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Report: Jimi Manuwa Training With Alexander Gustafsson to Prepare for “Shogun” Rua
By FCF Staff
As Jimi Manuwa gets set to fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 56 on November 8th, the British light-heavyweight has been enlisting the help of former foe, Alexander Gustafssson.
When Manuwa fights Rua early next… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman Promising to “Embarrass” Vitor Belfort in Upcoming Fight
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman isn’t typically known for making bold or aggressive statements, but the UFC middleweight champ isn’t holding back in terms of his next opponent, Vitor Belfort.
Weidman and Belfort were scheduled to fight at UFC 181… Read More
WSOF 14: All Luke Harris Wants is “Big Fights”, “Memorable Fights” Following Run on TUF Nations
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his run on TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia, Luke Harris has been booked for a pivotal bout, as the decorated grappler will take on UFC vet Jared Hamman at World Series of Fighting 14.… Read More
UFC Adds Luke Rockhold-Michael Bisping, “Shogun” Rua-Jimi Manuwa to Nov. 8th Cards
By FCF Staff
After extensive speculation as to when and if Michael Bisping will fight rival Luke Rockhold, the promotion has announced the two will battle November 8th in Sydney, Australia.
In addition, the UFC has confirmed that “Shogun” Rua… Read More
Report: Lyoto Machida Thinks Chris Weidman Can Battle KO Artist Vitor Belfort “Anywhere”
By FCF Staff
Due to Vitor Belfort’s feared striking skills, some observers believe Chris Weidman will have to take the challenger to the mat at UFC 181, but Lyoto Machida evidently isn’t one of them.
Weidman and Belfort are set… Read More
Vitor Belfort Awarded License by Nevada, Bout With Chris Weidman Targeted for UFC 181
By FCF Staff
After losing his title shot at UFC 173, it looks as though Vitor Belfort will finally get his long awaited bout with middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
Belfort, who recently admitted he tested for elevated levels of testosterone… Read More
UFC 175’s Lyoto Machida Talks Chris Weidman: “I Feel Very Comfortable Because I can Keep my Distance”
By FCF Staff
While Chris Weidman is the favourite heading into UFC 175 this weekend, the consensus opinion seems to be that his best chance for victory, is through taking Lyoto Machida to the mat. The reason being, of course,… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort-Chael Sonnen to Take Place at 185
By FCF Staff
Earlier this week Chael Sonnen relayed on “UFC Tonight” that his planned bout with Vitor Belfort will take place at light-heavyweight. According to new comments from UFC President Dana White, however, the July 5th fight will be… Read More
UFC 173: TJ Dillashaw Ends Renan Barao’s Reign as Bantamweight Champ
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 173 card in Las Vegas, which saw TJ Dillashaw end Renan Barao’s 33 fight undefeated streak, by stopping him in the fifth round.
In the co-main-event, Daniel Cormier… Read More
UFC 173 Weigh-In Results: Renan Barao and TJ Dillashaw set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC 173 card, which will go down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, bantamweight champion Renan Barao will take on Team… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua Robbed at Gunpoint in Brazil
By FCF Staff
Former UFC light-heavyweight champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is in the news, but not for anything the accomplished fighter did in the cage.
According to the fighter’s manager, Eduardo Alonso, Rua was recently mugged by four men holding… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Believes he Should Face Chris Weidman Next
By FCF Staff
Following the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s ban of TRT, and Vitor Belfort’s subsequent withdrawal from UFC 173, the latter says he’s ready for his title shot. Not only that, but the punishing middleweight believes he should face… Read More
Report: UFC FN 38 Averages Nearly One Million Viewers
By FCF Staff
MMA fans may not be accustomed to watching UFC events on Sunday nights, but it looks as though plenty of them tuned in to watch Dan Henderson battle “Shogun” Rua this past weekend.
UFC Fight Night 38,… Read More
UFC FN 38 Weigh-in Results: “Hendo” and “Shogun” set for Round II
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for the UFC’s latest Fight Night card tomorrow night in Natal, Brazil, which will see Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua battle for a second time.
Both of the decorated fighters… Read More
UFC FN 39: Michel Prazeres Stepping in for Gleison Tibau
By FCF Staff
The March 23rd, UFC Fight Night card in Natal, Brazil, has received a change, as the promotion has announced that Gleison Tibau has been forced to withdraw from the event. As a result, Michel Prazeres has agreed… Read More
Report: Rashad Evans Likely to Undergo Surgery For Injured Knee
By FCF Staff
After initial reports said Rashad Evans would only need a month or so to recover from the knee injury that pulled him from UFC 170, comes word that the fighter may need surgery after all.
According to… Read More
Report: Diego Brandao to Battle Will Chope Next
By FCF Staff
After getting knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 168 in December, former TUF winner Diego Brandao has reportedly been booked to fight Will Chope next.
The featherweight fight will take place at the upcoming, March 23rd… Read More
UFC 173: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Booked For May 24th Card
By FCF Staff
Not only will the UFC’s May 24th card in Las Vegas feature middleweight champion Chris Weidman taking on Vitor Belfort, but the promotion has confirmed Chael Sonnen will battle Wanderlei Silva at the event.
The venue for… Read More
Report: NSAC Chairperson Weighs in on Belfort’s TRT Exemption Prospects
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort has made it clear he intends to continue his testosterone replacement therapy in preparation for Chris Weidman, but a Nevada State Athletic Commission representative has conceded that may be a problem in that jurisdiction.
Belfort… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort to Apply For TUE Prior to Facing Weidman
By FCF Staff
Although Vitor Belfort has said he will fight UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman if he can’t undergo testosterone replacement therapy, the punishing striker still intends to undergo the controversial treatments.
Belfort has reportedly informed “UFC Tonight” that… Read More