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Georges St-Pierre is “Positive” Bout With Michael Bisping Will Happen, Following Talk With Dana White
By FCF Staff
Although Dana White recently said the UFC is no longer targeting a bout between Michael Bisping and Georges St-Pierre, the latter says he’s “positive” the fight will still take place.
The UFC had hoped to have St-Pierre… Read More
Demian Maia Responds to Tyron Woodley, Says Champ Lacks “Charisma”
By FCF Staff
After being criticized by Tyron Woodley for taking a May 13th bout with Jorge Masvidal, Demian Maia has fired back at the UFC’s welterweight champ.
Since Maia is currently riding a six fight, winning streak, which includes… Read More
Anthony Johnson to Put “Rumble” Nickname Aside Following Retirement Announcement,
By FCF Staff
Following Anthony Johnson’s surprising retirement announcement this weekend at UFC 210, the 33 year-old is putting the “Rumble” nickname aside.
Johnson, who was submitted by light-heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier on Saturday, recently posted the following statement:
Raquel Pennington Discusses Why She Doesnt “Necessarily Agree” With Miesha Tate’s Decision to Retire
By FCF Staff
Miesha Tate likely shocked many throughout the MMA world by announcing her retirement on Saturday night, and the woman who defeated her, doesn’t seem to agree with her decision.
Tate took on Raquel Pennington at UFC 205,… Read More
Bellator 163 Weigh-In Results: Liam McGeary And Phil Davis Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 163, which will take place tomorrow in Uncasville, Connecticut.
In the main event, light-heavyweight champ Liam McGeary will take on UFC vet Phil Davis.
A bantamweight fight between Marloes Coenen and Talita… Read More
Jon Jones Proclaims “I’ve Earned Every Inch of my Success”, in Series of Fiery Tweets
By FCF Staff
Following a report from Jon Jones’ lawyer that a product the fighter took was contaminated with banned substances, “Bones” has made several, fiery statements via Twitter.
Jones was pulled from a UFC 200 bout with Daniel Cormier… Read More
Stipe Miocic Weighs-In on Jon Jones Recent Comments About Fighting HW Champ
By FCF Staff
Following Stipe Miocic’s win over Alistair Overeem at UFC 203, Jon Jones expressed an interest in fighting the heavyweight champ, and the latter clearly wasn’t upset by “Bones’” comments at all.
Miocic knocked Overeem out in the… Read More
GLORY 31 Weigh-In Results: Robin van Roosmalen And Sittichai Sitsongpeenong Hit Their Marks
By Press Release
On Friday, June 24, GLORY hosted the weigh-ins for GLORY 31 Amsterdam and GLORY 31 SuperFight Series, streamed live via the official GLORY Facebook page from Steigenberger Airport Hotel in Amsterdam.
The five-fight card for… Read More
Miesha Tate to Face Amanda Nunes in First Title Defense
By FCF Staff
Miesha Tate will not sit on the sidelines until Ronda Rousey returns to the cage later this year, as the UFC has announced that the new bantamweight champ will face Amanda Nunes next. The bout will be… Read More
Bellator 151: Gilbert Smith vs. Fernando Gonzalez Confirmed, Sirwan Kakai vs. Joe Taimanglo Booked
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (February 10, 2015) – The main card of “Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” on March 4 is complete with today’s announcement that Gilbert Smith (12-4) will replace Michael Page and now face Fernando… Read More
WSOF 24: Jon Fitch And Yushin Okami Set For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for WSOF 24, which will go down tomorrow night in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
In the main event, welterweight Jon Fitch will take on fellow UFC vet Yushin Okami. The card will also feature… Read More
Report: Reebok Ends Sponsorship of Jon Jones Following Arrest
By FCF Staff
On Tuesday it was announced that Jon Jones has been stripped of the UFC’s light-heavyweight title, following his arrest this past weekend, and now the fighter has reportedly lost one of his biggest sponsorships.
According to reports,… Read More
Phil Baroni Reporting He’s Getting Flown to Wrestlemania to “Sign my Contract”
By FCF Staff
It looks like another UFC vet could be joining the WWE roster, as Phil Baroni is reporting he’s heading to Wrestlemania to sign a contract with the pro-wrestling organization.
The following post recently appeared on the 38… Read More
Report: Cris “Cyborg” Responds to Recent Comments From Ronda Rousey’s Mother
By FCF Staff
Although it remains to be seen if Cris “Cyborg” Justino and Ronda Rousey will ever fight, the war of words between the fighters and their camps, continues.
Recently, Rousey’s mother, Dr. AnnMarie De Mars, has been criticizing… Read More
Report: Deputy Attorney to Review Whether Jon Jones Lied at NSAC Hearing
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has been in the headlines the last couple of days due to the news that he’s tested positive for cocaine metabolites, but his issues regarding a recent hearing with the Nevada Commission aren’t over either.… Read More
Report: Frank Mir Interested in Rubber Match With Brock Lesnar
By FCF Staff
Speculation that Brock Lesnar could be returning to the UFC has been making the internet rounds once again, and his former rival, Frank Mir, says he’d be interested in a third fight with the pro wrestling star.… Read More
Veteran Phil Baroni Plans to Fight Until “I Win a World Championship”
By FCF Staff
Phil Baroni may have been stopped by Karo Parisyan in the first round recently, and has lost three straight, but the rugged vet remains as committed to fighting as ever.
In a series of recent Twitter posts,… Read More
Exclusive Interview: Will K-1 Rule Again?
After failed attempts and broken promises, K-1’s new Director of Events and Fighter Acquisition, Ned Kuruc, says its full steam ahead for what was once the undisputed king of kickboxing organizations.
By Rick Caudle
After overcoming a rollercoaster ride
Opinion: Tag Team MMA?
By Jesse Heitz
MMA fans are largely sticklers for tradition. The sport has largely operated in the same fashion since its organized inception in the early 1990s. It was designed to showcase the talents of one competitor against another,… Read More
Jon Jones Calls For Alexander Gustafsson-Daniel Cormier Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Alexander Gustafsson’s stoppage win over Jimi Manuwa at UFC FN 37 Saturday, Jon Jones took to Twitter to propose a fight for the #1 light-heavyweight contender.
While Gustafsson has locked up a rematch with Jones, provided… Read More