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Dana White Non-Committal on Future of Men’s Flyweight Division
By FCF Staff
The consensus is that the men’s flyweight division is going to be shuttered by the UFC, but Dana White has yet to outright say that’s going to happen.
For sometime now, there’s been speculation that the UFC… Read More
Will Ben Askren Live Up To Expectations At UFC 233?
There is a lot of excitement and anticipation about Ben Askren finally signing with the UFC. It is rumored that he will fight former UFC champ Robbie Lawler at UFC 233, which would be a great fight for the fans to… Read More
Report: TJ Dillashaw to Challenge Henry Cejudo For Flyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Amidst reports this week that the UFC plans to shut down the men’s flyweight division, it’s being reported that bantamweight champ, TJ Dillashaw, will move down and challenge 125 champ Henry Cejudo in January.
ESPN is reporting… Read More
Report: UFC Has Begun Cutting Flyweights in Advance of Closing Down Men’s 125 Division
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been widespread speculation that the UFC intends to close the men’s flyweight division, and it’s being reported that process has begun.
Prior to Demetrious Johnson’s departure from the UFC, there were renewed rumors the promotion… Read More
Henry Cejudo Believes UFC is Likely “Done” With Flyweight Division
By FCF Staff
Increasingly it looks like Henry Cejudo will not defend the flyweight title he took from Demetrious Johnson at UFC 227 this past August.
Recently rumors have been circulating that the UFC is considering getting rid of the… Read More
Dana White Weighs-In on Ben Askren’s First UFC Fight
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear yet when and who Ben Askren will face in his Octagon debut, but Dana White’s confirmed that the former Bellator and ONE champ will face a top tier welterweight.
Recently it was confirmed that… Read More
Ben Askren Targets Conor McGregor as Twitter Campaign Continues
By FCF Staff
You can add Conor McGregor to the list of fighters who has been targeted by Ben Askren on Twitter, since it was reported the undefeated welterweight could be added to the UFC roster.
Since news that the… Read More
Report: Estimates For UFC 227 PPV Numbers Better Than Many Expected
By FCF Staff
Initial estimates for UFC 227’s pay-per-view numbers are being reported, and the figures are higher than many observers expected.
The card took place on August 4th, and featured bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw stopping Cody Garbrandt, and Henry… Read More
Patricio “Pitbull”: “There’s no One to Beat” Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo ended the historic reign of Demetrious Johnson at UFC 227, and it looks like Patricio “Pitbull” Freire believes the wrestler will rule the flyweight division for some time.
Cejudo worked his way to a split… Read More
UFC 227: TJ Dillashaw Questions Whether Henry Cejudo Deserves Shot at 135 Title
By FCF Staff
After Henry Cejudo secured the flyweight title at UFC 227, he called for a bout with bantamweight champ, TJ Dillashaw. But, it doesn’t look like the latter believes that fight should happen.
Cejudo halted Demetrious Johnson’s historic… Read More
UFC 227: Cody Garbrandt Says UFC Wants “me to be The Champ”
By FCF Staff
Some observers were surprised when the UFC decided to give Cody Garbrandt an immediate rematch with TJ Dillashaw, but “No Love” says that decision was made, because the promotion wants him to be champion.
Garbrandt faced his… Read More
UFC 227 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 227, which will take place in Los Angeles, California.
The card will feature bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw taking on Cody Garbrandt, and flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson versus Henry Cejudo.… Read More
UFC & Rizin Vet Ian McCall Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Flyweight pioneer and UFC veteran Ian McCall, has announced he’s retiring from professional fighting.
The 33 year-old McCall, who was quickly stopped by Kyoji Horiguchi at a Rizin event earlier this month, made the announcement during the… Read More
Report: TJ Dillashaw – Cody Garbrandt Planned For UFC 227
By FCF Staff
It looks like Cody Garbrandt is going to receive an immediate rematch with TJ Dillashaw, as it’s being reported the bout is planned for UFC 227.
Garbrandt (11-1) lost the bantamweight title to Dillashaw last November, via… Read More
UFC 221: Ben Nguyen Makes Case For Title Shot if he Defeats Jussier “Formiga”
By FCF Staff
Ben Nguyen is sitting outside the flyweight division’s top five rankings, as he gets set to fight Jussier “Formiga” tonight at UFC 221. But, the fighter believes he could be in the title shot mix, if he… Read More
Henry Cejudo Calls Out Tim Elliott
By FCF Staff
Although Henry Cejudo is ranked substantially higher than Tim Elliott in the flyweight ranks, the decorated wrestler is calling for a bout with the rugged vet.
Cejudo is coming off a decision win over Anthony Pettis, and… Read More
John Moraga – Wilson Reis Fight Added to UFC’s April Line-Up
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, April 14th card in Glendale, Arizona, has picked up a fight between flyweight contenders Wilson Reis and John Moraga.
Recently the promotion announced that the veterans will battle at UFC on FOX 29, which… Read More
Best UFC Fighters to Look out for in 2018
Conor McGregor dominated the headlines in 2017, but not always for his exploits inside the Octagon, and with his money-spinning, boxing match against Floyd Mayweather now consigned to history, the Dubliner can get back to doing what he does… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Passes Conor McGregor in UFC’s P4P Ranks
By FCF Staff
After joining Conor McGregor as one of four fighters to win titles in two weight divisions, Georges St-Pierre has surpassed the lightweight champ in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings.
St-Pierre returned to the Octagon earlier this month at… Read More
UFC Announces Ray Borg – Brandon Moreno Bout
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s February 18th card in Austin, Texas, will feature a bout between two of the promotion’s top prospects, as Brandon Moreno will take on Ray Borg.
The promotion recently announced the flyweight contest for the upcoming… Read More