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Dana White Reports Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje, Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz Among Bouts Targeted For May 9th UFC
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear yet where and if the card will take place, but UFC President Dana White is reporting that the promotion hopes to move forward with a May 9th card. In addition, White says that a… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman – Jack Hermansson Bout Nearly Finalized
By FCF Staff
Recently Chris Weidman announced that he’s returning to the middleweight division, and it looks like contender Jack Hermansson will be his next opponent.
The former middleweight champ moved up to 205 last year, but in October, Weidman… Read More
Jon Jones Thinks Jan Blachowicz is “Very Deserving” of Title Shot, Following KO Win
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been no shortage of talk about Jon Jones fighting Dominick Reyes again. But, on account of Jan Blachowicz’s impressive win at UFC Rio Rancho, “Bones” believes the contender’s earned a title shot.
Blachowicz faced Corey… Read More
(Updated) UFC Sao Paulo Weigh-in Results: Three Fighters Come in Heavy
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for the UFC’s latest event, which will take place Saturday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Headliners Jan Blachowicz and “Jacare” Souza hit their marks, as both men came in at 205 for the… Read More
UFC Boston: Dana White Says he Needs to Have a “Conversation” With Chris Weidman, About Possibility of Retirement
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman was stopped for the fifth time in his last six fights last night at UFC Boston, and Dana White says he needs to talk about the former champ about the possibility of retirement.
Weidman moved… Read More
Report: Darren Till – Kelvin Gastelum Middleweight Fight Set
By FCF Staff
After months of speculation as to whether Darren Till will move up to 185, it’s being reported he’s agreed to fight middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum next.
Due to how much weight Till cuts to make welterweight, talk about… Read More
UFC 241: Derek Brunson Comments on Ian Heinisch, Says Rising Middleweight’s Been “Getting Beat”
By FCF Staff
Ian Heinisch has needed just two UFC bouts to join the promotion’s top ten ranks at 185. But it doesn’t sound like Derek Brunson’s terribly impressed with what he’s seen of the fighter.
Brunson (19-7) has been… Read More
Jack Hermansson Explains Decision to Face Lower Ranked Jared Cannonier
By FCF Staff
Jack Hermansson is coming off an impressive win over perennial middleweight contender “Jacare” Souza, and has moved into the #5 spot at 185. As a result, some fans and observers were surprised by the news that he’s… Read More
UFC Announces Jack Hermansson vs. Jared Cannonier Bout
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that Jack Hermansson will battle fellow, rising middleweight contender Jared Cannonier next.
Recently the promotion shared out that the middleweights will battle in the headliner of UFC Copenhagen, which will go down on… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman to Face Dominick Reyes in Light-Heavyweight Debut
By FCF Staff
Recently Chris Weidman confirmed that he’s moving up from middleweight to light-heavyweight, and now it looks like the former champ has his first bout at 205.
ESPN is reporting that verbal agreements are in place – according… Read More
Chris Weidman Outlines Why He’s Jumping to 205
By FCF Staff
After dropping four of his last five fights, Chris Weidman has confirmed he’s moving up to 205, and recently the former UFC middleweight champ explained why.
The 34-year-old Weidman, who is coming off a knockout loss to… Read More
UFC Ft. Lauderdale Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over in Fort Lauderdale for the UFC’s latest card tomorrow night, and all of the competitors have made weight.
In the headliner, longtime middleweight contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will take on the surging,… Read More
Paulo Costa’s Manager Denies Middleweight Has Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Following comments from Yoel Romero, who said he had heard a failed drug test could be why Paulo Costa isn’t eligible to fight him, the latter’s manager has denied that’s the case.
Romero was expected to fight… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Argues Israel Adesanya Hasn’t Earned Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Last weekend’s fight between Anderson Silva and Israel Adesanya was billed as a title shot eliminator. But despite the fact the latter won the contest, Kelvin Gastelum doesn’t believe “The Last Style Bender’s” earned a championship bout.… Read More
UFC 234: Kelvin Gastelum Describes How he Envisions Finishing Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
Leading up to UFC 234, Kelvin Gastelum has predicted he’ll take the middleweight title from Robert Whittaker by knocking him out, and recently the challenger described how he sees that happening.
Gastelum will face Whittaker in the… Read More
Derek Brunson Believes Fight With Elias Theodorou “Makes Perfect Sense”
By FCF Staff
After dropping back-to-back bouts, Derek Brunson has outlined why he believes a fight with Elias Theodorou makes “perfect sense” for both middleweight contenders.
Brunson (18-7) is coming off a stoppage loss to Israel Adesanya last month, which followed… Read More
Robert Whittaker – Kelvin Gastelum Official For UFC 234
By FCF Staff
The planned bout between UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum has officially received a date, as the promotion’s announced the two will fight on February 10th (February 9th in North America).
The fight will headline… Read More
Chris Weidman Responds to News of Luke Rockhold Withdrawing From UFC 230
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Luke Rockhold will no longer fight at UFC 230 due to injury, and the man he was supposed to face, Chris Weidman, has responded,
Following the news of Rockhold’s withdrawal from the… Read More
UFC 230: Dustin Poirier Off NYC Card
By FCF Staff
UFC 230 has taken a serious hit, following the news that heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier will fight Derrick Lewis at the event, as it’s being reported that Dustin Poirier has withdrawn due to injury.
Poirier was booked… Read More
UFC 230: Israel Adesanya Says Derek Brunson’s “Already Scared”, “in His Feelings Like Drake”
By FCF Staff
Derek Brunson and Israel Adesanya traded verbal shots at a press conference last week to promote the UFC’s upcoming schedule, and the latter believes it’s because he’s already in the head of the middleweight.
Adesanya will battle… Read More