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UFC Champ Israel Adesanya Awarded BJJ Purple Belt
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya has reached another milestone in his martial arts journey, as the UFC’s middleweight champ was recently awarded his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Recently the dynamic striker shared out via Instagram he’s been awarded his… Read More
Dwight Grant Announces UFC 256 Withdrawal Due to COVID-19
By FCF Staff
Dwight Grant is one of the latest UFC fighters who has had their next bout canceled due to COVID-19, as the welterweight’s announced he’s no longer fighting at UFC 256.
Grant was booked to fight Li Jingliang at… Read More
UFC Announces Tom Breese – Omari Akhmedov Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build out its January schedule, as the promotion’s announced a middleweight fight between Omari Akhmedov and Tom Breese.
Recently the UFC confirmed that Breese and Akhmedov are going to fight at a January 16th… Read More
Jack Hermansson Reports Foot & Facial Injuries, Following UFC Vegas 16 Loss
By FCF Staff
After being hit with over 200 strikes at UFC Vegas 16, not surprisingly, Jack Hermansson is reporting he sustained a facial injury in his bout with Marvin Vettori.
Heramsson faced the middleweight contender in the card’s headliner,… Read More
Report: Umar Nurmagomedov Rebooked For UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
After having his UFC debut canceled three times, it’s being reported that Umar Nurmagomedov has been rebooked to fight Sergey Morozov.
Nurmagomedov, who is the younger cousin of UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, has been scheduled to… Read More
Anderson Silva Wants to Keep Fighting, Claims UFC Tried to “Force” Retirement
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Anderson Silva has been released by the UFC, the legendary, former middleweight champ is reporting he wants to keep fighting.
The 45-year-old star is coming off a fourth-round, stoppage loss to Uriah Hall… Read More
‘Shogun’ Rua to Think About Fighting Future, Reports Incurring Elbow Injury at UFC 255
By FCF Staff
Following his stoppage loss to Paul Craig at UFC 255, Maurucio ‘Shogun’ Rua is reporting he incurred an elbow injury not long into the fight. In addition, the legend says he’s going to take some time to consider… Read More
Report: Brendan Allen – Sean Strickland Bout Added to UFC Vegas 14
By FCF Staff
After a scheduled fight with Ian Heinisch fell through last weekend, Brendan Allen won’t have to wait long for his next booking after all.
Allen was booked to face Heinisch at UFC Vegas 13, but one day… Read More
Byran Barberena Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Off UFC Vegas 14 Card
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that Bryan Barberena has had to undergo emergency surgery, and as a result, he will no longer fight next Saturday at UFC Vegas 14.
The welterweight was booked to fight Daniel Rodriguez at the… Read More
Cage Warriors Champ-Champ Mason Jones Signs With UFC
By FCF Staff
Another top-tier, Cage Warriors fighters is heading to the UFC, as Mason Jones has announced he’s signed a four-fight deal with the promotion.
The 25-year-old Jones, who was holding the lightweight and welterweight titles for Cage Warriors,… Read More
Umar Nurmagomedov’s UFC Debut Postponed Again
By FCF Staff
The highly anticipated UFC debut of Umar Nurmagomedov, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin, has been postponed again.
The undefeated bantamweight was booked to fight Sergei Morozov this coming Saturday at UFC 254. But, recently Russia’s TASS reported that Nurmagomedov… Read More
Ray Borg Says He’ll “be Back” Following UFC Release
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Ray Borg has been released by the UFC, and the former title challenger has posted a statement regarding the situation.
The 27-year-old Borg has been forced to withdraw from a couple of… Read More
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
Zabit Magomedsharipov Congratulates Timur Valiev on Move to UFC
By FCF Staff
Following the news that PFL veteran Timur Valiev has signed with the UFC, Zabit Magomedsharipov was quick to congratulate his friend with a tip of the hat to ‘Home Alone’.
Valiev will fight featherweight Jamall Emmers at… Read More
Davey Grant Confirms Multiple Jaw Fractures Following UFC 251 Win
By FCF Staff
Following Davey Grant’s memorable victory at UFC 251, the British fighter reported he was certain he had broken his jaw early on in the fight. More recently, the fighter has confirmed he broke his jaw in two… Read More
Report: Christian Aguilera to Fight Sean Brady Following Impressive UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken Christian Aguilera long to lock-up his next fight, following the welterweight’s impressive Octagon debut at UFC Vegas 2.
Aguilera (14-6) faced Anthony Ivy at the June 13th card and recorded a first-round, stoppage win. According… Read More
Matt Frevola Off UFC Vegas 3, After Cornerman Billy Quarantillo Test Positiv For COVID-19
By FCF Staff
Matt Frevola has announced that he’s no longer fighting Frank Camacho at UFC Vegas 3 this Saturday.
The featherweight recently shared out the statement below, in which Frevola revealed that his cornerman, and fellow UFC fighter, Billy Quarantillo,… Read More
Ray Borg Reports Son is Doing “Well” After UFC Vegas 2 Withdrawal
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After withdrawing on short notice from a scheduled bout with Merab Dvalishvili, Ray Borg is reporting that his son is doing “well”.
Two days prior to UFC Vegas 2, Borg reported that he was withdrawing from the… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Reflects on Setting UFC Record For Takedowns in a Single Fight
By FCF Staff
Recently the seven year anniversary of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 2013 bout with Abel Trujillo took place, and the lightweight champ reflected on the historic fight.
Nurmagomedov set a record at UFC 160, by taking Trujillo down 21 times… Read More
UFC Florida: Walt Harris Releases Statement, Following Loss to Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Saturday night was an emotional night for Walt Harris, and following his stoppage loss to Alistair Overeem, the heavyweight contender released a statement.
Harris rocked and bloodied Overeem early on in the headliner of UFC Florida, but… Read More