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UFC 200: Brock Lesnar’s Coach Knows Mark Hunt is Dangerous, But Says Former Champ Has “Heavy Hands Too”
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar’s jiu-jitsu coach understands why the heavyweight’s bout with Mark Hunt is being billed as a grappler versus striker, but he’s reminding folks that anything can happen in MMA.
The pro-wrestling star will face Hunt at… 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
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Questions Whether His Path With Brock Lesnar “Will Cross Again”
By FCF Staff
A mega-fight between Brock Lesnar and Fedor Emelianenko failed to materialized back in 2011, but now that both men have ended their MMA retirements, the latter is wondering if they could end up fighting after all…
In… Read More
Brock Lesnar Says he Called Dana White to Initiate UFC Return, Training Camp Plans in Motion
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar has done a few interviews since it was announced he’s returning to the UFC next month and will fight Mark Hunt, July 9th, but recently he sat down with his longtime, business associate, Paul Heyman.… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Received Exemption on Four Month Notification, Drug Testing Policy
By FCF Staff
Ordinarily, a fighter who is coming out of retirement must notify the UFC and USADA four months in advance of their fight date, but Brock Lesnar has reportedly been granted an exemption.
On Saturday, the UFC announced… 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
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Says if “Mark Hunt Ends up on The Ground The Fight’s Over”
By FCF Staff
On Monday, Brock Lesnar announced he’s going to fight Mark Hunt at UFC 200, and after doing so, he offered a quick breakdown of the match-up.
During UFC 199 on Saturday, the promotion announced that… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar to Face Mark Hunt in Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
On Saturday it was announced that Brock Lesnar is returning to the Octagon at UFC 200 next month, and now it’s been revealed he’ll face Mark Hunt.
The former heavyweight champ confirmed that he’ll be taking on… Read More
WWE Releases Statement Clarifying Brock Lesnar’s UFC Return
By FCF Staff
The UFC has buzzed the MMA world by announcing Brock Lesnar is returning to the Octagon, but it looks like the heavyweight’s pro-wrestling days aren’t over just yet.
Not long after it was announced that Lesnar will… Read More
(Updated) Report: Brock Lesnar in Advanced Talks to Fight at UFC 200
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar announced last year that his fighting days were over, but according to a new report, the pro-wrestling star’s in advanced talks to compete at UFC 200.
Lesnar has not fought since 2011 when he was… 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 198: Stipe Miocic “Knew” Victory Was Coming After Fabricio Werdum Started “Chasing”
By FCF Staff
Stipe Miocic is the UFC’s new heavyweight champ, thanks to a big right hand that put Fabricio Werdum away in the opening round of their UFC 198 headliner.
The dangerous, heavy handed fighter caught Werdum flush to… Read More
UFC 198: Fabricio Werdum Says he Has a “Big Surprise” For Stipe Miocic
By FCF Staff
In recent years, Fabricio Werdum has shown that he’s become much more than just a ground specialist, but the UFC’s heavyweight champ says you could see him take Stipe Miocic down, Saturday.
Werdum will battle Miocic in… Read More
UFC FN 86: JDS Notes “I’m a Boxing Guy And I Have to Keep it There” After One Sided Win
By FCF Staff
The boxing of Junior dos Santos ruled the day yesterday at UFC Fight Night 86, and the former champ believes it’s those skills in particular, which will lead him back to the heavyweight title.
Dos Santos picked… Read More
UFC FN 86: Junior dos Santos Says he “Felt The Difference” Fighting Without Long Time Coach in His Corner
By FCF Staff
After being taken out by Alistair Overeem in his last outing, without his long time coach Luiz Dorea in his corner, Junior dos Santos has taken steps to make sure that won’t be the case at UFC… Read More
UFC FN 86: Ben Rothwell Outlines Why He’s “Very Confident”, Not Arrogant
By FCF Staff
Ben Rothwell has claimed that no one can stop him from taking the UFC’s heavyweight title, but the veteran fighter maintains his prediction is about confidence, rather than arrogance.
Rothwell is scheduled to fight former champ Junior… Read More
UFC Books Kyoji Horiguchi to Battle Neil Seery
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 87 has picked up an intriguing flyweight bout, as the promotion has announced that Neil Seery will take on contender, Kyoji Horiguchi.
UFC FN 87 will take place on May 8th in Rotterdam, Netherlands.… Read More
Coach Says Junior dos Santos “Can Never Forget” That Boxing Skills Were Key to Championship Run
By FCF Staff
As Junior dos Santos prepares to battle Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 86, his longtime coach is reminding “Cigano” of how dangerous and important his boxing skills are.
Dos Santos will battle Rothwell on April 10th,… Read More
UFC Books Junior dos Santos vs. Ben Rothwell For April
By FCF Staff
Ben Rothwell hasn’t been tapped to fight for the UFC’s heavyweight title just yet, but he has been booked to fight former champ, Junior dos Santos.
Following the surging contender’s submission win over Josh Barnett on January… Read More