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Andre Fili vs. Dennis Bermudez Among Additions to UFC on FOX 27
By FCF Staff
A featherweight contest between Andre Fili and Dennis Bermudez, is reportedly among three bouts that have been signed for UFC on FOX 27.
The upcoming card will take place on January 27th in Charlotte, North Carolina. According… Read More
Lyoto Machida Posts Statement Following KO Loss at UFC FN 119
By FCF Staff
It’s been several days since Lyoto Machida was knocked out by Derek Brunson at UFC Fight Night 119, but now the legendary fighter has commented on the defeat.
Recently the former light-heavyweight champ posted the statement below… Read More
UFC FN 119 Draws Lowest Ratings to Date For Fight Night Card on FS1
By FCF Staff
Matched up against the World Series, UFC Fight Night 119 struggled mightily to draw ratings for FOX Sports 1 on Saturday night.
The Sao Paulo card featured Lyoto Machida returning to cage to face Derek Brunson, and… Read More
Report: John Lineker to Battle Marlon Vera in Return Bout
By FCF Staff
John Lineker will compete for the first time since last December next month, as the bantamweight has reportedly been scheduled to fight Marlon Vera.
The hard hitting contender hasn’t fought since he fractued his jaw at UFC… Read More
Anderson Silva – Kelvin Gastelum Bout Official for UFC’s Shanghai Event
By FCF Staff
As expected, Anderson Silva and Kelvin Gastelum will fight at the UFC’s inaugural event in Shanghai, China, November 25th. The promotion recently confirmed that the match-up will headline the upcoming card.
Silva and Gastelum were scheduled to… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva – Kelvin Gastelum Planned For UFC’s First Card in Shanghai
By FCF Staff
According to reports, the UFC is hoping to have Anderson Silva fight Kelvin Gastelum at the promotion’s first ever event in Shanghai, China.
Silva and Gastelum were booked to fight earlier this year at UFC 212 in… Read More
UFC 213: Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker – Whose Title Run Will Come to a Halt?
Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker have done nothing but win in recent years, but barring an unlikely draw, that’s going to change for one of the middleweights, July 8th.
Romero and Whittaker are going to throw down in the… Read More
UFC FN 110: Mark Hunt Stops Derrick Lewis, Latter Says Retirement Likely
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 110, which saw Mark Hunt stop Derrick Lewis in the fourth round with strikes.
After the bout, Lewis revealed that he’s been dealing with a back injury the last… Read More
UFC FN 110 Weigh-In Results: Mark Hunt And Derrick Lewis Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 110, which will take place tomorrow in Auckland, New Zealand.
In the main event, Mark Hunt will take on fellow heavyweight contender, Derrick Lewis. The co-main event will… Read More
Anderson Silva Blasts “Almighty” Dana White For Matchmaking Decisions
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva continues to deliver verbal shots at the UFC and the promotion’s president, Dana White.
Recently Silva demanded that the UFC grant him a bout with Yoel Romero for an interim middleweight fight, after criticizing the… Read More
Anderson Silva’s Co-Manager Discusses Future of Former Champ
By FCF Staff
Despite Anderson Silva’s recent issues with the UFC, and the promotion’s refusal to have him fight Yoel Romero for an interim title, the legend’s co-manager believes “The Spider” is far from done.
Silva has been critical of… Read More
Anderson Silva Reports he Won’t Compete at UFC 212
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva pushed hard to remain on the UFC 212 card next month, but the legendary fighter is reporting he will not fight at the Rio de Janeiro event.
Silva was originally scheduled to fight Kelvin Gastelum… Read More
Dana White Responds to Anderson Silva, Says Interim Title Shot “Will Not Happen”
By FCF Staff
Recently Anderson Silva demanded the UFC book him for an interim title fight with Yoel Romero, but Dana White says the legendary fighter isn’t getting his wish.
Silva has said that if the promotion doesn’t put… Read More
“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