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Cory Sanderson Takes Verbal Jab at Henry Cejudo, Following UFC Raleigh Removal
By FCF Staff
Now that Cory Sandhagen has officially been removed from next month’s UFC Raleigh, the rising bantamweight is asking fans for feedback on who should be his next opponent. While doing so, the 27-year-old has taken a poke… Read More
Two UFC 245 Fight Preview & Predictions
UFC 245 is just around the corner so we’ll get a handful of MMA Christmas presents early this year. On December 14th, Dana White plays Santa, gifting us a fight card with Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington, Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski,… Read More
Max Holloway Comments on Jose Aldo’s Move to 135, Upcoming Bout With Marlon Moraes
By FCF Staff
Some observers have expressed concerns over Jose Aldo’s move to bantamweight, and whether the legend can make 135 in a healthy manner. But, Max Holloway is “excited” to see how the former featherweight champ does in the… Read More
UFC Raleigh: Michael Chiesa Says Rafael dos Anjos Fight “Couldn’t Have Happened” at a “Better Time”
By FCF Staff
Michael Chiesa has been booked to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Raleigh, January 25th, and “Maverick” says the timing of the bout couldn’t be better.
Chiesa (16-5) has been signed to face the former lightweight champ… Read More
Brian Ortega Outlines How He’s Become a “Mixed-Martial-Artist”, Following Loss to Max Holloway
By FCF Staff
Brian Ortega may have gone undefeated before he faced Max Holloway, and buzzed the MMA world with various finishes. But, according to the featherweight contender, it wasn’t until he lost to the featherweight champ he realized some… Read More
UFC Announces Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski Booking
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to fill out its schedule for the fourth quarter of 2019, as the promotion’s announced the date for the expected, Max Holloway versus Alexander Volkanovski fight.
Recently the company announced that Holloway… Read More
Yair Rodriguez: Only Jeremy Stephens Knows if Reaction to Eye Poke Was a “Lie”, Latter Responds
By FCF Staff
Following the disastrous conclusion to the headliner for UFC Mexico City, Yair Rodriguez seemed to raise doubts about the eye poke that ended the fight. That got back to Jeremy Stephens, and the featherweight contender was quick… Read More
UFC Mexico City: Jeremy Stephens Outlines How he Plans to “Embarrass” Yair Rodriguez
By FCF Staff
Yair Rodriguez reminded the MMA world of his dangerous and dazzling striking in his last outing. But, Jeremy Stephens is promising to “embarrass” and punish the featherweight in their fight at UFC Mexico City.
Rodriguez (11-2) will… Read More
Aljamain Sterling Says Henry Cejudo’s in For a “Bad Night” Against Top Bantamweights
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo has called out several big name bantamweights since he won the 135 title this past June. But according to Aljamain Sterling, the champ-champ plans to put off defending the division’s title as long as he… Read More
Dana White Says Henry Cejudo Needs to Defend 125 Title or Vacate It
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo has made it clear he wants to fight a big name in the bantamweight division when he’s ready to return. But, Dana White says the decorated fighter needs to defend the flyweight title against Joseph… Read More
UFC 240 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 240, which will see featherweight champ Max Holloway take on former lightweight champ, Frankie Edgar.
In the co-headliner, former featherweight champ Cris “Cyborg” will battle the undefeated Felicia Spencer.
PPV… Read More
Max Holloway’s Hoping For Another Bout at 155 “Sooner Than Later”
By FCF Staff
Max Holloway came up short in his bid to secure the UFC’s interim lightweight title earlier this year, but clearly the featherweight champ still has intentions of making a run at that weight.
Holloway faced Dustin Poirier… Read More
Renato “Moicano” Says For Him, Fight to do is Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
Renato “Moicano” is excited to see Frankie Edgar fight for the UFC’s featherweight title at UFC 240. But, the 145 contender clearly believes that Alexander Volkanovski has earned a title shot.
After Volkaovski defeated the legendary Jose… Read More
Max Holloway Remains Confident he Can be a Force at 155, Despite Loss to Dustin Poirier
By FCF Staff
Although Max Holloway came up short against now interim, lightweight champ Dustin Poirier last month, “Blessed” remains confident that he can be a top contender in the UFC’s 155 division.
The featherweight champ moved up in weight… Read More
Jose Aldo’s Coach Explains Why Alexander Volkanovski Fight Makes Sense For Former Champ
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo reportedly wasn’t familiar with Alexander Volkanovski’s name, following his big win at UFC Fortaleza, the legend’s coach says a fight with the rising featherweight makes sense.
After Aldo took out Renato “Moicano” earlier this month, Volkanovski… Read More
UFC 231 Max Holloway Vs. Brian Ortega Betting Preview
Max Holloway has been unstoppable since he lost to the “Notorious” Conor McGregor as a 21-year-old back in 2013. Since that defeat, he has gone 12 fights without losing and Holloway managed to capture the belt in spectacular fashion.… Read More
UFC Denver: Yair Rodriguez on What he Expects From “The Korean Zombie”
By FCF Staff
Chan Sung Jung earned the nickname “The Korean Zombie” due to his unbelievable ability to absorb punishment, and recently Yair Rodriguez weighed in on what he’s expecting from the rugged vet.
Rodriguez will battle Jung in the… Read More
Global Martial Arts Awards Nominees Announced
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6 November 2018 – Singapore: The Global Martial Arts Awards 2018, set to take place at the JW Marriott Hotel, South Beach in Singapore on 8 November, will bestow distinctive recognition onto superstar athletes, gifted coaches, innovative… Read More
Report: New Date For Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega Verbally Agreed To
By FCF Staff
After a scheduled bout for UFC 226 fell through last month, Max Holloway and Brian Ortega have reportedly, verbally agreed to fight at UFC 231.
Holloway withdrew from UFC 226 just days out, after experiencing concussion like… Read More
UFC 227: Cub Swanson Outlines Why Title Shot is Not His “Main Goal”
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson has long been regarded as one of the UFC’s best featherweights, and while the veteran still hopes to lock up a title shot, he says it’s not his primary focus.
Swanson will take on Renato… Read More