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Hominick vs. Garza, Miller vs. Pierson and Swanson vs. Oliveira Among Latest Bouts Confirmed For UFC Canada Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several bouts that will take place at its upcoming UFC 152 and UFC 154 events in Canada, which will be hosted by Toronto and Montreal respectively.
At the September 22 card… Read More
PSAC Overturns Oliveira, Lentz Result to No Contest
By FCF Staff
As widely expected, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission has announced today that it has overturned Charles Oliveira’s controversial submission victory over Nik Lentz Sunday night and declared the bout a no contest.
Oliveira tapped… Read More
Controversial Lentz, Oliveira Result Not Overturned Yet, Ruling Expected Wednesday
By FCF Staff
A ruling on whether Charles Oliveira’s submission win over Nik Lentz will still stand has not been made yet, according to Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Executive Director Gregory Sirb. The Director informed FCF today that… Read More
UFC Live on Versus: Kongo, Lauzon, Oliveira and Lentz Collect Bonus Awards
By FCF Staff
Anyone who witnessed Cheick Kongo’s stunning come from behind knockout of Pat Barry at last night’s UFC Live on Versus event in Pittsburgh, should not be surprised to learn that the French heavyweight has… Read More
Marquardt Stops Palhares, Oliveira the Real Deal
UFC Results: Alex Pereira & Max Holloway Score Electrifying KOs, Zhang Weili Defends
By FCF Staff
UFC 300 is in the books and the card saw two title defenses as well as one ceremonial belt change hands.
In the main event, Alex Pereira defended the light heavyweight title by flooring Jamahal Hill with… Read More
UFC 300 Weigh-in Results: All Fights Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales for Saturday’s historic, UFC 300 card, and all of the fights are proceeding.
In the main event, light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira will take on former champ, Jamahal Hill.
In the… Read More
Coach Discusses Islam Makhachev’s Future, Plan to Fight For Welterweight Title
By Kelsey Mowatt
It remains to be seen when and who Islam Makhachev fights next. But, recently one of the lightweight champ’s coaches reported the fighter’s still hoping to challenge for the UFC’s welterweight crown.
The 32-year-old Makhachev (25-1) is… Read More
Kevin Lee Reflects on Why Fighting Rinat Fakhretdinov Was “Terrible Decision”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Kevin Lee’s return to the UFC last summer turned out to be a disastrous night for the former lightweight contender, and recently Lee provided some additional context as to why.
Following his decision win over Diego Sanchez… Read More
UFC 298: Date Announced For Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria Headlined Card
By FCF Staff
Following the recent announcement that Alexander Volkanovski will battle Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, a date has been announced for the upcoming card.
Recently, UFC President Dana White confirmed that Volkanovski would fight Topuria in February. Since… Read More
UFC Books Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan & Dan Hooker vs. Bobby Green
By FCF Staff
The UFC has booked two pivotal, lightweight fights for its upcoming card in Austin, as Beneil Dariush will battle Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will throw hands with Bobby Green.
Recently, UFC President Dana White announced via social… Read More
Daniel Cormier Believes no One Can Deny Islam Makhachev is The #1 P4P Fighter
By FCF Staff
As it stands right now, Jon Jones remains ranked as the UFC’s number one, pound-for-pound fighter. But, according to Daniel Cormier, no one can argue that Islam Makhachev doesn’t hold that position following UFC 294.
Makhachev faced… Read More
UFC 294: Islam Makhachev Quickly Puts Away Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
Islam Makhachev narrowly defeated Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year, but at UFC 294 on Saturday, the lightweight champ quickly took out the featherweight star.
Not long into the fight, Makhachev stunned Volkanovski badly with a left high… Read More
Kamaru Usman Stepping in For Paulo Costa in Khamzat Chimaev Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC 294 has undergone another, significant change, as Kamaru Usman is replacing Paulo Costa for a battle with Khamzat Chimaev.
Recently, Costa reported that he underwent surgery on his elbow a few weeks ago, but that he… 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 289: Amanda Nunes Dominates Irene Aldana, Retires From Fighting
By FCF Staff
Amanda Nunes has ended her storied career following a dominant victory over Irene Aldana on Saturday night.
The Brazilian star worked her way to a one-sided, decision win over Aldana to retain the bantamweight title at UFC… Read More
UFC 289 Weigh-in Results: Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana Official
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins are over for UFC 289, and all of the fights are proceeding.
In the main event, Amanda Nunes will look to defend the bantamweight title against Irene Aldana.
The main card will also feature a… Read More
Gilbert Burns – Belal Muhammad Bout to Co-Headline UFC 288
By FCF Staff
UFC 288 has picked up a pivotal, short-notice fight, as welterweights Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad have agreed to fight at the upcoming card.
The May 6th event recently lost its original co-headliner, as Charles Oliveira was… Read More
Justin Gaethje: Dustin Poirier Rematch is The “Obvious Answer”
By Kelsey Mowatt
It remains to be seen if Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will fight again. But, it’s clear Gaethje believes a rematch with Poirier makes a lot of sense.
Ever since Gaethje outstruck rising lightweight contender, Rafael Fiziev,… Read More
Dana White: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez Next, Not Rematch With Islam Makhachev, “Makes Sense”
By FCF Staff
Following their memorable clash at UFC 284, there’s been no shortage of talk about a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. But, it seems clear that UFC President Dana White isn’t thinking about having the champs… Read More