By FCF Staff
As a result of his short notice, and quick win over Luke Rockhold, it sounds like eight week training camps may be a thing of the past for Michael Bisping.
Bisping stepped up on short notice this… Read More
UFC 204: Dan Henderson Says Fans Like to See Michael Bisping “Lose”
By FCF Staff
Over the years, Michael Bisping has established himself as one of the best middleweights on the planet, but he’s also become one of the game’s most polarizing fighters as well. Just ask Dan Henderson.
Henderson is booked… Read More