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Paulo Costa – Marvin Vettori Headliner to be at Catchweight
By FCF Staff
Following Paulo Costa’s admission that he weighed over 210 pounds, just days out from UFC Vegas 41, it’s being reported his bout with Marvin Vettori will proceed at a catchweight.
Costa was booked to fight Vettori at… Read More
Report: Derek Brunson to Battle Jared Cannonier Next
By FCF Staff
It looks Jared Cannonier will be the next man tasked with halting Derek Brunson’s road back to a title shot.
Since Brunson was stopped by Israel Adesanya in November, 2018, the explosive wrestler has worked his back into title… Read More
Bellator 266 Results: Phil Davis Spoils Yoel Romero’s Debut
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 266, which took place in San Jose, California.
In the main event, former light heavyweight champ Phil Davis spoiled the promotional debut of Yoel Romero, by working his way to a… Read More
Jared Cannonier Argues Derek Brunson’s “Not in a Position to Wait For a Title Shot”
By FCF Staff
Derek Brunson has been calling for a title shot, following his win over Darren Till last weekend. But, Jared Cannonier doesn’t think the middleweight contender’s done enough yet to fight for the belt.
Brunson faced Till in the… Read More
Former GLORY Champ Alex Pereira Announces He’s Officially Joined The UFC (Video)
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Alex Pereira was heading to the UFC, and now the former GLORY champ has officially announced the move.
Heading into Pereira’s September 9th, kickboxing match with Artem Vakhitov, it was reported the… Read More
Derek Brunson Believes Darren Till Can “Still Put it Together”, Despite Latest Setback
By FCF Staff
Although Darren Till has just one win on his record now since 2018, Derek Brunson isn’t ready to write the fighter off as a contender.
Till battled Brunson in the headliner of UFC Vegas 36 on Saturday,… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Congratulates Jared Cannonier, But Doesn’t Agree With Judges
By FCF Staff
After dropping the headliner for UFC Vegas 34, Kelvin Gastelum was quick to congratulate opponent Jared Cannonier on the victory. But, the longtime, middleweight contender doesn’t agree the judges got the scoring right.
Cannonier was awarded the… Read More
Report: Paulo Costa – Marvin Vettori Fight in The Works
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build out its fall schedule, and it’s being reported that the promotion is planning to have Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori throw hands.
Both of the middleweight contenders are coming off… Read More
Watch City Kickboxing’s Mike Mathetha Find Out He’s Been Signed by The UFC
By FCF Staff
The renowned City Kickboxing Gym has added another fighter to the UFC roster, as recently the team documented Mike ‘Blood Diamond’ Mathetha finding out about his signing.
Like his teammate, UFC middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya, Mathetha has an… Read More
Dana White Tells Paulo Costa he Should Have “Started a YouTube Channel”
By FCF Staff
Recently Paulo Costa alluded to the money YouTube celebrities Jake and Logan Paul have been making fighting, while relaying he’s unhappy with the UFC’s latest offer. In an interview Dana White has done since then, the UFC… Read More
Paulo Costa Not Happy With UFC Offer, Denies Accepting Jared Cannonier Fight
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Kelvin Gastelum, and not Paulo Costa, will fight Jared Cannonier next. On account of statements Costa has made since, it looks like a contract dispute could be why.
It was reported Costa… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Injured, Leon Edwards Fight Pushed Back
By FCF Staff
The upcoming UFC 262 card has taken a hit, as it’s being reported that Nate Diaz has incurred an injury, and as a result, his fight with Leon Edwards has been moved.
Diaz was scheduled to fight… Read More
Yoel Romero Not Medically Cleared to Compete at Bellator 258, Out of Grand Prix
By FCF Staff
Bellator has lost one of its biggest fights in recent memory, as the promotion has announced that Yoel Romero has not been medically cleared to battle Anthony Johnson on May 7.
Romero was supposed to face his… Read More
Who Should Darren Till Face When He’s Back From Injury?
Since moving up to the middleweight division, Darren Till has a record of 1 win and 1 loss. He has so far been unable to position himself as the number one contender and now that he is out injured that… Read More
UFC Vegas 23: Will Kevin Holland Upset Marvin Vettori?
Marvin Vettori has been on quite the impressive roll in recent months, and as a result, he’s a significant favorite heading into his bout Saturday with Kevin Holland. But, could ‘Trail Blazer’ halt Vettori’s rise at UFC Vegas 23? And… Read More
Derek Brunson Accuses Kevin Holland of Trying to be “Izzy”, With Trash Talk
By FCF Staff
Derek Brunson came up short against Israel Adesanya, when the latter was surging up the middleweight ranks. But, the longtime, contender says that won’t be the case, when he takes on another rising star, Kevin Holland.
Brunson… Read More
Report: Kelvin Gastelum Stepping in to Fight Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken the UFC long to find a new opponent for Robert Whittaker, as it’s being reported Kelvin Gastelum has agreed to fight the former champ, April 17th.
Whittaker was originally scheduled to fight Paulo Costa… Read More
Report: Paulo Costa Withdrawing From April 17th Fight With Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC is going to have to find a new main event for its April 17th card, as it’s being reported that Paulo Costa cannot compete due to illness.
Costa was scheduled to fight… Read More
PFL: Main Event & Card Announced For May 6th
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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced its main event and full card matchups for PFL 3, commencing on May 6. Fabricio Werdum, one of the greatest heavyweights… Read More
Jan Blachowicz is Planning Break, Following Pivotal Win at UFC 259
By FCF Staff
After recording yet another, massive win, it looks like Jan Blachowicz isn’t planning to fight again until late 2021.
Blachowicz successfully defended the UFC’s light heavyweight title on Saturday, by defeating middleweight champ Israel Adesanya via unanimous… Read More