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Report: Derek Brunson to Face Lorenz Larkin at UFC 176
By FCF Staff
After it was announced earlier that James Vick will take on Walmir Lazaro at UFC 176, it looks as though a middleweight bout between Lorenz Larkin and Derek Brunson is set for August 2nd.
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UFC FN 31: Brian Houston in as a Replacement, Fighting Derek Brunson
By FCF Staff
Due the reported withdrawal of Antonio Braga Neto from the UFC’s upcoming “Fight for the Troops III” card on November 6th, Brian Houston has been tapped to fight middleweight Derek Brunson. UFC FN 31 will be hosted… Read More
Report: Karlos Vemola Out of UFC 155, Derek Brunson Fighting Chris Leben
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 155 has undergone a change with less than two weeks to go before the card takes place on December 29th, as Derek Brunson is reportedly stepping in for the injured Karlos Vemola. The… Read More
Report: Derek Brunson Says Showtime Contract Prevented “Ultimate Fighter” Spot
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce middleweight Derek Brunson will not join head coach Greg Jackson and teammate Jon Jones on the latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, despite reportedly making the show. Filming for the latest season of TUF, which will feature… Read More
Report: Strikeforce’s “Jacare” Souza and Derek Brunson Agree to Aug. 18th Bout
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce middleweight champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has reportedly agreed to fight accomplished wrestler and prospect Derek Brunson at the promotion’s upcoming August 18th event in San Diego.
Although the bout has not been announced by Strikeforce,… Read More
shoFIGHT 20: Strikeforce Vet Derek Brunson Stepping in For Terry Martin
By FCF Staff
Just days before its latest event is set to take place this Saturday in Springfield, Missouri, shoFight has announced that Strikeforce middleweight Derek Brunson will replace Terry Martin against UFC vet Kendall Grove.
According to a press… Read More
Derek Brunson vs. Nate James Confirmed for Nov. 18th Strikeforce Challengers
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce continues to round out the line-up for its upcoming, November 18th card in Las Vegas, as the promotion has confirmed that Nate James will take on middleweight Derek Brunson at the event.
James (13-7-1)… Read More
UFC on FOX 27: “Jacare” Souza vs Derekn Brunson 2 – Joe Rogan Preview
UFC Vegas 22 Weigh-in Results: Brunson – Holland Official, Stoliarenko Out After Falling
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins are over, in advance of UFC Vegas 22, but the event included a frightening scene.
Bantamweight fighter Julija Stoliarenko fell two different times, during the weigh-ins, and as a result her bout with Julia Avila… Read More
Derek Hollands Tells Kevin Holland “See You Soon”, Following Latter’s Callout
By FCF Staff
Kevin Holland has made it clear Derek Brunson is one of the middleweight contenders he wants to fight, and the latter is calling on the UFC to make it happen.
Holland, who is coming off a brutal,… Read More
UFC 248: Edmen Shahbazyan Weighs-in on Derek Bruson Bout, Title Shot Implications
By FCF Staff
After winning his first four, UFC bouts, Edmen Shahbazyan believes a win at UFC 248 could move him into the title shot mix.
Following his first round, knockout win over Brad Tavares in November, Shahbazyan has been… Read More
UFC Fight Night 119 Weigh-In Results: Brunson & Machida Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the early weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 119 card, which will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In the main event, Lyoto Machida will take on fellow middleweight contender, Derek Brunson.
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UFC FN 35: Rockhold, Miller, Romero and Brunson Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold not only recorded his first Octagon win tonight at UFC Fight Night 35, but the decorated fighter also earned “Knockout of the Night” honors for his first round stoppage of Costas Philippou.
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UFC FN 35: Romero-Brunson, Pichel-Whitely Added
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 35 continues to near completion, as the promotion has confirmed two more bouts for the January 15th event in Duluth, Georgia.
At middleweight, Derek Brunson (11-2) will take on Yoel Romero… Read More
Brunson vs. “Jacare”, Bowling vs. Saffiedine Official For Aug. 18th Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Strikeforce has confirmed that middleweight prospect Derek Brunson will fight former champ “Jacare” Souza, and welterweight Roger Bowling will fight fellow contender Tarec Saffiedine at the promotion’s August 18th card.
The… Read More
PFL World Championship 2023 Results
By FCF Staff
The Professional Fighters League concluded its 2023 season on Friday, and six more championship belts were handed out.
Among the tournament winners, who also collect a $1 million dollar check, was Olivier Aubin-Mercier. The Canadian won the… Read More
UFC 290: Robert Whittaker Outlines Why Dricus Du Plessis is “Most Dangerous Fight to Date”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Robert Whittaker is a heavy favorite to record another victory this Saturday at UFC 290. But, the former middleweight champ insists the worst thing he could do, would be to underestimate his opponent, Dricus Du Plessis.
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UFC 285: Jones Cruises Through Gane, Grasso Upsets Shevchenko
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones was fighting for the first time in three years at UFC 285 on Saturday, but the former light-heavyweight champ had few difficulties getting through Ciryl Gane.
The controversial star laid claim to the vacant heavyweight… Read More
UFC 285 Weigh-in Results: Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane Official
By FCF Staff
Both title fights for Saturday’s UFC 285 card are moving ahead, following today’s weigh-ins in Las Vegas.
Former light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones came in at 248 pounds for his contest with the former interim heavyweight champ, Ciryl… Read More
Israel Adesanya versus Jared Cannonier set to headline UFC 276
By FCF Staff
The UFC officially announced during their live broadcast last Saturday that Israel Adesanya versus Jared Cannonier is set to headline UFC 276, which is scheduled for July 2nd. Bout will be contested for the middleweight(185lbs)title. Location will… Read More