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Alexander Gustafsson Says UFC Has Promised Him Title Shot, But Willing to Fight in the Interim
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson has made it clear he wants the title shot he was initially booked for at UFC 178, but now that it’s been promised, the light-heavyweight says he’ll fight in the interim.
After Gustafsson was forced… Read More
Anthony Johnson Calls out Fellow UFC Contender Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson may be set on waiting for another shot at the UFC light-heavyweight belt, but Anthony Johnson has started to pressure the contender to fight him first.
Recently, Johnson expressed an interest in fighting Ryan Bader… Read More
Report: Luke Rockhold Versus Lyoto Machida Being “Discussed”
By FCF Staff
While middleweight contenders Lyoto Machida and Luke Rockhold wait to see who they will fight next, a new report says the top ranked fighters could face each other.
FOX Sports commentator, and light-heavyweight Daniel Cormier, announced on… Read More
Report: Anthony Johnson Hoping to Face Ryan Bader Next, Then Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Recently UFC President Dana White relayed that a bout between Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson makes a lot of sense, but the latter is evidently hoping to face Ryan Bader first.
Johnson, who quickly put away Antonio… Read More
UFC Champ Jon Jones Releases Post Surgery Vids
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has reportedly undergone successful knee surgery, and now the renowned fighter will begin the recovery process.
Jones has released two, short videos on Instagram following the surgery, which postponed his fight with… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Alexander Gustafsson “Will Probably Fight Again” Prior to Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although Alexander Gustafsson and his camp don’t want him to fight again unless it’s for the light-heavyweight crown, UFC President Dana White evidently has other ideas.
Recently Gustafsson made it be know that he believes he should… Read More
UFC 178 Receives Donald Cerrone vs. Bobby Green, James Krause vs. Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
After losing Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier, UFC 178 has received a compelling lightweight fight, as Donald Cerrone will take on Bobby Green. The 155 pound fight will be the September 27th card’s co-headliner, as Demetrious Johnson… Read More
UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Eyeing January 3rd Title Defense
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen when and who Ronda Rousey will fight again, the UFC Bantamweight Champion has relayed one date that is peaking her interest.
Rousey–who is recovering from knee surgery–appeared on the latest edition… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Wants Jon Jones Next in Wake of Injury: “It Was My Fight to Begin With”
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken Alexander Gustafsson to weigh-in on the news that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will now fight on January 3rd, and the light-heavyweight contender doesn’t seem happy about it.
Gustafsson was originally set to… Read More
Jon Jones Returns Fire at Alexander Gustafsson After Latter Comments on Champ’s Cut
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier told Jon Jones that posting pictures of a cut he’s incurred in training wasn’t wise, and now fellow contender Alexander Gustafsson has also weighed in.
Gustafsson, who was scheduled to rematch Jones on September 27th… Read More
UFC 178: Jon Tuck vs. Kevin Lee Added to Line-up
By FCF Staff
UFC 178 has received its ninth bout, as lightweight Jon Tuck will fight Kevin Lee at the September 27th event.
The upcoming card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and will… Read More
UFC 178: Bobby Green to Fight Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken Bobby Green and Jorge Masvidal long to land a new scrap, as following their victories at UFC on FOX 12, the promotion has announced they’ll square off on September 27th.
The lightweight fight will… Read More
Report: Lightweight Josh Thomson Believes Heavier Fighters Not as Good, “They Start Being One-Dimensional”
By FCF Staff
As Josh Thomson gets ready to face Bobby Green at UFC on FOX 12 this Saturday, the lightweight is likely raising eyebrows throughout MMA, with comments he’s made about heavier weight classes.
The veteran fighter, who trains… Read More
UFC FN 45: Donald Cerrone Willing to Fight “Anybody, I Don’t Care”, After Latest Stoppage Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Donald Cerrone might not be the first name that comes to people’s minds, when asked to name one of MMA’s biggest stars, “Cowboy’s” fanbase continues to grow. After all, not only has Cerrone entrenched… Read More
UFC 175: Chris Weidman Confident He’ll Finish “The Dragon” and Prevent a Second Machida Era
By Kelsey Mowatt
At a time when the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s schedule does not include big draws like Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre and now Chael Sonnen, comes an event that will feature a potential superstar in Chris Weidman.… Read More
UFC’s Dan Henderson Says Imminent Return to Middleweight “Not True”
By FCF Staff
Despite speculation, and a recent report, that Dan Henderson is returning to middleweight for his next bout, the 43 year-old legend says nothing has been determined regarding his next fight.
Henderson, who was choked out by light-heavyweight… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Says Relationship With UFC in “Healthy Spot”, But Argues Promotion Used “Bullying Technique”
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones has signed off to fight Alexander Gustafsson, and is apparently in a good place with the UFC, the light-heavyweight weight champ isn’t happy about how things led to the rematch.
Not long ago, the… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Kyle Kingsbury to Face Patrick Cummins
By FCF Staff
Kyle Kingsbury will step into the Octagon, for the first time in nearly two years on July 26th, when he takes on Patrick Cummins.
The light-heavyweight fight will be part of UFC on FOX 12, which will… Read More
Report: Jon Jones’ Manager Doesn’t Believe Champ is Turning “Heel”
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones continues to reign as UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion, and furthers his impressive legacy, he’s also taken plenty of fire from critics in recent months. So much so, a narrative has been created, questioning whether the… Read More
Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson II Booked for September 27th
By FCF Staff
After much speculation and discussion, as to who Jon Jones would end up fighting next, the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight champ will indeed rematch Alexander Gustafsson.
Jones publicly confirmed recently that his wish was to… Read More