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UFC Rankings: Glover Teixeira Makes Big Move With Win Over Anthony Smith
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s latest rankings have been posted and Glover Teixeira is once again, a top-five ranked light-heavyweight.
The longtime contender took on Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville last week, and stopped the former title challenger in round… Read More
UFC 249: Tony Ferguson Says Justin Gaethje Fight’s For The “Real Belt”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will fight for an interim lightweight title at UFC 249 this Saturday, but according to “El Cucuy”, he’s already holding the “real” belt.
Ferguson was originally scheduled to face the champion Khabib… Read More
Charles Oliveira Reports UFC Contract Talks on Hold Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
By FCF Staff
After winning seven straight fights, Charles Oliveira is likely set for a raise. But recently the lightweight contender revealed contract talks with the UFC are on hold, as a result of the coronavirus pademic.
Oliveira (29-8) is… 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
Report: UFC Brasilia to be Closed Door Event as a Result of Coronavirus Pandemic
By FCF Staff
UFC Brasilia is going ahead this Saturday, but it’s being reported that no fans will be allowed into the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The governor for the city has banned public… Read More
Javier Mendez Understands Why Top Lightweights Don’t Want to Fight Islam Makhachev
By FCF Staff
Islam Makhachev has yet to be booked for his next fight, and American Kickboxing Academy’s striking coach, Javier Mendez, understands why.
Makhachev (18-1) is coming off a decision win over Davi Ramos at UFC 242 in September,… Read More
UFC Raleigh: Michael Chiesa Says Rafael dos Anjos Will be His “Stiffest Test” to Date in The UFC
By FCF Staff
Although Rafael dos Anjos has lost three of his last four fights, Michael Chiesa isn’t looking past the former lightweight champ as they get set to fight at UFC Raleigh.
Chiesa (16-5) has been booked to fight… Read More
UFC Raleigh: Michael Chiesa Says Rafael dos Anjos Fight “Couldn’t Have Happened” at a “Better Time”
By FCF Staff
Michael Chiesa has been booked to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Raleigh, January 25th, and “Maverick” says the timing of the bout couldn’t be better.
Chiesa (16-5) has been signed to face the former lightweight champ… Read More
UFC 244: Jorge Masvidal Takes ‘BMF’ Title After Doctor Stops Bout With Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 244, which saw Jorge Masvidal win the ‘BMF’ title, by defeating Nate Diaz.
After round three, the doctor ruled that Diaz could not continue due to a large cut he had… Read More
UFC 244 Weigh-in Results: Nate Diaz & Jorge Masvidal Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 244, which will take place tomorrow at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
In the main event, Nate Diaz will take on Jorge Masvidal (results via UFC.com).
ESPN+… Read More
UFC 243: Al Iaquinta Plans to Show “I’m Not Just a Tough Guy” in Bout With Dan Hooker
By FCF Staff
After coming up short against Donald Cerrone in his last bout, Al Iaquinta is looking to remind people this weekend that he’s more than just a rugged fighter.
Iaquinta is set to take on Dan Hooker at… Read More
Dana White’s “Assuming” Tony Ferguson Will Face Winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov – Dustin Poirier
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson further strengthened his case for a title shot at UFC 238, by defeating Donald Cerrone, and it looks like “El Cucuy” could indeed, face the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov – Dustin Poirier.
Ferguson recorded his… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos to Battle Leon Edwards Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like Rafael dos Anjos is going to face Leon Edwards next, after the latter claimed the former lightweight champ had turned down the bout.
Dos Anjos and Edwards are going to fight at the UFC’s… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Says He’ll Retire if he Believes WW Title’s Out of Reach
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos may have a loss to current UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, as well as former interim champ Colby Covington, but the veteran remains certain he can still win a second, UFC belt.
Dos Anjos… Read More
UFC Rochester: Rafael dos Anjos Returns to Win Column
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos returned to the win column tonight at UFC Rochester, by tapping out Kevin Lee in the fourth round.
Lee pressured throughout the bout and attempted numerous takedowns, but dos Anjos consistently defended well and… Read More
UFC Rochester Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins for UFC Rochester tomorrow have been completed, and all of the scheduled match-ups are a go.
In the main event, former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos will battle Kevin Lee in a welterweight contest. Saturday’s… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Won’t Create 165 Division as Long as He’s With Company
By FCF Staff
Dana White has said in the past that he has no intention of adding a 165-pound division to the UFC, and now the promotion’s president has doubled down on those comments.
Several fighters, including notable competitors like… Read More
UFC Announces Edson Barboza – Justin Gaethje Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, March 30th card in Philadelphia has its main event, as the promotion announced Justin Gaethje and Edson Barboza will fight in the headliner.
Gaethje (19-2) returned to the win column in August by knocking… Read More
Al Iaquinta is Looking For Bout With a Top Three Contender, Not Justin Gaethje
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje has made it clear he still wants to battle Al Iaquinta in the near future, but “Ragin Al” is looking to land a bout with a lightweight who’s higher ranked.
Gaethje and Iaquinta were expected… Read More
Ray Longo Pushes For Al Iaquinta – Conor McGregor Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Al Iaquinta’s memorable win over Kevin Lee this past weekend, the lightweight’s striking coach, Ray Longo, is hoping to see him battle Conor McGregor.
Iaquinta outscored Lee for the decision victory in the headliner of UFC… Read More