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Coach Reports Chris Weidman is “Feeling Awesome” After Undergoing Neck Surgery
By FCF Staff
One of Chris Weidman’s coaches, Mark Henry, is reporting that the former middleweight champ is recovering and doing well, after undergoing neck surgery on Wednesday.
Weidman was scheduled to fight Luke Rockhold at UFC 199 last weekend,… Read More
Michael Bisping Leaps Into UFC’s P4P Rankings After UFC 199 Win
By FCF Staff
A few days ago, Michael Bisping wasn’t ranked in the UFC’s top 15, pound-for-pound rankings, but that’s changed after he defeated Luke Rockhold at UFC 199.
Bisping shocked the MMA world on Saturday by knocking out the… Read More
UFC 199 Payroll: Dan Henderson Highest Earner
By FCF Staff
The payroll figures have been released for Saturday’s UFC 199 card in Los Angeles, and the legendary Dan Henderson was the event’s highest earner.
According to the salaries that were disclosed to the California Commission, by the… Read More
UFC 199: Michael Bisping Shocks MMA World, Dominick Cruz Defends Title
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping promised he was going to shock the MMA world at UFC 199, and the rugged vet did just that, by taking out Luke Rockhold in the opening round.
Bisping floored the middleweight champ not long… Read More
UFC 199: Cole Miller on Why he Has “an Enormous Amount of Respect” For Michael Bisping
By Kelsey Mowatt
Cole Miller will take on Alex Caceres at UFC 199 this Saturday, but after his fight’s done, it sounds like “Magrinho” will be paying close attention to the main event.
In the card’s headliner,… Read More
UFC 199: Michael Bisping Knows He’s “Expected to Lose” And He’s Loving It
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping is a huge underdog heading into his rematch with Luke Rockhold at UFC 199, and the outspoken middleweight contender is just fine with that fact.
Rockhold would have been the favorite to defeat Bisping in… Read More
UFC 199: Michael Bisping Says Winning 185 Title is His “Destiny”
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s confirmed that Michael Bisping has been tapped to fight Luke Rockhold on June 4th, and the perennial contender says it’s his “destiny” to win the 185 title.
Bisping has been booked to face Rockhold at… Read More
UFC 199: Chris Weidman Releases Statement, Reports Herniated Disc in Neck Behind Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Chris Weidman has withdrawn from his June 4th rematch with Luke Rockhold, the former middleweight champ has outlined why he’s been forced to pull out.
Recently Weidman posted the following statement on Facebook, which… Read More
UFC 199: Michael Bisping Begins Campaign to Replace Injured Chris Weidman
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was reported that Chris Weidman has been forced out of his rematch with Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping’s announced he wants the short notice, title fight.
Weidman has reportedly withdrawn from the June 4th,… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman Withdrawing From UFC 199
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the June 4th, UFC 199 card has been dealt a massive blow, as Chris Weidman has reportedly been forced off the card due to injury.
Weidman’s withdrawal was first reported by Talk MMA… Read More
UFC 199 Receives Jonathan Wilson vs. Luiz Henrique da Silva
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 199 continues to grow, as the promotion has announced that Jonathan Wilson will face light-heayvweight Luiz Henrique da Silva at the June 4th card.
Wilson (7-0) made his UFC debut last August and knocked… Read More
Chris Weidman Says Sanctioning of MMA in New York is a “Dream Come True”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman has repeatedly talked about his desire to fight in his home state of New York, and thanks to a bill that was passed on Tuesday, it looks like that could happen soon.
On Tuesday, the… Read More
Michael Bisping Says he Has a “Compelling Case” For a Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping immediately called for a title shot, after he decisioned Anderson Silva last month, and the perennial, middleweight contender isn’t letting up.
Leading up to his bout with Silva at UFC Fight Night 84, Bisping argued… Read More
Dustin Poirier to Battle Bobby Green Next
By FCF Staff
UFC 199 has picked up an intriguing lightweight fight, as the promotion has confirmed that Dustin Poirier will take on fellow lightweight contender Bobby Green at the event.
Poirier (19-4) is riding a three fight winning streak… Read More
UFC FN 84’s Michael Bisping: “When I Beat Anderson, I Should Get my Damn Title Shot”
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping is only two fights removed from a loss to the reigning middleweight champ, Luke Rockhold, but the perennial contender believes a title shot will be in order if he defeats Anderson Silva.
The veterans will… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Lyoto Machida Believes He’s “in The Mix For a Title Shot Very Soon”
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida may be coming off consecutive stoppage defeats to Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero, but the 37 year-old legend hasn’t abandoned his hope of securing another UFC title.
The former light-heavyweight champ is expected to face… Read More
UFC Announces Vitor Belfort to Fight “Jacare” Souza Next
By FCF Staff
Although Luke Rockhold has called for a rematch with Vitor Belfort in recent weeks, the latter has been booked to face fellow Brazilain, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
The UFC has announced that the middleweight contenders will battle on… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Yoel Romero Notified of Potential Anti-Doping Policy Violation
By FCF Staff
After possibly locking up a title shot in December at UFC 194, Yoel Romero has reportedly been told by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that he’s been flagged for a potential, anti-doping violation.
On Tuesday, the UFC released the… Read More
Michael Bisping Grades Chris Weidman’s Championship Reign as a “C-“
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping said before he wasn’t sold on all the hype surrounding Chris Weidman, and following the latter’s loss to Luke Rockhold at UFC 194, the outspoken fighter has given a stark review of his reign as… Read More
UFC 194 Payouts: Conor McGregor And Jose Aldo Lead The Way
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 194 card, and as one would expect, the headliners led the way
According to the figures that were disclosed to the organization by the… Read More