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Scott Coker Believes Bellator’s HW Tourney is “Perfect” For Fedor Emelianenko
By FCF Staff
Although Bellator’s heavyweight tourney will feature several of the promotion’s top fighters, including the man who stopped Fedor Emelianenko last July, Matt Mitrione, Scott Coker believes the competition is “perfect” for the legendary Russian.
Emelianenko is expected… Read More
Shane Carwin Calls on Bellator to Make Him an Alternate in Heavyweight Grand Prix
By FCF Staff
Shane Carwin hasn’t competed since 2011, but the 42 year-old says he’ll throw on some gloves, if a spot opens up in Bellator’s heavyweight grand prix.
Recently Bellator announced that it is holding a tournament throughout 2018,… Read More
Bellator Announces Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round Bouts
By FCF Staff
Bellator recently announced that it will be holding a heavyweight tourney throughout 2018, featuring some of the promotion’s biggest names, and now the opening round fights have been confirmed.
The upcoming tournament, which is being held… Read More
Bellator Officially Announces Eight-Man World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament in 2018
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – Bellator has announced plans to host a year-long grand prix heavyweight tournament in 2018 featuring eight of the roster’s biggest stars with the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion. The… Read More
Bellator to Promote Heavyweight Championship Tourney, Fedor Emelianenko Among Big Name Competitors
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s 2018 schedule will feature a heavyweight tournament, which will crown a new champion for the division.
The tournament will feature Fedor Emelianenko, Matt Mitrione, Roy Nelson, Frank Mir, Chael Sonnen, Ryan Bader, “Rampage” Jackson and “King… Read More
Bellator Signs “Rampage” Jackson to Multi-Fight Deal
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight deal with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (37-12), exclusively securing the talents of one of the most well-known and fan-favorite competitors in MMA history.… Read More
Mark Godbeer Reports Todd Duffee Has Withdrawn From UFC 209 Bout
By FCF Staff
According to Mark Godbeer, the UFC is looking for a new opponent for him to face on March 4th, as the heavyweight’s reporting Todd Duffee has withdrawn from their fight.
The heavyweights were scheduled to fight at… Read More
UFC Books Todd Duffee For First Bout Since 2015
By FCF Staff
Todd Duffee has been booked for his first fight in well over a year, as the UFC’s announced that the heavyweight will take on Mark Godbeer, March 4th.
The bout will be part of UFC 209, which… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Has Confidence in His Striking, “I’m Not Afraid to Get Hit” by Mark Hunt
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC 200, the consensus is that Brock Lesnar will be looking to take Mark Hunt right out of the gate, but the former heavyweight says he’s confident in his striking skills.
The pro-wrestling star recently… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Says He’s “Never Run Away” From a Fight, Would Have Fought “Anybody” in Return
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar fought several of the UFC’s top heavyweights during his initial run with the promotion, and although he hasn’t fought since 2011, the former champ’s clearly willing to fight top tier opponents once again.
Lesnar will… Read More
UFC 200: Mark Hunt Says Brock Lesnar’s Going to Have a “Hard Time Taking me Down”, Predicts KO
By FCF Staff
Few people believe Brock Lesnar can win his July 9th bout with Mark Hunt if he can’t take the fight to the ground, and the feared slugger continues to feed that narrative.
The heavyweights will battle in… Read More
UFC 200: Mark Hunt Warns Brock Lesnar “I Ain’t no Part Time Fighter”
By FCF Staff
On Monday, Brock Lesnar revealed that his opponent at UFC 200 will be Mark Hunt, and the heavy handed fighter has already sent a warning to the former heavyweight champ.
On July 9th, Lesnar (5-3) will be… Read More
UFC 200: Brock Lesnar to Face Mark Hunt in Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
On Saturday it was announced that Brock Lesnar is returning to the Octagon at UFC 200 next month, and now it’s been revealed he’ll face Mark Hunt.
The former heavyweight champ confirmed that he’ll be taking on… Read More
UFC FN 85: Mark Hunt Adds Another Highlight Reel KO to His Resume
By FCF Staff
Mark Hunt sent his Australian fans home buzzing with another thrilling, knockout at UFC FN 85, as the feared slugger took out Frank Mir in the opening round.
After Mir failed to take Hunt down on a… Read More
UFC FN 85: Hector Lombard Hopes to Score “Spectacular Win” And Title Shot in Return
By FCF Staff
Although Hector Lombard hasn’t fought in over a year, the heavy handed fighter is hoping to take out Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 85, and lock up a title shot.
The welterweight contender is returning to… Read More
UFC FN 85: Alan Jouban Says he’s “The Best Fighter He’s Ever Been” Following TKO Defeat
By FCF Staff
After being taken out by Albert Tumenov in his last outing, Alan Jouban is reporting that he’s the best fighter he’s ever been, as he gets ready for UFC Fight Night 85.
Jouban is scheduled to take… Read More
UFC FN 85: Chad Laprise to Face Ross Pearson, Justin Scoggins – Ben Nguyen Cancelled
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 85 has undergone some changes not far out from the March 2oth card.
Recently the promotion announced that visa issues will prevent Abel Trujillo from heading to Brisbane, Australia for the event. As a… Read More
UFC Announces Justin Scoggins to Face Ben Nguyen Next
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive win over Ray Borg last weekend, Justin Scoggins has been booked to fight flyweight Ben Nguyen on March 20th.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 85, which will take place on… Read More
UFC Confirms Ross Pearson to Face Abel Trujillo Next
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another fight to its March 20th card in Brisbane, Australia, as it has announced that lightweight Ross Pearson will take on Abel Trujillo.
Pearson (18-10) is coming off a unanimous decision loss to… Read More
UFC Announces Hector Lombard to Face Neil Magny in Return Bout
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard has his first fight in over a year booked, as the UFC has announced that the welterweight will take on fellow contender Neil Magny on March 20th.
The fight will co-headline UFC Fight Night 84,… Read More