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UFC FN 105: Travis Browne Reminds Critics “I’ve Been in This Sport a Total of Eight Years”
By FCF Staff
After losing three of his last four fights, and slipping down the heavyweight ranks, Travis Browne is reminding his detractors he’s been training in mixed-martial-arts for less than 10 years.
Browne joined the UFC in 2010, and… Read More
Report: Stipe Miocic – Junior dos Santos II Planned For UFC 211
By FCF Staff
It looks like Stipe Miocic has his next title defense, as according to reports, the UFC’s heavyweight champ will face Junior dos Santos on May 13th.
Dos Santos was scheduled to fight Stefan Struve on February 19th,… Read More
Mark Hunt Launches Civil Suit Against UFC, Brock Lesnar & Dana White
By FCF Staff
Recently Mark Hunt and his lawyer said they were considering launching a lawsuit against the UFC, and now the heavyweight’s reportedly done just that.
Since Brock Lesnar tested positive for the banned substance Hydroxy-clomiphene, in testing that… Read More
Report: “Bigfoot” Silva Enters Free Agency
By FCF Staff
The free agent market has received one of MMA’s most experienced heavyweights, as Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and the UFC have decided to part ways.
Silva is coming off a KO loss to Roy Nelson in September, which… Read More
Stipe Miocic Weighs-In on Jon Jones Recent Comments About Fighting HW Champ
By FCF Staff
Following Stipe Miocic’s win over Alistair Overeem at UFC 203, Jon Jones expressed an interest in fighting the heavyweight champ, and the latter clearly wasn’t upset by “Bones’” comments at all.
Miocic knocked Overeem out in the… Read More
Report: UFC 203 Believed to Have Drawn Upwards of 400,000 PPV Buys
By FCF Staff
Leading up to UFC 203, there was extensive debate as to much of a draw CM Punk would be, and it looks like the latter’s MMA debut had a significant impact on the pay-per-view numbers.
The former… Read More
UFC 203: CM Punk Among Card’s Highest Earners Following MMA Debut
By FCF Staff
CM Punk was one of pro-wrestling’s biggest names prior to his UFC signing, and that fact is clearly demonstrated in how much money he earned for his MMA debut.
Punk, or Phil Brooks, was reportedly paid $500,000… Read More
Daniel Cormier Calls For Stipe Miocic vs. Cain Velasquez Following UFC 203
By FCF Staff
Now that Stipe Miocic has defended the heavyweight title, by taking out Alistair Overeem at UFC 203, Daniel Cormier is calling for a bout between the champion and Cain Velasquez next.
Miocic knocked Overeem out in the… Read More
UFC 203: Stipe Miocic Says he “Wasn’t Even Close to Tapping Out”
By FCF Staff
Following his KO loss to Stipe Miocic last night at UFC 203, Alistair Overeem claimed his opponent tapped to a guillotine choke moments before. But the heavyweight champ insists that didn’t happen.
Miocic finished Overeem with ground-and-pound… Read More
UFC FN 93: Andrei Arlovski Plans to Take Some Time Off, “Come Back Stronger” After Latest Defeat
By FCF Staff
Following Andrei Arlovski’s loss to Josh Barnett at UFC Fight Night 93, which was his third straight defeat, the former heavyweight champ has no intention of hanging up the gloves.
Arlovski was submitted by Barnett with a… Read More
UFC 203: Travis Browne Stepping in For Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Ben Rothwell from UFC 203, the promotion has announced that Travis Browne has agreed to step up and fight Fabricio Werdum. Rothwell has been removed from the September 10th card due to injury.… Read More
GLORY Officially Announces Rico Verhoeven vs. Badr Hari,
By Press Release
New York, NY – GLORY once again raises the stakes for its year-end show, set to be one of the most anticipated in company history.
The world’s premier kickboxing league is proud to present… Read More
Urijah Faber to Battle Jimmie Rivera Next
By FCF Staff
Perennial contender Urijah Faber has his next opponent, and it’s surging bantamweight, Jimmie Rivera. Recently the UFC announced that the two will fight at UFC 203, which will take place on September 10th in Cleveland.
Faber (33-9)… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Not Committing to Another Fight, But Admits He’s “Excited”, “in The Top 10”
By FCF Staff
Following Brock Lesnar’s win over Mark Hunt at UFC 200, it certainly sounds like the former heavyweight champ is interested in fighting again.
Lesnar wrestled his way to a unanimous decision victory over Hunt, who was ranked… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Has Confidence in His Striking, “I’m Not Afraid to Get Hit” by Mark Hunt
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC 200, the consensus is that Brock Lesnar will be looking to take Mark Hunt right out of the gate, but the former heavyweight says he’s confident in his striking skills.
The pro-wrestling star recently… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Was Originally Eyeing UFC’s NYC Card For Return
By FCF Staff
The MMA world was delivered quite the surprise, when it was announced that Brock Lesnar was returning to the cage at UFC 200, and will face Mark Hunt. But, the former heavyweight champ’s revealed that initially, he… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Says He’s “Never Run Away” From a Fight, Would Have Fought “Anybody” in Return
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar fought several of the UFC’s top heavyweights during his initial run with the promotion, and although he hasn’t fought since 2011, the former champ’s clearly willing to fight top tier opponents once again.
Lesnar will… Read More
UFC 200: Mark Hunt Says Brock Lesnar’s Going to Have a “Hard Time Taking me Down”, Predicts KO
By FCF Staff
Few people believe Brock Lesnar can win his July 9th bout with Mark Hunt if he can’t take the fight to the ground, and the feared slugger continues to feed that narrative.
The heavyweights will battle in… Read More
UFC 203: Mickey Gall Sizeable Favorite to Beat CM Punk According to Oddsmakers
By FCF Staff
Many people believe CM Punk is in tough, when he makes his MMA debut against Mickey Gall, and the oddsmakers clearly agree with that opinion.
Recently Punk (Phil Brooks) announced that he will make his pro-fighting debut… Read More
CM Punk’s UFC Debut Booked For September
By FCF Staff
After having his UFC debut pushed back twice due to injuries, CM Punk has been booked to fight Mickey Gall on September 10th.
The bout will be part of UFC 203, which will take place in Cleveland,… Read More