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Conor McGregor & Michael Chandler to Coach TUF 31
By FCF Staff
Recently, Conor McGregor reported he had been asked to coach the next season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, and now the UFC’s announced he will coach opposite of Michael Chandler.
On Saturday, UFC President Dana White announced that… Read More
Jon Jones Says Francis Ngannou “Knows His Worth”, Following Star’s UFC Departure
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones may have been hoping to fight Francis Ngannou next. But, although the latter is no longer with the UFC, Jones understands the former heavyweight champ’s decision to leave the promotion.
For months, there was talk… Read More
Report: Muhammad Mokaev to Battle Jafel Filho Next
By FCF Staff
Rising flyweight Muhammad Mokaev will return to the Octagon in 2023’s first quarter, as it’s being reported the undefeated fighter has been booked to face Jafel Filho.
The 22-year-old Mokaev (9-0), who has gone 3-0 in the… Read More
Jon Jones to Fight Ciryl Gane For UFC’s HW Title, Following Francis Ngannou’s Departure
By FCF Staff
Following an extensive, contract dispute with the UFC, now-former heavyweight champ, Francis Ngannou, has been released by the promotion. In addition, the UFC has announced that Jon Jones will battle Ciryl Gane for the now-vacant, heavyweight belt.… Read More
UFC Bantamweight Marlon Moraes retires from the sport of MMA
By FCF Staff
According to Ali Abdelaziz, UFC bantamweight Marlon Moraes retires from the sport of mixed martial arts. Moraes was a former title challenger in the bantamweight division. In a statement, Marlon Moraes confirmed the news:
I want to… Read More
Khazmat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns targeted for UFC 273
By FCF Staff
In an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronster, Dana White confirms that Khamzat Chimaev versus Gilbert Burns is being targeted for UFC 273, which is scheduled for April 9th. Bout will be contested at welterweight. Location will at… Read More
Jeff Molina versus Zhalgas Zhumagulov set for June 4th
By FCF Staff
A flyweight bout between Jeff Molina and Zhalgas Zhumagulov is set for the UFC’s June 4th event. Location will be announced at a later date. Fight was announced by Jeff Molina’s management team Iridium Sports Agency on… 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
Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje set for UFC 254
By FCF Staff
In an interview with ESPN’S Brett Okamoto, Dana White said that the UFC are finalizing a deal to have Charles Oliveira defend his lightweight(155lbs)title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. UFC 274’s location will be revealed at… Read More
UFC Returns to London
By FCF Staff
The UFC officially announced that they will returning to London, England for the first time in three years on March 19th. The event will held at the O2 Arena in London.
No main event for the London… Read More
UFC 272 to feature two title bouts
By FCF Staff
According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, UFC president Dana White informed him that two title bouts are set to headline UFC 272, which is scheduled for March 5th in Las Vegas.
Those title bouts are the highly anticipated… Read More
DWCS 46: Two More UFC Contracts Awarded
By FCF Staff
The 46th card in Dana White’s Contender Series took place on Tuesday, and two UFC contracts were handed out.
21-year-old, Chinese lightweight, Maheshate was awarded a deal following his decision win. 29-year-old, Canadian welterweight Yohan Lainesse was also… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev is Down to Fight Nate Diaz, “See Who is The Real Gangster”
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been extensive speculation about who Nate Diaz will fight next, and following his win at UFC 267, Khamzat Chimaev made it clear he’s more than willing to fight the star.
Chimaev faced Li Jingliang on Saturday,… Read More
LFA 118 Announced For Southern California
By press release
LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to southern California in November. LFA 118 will be the second of two shows the promotion will host in a span of seven days. LFA… Read More
DWCS 45 Results: Five More UFC Contracts Awarded
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to add new names to the promotion’s roster, via Dana White’s Contender Series, as five more contracts were awarded on Tuesday.
Gadzhi Omargadzhiev, Manuel Torres, Javid Basharat, Karine Silva and Christian Quinonez all received deals from White, for… Read More
DWCS 45 Weigh-in Results: One Fighter Misses
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for the latest Dana White Contender Series card, which will take place Tuesday at the Apex Facility.
All of the scheduled competitors made weight, except for Oron Kahlon, who came in three… Read More
LFA 118 Announced For Southern China
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LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to southern California in November. LFA 118 will be the second of two shows the promotion will host in a span of seven days. LFA… Read More
DWCS 44 Results: Four More UFC Contracts Awarded
By FCF Staff
Four more fighters picked up UFC contracts on Tuesday, following their performances at the latest Dana White Contender Series card.
Jonny Parson, Armen Petrosyan, Piera Rodriguez and Caio Borralho were awarded deals by White, on account of… Read More
DWCS 44 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for the latest, Dana White Contender Series card, which will take place Tuesday in Las Vegas.
All of the scheduled, five fights are proceeding following Monday’s weigh-ins. The featured bout will be… Read More
DWCS 43: Three More Fighters Pick up UFC Deals Including Jake Hadley
By FCF Staff
Three more fighters were handed UFC contracts, following the latest installment of Dana White’s Contender Series, and one of the fighters was Cage Warriors champ, Jake Hadley.
The flyweight submitted Mitch Raposo in the second round and… Read More