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Henry Cejudo Says 125 Division Needs New “Storylines”, Not Immediate Rubber Match With Demetrious Johnson
By FCF Staff
Although Demetrious Johnson defended the UFC’s flyweight title a record 11 times, and holds a win over Henry Cejudo, the new champ says a trilogy fight would not serve the division’s best interests.
Cejudo took the flyweight… Read More
Daniel Cormier: “There is no Hope For Any of us”, if Demetrious Johnson Doesn’t Get Rubber Match
By FCF Staff
Following Demetrious Johnson’s stunning loss to Henry Cejudo at UFC 227 on Saturday night, Daniel Cormier is one of the voices calling for the former champ to get an immediate rematch.
Johnson was looking to defend the… Read More
UFC 227: Demetrious Johnson Believes he May Have Incurred Serious Knee in Defeat
By FCF Staff
If the UFC does take a look at booking a rubber match between Henry Cejudo and Demetrious Johnson, it looks like the fight may not happen for a while.
Johnson was unable to extend his historic reign… Read More
UFC 227: Henry Cejudo Wants to be a “Triple Champ” After Ending Demetrious Johnson’s Reign
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo added the UFC flyweight’s championship to his extensive and decorated resume on Saturday night, but the renowned wrestler says he isn’t finished.
The Olympic Gold Medalist in freestyle wrestling managed to score several, pivotal takedowns… Read More
UFC 227: TJ Dillashaw Stops Cody Garbrandt Again, Henry Cejudo Ends Demetrious Johnson’s Historic Run
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 227, which saw TJ Dillashaw defend the bantamweight title by stopping Cody Garbrandt again. In the co-headliner, Henry Cejudo end Demetrious Johnson’s historic run as flyweight champ via split decision.
T.J.… Read More
Demetrious Johnson Provides Update After Undergoing Shoulder Surgery
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson will not be in action during the opening months of 2018, as the UFC’s flyweight champ has undergone shoulder surgery.
Recently the renowned fighter relayed via social media that the surgery was a success, and… Read More
T.J. Dillashaw Says Bout With Demetrious Johnson “Will Happen”
By FCF Staff
Although Demetrious Johnson hasn’t signed off on a proposed bout with T.J. Dillashaw, the latter believes the all-star fight will happen sooner or later.
Dillashaw has been pushing for a fight with the flyweight champion for months,… Read More
Dana White Says T.J. Dillashaw is The Big Fight Demetrious Johnson’s “Been Crying For”
By FCF Staff
Dana White criticized Demetrious Johnson for not taking a bout with T.J. Dillashaw earlier this year, and now that the latter’s called out the flyweight champ again, the UFC President’s applying pressure to make it happen.
After… Read More
Daniel Cormier Wants to See Demetrious Johnson Fight Loser of Cody Garbrandt – TJ Dillashaw
By FCF Staff
Following Demetrious Johnson’s record setting, 11th title defense, Daniel Cormier wants to see the flyweight champ face the loser of Cody Garbrandt – TJ Dillashaw.
Garbrand will attempt to defend the 135 belt against the former champ,… Read More
UFC 216: Dana White Heaps Praise on Demetrious Johnson, After Historic Win
By FCF Staff
Dana White was at odds with Demetrious Johnson earlier this year, but following the latter’s historic win at UFC 216, the UFC President had nothing but praise for the flyweight champ.
White was critical of Johnson a… Read More
UFC 216: Tony Ferguson Takes Interim LW Belt, Demetrious Johnson Sets Record For Title Defenses
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 216 card, which saw Tony Ferguson win the interim lightweight title, and Demetrious Johnson set a new record for title defenses.
Ferguson tapped out Kevin Lee with a third round,… Read More
UFC 216: Demetrious Johnson Comments on Co-Main Event Status
By FCF Staff
More than a few people were surprised when it became clear Demetrious Johnson wasn’t going to headline UFC 216, but the flyweight champ seems unfazed by the decision.
Johnson was scheduled to fight Ray Borg at UFC 215… Read More
UFC 216: Tony Ferguson Was “Upset” by Decision to Have Demetrious Johnson Co-Headline
By FCF Staff
Some fans took issue with the UFC’s decision to have Demetrious Johnson fight in the co-main event slot at UFC 216, and it sounds like headliner Tony Ferguson understands why.
Johnson was originally scheduled to fight Ray… Read More
UFC 216: Demetrious Johnson Discusses Timeline For Retirement, in Advance of Potentially Historic Bout
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson has no plans to retire anytime soon, but the renowned fighter’s provided a timeline for when he thinks he’ll hang up the gloves.
The flyweight champion is preparing to fight Ray Borg this Saturday at… Read More
Cody Garbrandt’s Coach Say Demetrious Johnson is a Fight “We Would Love to Have”
By FCF Staff
Cody Garbrandt has to face TJ Dillashaw at UFC 217, but after that, his head coach says they’d be interested in facing flyweight champ, Demetrious Johnson.
Garbrandt will battle his rival and former teammate on November 4th,… Read More