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UFC 236: Paulo Costa Says Israel Adesanya “Doesn’t Have Heart”
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya moved his MMA record to 16-0 earlier this month, by defeating the legendary Anderson Silva, but clearly Paulo Costa wasn’t impressed by “The Last Style Bender”.
Adesanya faced Silva in the main event of UFC… Read More
Report: UFC 234 PPV Sales Under 200,000 According to Estimates
By FCF Staff
UFC 234 lost its original headliner hours out from the card, which likely contributed to it reportedly not passing the 200,000 mark in pay-per-view buys.
The February 9th event was supposed to feature Kelvin Gastelum challenging middleweight champ… Read More
ONE Championship Announces Yushin Okami Has Joined Promotion
By FCF Staff
In recent months, ONE Championship has signed UFC veterans like Eddie Alvarez, Sage Northcutt and Demetrious Johnson, and now the promotion’s announced Yushin Okami has also been added to the roster.
Recently ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong confirmed… Read More
Report: Israel Adesanya & Kelvin Gastelum to Battle For Interim 185 Title
By FCF Staff
The fall out from Robert Whittaker’s sudden withdrawal from UFC 234 continues, as now it’s being reported that Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum are going to fight for an interim 185 title.
Whittaker was supposed to face… Read More
Robert Whittaker’s “Not Worried” About Who’s Next, Following UFC 234 Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
As speculation continues as to who Robert Whittaker will face in his next title defense, the UFC champ’s relayed he’s not concerned about it.
Whittaker was scheduled to defend the middleweight title against Kelvin Gastelum last weekend… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Argues Israel Adesanya Hasn’t Earned Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Last weekend’s fight between Anderson Silva and Israel Adesanya was billed as a title shot eliminator. But despite the fact the latter won the contest, Kelvin Gastelum doesn’t believe “The Last Style Bender’s” earned a championship bout.… Read More
UFC 234: Israel Adesanya Insists He’s Fighting For The Belt Next
By FCF Staff
Since Robert Whittaker was forced out of his title defense last night at UFC 234, it’s not clear what’s next for the promotion’s 185 title. But, Israel Adesanya insists he’s going to be fighting for the belt… Read More
UFC 234: Robert Whittaker Forced Off Card
By FCF Staff
UFC 234 has been hit with a devastating blow, just hours before it’s set to begin, as it’s being reported headliner Robert Whitaker has been forced to withdraw.
The middleweight champion, who was booked to fight… Read More
UFC 234 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 234, which will take place tomorrow in Melbourne, Australia.
In the main event, middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will take on Kelvin Gastelum. In the co-headliner, former middleweight champ Anderson… Read More
Jon Jones Discusses GOAT Debates, Says Fans Are “Very Quick” to Forget Fighter’s Accomplishments
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has been mentioned in greatest of all time debates for years now, but the former light-heavyweight champ says he doesn’t focus on whether he’s the GOAT.
Although Jones has been criticized by some for his issues… Read More
Nick Diaz Back in the Octagon?
In his heyday, Nick Diaz was a very popular MMA fighter. A succession of 11 wins from 2008 through 2011, brought the 35-year old fighter to the pinnacle of the sport. His efforts included holding and maintaining the Strikeforce Welterweight… Read More
Conor McGregor Opens as Slight Favorite Over Donald Cerrone
The next chapter in the story of MMA former champion Conor McGregor looks like it could be set. While a date and venue are yet to be determined, hopefully the highly awaited fight between McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone becomes… Read More
Report: UFC Planning Nick Diaz – Jorge Masvidal Bout
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz hasn’t fought in the Octagon since 2015, but it looks like that could change in March, 2019.
According to a new report from ESPN, UFC President Dana White has informed the outlet Diaz has verbally… Read More
UFC’s Plans For Paulo Costa – Yoel Romero Bout Postponed Again
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s reported plans to have Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero fight have been postponed again.
The promotion hoped to have the middleweights fight at UFC 230 earlier this month in New York City. But, Romero was… Read More
Nick Diaz Says There’s “No Way” Canelo Alvarez Can Beat Him in a Boxing Match at His Weight
By FCF Staff
Canelo Alvarez may be one of the most respected fighters in all of boxing, but Nick Diaz maintains he would defeat the star, if the two were to box at his weight.
Alvarez is coming off a… Read More
Jake Shields Thinks Nick Diaz Could Fight Again “Soon”
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz hasn’t fought now in over three years, but his longtime friend and training partner, Jake Shields, believes that drought could end soon.
Diaz’s last fight took place in January, 2015, when he faced Anderson Silva… Read More
Nick Diaz Agrees to One-Year Suspension From USADA
By FCF Staff
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced today that Nick Diaz has agreed to a one year suspension, for failing to make himself available for three, out-of-competition drug tests.
Since Diaz’s one year of ineligibility began in April,… Read More
UFC on FOX 27: Will Derek Brunson Get One Back From “Jacare” Souza?
With UFC 220 now in the books, the MMA world will turn much of its focus to the January 27th, UFC on FOX 27 card, and its headlining bout between “Jacare” Souza and Derek Brunson. Although no title is on… Read More
‘Big’ John McCarthy to Join Bellator Broadcast Team
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192… Read More
GLORY 51: Rematch Between Badr Hari & Hesdy Gerges to Headline
By Press Release
AMSTERDAM – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, has slated a high-profile rematch to headline GLORY 51 Rotterdam from Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands on Saturday, March 3.
Last week, the promotion announced the… Read More