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UFC FN 137: Thiago Santos Discusses Possibility of Permanent Move to 205
By FCF Staff
When Thiago Santos got the call to move up to 205 and fight in the headliner for UFC FN 137, the punishing striker didn’t hesitate. But, it’s not clear yet whether “Marreta” could return to the middleweight… Read More
UFC FN 137: Eryk Anders to Replace Jimi Manuwa in Headliner
By FCF Staff
Eryk Anders has reportedly agreed on just several days notice to step up and fight Thiago Santos this Saturday, due to the withdrawal of Jimi Manuwa.
Manuwa was supposed to fight Santos in the headliner of UFC… Read More
Dana White Discusses “Serous Injury” That Pulled Alexander Gustafsson From UFC 227
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson’s team relayed that a “minor injury” pulled the fighter from UFC 227, but Dana White’s reporting that’s not the case.
The Swedish light-heavyweight was scheduled to fight Volkan Oezdemir at the August 4th card, but the… Read More
UFC FN 134: Anthony Smith Devastates “Shogun” Rua
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 134, which saw Anthony Smith knock “Shogun” Rua out with a brutal, flurry of strikes in the first round.
After the impressive win, Smith relayed he’d be willing to… Read More
UFC FN 134 Weigh-In Results: “Shogun” Rua & Anthony Smith Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 134, which will take place tomorrow in Hamburg, Germany.
In the main event, former light-heavyweight champ “Shogun” Rua will battle Anthony Smith.
Main Card (FS1, 2 PM/ET)… Read More
Report: Volkan Oezdemir Off UFC 227 Card
By FCF Staff
Next month’s UFC 227 card will no longer feature Alexander Gustafsson taking on Volkan Oezdemir, as the latter has reportedly withdrawn from the bout.
Oezdemir was booked to face his fellow, light-heavyweight contender on August 4th, but… Read More
UFC FN 134: Corey Anderson Says He’s The “Change” The 205 Division Needs
By FCF Staff
Corey Anderson’s not in the title shot conversation yet in the UFC’s light-heavyweight division, but the former TUF winner is hoping to change that this weekend at UFC FN 134.
The #9 ranked Anderson is booked to take… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Announces New UFC Deal
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson has announced he’ll be returning to the Octagon soon, and that he’ll do so, armed with a new contract.
Recently the perennial, light-heavyweight contender posted the image and comments below. The 31 year-old Gustafsson (18-4)… Read More
Daniel Cormier Discusses Post-UFC 226 Plans
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier could end up winning the heavyweight title at UFC 226 this summer, but it looks like the light-heavyweight champ doesn’t have any plans to defend that championship.
Recently the UFC announced that Cormier will challenge… Read More
UFC on FOX 26: Rafael dos Anjos Scores Clear Cut Win Over Game Robbie Lawler
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos took a big step towards earning a shot at the welterweight title tonight at UFC on FOX 26, by earning a clear cut win over Robbie Lawler.
Both men came out firing heavy shots… Read More
UFC on FOX 26 Weigh-In Results: Robbie Lawler & Rafael dos Anjos Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 26 card, which will take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Headliners Robbie Lawler and Rafael dos Anjos made weight, as the welterweights came in at 170.5 and 170… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Reports Undergoing Successful Surgery
By FCF Staff
After competing just one time in 2017, Alexander Gustafsson has been sidelined again, due to shoulder surgery.
Recently the 30 year-old, light-heavyweight contender posted the image and comments below on Istagram.
Gustafsson’s only bout this year took… Read More
Bellator 186: Ryan Bader to Make First Title Defense Versus Linton Vassell
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is set to make its debut at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University in University Park, Pa. on Friday, November 3 for Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell.… Read More
UFC Announces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira – Jared Cannonier Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming event in Winnipeg, Manitoba, will feature a light-heavyweight bout between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Jared Cannonier. The promotion recently announced that the bout will be part of the December 16th card.
Nogueira (22-8) hasn’t fought… Read More
The 7 Greatest UFC Fighters of All Time
Mixed martial arts (MMA) has dominated the combat sports segment for several years now, and one of the top championships with regard to MMA happens to be the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). There are numerous other championships that take… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Says Title Shot’s Been Promised if he Scores Win at UFC 214
By FCF Staff
Following Alexander Gustafsson’s win over Glover Teixeira, the consensus has been that the light-heavyweight contender will challenge the winner of Daniel Cormier – Jon Jones II. But, according to his teammate Jimi Manuwa, he’s been promised a… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Stands by Recent Comments, Believes Jon Jones Has Used PEDs
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson recently had a heated, Twitter exchange, and the latter is standing by one of the accusations he made.
Following Gustafsson’s stoppage win over Glover Teixeira at UFC FN 109, the Swedish star… Read More
Jon Jones Fires Back at Alexander Gustafsson on Twitter
By FCF Staff
Last weekend, Alexander Gustafsson let it be known that he doesn’t think much of Jon Jones as a person, and the former light-heavyweight champ clearly didn’t care for the comments.
After Gustafsson took out Glover Teixeira at… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Acknowledges Jon Jones is The Best, But is no Fan of “Bones”
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson can’t take anything away from the fighting abilities of Jon Jones, but “The Mauler” is no fan of “Bones”.
Gustafsson finished Glover Teixeira on Sunday at UFC Fight Night 109, and in doing, the Swedish… Read More
UFC FN 109: Alexander Gustafsson on Why His “Fails” and “Success go Hand-in-Hand”
By FCF Staff
Although Alexander Gustafsson has come up just short, two different times, in his attempt to win the UFC’s 205 crown, “The Mauler” says he doesn’t reflect much on the past.
Gustafsson will take on Glover Teixeira later… Read More