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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
Report: Anthony Smith to Face Aleksandar Rakic Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC’s August 29th card will feature a compelling, light-heavyweight bout, as it’s being reported that Anthony Smith will take on Aleksandar Rakic.
The light-heavyweight contenders have reportedly agreed to fight at the upcoming card,… Read More
UFC Jacksonville: Anthony Smith Defends Coaches, Wants to Leave Fights With or on “my Shield”
By FCF Staff
Anthony Smith’s corner is taking criticism for allowing the battered fighter to come out for round five last night against Glover Teixeira, but the light-heavyweight contender is defending his coaches.
Smith faced Teixeira in the main event… Read More
Complete Line-ups Announced For May 13th & 16th UFC Cards
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 249 on May 9th, the promotion will also be holding events on May 13th and 16th in Jacksonville, Florida, and the line-ups for those cards have been announced.
Recently UFC President Dana White announced the… Read More
Report: Ovince Saint Preux’s Moving to Heavyweight, Fighting Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Longtime light-heavyweight contender Ovince Saint Preux is reportedly moving to heavyweight for his next bout, and he’ll face one of the divisions biggest fighters.
Saint Preux is reportedly going to face Ben Rothwell at the UFC’s planned… Read More
UFC Vancouver: Justin Gaethje Finishes Donald Cerrone in The Opening Round
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Vancouver, which saw Justin Gaethje record his third straight, first-round finish.
Gaethje took on fellow lightweight contender Donald Cerrone in the headliner, and after dropping the latter with a huge right,… Read More
UFC Vancouver Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Vancouver, which will see Donald Cerrone take on fellow lightweight contender Justin Gaethje in the main event.
Cerrone came in at 155.5 pounds for the contest, as did Gaethje.
Saturday’s… Read More
UFC Fort Lauderdale: Jack Hermansson Outscores “Jacare” Souza
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for UFC Fort Lauderdale, which saw Jack Hermansson earn an upset win over “Jacare” Souza.
Hermansson outscored Souza with punches and takedowns, and received the unanimous decision victory. Hermansson had stepped up as a… Read More
UFC Ft. Lauderdale Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over in Fort Lauderdale for the UFC’s latest card tomorrow night, and all of the competitors have made weight.
In the headliner, longtime middleweight contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will take on the surging,… Read More
UFC Brooklyn: Henry Cejudo Quickly Takes Out T.J. Dillashaw
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo needed just over 30 seconds to take out fellow champ T.J. Dillashaw tonight at UFC Brooklyn, with the future of the flyweight division up in the air.
Cejudo dropped Dillashaw not long into the bout… Read More
UFC Brooklyn Weigh-In Results: Henry Cejudo & T.J. Dillashaw Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Brooklyn, which will see bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw move down a weight class to challenge flyweight champ, Henry Cejudo.
Despite concerns as to whether Dillashaw would make weight for… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson’s Manager is Adamant Contender Will Still Win UFC’s 205 Crown
By FCF Staff
Although Alexander Gustafsson has been defeated two times now by Jon Jones, the Swedish star’s manager still has no doubt his client will win the UFC’s light-heavyweight title at some point.
Gustafsson faced Jones for the vacant… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson’s “Eager” to Fight Again, Calls Out Corey Anderson
By FCF Staff
After being taken out by Jon Jones at UFC 232 last month, Alexander Gustafsson is hoping to land a quick turn-around fight with Corey Anderson.
Gustafsson faced Jones for the then-vacant 205 title on December 29th and was… Read More
UFC Announces Misha Cirkunov vs. Ovince Saint Preux Bout
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to add bouts to its spring schedule, as the promotion’s announced that Misha Cirkunov is going to face fellow light-heavyweight contender Ovince Saint Preux next.
The fighters are going to battle at… Read More
UFC 232: Alexander Gustafsson Says He’s Ready to go “10 Rounds” Ahead of Jon Jones Rematch
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson continues to sound extremely confident heading into his rematch with Jon Jones, and recently “The Mauler” promised he’s prepared to “push” “Bones” from the opening horn.
The light-heavyweights stars are going to battle in the headliner… Read More
UFC 232: Alexander Gustafsson Says He’ll be “King of The World” if he Beats Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has yet to be handed a legitimate loss, so, Alexander Gustasfsson believes if he does just that at UFC 232, he’ll be the best fighter on the planet.
The fighters are booked to battle on… Read More
UFC 232: Alexander Gustafsson Says he Gave Jon Jones Too Much Respect in 2013 Classic
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson has been given another chance to hand Jon Jones his first, legitimate defeat, and it sounds “The Mauler” intends to come out more aggressively in their rematch.
Gustasfsson will face the former light-heavyweight champ for… Read More
LFA 56 to Crown New Lightweight Champ
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will celebrate its year-end event in Minnesota by crowning a new lightweight champion at LFA 56. This event will conclude a stellar 2018… Read More
UFC FN 137: Thiago Santos Reports Feeling Stronger & More “Resistant” at 205
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen what comes next for Thiago Santos, following his memorable, stoppage win over Eryk Anders at UFC Fight Night 137. But it seems clear that the middleweight contender is interested in competing at… Read More