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UFC FN 136: Aleksei Oleinik Subs Mark Hunt
By FCF Staff
The headliner for UFC Fight Night 136 was billed as a striker vs. grappler contest, and the grappler emerged as the winner.
Aleksei Oleinik took on legendary slugger Mark Hunt the in main event, and early… Read More
UFC FN 136: Mairbek Taisumov’s “Tired of Asking For The Top 15”
By FCF Staff
Although Mairbek Taisumov has won five straight bouts, the lightweight hasn’t landed a top 15 ranked opponent, and the Russian fighter’s evidently tired of it.
Since joining the UFC in 2014, Taisumov (26-5) has now gone 6-1,… Read More
UFC FN 136 Weigh-In Results: Two Fighters Miss Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 136, which will take place tomorrow in Moscow, Russia.
In the headliner, Mark Hunt will face fellow heavyweight contender, Aleksei Oleinik.
Mairbek Taisumov came in multiple pounds… Read More
Fighting in UFC a Dream Come True for M-1 Challenge MW Champ Artem Frolov
By Press Release
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (September 5, 2018) – Fighting in the UFC is a dream come true for undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), who will make his UFC debut September 15, fighting on… Read More
Report: Fabricio Werdum & Alexey Oleynik to Fight at UFC’s Debut Card in Russia
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that it will hold its first ever event in Moscow, Russia, September 15th, and now it’s being reported Fabricio Werdum and Alexey Oleynik will fight in the headliner.
The match-up is being reported by… Read More
UFC Announces Debut Event in Russia
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will hold its first ever event in Russia this year, as the promotion’s announced a Fight Night card will take place on September 15th in Moscow. The event will be hosted by the… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib Nurmagomedov Tells Conor McGregor “We Have to Fight”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov is calling for a bout with Georges St-Pierre, after winning the UFC’s lightweight title, but he also understands he’s on a collision course with Conor McGregor.
Nurmagomedov won the 155 title last night by working… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Reportedly Booked For Upcoming, Open Workout in Moscow
By FCF Staff
There’s been no news as to when Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight next, but it’s been reported the undefeated lightweight is going to participate in an April 1st, open workout.
Nurmagomedov was scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson for… Read More
M-1 Global’s Kogan Pressuring UFC’s White for Fedor vs. Velasquez
By FCF Staff
Now that Fedor Emelianenko has ended his three fight losing skid, by dominating Jeff Monson for a unanimous decision win in Moscow this past weekend, the fighter’s management and M-1 Global is once again knocking on the… Read More
M-1 Challenge 98: Bruno Blindado Silva Takes MW Title From Artem Frolov
By Press Release
CHELYABINSK, Russia (November 5, 2018) — Fists were flying last Friday night at M-1 Challenge 98 as ten of 12 fights ended prematurely, eight by way of knockout punches and two submissions, highlighted by Brazilian mixed-martial-arts veteran… Read More
Growing Russia vs. Brazil MMA Rivalry Continues: Artem Frolov – Bruno Blindado Silva For M-1 Challenge Middleweight Championship
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SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (October 9, 2018) – The growing mixed-martial-arts rivalry between Russian and Brazilian fighters continues November 2, when undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov throws-down with leading challenger Bruno Blindado Silva, in the M-1… Read More
Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko Outlines Why Timothy Johnson Was “The Obvious Choice” For Next Opponent
By FCF Staff
Not everyone seems to be on board with Bellator’s decision to book Timothy Johnson against Fedor Emelianenko this weekend. But, recently the legendary heavyweight explained why for him, Johnson was the right choice.
Emelianenko will battle Johnson… Read More
Bellator 268: Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight
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The highly anticipated BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Semifinals event has become even more stacked, adding a 155-pound bout between two former world champions when No. 3 ranked lightweight Benson Henderson (28-10) squares up against Brent… Read More
Bellator Announces Fedor Emelianenko – Timothy Johnson Fight
By FCF Staff
After recently announced that Fedor Emelianenko would compete at an upcoming Bellator event in Moscow, the promotion has now confirmed his opponent.
‘The Last Emperor’ will take on UFC veteran Timothy Johnson at the October 23rd card, which… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Thought Conor McGregor Would be “Mentally Tougher”
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor and some of his supporters have argued the star provided Khabib Nurmagomedov a solid test at UFC 229, the undefeated fighter has a very different take.
The rivals fought in October, 2018, and Nurmagomedov submitted the… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Father Reportedly in Coma
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov had been hospitalized in Dagestan.
Now, it’s being reported that the renowned coach has been transported to a medical facility in Moscow, and that he has fallen… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Conor McGregor Needs to Win “10 Fights in a Row” to Earn Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has repeatedly said a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov will go very differently than their bout last year. But, according to recent comments the champion Nurmagomedov made, McGregor is a long way out from securing another… Read More
Conor McGregor Announces Octagon Return Set For Jan. 18, Donald Cerrone is Front-Runner According to Report
By FCF Staff
While attending a sponsor’s event today in Moscow, Russia, Conor McGregor announced he’s going to fight again on January 18th, but did not say against who. Since then. however, it’s been reported Donald Cerrone is currently the… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Conor McGregor Needs to “Earn His Place”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor continues to drive for a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the UFC’s lightweight champ has once again, told the star he needs to earn another shot at the 155 title.
Ever since Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor… Read More
Kevin Lee Planning Return to 155, Says Bout With Islam Makhachev “Sounds Good”
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee isn’t planning to continue fighting at welterweight after all, as “The Motown Phenom” has decided to return to the lightweight division. In addition, Lee is hoping to lock up a bout with rising lightweight, Islam… Read More