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Jiri Prochazka: It Will be “a Pleasure to Compete” With Alex Pereira Striking
By FCF Staff
Jiri Prochazka believes Alex Pereira still has a lot of work to do before he’s a complete, mixed-martial artist. But, the former light-heavyweight champ is also saying he’s looking forward to testing his stand-up skills against the… Read More
Alex Pereira Closes Door on Return to Middleweight Following UFC 293
By FCF Staff
Since Alex Pereira moved up to the UFC’s light-heavyweight division, there’s been ongoing speculation as to whether the decorated fighter could return to 185 pounds for another shot at the title. But it looks like Pereira has… Read More
Israel Adesanya Praises Alex Pereira’s Performance at UFC 291
By FCF Staff
Alex Pereira has been one of Israel Adesanya’s greatest rivals to date. But, following his win at UFC 291, Adesanya praised his former foe’s performance.
Pereira took on Jan Blachowicz at the event, which took place in… Read More
Report: Magomed Ankalaev to Battle Johnny Walker Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC has booked a pivotal match-up in the lightweight division, as it’s being reported that Magomed Ankalaev will battle Johnny Walker next.
The match-up will reportedly go down at the UFC’s October 21st… 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
Israel Adesanya: Title Fight at LHW Only Path to Fifth Alex Pereira Fight
By FCF Staff
After Israel Adesanya, finally, handed Alex Pereira a defeat this past April, there was talk about whether the two would fight for the UFC’s middleweight title again. But, it looks like Adesanya has closed the door on… Read More
UFC Fight Night May 14th Results
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night May 14th Main Card Results:
Jan Blachowicz defeats Aleksander Rakic via doctor stoppage – Round 3,
Ryan Spann def. Ion Cutelaba via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:22
Davey Grant def. Louis Smolka… Read More
UFC Fight Night May 14th Results
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night May 14th Main Card Weigh In Results:
Jan Blachowicz (205.5) vs. Aleksandar Rakic (205)
Ion Cutelaba (205) vs. Ryan Spann (206)
Davey Grant (135.5) vs. Louis Smolka (136)
Katlyn Chookagian (125.5) vs. Amanda Ribas… Read More
Danbury Honors New UFC Champ Glover Teixeira With Parade, Key to the City
By FCF Staff
Following his awe-inspiring, championship win last month at UFC 267, Glover Teixeira has been honoured by his new hometown, Danbury, Connecticut.
The 42-year-old Teixeira, who secured the light heavyweight crown by submitting Jan Blachowicz, was congratulated by… Read More
Glover Teixeira Weighs-in on Jiří Procházka as First Challenger, Following Championship Win
By FCF Staff
Following his thrilling and remarkable championship win at UFC 267, Glover Teixeira shared some thoughts on who likely will be his first challenger, Jiří Procházka.
Teixeira pulled off a significant upset on Saturday, by submitting Jan Blachowicz in the… 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
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
Luke Rockhold Out of Sean Strickland Fight
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold’s return to the Octagon has been pushed back, as the former middleweight champ has announced that he’s been forced off the UFC 268 card.
Rockhold was scheduled to fight rising contender Sean Strickland at the… Read More
Israel Adesanya Fires Back at Derek Brunson, Following Latter’s Callout
By FCF Staff
Immediately after Derek Brunson submitted Darren Till on Saturday, he was quick to call for a rematch with Israel Adesanya, and the champ has responded.
Brunson faced Till in the headliner of UFC Vegas 36, and dominated… Read More
Anderson Silva Doesn’t See Anyone Beating Israel Adesanya at Middleweight
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya has gone undefeated to date in MMA, while competing at middleweight, and right now, Anderson Silva doesn’t see that changing.
Up until this past March, the UFC’s middleweight champ had gone 2-0 in pro-MMA. At… Read More
Report: Aljamain Sterling – Petr Yan II Booked
By FCF Staff
The expectation has been that Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling were going to fight again, it was just a question of when. Now it’s being reported that the rematch has been booked.
The bantamweights fought for the… Read More
Luke Rockhold Credits “Stupid” Sean Strickland For Toughness, Outlines Keys to Victory
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold continues to toss verbal jabs at his next opponent, Sean Strickland. But, it sounds like the former middleweight champ expects Strickland could be a tough out at UFC 268.
Recently a fight between Rockhold and… Read More
Luke Rockhold is Now Open to Fighting Sean Strickland, But Wants “The Right Card”
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold doesn’t sound overly keen on fighting Sean Strickland. But, following the latter’s win over Uriah Hall, Rockhold says he’s now open to fighting Strickland, provided its part of a big card.
Strickland outstruck Hall last weekend… Read More
Report: Tai Tuivasa to Battle Walt Harris Next
By FCF Staff
After taking out Greg Hardy, it looks like it hasn’t taken long for Tai Tuivasa to get his next fight.
Tuivasa (12-3) faced Hardy at UFC 264 earlier this month, and knocked the heavyweight out in the… Read More