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Scott Coker Says More Signings Coming For Bellator, Fighters “Want to See What Their Value Is”
By FCF Staff
Bellator is making headlines today after signing Benson Henderson to a contract, and according to the promotion’s president Scott Coker, the move is the “tip of the iceberg”.
Henderson has elected to sign with Bellator, after he… Read More
Nick Diaz Says What Brother Nate Gets Paid to Fight “Makes me Sick”
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz is understandably happy that his brother Nate decisioned Michael Johnson at UFC on FOX 17, but he’s let it be known that he’s very displeased with what his sibling was paid for the bout.
Recently… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Rafael dos Anjos Storms Through Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
The first lightweight title defense for Rafael dos Anjos ended very quickly and impressively, as the well rounded fighter needed less than two minutes to stop Donald Cerrone.
Dos Anjos punished Cerrone early on into the UFC… Read More
UFC on FOX 17 Weigh-In Results: dos Anjos And Cerrone Hit Their Marks, Oliveira And Castillo Over on First Attempts
By FCF Staff
The lightweight championship fight for UFC on FOX 17 is official, following today’s weigh-ins, but two fighters came in overweight on their first attempts.
The lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos and Donald Cerrone will fight in Saturday’s… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Watch The Official Weigh-Ins Beginning at 4 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s last event for 2015 will take place tomorrow in Orlando, Florida, and you can catch the weigh-ins for them, right here today, at 4 PM/ET.
UFC on FOX 17 will be headlined by a… Read More
UFC 193’s Stefan Struve Outlines Why Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is “as Tough as They Come”
By FCF Staff
Stefan Struve will fight Jake Rosholt at UFC 193 this weekend, and he will do so, having defeated one of the greatest heavyweights in his last outing.
In August, Struve took on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and handed… Read More
Bellator 145: Bobby Lashley vs. James Thompson Latest Addition
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (September 25, 2015) – This past June, fans in St. Louis were deprived of a highly anticipated heavyweight rematch between Bobby “The Dominator” Lashley (13-2) and James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-14, 1… Read More
UFC 191: Frank Mir is Taking it “Fight by Fight”, Not Looking Forward
By FCF Staff
Earlier this year more than a few people were calling for Frank Mir to retire, but as the decorated heavyweight gets ready to face Andrei Arlovski tonight, that’s all changed.
In February, Mir incurred his fourth straight… Read More
Report: Andrei Arlovski vs. Frank Mir in The Works
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Andrei Arlovski has been removed from the title shot picture, for now, as according to a new report, the UFC is hoping to have the heavyweight fight Frank Mir next.
Following Arlovski’s stoppage… Read More
UFC FN 68: Ben Rothwell “Can’t Put a Price Tag” on What He’s Gained Through Running His Own Gym
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC Fight Night 68 tomorrow night, Ben Rothwell has some notable momentum behind him, and the heavyweight credits much of that to what he’s received from owning his own gym.
Rothwell has been booked to… Read More
UFC FN 68: Matt Mitrione Believes He’ll be in “The Better Spot” When Exchanges With Ben Rothwell Unfold
By FCF Staff
One of the promising bouts for UFC Fight Night 68 will feature Matt Mitrione and Ben Rothwell, who are both heavyweight contenders, and extremely heavy handed fighters.
Mitrione (9-3) is riding a three fight winning streak heading… Read More
Roy Nelson And Josh Barnett to Coach “Road to UFC: Japan”, Fighting in September
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has unveiled plans for a new reality based show, and Josh Barnett and Roy Nelson will be steering the program’s ship.
The promotion has announced that “Road to UFC: Japan” will feature eight… Read More
UFC’s Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to Face Stefan Struve Next
By FCF Staff
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been booked for his next bout, as the legendary fighter will battle Stefan Struve at UFC 190 on August 1st.
The fight will mark the first time Nogueira (34-9-1) has fought since April,… Read More
Brock Lesnar Announces New WWE Deal, Says “Legacy in The Octagon” is Over
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar has announced that he’s signed a new deal with the WWE, and that he’s closed the book on his MMA career.
For months now, there’s been widespread speculation about the future of Lesnar, and… Read More
UFC 185: Rafael dos Anjos Ends The Reign of Anthony Pettis
By FCF Staff
UFC 185 saw two championship belts change hands, as Anthony Pettis and Carla Esparza were defeated by Rafael dos Anjos and Joanna Jedrzejczyk respectively.
Dos Anjos blended his striking, wrestling and grappling together brilliantly against Pettis, and went… Read More
UFC 185 Weigh-In Results: Headliners Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
UFC 185 will take place tomorrow night in Dallas, Texas, and all of the competitors, except one, made weight on their initial attempts.
Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis came in at 155 pounds for his main event bout… Read More
UFC 184: Dana White Comments on Brock Lesnar’s Attendance
By FCF Staff
Speculation as to whether Brock Lesnar is returning to the Octagon was spiked by his attendance at UFC 184 yesterday, but Dana White says there’s nothing new to report, about the former heavyweight champ.
Lesnar remains under… Read More
UFC FN 68: Dan Henderson-Tim Boetsch, Matt Mitrione-Ben Rothwell Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC has booked three more bouts for its June 6th event in New Orleans, including a middleweight fight between the legendary Dan Henderson and Tim Boetsch.
The 44 year-old Henderson (30-13) is looking to get back… Read More
UFC FN 61: Frank Mir Confident Resurgence Ahead After Taking Year Off
By FCF Staff
Frank Mir will return to action for the first time in over a year tonight, and although he’s lost four straight, the former UFC champ believes he remains a top tier, heavyweight.
Following his decision loss to… Read More
Report: Brock Lesnar Could Stay With WWE Due to Concerns Regarding Concussions
By FCF Staff
In December, it was reported that sources within pro-wrestling’s WWE believed that Brock Lesnar was considering a return to the UFC, but a new report says that may not be the case.
Since Lesnar’s current WWE contract… Read More