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UFC on FOX 18: Daniel Cormier’s Predicting KO Win For Anthony Johnson
By FCF Staff
Ryan Bader and Anthony Johnson are set to battle in the headliner of UFC on FOX 18, and according to Daniel Cormier, “Rumble” will be the victor.
The upcoming fight will take place on January 30th in… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Matt Dwyer Says Enemy Territory Doesn’t Matter Once The Cage Doors Close
By Kelsey Mowatt
At UFC on FOX 18, Matt Dwyer will take on a man who was recently selected by Dana White, and will face him in unfriendly territory. But, by the sounds of it, the welterweight… Read More
Josh Barnett And Ben Rothwell Booked For January Scrap
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 18 has received a compelling heavyweight bout, as the promotion has announced that Josh Barnett will face fellow contender Ben Rothwell.
The upcoming card will take place on January 30th in Newark, New Jersey.… Read More
UFC FN 77: Glover Teixeira Hopes to “Fight Soon” For The Title, Ready to Get “The Work Done”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Glover Teixeira hopes to secure another shot at the light-heavyweight title in the short term future, the veteran understands he has some work to do in the interim.
Teixeira took on fellow contender Patrick Cummins at… Read More
UFC 192: Daniel Cormier Narrowly Gets by Alexander Gustafsson in Thriller
By FCF Staff
Just as he did with Jon Jones in 2013, Alexander Gustafsson pushed Daniel Cormier to his limits tonight at UFC 192, but the challenger failed to secure the light-heavyweight title.
Cormier constantly pressured Gustafsson throughout the fight,… Read More
UFC 192 Weigh-In Results: Daniel Cormier And Alexander Gustafsson Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson have cleared the last hurdle for their main event tomorrow night at UFC 192, as both light-heavyweights made weight this afternoon.
The champion Cormier weighed in at 205, and the challenger Gustafsson… Read More
UFC 192: Rashad Evans Wasn’t Focused on Title Shot, he “Kinda Knew” Jon Jones Would be Back
By FCF Staff
Now that Jon Jones has reached a plea deal, Rashad Evans likely isn’t fighting for a title shot this weekend, but “Suga” wasn’t counting on it anyways.
Earlier this week it was announced that Jones has been… Read More
Report: Rashad Evans Parts Ways With Glenn Robinson
By FCF Staff
Just a couple of weeks out from Rashad Evan’s October 3rd bout with Ryan Bader, it’s being reported that the former light-heavyweight champ has changed managers.
Evans, who will battle Bader in the co-headliner for UFC 192,… Read More
Bellator “Dynamite”: Light-Heavyweight Tourney Semifinal Match-Ups Announced
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced the semifinal match-ups for the promotion’s upcoming light-heavyweight tournament, which will take place at “Dynamite”. The September 19th card will be hosted by the SAP Center in San Jose.… Read More
UFC FN 73: Glover Teixeira Talks Victory– “I’m Back on Track Baby”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although the narrative tied to Glover Teixeira has always been dominated by terms like “heavy handed” and “dangerous striker”, the light-heavyweight demonstrated again at UFC Fight Night 73 that he’s much more.
Teixeira has showcased his submission… Read More
UFC 192: Daniel Cormier vs. Alexander Gustafsson to Headline
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier finally has a date for his first title defense, as the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight champ will fight Alexander Gustafsson on October 3rd. The fight will headline UFC 192, which will take place… Read More
UFC FN 70: Lyoto Machida Cites Karate Background as Key Weapon to Defeat Decorated Wrestler, Yoel Romero
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida may be set to face one of the most accomplished wrestlers to cross over into MMA at UFC Fight Night 70, but “The Dragon” believes his Karate pedigree will once again deliver him a victory.… Read More
Dana White Says Alexander Gustafsson Could be Next For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Despite the recent exchanges between Daniel Cormier and Ryan Bader, it looks as though Alexander Gustafsson could be the first man to challenge the newly minted champ.
Cormier won the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 187 last… Read More
UFC FN 68: Tim Boetsch Will be Looking For Stoppage “From Start to Finish”, Despite Switch to Five Round, Main Event
By Kelsey Mowatt
Tim Boetsch has competed in several memorable and pivotal bouts during in his UFC career, but “The Barbarian” knows his next fight is right up there, in terms of its importance.
At UFC Fight Night… Read More
UFC 187: Daniel Cormier Compares Anthony Johnson to Chuck Liddell
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier learned this week that’s he going to have change gears, and do so in dramatic fashion, as he’s no longer fighting Ryan Bader on June 6th. Instead, Cormier has been moved into a May 23rd… Read More
UFC Strips Jon Jones of Title, Daniel Cormier to Face Anthony Johnson For Championship
By FCF Staff
Following the arrest of Jon Jones this past weekend, the UFC has announced it is stripping the renowned fighter of the light-heavyweight title.
Jones has been accused of leaving the scene of a car accident in Albuquerque,… Read More
Bellator Announces Signing of UFC Vet Phil Davis
By FCF Staff
Bellator has added another notable and established fighter to its roster, as the promotion has announced that it has signed UFC vet Phil Davis to a multi-fight deal.
The signing comes not long after Davis dropped a… Read More
UFC Books Alex Caceres vs. Francisco Rivera
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming event in New Orleans has picked up an interesting, bantamweight match-up, as the promotion has announced that Alex Caceres will battle Francisco Rivera.
UFC Fight Night 68 will be hosted by the… Read More
UFC FN 68: Daniel Sarafian vs. Ricardo Abreu Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 68 has received another bout, as the promotion has announced that Daniel Sarafian will fight fellow, TUF Brazil vet, Ricardo Abreu.
UFC FN 68 will be hosted by the Smoothie King… Read More
UFC’s Alan Jouban to Face Brian Ebersole Next
By FCF Staff
Following Alan Jouban’s memorable, knockout win over Richard Walsh last weekend, he called for a spot on the UFC’s upcoming card in New Orleans, and the welterweight’s received just that.
The promotion has announced that Jouban (11-3)… Read More