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Georges St-Pierre Reports “I Have to Defend my Title” if he Beats Michael Bisping
By FCF Staff
If Georges St-Pierre defeats Michael Bisping in November, and lays claim to the UFC’s middleweight title, he will have to defend it at least once.
Recently the former welterweight champ reported that he’s signed a bout agreement … Read More
Robert Whittaker Weighs-In on Michael Bisping – GSP, Talks Timeline For Return
By FCF Staff
Although Robert Whittaker won the interim middleweight belt in July, it looks like Georges St-Pierre will challenge Michael Bisping next, and recently the fighter weighed-in on the expected contest.
Whittaker worked his way to a decision win … Read More
UFC on FOX 25: Chris Weidman Calls Out Michael Bisping, Says Champ is “Running”
By FCF Staff
Now that Chris Weidman has returned to the win column, the former middleweight champ has turned his sites to the division’s current king, Michael Bisping.
Weidman took on Kelvin Gastelum last night at UFC on FOX 25, … Read More
UFC on FOX 25: Chris Weidman Points to Gym Performance While Shooting Down Arguments of Decline
By FCF Staff
Since Chris Weidman has lost three straight fights, some observers have argued that the former middleweight champ’s best years are behind him. But, the “All-American” fighter says his performance in the gym and sparring, is evidence as … Read More
Report: UFC 213’s Estimated PPV Numbers Quite Low
By FCF Staff
UFC 213 lost a couple of of its marquee match-ups leading up to the July 8th event, and it looks like the card struggled to draw pay-per-view buys.
The event was originally scheduled to feature TJ Dillshaw … Read More
UFC 213 Payroll: Alistair Overeem Leads The Way
By FCF Staff
The fighter payroll for this past weekend’s UFC 213 card has been released, and decorated heavyweight Alistair Overeem led the way.
According to the figures that the Nevada Commission has released, Overeem earned $800,000 for his decision … Read More
UFC 213: Robert Whittaker Talks Michael Bisping, Says he Has Game Plan “Tucked Away” For Champ
By FCF Staff
Following Robert Whittaker’s victory over Yoel Romero, which handed him the interim 185 title, the Australian is being respectful of the reigning champ, Michael Bisping.
Whittaker worked his way to a decision win over the powerful wrestler … Read More
UFC 213: Robert Whittaker Takes Interim Middleweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 213 card, which saw Robert Whittaker win the interim middleweight title, by earning a decision win over Yoel Romero.
Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes did not fight Valentina Shevchenko as scheduled, … Read More
UFC 213: Amanda Nunes is Out of Main Event
By FCF Staff
UFC 213 has undergone a major hit, just hours before the pay-per-view card is set to begin, as the UFC’s announced that Amanda Nunes has withdrawn due to illness.
The bantamweight champ was scheduled to fight Valentina … Read More
UFC 213 Weigh-In Results: Amanda Nunes & Valentina Shevchenko Are Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 213, which will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes will battle Valentina Shevchenko for a second time. Nunes won their … Read More
Michael Bisping Tells GSP to “Man Up”, Says “Countdown is On”
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping continues to campaign for a bout with Georges St-Pierre, and now the middleweight champ’s told the latter to “man up”, and accept a bout before UFC 213 this weekend.
The UFC announced plans for a … Read More
Chris Weidman Aiming to Bounce Back from Trio of Setbacks
Having previously reached dizzy heights in his UFC career so far, Chris Weidman has more recently had to deal with a host of damaging setbacks.
The popular American made his UFC debut back 2011 and went on a rampaging run … Read More
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
Georges St-Pierre Reports Eye Injury Reason For Delay in Return, Claims UFC Was Aware of Injury
By FCF Staff
When Georges St-Pierre announced he would not be able to fight until November, many concluded it was because the Canadian star wanted more time to train for his long awaited return. But, recently the former welterweight champ … Read More
Michael Bisping’s Still Hoping to Fight Georges St-Pierre, Says Knee Injury Will Prevent Him From Fighting Soon
By FCF Staff Recently Dana White announced that Yoel Romero, and not Georges St-Pierre, will fight Michael Bisping next, but the middleweight champ says the UFC hasn’t reached out to him. White relayed the promotion’s decision not long after St-Pierre … Read More
Dana White Fires Back at Luke Rockhold, Tells Latter to “Stick to Fighting and Modeling”
By FCF Staff
Dana White and Luke Rockhold continue to trade verbal shots, following the latter’s public criticisms of the UFC’s plans to have Georges St-Pierre fight Michael Bisping.
This past weekend, while discussing the fact Maia has earned a … Read More
Luke Rockhold Tells Dana White to “Think Before You Run Your Mouth”
By FCF Staff
Following comments from Dana White this past weekend, whereby he told Luke Rockhold he needs to earn a title shot like Demian Maia has, the former middleweight champ has fired back.
Rockhold has been an outspoken critic … Read More
Georges St-Pierre Weighs-In on Possibility of Fighting Anderson Silva, Says Legend’s “Not The Same”
By FCF Staff
Now that Georges St-Pierre won’t be the next man to fight Michael Bisping, many people have wondered if a fight with Anderson Silva might materialize. But, based off recent comments the former welterweight champ made, it doesn’t … Read More
Anderson Silva Blasts “Almighty” Dana White For Matchmaking Decisions
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva continues to deliver verbal shots at the UFC and the promotion’s president, Dana White.
Recently Silva demanded that the UFC grant him a bout with Yoel Romero for an interim middleweight fight, after criticizing the … Read More
Anderson Silva’s Co-Manager Discusses Future of Former Champ
By FCF Staff
Despite Anderson Silva’s recent issues with the UFC, and the promotion’s refusal to have him fight Yoel Romero for an interim title, the legend’s co-manager believes “The Spider” is far from done.
Silva has been critical of … Read More