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Report: Leon Edwards – Jorge Masvidal Grudge Match Nearly Finalized
By FCF Staff
Ever since their highly publicized, backstage incident in 2019, there’s been talk about Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards fighting in the Octagon. Now, it looks like it’s going to happen.
The welterweight contenders got into it backstage… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Advises Conor McGregor’s Camp Against Fourth, Dustin Poirier Fight
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s second straight loss to Dustin Poirier, the controversial star insisted the two will fight again. But, Georges St-Pierre is advising the former champ’s team against fighting Poirier one more time.
After Poirier avenged his… Read More
Latest UFC 264 Embedded Shows Backstage Exchange Between Conor McGregor & Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor and Rafael dos Anjos have been trading verbal jabs for years, and the lightweights needed to be separated at the weigh-ins for UFC 264.
Dos Anjos is serving as an alternate for tonight’s… Read More
Conor McGregor Predicts UFC 264 Will Set New PPV Record
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has been a driving force in the UFC’s top-selling, pay-per-views, and the former champ believes he’s going to set another record this Saturday.
McGregor (22-5) is set to battle Dustin Poirier (27-6) in a rubber… Read More
UFC 263: Adesanya Defends Middleweight Belt, Moreno Takes Flyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 263, which took place in Glendale, Arizona.
UFC 263
Middleweight Championship
Israel Adesanya def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Flyweight Championship
Brandon Moreno def. Deiveson Figueiredo via… Read More
UFC 263 Weigh-in Results: Adesanya – Vettori 2 Official, Figueiredo Makes Weight at Buzzer
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins are over for UFC 263 and both of the card’s title fights are official, after some tense moments.
Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo did not appear until shortly before the weigh-ins were over, but he came in… Read More
Anthony Pettis Appointed to GAMMA USA Athletes’ Commission
By press release
The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA), today announced that Anthony Pettis has joined the Athletes’ Commission under GAMMA USA.
Continuing to add growth to the GAMMA USA leadership team, current PFL Lightweight & former UFC/WEC… Read More
Report: UFC 257 PPV Buys Trending at 1.6 Million or More
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 257, Dana White said that the Dustin Poirier – Conor McGregor led card was trending to be one of the biggest in the promotion’s history. Now subsequent reports are indicating that is the case.
The… Read More
Gilbert Burns: “People Underestimate” Conor McGregor’s Grappling
By FCF Staff
The consensus is that Conor McGregor’s grappling is the weakest part of his game. But, Gilbert Burns believes fans and observers underestimate the star’s ground skills.
All four of McGregor’s losses to date have come via submission,… Read More
Anthony Pettis to Fight Alex Morono Next
By FCF Staff
Former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis has his next opponent, as it’s being reported he will fight Alex Morono.
Pettis (23-10) hasn’t competed since May when he outscored Donald Cerrone for a decision win. Prior to that… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev: Donald Cerrone Would be an “Easy Fight”
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev wants a big name for his third UFC bout, after making history last month in his first two fights with the promotion. So, while Chimaev would almost certainly agree to fight Donald Cerrone, he doesn’t… Read More
Jorge Masvidal: Immediate Rematch With Kamaru Usman Top Priority
By FCF Staff
Although Jorge Masvidal understands he could earn more money fighting the like of Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz next, ‘Gamebred’ says a rematch with Kamaru Usman is his number one goal.
Masvidal stepped up on short notice… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Says The UFC “Came Correct” to Make UFC 251 Headliner
By FCF Staff
It wasn’t long ago that Jorge Masvidal was questioning the UFC’s compensation model and arguing he should be receiving more revenue. But, ‘Gamebred’ says playing hardball with the promotion paid off.
For much of the year, Masvidal… Read More
Kamaru Usman: Short Notice Fight With Jorge Masvidal is “Just a Minor Change”
By FCF Staff
Kamaru Usman has been booked to fight a different opponent at UFC 251, with just several days notice. But, according to the welterweight champ, the fact he’s now facing Jorge Masvidal rather than Gilbert Burns, is just… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Confirms He’s Signed New Contract, Following Addition to UFC 251
By FCF Staff
After agreeing to fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 on Saturday, Jorge Masvidal’s confirmed he’s signed a new multi-fight deal with the promotion.
Masvidal has been booked to face the welterweight champ on short notice, after Gilbert… Read More
UFC 251: Jorge Masvidal Tests Negative For COVID-19, Heading to Abu Dhabi
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Jorge Masvidal would fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, provided he tests negative for COVID-19, the card’s new main event has been announced.
Masvidal has agreed to face the welterweight champ on just days… Read More
Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal Set For UFC 251, Pending COVID-19 Testing
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the UFC was working to have Jorge Masvidal step in and fight Kamaru Usman next Saturday, and according to reports, ‘Gamebred’ has signed up for the bout.
The move comes not long… Read More
Report: UFC Working to Add Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal to July 11th PPV
By FCF Staff
Now that Gilbert Burns can no longer fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, after testing positive for COVID-19, it’s being reported the promotion’s working to bring in Jorge Masvidal as a replacement.
Recently it was reported that… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Has “Questions” About Revenue Share Fighters Receive From The UFC
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal has been voicing his displeasure with what the UFC’s offering for his next fight. Now, “Gamebred” is questioning why fighters reportedly earn less of the promotion’s revenue, in comparison to what athletes earn from other… Read More
Dana White Says Smart Move For Conor McGregor is to Wait For LW Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor has made it clear he wants to fight before this fall, Dana White believes the star should wait for another shot at the UFC’s lightweight belt.
After McGregor stopped Donald Cerrone in January, White… Read More