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UFC 267 Weigh-in Results: Title Fights Official, One Bout Canceled
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales, in advance of UFC 267, and one of the scheduled bouts has been canceled.
The light heavyweight and interim bantamweight title fights are proceeding, as Jan Blachowicz, Glover Teixeira, Petr Yan… Read More
Aleksandar Rakic Weighs-in on Jon Jones Moving to HW
By FCF Staff
Aleksandar Rakic admits he was surprised when he heard that Jon Jones is vacating the light heavyweight title, and is moving up to heavyweight. But, the Austrian contender says he understands the star’s decision.
Recently Jones confirmed… Read More
UFC 251 Weigh-in Results: All Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal stepped in on approximately one week’s notice to fight welterweight champ Kamaru Usman tomorrow at UFC 251, but ‘Gamebred’ made championship weight today in Abu Dhabi.
The veteran fighter weighed-in at 170 pounds for the… Read More
Report: Anthony Smith to Face Aleksandar Rakic Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC’s August 29th card will feature a compelling, light-heavyweight bout, as it’s being reported that Anthony Smith will take on Aleksandar Rakic.
The light-heavyweight contenders have reportedly agreed to fight at the upcoming card,… Read More
UFC 247: Ilir Latifi Has “no Problem” Being The Underdog For Bout With Derrick Lewis
By FCF Staff
Ilir Latifi is set to face top ten ranked Derrick Lewis in his Octagon, heavyweight debut, and the Swedish fighter’s just fine with being the underdog as a result.
After Latifi was knocked out by Volkan Oezdemir… Read More
UFC Busan Weigh-in Results: Frankie Edgar vs. Chan Sung Jung is Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Busan, which will take place in the South Korean city tomorrow.
In the headliner, former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar will take on featherweight contender, Chan Sung Jung. Both fighters came… Read More
UFC Uruguay: Valentina Shevchenko Avenges Loss to Liz Carmouche
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Uruguay, which saw flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko work her way to a clear cut, decision win over Liz Carmouche,
With the victory, Shevchenko avenged a 2010, TKO loss (via doctor stoppage)… Read More
UFC Uruguay Weigh-in Results: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Liz Carmouche is Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Uruguay, which will take place in that nation’s city of Montevideo tomorrow.
In the main event, flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko will battle Liz Carmouche. The co-main event will see welterweight… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman to Face Dominick Reyes in Light-Heavyweight Debut
By FCF Staff
Recently Chris Weidman confirmed that he’s moving up from middleweight to light-heavyweight, and now it looks like the former champ has his first bout at 205.
ESPN is reporting that verbal agreements are in place – according… Read More
Dominick Reyes Wants All The “Smoke” Jon Jones Can Deliver
By FCF Staff
Following Jon Jones’ latest title defense, debate whether there’s any legitimate challenger ready for the light-heavyweight champ has spiked. But, according to rising contender Dominick Reyes, he’s more than ready to face the renowned fighter.
Jones took… Read More
UFC Stockholm: Ilir Latifi Out of Co-Main Event
By FCF Staff
UFC Stockholm has lost its co-main event less than 48 hours from the card, as the promotion has announced Ilir Latifi has dropped out due to injury.
The light-heavyweight was booked to fight Volkan Oezdemir in the… Read More
UFC London: Jorge Masvidal Takes Out Darren Till in Emphatic Fashion
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal handed Darren Till his second consecutive loss today at UFC London, by brutally knocking out the British welterweight.
Although Till dropped Masvidal in round one, the vet recovered and went on to KO the rising… Read More
UFC London Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC London card.
In the main event, Jorge Masvidal will battle fellow welterweight contender, Darren Till. Both fighters came in at 171 for the bout.
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UFC 235: Luke Rockhold Doesn’t “Understand” Decision to Give Anthony Smith a Title Shot
By FCF Staff
After winning three straight fights in the light-heavyweight division, Anthony Smith has been tapped to challenge champion Jon Jones next. But, recently Luke Rockhold explained why he’s confused by the UFC’s decision to go with “Lionheart”.
Following the… Read More
UFC 235: Anthony Smith Thinks It’s “Amazing” Some Fans Believe Jon Jones Will Quickly Finish Contender
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones is the consensus and heavy favorite to defeat Anthony Smith at UFC 235, and the surging contender is shocked some fans believe “Bones” will run through him.
Smith is expected to face the light-heavyweight champ… Read More
UFC Announces Misha Cirkunov vs. Ovince Saint Preux Bout
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to add bouts to its spring schedule, as the promotion’s announced that Misha Cirkunov is going to face fellow light-heavyweight contender Ovince Saint Preux next.
The fighters are going to battle at… Read More
Report: Jon Jones – Anthony Smith Fight Planned For UFC 235
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been speculation that a fight between Jon Jones and Anthony Smith was going to materialize, following UFC 232, and now it’s being reported the match-up is planned for UFC 235.
UFC President Dana White has… Read More
UFC Moncton: Anthony Smith Has Message For Potential Challengers, Following Pivotal Win
By FCF Staff
After submitting Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Moncton on Saturday night, Anthony Smith had a message for potential challengers, who might call him out in the coming days.
Smith (31-13) defeated Oezdemir in the third round of their… Read More
UFC Moncton Weigh-In Results: Michael Johnson Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC Moncton card.
All of the fighters hit their marks, except for Michael Johnson, who came in one pound over for his bout with Artem Lobov.
Main Card (FS1, 10… Read More
Report: Michael Johnson Likely New Opponent For Artem Lobov
By FCF Staff
Following Zubaira Tukhugov’s reported involvement in the post-fight brawl at UFC 229, it appears as though Michael Johnson will likely replace the featherweight and face Artem Lobov on October 27th.
Tukhugov is a teammate of Khabib Nurmagmedov, and… Read More