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UFC 230: Dustin Poirier Off NYC Card
By FCF Staff
UFC 230 has taken a serious hit, following the news that heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier will fight Derrick Lewis at the event, as it’s being reported that Dustin Poirier has withdrawn due to injury.
Poirier was booked… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX 30 Delivers Lowest Ratings in Series History
By FCF Staff
Although UFC on FOX 30 appeared to be highly anticipated throughout the MMA world, it’s being reported that Saturday’s card was the least watched event of the series.
The Calgary event featured a rematch between lightweight contenders… Read More
Anderson Silva Believes he Can Still Hang With UFC’s Elite
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva is now 43 year’s old, and has just one official win on his record in his last 5 bouts, the legendary fighter remains confident he can compete with the UFC’s best.
Recently USADA announced that… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Cleared For November Return by USADA
By FCF Staff
2018 could feature a bout with Anderson Silva after all, as USADA has reportedly announced the legend will be eligible to compete in November.
Silva’s future has been up in the air, after he was flagged for… Read More
UFC Adds “Jacare” Souza vs. Kelvin Gastelum to Spring Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC has booked a pivotal fight between “Jacare” Souza and Kelvin Gastelum for the promotion’s spring schedule.
Recently the company announced that Souza and Gastelum will fight at UFC 224, May 12th. The card will take… Read More
UFC on FOX 27: “Jacare” Souza Reflects on “Horrible” Run of Medical Issues
By FCF Staff
“Jacare” Souza is back in action this Saturday at UFC on FOX 27, following what he describes as a “horrible” run of medical issues.
The Brazilian star will take on fellow middleweight contender Derek Brunson in the… Read More
Anderson Silva Tells His Fans “It’s Not Over Yet”
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva is potentially facing a lengthy suspension, the 42 year-old legend has told his fans his MMA career is not done yet.
The former middleweight champ was served with a USADA notification in November, and… Read More
Andre Fili vs. Dennis Bermudez Among Additions to UFC on FOX 27
By FCF Staff
A featherweight contest between Andre Fili and Dennis Bermudez, is reportedly among three bouts that have been signed for UFC on FOX 27.
The upcoming card will take place on January 27th in Charlotte, North Carolina. According… Read More
Lyoto Machida Posts Statement Following KO Loss at UFC FN 119
By FCF Staff
It’s been several days since Lyoto Machida was knocked out by Derek Brunson at UFC Fight Night 119, but now the legendary fighter has commented on the defeat.
Recently the former light-heavyweight champ posted the statement below… Read More
UFC FN 119 Draws Lowest Ratings to Date For Fight Night Card on FS1
By FCF Staff
Matched up against the World Series, UFC Fight Night 119 struggled mightily to draw ratings for FOX Sports 1 on Saturday night.
The Sao Paulo card featured Lyoto Machida returning to cage to face Derek Brunson, and… Read More
Report: John Lineker to Battle Marlon Vera in Return Bout
By FCF Staff
John Lineker will compete for the first time since last December next month, as the bantamweight has reportedly been scheduled to fight Marlon Vera.
The hard hitting contender hasn’t fought since he fractued his jaw at UFC… Read More
Anderson Silva – Kelvin Gastelum Bout Official for UFC’s Shanghai Event
By FCF Staff
As expected, Anderson Silva and Kelvin Gastelum will fight at the UFC’s inaugural event in Shanghai, China, November 25th. The promotion recently confirmed that the match-up will headline the upcoming card.
Silva and Gastelum were scheduled to… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva – Kelvin Gastelum Planned For UFC’s First Card in Shanghai
By FCF Staff
According to reports, the UFC is hoping to have Anderson Silva fight Kelvin Gastelum at the promotion’s first ever event in Shanghai, China.
Silva and Gastelum were booked to fight earlier this year at UFC 212 in… Read More
UFC 213: Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker – Whose Title Run Will Come to a Halt?
Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker have done nothing but win in recent years, but barring an unlikely draw, that’s going to change for one of the middleweights, July 8th.
Romero and Whittaker are going to throw down in the… Read More
UFC FN 110: Mark Hunt Stops Derrick Lewis, Latter Says Retirement Likely
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 110, which saw Mark Hunt stop Derrick Lewis in the fourth round with strikes.
After the bout, Lewis revealed that he’s been dealing with a back injury the last… Read More
UFC FN 110 Weigh-In Results: Mark Hunt And Derrick Lewis Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 110, which will take place tomorrow in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the main event, Mark Hunt will take on fellow heavyweight contender, Derrick Lewis. The co-main event will… Read More
Anderson Silva Blasts “Almighty” Dana White For Matchmaking Decisions
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva continues to deliver verbal shots at the UFC and the promotion’s president, Dana White.
Recently Silva demanded that the UFC grant him a bout with Yoel Romero for an interim middleweight fight, after criticizing the… Read More
Anderson Silva’s Co-Manager Discusses Future of Former Champ
By FCF Staff
Despite Anderson Silva’s recent issues with the UFC, and the promotion’s refusal to have him fight Yoel Romero for an interim title, the legend’s co-manager believes “The Spider” is far from done.
Silva has been critical of… Read More
Anderson Silva Reports he Won’t Compete at UFC 212
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva pushed hard to remain on the UFC 212 card next month, but the legendary fighter is reporting he will not fight at the Rio de Janeiro event.
Silva was originally scheduled to fight Kelvin Gastelum… Read More
Dana White Responds to Anderson Silva, Says Interim Title Shot “Will Not Happen”
By FCF Staff
Recently Anderson Silva demanded the UFC book him for an interim title fight with Yoel Romero, but Dana White says the legendary fighter isn’t getting his wish.
Silva has said that if the promotion doesn’t put… Read More