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Bryce Mitchell to Battle Josh Emmett at UFC 296
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Giga Chikadze from UFC 296, Bryce Mitchell has reportedly agreed to step up on short notice and fight Josh Emmett.
Chikadze was scheduled to fight Emmett at the December 16th card; however, recently… Read More
Sean O’Malley Reports Early 2024 Likely For First Title Defense
By Kelsey Mowatt
After winning the UFC’s bantamweight title this past summer, Sean O’Malley pushed for his first title defense to take place before 2023 is up. But, recently “Sugar” reported it will probably be several more months before he… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Will “Never Rule Out” Fighting Again
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal remains a retired fighter, but the former welterweight contender won’t rule out a return to the cage.
The 38-year-old Masvidal announced he was hanging up the gloves this past April, following his decision loss to… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Reports UFC 287 Loss Could Bring Retirement
By Kelsey Mowatt
It wasn’t that long ago when Jorge Masvidal was preparing for his first shot at the UFC’s welterweight crown, following a series of headline-grabbing wins. But, fast forward to today, and this weekend could mark the final… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Lights up Khamzat Chimaev Over Missing Weight & Comments About Alex Pereira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Alex Pereira secured the UFC’s middleweight crown, Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t been shy in sharing his thoughts about the champ, and Jorge Masvidal isn’t having it.
Pereira became the promotion’s new middleweight champ in November, by stopping… Read More
Daniel Cormier Proposes Belal Muhammad Fight Kamaru Usman Next
By Kelsey Mowatt
Daniel Cormier won’t argue Belal Muhammad doesn’t deserve a shot at the UFC’s welterweight crown. But, the decorated fighter believes Muhammad needs to record another high-profile victory, as a means to entrench a title fight appearance.
Muhammad… Read More
Alex Pereira – Israel Adesanya Rematch, Gilbert Burns – Jorge Masvidal Announced
By FCF Staff
As many expected would be the case, the UFC has booked Israel Adesanya for an immediate rematch with new, middleweight champ, Alex Pereira.
Ever since Pereira (7-1) ended Adesanya’s (23-2) reign last November, by stopping the star… Read More
UFC 272 Results
By FCF Staff
UFC 272 Main Card Results:
Welterweight:
Colby Covington def. Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-44, 50-45)
Catchweight(160):
Rafael dos Anjos def. Renato Moicano via unanimous decision (49-45, 50-44, 49-44)
Featherweight:
Bryce Mitchell def. Edson Barboza via… Read More
UFC 272 Weigh In Results
By FCF Staff
Kamaru Usman undergoes Hand Surgery
By FCF Staff
According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman underwent hand surgery and is targeting for a July return at UFC 276, which is scheduled to be in Las Vegas for international fight week.
Kamaru… Read More
Luke Rockhold Out of Sean Strickland Fight
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold’s return to the Octagon has been pushed back, as the former middleweight champ has announced that he’s been forced off the UFC 268 card.
Rockhold was scheduled to fight rising contender Sean Strickland at the… Read More
Former Cage Warriors Champ Ian Garry Set to Make Octagon Debut at UFC 268
By FCF Staff
Recently it was announced that Ian Garry had been signed by the UFC, and now the former Cage Warriors champ has his Octagon debut booked.
The 23-year-old, Irish fighter recently moved to the UFC after going 7-0… Read More
Report: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler Nearly Finalized
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that the UFC is close to finalizing a bout between top lightweight contenders, Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler.
Ever since Chandler moved to the UFC, there has been speculation about the former Bellator champ… Read More
Dana White Believes Demian Maia’s “Great Career” Likely Over
By FCF Staff
After incurring his second straight defeat at UFC 263, Demian Maia hasn’t officially announced his retirement. But, Dana White believes the storied grappler’s career is likely done.
Maia took on Belal Muhammad on Saturday night, and was unable… Read More
Kamaru Usman Says He’s “Lapping” UFC’s Top Welterweight Contenders
By FCF Staff
As Kamaru Usman gets set to battle Jorge Masvidal for a second time this Saturday at UFC 261, the welterweight champ sounds unsure about what could come next.
After Usman stopped Gilbert Burns in February, he called… 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
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
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