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Kamaru Usman: Short Notice Fight With Jorge Masvidal is “Just a Minor Change”
By FCF Staff
Kamaru Usman has been booked to fight a different opponent at UFC 251, with just several days notice. But, according to the welterweight champ, the fact he’s now facing Jorge Masvidal rather than Gilbert Burns, is just… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Confirms He’s Signed New Contract, Following Addition to UFC 251
By FCF Staff
After agreeing to fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 on Saturday, Jorge Masvidal’s confirmed he’s signed a new multi-fight deal with the promotion.
Masvidal has been booked to face the welterweight champ on short notice, after Gilbert… Read More
UFC 251: Jorge Masvidal Tests Negative For COVID-19, Heading to Abu Dhabi
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Jorge Masvidal would fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, provided he tests negative for COVID-19, the card’s new main event has been announced.
Masvidal has agreed to face the welterweight champ on just days… Read More
Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal Set For UFC 251, Pending COVID-19 Testing
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the UFC was working to have Jorge Masvidal step in and fight Kamaru Usman next Saturday, and according to reports, ‘Gamebred’ has signed up for the bout.
The move comes not long… Read More
Report: UFC Working to Add Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal to July 11th PPV
By FCF Staff
Now that Gilbert Burns can no longer fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, after testing positive for COVID-19, it’s being reported the promotion’s working to bring in Jorge Masvidal as a replacement.
Recently it was reported that… Read More
Colby Covington is Expecting a Call For Short Notice Bout With Kamaru Usman
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Gilbert Burns will no longer fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, Colby Covington’s made it clear he’s expecting a phone call.
Burns was booked to fight the welterweight champ in the main… Read More
Tyron Woodley Wants to “Knock Out Some Fights” Before 2020 is Up
By FCF Staff
Following his pivotal loss to Gilbert Burns in May, Tyron Woodley is not looking to take any time off.
Woodley returned to the cage on May 30th, and dropped a one-sided decision to Burns. The bout was… Read More
Kamaru Usman Posts Video of Him Sparring With Justin Gaethje
By FCF Staff
Recently Kamaru Usman confirmed that he’s moved his camp to Colorado to train with renowned coach, Trevor Whittman. Now the welterweight champ’s post a video of him sparring with lightweight interim champ, Justin Gaethje.
Usman decided to… Read More
UFC 251 to Take Place on Yas Island, Three Title Fights Planned
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation and debate regarding the UFC’s plans to hold cards on ‘Fight Island’, it’s been announced that Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island will host four cards in July.
In addition, Dana White has announced… Read More
Conor McGregor Announces Retirement, Says “The Game Just Does Not Excite Me”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor stole much of the spotlight tied to UFC 250 on Saturday by announcing he’s retiring, and since then, the star has explained why.
Recently McGregor announced on Twitter that he’s decided to hang up the… Read More
Full Line-up Released For May 30th UFC
By FCF Staff
The full line-up for the UFC’s May 30th event has been released, which is expected to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Recently it was announced that former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley will take on Gilbert Burns… Read More
Dana White Reports May 30th UFC Card to be Hosted by Apex Facility
By FCF Staff
According to UFC President Dana White, the promotion is set to hold events in Las Vegas again.
Due to restrictions in Nevada, which were enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19, the UFC has been unable to… Read More
Dana White Discusses Plans For Tyron Woodley’s Next Fight
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley has yet to fight in over a year, and a scheduled bout with Leon Edward for last month was postponed. But, recently UFC President Dana White said the promotion’s planning to have the former welterweight… Read More
Demian Maia Proposes Bouts With Diego Sanchez or “Cowboy” Cerrone For Final Fight
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by Gilbert Burns on Saturday at UFC Brasilia, Demian Maia has confirmed his remarkable career will likely end after one more bout.
The longtime contender faced Burns in the card’s co-main event, and Maia… Read More
UFC 248: Charles Oliveira Extends Winning Streak With Another Finish
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira continued to add finishes to his record today at UFC Brasilia, and rise the lightweight ranks, by submitting Kevin Lee in the headliner.
In round three, after Lee shot in for a takedown, Oliveira wrapped… Read More
UFC Brasilia Weigh-in Results: Kevin Lee Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over in Brasilia, Brazil, in advance of the UFC’s card there tomorrow. All of the scheduled fighters have made weight, except for headliner, Kevin Lee.
Lee, who is scheduled to fight lightweight contender… Read More
UFC Copenhagen: Jared Cannonier Takes Out Jack Hermansson in Impressive Fashion
By FCF Staff
Jared Cannonier likely moved into title shot contention today at UFC Copenhagen, by taking out middleweight contender Jack Hermansson in impressive fashion.
The opening-round saw Hermansson repeatedly shoot in for a takedown, but the noted ground-and-pound specialist… Read More
UFC Copenhagen Weigh-in Results: Jack Hermansson & Jared Cannonier Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Copenhagen, which will feature Jack Hermansson take on Jared Cannonier in the main event.
Both of the middleweight contenders came in at 185 pounds for the contest.
Main Card (ESPN+,… Read More
UFC Uruguay: Valentina Shevchenko Avenges Loss to Liz Carmouche
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Uruguay, which saw flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko work her way to a clear cut, decision win over Liz Carmouche,
With the victory, Shevchenko avenged a 2010, TKO loss (via doctor stoppage)… Read More
UFC Uruguay Weigh-in Results: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Liz Carmouche is Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Uruguay, which will take place in that nation’s city of Montevideo tomorrow.
In the main event, flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko will battle Liz Carmouche. The co-main event will see welterweight… Read More