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UFC Uruguay: Gilbert Burns Says Doctor Played Key Role in Move to Welterweight
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Burns recently accepted a short notice bout with welterweight Alexey Kunchenko at UFC Uruguay on Saturday. But, it sounds like the veteran fighter’s future will be at welterweight rather than lightweight moving forward.
Burns, who was… Read More
UFC on FOX 28: Gilbert Burns Pulled From Orlando Card
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC on FOX 28 card has incurred a late scratch, as lightweight Gilbert Burns has been pulled from a scheduled bout with Olivier Aubin-Mercier.
Recently the promotion posted the following statement:
Saturday’s UFC Fight Night bout between… Read More
Gilbert Burns & Olivier Aubin-Mercier Agree to Scrap on Twitter
By FCF Staff
The bout isn’t a done deal yet, but if Gilbert Burns and Olivier Aubin-Mercier get their wish, they’ll be fighting at UFC on FOX 27, January 27th.
Recently Burns called out Aubin-Mercier for a bout on that… Read More
UFC Announces Upcoming Paul Felder – Gilbert Burns Bout
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 208 continues to grow, as the promotion has announced that Paul Felder will take on Gilbert Burns.
The upcoming event will take place on February 11th in Brooklyn, New York.
Felder (12-3) will… Read More
UFC FN 62: Kevin Souza, Godofredo “Pepey”, Fredy Serrano And Gilbert Burns Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
There was no shortage of stoppage victories and memorable fights tonight at UFC Fight Night 62, but in the end, four fighters picked up “Performance of the Night” bonuses.
Kevin Souza earned $50,000 and a “POTN” award… Read More
Report: Undefeated Gilbert Burns Says Blackzilians Are “Better” Without Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Recently it was revealed that Alistair Overeem has officially left the renowned Blackzilians team to join Jackson’s MMA, and evidently one ex-teammate is happy the heavyweight has left.
Undefeated fighter and decorated jiu-jitsu competitor Gilbert Burns is… Read More
Legacy FC Signs Gilbert Burns, BJJ World Champ and Undefeated Lightweight
By FCF Staff
Legacy Fighting Championship has added BJJ world champion and undefeated lightweight Gilbert Burns to its roster. The 27 year-old lightweight, who has gone 6-0 since transitioning into MMA, was Vitor Belfort’s grappling coach on TUF Brazil.
Legacy… Read More
Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 Set, But in Boxing Match
By FCF Staff
After Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz fought for the first time back in 2019, there was speculation for some time, as to whether the two would battle again.Well, now, several years later, we know the answer is… Read More
UFC 299 Results: Sean O’Malley Avenges Loss to Marlon Vera With Dominant Performance
By FCF Staff
Sean O’Malley recorded a one-sided victory in his first title defense, and the bantamweight also avenged the only defeat on his record.
The rising star faced Marlon Vera in the headliner of UFC 299, and outscored the… Read More
UFC 299 Weigh-in Results: Sean O’Mally & Marlin Vera Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales ahead of UFC 299 tomorrow, and the card’s title fight is official.
In the headliner, bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley will look to avenge his 2020, stoppage loss to Marlon Vera.
The… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Social Media Post Says He’s Ending Retirement
By FC Staff
Jorge Masvidal has talked about the possibility of competing again in recent months, and it looks like the star could indeed be returning to the cage or ring.
Masvidal announced he was hanging up the gloves in… Read More
Report: Neil Magny Stepping up to Fight Ian Garry at UFC 292
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Geoff Neal from UFC 292, Ian Garry is reportedly going to fight Neil Magny instead.
Recently, it was reported that Neal has pulled out from the August 19th card due to undisclosed medical… Read More
Stephen Thompson Posts Statement Following Cancellation of Michel Pereira Bout
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson has shared out a statement, in which the welterweight’s outlined why he and his camp have declined to fight Michel Pereira tonight, after the latter missed weight Friday.
Pereira came in several pounds over the… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Will “Never Rule Out” Fighting Again
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal remains a retired fighter, but the former welterweight contender won’t rule out a return to the cage.
The 38-year-old Masvidal announced he was hanging up the gloves this past April, following his decision loss to… Read More
UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling Gets by Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
Aljamain Sterling remains the UFC’s bantamweight champion, following the promotion’s latest event, as the “Funk Master” got by former champ, Henry Cejudo.
The two battled in the headliner for UFC 289, in what was a very high-paced,… Read More
UFC 288 Weigh-in Results: Aljamain Sterling & Henry Cejudo Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales, ahead of UFC 288 tomorrow in Newark, New Jersey, and the main card remains intact.
In the headliner, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will take on former flyweight and bantamweight champ, Henry… Read More
UFC 287: Israel Adesanya Viciously KOs Alex Pereira, Jorge Masvidal Retires
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya finally avenged his losses to Alex Pereira, by viciously knocking out his rival in the main event of UFC 287.
Adesanya brutally KO’d Pereira with a devastating series of punches in round two, and in… Read More
Report: Jorge Masvidal & Kevin Holland Have Second Run in Ahead of UFC 287
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland are back in the news again, ahead of UFC 287, despite the fact they’re fighting other welterweights at tonight’s card.
Earlier in the week, video was shared out which showed Masvidal… Read More
UFC 287 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 287, which will take place Saturday in Miami, Florida.
In the main event, middleweight champion Alex Pereira will battle rival and former champ, Israel Adesanya.
The card’s co-headliner will see… Read More
Jorge Masvidal & Kevin Holland Have Altercation Ahead of UFC 287 (Video)
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland are set to fight other opponents at UFC 287 on Saturday, but the two needed to be separated in the event hotel’s lobby.
Recently, videos have been shared out on social media,… Read More