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ONE on TNT III: John Lineker KOs
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from ONE Championship’s third TNT card, which was broadcast on the network Wednesday.
In the main event, former UFC flywieght and bantamweight contender, John Lineker, KO’d Troy Worthen in the opening round.
ONE… Read More
Report: Jairzinho Rozenstruik to Battle Augusto Sakai Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC has booked another main event for its summer schedule, as it’s being reported Jairzinho Rozenstruik will take on fellow heavyweight contender, Augusto Sakai.
Both heavyweights are looking to get back on track, as… Read More
Kamaru Usman Believes Nate Diaz Would Duck Title Fight if he Beats Leon Edwards
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear right now if the UFC will tap Nate Diaz for a title shot, if he beats top welterweight contender Leon Edwards, May 15. But, if the UFC goes that route, and Kamaru Usman’s still holding the… Read More
Aljamain Sterling Refutes Claim he Will be Sidelined For Nine Months
By FCF Staff
Apparently, there’s been talk that Aljamain Sterling could be sidelined for the remainder of 2021, on account of pending neck surgery. But, the new champion insists that’s not the case.
Sterling has decided to undergo surgery to resolve… Read More
Conor McGregor Tells Dustin Poirier He’ll “be Ready For The Tactics” in Trilogy Fight
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor aren’t expected to fight again for a few months yet. But, the lightweight stars are already trading verbal shots ahead of their trilogy fight.
The accomplished fighters are expected to fight for… Read More
Mike Winkeljohn Believes Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones is a “$50 Million Fight”
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has repeatedly said he wants a bump in pay, before he fights Francis Ngannou, and it looks like his coach understands why.
Ever since Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic last month to become the UFC’s… Read More
Charles Oliveira on Why He’ll “Walk Forward The Entire Time” Against Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira understands that Michael Chandler packs a heavy punch as well as top-tier takedowns. But, the lightweight has no intention of abandoning his pressuring style when he battles Chandler at UFC 262.
After winning eight straight… Read More
Thomas Almeida: Sean O’Malley Still Needs to “Prove Many Things”
By FCF Staff
Thomas Almeida acknowledges that Sean O’Malley is a talented fighter. But, the bantamweight contender believes ‘Sugar’ still has some work to do, in terms of proving he’s a championship contender.
Almeida is booked to fight O’Malley today… Read More
Coach Discusses Improvements to Francis Ngannou’s Wrestling For Stipe Miocic Rematch
By FCF Staff
Stipe Miocic turned to his wrestling game to defeat Francis Ngannou in their first encounter. But, as their rematch approaches, Ngannou’s coach is reporting the heavyweight’s made big improvements to that part of the game.
Ngannou challenged… Read More
Luke Rockhold: Khabib Nurmagomedov Wants to Follow His Dad’s “Footsteps”, Become “Coach of The Year”
By FCF Staff
Now that Khabib Nurmagomedov has retired, Luke Rockhold’s reporting his friend wants to create a legacy in coaching, just like his father, Abdulmanap.
Prior to his tragic passing last year, on account of complications stemming from COVID-19,… 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
Leon Edwards “Truly” Believes Win Today Should Deliver Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Belal Muhammad may not be a top ten ranked welterweight, but it seems clear that Leon Edwards will call for a title shot, if he’s victorious at UFC Vegas 21.
Edwards was originally scheduled to face rising… Read More
Leon Edwards: Colby Covington’s Been “Running Since Forever”
By FCF Staff
Leon Edwards is set to fight Belal Muhammad this Saturday at UFC Vegas 21, but that hasn’t stopped him from accusing Colby Covington of ducking him.
Edwards was booked to fight rising welterweight Khamzat Chimaev three different times,… Read More
Jon Jones Predicts Jan Blachowicz Win Over Israel Adesanya
By FCF Staff
On Saturday, Israel Adesanya will try to secure the title Jon Jones once held. But, apparently, the former light heavyweight champ doesn’t see that happening.
The middleweight champ Adesanya will challenge Jan Blachowicz for his light heavyweight… Read More
Islam Makhachev on Why He’s “Good” With Comparisons to Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Being compared to one of the greatest fighters MMA has ever known comes with a lot of pressure and expectations. But, Islam Makhachev says he’s just fine with being compared to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Due to Makhachev’s grappling-centric approach,… Read More
Report: Matt Brown to Fight Dhiego Lima Next
By FCF Staff
Recently Dan Hardy called for a bout with Matt Brown, but it looks like the latter will face Dhiego Lima next.
The 40-year-old Brown (22-18) is coming off a decision loss to Carlos Condit, which took place… Read More
Bellator MMA Adds Melvin Manhoef, Oliver Enkamp and Terry Brazier to Historic Paris Event
By Press Release
Two exciting marquee bouts have joined Bellator Paris on Saturday, October 10 from Accor Arena in Paris, with the addition of a light heavyweight contest featuring combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef (32-14-1, 2 NC) facing Cameroon’s Simon… Read More
Ryan Bader Believes Bellator 244 Could Determine Planet’s Top 205’er
By FCF Staff
Ryan Bader is set to defend Bellator’s light heavyweight belt against Vadim Nemkov on Friday, and “Darth” believes the bout could determine who is the best fighter in the weight class.
Bader will battle Nemkov in the… Read More
CFFC 81: James Gonzalez Wins Featherweight Title Via Vicious Armlock (Graphic Video)
By FCF Staff
James Gonzalez agreed to face Pat Sabatini for Cage Fury Fighting Championships’ featherweight title on short notice, Saturday, and the fighter recorded one of the most gruesome finishes in recent history.
Gonzalez caught the now former… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Strongly Hints at MMA Comeback
By FCF Staff
It looks Jimi Manawu’s retirement from professional fighting is going to be a short one, as recently the hard-hitting fighter strongly hinted that he’s returning to the cage.
The 39-year-old light-heavyweight announced he was retiring last summer… Read More