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UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin Joins IMMAF Athletes Commission
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UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin has accepted an invitation to join the Athletes’ Commission of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (MMA).
Forrest Griffin commented: “I believe the IMMAF’s mission is to spread the best practices… Read More
UFC Vegas 22 Weigh-in Results: Brunson – Holland Official, Stoliarenko Out After Falling
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins are over, in advance of UFC Vegas 22, but the event included a frightening scene.
Bantamweight fighter Julija Stoliarenko fell two different times, during the weigh-ins, and as a result her bout with Julia Avila… Read More
Nurmagomedov Officially Vacates Belt, Oliveira – Chandler Planned For UFC’s Lightweight Title
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After months of speculation regarding the future of the UFC’s lightweight title, it’s been announced the promotion’s planning to have Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler battle for the now, vacated title.
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement in October,… Read More
UFC Vegas 21: Edwards- Muhammad Declared No Contest
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The pivotal headliner for UFC Vegas 21 ended in unfortunate and scary circumstances tonight, after Belal Muhammad incurred a vicious eye poke.
The welterweight faced top contender Leon Edwards in the main event, who stunned Muhammad with… Read More
UFC Vegas 21 Weigh-in Results: All Bouts Official
By FCF Staff
UFC Vegas 21 is taking place tomorrow at the promotion’s Apex Facility, and following the weigh-ins, all the fights are proceeding.
In the main event, top contender Leon Edwards will take on surging welterweight, Belal Muhammad.
Here… Read More
UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz Hands Israel Adesanya First MMA Loss
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 259, which saw Jan Blachowicz hand Israel Adesanya his first, MMA loss.
The light heavyweight champ mixed in his wrestling later in the bout, and outscored Adesanya for the unanimous decision… Read More
UFC 259 Weigh-in Results: All Three Title Fights Are Official
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The fighters have hit the scales, in advance of UFC 259, and all of the card’s title fights are proceeding.
Tomorrow’s event will see middleweight champ Israel Adesanya challenge light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, and featherweight champion… Read More
Report: Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas in The Works For UFC 261
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The UFC continues to work on its pay-per-view schedule for 2021, and it’s being reported Zhang Weili versus Rose Namajunas is being planned.
Weili (21-1) hasn’t fought since March, 2020, when he recorded a split decision win… Read More
UFC Vegas 19: Derrick Lewis Viciously KOs Curtis Blaydes
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Derrick Lewis added yet another, brutal knockout win to his highlight reel tonight, by taking out Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 19.
After dropping the opening round to the explosive wrestler, Lewis instantly KO’d Blaydes with a… Read More
Andrei Arlovski Still Pursuing Another UFC Belt
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Although Andrei Arlovski recently turned 42, and isn’t a top 15 ranked heavyweight, the renowned fighter hasn’t abandoned his championship plans.
The former UFC champ is booked to face Tom Aspinall today at UFC Vegas 19, in what… Read More
UFC Vegas 19 Weigh-in Results: Blaydes & Lewis Hit Their Marks
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The fighters have weighed in ahead of UFC Vegas 19 tomorrow, and all of the bouts are proceeding.
In the main event, Curtis Blaydes will take on fellow heavyweight contender, Derrick Lewis.
The card will be hosted… Read More
Derrick Lewis on Why Winning UFC’s HW Title Would be “Crazy”
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Derrick Lewis could be just a win or two away from fighting for the UFC’s heavyweight title again. But, recently the feared slugger outlined why winning the prestigious belt would be “crazy”.
Lewis is booked to fight… Read More
UFC 258: Kamaru Usman Takes Out Gilbert Burns
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for UFC 258, which took place at the Apex Facility in Las Vegas.
In the main event, welterweight champ Kamaru Usman recovered from an early flash knockdown to stop Gilbert Burns in round… Read More
UFC 258 Weigh-in Results: Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns is Official
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Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns have hit the scales, in advance of UFC 258, and the title fight is official.
The welterweight champ Usman came in at 170 pounds for the fight, as did his former teammate,… Read More
UFC Vegas 18: Alexander Volkov Wants Title Shot After Stopping Alistair Overeem
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Following Alexander Volkov’s one-sided win over Alistair Overeem at UFC Vegas 18, the heavyweight is hoping to fight for the promotion’s title next.
Volkov stopped the legendary Overeem with a series of punches in round two. The… Read More
UFC Vegas 18 Highlights: Sandhagen Devastates Edgar With Flying Knee
FLYING KNEE 🤯@cors_life landed the highlight reel KO against Frankie Edgar at #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/JUxFxF2EN9
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 7, 2021
Start your KO of the Year lists, people 😱 #UFCVegas18 pic.twitter.com/a7dMvwV8bH
— UFC (@ufc) February 7, 2021
UFC Vegas 18: Volkov Stops Overeem, Sandhagen Brutally KOs Edgar
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Vegas 18, which took place at the promotion’s Apex Facility.
In the main event, Alexander Volkov stopped legendary heavyweight Alistair Overeem with punches in round two.
The card also saw bantamweight… Read More
UFC Vegas 18 Weigh-in Results: Overeem & Volkov Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in for Saturday’s UFC Vegas 18 card, and all the bouts are official.
In the main event, decorated heavyweight Alistair Overeem will take on fellow contender, Alexander Volkov.
Main Card (ESPN+, 8 p.m.… Read More
iKON Fight Federation Launched in 2020 & Ready to Explode in 2021
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Back in August, veteran combat sports promoter Keith Veltre announced the formation of new mixed-martial-arts promotion, iKON Fighting Federation (iKON), in association of Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions (RJJ Boxing).
Launching a new business during a pandemic… Read More
Anthony Pettis Comments on Finishing UFC Deal With Win
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Now that Anthony Pettis has finished his UFC deal, it sounds like the former lightweight champ is going to take some time to consider his next steps.
Pettis faced Alex Morono at UFC Vegas 17, and after… Read More