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UFC 284: Yair Rodriguez Explains Why He’s Not Counting Out Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
The betting lines have Alexander Volkanovski has a fairly, significant underdog for his bout with Islam Makhachev on Saturday. But, Yair Rodriguez has outlined why he believes the featherweight champ could pull off the upset.
Volkanovski is… Read More
Islam Makhachev Proclaims “Goal” is to Knock Alexander Volkanovski Out
By FCF Staff
The narrative heading into UFC 284 is that Islam Makhachev’s path to victory is via his wrestling and submission game. But, according to the lightweight champ, his “goal” is to knock Alexander Volkanovski out.
Although Makhachev has… Read More
UFC 276 Results
By FCF Staff
Main Card:
Israel Adesanya def. Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
Alexander Volkanovski def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Alex Pereira def. Sean Strickland via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:36
Bryan… Read More
UFC 276 Weigh In Results
By FCF Staff
Main Card:
Israel Adesanya(183.5) vs. Jared Cannonier(183.5)
Alexander Volkanovski (144.5) vs. Max Holloway (144.5)
Alex Pereira (184.5) vs. Sean Strickland (185.5)
Bryan Barberena (170.5) vs. Robbie Lawler (171)
Pedro Munhoz (135.5) vs. Sean O’Malley (135)
Prelims:
Brad… Read More
Brian Ortega versus Yair Rodriguez set for featherweight clash in Long Island
By FCF Staff
The UFC officially announced on Thursday that Brian Ortega versus Yair Rodriguez set to headline their July 16th event. Bout will be contested at featherweight. Location will be at the UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont,… Read More
Brian Ortega versus Yair Rodriguez set to headline UFC’s July event
By FCF Staff
According to ESPN Deportes CC Legaspi, Brian Ortega versus Yair Rodriguez is set to headline the UFC’s July 16th event. Bout will be contested at featherweight(145lbs). Location will be revealed at a later date.
Both fighters are… Read More
UFC 272 to feature two title bouts
By FCF Staff
According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, UFC president Dana White informed him that two title bouts are set to headline UFC 272, which is scheduled for March 5th in Las Vegas.
Those title bouts are the highly anticipated… Read More
Anthony Smith Calls Conor McGregor an “Outsider”, Says Star “Sold Out”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor continues to fire verbal warning shots at his fellow fighters and recently Anthony Smith shared his take on why the star does so.
Since McGregor arrived in the UFC the Irish fighter has made news… Read More
Report: UFC Planning Giga Chikadze – Calvin Kattar Bout
By FCF Staff
It looks like Calvin Kattar will be the next man who will attempt to halt the rise of Giga Chikadze, as it’s being reported the UFC is targeting a fight between the featherweights.
Chikadze (14-2) has been… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski & Brian Ortega Exchange Verbal Jabs Ahead of UFC 266
By FCF Staff
After coaching against one another on the latest season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’, ahead of their upcoming fight, it seems like tensions are rising between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega.
Volkanovski is scheduled to defend the featherweight… Read More
UFC 266 to Feature Two Title Fights
By FCF Staff
UFC 266 will feature a rematch between Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler, and the September 25 card will also include two title fights.
The upcoming event will see featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski take on Brian Ortega, and… Read More
Report: Islam Makhachev – Thiago Moises Bout Changed to Headliner
By FCF Staff
Due to the postponement of the Max Holloway – Yair Rodriguez fight, it’s being reported that Islam Makhachev versus Thiago Moises will now headline the UFC’s July 17 card.
Holloway and Rodriguez were originally scheduled to fight… Read More
Giga Chikadze Open to “Real Ninja Fight” With Yair Rodriguez
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive win over Cub Swanson, Giga Chikadze is calling for another, big-name fight, and one opponent he’s mentioned is Yair Rodriguez.
Chikadze faced Swanson in the co-headliner of UFC Vegas 26, and he quickly finished the… Read More
Giga Chikadze Versus Donald Cerrone at UFC Vegas 26?
By FCF Staff
With the UFC having lost a couple of big name fights for its May 8 card, it looks like Giga Chikadze’s offered to fight Donald Cerrone at the event, following his big win Saturday.
Chikadze took on… Read More
Anthony Pettis Appointed to GAMMA USA Athletes’ Commission
By press release
The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA), today announced that Anthony Pettis has joined the Athletes’ Commission under GAMMA USA.
Continuing to add growth to the GAMMA USA leadership team, current PFL Lightweight & former UFC/WEC… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski Says COVID-19 is “no Joke”, After Battling Virus
By FCF Staff
Not only was Alexander Volkanovski forced out of a March 27th fight with Brian Ortega, after testing positive for COVID-19, the UFC’s featherweight champ ended up being hospitalized on account of the virus.
Volkanovski was scheduled to… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes Dustin Poirier “Deserves to be Champion”
By FCF Staff
After Dustin Poirier took out Conor McGregor at UFC 257 last month, he proclaimed he’s the uncrowned champ, and Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t disagree.
Although Nurmagomedov announced he was retiring back in October, the UFC has yet to… Read More
UFC 257: Will Conor McGregor Move to 2-0 Against Dustin Poirier?
Although Dustin Poirier is widely regarded to be one of the game’s top lightweights, he’s a fair-sized underdog, heading into his rematch with Conor McGregor.
The first Poirier – McGregor tilt
Poirier and McGregor battled for the first time at… Read More
UFC 257: Will Dustin Poirier Take One Back From Conor McGregor?
Dustin Poirier has established himself as one of this generation’s top lightweights since he battled Conor McGregor back in 2014. But, as ‘The Diamond’ gets set to face McGregor at UFC 257, January 23rd, Poirier is a significant underdog to… Read More
Brian Kelleher Announces Ricky Simon Bout Postponed
By FCF Staff
Brian Kelleher has announced that a fight with Ricky Simon has been postponed again.
Recently the fighter reported on Twitter that he has tested positive for COVID-19, and as a result, he will not fight Simon on… Read More