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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
UFC 251 to Take Place on Yas Island, Three Title Fights Planned
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation and debate regarding the UFC’s plans to hold cards on ‘Fight Island’, it’s been announced that Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island will host four cards in July.
In addition, Dana White has announced… 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 249 Taking Place in Florida & Fight Island: Fact or Fantasy?
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced they’ll be returning to action on May 9th for UFC 249, and although it hasn’t been officially announced, sources suggest the event will take place in Florida. With a fight island currently under… 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 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
Dana White Reports Plans to Hold UFC Cards “Every Week”, Includes Bouts on Private Island
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that its April 18th card is going ahead, and while a location for the event hasn’t been announced, Dana White has provided more details on the promotion’s plan. One of those details apparently… Read More
LFA 71 Gets New Welterweight Title Fight
By Press Release
LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will have a new title fight at LFA 71. Junior Marques, who was scheduled to fight for the welterweight title, was denied entry into the country due… Read More
Report: Darren Till Ordered to Pay Fine Following Arrest in Canary Islands
By FCF Staff
Following reports that UFC welterweight Darren Till was arrested in the Canary Islands, for allegedly playing a role in the vandalism of a hotel room and a taxi cab theft, it’s being reported the British fighter’s been… Read More
Report: Darren Till Arrested in Canary Islands For Allegedly Trashing Hotel Room & Stealing Cab
By FCF Staff
Following Darren Till’s thunderous, knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal last month, it’s being reported that the British star has been arrested in the Canary Islands.
According to a report from the Daily Mail , after an initial… Read More
M-1 Global’s “Road to M-1: USA 2” to Air on UFC Fight Pass
By Press Release
M-1 Global announced today that it is returning to the United States, presenting Road to M-1: USA 2 on Thursday night, April 4, at Quechan Casino Resort, located on the California-Arizona border.
Road to M-1: USA… Read More
World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation Inaugural Event set for October 20
By Press Release
CHICAGO (July 26, 2018) – World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (WBKFF) announced today that its inaugural event, “Rise of the Titans”, will be held Saturday night, October 20, to air on worldwide pay-per-view live from Casper… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX 25’s Overnight Ratings Lowest to Date For Series
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Saturday’s UFC on FOX 25 card, which feature Chris Weidman taking on Kelvin Gastelum in the headliner, struggled to draw viewers.
The July 22nd card took place in Long Island, New York, and… Read More
UFC on FOX 25: Chris Weidman Halts Kelvin Gastelum’s Rise up the 185 Ranks
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman survived an early scare from Kelvin Gastelum tonight at UFC on FOX 25, and went on to submit the surging fighter in the card’s headliner.
Weidman was sent to the deck by a big left… Read More