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Dana White Says Henry Cejudo Needs to Defend 125 Title or Vacate It
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo has made it clear he wants to fight a big name in the bantamweight division when he’s ready to return. But, Dana White says the decorated fighter needs to defend the flyweight title against Joseph… Read More
Aljamain Sterling’s Okay if “Legend” Joseph Benavidez Gets First Crack at Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
Aljamain Sterling has been campaigning hard for a fight with Henry Cejudo. But, after UFC Minneapolis, the bantamweight reported he’ll understand if Joseph Benavidez fights the champ-champ first.
Benavidez faced Jussier “Formiga” on Saturday night, and proceeded… Read More
Petr Yan & Manager Make Case For Interim Bantamweight Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Henry Cejudo likely won’t fight again in 2019, Petr Yan and his manager are driving for an interim title fight that features the Russian.
Cejudo won the bantamweight title earlier this month at… Read More
Henry Cejudo Likely to be Sidelined For Remainder of 2019
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 238 earlier this month, the expectation was that we’d see Henry Cejudo fight at least one more time this year. But, now it’s been reported that the bantamweight and flyweight champ will undergo shoulder surgery,… Read More
Demetrious Johnson Hopes UFC Starts “Paying” Henry Cejudo, Following Historic Win
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson’s storied run as the UFC’s flyweight champ may have been ended by Henry Cejudo. But, Johnson’s reporting he’s happy for his former foe, following Cejudo’s thrilling win at UFC 238.
Cejudo battled Marlon Moraes for… Read More
UFC 238: Henry Cejudo’s Camp Shares Images of Champ-Champ’s Pre-Fight Ankle Injury
By FCF Staff
Following Henry Cejudo’s thrilling, championship win at UFC 238, the decorated fighter reported he had rolled his ankle badly just days out from the bout. Since then, his team has shared out images of the injury.
The… Read More
UFC 238: Henry Cejudo Becomes Champ-Champ, Valentina Shevchenko Scores Vicious KO
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 238, which took place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
In the main event, flyweight champion Henry Cejudo had a rough start against bantamweight contender Marlon Moraes. But the Olympic… Read More
UFC 238 Weigh-In Results: All Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over in Chicago for UFC 238, and all of the scheduled fights are official.
In Saturday’s headliner, flyweight champ Henry Cejudo will battle Marlon Moraes for the vacant 135 title.
In the co-headliner,… Read More
Henry Cejudo Has Timeline to Become The “Best Pound-For-Pound Fighter in The World”
By FCF Staff
After defeating two of the greatest fighters in the sport in back-to-back fights, Henry Cejudo hopes to become the planet’s best pound-for-pound fighter before the year is up.
Cejudo defended the UFC’s flyweight title last month by… Read More
UFC Fortaleza Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fortaleza, which will feature a rematch between bantamweight contenders Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes in the main event.
Moraes tipped the scales at 135 for the bout and Assuncao came… Read More
Raphael Assuncao Says Wins Should be More Important Than “Followers” in Determining Title Shots
By FCF Staff
Although Raphael Assuncao has won nine of his last ten fights, the Brazilian bantamweight has yet to receive a shot at the UFC’s 135 crown, and he doesn’t sound happy about it.
Recently it was reported that… Read More
Jimmie Rivera Accuses Dominick Cruz of Taking an “Easier Fight”
By FCF Staff
As Jimmie Rivera waits to see who his next opponent will be, the bantamweight contender is accusing Dominick Cruz of ducking him.
Rivera (22-2) is coming off a decision win over John Dodson in September, which followed… Read More
UFC 228: Jimmie Rivera’s Ready to Prove He’s Got “Back Up”, Following KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Although Jimmie Rivera is coming off a devastating, KO loss to Marlon Moraes in June, it doesn’t sound like the defeat has fazed the bantamweight, heading into UFC 228.
Rivera will return to action tonight at the… Read More
UFC 224: Brian Kelleher Outlines Why he Called Out John Lineker
By FCF Staff
After Brian Kelleher defeated Renan Barao in February, he called for a fight with another Brazilian star, John Lineker. But, according to the American, the callout was only about making a big move in the 135 ranks.… Read More
UFC Announces Jake Ellenberger – Bryan Barberena Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another bout to its June 1st card in Utica, New Jersey, as the promotion’s announced Jake Ellenberger will take on Bryan Barberena.
Ellenberger (31-13) will be returning to the cage for the first… Read More
Aljamain Sterling Says no UFC Execs Contacted Him After Brutal KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Aljamain Sterling understands that he’s not friends with UFC executives, but the bantamweight contender is disappointed that the company’s brass didn’t reach out to him, following his vicious KO loss earlier this month.
Sterling took on Marlon… Read More
Aljamain Sterling Reports He’s “OK”, Following Vicious KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Aljamain Sterling is reporting he’s okay, following his vicious, knockout loss to Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night 123.
Sterling was knocked out instantly in the opening round, when he shot in on Moraes but was met… Read More
UFC FN 123 Results: Brian Ortega Taps Out Cub Swanson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 123, which saw Brian Ortega submit fellow featherweight contender Cub Swanson in the main event.
The card took place in Fresno, California.
Brian Ortega def. Cub Swanson via… Read More
UFC FN 123 Weigh-In Results: Cub Swanson & Brian Ortega Set For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 123, which will take place tomorrow in Fresno, California.
In the main event, perennial featherweight contender Cub Swanson will take on Brian Ortega. In the co-healdiner, featherweight Jason… Read More
UFC FN 120: Dustin Poirier & Matt Brown Score Stoppage Wins
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 120, which took place in Norfolk, Virginia.
In the main event, Dustin Poirier earned a stoppage win over Anthony Pettis, who tapped out due to an apparent rib injury… Read More