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GLORY 46: Fight Card Finalized For Mainland China Card
By Press Release
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – The fight cards for GLORY 46 China and GLORY 46 SuperFight Series have been finalized, setting the stage for the promotion’s historic event in mainland China on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Multiple-time… Read More
Report: Complaint Filed Against Roy Nelson, Following UFC FN 96 Incident
By FCF Staff
Roy Nelson is reportedly facing disciplinary action for his UFC Fight Night 96 incident with “Big” John McCarthy, as an official complain has reportedly been filed against the heavyweight fighter.
Immediately after Nelson’s September 24th bout with… Read More
Dana White Says Roy Nelson “Needs to be Buried”, Following Incident With “Big” John McCarthy”
By FCF Staff
Following Roy Nelson’s post-fight incident with referee “Big” John McCarthy at UFC FN 95 last weekend, Dana White believes the Brazilian Commission should throw the book at “Big Country”.
After Nelson knocked out Antonio Silva at the… Read More
UFC FN 95: Cris “Cyborg” Cruises to Another Win
By FCF Staff
Although Cris “Cyborg” Justino was unable to score a first round finish, the renowned fighter dominated Lina Lansberg at UFC FN 95 and took her out in the second round.
After landing a vicious flurry of punches… Read More
UFC FN 95: Cris “Cyborg” Makes Weight For Saturday’s Headliner
By FCF Staff
Cris “Cyborg’s” weight has been a much discussed topic during the last few days, but the renowned fighter has reportedly made weight for her UFC Fight Night 95 bout with Lina Lansberg.
Earlier in the week, the… Read More
UFC 200: Mark Hunt Warns Brock Lesnar “I Ain’t no Part Time Fighter”
By FCF Staff
On Monday, Brock Lesnar revealed that his opponent at UFC 200 will be Mark Hunt, and the heavy handed fighter has already sent a warning to the former heavyweight champ.
On July 9th, Lesnar (5-3) will be… Read More
UFC FN 87 Weigh-In Results: Andrei Arlovski And Alistair Overeem Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 87, which will take place tomorrow in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
In the main event, Alistair Overeem will take on fellow heavyweight contender, Andrei Arlovski.
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UFC FN 85: Mark Hunt Says Frank Mir “Wasn’t There”, While Reflecting on Walk Off KO
By FCF Staff
Some observers believe last night’s bout between Frank Mir and Mark Hunt may have been stopped a tad early, but the latter says there was no need to inflict any more punishment.
After Hunt floored Mir with… Read More
UFC FN 85: Dominick Cruz Weighs-In on Mark Hunt – Frank Mir
By FCF Staff
Frank Mir and Mark Hunt are set to battle in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 85 card, in what is a crucial fight for both.
The veteran heavyweights will likely need a win to stay… Read More
UFC FN 85: Frank Mir Reminds Mark Hunt He’s a “Threat” Standing And on The Ground
By FCF Staff
Much of the pre-fight narrative for UFC Fight Night 85 has focused on the striking skills of Mark Hunt, and the submission game of Frank Mir, but the latter is reminding folks he’s dangerous everywhere.
Mir and… Read More
UFC FN 85: Mark Hunt Says he Has a “Lot of Submission Defense” Ready For Frank Mir
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC Fight Night 85, the consensus is that if Frank Mir takes Mark Hunt to the ground, the latter’s going to be in some serious trouble. But, according to the feared slugger, he has the… Read More
UFC 193: Holly Holm Shocks The MMA World, KOs Ronda Rousey
By FCF Staff
Holly Holm scored one of the biggest upsets in MMA history tonight at UFC 193, as the bantamweight ended the championship reign of superstar Ronda Rousey.
From the beginning of the bout, Holm countered Rousey with hard… Read More
UFC 193: Ronda Rousey And Holly Holm Make Weight, Have Brief Scuffle
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm haven’t feuded leading up to 193, but you wouldn’t know that by watching today’s weigh-ins.
The bantamweight champ Rousey came in at 134 for Saturday’s fight, as did Holm. After “Rowdy” made… Read More
UFC 190: Ronda Rousey Destroys Bethe Correia
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey’s awe inspiring run as bantamweight champion continued tonight at UFC 190, as the star needed just 34 seconds to put away Bethe Correia.
Both women came out firing hard shots, but after Correia fell to… Read More
UFC 190 Weigh-In Results: Ronda Rousey And Bethe Correia Are Set For War
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia are set for their grudge match, as both bantamweights made weight this afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The champion Rousey tipped the scales at 135, and the challenger Correia weighed in… Read More
UFC FN 61: Matt Dwyer Confident He’s Coming “Back Better” After KO Defeat
By FCF Staff
Although Matt Dwyer suffered a quick, knockout defeat in his UFC debut, the welterweight’s confidence hasn’t been diminished, heading into his second fight with the promotion.
Dwyer is booked to fight William Macario at UFC Fight Night… Read More
UFC 180: Mark Hunt Replacing Injured Cain Velasquez, Will Battle Fabricio Werdum for Interim Title
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 180 has undergone a major change, as the promotion has announced that heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is withdrawing from the November 15th card due to a knee injury.
As a result, Mark Hunt… Read More
Report: Piotr Hallmann Tests Positive for Steroids Following UFC FN 51 Defeat
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is dealing with another failed drug test, as according to multiple reports, lightweight Piotr Hallman has tested positive for a banned substance following his fight at UFC Fight Night 51.
According… Read More
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem Plans to Showcase “New Stuff” he’s Picked up From Team Jackson-Winkeljohn
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been an interesting couple of years for Alistair Overeem, and although most would say the the powerful heavyweight hasn’t lived up to the hype that surrounded his UFC arrival, “The Reem” continues to… Read More
UFC’s Alistair Overeem Responds to Allegations he Hurts Training Partners, Says Media Twisting Facts
By FCF Staff
The training habits of Alistair Overeem have been called into question recently, but the heavyweight has fired back and says the media is spinning the facts.
Not long after reports surfaced that Jon Jones injured his knee… Read More