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Coach Discusses Islam Makhachev’s Future, Plan to Fight For Welterweight Title
By Kelsey Mowatt
It remains to be seen when and who Islam Makhachev fights next. But, recently one of the lightweight champ’s coaches reported the fighter’s still hoping to challenge for the UFC’s welterweight crown.
The 32-year-old Makhachev (25-1) is… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Would be “Surprised” if He’s Not Next For Dricus Du Plessis
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 297, there seems to be plenty of talk about the possibility of a bout between Israel Adesanya and the new middleweight champ, Dricus Du Plessis. But, Khamzat Chimaev has made it clear he still expects… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Expects to Fight Winner of Sean Strickland – Dricus Du Plessis
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t been booked for his next bout yet. But, the undefeated fighter believes he’ll face whoever is holding the UFC’s middleweight title following UFC 297.
Chimaev (13-0) is coming off a majority decision win over… Read More
Olivier Aubin-Mercier Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Oliveir Aubin-Mercier had talked about taking an extended break from fighting, following his latest PFL title victory, and now the Canadian’s announced he’s hanging up the gloves.
The 34-year-old recently won his second, PFL lightweight tournament, by… Read More
Dan Hooker Posts Update After Undergoing Arm Surgery: “Just a Scratch”
By FCF Staff
Dan Hooker is reporting he’s doing okay after undergoing surgery to repair a broken arm.
The lightweight contender was booked to fight Bobby Green at the UFC’s latest card in Austin this Saturday. But, due to the… Read More
Jiri Prochazka Releases Video Statement Following Debated Stoppage Loss
By FCF Staff
Immediately after Jiri Prochazka’s loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 295, the former champion admitted he was badly hurt when the fight was stopped. Since then, Prochazka has released a video statement in which he commented on… Read More
Daniel Cormier Believes no One Can Deny Islam Makhachev is The #1 P4P Fighter
By FCF Staff
As it stands right now, Jon Jones remains ranked as the UFC’s number one, pound-for-pound fighter. But, according to Daniel Cormier, no one can argue that Islam Makhachev doesn’t hold that position following UFC 294.
Makhachev faced… Read More
Cage Warriors 162: Rome – Final Card & Broadcast Times
By FCF Staff
Cage Warriors is back in Rome for its latest event this weekend, as CW 162 will take place Saturday at the Fiera Roma.
In the main event, Dumitru Girlean will take on Simone Patrizi.
Here is… Read More
McEwan vs Gittins BW Title Bout Added to CW 164: Newcastle
By press release
Cage Warriors – Europe’s Leading MMA Organisation – has added a huge bout for the currently vacant bantamweight title to their upcoming return to Newcastle.
Scotland’s Reece McEwan will face Next Generation’s Liam ‘The Nightmare’ Gittins… Read More
Cage Warriors 161: Dublin – Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Cage Warriors 161, which is taking place Saturday in Dublin, Ireland.
In the main event, featherweight champion Pat Hughes is moving up to lightweight to fight Jan Quaeyhaegens.
The card will also… Read More
Conor McGregor Suggests He’s Returning to USADA Testing Pool
By FCF Staff
It’s still not clear if and when Conor McGregor will compete in the Octagon again. But, recently the polarizing star hinted that he’s set to clear one of the hurdles for his return.
Early in 2023, the… Read More
Rafael Fiziev Posts Update Video Following Knee Injury And Loss
By FCF Staff
After going down in the second round at UFC Vegas 79 due to an apparent knee injury, Rafael Fiziev has confirmed he tore his ACL at the recent event.
Fiziev took on fellow lightweight contender Mateuz Gamrot… Read More
Conor McGregor Receives Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has added another accomplishment to his martial arts resume, as the former UFC champ has been awarded his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
The 35-year-old announced the news recently on his Instagram account and shared the… Read More
Tom Aspinall is “no Bully”, Willing to Fight Sergei Pavolich if Ciryl Gane Passes on Bout
By FCF Staff
Tom Aspinall is still calling for a fight with Ciryl Gane. But, if the former interim champ isn’t interested in the bout, the rising heavyweight will turn his attention elsewhere. Namely, to Sergei Pavlovich.
Heading into UFC… Read More
Israel Adesanya’s Not Taking Sean Strickland Lightly, But Plans to “Make This Look Easy”
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya is adamant he won’t be looking past Sean Strickland when he battles him at UFC 293. But, the middleweight champ also insists he’s going to cruise to victory at the event.
Strickland has been booked… 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
Tom Aspinall Outlines Why he Matches “up Well” Against Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if Tom Aspinall will ever battle Jon Jones. But, the rising heavyweight contender likes his chances against the renowned, champion.
Following Aspinall’s quick, stoppage win over Marcin Tybura at UFC London Saturday,… Read More
Kevin Lee Announces Retirement From MMA
By FCF Staff
Former UFC lightweight contender, Kevin Lee, has announced he’s retiring from professional mixed-martial-arts at the age of 30.
The Michigan-born fighter returned to the UFC for the first time since 2021 earlier this month, and was quickly… Read More
Henry Cejudo Announces He’s Out of Marlon Vera Fight Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo’s quest to reclaim the UFC’s bantamweight title has hit another roadblock, as the decorated fighter’s announced he’s withdrawing from UFC 292.
The former bantamweight and flyweight champ was booked to fight Marlon Vera at the… Read More
Bellator 297 Weigh-in Results: Both Title Fights Official
By FCF Staff
The fighers have weighed in ahead of Bellator’s latest card Friday in Chicago, Illinois, and the event’s title fights are official.
In the headliner, light-heavyweight champ Vadim Nemkov will take on former UFC middleweight contender, Yoel Romero.… Read More