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Daniel Cormier Weighs-In on Glover Teixiera’s Latest Victory: He “Looked Amazing”
By FCF Staff
Glover Teixeira ensured he remains in the title shot mix by taking out Ovince Saint Preux last weekend, and UFC light-heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier was impressed with what he saw.
Teixeira absorbed some heavy kicks and punches… Read More
Jones-Teixeira Booked For UFC 172 in Baltimore
By FCF Staff
After several postponements, Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira finally have a date and location for their upcoming title fight, as the UFC has announced the two will battle April 26th in Baltimore, Maryland. The UFC 172 card,… 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
Report: Jones-Teixeira Not Headlining UFC 170
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that Jon Jones would defend the light-heavyweight title versus Glover Teixeira on February 22nd, Dana White relayed today that the bout is not a go for UFC 170 afterall.
According to… Read More
UFC 169: Jones-Teixeira, Mir-Overeem Set For Feb.1st Card
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones’ next title defense will take place February 1st, in Newark, New Jersey, as the UFC has confirmed the light-heavyweight champ will fight Glover Teixeira at the Super Bowl weekend event. UFC 169 will be hosted… Read More
Report: Jones Believes he Defeated Gustafsson Decisively, Decided to Fight Teixeira After Re-watching UFC 165 Tilt
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones has decided to fight Glover Teixeira next, the light-heavyweight champ has also said he hopes to erase the “blemish” Alexander Gustafsson put on his record at UFC 165. Despite the fact Jones rebounded Saturday… Read More
Report: Jones Asks For Teixeira, UFC Targeting Super Bowl Weekend
By FCF Staff
Following Jon Jones’ thrilling, title defense victory over Alexander Gustafsson Saturday night, UFC President Dana White thought the champion would take some time before deciding what’s next. Just a few days later, however, it looks like “Bones”… Read More
UFN 28: Teixeira, Hallmann, Natal and Troeng Pick Up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Glover Teixeira extended his awe inspiring winning streak to 20 tonight at UFC FN 28, and also collected “Knockout of the Night” honors for his stoppage win over Ryan Bader.
After getting stunned by Bader along the… Read More
UFC FN 28 Weigh-Ins: Teixeira and Bader Set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors scheduled to compete at UFC Fight Night 28 tomorrow night in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, made weight this afternoon, including headliners Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader.
The rising contender Teixeira came in at 206… Read More
UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader Line-Up Confirmed
By FCF Staff
As expected, Glover Teixeira will fight Ryan Bader at the third, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card, as the promotion has confirmed the line-up for the September 4th event. The card will be hosted by the Estadio Jornalista… Read More
Report: “Jacare” vs. Okami, Teixeira vs. Bader Planned for UFC on FS1 3
By FCF Staff
It appears the upcoming, September 4th UFC on FS1 3 card has two significant additions, as according to reports, Yushin Okami will battle Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Glover Teixeira will fight Ryan Bader at the event. The… Read More
Alex Pereira Claims Jamahal Hill is Not a Top Three Light Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
Jamahal Hill has climbed to the top of the UFC’s light heavyweight mountain and secured the promotion’s title. But, according to the man who currently holds that belt, Alex Pereira, there are several light heavyweights on the… Read More
UFC Announces Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill Fight
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation and rumors, regarding what bout will headline UFC 300, the historic card finally has its main event.
On Saturday, the UFC announced that light-heavyweight champ Alex Pereira will battle former champ, Jamahal Hill,… Read More
Jiri Prochazka Releases Video Statement Following Debated Stoppage Loss
By FCF Staff
Immediately after Jiri Prochazka’s loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 295, the former champion admitted he was badly hurt when the fight was stopped. Since then, Prochazka has released a video statement in which he commented on… Read More
Alex Pereira Welcomes Jiri Prochazka Questioning His MMA Game
By FCF Staff
Leading up to their title fight tonight at UFC 295, Jiri Prochazka has argued that Alex Pereira is an incomplete fighter. But, according to the decorated striker, he welcomes Prochazka and others questioning his martial arts skills.… Read More
Jiri Prochazka: It Will be “a Pleasure to Compete” With Alex Pereira Striking
By FCF Staff
Jiri Prochazka believes Alex Pereira still has a lot of work to do before he’s a complete, mixed-martial artist. But, the former light-heavyweight champ is also saying he’s looking forward to testing his stand-up skills against the… Read More
Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira, Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington Among Three UFC Title Fights Announced
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added three more title fights to its upcoming, pay-per-view events in November and December.
Recently, UFC President Dana White announced that former light-heayvweight champ Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1) will battle former middleweight champ Alex Pereira… Read More
Jamahal Hill Vacates UFC’s Light-Heavyweight Title Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
Jamahal Hill’s reign as the UFC’s light-heavyweight champion has unfortunately ended, without the fighter ever participating in a title defense.
Hill won the light-heavyweight title this past January, by recording a unanimous decision win over Glover Teixeira.… Read More
Dana White: Jiri Prochazka Will Have Title Fight “Waiting For Him”
By FCF Staff
After vacating the UFC’s light-heavyweight title last year, it looks like Jiri Prochazka won’t have to earn another crack at the belt.
Prochazka won the title last June by submitting Glover Teixeira in the fifth round, in what… Read More
UFC 283 Weigh-in Results: All Bouts Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in for the UFC’s first pay-per-view card of 2023, and all of the bouts are a go.
Saturday’s UFC 283 card will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and will feature two… Read More