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UFC Vegas 7 Weigh-in Highlights: Edgar And Munhoz Faceoff
WHAT A MAIN EVENT!
🇧🇷 @PedroMunhozMMA vs 🇺🇸 @FrankieEdgar#UFCVegas7 – Tomorrow – LIVE on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/cKR3FnQaCo
— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2020
Zabit Magomedsharipov Tells UFC to “Stop Playing Games”; Wants Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Now that Yair Rodriguez has been forced to withdraw from a planned bout with Zabit Magomedsharipov, the rising featherweight star is calling for a title shot.
Rodriguez was expected to face Magomedsharipov on August 29th, but “Pantera”… Read More
Manager: Brendan Allen Incurred Multiple Facial Fractures at UFC Vegas 4, Move to 205 Possible
By FCF Staff
Following Brendan Allen’s grueling win at UFC Vegas 4, his manager has confirmed the middleweight prospect incurred multiple, facial fractures in the bout.
Allen took on late replacement, Kyle Daukaus at the event, and worked his way to a… Read More
Henry Cejudo Posts Statement, Following Retirement & Removal From UFC Rankings
By FCF Staff
Not everyone believes that we’ve seen the last of Henry Cejudo fighting in the Octagon. But, for now, it seems clear the decorated fighter is moving ahead with retirement.
After stopping Dominick Cruz earlier this month at… Read More
Aljamain Sterling Likes His “Odds” He’ll Fight For UFC’s Bantamweight Crown Next
By FCF Staff
With Henry Cejudo having announced he’s retiring, the UFC’s bantamweight title will be up for grabs, and Aljamain Sterling is confident he’ll be one of the men fighting for the vacated belt.
Cejudo shocked the MMA world… Read More
Manager Says Conor McGregor Will be Monitoring UFC’s Upcoming Events, Could be Open to Fighting in July
By FCF Staff
Depending on how the UFC’s upcoming events go, amidst the coronavirus pandemic, it sounds like Conor McGregor could return to the Octagon in July.
Due to the pandemic, the UFC has not held an event in nearly… Read More
Anderson Silva Confirms He Plans to Fight Out UFC Contract After Undergoing Knee Surgery
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva will likely be close to 46 before he’s able to fight again, the legend’s announced he plans to fight two more times in the UFC, after undergoing knee surgery.
Silva, who has not competed… Read More
Complete Line-ups Announced For May 13th & 16th UFC Cards
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 249 on May 9th, the promotion will also be holding events on May 13th and 16th in Jacksonville, Florida, and the line-ups for those cards have been announced.
Recently UFC President Dana White announced the… Read More
UFC Announces May 9th, 13th & 16th Cards For Jacksonville, Florida
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the planned, May 9th, UFC 249 card would take place in Jacksonville, Florida, and now the promotion’s confirmed the event. In addition, the UFC has announced that it also hold card on… Read More
Justin Gaethje Reports UFC Never Contacted Him About Moving Tony Ferguson Fight to May 9th
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje ultimately agreed to fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, May 9th. But, the lightweight contender wasn’t happy about the fact, the UFC never contacted him about moving the bout to that date, before announcing it.
Gaethje… Read More
UFC’s Private Island: A Solution?
Spectator sports are in trouble these days due to the social distancing rules introduced due to the ongoing pandemic. Many events have been postponed, others, canceled. And the athletes themselves are forced to stay indoors instead of hitting the gym,… Read More
Dana White Says UFC’s Apex Facility in Las Vegas to Host Events “For The Foreseeable Future”
By FCF Staff
After an attempt to hold cards at the Tachi Palace Resort and Casino in California were halted, Dana White’s reporting that the UFC plans to host cards at the promotion’s Apex Facility for the time being.
Due… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Will Still Hold 42 Events in 2020
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC has now had four events postponed due to the coronavirus, and it’s upcoming cards are also on hold, Dana White says the company will still promote 42 events this year.
On Thursday it was… Read More
Dana White Reports Plans to Hold UFC Cards “Every Week”, Includes Bouts on Private Island
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that its April 18th card is going ahead, and while a location for the event hasn’t been announced, Dana White has provided more details on the promotion’s plan. One of those details apparently… Read More
Josh Thomson Criticizes UFC’s PPV Plans For Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje
By FCF Staff
The news that Tony Ferguson is going to fight Justin Gaethje for an interim lightweight title, on pay-per-view, has drawn some mixed reviews. One of the people questioning the UFC’s decision to book the match-up for UFC… Read More
Ray Longo Hopes UFC Cancels Upcoming Events Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
By FCF Staff
The UFC recently postponed three of its events on account of the coronavirus pandemic. But, as it stands right now, the promotion has yet to officially postpone anymore. Recently renowned striking coach Ray Longo discussed how the… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s “Hearing” UFC’s Looking at New Opponent For Tony Ferguson, Due to Travel Ban in Russia
By FCF Staff
Dana White has repeatedly said the UFC will find a way to host UFC 249, April 18th. But, it looks if that actually happens, headliner Khabib Nurmagomedov may not be competing.
Recently Nurmagomedov headed back from… Read More
Gilbert Burns Believes Tests For Coronavirus Should be “Mandatory” at UFC Events
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Burns supports Dana White’s plan to host UFC cards in the near future, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic. But, the welterweight believes tests for the virus should be mandatory for anyone attending the cards.
Recently the… Read More
Francis Ngannou Reports UFC Had Him Tested For The Coronavirus
By FCF Staff
As the UFC continues to work on holding an event on April 18th, Francis Ngannou is reporting that the promotion had him tested for the coronavirus.
Ngannou was booked to fight fellow, heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik this Saturday… Read More
Dana White Says “You Can’t Hide” From The Coronavirus, UFC Will “March On”
By FCF Staff
Dana White continues to say that the UFC is going to find a way to hold events in the coming weeks, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic. While that plan has been criticized by some observers, White believes… Read More