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Geoff Neal Reports he “Almost Died” Due to Recent Medical Scare
By FCF Staff
Rising welterweight Geoff Neal has released a statement, in which he says he “almost died” due to the medical issue that pulled him from UFC Vegas 8.
Neal was booked to fight Neil Magny at the August 29th… Read More
Santiago Ponzinibbio Talks Timeline & Possible Opponents For UFC Return
By FCF Staff
After going through 2019 without competing, UFC welterweight contender Santiago Ponzinibbio is targeting his Octagon return.
Ponzinibbio (27-3) hasn’t fought since November, 2018, when he KO’d Neil Magny. The Argentinean spent time on the sidelines as a… 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
Report: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington Set For UFC 245
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to when and if Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington will fight, it’s being reported that the match-up has been added to UFC 245.
Recently it was reported that the UFC was trying… 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
UFC 244: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington in The Works
By FCF Staff
Nothing has been finalized yet, but the UFC is working on having Colby Covington challenge welterweight champ Kamaru Usman at the promotion’s next card in New York City.
UFC 244 is scheduled to take place on November… Read More
UFC Newark: Kamaru Usman & Colby Covington Have Heated Exchange in Post-Fight Interview
By FCF Staff
After Colby Covington worked his way to clear cut, win over Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, the polarizing fighter got into it with champion Kamaru Usman on the ESPN broadcast set.
Covington faced Lawler in the card’s… 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
Bellator 229: Andrey Koreshkov – Lorenz Larkin to Headline
By Press Release
Bellator officials announced today that the eagerly anticipated matchup between welterweight standouts Andrey Koreshkov (22-3) and Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC) has been re-booked for Friday, October 4, when the promotion returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Says he Saw Vicious, KO of Ben Askren “a Long Time Ago”
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal says he would have enjoyed punishing Ben Askren for three rounds at UFC 239. But, not surprisingly, “Gamebred” is just fine with how the fight unfolded…
After trading verbal shots with one another for weeks,… Read More
Darren Till Weighs-in on Ben Askren – Jorge Masvidal, Tells “Funky” to “Shut Up”
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal is the betting lines underdog heading into his fight with Ben Askren, but Darren Till believes the man who knocked him out in March, could indeed hand “Funky” his first loss.
Masvidal faced Till at… Read More
UFC 239 Preview: Jon Jones on a Mission to Top UFC Rankings
The light-heavyweight championship will be on the line on July 6 as Jon Jones and Thiago Santos go head-to-head at UFC 239.
Jones has had some well-documented, USADA-related issues during his career, but he will undoubtedly be eager to make… Read More
Report: Junior dos Santos – Francis Ngannou Bout to be Moved From UFC 239
By FCF Staff
It looks like the bout between heavyweight contenders Junior dos Santos and Francis Ngannou will no longer take place at the July 6th, UFC 239 card, as it’s being reported the fight’s been moved to UFC Minneapolis.… Read More
Surging Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Says he Still Has “a Lot of Wood to Burn”
By FCF Staff
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos has won seven straight fights and has worked his way into the UFC’s top 15 welterweight ranks, but the fighter says he hasn’t reached his peak.
Dos Santos (21-5) is coming off a first round,… Read More
UFC London: Darren Till Says he “Calls The Shots”, Not Ben Askren
By FCF Staff
As Ben Askren continues to campaign for a fight with the winner of tomorrow’s bout between Jorge Masdvidal and Darren Till, the latter’s reminding “Funky” he’s the higher ranked fighter.
Following Askren’s controversial win over Robbie Lawler… Read More
UFC 235: Jon Jones Defends, Kamaru Usman Takes Title From Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 235, which saw Jon Jones defend the 205 title, and Kamaru Usman take the welterweight crown from Tyron Woodley.
Jones outscored Anthony Smith with kicks and strikes from the clinch, while… Read More
UFC 235 Weigh-In Results: All Bouts Are Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 235, which will take place tomorrow night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will battle Anthony Smith. In the co-headliner, welterweight champ Tyron Woodley… Read More
Ben Askren Is Ready For His UFC Debut
Welterweight Ben Askren is set to make his much-awaited UFC debut at UFC 235, March 2nd, and he’s ready and raring to go. Signed by the UFC in a historic trade from ONE Championship, Askren will face off against former welterweight title… Read More
UFC 235: Ben Askren Insists There’s “no Need” For Him to Fight Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
If both Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley win at UFC 235, talk about the teammates fighting in the future will almost certainly rise. But, as the event approaches, Askren’s repeated his insistence he will not battle his friend.
Askren… Read More
UFC 235: Ben Askren Questions Whether Even Colby Covington’s Mom Likes “Chaos”
By FCF Staff
As Ben Askren continues to prepare for a fight with Robbie Lawler, “Funky’s” relayed he doesn’t have anything personal against the former champ. But, when it comes to another welterweight contender, Colby Covington, the situation’s rather different.… Read More