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Magomed Ankalaev Uncertain About UFC 249 Bout, Following Travel Ban in Russia
By FCF Staff
If UFC 249 does take place, Magomed Ankalaev is supposed to rematch Ion Cutelaba at the April 18th event. But, following a ban on travel out of Russia, due to the coronavirus, Ankalaev doesn’t know whether he’ll… Read More
Amanda Nunes to Defend UFC’s 145 Title Against Felicia Spencer Next
By FCF Staff
Both Megan Anderson and Felicia Spencer recorded impressive victories recently at UFC Norfolk, but the latter has been tapped for a title fight with featherweight champ, Amanda Nunes.
Spencer (8-1) took on Zarah Fairn at the event, and… Read More
Henry Cejudo to Vacate UFC’s Flyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo’s time as an active UFC champ-champ is coming to a close, as the decorated wrestler is vacating the flyweight title.
Cejudo, who also holds the UFC’s bantamweight belt, has not defended the 125 title since… Read More
UFC FN 120: Dustin Poirier & Matt Brown Score Stoppage Wins
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 120, which took place in Norfolk, Virginia.
In the main event, Dustin Poirier earned a stoppage win over Anthony Pettis, who tapped out due to an apparent rib injury… Read More
UFC Fight Night 120 Weigh-In Results: Pettis & Poirier Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 120 card in Norfolk, Virginia, have weighed in, including headliners Dustin Poirier and Anthony Pettis.
Poirier tipped the scales at 156 pounds, and the former lightweight champ came… Read More
UFC Adds Joe Lauzon – Clay Guida to November Line-up
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming card in Norfolk, Virginia, will feature a bout between two of the promotion’s most experienced lightweights. The promotion has announced that Joe Lauzon will battle Clay Guida at the November 11th card.… Read More
Coach Says Anthony Pettis to Face Dustin Poirier at UFC Fight Night 120
By FCF Staff
The longtime coach of Anthony Pettis, Duke Roufus, has relayed that the former lightweight champ will fight Dustin Poirier.
Recently the Roufusport founder reported the news on his Instagram account. Pettis earned a decision win over Jim… Read More
Deiveson Figueiredo Says Joseph Benavidez “Deserves” Rematch
By FCF Staff
Although officially, Deiveson Figueiredo recorded a second round, stoppage win over Joseph Benavidez last month, the flyweight contender says he deserves a rematch.
Figueiredo faced Benavidez at UFC Norfolk in a contest that was to determine the… Read More
Henry Cejudo Argues Deiveson Figueiredo Cheated in Joseph Benavidez Fight
By FCF Staff
Following Deiveson Figueiredo’s stoppage win over Joseph Benavidez at UFC Norfolk, there have been calls for a rematch, and Henry Cejudo’s clearly on board with that idea.
Benavidez and Figueiredo battled at UFC Norfolk last month, and the latter… Read More
Ion Cutelaba Comments on Controversial Defeat, Calls on Commission to “Correct This Injustice”
By FCF Staff
After incurring a much debated, TKO loss at UFC Norfolk, Ion Cutelaba is reporting he plans to appeal the call.
Cutelaba faced Magomed Ankalaev on Saturday night, and after a striking exchange early on, the light-heavyweight appeared… Read More
Lion Fight 64: Steve Walker to Defend North American Super Cruiserweight Belt Versus Brian Collette
By FCF Staff
Lion Fight 64 is taking place this Friday night in Hutchinson, Kansas, and it will feature Steve Walker defending the North American super cruiserweight title against Brian Collette.
Recently the promotion shared out the final line-up for… Read More
Megan Anderson Announces She’s Fighting Norma Dumont Next
By FCF Staff
After returning to the win column in October, Megan Anderson has announced she’s fighting Norma Dumont at the UFC’s upcoming card in Norfolk.
The former Invicta FC featherweight champ recently announced the February 29th bout on her… Read More
CES MMA 57 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for CES MMA 57, which will take place Friday, July 26th at the Twin River Casino Hotel in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
In the main event, heavyweight champ Greg Rebello will take on… Read More
CES MMA 57 Line-up & Broadcast Details
By FCF Staff
CES MMA 57 is taking place on July 26th at the Twin River Casino Hotel, Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, and the card’s full line-up is below.
In the main event, heavyweight champ Greg Rebello will take… Read More
Greg Rebello Looking Forward to Making First CES MMA HW Title Defense
By Press Release
N. PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (July 17, 2019) – CES MMA heavyweight World champion Greg “Ribz” Rebello is looking forward to his first title defense Friday night, July 26 at CES MMA 57, streaming on UFC FIGHT PASS®,… Read More
Greg Rebello to Make First Defense at CES MMA 57
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Temperatures in and out of the cage will continue to rise as many of the most talented and popular mixed-martial-arts fighters in the Northeast will be in action Friday night, July 26, at CES MMA 57, presented by Classic… Read More
Andrei Arlovski is “Very Happy” Losing Streak is Over, Discusses Timeline For Next Bout
By FCF Staff
Andrei Arlovki’s UFC roster spot was almost certainly on the line at UFC Fight Night 120, so, it’s understandable the former heavyweight champ’s thrilled he came out on top.
The 38 year-old Arlovski took on the rising… Read More
Andrei Arlovski to Face Junior Albini Next
By FCF Staff
Andrei Arlovski will look to end the worst losing streak of his career to date, against Junior Albini.
The UFC has announced that Arlovski will face the rising heavyweight at UFC Fight Night 120, which will take… Read More
GLORY to Debut Fight Night Bonuses This Friday
By Press Release
New York, NY – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced a new post-fight bonus structure for its athletes, beginning with GLORY 32 Virginia and GLORY 32 SuperFight Series on July 22.
All fighters competing at… Read More
GLORY 32: US Air Force vs. US Navy Armed Forces Exhibition Bout Added
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New York, NY – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced a special exhibition bout between members of the US Armed Forces to kick off GLORY 32 SuperFight Series from Ted Constant Convocation Center… Read More