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Report: Jamahal Hill versus Johnny Walker set for the UFC’s February event
By FCF Staff
According to several reports, Jamahal Hill versus Johnny Walker is set for the UFC’s February 19th event. Bout is expected to take place at light heavyweight(205 lbs). Location is expected to be at the UFC Apex in… Read More
Misha Cirkunov Making Drop to MW, Will Battle Krzysztof Jotko Next
By FCF Staff
After dropping four of his last six fights, Misha Cirkunov is moving down from light heavyweight to middleweight and will battle Krzysztof Jotko next.
The 34-year-old Cirkunov (15-6) is coming off a stoppage loss to Ryan Spann this… Read More
Aleksandar Rakic Wants Title Shot Eliminator With Jiri Prochazka
By FCF Staff
Although the expectation is that Jiri Prochazka has earned a title shot with his electrifying knockout of Dominick Reyes, Aleksandar Rakic is hoping to battle the rising star first.
Leading up to UFC Vegas 25 last weekend, it… Read More
Jan Blachowicz is Planning Break, Following Pivotal Win at UFC 259
By FCF Staff
After recording yet another, massive win, it looks like Jan Blachowicz isn’t planning to fight again until late 2021.
Blachowicz successfully defended the UFC’s light heavyweight title on Saturday, by defeating middleweight champ Israel Adesanya via unanimous… 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
Dana White Agrees Glover Teixeira Deserves Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Glover Teixeira is calling for a title shot, following his thrilling win over Thiago Santos, and Dana White agrees the contender has made his case.
Teixeira faced the light heavyweight contender in the headliner of UFC Vegas… Read More
UFC Vegas 13 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 13, which will see Thiago Santos take on fellow, light heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira in the main event.
Both fighters came in for the contest at 205.5 pounds. Saturday’s… Read More
PFL Announces Multiple Signings Ahead of 2021 Season
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Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative league in the world, today announced the signing of eight elite MMA fighters. Global stars from the USA, Europe, South America, and Asia, will add even… Read More
Aleksandar Rakic Weighs-in on Jon Jones Moving to HW
By FCF Staff
Aleksandar Rakic admits he was surprised when he heard that Jon Jones is vacating the light heavyweight title, and is moving up to heavyweight. But, the Austrian contender says he understands the star’s decision.
Recently Jones confirmed… Read More
UFC 247: Dana White Scored Jon Jones – Dominick Reyes For The Challenger
By FCF Staff
Following last night’s bout between Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes, a lot of people have reported they believe the latter won, including UFC President Dana White.
Reyes out struck Jones in the first three rounds of the… Read More
UFC 247: Dominick Reyes Argues Jon Jones Can’t Fully Prepare to Face Undefeated Challenger
By FCF Staff
Dominick Reyes has been competing in the UFC for over two years and has fought six times in the Octagon to date. But, the light-heavyweight contender says Jon Jones and his team won’t be able to fully… Read More
Manager Discusses Edson Barboza’s Decision to Drop Down to 145
By FCF Staff
Following a 2019 year which saw Edson Barboza drop bouts to lightweights Paul Felder and Justin Gaethje, his manager’s confirmed the fighter’s planning a move to featherweight.
The 33-year-old Barboza has been one of the UFC’s top… Read More
UFC 247: Dominick Reyes Knows if he Beats Jon Jones “It’s Not Going to be Enough”
By FCF Staff
Dominick Reyes is confident he’s going to shock the world at UFC 247 and defeat Jon Jones. But, the undefeated light-heavyweight understands that a rematch with the renowned champion would likely materialize.
Reyes (12-0) has been booked… Read More
Report: Jon Jones – Dominick Reyes Fight Booked
By FCF Staff
Recently Jon Jones hinted that he would be fighting Dominick Reyes in the not too distant future, and now it’s being reported a fight between the two is set.
Since Reyes finished Chris Weidman in October, to… Read More
Ex-Coach Accuses Jon Jones of Not Paying Him Agreed Amount, Champ Responds
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones is in the headlines again, as now former Jackson – Wink MMA coach Frank Lester accused him of not paying him all of what they agreed to for his last training camp. The UFC’s light-heavyweight… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Charged With Battery Following Alleged Strip Club Incident
By FCF Staff
UFC light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones is reportedly facing a batter charge due to an alleged incident involving a waitress at strip club in Albuquerque.
KRQE News is reporting that a waitress has accused Jones of slapping her… Read More
Dominick Reyes Wants All The “Smoke” Jon Jones Can Deliver
By FCF Staff
Following Jon Jones’ latest title defense, debate whether there’s any legitimate challenger ready for the light-heavyweight champ has spiked. But, according to rising contender Dominick Reyes, he’s more than ready to face the renowned fighter.
Jones took… Read More
UFC 239: Jon Jones is “Absolutely” Interested in Fighting Winner of Daniel Cormier – Stipe Miocic 2
By FCF Staff
Having defended the light-heavyweight title yet again on Saturday night, Jon Jones says he’s willing to face the winner of the upcoming bout between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic.
Jones faced Thiago Santos in the main event… Read More
UFC 239: Jon Jones Edges Out Title Defense, Amanda Nunes Finishes Holly Holm
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for UFC 239, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Jon Jones retained the light-heavyweight title, but one judge scored the bout for Thiago Santos. Although the latter… Read More