Search Results for: Jon Jones
Report: Lyoto Machida Thinks Chris Weidman Can Battle KO Artist Vitor Belfort “Anywhere”
By FCF Staff
Due to Vitor Belfort’s feared striking skills, some observers believe Chris Weidman will have to take the challenger to the mat at UFC 181, but Lyoto Machida evidently isn’t one of them.
Weidman and Belfort are set… Read More
Report: Glover Teixeira to Battle Phil Davis at UFC 179
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC 179 will feature a bout between two light-heavyweight contenders, as Glover Teixeira will reportedly battle Phil Davis at the event.
The card is set for October 25th at the Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio… 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
UFC 178: Conor McGregor to Battle Dustin Poirier, Event Headed to MGM Grand Garden Arena
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier quickly volunteered to face Conor McGregor next, following the latter’s win at UFC FN 46, and the featherweight has got his wish.
The UFC has announced the two will square off, September 27th at UFC… Read More
UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Wins “Best Female Athlete” ESPY
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey has added another accolade to her decorated resume, as the UFC bantamweight champ was awarded “Best Female Athlete” at the 2014 ESPYs.
Rousey, who was also nominated for “Best Fighter”, beat out basketball players Maya Moore,… Read More
UFC 178: Patrick Cote Versus Stephen Thompson Booked
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 178 continues to fill out, as welterweights Patrick Cote and Stephen Thompson have verbally agreed to fight at the September 27th event.
The card will be take place in Las Vegas, Nevada; however,… Read More
UFC Vet Brandon Vera Signs With ONE FC
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Brandon Vera will begin the next chapter of his decade plus career with ONE FC.
The Asian based promotion has announced that it has signed the 36 year-old fighter to a new deal; however, no… Read More
UFC 178: Cat Zingano Returning to Fight Amanda Nunes
By FCF Staff
Cat Zingano finally has her next fight booked, but the number one contender will not face UFC bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey.
The promotion has announced that the 8-0 fight will take on Amanda Nunes at UFC 178… Read More
UFC 178: Dominick Cruz Returning to Fight Takeya Mizugaki
By FCF Staff
After spending well over two years on the sidelines, Dominick Cruz has been booked for his next fight, as the former bantamweight champ will fight Takeya Mizugaki on September 27th.
The fight will be part of UFC… Read More
UFC 178: Tim Kennedy to Battle Yoel Romero
By FCF Staff
UFC 178 has picked up a compelling, middleweight fight, as the promotion has announced Tim Kennedy will face fellow contender Yoel Romero at the September 27th event.
The upcoming card will go down in Las Vegas, Nevada,… Read More
UFC Vet Matt Hamill Says Injury Forcing Permanent Retirement
By FCF Staff
After attempting a comeback, UFC veteran Matt Hamill has announced that he’s retiring from professional mixed-martial-arts for good.
Hamill hung up the gloves in 2011, but returned in 2012 and decisioned Roger Hollett, before he was defeated… Read More
Dana White Says Scott Coker “a Much Better Fit” for Bellator, Takes Another Jab at Bjorn Rebney
By FCF Staff
The MMA world is still buzzing after Bellator announced this week that founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney was stepping down, and that former Strikeforce head Scott Coker will be president.
Dana White recently sat down with… Read More
UFC’s Alistair Overeem Inks Deal With New Management Team
By FCF Staff
After departing from the Blackzilians to join team Jackson-Winkeljohn in Albuquerque, Alistair Overeem has also signed with a new management team.
First Round Management, which is led by CEO Malki Kawa, announced that it will be representing… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier to Undergo Knee Surgery in Early July
By FCF Staff
After taking some time to assess what steps he should take to repair his injured knee, Daniel Cormier has reportedly opted to undergo surgery.
A recent MRI revealed that Cormier has a significant tear in his LCL,… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier Undecided on Knee Surgery After MRI Results
By FCF Staff
Now that the UFC has booked a rematch between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson, Daniel Cormier has some time to decide whether he wants to undergo knee surgery.
Recently the light-heavyweight contender had a MRI done on… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier Offers to Fight Alexander Gustafsson for an Interim Title
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones continues to negotiate a new deal with the UFC, and Alexander Gustafsson waits to see when he’ll fight for the title, Daniel Cormier has offered up his services.
Gustafsson has been publicly calling on… Read More
UFC 173: Renan Barao is “Happy” to be Included in Best Pound-for-Pound Debate
By FCF Staff
Renan Barao may not have the drawing power of Ronda Rousey or Georges St-Pierre in North America, but the UFC bantamweight champ continues to entrench himself as one of the sport’s best.
In the lead-up to this… Read More
Glover Teixeira Avoids Surgery After UFC 172 Loss
By FCF Staff
After it was initially reported that Glover Teixeira would have to undergo shoulder surgery, following his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 172, it looks as though that’s not the case.
The light-heavyweight contender, who lost via… Read More
Dana White Says Matt Brown is “Becoming Big Star”, but Hector Lombard, Not Johny Hendricks Could be Next
By FCF Staff
Some fans and observers may not be sold on Matt Brown’s title shot request just yet, but there’s no question that the noted finisher is closing in on one fast. Thanks to a six fight… Read More
Report: Glover Teixeira to Undergo Shoulder Surgery After UFC 172 Loss
By FCF Staff
Glover Teixeira not only dropped a clear cut, decision loss to Jon Jones at UFC 172 last weekend, but the punishing fighter reportedly incurred a torn labrum early in the fight.
Following the April 26th event, John… Read More