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Rafael dos Anjos Says he Would “Hurt” Conor McGregor, Finish Him Faster Than Nate Diaz Did
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos will face Eddie Alvarez in a couple of weeks time, but the UFC’s lightweight champ’s still interested in battling Conor McGregor down the line.
Dos Anjos was scheduled to defend the lightweight title against… Read More
Michael Bisping Responds to Chris Weidman, After Latter Calls on New Champ to be a “Man of Your Word”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman wants to be the first man to face newly crowned, middleweight champ Michael Bisping, but the latter says he should have to face Luke Rockhold first.
Prior to his KO win over Rockhold at UFC… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Was “Not Even a Little Impressed” With Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Return Performance
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov returned to the Octagon for the first time in two years earlier this month, and scored a victory, but lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos didn’t think much of his performance.
Nurmagomedov took on Darrell Horcher… Read More
Donald Cerrone And Rafael dos Anjos Offer to Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s lengthy stint on the sidelines could continue, following the news that Tony Ferguson has withdrawn from their UFC on FOX 19 bout due to injury.
Since it’s been confirmed that Ferguson cannot fight at the… Read More
RIZIN Announces Kiyoshi Tamura Will be Wanderlei Silva’s Tag Team Partner For Grappling Match
By Press Release
TOKYO – April 4, 2016– RIZIN FF, the combat sports promotion led by former PRIDE FC head Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced today that legendary Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) pioneer and former professional wrestling standout Kiyoshi Tamura… Read More
RIZIN FF Signs Daron Cruickshank And Chris Barnett, Announces Five More Fights
By Press Release
TOKYO – March 24, 2016– RIZIN FF, the combat sports promotion led by former PRIDE FC head Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced during a press conference today, that it has inked five new, star-studded Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)… Read More
Donald Cerrone Makes Mass Call Out, Michael Johnson Responds
By FCF Staff
Following his quick and devastating loss to Rafael dos Anjos earlier this month, Donald Cerrone has made a mass call out for a fight, and Michael Johnson has responded.
Cerrone was stopped by the lightweight champion in… Read More
Jon Jones Says if Ronda Rousey’s Getting Immediate Rematch, so Should Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s stunningly quick knockout of Jose Aldo on Saturday, there didn’t seem to be much talk from the UFC or the new champ about grating the latter a rematch. According to Jon Jones, however, the… Read More
Thousands Show up in Albuquerque to Celebrate Holly Holm’s Win
By FCF Statt
Last month, Holly Holm knocked out Ronda Rousey in one of the greatest upsets in MMA history, and thousands of people came out Sunday in Albuquerque to celebrate.
Holm secured the bantamweight title at UFC 193, by… Read More
Mirko “Cro Cop” Receives Two Year Suspension From USADA
By FCF Staff
Following Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic’s retirement, USADA has announced that the legendary heavyweight has been suspended for two years, after violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy.
Recently “Cro Cop” announced that he was withdrawing from UFC Fight Night… Read More
Daniel Cormier Comments on Return of Jon Jones: “This is The Best News…”
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier’s rivalry with Jon Jones is well documented, but the light-heavyweight champ is happy to hear that the former champ is returning to the UFC.
On Friday, the UFC confirmed that it is reinstating Jones, following… Read More
Patrick Cote Calls Out Top 15 Welterweights, Jake Ellenberger And Neil Magny Respond
By FCF Staff
Following wins over Josh Burkman and Joe Riggs, Patrick Cote is calling for a fight with a top 15 ranked welterweight, and both Jake Ellenberger and Neil Magny have responded.
Cote stopped Burkman this past August, and… Read More
Mirko “Cro Cop” Announces Bout With Anthony Hamilton
By FCF Staff
Recently Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic announced that he’ll be fighting at the UFC’s debut event in Seoul, South Korea on November 28th, and now he’s relayed who he’ll face.
“Cro Cop” recently posted the picture below on… Read More
TUF 21 Finale: Stephen Thompson Takes Out Jake Ellenberger
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s TUF 21 Finale in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw Stephen Thompson knockout welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger in the headliner.
With the win, Thompson moved his record to 11-1, while Ellenberger’s fell… Read More
Report: Melvin Guillard Pulled From WSOF 20
By FCF Staff
Melvin Guillard was scheduled to fight Ozzy Dugulubgov this Friday at World Series of Fighting 20, but according to reports, the promotion has pulled the UFC vet from the card.
The 32 year-old fighter, who was narrowly… Read More
Report: “Rampage” Jackson’s Bonuses, Salaries For Bellator Deal Disclosed in Complaint
By FCF Staff
Recently Bellator announced that it has launched a lawsuit against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, in an effort to prevent him from fighting for the UFC, and now the details of his contract with the promotion have been revealed.… Read More
Report: Dana White on Anderson Silva’s Failed Drug Test: “It Screwed Me Up’
By FCF Staff
Dana White hasn’t had much to say publicly about the recent news that Anderson Silva allegedly tested positive for steroids, but the UFC President has admitted that the scandal “screwed me up.”‘
Silva returned to the Octagon… Read More
Dana White Releases Statement Regarding Anderson Silva’s Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
On Tuesday, the UFC released a statement confirming that it has received word that Anderson Silva has allegedly tested positive for steroids, and now the promotion’s president Dana White, has made his own.
Recently, the following statement… Read More
Report: Deputy Attorney to Review Whether Jon Jones Lied at NSAC Hearing
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has been in the headlines the last couple of days due to the news that he’s tested positive for cocaine metabolites, but his issues regarding a recent hearing with the Nevada Commission aren’t over either.… Read More
WSOF 15 Weigh-Ins: Melvin Guillard Way Over Weight on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Melvin Guillard is scheduled to fight WSOF lightweight champ Justin Gaethje tomorrow night, but unless the UFC vet sheds several more pounds, the bout will be a non-title affair.
According to a tweet from the promotion, Guillard… Read More