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Corey Anderson to Make Bellator Debut Against Melvin Manhoef
By press release
Bellator MMA is back in primetime on Thursday, Nov. 5 with a card headlined by an exciting battle featuring one of the promotion’s newest free agent acquisitions in Corey Anderson (13-5), who will make his highly… Read More
Jon Jones Warns Israel Adesanya he Would “Tear One of Your Arms Off”
By FCF Staff
Now that Jon Jones is apparently preparing for a run at heavyweight, one would think the odds of him facing middleweight champ Israel Adesanya now have reduced, considerably. But, the stars continue to trade verbal shots.
For… Read More
UFC 253: Israel Adesanya Crushes Paulo Costa
By FCF Staff
Paulo Costa did not prove to be a tough challenge for Israel Adesanya, like many predicted, as “The Last Stylebender” scored an emphatic win tonight at UFC 253.
Adesanya picked Costa apart early on with kicks to… Read More
UFC 253 Weigh-in Results: Both Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC 253 card will see two championship belts on the line as scheduled, as the fighters for the card’s headliners have made weight.
Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya weighed in at 184 pounds for the main event… Read More
UFC Headed Back To Fight Island
The first rule of Fight Island is that you talk up Fight Island.
The second rule of Fight Island is that if you know what’s good for you, then you go back there.
And that’s exactly what UFC is opting… Read More
Aleksandar Rakic Wants Title Shot, But Open to Five Round Audition
By FCF Staff
Following his one-sided win over Anthony Smith at UFC Vegas 8, Aleksandar Rakic is calling for a title shot. But, the light heavyweight contender is open to proving he can go five rounds first, if the UFC… Read More
Aleksandar Rakic Weighs-in on Jon Jones Moving to HW
By FCF Staff
Aleksandar Rakic admits he was surprised when he heard that Jon Jones is vacating the light heavyweight title, and is moving up to heavyweight. But, the Austrian contender says he understands the star’s decision.
Recently Jones confirmed… Read More
Former UFC Contender Corey Anderson Signs With Bellator
By FCF Staff
Bellator has added a top-tier light-heavyweight to its roster, as the promotion’s announced the signing of former UFC contender, Corey Anderson.
Recently Bellator tweeted out the news that the company has signed the 30-year-old fighter.
Anderson (13-5)… Read More
Jon Jones Claims He’s Vacating UFC’s LHW Title, Following Exchanges With Dana White
By FCF Staff
As tensions continue to escalate between Jon Jones and UFC President Dana White, the star says he’s vacating the promotion’s light-heavyweight title.
Since negotiations to make Jones versus Francis Ngannou failed, “Bones” and White have accused each… Read More
UFC 249: “Jacare” Souza Tests Positive For COVID-19, Event Still Proceeding
By FCF Staff
UFC 249 is still proceeding tonight in Jacksonville, Florida, but the card has lost one bout, as “Jacare” Souza has tested positive for COVID-19.
The middleweight was scheduled to fight Uriah Hall at the event. After news… Read More
Israel Adesanya Says He’s “Coming” For Jon Jones, Even if “Bones” Loses Title
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones have seemed to have formed quite the rivalry. So much so, “The Last Style Bender” wants to face “Bones”, even if he loses the light-heavyweight belt.
The stars have been feuding since Adesanya… Read More
Luke Rockhold Reports he “Might be Getting an Itch” to Fight Again
By FCF Staff
Last year, Luke Rockhold reported he was lacking motivation to keep fighting. But, now the UFC’s former middleweight champ has hinted that he could be returning to the Octagon.
After Rockhold was knocked out by Jan Blachowicz… Read More
Luke Rockhold Believes he Would Have Beat Anderson Silva
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear whether Luke Rockhold will fight again, but recently the former Strikeforce and UFC champ reported he wishes he could have fought the legendary, Anderson Silva.
Following Rockhold’s knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz last July,… Read More
UFC Rio Rancho: Corey Anderson Releases Statement Following KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Corey Anderson incurred a devastating, knockout at the hands of Jan Blachowicz at UFC Rio Rancho on Saturday. But, following the defeat, Anderson is vowing his pursuit of the light-heavyweight crown isn’t over.
After the quick loss,… Read More
UFC Rio Rancho Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Rio Rancho, which will take place tomorrow in Saturday.
In the main event, Corey Anderson will take on fellow light-heavyweight contender, Jan Blachowicz. The fighters fought in 2015, and Anderson… Read More
Luke Rockhold Reports he Doesn’t “Have The Same Passion” For Fighting Anymore
By FCF Staff
As 2019 continues to wind down it looks like we may not see Luke Rockhold fight in 2020 or beyond.
The former middleweight champ for both Strikeforce and the UFC is coming off a knockout loss to… Read More
UFC Sao Paulo: “Jacare” Souza Says He’s Returned to His Jiu-Jitsu “Roots”
By FCF Staff
“Jacare” Souza is widely regarded to be one of the best grapplers in MMA. But, the veteran fighter believes he underutilized his vaunted jiu-jitsu game in recent years.
Souza is booked to face Jan Blachowicz tonight at… Read More
(Updated) UFC Sao Paulo Weigh-in Results: Three Fighters Come in Heavy
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for the UFC’s latest event, which will take place Saturday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Headliners Jan Blachowicz and “Jacare” Souza hit their marks, as both men came in at 205 for the… Read More
Luke Rockhold Says It’s “Very” Possible Fight Career is Over
By FCF Staff
After incurring back-to-back losses for the first time in his decorated career, Luke Rockhold is reporting he may have competed in his last fight.
The former UFC and Strikeforce champion is coming off a knockout loss to… Read More
Thiago Santos Believes One Big Win Will Deliver Him Rematch With Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
When Thiago Santos returns from undergoing surgery on both of knees, “Marreta” believes he can lock-up a rematch with Jon Jones, with one, memorable win.
Santos faced Jones this past July at UFC 239, and pushed the… Read More