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UFC Busan: Frankie Edgar is Stepping up to Fight Chan Sung Jung
By FCF Staff
Following Brian Ortega’s recent announcement that a knee injury has pulled him from a November 21st bout with Chan Sung Jung, Frankie Edgar’s stepped up to take the fight.
Ortega was supposed to face the featherweight Jung… Read More
Weili Zhang vs. Joanna Jedrzejcyzk Expected For UFC 248
By FCF Staff
After winning the UFC’s strawweight title this past August, it looks like Weili Zhang will defend the belt against former champ, Joanna Jedrzejcyzk.
Zhang (20-1) secured the strawweight belt at UFC FN 157, by quickly topping Jessica… 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
Israel Adesanya Says Jared Cannonier is “The Second Most Dangerous Guy” in UFC’s 185 Division
By FCF Staff
Jared Cannonier has been making waves in the UFC’s middleweight division this past year, and champion Israel Adesana has taken notice.
Cannonier dropped down from light-heavyweight last November and stopped middleweight David Branch. Since then, the powerful… Read More
UFC Sao Paulo: “Jacare” Souza Apologizes in Statement, Following Loss to Jan Blachowicz
By FCF Staff
After losing to Jan Blachowicz at UFC Sao Paulo on Saturday, “Jacare” Souza has released a statement, in which he apologized to his team and supporters.
The former middleweight contender moved up to 205 to face… Read More
UFC Sao Paulo: Jan Blachowicz Says He’s Not “Afraid” of “Jacare” Souza’s Ground Game
By FCF Staff
Jan Blachowicz will face one of the greatest grapplers on the planet tonight at UFC Sao Paulo. But, the light-heavyweight contender says he’ll be ready for “Jacare” Souza, if and when their fights hits the floor.
Blachowicz… Read More
Nick Diaz Planning Return to UFC, Targeting Bout With Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
Following Nate Diaz’s loss to Jorge Masvidal earlier this month, his older brother Nick Diaz has announced he’s targeting a return to the UFC and a bout with “Gamebred.”
Nate Diaz faced Masvidal in the headliner of… Read More
Zabit Magomedsharipov Believes he “Fully” Deserves Title Shot, Following UFC Moscow Win
By FCF Staff
After recording his latest victory at UFC Moscow, by defeating Calvin Katter, Zabit Magomedsharipov believes he’s done his part to earn a shot at the promotion’s 145 title.
The 28-year-old fighter faced Kattar in the main event of… Read More
Vicente Luque Reports He’s Taking Some Time Off, Working on “Evolution”, Following UFC 244 Loss
By FCF Staff
Although Vicente Luque had won six straight fights prior to UFC 244, after losing to Stephen Thompson at the event, the welterweight’s taking some time off.
Luque faced Thompson at the November 2nd card, and was outstruck… Read More
UFC 244: Nate Diaz Warns of “Three” Year Lay-off if Jorge Masvidal Rematch Doesn’t Happen
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz is calling for an immediate rematch with Jorge Masvidal following UFC 244. But, the outspoken fighter’s warning he could head to the sidelines if it doesn’t happen.
Diaz faced Masvidal in the headliner of Saturday’s… Read More
Nate Diaz Says He’s Off UFC 244 Card Due to Issue With Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Just over one week out from UFC 244, Nate Diaz is claiming that he’s not headed to New York City for the event, due an issue with a pre-fight drug test.
Recently the outspoken star tweeted out… Read More
Dana White Says he Had “Deal” With Joe Lauzon That UFC Boston Would Mark Final Bout
By FCF Staff
After recording his 28th win at UFC Boston, Joe Lauzon was non-committal about his fighting future. But, according to UFC President Dana White, he had an agreement with the rugged vet that the card would mark his… Read More
Robert Whittaker Reflects on KO Loss at UFC 243, Discusses Timeline For Next Fight
By FCF Staff
Following his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243, which ended his reign as middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker continues to sound upbeat.
Immediately after the October 5th defeat, Whittaker argued he was “taking the fight” to… Read More
UFC 243: Israel Adesanya Reflects on Win, Says “There Was no Feeling” Behind Robert Whittaker’s Moves
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya took out Robert Whittaker at UFC 243 to become the undisputed, middleweight champion, and “The Last Stylebender” had some interesting things to say about the Australian star’s performance.
Adesanya put away Whittaker in round two with… Read More
Report: UFC Pays Fighters 20% of Revenues According to Evidence in Fighter Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
According to evidence that has been submitted in an ongoing lawsuit with the UFC, the promotion is reportedly paying its fighters around 20% of revenues.
Le and several other former UFC fighters have launched a lawsuit… Read More
UFC Announces Alex Hernandez – Francisco Trinaldo Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming card in San Antonio will feature a fight between lightweight contenders Alex Hernandez and Francisco Trinaldo.
Recently the promotion announced the match-up for the July 20th event.
Hernandez (10-2) will be fighting for the… Read More
Anthony Smith Admits “Initially” he Wasn’t Interested in Facing Alexander Gustafsson at UFC Stockholm
By FCF Staff
Anthony Smith is booked to face Alexander Gustafsson this Saturday at UFC Stockholm, but “Lionheart” admits that initially, he wasn’t keen on taking the fight.
Smith was asked about taking the match-up not long after he lost… Read More
UFC Vet Leslie Smith Signs With Bellator
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran and fighter union organizer, Leslie Smith, has announced she’s signed with Bellator.
The 36-year-old Smith has not competed since July, 2017, when she scored a stoppage win over Amanda Lemos at UFC FN 113. Smith… Read More
T.J. Dillashaw Vacates UFC’s BW Belt, Suspended One Year by NY Commission
By FCF Staff
T.J. Dillashaw is no longer the UFC’s bantamweight champion, as the fighter has vacated the title, after reportedly testing positive for some sort of banned substance.
Recently Dillashaw announced on social media that a drug test he… Read More
UFC Wichita: Tim Means Reports he Broke Ankle & Leg in Stoppage Loss
By FCF Staff
(Warning: there is a graphic image of an injury below)
It looks like Tim Means will be sidelined for some time, following the popular fighter’s stoppage loss to Niko Price at UFC Wichita.
As the opening round… Read More