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UFC 284: Yair Rodriguez Explains Why He’s Not Counting Out Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
The betting lines have Alexander Volkanovski has a fairly, significant underdog for his bout with Islam Makhachev on Saturday. But, Yair Rodriguez has outlined why he believes the featherweight champ could pull off the upset.
Volkanovski is… Read More
UFC 280 Results
By FCF Staff
Main Card:
Islam Makhachev def. Charles Oliveira via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:16
Aljamain Sterling def. T.J. Dillashaw via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:44
Sean O’Malley def. Petr Yan via split decision (28-29, 29-28,… Read More
Arman Tsarukyan versus Mateusz Gamrot set to headline June event
By FCF Staff
According to multiple sources, Arman Tsarukyan versus Mateusz Gamrot set to headline the UFC’s June 25th event. Bout will be contested at lightweight. Location will be at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This will be… Read More
Terrance McKinney stepping in on short notice to face Drew Dober at UFC Vegas 50
By FCF Staff
According to MMAJunkie, Terrance McKinney is stepping in on short notice to face Drew Dober this Saturday at the UFC’s March 12th event. Bout will be contested at lightweight. Location will be at the UFC APEX in… Read More
UFC Fight Night February 26th Results
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night February 26th Main Card Results:
Main Card:
Islam Makhachev def. Bobby Green via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:23
Wellington Turman def. Misha Cirkunov via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 1:29
Arman Tsarukyan def.… Read More
UFC Fight Night February 26 Weigh In Results
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night February 26th Weigh In Results:
Main Card(7pm eastern time):
Catchweight(160lbs):
Islam Makhachev (160) vs. Bobby Green (158)
Middleweight:
Misha Cirkunov (185.5) vs. Wellington Turman (185)
Flyweight:
Priscila Cachoeira (125) vs. Ji Yeon Kim (126)… Read More
Arnold Allen vs. Dan Hooker is set for UFC London
By FCF Staff
Arnold Allen versus Dan Hooker is set for the UFC’s March 19th event. Bout will be contested at featherweight(145lbs). Location will be at the O2 in London, England. The UFC confirmed the news Monday morning.
This will… Read More
Dan Hooker Successfully Hits Featherweight Limit in Test Weight Cut
By FCF Staff
It looks like Dan Hooker could be heading back to featherweight, as the lightweight contender has successfully hit the division’s weight limit in a test weight cut.
The 31-year-old, lightweight contender recently posted the video clip below, which… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Tells Justin Gaethje to “Shut up”, Following Latest Title Shot Demand
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje has made it clear that if he isn’t tapped for another shot at the UFC’s lightweight title, chaos could ensue. But, Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t backing off from pushing for Islam Makhachev’s title shot.
Gaethje is coming… Read More
UFC 267: Glover Teixeira Wins LHW Crown at 42, Petr Yan Takes Interim BW Belt
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 267, which took place today in Abu Dhabi.
In the main event, Glover Teixeira was victorious in his second crack at the UFC’s light heavyweight title, as the 42-year-old submitted Jan… Read More
Dana White Discusses Tony Ferguson’s Future, Believes ‘El Cucuy’ Remains Elite Fighter
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson has lost three straight bouts, and will 38 next in February, Dana White believes ‘El Cucuy’ remains a top lightweight.
Ferguson (25-6) put together a 12-fight winning streak from 2013 through 2019, and established… Read More
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
UFC Vegas 31 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in for UFC Vegas 31, and all of the bouts are proceeding, including Islam Makhachev versus Thiago Moises.
Makhachev came in at 155.5 pounds for the card’s main event, and Moises was 156.… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says it Would Have Been “Sad”, if Michael Chandler Won UFC’s LW Title
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira took out Michael Chandler last month to lay claim to the UFC’s vacant, lightweight title, and Khabib Nurmagomedov sounds pretty happy about the outcome.
Oliveira was booked to fight Chandler for the belt, which Nurmagomedov… Read More
Report: UFC Planning Drew Dober – Brad Ridell Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s hoping to book a bout between two of the lightweight division’s top strikers, as it’s being reported a fight between Drew Dober and Brad Riddell is closed to being finalized.
Dober (23-10, 1 NC) is… Read More
UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz Hands Israel Adesanya First MMA Loss
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 259, which saw Jan Blachowicz hand Israel Adesanya his first, MMA loss.
The light heavyweight champ mixed in his wrestling later in the bout, and outscored Adesanya for the unanimous decision… Read More
UFC 259 Weigh-in Results: All Three Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales, in advance of UFC 259, and all of the card’s title fights are proceeding.
Tomorrow’s event will see middleweight champ Israel Adesanya challenge light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, and featherweight champion… Read More
UFC Vegas 14: Rafael dos Anjos Grinds Past Paul Felder
By FCF Staff
Paul Felder showcased once again tonight that he is one of the toughest outs in the lightweight division. But, Rafael dos Anjos was too much for the contender at UFC Vegas 14,in what was his first bout… Read More
UFC Vegas 14 Weigh-in Results: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Paul Felder is Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC Vegas 14 event, which will see former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos battle Paul Felder in the main event.
Although Felder recently accepted the fight on short notice,… Read More
Paul Felder is Stepping up to Battle Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
The UFC has found a top ranked lightweight for Rafael dos Anjos to face this Saturday, on just five days notice, as Paul Felder has agreed to battle the former champ.
Islam Makhachev was initially scheduled to… Read More