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Derek Brunson Says He’s Not “Given Enough Respect” Following Impressive Win
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive win over Edmen Shahbazyan on Saturday, Derek Brunson let it be known he doesn’t believe he’s receiving the respect he deserves.
Brunson faced the rising middleweight in the headliner of UFC Vegas 5, and after a… Read More
Edmen Shahbazyan Wants to Become Youngest Champ in UFC History
By FCF Staff
As Edmen Shahbazyan gets set to face Derek Brunson this Saturday at UFC Vegas 5, the rising middleweight says he plans to become the youngest champ in UFC history.
Since the Armenian-American fighter joined the UFC in 2018, Shahbazyan (11-0)… Read More
Report: Kelvin Gastelum – Jack Hermansson Bout in The Works, Likely For ‘Fight Island’
By FCF Staff
The UFC has yet to officially announce any events for the much-discussed ‘Fight Island’. But, it’s being reported a fight between Jack Hermansson and Kelvin Gastelum is in the works and that it could take place at… Read More
Jan Blachowicz Doesn’t Believe Jon Jones is Really “Quitting”
By FCF Staff
Recently Jon Jones said he’s vacating the UFC’s light-heavyweight belt and that Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz can fight it out for the title. But, according to the latter, Jones isn’t really planning to walk away.
Since… Read More
Dana White Responds to Jon Jones’ Claim He’s Vacating LHW Title
By FCF Staff
Following Jon Jones’ claim he’s vacating the UFC’s light-heavyweight title, as tensions with the promotion continue to escalate, Dana White has released a statement.
Since talks for a proposed bout between Francis Ngannou and Jones quickly came… Read More
UFC 244: Darren Till Gives “Two (Expletives)” About Doubters
By FCF Staff
More than a few fans and observers have questioned Darren Till’s decision to fight Kelvin Gastelum in his first bout at 185. But the former welterweight contender apparently cares less about what his doubters have to say.… Read More
Dana White Confirms Paulo Costa is Sidelined For Months Due to Surgery
By FCF Staff
Paulo Costa was expected to be next for UFC middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya. But, the promotion’s president Dana White has confirmed that likely won’t be the case.
Costa earned a decision win over longtime contender Yoel Romero… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Reminds MMA World Darren Till is a “Dangerous Fighter”, Following UFC 244 Booking
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Darren Till and Kelvin Gastelum are going to fight at UFC 244, November 2nd, some observers questioned whether Till should have taken the match-up. But, recently Gastelum made it clear that he’s not… Read More
UFC 243 to be Hosted by Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium
By FCF Staff
UFC 243, headlined by a fight between interim middleweight champ Israel Adesanya and champ, Robert Whittaker, finally has an official venue.
The UFC has retweeted a report from The Herald Sun, which states that the October 5th… Read More
Darren Till Says Move to Middleweight Still Needs to be Considered
By FCF Staff
It doesn’t sound like Darren Till is planning to leave welterweight behind him just yet, but the British fighter admits he needs to thinking about moving up to middleweight.
Till cuts a lot of weight to make… Read More
UFC 234: Anderson Silva Has no Issue With Being Lined-up Against Rising Stars
By FCF Staff
Leading up to UFC 234, a narrative has formed that Anderson Silva is being ‘fed’ to Israel Adesanya, as a means to promote the rising star. But, the Brazilian legend and former middleweight champ doesn’t seem bothered… Read More
UFC 230: Dustin Poirier Off NYC Card
By FCF Staff
UFC 230 has taken a serious hit, following the news that heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier will fight Derrick Lewis at the event, as it’s being reported that Dustin Poirier has withdrawn due to injury.
Poirier was booked… Read More
Brendan Schaub Blasts Dana White, Accuses UFC President of Bullying Fighters
By FCF Staff
Recently Dana White and Brendan Schaub exchanged verbal shots via social media, and the latter has taken aim at the UFC President once again.
Last week, White and the retired fighter got into it, over comments Schaub… Read More
Dana White & Brendan Schaub Trade Verbal Shots; Latter Gives UFC President “Last Warning”
By FCF Staff
Comments Brendan Schaub recently made about professional kickboxers transitioning into MMA has spiralled into a fiery exchange with UFC President Dana White.
While recently discussing Gokhan Saki’s loss at UFC 226, Schaub reportedly talked about the difficulties… Read More
UFC on FOX 29: Dustin Poirier Collects Card’s Largest Payout
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier emerged from UFC on FOX 29 with a pivotal win and the card’s largest payout.
The lightweight contender took on Justin Gaethje in the main event, and proceeded to stop the former WSOF champ in… Read More
GLORY 37: Match-Ups And Bout Order Finalized
By Press Release
DENVER – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced the finalized match-ups and bout order for both GLORY 37 Los Angeles and GLORY 37 SuperFight Series, kicking off the organization’s 2017 schedule on Friday,… Read More