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Max Holloway Comments on Jose Aldo’s Move to 135, Upcoming Bout With Marlon Moraes
By FCF Staff
Some observers have expressed concerns over Jose Aldo’s move to bantamweight, and whether the legend can make 135 in a healthy manner. But, Max Holloway is “excited” to see how the former featherweight champ does in the… Read More
Zabit Magomedsharipov Believes he “Fully” Deserves Title Shot, Following UFC Moscow Win
By FCF Staff
After recording his latest victory at UFC Moscow, by defeating Calvin Katter, Zabit Magomedsharipov believes he’s done his part to earn a shot at the promotion’s 145 title.
The 28-year-old fighter faced Kattar in the main event of… Read More
Report: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington Set For UFC 245
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to when and if Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington will fight, it’s being reported that the match-up has been added to UFC 245.
Recently it was reported that the UFC was trying… Read More
Bellator 228: Patricio “Pitbull” Asks Where Jose Aldo is, While Discussing His Case as FW G.O.A.T
By FCF Staff
Typically discussions regarding who is the greatest featherweight of all-time primarily involve Jose Aldo and Max Holloway, but Bellator champ-champ Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has another take.
Bellator’s featherweight and lightweight champ is booked to fight Juan Archuleta… Read More
Tony Ferguson Calls For December 14th Bout With “Fathead” Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
The plan currently is to have Tony Ferguson fight Khabib Nurmagomedov next, and recently the former interim champ called for a December 14th fight with the UFC’s lightweight champion.
Ferguson, who is expected to challenge Nurmagomedov next… Read More
Dana White Says “There’s no Way” Jose Aldo Can Make 135
By FCF Staff
Recently Jose Aldo said he’s thinking about moving to bantamweight in an effort to fight champion, Henry Cejudo. But UFC President Dana White doesn’t see that happening.
Aldo reported that his team believes he could cut down… Read More
Jose Aldo’s Targeting Move to 135, Bout With Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
For years, there’s been talk about Jose Aldo competing at lightweight. But, now the former featherweight champ’s reporting he’s interested in moving down to bantamweight to fight champion, Henry Cejudo.
Aldo is coming off a decision loss… Read More
UFC 240: Max Holloway Defends Decision to Give Frankie Edgar Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Not everyone was on board with the UFC’s decision to hand Frankie Edgar a title shot at UFC 240, over Alexander Volkanovski. But clearly featherweight champ Max Holloway has no issues with the move.
Since Volkanovski has… Read More
Longtime UFC Contender Chad Mendes Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
After competing professionally for over a decade, longtime, featherweight contender Chad Mendes has announced he’s retiring.
The 34-year-old Mendes (18-5), who is coming off a stoppage loss to Alexander Volkanovski in December, recently announced the news via social… Read More
Jose Aldo Signs Lengthy Contract Extension With UFC
By FCF Staff
When 2019 began, Jose Aldo reported he planned to fight out his UFC deal this year and walk away from MMA. But, it looks like the legend and former featherweight champ has changed his mind, as Aldo… Read More
Report: Max Holloway – Frankie Edgar Bout Close to Being Set
By FCF Staff
Although Alexander Volkanovski is coming off a win over Jose Aldo last weekend, it looks like the legendary Frankie Edgar will challenge UFC 145 champ, Max Holloway next.
According to a recent report from ESPN, the UFC is… Read More
UFC 237: Jessica Andrade Takes 115 Crown, Jared Cannonier Stops Anderson Silva
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 237, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In the main event, Jessica Andrade took the strawweight title from Rose Namajunas by knocking the star out with a slam in round… Read More
UFC 237 Weigh-In Results: Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade Official, Bethe Correia Way Over
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over for UFC 237 tomorrow, and all of the planned bouts are official except for one.
Strawweight champ Rose Namajunas came in at 114.5 for the main event, as did challenger Jessica Andrade.… Read More
UFC 232: Jon Jones Reclaims LHW Belt, Amanda Nunes Becomes Champ-Champ
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 232, which saw Jon Jones reclaim the light-heavyweight title and bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes added the featherweight title to his resume.
Jones took Gustafsson down in round three and brought about… Read More
UFC 232 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
In advance of UFC 232 tomorrow in Inglewood, the card’s headliners have all weighed-in and made weight for their contests.
Saturday’s event will feature Jon Jones taking on Alexander Gustafsson for the vacant, light-heavyweight title, and bantamweight… Read More
UFC Argentina: Ricardo Lamas Says a Much Improved Version is Ready For Darren Elkins
By FCF Staff
After dropping back-to-back bouts to Josh Emmett and Mirsad Bektic, Ricardo Lamas is reporting that a much improved version of himself will take on Darren Elkins tomorrow night.
The featherweights are going to battle at the UFC’s… Read More
UFC FN 121: Fabricio Werdum Outscores Marcin Tybura
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 121, which saw former heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum outstrike Marcin Tybura, en route to a decision win.
The card took place in Sydney, Australia.
Fabricio Werdum def. Marcin… Read More
UFC Fight Night Sydney Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 121, which will take place in Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
In the main event, former heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum will take on surging contender, Marcin Tybura.… Read More
Manager Reports Khamzat Chimaev is “100% Healthy”, Talks Timeline For Return
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev has had his next UFC bout pushed back a couple of times now, on account of a lengthy battle with COVID-19. But, the rising fighter’s manager is reporting we could see Chimaev in the Octagon… Read More
A.J. McKee is Looking to Make “Floyd Money” in Future Contracts
By FCF Staff
A.J. McKee is close to completing his current contract with Bellator, and the rising star hopes to do so having one the featherweight title and grand prix.
The 25-year-old, undefeated fighter submitted Darrion Caldwell in November to… Read More