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UFC 200: Daniel Cormier Open to New Opponent Following Jon Jones’ Removal
By FCF Staff
Although Daniel Cormier is devastated by the news that he no longer will face his rival Jon Jones at UFC 200, the light-heavyweight champ is open to fighting a new opponent.
Late on Wednesday, the promotion announced… Read More
UFC 200: Jon Jones Pulled From Card Due to Potential Anti-Doping Violation
By FCF Staff
In advance of what the UFC is billing as its biggest event to date, the promotion has been dealt a massive blow, following Jon Jones removal from UFC 200.
Late on Wednesday, the UFC announced that the… Read More
M-1 Challenge 69: Denis Smoldarev vs. Kenny Garner to Headline
By Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (June 29, 2016) – M-1 Global has announced heavyweights Denis Smoldarev and American MMA veteran Kenny “Deuce” Garner will square off in the M-1 Challenge 69 main event, Saturday night, July 16, in… Read More
UFC FN 87: Daniel Cormier Says Alistair Overeem “Has Finally Found His Groove”
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem has won three straight fights, as he gets set to face Andrei Arlovski, and Daniel Cormier believes the heavyweight has finally hit his UFC stride.
Overeem lived up to the hype and then some when… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Alistair Overeem Says Jackson-Wink MMA “Was Exactly What I Needed” to Get Back on Track
By FCF Staff
If Alistair Overeem takes out Junior dos Santos tonight at UFC on FOX 17, the heavyweight will leap into the title shot mix, and “The Reem” says Jackson-Wink MMA is a big reason why.
It wasn’t that… Read More
Report: Tim Sylvia Blasts Dana White While Discussing UFC Departure
By FCF Staff
Unlike several UFC veterans, Tim Sylvia never returned to the Octagon after he left the promotion in 2008, and the former heavyweight champ claims it’s because Dana White holds a “grudge”.
Sylvia exited from the promotion not… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Continues to Train But “Still in Retirement”
By FCF Staff
Although many veteran and hardcore fans continue to hold out hope for a Fedor Emelianenko comeback, the legendary heavyweight is clearly enjoying life outside the cage and ring.
The 38 year-old, Russian star will be part of… Read More
Report: Bellator’s Scott Coker Hopes to Talk to Fedor Emelianeko to Assess Interest in Comeback
By FCF Staff
Recently Bellator President Scott Coker relayed that the promotion has reached out to former UFC champ Brock Lesnar, and now the exec has said he plans to do the same with former PRIDE champ,… Read More
Report: UFC’s Dana White Says CM Punk Will Face Opponent With “1-0, 1-1, 2-1” Record
By FCF Staff
The UFC made headlines this weekend by announcing it’s signed Phil “CM Punk” Brooks, but unlike his pro-wrestling counterpart Brock Lesnar, the aspiring fighter won’t face an established vet right out of the gate.
Lesnar made his… Read More
Report: Chael Sonnen Says he Turned Down Multi-Million Dollar Offer From WWE
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen’s gifts on the microphone helped make him one of MMA’s biggest draws while he was competing, so much so, his actions often had a pro-wrestling ring to them. Well, according to the now retired fighter,… Read More
Dana White Comments on UFC Future of Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Although Alistair Overeem has been stopped in three of his last four fights, it looks as though the heavyweight will get at least one more bout in the Octagon.
UFC President Dana White was asked about Overeem’s… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Moving to Jackson-Winkeljohn Camp
By FCF Staff
After splitting from the Blackzilians and Authentic Sports Management, Alistair Overeem will reportedly prepare for his next bout with the renowned Jackson-Winkeljohn camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The news comes not long after Overeem signed with a… Read More
UFC 169: Dana White Says Referee Herb Dean “Blew it”, Alistair Overeem “Kept His Job”
Overeem Felt “Comfortable” in Win Over Mir
By FCF Staff
Renan Barao may have had Urijah Faber in a ton… Read More
UFC Heavyweight Champ Velasquez Reports Shoulder Surgery “Went Well”
By FCF Staff
After it was initially reported that Cain Velasquez may not require surgery on his injured shoulder, the UFC Heavyweight Champion underwent the procedure Tuesday and is reportedly recovering well.
The 31 year-old fighter, who is coming off… Read More
Opinion: Can Frank Mir Top Alistair Overeem?
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will meet Dutch kickboxer Alistair Overeem at UFC 167 in November, in what is a ‘must-win’ fight for both fighters.
Mir is a former heavyweight champion, but is riding… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: For Alistair Overeem, UFC 167 Fight With Frank Mir is More Bad News
By Joshua Molina
Go ahead and call it a “Loser Leaves Town” fight. That’s because after UFC 167, either Frank Mir or Alistair Overeem will probably be gone from the UFC.
And that person will probably be Overeem. This is… Read More
UFC 167: Frank Mir to Face Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
UFC 167 will feature a heavyweight bout between two decorated and struggling heavyweights, as the promotion has announced that Alistair Overeem will face Frank Mir at the November 16th event.
Mir (16-8) is coming off a first… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Alistair Overeem Is A Better Fighter Than He Has Shown Lately
By Joshua Molina
Not too long ago Alistair Overeem was seemingly one of the baddest men on the planet.
He won eight consecutive fights and crushed guys such as Brett Rogers, Fabricio Werdum and Brock Lesnar.
But now, Overeem looks… Read More
Alistair Overeem Focused on “Getting Back on Track” at UFC Fight Night 26
Heavyweight Made Changes to Camp After Upset Loss
By Kelsey Mowatt
Just over two years ago, Alistair Overeem was coming off what would be his final Strikeforce fight, as the promotion’s champ worked his way… Read More
Opinion: MMA and Professional Wrestling
By Jesse Heitz
Earlier this month, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson made his foray into professional wrestling for the TNA promotion. He made his debut as a member of the “face” or hero… Read More