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Arnold Allen: Fight With Brian Ortega Probably “Makes The Most Sense”
By FCF Staff
Following his recent defeat to Max Holloway, Arnold Allen is looking towards his next match-up, and believes a showdown with Brian Ortega is the way to go.
Allen faced Holloway earlier this month, and dropped a unanimous… Read More
Report: Tanner Boser Dropping Down to LHW, Set to Fight Ion Cutelaba
By FCF Staff
Following Tanner Boser’s loss to Rodrigo Nascimento, it’s being reported the Canadian fighter is moving down from heavyweight to light-heavyweight. In addition, it’s being reported that Boser is set to battle Ion Cutelaba next.
Boser (20-9-1) joined the UFC… Read More
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
Michael Chandler Says UFC Also Wants Him to Battle Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the possibility of Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson coaching TUF and then fighting. But, according to Michael Chandler, there is still considerable interest in him facing McGregor.
Several days… Read More
Bellator 293: Seven Top Ranked Fighters Set to Compete
By press release
LOS ANGELES – Today, BELLATOR officials announced that a pivotal heavyweight bout between No. 7-ranked Marcelo Golm (10-3) and No. 8-ranked Daniel James (14-6-1) has been booked to headline the promotion’s Friday, March 31 return to Pechanga Resort Casino in… 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
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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