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Marc Goddard Says Decision to Stop Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington Was “on The Money”
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington has repeatedly lambasted Marc Goddard for stopping his bout with Kamar Usman. But, the renowned referee is standing by his decision.
Goddard stopped Covington’s thrilling, December 14th bout with Usman, after “Chaos” was knocked down… Read More
Dustin Poirier Calls For ATT vs. Nick Diaz Academy, UFC Card
By FCF Staff
After a fight between Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier fell apart in 2018, the latter is calling for the match-up to take place this year.
Diaz and Poirier were expected to fight in November, 2018, but a hip… Read More
Dana White: Conor McGregor’s Hoping to Land Rematch With Khabib Nurmagmedov “as Quickly as Possible”
By FCF Staff
Due to the fact Conor McGregor is fighting Donald Cerrone at welterweight in his UFC return, there’s been speculation the star might be targeting a fight with Jorge Masvidal or Nate Diaz next. But, recently Dana White… Read More
UFC Alters Anti-Doping Policy to Prevent Innocent Athletes From Being Punished For Unknowingly Taking Banned Substances
The UFC has made significant changes to its anti-doping policy with the guidance of the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
Per ESPN, the promotion now has a “UFC prohibited list” and a list bearing “certified supplements.” The second list will make… Read More
Ben Askren Announces Retirement After Learning he Requires Hip Replacement
By FCF Staff
Following a submission loss to Demian Maia last month, and the revelation he needs to undergo hip replacement surgery, Ben Askren has announced he’s retiring from fighting.
The 35-year-old former Bellator and ONE champion, and decorated wrestler,… Read More
Bellator & RIZIN Book Multiple Cross-Promotional Bouts For NYE
By Press Release
Continuing its collaborative efforts, Bellator and RIZIN have booked five cross-promotional bouts for two separate cards on Dec. 29 and New Year’s Eve at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
At Bellator Japan, powered by RIZIN, on Dec.… Read More
Nate Diaz Responds to Retirement Speculation: “I’ll Fight Tonight”
By FCF Staff
Due to recent comments a frustrated Nate Diaz made in regards to a rematch with Jorge Masvidal, talk about the star’s fighting future spiked. But, now the outspoken fighter has clarified that he has no intention of… Read More
UFC 244: Darren Till Admits he Was “Terrified” Prior to Facing Kelvin Gastelum
By FCF Staff
Darren Till returned to the win column at UFC 244 by defeating one of the promotion’s top middleweights. But, the former welterweight contender admits he had a massive case of the nerves prior to doing so.
Till… Read More
UFC 244: Dana White Believes Doctor “Probably” Made Right Call Stopping Headliner
By FCF Staff
The call by the cageside doctor to stop last night’s bout between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz, due to a cut over the latter’s right eye, prompted outcry online. But, Dana White believes the physician likely made… Read More
UFC 244: Darren Till Gives “Two (Expletives)” About Doubters
By FCF Staff
More than a few fans and observers have questioned Darren Till’s decision to fight Kelvin Gastelum in his first bout at 185. But the former welterweight contender apparently cares less about what his doubters have to say.… Read More
Ben Askren Reports He’s “Considering” Retirement, Following Loss to Demian Maia
By FCF Staff
After taking a second straight loss at UFC Singapore this past weekend, Ben Askren is reporting that he’s thinking about retiring.
The former ONE and Bellator welterweight champ faced Demian Maia in the card’s main event, and… Read More
UFC 244: Nate Diaz Cleared to Fight, Following Atypical Finding in Drug Test
By FCF Staff
After Nate Diaz reported that a pre-fight drug test he had taken had been flagged, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has ruled no violation has occurred.
Earlier this week Diaz said he was no longer going… Read More
Nate Diaz Says He’s Off UFC 244 Card Due to Issue With Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Just over one week out from UFC 244, Nate Diaz is claiming that he’s not headed to New York City for the event, due an issue with a pre-fight drug test.
Recently the outspoken star tweeted out… Read More
Dana White: Promoters & DAZN Are “Crazy” to Have Canelo vs. Sergey Kovalev up Against UFC 244
By FCF Staff
An all-star boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev is taking place the same night as UFC 244. But, UFC President Dana White is apparently not worried about that night’s competition.
UFC 244 will take place… Read More
The Three Best UFC Fights in 2019
There is no doubt that the UFC is always the number one choice for fans that love to watch fighting sports. You have some of the best mixed martial artists sharing the octagon and testing their skills against one another.… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Reminds MMA World Darren Till is a “Dangerous Fighter”, Following UFC 244 Booking
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Darren Till and Kelvin Gastelum are going to fight at UFC 244, November 2nd, some observers questioned whether Till should have taken the match-up. But, recently Gastelum made it clear that he’s not… Read More
Colby Covington Accuses UFC of Unfair Negotiating For Kamaru Usman Fight
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington has yet to come to terms for an expected showdown with Kamaru Usman, and the former interim champ claims unfair negotiating tactics by the UFC is why.
Recently it was reported that the UFC was… Read More
Report: Darren Till – Kelvin Gastelum Middleweight Fight Set
By FCF Staff
After months of speculation as to whether Darren Till will move up to 185, it’s being reported he’s agreed to fight middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum next.
Due to how much weight Till cuts to make welterweight, talk about… Read More
Ben Askren & Demian Maia Agree to Fight Via Social Media
By FCF Staff
The UFC hasn’t announced anything yet, but Demian Maia and Ben Askren have agreed to battle later this year.
The welterweights recently agreed in a Twitter exchange to fight on October 26th. The UFC is expected to… Read More
UFC Newark: Dana White Says Win Will Deliver Colby Covington a Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Due to Jorge Masvidal’s emphatic, KO win over Ben Askren at UFC 239, the consensus has been that “Gamebred” is currently the front runner for a shot at the welterweight title. But, recently Dana White reported that… Read More