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UFC 251 Weigh-in Results: All Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal stepped in on approximately one week’s notice to fight welterweight champ Kamaru Usman tomorrow at UFC 251, but ‘Gamebred’ made championship weight today in Abu Dhabi.
The veteran fighter weighed-in at 170 pounds for the… Read More
Report: Cody Stamann & Jimmie Rivera to Battle on ‘Fight Island’
By FCF Staff
As the UFC gets set to begin holding cards on Yas Island, it’s being reported that a fight between Jimmie Rivera and Cody Stamann has been booked.
The bantamweight contenders are going to fight in a featherweight… 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
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
Gilbert Burns Comments on Testing Positive For COVID-19, UFC 251 Removal
By FCF Staff
UFC 251 has taken a significant hit approximately one week out, as Gilbert Burns has tested positive for COVID-19, and will not fight welterweight champ Kamaru Usman as a result.
Recently it was reported that Burns and… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Explains Decision to Take Heavyweight Fight
By FCF Staff
The news Alexander Gustafsson is moving up to heavyweight to face Fabricio Werdum seemed to surprise many. But, recently ‘The Mauler’ explained why he’s decided to leave light heavyweight behind him for now.
Not long ago, it… Read More
Report: Calvin Kattar – Dan Ige UFC Headliner Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has reportedly booked another headliner for its upcoming, Yas Island events, as featherweight contenders Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige will battle in a main event.
The fighters are set to fight in the headliner of the UFC’s… Read More
UFC 251: Pedro Munhoz Thinks About Submitting Frankie Edgar “Every Day”
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar has never been submitted during his storied, 15 year career. But, Pedro Munhoz would love to change that at UFC 251, when he faces the former lightweight champ.
Munhoz is booked to fight Edgar at… Read More
Report: Umar Nurmagomedov to Battle Nathaniel Wood in Rebooked, UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Umar Nurmagomedov, the younger cousin of UFC lightweight champ, Khabib Nurmagomedov, reportedly has his Octagon debut reset.
Nurmagomedov was originally scheduled to make his UFC debut against Hunter Azure in April. But, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More
Nate Diaz Blasts Kamaru Usman – Gilbert Burns Title Fight Booking
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Burns has done nothing but win since he moved up to welterweight. But, Nate Diaz has some issues with the UFC tapping Burns for a fight with the welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman.
Recently the UFC announced that… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson to Fight Fabricio Werdum After Ending Retirement
By FCF Staff
Recently Alexander Gustafsson said his retirement likely would come to an end. Now, it’s being reported the former light-heavyweight contender will fight Fabricio Werdum in his comeback bout.
After Gustafsson (18-6) was submitted by Anthony Smith last… Read More
Dana White Talks Timeline For ‘Fight Island’, Vows to Hold Events Despite Expense
By FCF Staff
Dana White has repeatedly insisted that the UFC is going to hold an event on a private island, and now the promotion’s president is saying that could happen this month.
Recently White was a guest on the Talk… Read More
Report: Kelvin Gastelum – Jack Hermansson Bout in The Works, Likely For ‘Fight Island’
By FCF Staff
The UFC has yet to officially announce any events for the much-discussed ‘Fight Island’. But, it’s being reported a fight between Jack Hermansson and Kelvin Gastelum is in the works and that it could take place at… Read More
Dana White Confirms Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal Fight is Still in Play
By FCF Staff
Recently Dana White made headlines when he said the UFC was looking at another “interesting” bout for Jorge Masvidal, aside from a fight with Kamaru Usman. But since then, White’s confirmed the UFC hasn’t taken Usman vs.… Read More
UFC’s Private Island: A Solution?
Spectator sports are in trouble these days due to the social distancing rules introduced due to the ongoing pandemic. Many events have been postponed, others, canceled. And the athletes themselves are forced to stay indoors instead of hitting the gym,… Read More
Demian Maia And Diego Sanchez Call For Fight Via Social Media
By FCF Staff
As Demian Maia’s career winds down, the vaunted grappler has repeated his interest in fighting Diego Sanchez and the latter is on board.
The 42-year-old Maia (28-10) has one fight left on his current UFC deal, and… Read More
Cris “Cyborg” Says Dana White Should “Respect Everyone”, Hold Off on Holding UFC Cards During Pandemic
By FCF Staff
As Dana White and the UFC continue to move forward with plans to hold events during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Cris “Cyborg” says the promotion should stand down for now.
In recent weeks, White has… Read More
Dana White Says UFC’s Apex Facility in Las Vegas to Host Events “For The Foreseeable Future”
By FCF Staff
After an attempt to hold cards at the Tachi Palace Resort and Casino in California were halted, Dana White’s reporting that the UFC plans to host cards at the promotion’s Apex Facility for the time being.
Due… Read More
Darren Till is Willing to Take Island Fights, But Doesn’t See Events Happening in Near Future
By FCF Staff
If the UFC does hold events on a private island, as Dana White has said is the plan, Darren Till is willing to compete on one. But, the middleweight contender doesn’t believe the UFC will be holding… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Will Still Hold 42 Events in 2020
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC has now had four events postponed due to the coronavirus, and it’s upcoming cards are also on hold, Dana White says the company will still promote 42 events this year.
On Thursday it was… Read More