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Dana White Confirms Paulo Costa is Sidelined For Months Due to Surgery
By FCF Staff
Paulo Costa was expected to be next for UFC middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya. But, the promotion’s president Dana White has confirmed that likely won’t be the case.
Costa earned a decision win over longtime contender Yoel Romero … Read More
Daniel Cormier’s Non-Committal on Fighting Future, Past UFC 241
By FCF Staff
In recent months there’s been extensive talk about Daniel Cormier fighting Jon Jones for a third time, and regarding how many more fights the legend will take. But, as Cormier gets set to face Stipe Miocic at … Read More
Thiago Santos Reports Surgery on Both Knees Was Successful
By FCF Staff
Following his loss to Jon Jones earlier this month, in which Thiago Santos incurred injuries to both of his knees, the light-heavyweight contender’s reporting he’s under gone successful surgery.
The Brazilian fighter torn meniscus and ligaments in … Read More
UFC 239 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 239, and all of Saturday’s bouts are official.
In the main event, light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will take on Thiago Santos. In the co-headliner, Amanda Nunes … Read More
UFC 239: Thiago Santos on How He’s “Going to Shock The World”
By FCF Staff
Thiago Santos is a sizeable underdog heading into his bout this Saturday with Jon Jones, but the surging fighter’s outlined how he intends to score a massive upset at UFC 239.
Santos will face the light-heavyweight champion … Read More
Chris Weidman Outlines Why He’s Jumping to 205
By FCF Staff
After dropping four of his last five fights, Chris Weidman has confirmed he’s moving up to 205, and recently the former UFC middleweight champ explained why.
The 34-year-old Weidman, who is coming off a knockout loss to … Read More
Anthony Smith Tells Doubters You’re “Doing Yourself a Disservice”
By FCF Staff
After recording a pivotal win over Alexander Gustafsson at UFC Stockholm, Anthony Smith had a message for observers who still don’t believe “Lionheart” is a legitimate contender at 205.
Smith was competing for the first time since … Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Expands on Retirement Announcement, “I Don’t Want to be a Journeyman”
By FCF Staff
Immediately after being submitted by Anthony Smith at UFC Stockholm, Alexander Gustafsson announced he’s retiring, and the Swedish star expanded on that decision during the post-fight presser.
Gustafsson, who was coming off a stoppage loss to Jon … Read More
UFC Stockholm: Anthony Smith Submits Alexander Gustafsson, “The Mauler” Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Anthony Smith got back on track today at UFC Stockholm, by submitting Alexander Gustafsson, who proceeded to announce he’s ending his fighting career.
Smith pressured Gustafsson throughout much of the fight, while the latter countered with plenty … Read More
Anthony Smith Admits “Initially” he Wasn’t Interested in Facing Alexander Gustafsson at UFC Stockholm
By FCF Staff
Anthony Smith is booked to face Alexander Gustafsson this Saturday at UFC Stockholm, but “Lionheart” admits that initially, he wasn’t keen on taking the fight.
Smith was asked about taking the match-up not long after he lost … Read More
Bellator 222: Chael Sonnen Calls Lyoto Machida “The Wrestler Killer”
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen will battle fellow UFC vet Lyoto Machida at Bellator 222, and recently the outspoken fighter outlined why he believes he could be in for a tough night.
Sonnen will face the former UFC champ in … Read More
Anatomy of a Fight That Might Never Happen (Brock Lesnar vs Daniel Cormier)
Next month, former UFC fighter Brock Lesnar is scheduled to defend his WWE Universal title at WrestleMania 35. After that match, there have been rumblings Lesnar wants to come back to the UFC to settle a score with UFC heavyweight … Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson to Face Anthony Smith Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like the last two men to face light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones are going to battle next, as it’s being reported Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith have agreed to fight.
The contenders have reportedly, verbally agreed … Read More
UFC 235 Pay-Per-View Sales Strong According to Early Estimates
By FCF Staff
UFC 235 was widely considered to be one of the deepest cards in recent memory, and it looks like the March 2nd event did very well in pay-per-view-sales.
The recent event featured light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones defending … Read More
UFC 235 Weigh-In Results: All Bouts Are Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 235, which will take place tomorrow night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will battle Anthony Smith. In the co-headliner, welterweight champ Tyron Woodley … Read More
Ben Askren Is Ready For His UFC Debut
Welterweight Ben Askren is set to make his much-awaited UFC debut at UFC 235, March 2nd, and he’s ready and raring to go. Signed by the UFC in a historic trade from ONE Championship, Askren will face off against former … Read More
Alexander Gustafsson’s Manager is Adamant Contender Will Still Win UFC’s 205 Crown
By FCF Staff
Although Alexander Gustafsson has been defeated two times now by Jon Jones, the Swedish star’s manager still has no doubt his client will win the UFC’s light-heavyweight title at some point.
Gustafsson faced Jones for the vacant … Read More
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 … Read More
Report: UFC 232 Was Promotion’s Second Best PPV Event in 2018 According to Early Estimates
By FCF Staff
UFC 232 last month featured the return of Jon Jones and super fight between Amanda Nunes and Cris “Cyborg”, and according to early estimates, it was the promotion’s second best pay-per-view event for 2018.
The December 29th … Read More
Potential UFC Blockbuster Fights In 2019
There are many possibilities of super fights happening in the UFC during 2019. It is going to be a very special year for Daniel Cormier who has insisted his retirement is on the horizon. It should give fans the chance … Read More