Search Results for: Alex Pereira
Israel Adesanya Announces Former Champ “Won’t Fight For a Long Time”
By FCF Staff
Following his upset defeat to Sean Strickland last month, Israel Adesanya is reporting it will be a while before the former champ fights again.
Adesanya faced Strickland at UFC 293 on September 10th and lost the fight… Read More
Sean Strickland’s Coach Dismisses Argument Israel Adesanya Only Needs to Make Minor Adjustments
By FCF Staff
Following Sean Strickland’s stunning victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, there’s been a lot of talk about the latter’s performance and how a rematch might look. But, according to Strickland’s coach, Eric Nicksick, the argument Adesanya… Read More
UFC 293: Dana White Comments on Israel Adesanya’s Performance, Calls For Immediate Rematch
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dana White has lots of questions about Israel Adesanya’s performance at UFC 293 on Saturday. So much so, he wants the now-former champ to immediately run it back with Sean Strickland.
Adesanya faced Strickland in the headliner… 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
Israel Adesanya – Sean Strickland Fight Official
By FCF Staff
There’s been no shortage of talk lately about Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya fighting. But, it’s been confirmed that the UFC’s middleweight champ will fight Sean Strickland next.
Du Plessis was expected to challenge Adesanya next,… Read More
UFC 291: Justin Gaethje Takes BMF Title With Head Kick
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje has secured the UFC’s BMF title, and the lightweight contender did so in electrifying fashion.
Gaethje faced Dustin Poirier for the ceremonial belt in the headliner of UFC 291, and finished the fight with a… Read More
UFC 291 Weigh-in Results: Justin Gaethje – Dustin Poirier 2 Official, Two Fighters Heavy
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in ahead of Saturday’s UFC 291 card, and the BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje is official.
Poirier came in at 155 pounds for the five-round bout, while Gaethje was… Read More
UFC Vegas 76: Sean Strickland Says Title Shot “Needs to Happen”, Following Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Following Sean Strickland’s stoppage win at UFC Vegas 76, the polarizing fighter says he deserves to fight for the promotion’s middleweight title.
Strickland faced Abus Magomedov in the card’s main event, and after losing the opening round,… Read More
UFC 287 Bonuses: Israel Adesanya Scores With Highlight Reel Win
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya recorded a massive, pivotal victory at UFC 287 on Saturday, and not surprisingly, the star also took home a “Performance of the Night”.
Adesanya brutally knocked out Alex Pereira in the second round, and afterward,… 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
Nick Diaz Looking to Fight “as Soon as Possible”
By FCF Staff
After going throughout 2022 without competing, Nick Diaz says he wants to fight, and he wants to fight soon.
The 39-year-old star hasn’t fought since September, 2021, when he lost via TKO (retirement) to Robbie Lawler. The… Read More
Israel Adesanya Doesn’t See Himself Fighting in Five Years
By FCF Staff
After competing in over 100 professional bouts to date, former UFC champ, Israel Adesanya sees the end of the road for his fighting career.
The former kickboxer, who has also competed in pro-boxing bouts, has gone 23-2… Read More
Sean Strickland Replacing Kelvin Gastelum in Saturday’s UFC Headliner
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s Fight Night card this Saturday has undergone a significant change, as Sean Strickland is replacing Kelvin Gastelum in the headliner.
Gastelum was scheduled to fight fellow, middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov. But, recently ESPN reported that Gastelum… Read More
UFC 276 Results
By FCF Staff
Main Card:
Israel Adesanya def. Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
Alexander Volkanovski def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Alex Pereira def. Sean Strickland via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:36
Bryan… Read More
UFC 276 Weigh In Results
By FCF Staff
Main Card:
Israel Adesanya(183.5) vs. Jared Cannonier(183.5)
Alexander Volkanovski (144.5) vs. Max Holloway (144.5)
Alex Pereira (184.5) vs. Sean Strickland (185.5)
Bryan Barberena (170.5) vs. Robbie Lawler (171)
Pedro Munhoz (135.5) vs. Sean O’Malley (135)
Prelims:
Brad… Read More
UFC Fight Night March 12th Results:
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night March 12th Results:
Magomed Ankalaev def. Thiago Santos via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Song Yadong def. Marlon Moraes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:06
Sodiq Yusuff def. Alex Caceres via unanimous decision… Read More
UFC Fight Night 203 Weigh In Results
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night March 12th Weigh In Results
Light Heavyweight:
Thiago Santos (205.5) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (205)
Bantamweight:
Marlon Moraes (135) vs. Song Yadong (135.5)
Featherweight:
Alex Caceres (145) vs. Sodiq Yusuff (145.5)
Light Heavyweight:
Karl Roberson… Read More
UFC 268: Kamaru Usman Outscores Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 268, which saw Kamaru Usman defend the welterweight title, by outscoring Colby Covington for the decision win.
The card also saw Rose Namajunas defend the strawweight championship, by recording a split… Read More
UFC 268 Weigh-in Results: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington 2 Official
By FCF Staff
UFC 268 is taking place Saturday at New York City’s historic, Madison Square Garden, and the card’s title fights are proceeding.
Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and rival Colby Covington made weight this morning for their rematch, as… Read More