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Anderson Silva Blasts “Almighty” Dana White For Matchmaking Decisions
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva continues to deliver verbal shots at the UFC and the promotion’s president, Dana White.
Recently Silva demanded that the UFC grant him a bout with Yoel Romero for an interim middleweight fight, after criticizing the… Read More
Anderson Silva’s Co-Manager Discusses Future of Former Champ
By FCF Staff
Despite Anderson Silva’s recent issues with the UFC, and the promotion’s refusal to have him fight Yoel Romero for an interim title, the legend’s co-manager believes “The Spider” is far from done.
Silva has been critical of… Read More
Anthony Johnson to Put “Rumble” Nickname Aside Following Retirement Announcement,
By FCF Staff
Following Anthony Johnson’s surprising retirement announcement this weekend at UFC 210, the 33 year-old is putting the “Rumble” nickname aside.
Johnson, who was submitted by light-heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier on Saturday, recently posted the following statement:
UFC 210: Anthony Johnson Says New Endeavour is Not “Better” Than Fighting, Just “Different”
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson sent a shock wave throughout MMA by announcing he’s retiring on Saturday night, but the feared striker says his new endeavour is not necessarily better than fighting.
Johnson made his surprising announcement after he was… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Says Title Shot “is The Only Fight For me Now”
By FCF Staff
After scoring a walk off, knockout win in the headliner of UFC Fight Night 107, Jimi Manuwa is calling for a shot at the light-heavyweight belt.
Manuwa floored Corey Anderson with a vicious, left hook, in the… Read More
UFC 210: Can It Deliver a Knock-Out Blow?
If you cast your mind back to each pay-per-view (PPV) event that has taken place as part of the WME-IMG era, you will recall a series of unmitigated disasters. UFC 209 was no exception to this rule, as lightweight… Read More
UFC 212: Kelvin Gastelum to Face Anderson Silva
By FCF Staff
After taking out Vitor Belfort at UFC Fight Night 106 last weekend, Kelvin Gastelum called for a fight with Anderson Silva, and the middleweight contender has received just that.
The UFC has announced that the two will… Read More
Report: Titan FC & Bellator Vet Desmond Green Booked For UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Former Titan FC champ and Bellator competitor Desmond Green has reportedly signed with the UFC, and will make his Octagon debut on April 8th.
The Buffalo News is reporting that Green will take on Josh Emmett at… Read More
UFC 210 Recevies Patrick Cote – Thiago Alves Bout
By FCF Staff
UFC 210 has received a fight between two of the promotion’s most experienced welterweights, as Patrick Cote will take on Thiago Alves.
The upcoming card will take place on April 8th in Buffalo, New York.
The 36… Read More
UFC 208: Miesha Tate Believes Anderson Silva’s Still “Got It”
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva has lost four of his last five fights, Miesha Tate believes the legendary fighter and former middleweight champ still remains a threat.
The 41 year-old Silva is returning to action tonight at UFC 208,… Read More
UFC 208: Anderson Silva Says Being “Best Man” is More Important Than “Best Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva is widely regarded to be the greatest fighter of all time, but the former middleweight champ says being the best father, friend and person possible, is more important.
Silva will take on fellow middleweight contender… Read More
Anthony Johnson Weighs-In on 205 Contenders, Says Misha Cirkunov is a “Beast”
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson will fight light-heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in April, but it sounds like “Rumble” is closely monitoring the career of Misha Cirkunov.
Johnson and Cormier will fight in the headliner of UFC 210, which will take… Read More
Anderson Silva Says He’d Vacate 185 Title, Rather Than Face “Jacare” Souza
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva hasn’t reclaimed the UFC’s middleweight title yet, but if the legend does, he says he’d vacate the belt before facing Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
Recently the UFC announced that Silva will take on fellow contender Derek… Read More
Anderson Silva – Derek Brunson Fight Added to UFC’s February Schedule
By FCF Staff
UFC 208 has received a very interesting, middleweight fight, as the promotion’s announced that former champion Anderson Silva will take on fellow contender, Derek Brunson.
The 41 year-old Silva (33-8) will be looking for his first win… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds to Jose Aldo, Says Fans Want to See Bout With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Following recent comments from Jose Aldo, whereby the renowned fighter inferred Khabib Nurmagomedov has turned down a bout with him, the lightweight contender has responded.
Aldo recently reported that he will not fight Max Holloway on February… Read More
UFC 206: Anthony Pettis Misses Weight For Interim 145 Title Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC 206 has been dealt another blow, as it’s being reported that Anthony Pettis has missed weight for his interim 145 title fight with Max Holloway.
According to reports, Pettis weighed in at 148 pounds this morning… Read More
Anthony Johnson’s Open to Bouts at Heavyweight While Waiting For 205 Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson wants to wait for the return of champion Daniel Cormier, before he fights at light-heavyweight again, but “Rumble” would fight at heavyweight in the interim.
Johnson was scheduled to fight Cormier at UFC 206, December… Read More
Report: Max Holloway And Anthony Pettis to Battle For Interim 145 Title at UFC 206
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Daniel Cormier has withdrawn from his UFC 206 bout with Anthony Johnson, it’s being reported that Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis will battle for an interim 145 title at the event.
Holloway and… Read More
Jon Jones Suspended For One Year, Fighter Releases Statement
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has reportedly been suspended for one year by an arbitration panel, as a result of the USADA’s flag for an anti-doping violation this past summer.
Jones was flagged by USADA just a couple of days… Read More
UFC 206 Receives Max Holloway vs. Anthony Pettis
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 206 has received a pivotal, featherweight fight, as the promotion has announced that Anthony Pettis will take on Max Holloway.
The upcoming, December 10th card will take place at the Air Canada Centre… Read More