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Jorge Masvidal Reports UFC 287 Loss Could Bring Retirement
By Kelsey Mowatt
It wasn’t that long ago when Jorge Masvidal was preparing for his first shot at the UFC’s welterweight crown, following a series of headline-grabbing wins. But, fast forward to today, and this weekend could mark the final… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Lights up Khamzat Chimaev Over Missing Weight & Comments About Alex Pereira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Alex Pereira secured the UFC’s middleweight crown, Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t been shy in sharing his thoughts about the champ, and Jorge Masvidal isn’t having it.
Pereira became the promotion’s new middleweight champ in November, by stopping… Read More
UFC 283 Results: Hill & Moreno Grab Belts, Teixeira Retires
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 283, which took place Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In the main event, Jamahal Hill (12-1) secured the vacant light-heavyweight title, by recording a unanimous decision win over former champ,… Read More
UFC 283 Weigh-in Results: All Bouts Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in for the UFC’s first pay-per-view card of 2023, and all of the bouts are a go.
Saturday’s UFC 283 card will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and will feature two… Read More
UFC 273 Results
By FCF Staff
UFC 273 Main Card Results:
- Alexander Volkanovski def. Chan Sung Jung via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 0:45
- Aljamain Sterling def. Petr Yan via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
- Khamzat Chimaev def. Gilbert Burns via unanimous
UFC 273 Weigh In Results
By FCF Staff
UFC 273 Weigh In Results:
Featherweight:
Alexander Volkanovski (144.5) vs. Chan Sung Jung (144.5)
Bantamweight: Aljamain Sterling (134.5) vs. Petr Yan (134)
Welterweight: Gilbert Burns (170) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (170)
Women Strawweight: Mackenzie Dern (115.5) vs. Tecia… Read More
Gunnar Nelson versus Takashi Sato set for UFC London
By FCF Staff
According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Gunnar Nelson versus Takashi Sato is set for the UFC’s March 19th event. Bout will be contested at welterweight. Location will be at the o2 arena in London, England.
Takashi Sato is… Read More
Kamaru Usman undergoes Hand Surgery
By FCF Staff
According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman underwent hand surgery and is targeting for a July return at UFC 276, which is scheduled to be in Las Vegas for international fight week.
Kamaru… Read More
Tobias Harila Returns at CW 132
By press release
Tobias Harila will be back in action at CW 132 on Saturday 11th December, as he takes on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialist, Jair Junior, in a featherweight contest inside the world-famous York Hall in London.
Harila last… Read More
Colby Covington’s Not Impressed With Kamaru Usman’s Recent Wins, Says Champ’s Been Stopping “Lightweights”
By FCF Staff
Over the last couple of years, Kamaru Usman has established himself as one of the planet’s best, pound-for-pound fighters in the minds of many. But, bitter rival Colby Covington isn’t impressed with what the UFC’s welterweight champ has showcased… Read More
Dana White Says Only an “Idiot” Would Have Booked Nick Diaz to Fight Kamaru Usman Next
By FCF Staff
Recently Nick Diaz made it clear he’s not happy about the UFC’s decision to have him fight Robbie Lawler, and argued he should be fighting Kamaru Usman next. Since then, Dana White hasn’t held back, in blasting… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Still Hunting WW Title, Names Two Possible Opponents For Next Fight
By FCF Staff
Although Jorge Masvidal is coming off back-to-back losses to the UFC’s welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman, ‘Gamebred’ isn’t dropping out of the title shot race.
Masvidal (35-15) was tapped to fight Usman in July, 2020, after scoring three… Read More
Report: Kamaru Usman – Colby Covington Rematch Set For UFC 268
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Colby Covington is going to challenge UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman one more time.
Following Usman’s knockout win over Jorge Masvidal in April, UFC President Dana White said that Covington would… Read More
UFC 264: Dustin Poirier Takes Trilogy After Conor McGregor Incurs Leg Injury
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 264, which saw Dustin Poirier win his rubber match with Conor McGregor.
McGregor came out throwing plenty of kicks, but eventually, the fight spilled to the ground.
Poirier controlled the action… Read More
UFC 264 Weigh-in Results: Dustin Poirier & Conor McGregor Set For Battle
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s highly anticipated fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier is proceeding, as both men made weight this morning for UFC 264.
Both of the decorated lightweights came in at 156 pounds for the bout, which will… Read More
Demian Maia Wants to Fight Nate Diaz in “Last MMA Bout”
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 263, Dana White relayed he believes Demian Maia’s career is likely over. But, the vaunted grappler has announced he wants to fight one more time, and he’s hoping to face Nate Diaz.
The 43-year-old Maia faced… Read More
Dana White Believes Demian Maia’s “Great Career” Likely Over
By FCF Staff
After incurring his second straight defeat at UFC 263, Demian Maia hasn’t officially announced his retirement. But, Dana White believes the storied grappler’s career is likely done.
Maia took on Belal Muhammad on Saturday night, and was unable… Read More
Santiago Ponzinibbio Outlines Hopes For Next Fight, Following Thrilling Win
By FCF Staff
After getting back on track at UFC Vegas 28 this past weekend, with a thrilling win over Miguel Baeza, Santiago Ponzinibbio is targeting a ranked contender next.
The welterweight faced Baeza (10-1) on the main card of Saturday’s event… Read More
Kamaru Usman Says He’s “Lapping” UFC’s Top Welterweight Contenders
By FCF Staff
As Kamaru Usman gets set to battle Jorge Masvidal for a second time this Saturday at UFC 261, the welterweight champ sounds unsure about what could come next.
After Usman stopped Gilbert Burns in February, he called… Read More
Kamaru Usman Believes Nate Diaz Would Duck Title Fight if he Beats Leon Edwards
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear right now if the UFC will tap Nate Diaz for a title shot, if he beats top welterweight contender Leon Edwards, May 15. But, if the UFC goes that route, and Kamaru Usman’s still holding the… Read More