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Report: UFC Hoping to Book Francis Ngannou vs. Cain Velasquez
By FCF Staff
Cain Velasquez could be returning to the cage in the coming months, as according to a new report, the UFC is hoping to book a bout between the former champ and Francis Ngannou for February.
ESPN’s Ariel … Read More
Daniel Cormier Shoots Down Idea of Return to Heavyweight, Challenging Stipe Miocic
By FCF Staff
Since Daniel Cormier has fought at heavyweight in the past, and due to the challenges he endures to make 205, talk about the champion moving up a weight class has been making the rounds. But, following Cormier’s … Read More
Daniel Cormier Says Cain Velasquez is Physically Ready to Make “Long, Sustained Run”
By FCF Staff
Injuries have cost Cain Velasquez dearly, in terms of how many opportunities he’s missed, but Daniel Cormier believes the fighter’s ready again to wreak havoc in the heavyweight division.
Velasquez has long been regarded as one of … Read More
GLORY Announces Rico Verhoeven to Battle Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva
By Press Release
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – The world’s premier kickboxing league today announced details of its first event in mainland China, taking place at the Guangzhou Gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Chinese fans in attendance will be greeted by the … 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 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 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
Derrick Lewis Says New Contract, Pay Raise, Led to Accepting June Fight
By FCF Staff
Derrick Lewis wasn’t planning to fight this summer, but after the UFC agreed to his demands for a new contract and a raise, the surging heavyweight agreed to fight on June 10th.
After Lewis stopped Travis Browne … Read More
UFC Adds Pettis – Miller, Werdum – Overeem & Lawler – Cerrone to July Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s July 8th card has received three big name fights.
The promotion has confirmed that UFC 213 will feature Fabricio Werdum vs. Alistair Overeem, Anthony Pettis vs. Jim Miller and Robbie Lawler vs. Donald … Read More
Report: UFC Targeting Alistair Overeem – Fabricio Werdum Rubber Match
By FCF Staff
The UFC is hoping to book a rubber match between heavyweight contenders Alistair Overeem and Fabricio Werdum.
The stars fought for the first time back in 2006, under the PRIDE banner, and Werdum won the fight via … Read More
UFC Confirms Mark Hunt – Derrick Lewis Bout to Headline Auckland Event
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced, as recently was reported, that Mark Hunt will face Derrick Lewis on June 11th. The heavyweight fight will headline UFC Fight Night 110, which will take place in Auckland, New Zealand.
Hunt (12-11-1) … Read More
UFC FN 105: Derrick Lewis Plans to Take a Break From “Beast Mode” Following KO Win
By FCF Staff
Although Derrick Lewis only added to his wave of momentum, by knocking out Travis Browne at UFC Fight Night 105, the heavyweight plans to take a break.
Lewis took some hard kicks from Browne in Sunday’s headliner, … Read More
UFC 207: Cain Velasquez Insists He’s “Ready to Win” Despite Upcoming Surgery
By FCF Staff
Following a rumor that Cain Velasquez is withdrawing from UFC 207 next weekend, the former heavyweight champ insists he’s ready to fight and defeat Fabricio Werdum.
Recently Velasquez disclosed to ESPN that he will undergo back surgery … Read More
UFC 207: Cain Velasquez – Fabricio Werdum II Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s final event of 2016 will feature a rematch between two former heavyweight champs, as Cain Velasquez will take on Fabricio Werdum.
The promotion has announced that the fight will be part of UFC 207, which … Read More
Report: Cain Velasquez – Fabricio Werdum II Planned For UFC 207
By FCF Staff
It looks like Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum are going to fight again, as according to reports, a rematch between the two is planned for UFC 207.
Werdum and Velasquez fought for the first time last June, … Read More
UFC 203: CM Punk Among Card’s Highest Earners Following MMA Debut
By FCF Staff
CM Punk was one of pro-wrestling’s biggest names prior to his UFC signing, and that fact is clearly demonstrated in how much money he earned for his MMA debut.
Punk, or Phil Brooks, was reportedly paid $500,000 … Read More
Daniel Cormier Calls For Stipe Miocic vs. Cain Velasquez Following UFC 203
By FCF Staff
Now that Stipe Miocic has defended the heavyweight title, by taking out Alistair Overeem at UFC 203, Daniel Cormier is calling for a bout between the champion and Cain Velasquez next.
Miocic knocked Overeem out in the … Read More
UFC 203: Fabricio Werdum Claims Edmond Tarverdyan “Wanted to Punch my Face”
By FCF Staff
Following Fabricio Werdum’s decision win over Travis Browne, the former heavyweight champ presented his side of what happened, during an unfortunate incident with the Edmond Tarverdyan.
As the judges’ scores were read out, Werdum motioned to the … Read More
UFC 203: Stipe Miocic Takes Out Alistair Overeem, Mickey Gall Runs Through CM Punk
By FCF Staff
Stipe Miocic sent the fans home happy tonight at UFC 203, as the Cleveland fighter took out Alistair Overeem to defend the heavyweight title.
Overeem dropped Miocic early on with a hard jab, but the champion recovered, … Read More
UFC 203 Weigh-In Results: Stipe Miocic And Alistair Overeem Set For Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 203, which will take place tomorrow night in Cleveland, Ohio.
In the main event, heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will take on decorated vet, Alistair Overeem.
The card will also feature … Read More