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Nate Diaz Responds to Vicente Luque, Says He’s Down to Fight
By FCF Staff
Following his win over Michael Chiesa last month, Vicente Luque respectfully called for a fight with Nate Diaz, and it looks like the latter’s on board.
Luque (21-7-1) called for the match-up after he submitted Chiesa at… Read More
Dustin Poirier Says Nate Diaz Fight’s Not Next on “Things-to-do-list”
By FCF Staff
Although Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier have traded tweets recently about fighting, the latter says a fight with the Stockton star isn’t his first priority.
Ever since a planned bout between the two fell through in 2018,… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Still Hunting WW Title, Names Two Possible Opponents For Next Fight
By FCF Staff
Although Jorge Masvidal is coming off back-to-back losses to the UFC’s welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman, ‘Gamebred’ isn’t dropping out of the title shot race.
Masvidal (35-15) was tapped to fight Usman in July, 2020, after scoring three… Read More
Report: Luke Rockhold Says Khamzat Chimaev Turned Down Chance to Fight Him
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear yet, when and who Khamzat Chimaev will fight next. But, it’s being reported the rising star turned down the opportunity to fight former UFC middleweight champ, Luke Rockhold.
The undefeated Chimaev hasn’t competed now… Read More
Kamaru Usman & Nate Diaz Spar on Twitter
By FCF Staff
The chances of Kamaru Usman and Nate Diaz fighting anytime soon seem slim to none. But, recently the welterweights traded several Twitter jabs.
The back-and-forth started after Diaz tweeted out the image and comments below.
Demian Maia Wants to Fight Nate Diaz in “Last MMA Bout”
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 263, Dana White relayed he believes Demian Maia’s career is likely over. But, the vaunted grappler has announced he wants to fight one more time, and he’s hoping to face Nate Diaz.
The 43-year-old Maia faced… Read More
UFC 263: Adesanya Defends Middleweight Belt, Moreno Takes Flyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 263, which took place in Glendale, Arizona.
UFC 263
Middleweight Championship
Israel Adesanya def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Flyweight Championship
Brandon Moreno def. Deiveson Figueiredo via… Read More
UFC 263 Weigh-in Results: Adesanya – Vettori 2 Official, Figueiredo Makes Weight at Buzzer
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins are over for UFC 263 and both of the card’s title fights are official, after some tense moments.
Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo did not appear until shortly before the weigh-ins were over, but he came in… Read More
Manager Reports Khamzat Chimaev is “100% Healthy”, Talks Timeline For Return
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev has had his next UFC bout pushed back a couple of times now, on account of a lengthy battle with COVID-19. But, the rising fighter’s manager is reporting we could see Chimaev in the Octagon… 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 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
(Updated) Belal Muhammad Reports Eye Sustained “no Permanent Damage”, Following Scary End to Fight
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s headliner between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad ended under frightening circumstances. But, thankfully it looks like Muhammad is going to be okay.
The main event for UFC Vegas 21 was declared a no -contest in round… Read More
UFC Vegas 21 Weigh-in Results: All Bouts Official
By FCF Staff
UFC Vegas 21 is taking place tomorrow at the promotion’s Apex Facility, and following the weigh-ins, all the fights are proceeding.
In the main event, top contender Leon Edwards will take on surging welterweight, Belal Muhammad.
Here… Read More
Dana White Says Khamzat Chimaev “Ain’t Quitting”, Following Retirement Speculation
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev turned heads throughout MMA on Monday, via a social media post he made, in which it sounded like he could be retiring. But, UFC President Dana White is insisting that the rising star is not… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Talks Timeline For Return, Trades Tweets With Neil Magny
By FCF Staff
After recording three UFC wins in approximately a two month span, it looks like Khamzat Chimaev will not fight again until this summer.
Chimaev, who last competed in September when he quickly KO’d Gerald Meerschaert, has been… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev’s Ongoing Health Issues From COVID-19 Documented in New Video
By FCF Staff
Recently it was announced that Khamzat Chimaev will not be able to fight Leon Edwards on March 13th as scheduled, and a new video documents why.
The rising star contracted COVID-19 late last year, after Edwards also… Read More
Report: Khamzat Chimaev’s Withdrawal Due to COVID-19 Complications
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Khamzat Chimaev has withdrawn from a January 20th bout with Leon Edwards, clarification on his removal has emerged.
Chimaev was booked to face the welterweight contender in the main event of the UFC’s… Read More
Report: Michael Chiesa & Neil Magny Have Agreed to Fight
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that Neil Magny and Michael Chiesa have agreed to fight, and that the welterweights will do so in less than a month.
The contenders have reportedly agreed to fight at the UFC’s January 20th… Read More
Anthony Pettis to Fight Alex Morono Next
By FCF Staff
Former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis has his next opponent, as it’s being reported he will fight Alex Morono.
Pettis (23-10) hasn’t competed since May when he outscored Donald Cerrone for a decision win. Prior to that… Read More
Report: Former RIZIN Champ Manel Kape to Face Alexandre Pantoja in UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Manel Kape has a new date and opponent for his UFC debut, as it’s being reported that former RIZIN champ will take on Alexandre Pantoja next month.
Kape was originally scheduled to fight flyweight Rogerio Bontorin this past August,… Read More