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“Tired” Anderson Silva Says He’s “Done”, if Yoel Romero Bout For Interim Title Isn’t Booked
By FCF Staff
Yoel Romero recently called for a fight with Anderson Silva to determine an interim champion at 185, and now the latter’s repeated that call. Not only that, but Silva says he will retire from fighting, if the… Read More
Anderson Silva Outlines Why He’s Interested in Fighting Nick Diaz, But Not Luke Rockhold or Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva is in need of an opponent for UFC 212, but the former middleweight champ isn’t interested in fighting proposed opponents like Luke Rockhold or Vitor Belfort.
Silva was scheduled to fight Kelvin Gastelum at the… Read More
UFC Confirms Mark Hunt – Derrick Lewis Bout to Headline Auckland Event
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced, as recently was reported, that Mark Hunt will face Derrick Lewis on June 11th. The heavyweight fight will headline UFC Fight Night 110, which will take place in Auckland, New Zealand.
Hunt (12-11-1)… Read More
UFC 212: Kelvin Gastelum to Face Anderson Silva
By FCF Staff
After taking out Vitor Belfort at UFC Fight Night 106 last weekend, Kelvin Gastelum called for a fight with Anderson Silva, and the middleweight contender has received just that.
The UFC has announced that the two will… Read More
Anderson Silva Makes Case For Rematches With Michael Bisping or Nick Diaz
By FCF Staff
Following his victory over Derek Brunson last month, Anderson Silva is campaigning for rematches with Nick Diaz and middleweight champ, Michael Bisping.
Silva faced Brunson at UFC 208, and earned a… Read More
UFC on FOX 24: Demetrious Johnson to Battle Wilson Reis, “Jacare” Souza to Fight Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced the headlining bout for its next FOX card, as flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson will take on Wilson Reis. In addition, the promotion’s confirmed that “Jacare” Souza will battle fellow middleweight contender, Robert Whittaker.… Read More
UFC 208: Dana White Admits “This Was Not One of Our Better Events”
By FCF Staff
Following Saturday’s UFC 208 card, which featured just one finish and some controversial decisions, Dana White concedes the event was not one of the promotion’s best.
In the main event, Germaine de Randamie defeated Holly Holm by… Read More
UFC 208: Germaine de Randamie Takes 145 Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 208, which went down in Brooklyn, New York.
In the main event, Germaine de Randamie outscored Holly Holm to become the first women’s, featherweight title.
Germaine de Randamie def. Holly… Read More
UFC 208: Miesha Tate Believes Anderson Silva’s Still “Got It”
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Although Anderson Silva has lost four of his last five fights, Miesha Tate believes the legendary fighter and former middleweight champ still remains a threat.
The 41 year-old Silva is returning to action tonight at UFC 208,… Read More
UFC 208 Weigh-In Results: Holly Holm & Germaine de Randamie Set For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
The fighters for UFC 208 all weighed-in earlier today in Brooklyn, and every fight is a go, except one.
Saturday’s card will feature Holly Holm taking on Germaine de Randamie for the inaugural, women’s 145 title, and… Read More
UFC 208: Anderson Silva Says Being “Best Man” is More Important Than “Best Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva is widely regarded to be the greatest fighter of all time, but the former middleweight champ says being the best father, friend and person possible, is more important.
Silva will take on fellow middleweight contender… Read More
The Early Favorites For UFC 208
Fans of mixed martial arts might still be reeling a little bit from the shock of seeing Ronda Rousey knocked out in 48 seconds at UFC 207. It was the second devastating knockout in a row for the woman… Read More
Anderson Silva Says He’d Vacate 185 Title, Rather Than Face “Jacare” Souza
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva hasn’t reclaimed the UFC’s middleweight title yet, but if the legend does, he says he’d vacate the belt before facing Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
Recently the UFC announced that Silva will take on fellow contender Derek… Read More
Robert Whittaker’s Open to Bout With Fellow Contender Gegard Mousasi
By FCF Staff
If the UFC comes calling on Robert Whittaker to face Gegard Mouasis next, the rising middleweight says he’d be more than willing to take the bout.
Whittaker took out Derek Brunson this past weekend at UFC Fight… Read More
UFC FN 101: Robert Whittaker Scores Extra $100K in Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Robert Whittaker won’t forget UFC Fight Night 101 anytime soon, as not only did he take out middleweight contender Derek Brunson, “The Reaper” collected an extra $100,000 in bonuses.
Whittaker finished Brunson in the opening round of… Read More
UFC FN 99: Uriah Hall – Gegard Mousasi II Reportedly New Headliner
By FCF Staff
It looks like Gegard Mousasi will get his chance to avenge his defeat to Uriah Hall much sooner than anyone expected, as according to reports, a rematch between the two is the new headliner for UFC FN… Read More
UFC FN 94: Michael Johnson Quickly Takes Out Dustin Poirier
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Michael Johnson violently ended Dustin Poirier’s four fight winning streak tonight at UFC FN 94, as the lightweight finished his fellow contender in round one.
Johnson sent Poirier to the deck with a booming right and left… Read More
UFC FN 94 Weigh-In Results: Dustin Poirier And Michael Johnson Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 94, which will take place in Hidalgo, Texas.
In the main event, Michael Johnson will face fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. The co-headliner will feature a contest between… Read More
UFC Adds Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Johnson to Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming event in Hidalgo, Texas has its main event, as Dustin Poirier will take on fellow lightweight contender Michael Johnson.
The card will take place on September 17th at the State Farm Arena.
Poirier (20-4)… Read More
Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II Official, Jose Aldo to Face Frankie Edgar For Interim FW Title
By FCF Staff
As reported would be the case, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially announced that Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor will battle again on July 9th. The bout will headline UFC 200 which will be hosted by the T-Mobile… Read More