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“Shogun” Rua – Ovince Saint Preux II Set For UFC’s Return to Japan
By FCF Staff
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s next bout will take place in the nation where many of his biggest victories occurred, as the UFC’s announced that the he’ll rematch Ovince Saint Preux at its September 23rd card in Saitama,… Read More
UFC 213: “Jacare” Souza Outlines Why He’s Picking Yoel Romero Over Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
Although “Jacare” Souza’s bout with Yoel Romero was much more competitive than his loss to Robert Whittaker, the middleweight believes the latter will be defeated at UFC 213.
Romero and Whittaker are booked to fight for the… Read More
Donald Cerrone Says “Super Bad Infection”, Not Injury, Behind Withdrawal From UFC 213
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Donald Cerrone will no longer fight Robbie Lawler at UFC 213 due to injury, and now the veteran fighter has clarified what’s behind his withdrawal.
MMA Fighting was the first to report… Read More
Travis Browne Responds to Derrick Lewis, Says HW Should Retire Following UFC FN 110
By FCF Staff
Following Mark Hunt’s stoppage win over Derrick Lewis last night, the latter said the bout was likely his last in the UFC, and Travis Browne took the opportunity to blast the heavyweight.
Lewis reported that he’s been… Read More
Anderson Silva Tells Jose Aldo “Keep Your Head Up”, “You Are a Giant”, Following UFC 212 Loss
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva has offered Jose Aldo support, and has reminded the former champ of his legacy, following the latter’s loss to Max Holloway.
Aldo lost the featherweight title to Holloway at UFC 212 on Saturday, as the… Read More
UFC Books Yoel Romero – Robert Whittaker Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Yoel Romero will not fight middleweight champ Michael Bisping next, but he will face Robert Whittaker for an interim belt.
The UFC has announced that Romero and Whittaker will battle on July 8th, at UFC 213, for… Read More
Vitor Belfort Moves Camp to Tristar in Advance of Final UFC Fight
By FCF Staff
In advance of Vitor Belfort’s final UFC fight, the Brazilian star has headed to Montreal’s famous Tristar gym to prepare for the bout.
Belfort will take on Nate Marquardt at UFC 211, which will take place on… Read More
Steve Bosse vs. Jared Cannonier Added to UFC July Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book bouts for International Fight Week in early July, as the promotion’s announced that Steve Bosse will take on #15 ranked, 205’er Jared Cannonier.
The bout will be part of the TUF 25… Read More
UFC’s Tom Breese Reports Knee Injury Will Put Him “Out of The Game For a While”
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC will be without the services of Tom Breese for some time, as the rising welterweight’s reporting he’s torn the ACL and meniscus in his right knee.
The 25 year-old, British welterweight recently… Read More
Conor McGregor Comments on Loss of Artem Lobov at UFC FN 108
By FCF Staff
Following Artem Lobov’s defeat to Cub Swanson at UFC Fight Night 108 this past Saturday, Conor McGregor is praising “The Russian Hammer” for his performance.
Lobov faced Swanson in the card’s main event, and although he was… Read More
Daniel Cormier Takes Shot at UFC 210 Poster
By FCF Staff
The UFC has released a new poster for its upcoming, April 8th card, and it doesn’t look like Daniel Cormier cares for it.
UFC 210 will take place on that date, and the light-heavyweight champ Cormier will… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Releases Statement Following Withdrawal From UFC 209
By FCF Staff
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s withdrawal from a pivotal fight with Tony Ferguson at UFC 209, the lightweight contender has released a statement.
Nurmagomedov was scheduled to face Ferguson for the interim lightweight title on Saturday, but he was… Read More
(Updated) UFC 209: After Mark Hunt Reports “Broken Tibia”, Sources Close to Camp Say no Bone Was in Fact Broken
By FCF Staff
Not only was Mark Hunt knocked out by Alistair Overeem at UFC 209, but the feared slugger is also reporting he broke his tibia.
Early on into the bout, Hunt incurred a huge gash on his right… Read More
Ronda Rousey Social Media Post Sparks Speculation Regarding UFC Return
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey hasn’t announced yet whether she plans to fight again, but a recent Instagram post from the former 135 champ, has sparked speculation she might be planning a comeback.
Since Rousey was stopped in the opening… Read More
UFC 208: Miesha Tate Believes Anderson Silva’s Still “Got It”
By FCF Staff
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
Anderson Silva – Derek Brunson Fight Added to UFC’s February Schedule
By FCF Staff
UFC 208 has received a very interesting, middleweight fight, as the promotion’s announced that former champion Anderson Silva will take on fellow contender, Derek Brunson.
The 41 year-old Silva (33-8) will be looking for his first win… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Reports He’s Started Training For UFC 209
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov is clearly set on fighting at UFC 209, as the lightweight contender’s reporting he’s started training for the card, even though he doesn’t have an opponent…yet.
Nurmagomedov has been campaigning hard for a bout with… Read More
Former UFC Brazil GM Outlines Reasons For Resignation, “Decisions” Re: Brazilian Fighters Key Reason
By FCF Staff
In September, it was reported Giovani Decker was resigning from his position as the UFC’s senior vice president and general manager of Brazil, and now he’s reported the reasons why.
Recently Decker posted a lengthy statement on… Read More
Fabricio Werdum Says He’s Lost Broadcasting Job With UFC After Criticizing Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
After criticizing the UFC’s uniform deal with Reebok, Fabricio Werdum is reporting that he’s lost his commentating job with the promotion.
Earlier in the week, Werdum posted the image and comments below. The translation reads “I’m not generic,… Read More
Boxing Star Canelo Alvarez is Backing Nate Diaz Heading Into UFC 202
By FCF Staff
It looks like Nate Diaz has the backing of one of the planet’s top boxers as UFC 202 draws near, as recently Canelo Alvarez was photographed wearing one of the Stockton star’s t-shirts.
Diaz, who… Read More