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Nasrat Haqparast Confirms Last Minute, Visa Approval For UFC 266 Travels
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Dan Hooker was able to secure a visa, just in time for a September 24th fight with Nasrat Haqparast, the latter’s reporting he’s also set.
On Monday, Hooker announced that he had finally received… Read More
DWCS 40: Four More UFC Contracts Handed Out
By FCF Staff
UFC contracts continue to be handed out regularly, during the latest season of Dana White’s Contender Series, as four more fighters picked up deals on Tuesday.
AJ Dobson was awarded a contract for his submission win over… Read More
Dan Hooker Gets Visa Ahead of UFC 266, But Won’t Arrive Until Late Into Fight Week
By FCF Staff
Dan Hooker’s public campaign to secure a visa and a trip to the United States for UFC 266 has been successful. But, now it remains to be seen how the renowned striker looks at Friday’s weigh-ins.
Due… Read More
UFC Vegas 37 Results: Anthony Smith Takes Out Ryan Spann
By FCF Staff
Anthony Smith demonstrated once again at UFC Vegas 37 that he remains a significant threat in the light heavyweight division, by quickly finishing the powerful Ryan Spann.
Smith stunned Spann with thumping punches early on, and proceeded… Read More
UFC Vegas 37 Weigh-in Results: Anthony Smith vs. Ryan Spann Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 37, which will take place Saturday at the Apex Facility.
In the main event, former title challenger Anthony Smith will take on rising light heavyweight, Ryan Spann.
14 bouts… Read More
Dan Hooker Launches Twitter Campaign, Calls on U.S. Embassy in Effort to Save UFC 266 Fight
By FCF Staff
In a last-ditch effort to save his upcoming fight at UFC 266, Dan Hooker has turned to Twitter and the U.S. Embassy in New Zealand.
The lightweight contender is scheduled to fight Nasrat Haqparast at the September 25th event.… Read More
UFC Vegas 37 Free Fight: Ryan Spann vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
UFC Vegas 37: Jim Miller Announces Withdrawal Due to COVID-19
By FCF Staff
Jim Miller’s 50th pro-fight will not take place on September 18th as planned, as for the first time in the veteran’s career, he’s withdrawing from a bout.
The 38-year-old Miller (32-16, 1 NC) was booked to fight Nikolas… Read More
DWCS 38: Five More UFC Contracts Awarded
By FCF Staff
Dana White’s Contender Series continues to deliver UFC contracts, as five more were handed out at Tuesday’s event.
After the bouts, White announced that all of the night’s winners are receiving UFC contracts.
Here are the results… Read More
UFC Vegas 36: Derek Brunson Taps Out Darren Till
By FCF Staff
Derek Brunson moved his winning streak to five today at UFC Vegas 36, by submitting Darren Till.
Brunson surged ahead in rounds one and two, by taking Till down and punishing him with strikes from above. In… Read More
UFC Vegas 36: Jonathan Martinez Off Card Due to Medical Complications
By FCF Staff
Following Friday’s weigh-ins, UFC Vegas 36 has lost a fight, as it’s being reported that Jonathan Martinez has withdrawn from the card.
Martinez was booked to face Marcelo Rojo at today’s event, and came in at 138… Read More
UFC Vegas 36 Weigh-in Results: Derek Brunson & Darren Till Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in for Saturday’s UFC Vegas 36 card and the main event is official.
The card will be headlined by a middleweight fight between fellow contenders, Derek Brunson and Darren Till.
In the co-headliner,… Read More
DWCS 37: Azamat Murzakanov One of Five Fighters Awarded UFC Contracts
By FCF Staff
The fifth season of Dana White’s Contender Series kicked off tonight in Las Vegas, and it saw five fighters pick up UFC contracts.
Light heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov and welterweight A.J. Fletcher were awarded UFC deals, for scoring first-round,… Read More
UFC Vegas 35 Highlights: Abdul Razak Alhassan KOs Alessio Di Chirico With Head Kick
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— UFC (@ufc) August 29, 2021
Giga Chikadze Calls to be Back-up For UFC 266 Title Fight, Bout With Max Holloway
By FCF Staff
After recording his seventh straight win under the UFC banner on Saturday, Giga Chikadze has made it clear he wants a fight that’s at the very top of the featherweight division next.
Chikadze took on Edson Barboza at… Read More
UFC Vegas 35 Results: Giga Chikadze Stops Edson Barboza
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Vegas 35, which saw Giga Chikadze stop fellow featherweight contender Edson Barboza in the main event.
The card also featured the finals for TUF 29, and Bryan Battle and Ricky Turcios won… Read More
UFC Vegas 35 Weigh-in Results: Edson Barboza & Giga Chikadze Set For Battle
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales ahead of UFC Vegas 35, and the headliner, as well as the TUF 29 finals are proceeding.
In the main event, Edson Barboza will face surging featherweight, Giga Chikadze.
Here are the… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson Off UFC Vegas 36 Card
By FCF Staff
It looks like Alexander Gustafsson’s plan to return to the top of the UFC’s light heavyweight division has hit another snag, as it’s being reported he’s out of UFC Vegas 36.
The former title challenger was booked… Read More