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“Shogun” Rua and “Hendo” On Weight for UFC 139
By FCF Staff
While Tom Lawlor dressed as Steve Seagal may be what most people will remember from today’s UFC 139 weigh-ins in San Jose, several of the card’s competitors failed to make weight on their initial attempts.
Lightweight Shamar… Read More
Alex Soto Stepping into Fight Michael McDonald at UFC 139
Undefeated bantamweight Alex Soto has agreed to step in for the injured Johnny Eduardo and will fight Michael McDonald at UFC 139 on November 19th. The UFC announced the change today, however, the nature of
Broughton and Baczynski Injury Replacements for UFC 138, 139
By FCF Staff
Just a few weeks before the Ultimate Fighting Championship will begin its November schedule, the promotion’s UFC 138 and UFC 139 cards have undergone changes. The company announced today that both heavyweight Oli Thompson and welterweight John… Read More
Pace vs. Torres, McDonald vs. Eduardo Added to UFC 139
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added two bantamweight tilts to its upcoming November 19th card in San Jose, as Nick Pace will meet former WEC champ Miguel Torres, and Michael McDonald will square off with Johnny… Read More
UFC 139 Presser Notes: Silva Acknowledges Back Against the Wall vs. Le
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship set up shop today in San Jose’s San Pedro Square Market to host a press conference in advance of the promotion’s upcoming November 19th card in the California city.
In attendance were… Read More
Vitor Belfort Injured, Wanderlei Silva to Fight Cung Le at UFC 139
By FCF Staff
Just days after it was announced that Vitor Belfort would face former Strikeforce star Cung Le at the upcoming November 19th, UFC 139 card in San Jose, Belfort has been forced to withdraw from the event… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Jeff Monson Scheduled for Nov. 20th
By FCF Staff
The previously announced M-1 Global tilt between Fedor Emelianenko and Jeff Monson will take place November 20th, in Moscow, Russia. The bout’s date and location were announced on Emelianenko’s (pictured) official Twitter account today.
The 34… Read More
Although Jeff Monson vs. Fedor Emelianenko Likely, Bout and Date Not Yet Official
By FCF Staff
Although Jeff Monson reported to the MMA world via his Twitter account that he will be Fedor Emelianenko’s next opponent, the heavyweight bout is not official just yet. Sources close to M-1 Global have told FCF… Read More
Jeff Monson Says November 12th Bout with Fedor Emelianenko “Confirmed”
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko’s next bout will take place November 12th in Russia versus well traveled veteran and decorated grappler Jeff Monson, according to a post on the latter’s official Twitter account. Monson’s ‘tweet’, which said a bout… Read More
Recovering Vladimir Matyushenko Seeking Bouts with Tito Ortiz or “Lil” Nog
By Kelsey Mowatt
After abruptly knocking out Jason Brilz at UFC 129 in April, and now on the mend from an injury which forced his withdrawal from an August 6th bout with Alexander Gustafsson, Vladimir Matyushenko is looking to… Read More
Cesar Gracie: “Jake’s Going to Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following the news Tuesday that Jake Shields has suffered the loss of his father and manager Jack Shields, speculation has continued as to whether the welterweight would still fight Jake Ellenberger as scheduled September17th. Shields’s long… Read More
Cavalcante vs. Romero, Kyle vs. de Lima Added to Sept. 10th Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, September 10th, “Strikeforce Heavyweight World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov” event now has eight fights confirmed, as the promotion has announced that Rafael Cavalcante will meet Yoel Romero and Mike Kyle will fight Marcos… Read More
M-1 Global’s Evgeni Kogan Talks Fedor’s Future, Says White’s Criticisms are “Laughable”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Fedor Emelianenko was handed his third consecutive loss by Dan Henderson on July 30th, which led to his exit from Strikeforce soon after, the news Monday that the former Pride champion was not… Read More
Breaking: Fedor Emelianenko Not Retiring, Fighting this Fall
By FCF Staff
Despite incurring three consecutive losses, the former Pride heavyweight champ Fedor Emelianenko is not ready to retire. According to a press release sent out today from the veteran’s management group, M-1 Global, Emelianenko has… Read More
Update: M-1 Global Rep Says Showtime Contract Still in Place for Fedor Emelianenko
By FCF Staff
After UFC President Dana White informed reporters earlier today in Philadelphia that Fedor Emelianeko was going to be released from Strikeforce, one of the heavyweight’s representatives is claiming that Zuffa has no agreement with… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko To Be Cut From Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko will not be given an opportunity to end his three fight losing streak anytime soon in Strikeforce as, according to reports, the former Pride champion has been released by the promotion.
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Fedor Emelianenko to Make Decision on Future Soon
By FCF Staff
Following his stoppage loss to Dan Henderson in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, last night, Fedor Emelianenko remained non-committal as to whether the decorated Russian heavyweight will continue to fight after recording three straight defeats.
According… Read More
“JZ” Cavalcante vs. Lyle Beerbohm Official for July 30th
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce has announced that two of its more accomplished lightweights Gesias “JZ” Cavalcanate and Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm (pictured) will fight at the promotion’s upcoming July 30th, “Fedor vs. Henderson” event in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The… Read More
Daley vs. Woodley, Smith vs. Saffiedine Official for July 30th
By FCF Staff
Paul Daley will look to halt Tyron Woodley’s rise up the welterweight rankings on July 30th, as Showtime has confirmed that the two will fight at Strikeforce’s upcoming “Fedor vs. Henderson” event. The network… Read More
Kennedy Eager to Fight Lawler; Concerns Remain Over Future Opponents
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Strikeforce recently announced that Tim Kennedy is getting his wish, a July 30th bout with Robbie Lawler, the middleweight contender isn’t celebrating wildly just yet. According to Kennedy, calling out Lawler was a… Read More