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Cody Garbrandt Hopes to Face New Flyweight Champ Deiveson Figueiredo Next
By FCF Staff
Cody Garbrandt has expressed an interest in dropping down to flyweight in the past, and the former bantamweight champ is doing so again.
Garbrandt (12-3) recently snapped a three-fight losing skid, by knocking out Raphael Assuncao in… Read More
Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov – Justin Gaethje Fight Planned For October
By FCF Staff
There has been plenty of discussion about when Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight again, following the tragic passing of his father, but Dana White’s reporting the lightweight champ will compete in October.
After Justin Gaethje won the UFC’s… Read More
Report: Frankie Edgar – Pedro Munhoz Bout Moved Again
By FCF Staff
A bantamweight fight between Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz has reportedly been moved again, and this time, the bout will serve as a headliner.
The fighters were originally scheduled to fight on July 15th in Abu Dhabi,… Read More
Herb Dean Defends Controversial Stoppage, Criticizes Dan Hardy
By FCF Staff
Following his confrontation with Dan Hardy at UFC Fight Island 3, over his stoppage of the Francisco Trinaldo – Jai Herbert bout, Herb Dean is defending his decision.
Dean officiated the preliminary bout between Trinaldo and Herbert,… Read More
‘Shogun’ Rua: Paul Craig Rematch is a “Good Option” For Next Bout
By FCF Staff
‘Shogun’ Rua likely doesn’t have too many bouts left in his storied career. But, following his most recent win, the legend expressed an interest in fighting Paul Craig again.
Rua faced fellow Brazilian star Antonio Rogerio Nogueira… Read More
Robert Whittaker Says He’s The Champ “With or “Without The Belt”
By FCF Staff
Robert Whittaker isn’t calling for another shot at the UFC’s middleweight title, following his pivotal win on Saturday. But, ‘The Reaper’ is certain he remains “championship-level”, after defeating Darren Till.
Whittaker returned to the Octagon at UFC… Read More
Dan Hardy Comments on Confrontation With Herb Dean
By FCF Staff
After blasting referee Herb Dean, both on mic and off at UFC Fight Island 3 on Saturday, Dan Hardy has elaborated on his actions.
Dean oversaw the preliminary bout between Francisco Trinaldo and Jai Herbert. The latter… Read More
Bellator 242: Sergio Pettis Outscores Ricky Bandejas
By FCF Staff
Bellator returned to action for the first time since February last night, and the card saw UFC veteran Sergio Pettis defeat Ricky Bandejas in the main event.
Pettis worked his way to a unanimous decision win over… Read More
Michael Chandler – Benson Henderson Rematch Kicks Off New Slate of Bellator Events
By Press Release
Bellator is pleased to announce multiple upcoming events set to take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., including Bellator 243 on Friday, Aug. 7, Bellator 244 on Friday, Aug. 21 and Bellator 245 on… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Plans to Stay Retired, Following Call Out From Kamaru Usman
By FCF Staff
Georges St-Pierre may be flattered by Kamaru Usman’s wish to fight him, but the legend says he won’t be ending his retirement to face the UFC’s welterweight champ.
After Usman worked his way to a decision win… Read More
LFA 86 Weigh-in Results
By Press Release
On Thursday, July 23rd, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 86: Fischer vs. Flick from the Holiday Inn Sioux Falls – City Centre in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The main event will feature the LFA flyweight… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Pays Tribute to Deceased Father
By FCF Staff
Following the untimely passing of his father earlier this month, Khabib Nurmagomedov has paid tribute to his longtime coach and mentor with a passage from the Quran.
The UFC lightweight champ’s father, Abdulmanap, passed away several weeks ago due to… Read More
Standout Fighting Tournament is Coming to America
By Press Release
Brazil-based Standout Fighting Tournament (SFT MMA) is coming to America to change the way fans in the United States watch combat sports live, televised, and streamed.
SFT MMA is promoting its first show since this past… Read More
Report: Takashi Sato to Fight Daniel Rodriguez Next
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build the line-up for its August 22nd event, as it’s being reported that Takashi Sato will take on Daniel Rodriguez.
The welterweight match-up hasn’t been officially announced yet by the promotion;… Read More
Darren Till Says Win Over Robert Whittaker Should Deliver Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although Darren Till only has one win at middleweight, the former welterweight contender is making the case that if he beats Robert Whittaker on Saturday, a title shot should come next.
Till is booked to fight the… Read More
“Shogun” Rua is Very Motivated For Third Fight With Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Despite Previous Wins
By FCF Staff
Although “Shogun” Rua has defeated Antonio Rogerio Noguiera twice before, the former champ says he’s extremely motivated to face his fellow Brazilian again.
Rua and Nogueira are scheduled to fight at UFC Fight Island 3 on Saturday,… Read More
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Confirms Third Bout With “Shogun” Rua Will be His Last
By FCF Staff
Having recently turned 44, and having fought for nearly 20 years, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira’s confirmed Saturday’s bout will be his last.
The Brazilian fighter is set to face fellow legend, “Shogun” Rua, in the co-headliner of UFC… Read More
Daniel Cormier Thinks it “Will be Awhile” Before Khabib Nurmagomedov Fights Again
By FCF Staff
Recently Khabib Nurmagomeodv’s manager said that he believes the UFC’s lightweight champ will battle Justin Gaethje before 2020 concludes. But, his teammate Daniel Cormier doesn’t think we’ll see the undefeated star fight for awhile, following the passing… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Apologizes to Team & Family Following Quick Loss
By FCF Staff
Kelvin Gastelum has shared out a statement, following his quick loss to Jack Hermansson, in which he apologized to his team and support network.
Gastelum faced Hermansson in the co-headliner of UFC Fight Island 2, and was quickly… Read More
Brave CF Flyweight Tourney to Include Dustin Ortiz, Zach Makovsky & Jose Torres
By FCF Staff
Brave Combat Federation has announced that UFC veterans Dustin Ortiz, Zach Makovsky and Jose Torres will all compete in the promotion’s upcoming, flyweight tournament.
Brave CF has yet confirmed dates for the bouts, but the promotion… Read More