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UFC Finalizing Robert Whittaker – Paulo Costa Bout
By FCF Staff
The UFC is close to booking a pivotal middleweight bout, as it’s being reported that a bout between former champ Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa is nearly finalized.
UFC officials have informed ESPN that the fight is… Read More
Report: Petr Yan – Aljamain Sterling Rescheduled
By FCF Staff
UFC 259 will feature three title fights, as it’s being reported a bout between bantamweight champ Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling is targeted for the event.
Yan and Sterling were initially scheduled to fight at UFC 256… Read More
Derek Hollands Tells Kevin Holland “See You Soon”, Following Latter’s Callout
By FCF Staff
Kevin Holland has made it clear Derek Brunson is one of the middleweight contenders he wants to fight, and the latter is calling on the UFC to make it happen.
Holland, who is coming off a brutal,… Read More
Report: Yoel Romero Headed to Bellator
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken Yoel Romero long to find a new promotional home, following his UFC release last week.
Not long ago it was reported that the 43-year-old, longtime middleweight contender had been let go by the UFC.… Read More
Jared Cannonier Talks Possible Opponents, Following UFC 254 Loss
By FCF Staff
After having his title shot run setback by Robert Whittaker last month, Jared Cannonier hopes to face another top contender next, and get back into the championship mix.
Cannonier faced the former middleweight champ at UFC 254,… Read More
Dana White Agrees Glover Teixeira Deserves Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Glover Teixeira is calling for a title shot, following his thrilling win over Thiago Santos, and Dana White agrees the contender has made his case.
Teixeira faced the light heavyweight contender in the headliner of UFC Vegas… Read More
LFA Signs GLORY Champ Alex Pereira
By FCF Staff
Legacy Fighting Alliance has announced it’s signed one of the best strikers on the planet, as GLORY champ-champ Alex Pereira is joining the promotion.
The 33-year-old Pereira is the kickboxing promotion’s middleweight and interim light heavyweight champion,… Read More
UFC 253 Weigh-in Results: Both Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC 253 card will see two championship belts on the line as scheduled, as the fighters for the card’s headliners have made weight.
Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya weighed in at 184 pounds for the main event… Read More
Robert Whittaker to Battle Jared Cannonier Next
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken Robert Whittaker long to secure his next bout, following his win over Darren Till last month, as it’s being reported he’s agreed to fight Jared Cannonier.
Whittaker and Cannonier are going to battle at… Read More
Robert Whittaker Says He’s The Champ “With or “Without The Belt”
By FCF Staff
Robert Whittaker isn’t calling for another shot at the UFC’s middleweight title, following his pivotal win on Saturday. But, ‘The Reaper’ is certain he remains “championship-level”, after defeating Darren Till.
Whittaker returned to the Octagon at UFC… Read More
Darren Till Says Win Over Robert Whittaker Should Deliver Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although Darren Till only has one win at middleweight, the former welterweight contender is making the case that if he beats Robert Whittaker on Saturday, a title shot should come next.
Till is booked to fight the… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Apologizes to Team & Family Following Quick Loss
By FCF Staff
Kelvin Gastelum has shared out a statement, following his quick loss to Jack Hermansson, in which he apologized to his team and support network.
Gastelum faced Hermansson in the co-headliner of UFC Fight Island 2, and was quickly… Read More
Report: Uriah Hall – Yoel Romero Fight Targeted For August
By FCF Staff
The fight isn’t official yet, but it’s being reported that the UFC is working on finalizing a fight between Uriah Hall and Yoel Romero.
A date for the contest has yet to be selected. But the UFC… Read More
Paulo Costa Plans to Target Light-Heavyweight Title if he Wins UFC’s Middleweight Crown
By FCF Staff
Paulo Costa has a more immediate goal, namely, winning the UFC’s middleweight title. But, if the undefeated fighter does that, Costa wants to challenge for the promotion’s light-heavyweight belt.
Costa (13-0) is expected to face middleweight champ Israel… Read More
UFC 248: Dana White Blasts Yoel Romero Following Disappointing Headliner
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 248, which saw both Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero land less than 50 strikes each respectively, Dana White blamed the challenger for the disappointing bout.
Romero was extremely tentative throughout much of the bout, and… Read More
UFC 248 Weigh-in Results: Both Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 248, which will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Both of the card’s title fights are official. Middleweight champ Israel Adesanya came in at 184.5 for the card’s… Read More
UFC 248: Yoel Romero Outlines Why Run at 205 Isn’t on His Radar
By FCF Staff
Since Yoel Romero had trouble making 185 pounds in 2018, and because the powerful wrestler turns 43 in April, there’s been debate about whether he should move to light-heavyweight. But, as Romero gets set to face middleweight… Read More
Jared Cannonier Understands if Darren Till’s Holding Out For More Money
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been speculation that the UFC is looking at having Jared Cannonier fight Darren Till next, but the fight has yet to get signed. Cannonier has heard that Till could be holding out for a more… Read More
Dana White Praises “Selfless” Robert Whittaker, Following Latter’s UFC 248 Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Following Robert Whittaker’s withdrawal from UFC 248, Dana White is praising the former middleweight champ for being a caring and selfless person.
Whittaker was booked to fight Jared Cannonier at the March 7th card, but recently it… Read More
Robert Whittaker Posts Statement Following Withdrawawl From UFC 248
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Robert Whittaker will no longer fight Jared Cannonier at UFC 248. Since then, the former middleweight champ has posted a statement regarding the situation.
Whittaker, who lost the 185 title to Israel… Read More