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Roxanne Modafferi to Face Nicco Montano For Flyweight Belt, After Sijara Eubanks Hospitalized
By FCF Staff
The TUF 26 Finale, championship bout has undergone a last minute, dramatic change, as Sijara Eubanks will no longer fight Nicco Montao for the promotion’s inaugural, women’s flyweight title.
Recently the UFC posted the statement below:
Due to… Read More
LFA 24 to Feature Mackenzie Dern
By Press Release
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the MMA super prospect Mackenzie Dern will return to the LFA Octagon in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona at LFA 24.… Read More
Manel Kape on Why Alexandre Pantoja Will “Definitely” Defeat Brandon Royval Again
By FCF Staff
Alexandre Pantoja already holds a victory over Brandon Royval, and it sounds like Manel Kape will be shocked if the champ doesn’t defeat the challenger again at UFC 296.
Pantoja is scheduled to defend the flyweight title… Read More
Conor McGregor Suggests He’s Returning to USADA Testing Pool
By FCF Staff
It’s still not clear if and when Conor McGregor will compete in the Octagon again. But, recently the polarizing star hinted that he’s set to clear one of the hurdles for his return.
Early in 2023, the… Read More
Conor McGregor Receives Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has added another accomplishment to his martial arts resume, as the former UFC champ has been awarded his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
The 35-year-old announced the news recently on his Instagram account and shared the… Read More
UFC 292: Sean O’Malley Floors Aljamain Sterling And Takes Bantamweight Crown
By FCF Staff
Sean O’Malley recorded a significant upset at UFC 292 on Saturday, by stopping Aljamain Sterling in the second round to win the bantamweight title.
As Sterling charged in, O’Malley dropped him with a perfectly timed right-hand and… Read More
Demetrious Johnson Says Upcoming Bout Could be His Last
By Kelsey Mowatt
As Demetrious Johnson continues to prepare for his trilogy fight with Adriano Moraes, the decorated fighter has reported it could be the final bout of his career.
Johnson is set to fight Moraes in a rubber match… Read More
UFC 284 Weigh-ins: Both Title Fights Official
By FCF Staff
UFC 284 is taking place Saturday in Perth, Australia, and the card’s title fights are now official.
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski both made weight Friday for the headliner.
Makhachev came in at… Read More
Bellator 285 Results
By Press Release
#3–Benson Henderson (30-11) defeated #7-Peter Queally (13-7-1) via unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45)
“After five rounds against Peter Queally, I’ve got to say hats off to Peter Queally. He is a true testament to the Irish people. The man’s… Read More
UFC Fighter Offers Remarkable Fan Token Benefit
History will be made at UFC 277, as reigning women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena is accompanied to the Octagon by an unusual partner.
It won’t be her husband, a trainer, or even a celebrity. Pena will break new… Read More
UFC Fight Night June 18th Results
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night June 18th Main Card:
Josh Emmett def. Calvin Kattar via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
Kevin Holland def. Tim Means via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 2, 1:28
Joaquin Buckley def. Albert Duraev via… Read More
Robbie Lawler Comments on Nick Diaz Waving Off Fight: “It Was a Lot of Damage”
By FCF Staff
It looks like some fans and observers were surprised to see Nick Diaz wave off his bout Saturday with UFC 266. But, it doesn’t sound like Robbie Lawler was shocked by what transpired.
Diaz returned to the Octagon for… Read More
UFC Vegas 35 Weigh-in Results: Edson Barboza & Giga Chikadze Set For Battle
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales ahead of UFC Vegas 35, and the headliner, as well as the TUF 29 finals are proceeding.
In the main event, Edson Barboza will face surging featherweight, Giga Chikadze.
Here are the… Read More
Jared Cannonier Wants to “Get Paid Like an Elite Level Athlete”
By FCF Staff
Jared Cannonier is extremely happy with how his fighting career is going, and says he has no issues with the UFC. But, the middleweight contender has made it clear he believes fighters should be making more money.
The… Read More
A.J. McKee Calls to Unify MMA’s Featherweight Titles, Following Championship Win
By FCF Staff
A.J. McKee believes he’s the planet’s best featherweight, and now that he holds Bellator’s title, he wants to prove it by facing other champions.
McKee faced the renowned Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire at Bellator 263 on Saturday, and… Read More
Daniel Cormier Believes Conor McGregor’s Recent Comments, Deleted Tweet is “a Cry For Help”
By FCF Staff
Following a tweet from Conor McGregor, in which the star seemed to allude to the death of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father, Daniel Cormier claims the fighter needs help.
Before and after McGregor’s loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC… Read More
Dustin Poirier Says He’ll Fight Conor McGregor Again: “In The Octagon or on The Sidewalk”
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier now holds two wins over Conor McGregor, but it certainly sounds like his issues with the star are far from over.
Poirier faced the decorated fighter at UFC 264 on Saturday and won the highly… Read More
Dustin Poirier Responds to Colby Covington, After Latter Leaks Sparring Video
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington recently posted a video of Dustin Poirier dropping a sparring partner, and ‘The Diamond’ has responded.
Recently Covington shared out the video below, and took some verbal jabs at his former teammate as well.
Conor McGregor Fires Back, After Dustin Poirier Questions Star’s Confidence
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier were on good terms heading into their rematch earlier this year, and were pretty respectful towards one another. But, the stars continue to trade verbal jabs as their rubber match approaches.
The… Read More
Dana White: “Nobody’s Jumping Out” to be Back-up For Poirier – McGregor 3
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor are booked for a highly anticipated rubber match on July 10. But, recently UFC President Dana White confirmed the promotion is actively searching for a backup fighter for the headliner.
Poirier and… Read More