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UFC 296: Leon Edwards Closes Door on Colby Covington’s Latest Title Bid
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington’s latest shot at the UFC’s welterweight crown did not go well for the polarizing fighter, as champion Leon Edwards worked his way to clear cun win at UFC 296.
Covington was hesitant in the fight’s… Read More
UFC 296 Weigh-in Results: Both Title Fights Official
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins are over for UFC 296 and all of the card’s fights are proceeding.
In the main event, welterweight champion Leon Edwards will battle Colby Covington. In the co-headliner, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will square off… Read More
Kevin Holland Doesn’t See The UFC Booking Him to Fight Ian Machado Garry
By FCF Staff
Kevin Holland is quick to praise Ian Machado Garry for his ambition and what he’s accomplished. But, the welterweight contender doesn’t see the UFC booking him to fight the rising star.
The 25-year-old Garry (13-0) recorded his… Read More
UFC 291 Weigh-in Results: Justin Gaethje – Dustin Poirier 2 Official, Two Fighters Heavy
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in ahead of Saturday’s UFC 291 card, and the BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje is official.
Poirier came in at 155 pounds for the five-round bout, while Gaethje was… 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
Belal Muhammad vs. Vicente Luque set to headline April UFC Fight Night
By FCF Staff
According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Belal Muhammad versus Vicente Luque are set to headline the UFC’s April 16th event. Bout will be contested at welterweight(170lbs). Location will be revealed at a later date.
Belal Muhammad is looking… Read More
Gilbert Burns Sees Fight With Khamzat Chimaev Happening “Very Soon”
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Burns isn’t calling to fight Khamzat Chimaev next, but the welterweight contender sees a showdown with the rising star happening in the near future.
Ever since Chimaev (10-0) choked Li Jingliang out at UFC 267 last month,… Read More
Joe Rogan Believes Ciryl Gane Has “Completely Changed The Standard” of HW Striking
By FCF Staff
Ciryl Gane has been receiving heaps of praise since winning the UFC’s interim heavyweight title earlier this month, and Joe Rogan is clearly, extremely impressed with the new champ.
Gane secured the interim belt at UFC 265,… Read More
Dana White Heaps Praise on Vicente Luque, Says Welterweight Has Reached The Top
By FCF Staff
Following Vicente Luque’s thrilling and memorable win at UFC 265, Dana White believes there’s no question the fighter’s proven he’s an elite welterweight.
Luque took on Michael Chiesa at the recent event, and after defending several submission… Read More
Ryan Hall Posts Statement, Reports he Broke His Hand Shortly Into UFC 264 Loss
By FCF Staff
Ryan Hall’s game plan for his UFC 264 bout with Ilia Topuria was scrutinized and criticized by some. But, it sounds like an early injury, played a key role in how Hall approached the fight.
Hall repeatedly rolled at… Read More
UFC 264: Dustin Poirier Takes Trilogy After Conor McGregor Incurs Leg Injury
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 264, which saw Dustin Poirier win his rubber match with Conor McGregor.
McGregor came out throwing plenty of kicks, but eventually, the fight spilled to the ground.
Poirier controlled the action… Read More
UFC 264 Weigh-in Results: Dustin Poirier & Conor McGregor Set For Battle
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s highly anticipated fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier is proceeding, as both men made weight this morning for UFC 264.
Both of the decorated lightweights came in at 156 pounds for the bout, which will… Read More
Santiago Ponzinibbio Outlines Hopes For Next Fight, Following Thrilling Win
By FCF Staff
After getting back on track at UFC Vegas 28 this past weekend, with a thrilling win over Miguel Baeza, Santiago Ponzinibbio is targeting a ranked contender next.
The welterweight faced Baeza (10-1) on the main card of Saturday’s event… Read More
UFC Announces Dustin Poirier – Conor McGregor 3, Will Take Place With Fans in Attendance
By FCF Staff
Not only are Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier going to fight for a third time on Jul 10th as expected, but the bout will also take place with fans in attendance.
Following reports that the lightweights had… Read More
Who Wins the Title Fights at UFC 261?
After Francis Ngannou’s impressive title win against Stipe Miocic at UFC 260, attention now turns to the three title fights at UFC 261 on April 24th. Valentina Shevchenko defends her Flyweight crown against Jessica Andrade, Zhang Weili and Rose… 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
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
Geoff Neal Posts Statement, Says Vision Was Impaired Following Head Butt
By FCF Staff
Both Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal were cut open by an accidental, clashing of the heads in round two of their UFC Vegas 17 fight. But, Neal is also reporting that his vision was compromised after the… Read More
Geoff Neal Takes “Pride” in His “Dignity”, Won’t Start Trash Talking
By FCF Staff
Geoff Neal has generated buzz in the MMA world through his accomplishments in the cage, rather than by flinging insults around, and it sounds like that’s not going to change.
Since the 30-year-old welterweight made his way… Read More