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UFC Announces Dustin Poirier – Conor McGregor 3, Will Take Place With Fans in Attendance
By FCF Staff
Not only are Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier going to fight for a third time on Jul 10th as expected, but the bout will also take place with fans in attendance.
Following reports that the lightweights had… Read More
Report: Demian Maia Likely to Battle Belal Muhammad Next
By FCF Staff
As Demian Maia’s impressive career winds down, it’s being reported that the perennial contender has agreed to fight Belal Muhammad next.
The 43-year-old Maia (28-10) had a three-fight winning streak snapped by Gilbert Burns in his last… Read More
Tyron Woodley Posts Statement Following Latest Loss
By FCF Staff
After losing for the fourth consecutive time, Tyron Woodley released a statement, in which he praised Vicente Luque.
Woodley faced Luque in the co-main event of UFC 260, and the former welterweight champ came out aggressively. In… Read More
Tyron Woodley Still Believes “on Paper”, He’s Better Than UFC’s Top Welterweights
By FCF Staff
Although Tyron Woodley has lost three straight, and will turn 39 next month, the fighter hasn’t lost confidence in his abilities to be the UFC’s top welterweight.
Woodley is set to face Vicente Luque this Saturday at… Read More
Vicente Luque: Tyron Woodley “Remains Highly Dangerous” Despite Recent Setbacks
By FCF Staff
Although Tyron Woodley’s recent run of losses has prompted speculation as to whether the former champ’s best days are behind him, Vicente Luque isn’t looking past the decorated fighter.
Luque has been booked to face the former… Read More
Stephen Thompson is “Leaning” Towards Jorge Masvidal in Kamaru Usman Rematch
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal came up short in his first fight with Kamaru Usman. But, it looks like Stephen Thompson believes that won’t be the case at UFC 261.
Recently the UFC announced that Masvidal will face the welterweight… Read More
Leon Edwards Calls For Title Shot, Despite no Contest Result
By FCF Staff
Although Leon Edwards was unable to record a highlight reel victory at UFC Vegas 21, and extend his winning streak to 9, the welterweight believes a title fight should be next.
Due to the run Edwards had… Read More
Kamaru Usman: Colby Covington Made “Huge Mistake” by Not Fighting Leon Edwards
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington has been calling for a rematch with Kamaru Usman ever since he was stopped by the UFC’s welterweight champ. But, according to the latter, he’s made a strategic error then by not facing Leon Edwards.… Read More
Kamaru Usman Big Favorite in Early Betting Lines For Jorge Masvidal Rematch
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if the UFC ends up booking a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. But, following Usman’s call for the fight, the welterweight champ is a sizeable favorite in early betting lines.… Read More
Stephen Thompson Argues Fight With Kamaru Usman “Makes Sense”
By FCF Staff
Following Kamaru Usman’s win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 258, the welterweight champ called for a rematch with Jorge Masvidal. But, Stephen Thompson believes he should be next in line for a title shot.
After Usman stopped… Read More
Kamaru Usman Calls For Rematch With Jorge Masvidal, Following UFC 258 Win
By FCF Staff
Although Kamaru Usman recorded a clear-cut win over Jorge Masvidal last summer, the welterweight champ wants to run it back with his rival.
Usman (18-1) took on Gilbert Burns on Saturday night at UFC 258, and came… Read More
Douglas Lima Says UFC Won’t Take The “Risk” of Having Him Fight Kamaru Usman
By FCF Staff
Douglas Lima has previously said he’d be down to fight UFC welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman. But, Bellator’s welterweight king doesn’t believe the UFC’s willing to risk what could happen in the cross-promotional match-up.
The hard-hitting Lima has… Read More
Report: Tyron Woodley to Fight Vicente Luque Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley will look to end his three-fight winning streak against Vicente Luque next.
Since Woodley (19-6-1) lost the belt to Kamaru Usman in March, 2019, he has also been defeated… Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump Calls Colby Covington After Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Following Colby Covington’s impressive win over Tyron Woodley at UFC Vegas 11, the former welterweight interim champ was called by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Covington outscored Woodley throughout much of the bout with his wrestling and strikes,… Read More
Stephen Thompson’s “Ready” to See Tyron Woodley “Finish” Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodleyis finally going to face his rival Colby Covington tonight at UFC Vegas 11, and his former foe, Stephen Thompson, will be rooting for the former champ.
Covington and Woodley have been feuding through the media… Read More
Dana White: UFC’s Discussing Khamzat Chimaev – Demian Maia Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC is working on booking Khamzat Chimaev’s next couple of fights, and one of them could be against perennial contender, Demian Maia.
Chimaev made headlines this past July, by becoming the first fighter in UFC history… Read More
Tyron Woodley Says Colby Covington’s Getting “Squashed” September 19th
By FCF Staff
After trading verbal shots for a couple of years now, it looks like Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington are going to fight on September 19th.
The former teammates have been sparring through the media for months now,… Read More
Jorge Masvidal: Immediate Rematch With Kamaru Usman Top Priority
By FCF Staff
Although Jorge Masvidal understands he could earn more money fighting the like of Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz next, ‘Gamebred’ says a rematch with Kamaru Usman is his number one goal.
Masvidal stepped up on short notice… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Vows He’ll Secure Rematch With Kamaru Usman
By FCF Staff
Following Jorge Masvidal’s loss to Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, the rugged contender insisted he’ll do what it takes to face the welterweight champ again.
Masvidal stepped in on short notice for the title fight, after Gilbert… Read More
Mike Brown Confirms Positive Test For COVID-19, Will Not Corner Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal will not have one of the most respected coaches in the game in his corner on Saturday, as Mike Brown has confirmed he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
Masvidal agreed on short notice to face Kamaru… Read More