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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
Pedro Munhoz Says T.J. Dillashaw Fight Makes “Sense”
By FCF Staff
After returning to the win column this past weekend at UFC Vegas 20, Pedro Munhoz’s proposing he should be the man who welcomes T.J. Dillashaw back to the Octagon.
Munhoz avenged his 2015, decision loss to Jimmie… Read More
T.J. Dillashaw Wonders if Petr Yan Thinks he Can Catch Him “Slipping”
By FCF Staff
Petr Yan has said that after he faces Aljamain Sterling next month, he wants to fight former UFC bantamweight champ, T.J. Dillashaw next. But, the latter’s wondering if Yan’s hoping to catch him before he’s shaken off… Read More
Petr Yan to Train at ATT Ahead of UFC 259
By FCF Staff
Recently it was confirmed that Petr Yan will defend the bantamweight title against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259. Now the fighter and his camp have announced the Russian star will train with American Top Team for the… Read More
Cory Sandhagen Names Frankie Edgar & TJ Dillashaw as Possible Opponents
By FCF Staff
After putting away Marlon Moraes in highlight reel fashion at UFC Fight Island 5, Cory Sandhagen has bouts with Frankie Edgar and TJ Dillashaw in his sights.
The 28-year-old bantamweight finished Moraes with a spinning heel kick… Read More
Marlon Moraes Sees “Opening” in Cory Sandhagen’s Game
By FCF Staff
Following Cory Sandhangen’s quick defeat to Aljamain Sterling this past June, Marlon Moraes is confident he can finish the contender standing or on the ground.
Moraes and Sandhagen are booked to fight in the headliner of UFC… Read More
Pedro Munhoz Says “Without a Doubt” he Beat Frankie Edgar
By FCF Staff
Officially, Pedro Munhoz incurred his second straight loss at UFC Vegas 7, but the bantamweight contender says that shouldn’t be the case.
Munhoz faced former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar in the main event, who was making his… Read More
Report: UFC Working on Marlon Moraes – Cory Sandhagen Fight
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC is close to finalizing a pivotal bantamweight fight, as it’s being reported that Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen have agreed to fight.
The bantamweight contenders have verbally agreed to battle on October,… Read More
Report: Frankie Edgar – Pedro Munhoz Bout Moved Again
By FCF Staff
A bantamweight fight between Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz has reportedly been moved again, and this time, the bout will serve as a headliner.
The fighters were originally scheduled to fight on July 15th in Abu Dhabi,… Read More
Petr Yan Disagrees Jose Aldo Bout Ended With Late Stoppage
By FCF Staff
Referee Leon Roberts has been taking some heat for not stopping the Petr Yan – Jose Aldo bout sooner at UFC 251. But, according to the new bantamweight champ Yan, Roberts made the right call.
Yan battled… Read More
Report: Cody Stamann & Jimmie Rivera to Battle on ‘Fight Island’
By FCF Staff
As the UFC gets set to begin holding cards on Yas Island, it’s being reported that a fight between Jimmie Rivera and Cody Stamann has been booked.
The bantamweight contenders are going to fight in a featherweight… Read More
Report: Pedro Munhoz Tests Positive For COVID-19, Frankie Edgar Bout Off
By FCF Staff
Another bout scheduled for the UFC’s upcoming events in Abu Dhabi has been canceled, as Pedro Munhoz has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Munhoz was scheduled to fight former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar on July 15th. But,… Read More
UFC 251: Pedro Munhoz Thinks About Submitting Frankie Edgar “Every Day”
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar has never been submitted during his storied, 15 year career. But, Pedro Munhoz would love to change that at UFC 251, when he faces the former lightweight champ.
Munhoz is booked to fight Edgar at… Read More
UFC 250: Amanda Nunes Leads Fighter Payouts
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the fighter purses for UFC 250, and champ-champ Amanda Nunes lead the way.
According to the figures that were disclosed to the Commission from the UFC, Nunes earned $450,000 for… Read More
UFC 250: Amanda Nunes Cruises to Win Over Felicia Spencer
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 250, which took place at the Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Amanda Nunes defended her featherweight title, by scoring a dominant, decision win over Felicia Spencer.… Read More
UFC 250 Weigh-in Results: Amanda Nunes & Felicia Spencer Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 250, which will take place tomorrow at the Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Amanda Nunes will be looking to defend her featherweight title against Felicia… Read More
UFC & WEC Vet Takeya Mizugaki Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
After fighting professionally for nearly 15 years, former UFC and WEC contender Takeya Mizugaki has reportedly announced his retirement.
The 36-year-old, Japanese fighter hasn’t competed since last August, when he was knocked out by Manel Kape at… Read More
Cory Sandhagen Doesn’t Believe Dominick Cruz Should be in Title Shot “Conversation”
By FCF Staff
Due to Dominick Cruz’s previous run as bantamweight champ, the star’s name still gets mentioned when talking about the division’s title shot picture. But, recently Cory Sandhagen made it clear that he believes he’s ahead of the… Read More
Urijah Faber Believes Dominick Cruz “Would be a Nightmare” For Petr Yan
By FCF Staff
Urijah Faber feuded with Dominick Cruz for a good portion of his career. But he believes his longtime rival could be the one to halt the rise of Petr Yan.
Faber faced Yan at UFC 245 in… Read More
Pedro Munhoz Says He’s Been Asking For Bout With Petr Yan For “Six, Seven Months”
By FCF Staff
Pedro Munhoz has been hearing no one wants to fight rising bantamweight Petr Yan. But, the 135 contender says that’s not the case.
Yan has been making waves in the bantamweight division since he arrived in the… Read More