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UFC Minneapolis: Jussier “Formiga” Plans to Secure Title Shot And “Sit”, Until Henry Cejudo Returns
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s contest between flyweight contenders Joseph Benavidez and Jussier “Formiga” is expected to hand the winner a title shot, and if the latter’s victorious, he’ll remain sidelined until a championship bout arrives.
Several weeks ago, UFC President… Read More
UFC 221: Ben Nguyen Makes Case For Title Shot if he Defeats Jussier “Formiga”
By FCF Staff
Ben Nguyen is sitting outside the flyweight division’s top five rankings, as he gets set to fight Jussier “Formiga” tonight at UFC 221. But, the fighter believes he could be in the title shot mix, if he… Read More
UFC FN 95: Dustin Ortiz Wasn’t Expecting Jussier “Formiga”, But “Somebody’s Believing” he Can “Get The Job Done”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dustin Ortiz is the first to admit that Jussier “Formiga” wasn’t really on his radar as his next opponent, but when the UFC called about a scrap between the two, the flyweight contender jumped at the… Read More
UFC FN 78: Jussier “Formiga” Says New “Self Confidence” Behind Latest Run
By FCF Staff
After going 1-2 in his first three UFC bouts, Jussier “Formiga” has done nothing but win, and the flyweight contender says a new found belief in his abilities is a key reason why.
“Formiga” made his way… Read More
UFC FN 78: Jussier “Formiga” to Face Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo has been booked to fight a top five ranked, flyweight contender, as the UFC has announced that he’ll fight Jussier “Formiga’ on November 21st. The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 78, which… Read More
Report: Jussier “Formiga” Off UFC on FOX 13 Card Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC on FOX 13 has lost a pivotal, flyweight bout just a few weeks out from the December 13th event, as according to reports, Jussier “Formiga” will no longer fight John Moraga because… Read More
UFC’s John Moraga to Battle Fellow Contender Jussier “Formiga” Next
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 13 has received an important flyweight bout, as John Moraga will battle fellow flyweight contender Jussier “Formiga” at the upcoming event.
The card will be hosted by the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Jussier “Formiga” Moves Into Top Five, Ross Pearson Cracks Top Fifteen
By FCF Staff
Jussier “Formiga” da Silva scored a pivotal, decision win over Zack Makovsky at UFC Fight Night 47, and the flyweight has moved into the upper echelon of the division as a result.
The UFC has released its… Read More
UFC 176: Zach Makovsky to Face Jussier “Formiga”
By FCF Staff
UFC 176 has picked up a notable flyweight tilt, as the promotion has announced that #6 ranked Jussier “Formiga” da Silva will battle #9 positioned Zach Makovsky at the August 2nd card.
UFC 176 will be hosted… Read More
Report: Joseph Benavidez Fighting Jussier “Formiga” September 4th
By FCF Staff
It appears perennial contender Joseph Benavidez has his next opponent, as the flyweight will reportedly fight Jussier “Formiga” da Silva on September 4th. According to a report from the Brazilian publication Combate.com, sources close to the UFC… Read More
Report: Jussier Formiga no Longer With UFC
By FCF Staff
After a near decade long run with the UFC, it’s being reported that Jussier Formiga has been released by the promotion.
The now, 35-year-old, perennial flyweight contender joined the UFC back in 2012. More recently, at UFC… Read More
UFC Norfolk Free Fight: Joseph Benavidez vs Jussier Formiga 2
Jussier Formiga Believes Henry Cejudo Could Return to 125 in The Future
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo ended up relinquishing the UFC’s flyweight title and is focused on defending the bantamweight belt next. But, Jussier Formiga isn’t certain we’ve seen the last of Cejudo at 125 yet.
After Cejudo won the 135… Read More
UFC Announces Jussier Formiga to Battle Brandon Moreno Next
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next card in Brazil has received a pivotal, flyweight match-up, as the promotion’s announced Jussier Formiga will battle Brandon Moreno.
Recently the UFC announced that Formiga and Moreno will battle on March 14th in Brasilia,… Read More
Chris Cariaso Excited For UFC On FX 8 Bout With Jussier “Formiga”: “Anybody Who Is Going To Get Me To That Belt”
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC on FX 8 card will feature a pivotal bout in the promotion’s flyweight division, as the number seven ranked Chris Cariaso will take on the the fifth place holder Jussier “Formiga” da Silva. Although… Read More
Jussier Formiga Fighting Chris Cariaso at UFC on FX 8
By FCF Staff
The upcoming May 18th UFC on FX card in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, will feature a compelling flyweight bout, as Jussier Formiga will take on fellow, top ten ranked, Chris Cariaso. UFC on FX 8 will be… Read More
Tachi Palace Fights Signs Jussier da Silva
By FCF Staff Tachi Palace Fights has added another world class competitor to its roster, as the California based promotion has announced that it has signed highly regarded flyweight Jussier da Silva, to a… Read More
UFC Norfolk: Deiveson Figueiredo Says There’s no Doubt “I’m The Champion”
By FCF Staff
Officially, the UFC currently has no male flyweight champion. But, following his stoppage win at UFC Norfolk, Deiveson Figueiredo has proclaimed he’s the 125 champ.
Figueiredo faced Joseph Benavidez in the headliner of Saturday’s card, in a fight… Read More
Sergio Pettis Planning Return to Flyweight According to Coach
By FCF Staff
After coming up short against bantamweight Rob Font in December, Sergio Pettis is planning to return to the flyweight division, according to his longtime coach, Duke Roufus.
Pettis moved up to 135, following a decision loss… Read More
Aljamain Sterling’s Okay if “Legend” Joseph Benavidez Gets First Crack at Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
Aljamain Sterling has been campaigning hard for a fight with Henry Cejudo. But, after UFC Minneapolis, the bantamweight reported he’ll understand if Joseph Benavidez fights the champ-champ first.
Benavidez faced Jussier “Formiga” on Saturday night, and proceeded… Read More