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Alistair Overeem and Anthony Johnson Continue War of Words, Latter Accuses Heavyweight of Ducking JDS
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem may be scheduled to fight Ben Rothwell this Friday at UFC Fight Night 50, but the heavyweight’s war of words with former teammate Anthony Johnson is making headlines.
After news surfaced that Jon Jones had… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson Doesn’t See Reward in Fighting Anthony Johnson
By FCF Staff
Although Dana White believes a fight between Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson makes sense, and the latter has called for the bout, the light-heavyweight doesn’t appear to be interested.
In a recent interview with the Swedish publication… 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 FN 47’s Ryan Bader: “I’m the Best Fighter I’ve Ever Been”, Says OSP is in for a “Rude Awakening”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Ryan Bader has come up short against several of the UFC’s top tier, light-heavyweights, but the powerful fighter promises “Darth’s” best days are ahead.
As Bader heads into his UFC Fight Night main event… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Robbie Lawler, Matt Brown,Dennis Bermudez and Anthony Johnson Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Although many didn’t expect Matt Brown and Robbie Lawler to fight for five rounds, the two did engage in a memorable fight as expected, and earned “Fight of the Night” honors at UFC on FOX 12.
Lawler… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Robbie Lawler Ends Matt Brown’s Title Shot Run
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler will get a chance to avenge his loss to reigning welterweight champ Johny Hendricks, as the vet worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Matt Brown at UFC on FOX 12.
Here… Read More
Bellator Signs UFC and PRIDE Vet Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
By FCF Staff
Bellator has added another UFC veteran to its roster, as the promotion has announced it has signed light-heavyweight Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou to a contract.
The 30 year-old fighter, who scored knockout wins over Ricardo Arona and Antonio… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Daron Cruickshank to Battle Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 12 has picked up a notable lightweight fight, as Daron Cruickshank will take on Jorge Masvidal at the July 26th card.
The upcoming event will be hosted by the SAP Center in San Jose,… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Dennis Bermudez vs. Clay Guida Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC on FOX 12 has received a notable featherweight fight, as Dennnis Bermudez will battle fellow, top ten ranked contender Clay Guida.
The July 26th event will be hosted by the San Jose’s SAP… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Josh Thomson to Battle Michael Johnson
By FCF Staff
Michael Johnson has been hoping for a bout with a top contender, and the UFC has announced that the lightweight will face the #3 ranked, Josh Thomson on July 26th.
The fight will be part of UFC… Read More
Report: Rashad Evans Likely to Undergo Surgery For Injured Knee
By FCF Staff
After initial reports said Rashad Evans would only need a month or so to recover from the knee injury that pulled him from UFC 170, comes word that the fighter may need surgery after all.
According to… Read More
UFC 170: Rashad Evans to Face Daniel Cormier in Headliner
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier has consistently relayed that he wants to fight a top 205’er in his light-heavyweight debut, and the former heavyweight will get just that. Former champ Rashad Evans announced during his UFC FN 33 commentating duties… Read More
Rashad Evans Says Daniel Cormier Could be Next
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier continues to prepare for his light-heavyweight debut, and although it remains to be seen who the highly regarded fighter will face, Rashad Evans says it could be him.
According to multiple reports, Evans relayed on… Read More
After UFC 167 Win, Evans Interested in Facing Gustafsson or Teixeira
By FCF Staff
After suffering a unanimous decision and disappointing loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira earlier this year, former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans has rebounded with consecutive wins and is hoping to face a top contender next.
While speaking to… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Booked to Fight Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Following his third consecutive win under the UFC banner at Fight Night 30 last month, Jimi Manuwa has been booked to fight the promotion’s #1 light-heavyweight contender, Alexander Gustasfsson. “Poster Boy” is stepping in for the injured… Read More
Opinion: Daniel Cormier Keeps the Drama Flowing
By Michael Hatamoto
Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion Daniel Cormier looks forward to dropping down to the UFC light-heavyweight division, chasing a possible title shot in 2014.
I am tired of all the drama surrounding Cormier over the past year… Read More
UFC 167: Chael Sonnen Versus Rashad Evans Confirmed
By FCF Staff
Not long after Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans agree to fight publicly, the UFC has confirmed the two will meet on November 16th as Sonnen initially proposed. The light-heavyweight bout will take place at UFC 167, which… Read More
Opinion: Bring On Chael Sonnen vs. Rashad Evans
By Michael Hatamoto
A potential fight matchup between former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and perennial contender Chael Sonnen is expected for some time later this year.
I don’t care if this fight takes place at… Read More
UFC 161 Winner Rashad Evans: “I Would Love to Get a Shot at Jon Jones Again”
Mentions Glover Teixeira As Possible Future Opponent
By Kelsey Mowatt
Rashad Evans may not have gone out and blown Dan Henderson out of the cage… Read More
UFC 161: Rashad Evans Gets By Dan Henderson, Stipe Miocic Outscores Roy Nelson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 161 Saturday night in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which saw former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans get by the legendary Dan Henderson with a split decision win in the main event. With the victory,… Read More