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Tim Boetsch Weighs-In on Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort, Doesn’t See Latter “Surprising” the Champ
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Vitor Belfort has finished three of the UFC’s most respected and dangerous middleweights in a row, the Brazilian star will be a considerable underdog when he battles champion Chris Weidman on Saturday night. So much so,… Read More
Countdown to UFC 187: Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort
UFC 187: Chris Weidman Receives BJJ Black Belt as Title Defense Nears
By FCF Staff
Just a couple of weeks out from his May 23rd bout with Vitor Belfort, UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman has been awarded his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The decorated wrestler and 12-0 fighter announced the news… Read More
UFC 187 Free Fight: Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva
UFC on FOX 15: Chris Weidman Praises Luke Rockhold For Win, But Says “I’m a Totally Different Ball Game”
By FCF Staff
Following UFC on FOX 15, middleweight champ Chris Weidman praised Luke Rockhold for his victory over Lyoto Machida, but warned the contender facing him isn’t going to be so easy.
Rockhold dominated Machida on Saturday and ended… Read More
Chris Weidman Talks Super Fight With Jon Jones: “Who’s The True King of New York?”
By FCF Staff
Since there’s been indications recently that professional MMA could finally be legalized in New York sooner than later, Chris Weidman is already campaigning for some historic fights in his home state.
The UFC Middleweight Champion recently spoke… Read More
UFC 187: Chris Weidman Reports 6:50AM Visit From The NSAC
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort has been randomly drug tested by the Nevada State Athletic Commission in advance of his May 23rd scrap with Chris Weidman, and now the UFC champ is reporting he’s been called on to do the… Read More
UFC 187: Jon Jones-Anthony Johnson, Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Among Confirmed Bouts
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 won’t be short on star power, as the promotion has announced that the May 23rd card will feature two, championship fights, as well as several other high profile bouts.
In the main event, light-heavyweight champion… Read More
Jose Aldo-Conor McGregor Booked For July, Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Reportedly Postponed
By FCF Staff
On the same day the UFC has announced that Jose Aldo will battle Conor McGregor on July 11th, a report has surfaced saying that Chris Weidman will no longer fight Vitor Belfort on February 28th.
On Friday… Read More
Report: Lyoto Machida Discusses Need for “Convincing Win”, Strategic Mistake Versus Chris Weidman
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida may be the consensus favourite heading into his UFC Fight Night 58 headliner with CB Dollaway, but the middleweight knows he has a lot riding on the fight.
The former light-heavyweight champ still has his… Read More
UFC 184 to Feature Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort as Well as Ronda Rousey-Cat Zingano
By FCF Staff
Recently Vitor Belfort relayed that he will fight middleweight champ Chris Weidman at UFC 184, and now the promotion has confirmed that the fight will take place at the February 28th card. In addition, the organization has… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Confirms Title Fight With Chris Weidman Targeted For Los Angeles
By FCF Staff
Not long after news surfaced that the UFC has contacted the California State Athletic Commission about having Chris Weidman fight Vitor Belfort in their jurisdiction, the latter has confirmed that the fight is being targeted for Los… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Likely to Take Place in Los Angeles
By FCF Staf
Although the Nevada State Athletic Commission informed Vitor Belfort that his next fight must take place within its jurisdiction, it looks as though the middleweight will challenge champion Chris Weidman in California.
Belfort and Weidman were originally… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman Rushes to Aid of Elderly Neighbour
By FCF Staff
It looks like Chris Weidman has added another impressive accomplishment to his resume, as the UFC middleweight champ reportedly rushed to the aid of an elderly neighbour, who was in need of medical help.
The following post… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Would be “Happy” to Fight for a Title and Chris Weidman Once Again
By FCF Staff
As Anderson Silva’s return date approaches, the legendary fighter continues to relay in interviews that he’s changed his mind about making another title run at the age of 39.
Following Silva’s second loss to Chris Weidman last… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman Promising to “Embarrass” Vitor Belfort in Upcoming Fight
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman isn’t typically known for making bold or aggressive statements, but the UFC middleweight champ isn’t holding back in terms of his next opponent, Vitor Belfort.
Weidman and Belfort were scheduled to fight at UFC 181… Read More
UFC 181: Details Emerge Regarding Chris Weidman’s Hand Injury
By FCF Staff
Recently it was announced that Chris Weidman will no longer fight Vitor Belfort at UFC 181 due to a hand injury, and now details have emerged regarding the middleweight champ’s setback.
Weidman, who was set to fight… Read More
UFC 181: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Postponed, Johny Hendricks-Robbie Lawler New Headliner
By FCF Staff
The headliner for UFC 181 has undergone a significant change, as the promotion has announced that Vitor Belfort will no longer fight middleweight champ Chris Weidman at the December 6th event.
As a result, a bout between… Read More
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
Vitor Belfort Awarded License by Nevada, Bout With Chris Weidman Targeted for UFC 181
By FCF Staff
After losing his title shot at UFC 173, it looks as though Vitor Belfort will finally get his long awaited bout with middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
Belfort, who recently admitted he tested for elevated levels of testosterone… Read More