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UFC FN 56: Ovince St. Preux Says “Shogun” Rua Has “Lost a Step” as Pivotal Opportunity Nears
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his unanimous decision loss to Ryan Bader in August, Ovince St. Preux has been blessed with an opportunity to defeat one of the sport’s greatest fighters ever, and resume his rise up the… Read More
Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz and Conor McGregor Among Most Watched Fighters on UFC Fight Pass
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s digital streaming service, Fight Pass, has been operating now for nearly ten months, and fighters like Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz, Jon Jones and Conor McGregor are reportedly among the most watched.
The promotion… Read More
GLORY’s Wayne Barrett Talks Artem Levin, Loss to Joe Schilling and Training With the Blackzilians
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although it remains to be seen who Wayne Barrett will face next for GLORY, the rising kickboxer continues to view his next fight as another step on a path to middleweight champ, Artem Levin.
On… Read More
WSOF 14: All Luke Harris Wants is “Big Fights”, “Memorable Fights” Following Run on TUF Nations
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his run on TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia, Luke Harris has been booked for a pivotal bout, as the decorated grappler will take on UFC vet Jared Hamman at World Series of Fighting 14.… Read More
UFC Adds Luke Rockhold-Michael Bisping, “Shogun” Rua-Jimi Manuwa to Nov. 8th Cards
By FCF Staff
After extensive speculation as to when and if Michael Bisping will fight rival Luke Rockhold, the promotion has announced the two will battle November 8th in Sydney, Australia.
In addition, the UFC has confirmed that “Shogun” Rua… Read More
Alistair Overeem and Anthony Johnson Continue War of Words, Latter Accuses Heavyweight of Ducking JDS
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem may be scheduled to fight Ben Rothwell this Friday at UFC Fight Night 50, but the heavyweight’s war of words with former teammate Anthony Johnson is making headlines.
After news surfaced that Jon Jones had… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier Says Knee is “Fine” Heading Into Bout With Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Although Daniel Cormier relayed recently that he would undergo surgery to repair his injured knee, the light-heavyweight has changed plans since he’s fighting Jon Jones at UFC 178.
In June, Cormier announced that he had decided to… Read More
UFC 178: Jon Jones Happy to be Fighting Daniel Cormier, “Nothing Like Fresh Meat”
By FCF Staff
Although the consensus seemed to be that fans were hoping to see Jon Jones rematch Alexander Gustafsson next, the light-heavyweight champ will get to face Daniel Cormier like he hoped.
On Wednesday, the UFC announced that Gustafsson… Read More
UFC 178: Conor McGregor to Battle Dustin Poirier, Event Headed to MGM Grand Garden Arena
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier quickly volunteered to face Conor McGregor next, following the latter’s win at UFC FN 46, and the featherweight has got his wish.
The UFC has announced the two will square off, September 27th at UFC… Read More
UFC 178: Patrick Cote Versus Stephen Thompson Booked
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 178 continues to fill out, as welterweights Patrick Cote and Stephen Thompson have verbally agreed to fight at the September 27th event.
The card will be take place in Las Vegas, Nevada; however,… Read More
UFC 178: Cat Zingano Returning to Fight Amanda Nunes
By FCF Staff
Cat Zingano finally has her next fight booked, but the number one contender will not face UFC bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey.
The promotion has announced that the 8-0 fight will take on Amanda Nunes at UFC 178… Read More
UFC 178: Dominick Cruz Returning to Fight Takeya Mizugaki
By FCF Staff
After spending well over two years on the sidelines, Dominick Cruz has been booked for his next fight, as the former bantamweight champ will fight Takeya Mizugaki on September 27th.
The fight will be part of UFC… Read More
UFC 178: Tim Kennedy to Battle Yoel Romero
By FCF Staff
UFC 178 has picked up a compelling, middleweight fight, as the promotion has announced Tim Kennedy will face fellow contender Yoel Romero at the September 27th event.
The upcoming card will go down in Las Vegas, Nevada,… Read More
UFC Vet Matt Hamill Says Injury Forcing Permanent Retirement
By FCF Staff
After attempting a comeback, UFC veteran Matt Hamill has announced that he’s retiring from professional mixed-martial-arts for good.
Hamill hung up the gloves in 2011, but returned in 2012 and decisioned Roger Hollett, before he was defeated… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier to Undergo Knee Surgery in Early July
By FCF Staff
After taking some time to assess what steps he should take to repair his injured knee, Daniel Cormier has reportedly opted to undergo surgery.
A recent MRI revealed that Cormier has a significant tear in his LCL,… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Says Relationship With UFC in “Healthy Spot”, But Argues Promotion Used “Bullying Technique”
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones has signed off to fight Alexander Gustafsson, and is apparently in a good place with the UFC, the light-heavyweight weight champ isn’t happy about how things led to the rematch.
Not long ago, the… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier Undecided on Knee Surgery After MRI Results
By FCF Staff
Now that the UFC has booked a rematch between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson, Daniel Cormier has some time to decide whether he wants to undergo knee surgery.
Recently the light-heavyweight contender had a MRI done on… Read More
Report: Jon Jones’ Manager Doesn’t Believe Champ is Turning “Heel”
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones continues to reign as UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion, and furthers his impressive legacy, he’s also taken plenty of fire from critics in recent months. So much so, a narrative has been created, questioning whether the… Read More
Jon Jones Fires Back at Critics, Defends Wish to Fight Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones continues to take heat from critics questioning his desire to fight Daniel Cormier, and not Alexander Gustafsson next, the light-heavyweight champ has fired back.
Recently UFC President Dana White relayed that the hold… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Jon Jones Wants to Fight Daniel Cormier Next, Clarifies Champ’s Contract Status
By FCF Staff
It’s been reported recently that contract negotiations between Jon Jones and the UFC are holding up a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson, but now Dana White has relayed a new twist.
After Gustafsson publicly called on Jones to… Read More