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UFC 213: Betting Preview And Form Guide
From a strictly Nevadan perspective, Las Vegas is unrivalled in its ability to whip up a frenzy on fight night. Paradise, an adjacent city, has generally been overlooked when it comes to hosting UFC history in the making. That was… Read More
UFC FN 111: Andrei Arlovski’s “Taking One Step at a Time” Following Recent Run of Losses
By Kelsey Mowatt
Andrei Arlovski remains a top ten ranked heavyweight, despite having lost four straight fights, but “The Pitbull” isn’t talking about making another title run as UFC FN 111 nears.
The 38 year-old Arlovski will take on Marcin… Read More
MMA Fighters’ Professional Backgrounds
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has become a widely followed sport in part due to high profile events such as the UFC. With this increased popularity, the number of athletes training to be professional fighters has also risen. Many of… Read More
Cain Velasquez Posts Update Regarding Recent Surgery, Hopes to Fight a Winner From UFC 211
By FCF Staff
After undergoing back surgery earlier this year, Cain Velasquez has posted an update regarding his injury and who he hopes to fight next.
Velasquez was scheduled to rematch Fabricio Werdum at UFC 207 in December, but the… Read More
UFC 211 Receives Eddie Alvarez – Dustin Poirier Bout
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez has been booked for his next bout, after losing the lightweight title to Conor McGregor, as the UFC’s announced he’ll face Dustin Poirier. The fight will be part of the May 13th, UFC 211 card,… Read More
Report: Demian Maia – Jorge Masvidal Bout Booked
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been speculation about a Demian Maia – Jorge Masvidal bout, and now it’s being reported the fight is set for May 13th.
Following Maia’s (24-6) submission win over Carlos Condit last August, which was his… Read More
UFC 207: Cain Velasquez – Fabricio Werdum II Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s final event of 2016 will feature a rematch between two former heavyweight champs, as Cain Velasquez will take on Fabricio Werdum.
The promotion has announced that the fight will be part of UFC 207, which… Read More
Bellator Announces MMA-Kickboxing Event for Return to Italy
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (September 21, 2016) – Within days of “Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest,” the Scott Coker-led promotion hosted a press conference yesterday at the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy to announce its next international extravaganza.… 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
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
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 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
Nik Lentz – Mairbek Taisumov Added to UFC’s September Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for its September 10th card in Cleveland, Ohio, as recently the promotion announced that Nik Lentz will take on Mairbek Taisumov.
Lentz (26-7-2) is coming off a split decision win… Read More
UFC 200: Mark Hunt Warns Brock Lesnar “I Ain’t no Part Time Fighter”
By FCF Staff
On Monday, Brock Lesnar revealed that his opponent at UFC 200 will be Mark Hunt, and the heavy handed fighter has already sent a warning to the former heavyweight champ.
On July 9th, Lesnar (5-3) will be… Read More
Andrei Arlovski to Face Josh Barnett in UFC Hamburg Headliner
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced the headliner for its first card ever in Hamburg, Germany, as Andrei Arlovski will take on Josh Barnett .
The upcoming card will take place on September 3rd at the Barclaycard… Read More
Fabricio Werdum – Ben Rothwell Bout Added to UFC’s September Line-Up
By FCF Staff
UFC 203 will feature Stipe Miocic’s first title defense as heavyweight champ, but the upcoming card will also include a bout between former champ Fabricio Werdum and Ben Rothwell. The promotion confirmed the match-up during tonight’s UFC… Read More
UFC FN 87: Alistair Overeem Takes Out Andrei Arlovski in Highlight Reel Fashion
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem extended his winning streak to four today in electrifying fashion, by taking out his teammate Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night 87.
Arlovski came out aggressively to start the fight, but Overeem weathered the storm… Read More