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Stephen Thompson: Gilbert Burns Will be Kamaru Usman’s “Toughest Fight”
By FCF Staff
Kamaru Usman has faced and defeated several, highly regarded welterweights to date. But, Stephen Thompson believes Gilbert Burns will be the champion’s toughest fight yet.
Burns has been booked to fight Usman at UFC 258 on Februarys 13th,… Read More
Dana White Hopes to See Nate Diaz Fight in 2021, But Isn’t “Counting on It”
By FCF Staff
2020 came and went without Nate Diaz fighting, and while Dana White hopes that’s not the case for 2021, he’s not banking on the star competing.
Diaz’s last bout took place in November, 2019, when he lost… Read More
Report: Kamaru Usman – Gilbert Burns Postponed
By FCF Staff
It looks like Kamaru Usman’s 2020 campaign will only see him fight one time, as it’s being reported his upcoming bout with Gilbert Burns has been postponed.
Usman was scheduled to defend the welterweight title against Burns… Read More
Tyron Woodley is “Not Giving up”, Following Third Straight Defeat
By FCF Staff
Although Tyron Woodley is coming off three straight, one-sided defeats, and will turn 39 next spring, the former UFC champ says he’s not retiring.
Woodley faced longtime rival Colby Covington at UFC Vegas 11 this past Saturday,… Read More
UFC Vegas 11 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 11, which will feature Colby Covington taking on former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley in the main event.
In the co-headliner, Donald Cerrone and Niko Price will battle in a… Read More
Tyron Woodley Believes Nick Diaz Deserves to be in UFC’s Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
As speculation about Nick Diaz fighting again continues to make the rounds, Tyron Woodley’s made the case for Diaz to be added to the UFC’s Hall of Fame.
Recently a video of a slim looking Diaz was… Read More
Robbie Lawler Explains Decision Behind Short Notice Fight
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler wasn’t expected to compete at this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 8 card, but recently the welterweight champ outlined why he agreed to fight Neil Magny on short notice.
Magny was originally scheduled to fight Geoff Neal at… Read More
Neil Magny: Robbie Lawler Switch Prompted “Pure Excitement And Joy”
By FCF Staff
Neil Magny admits he was a little thrown off by the news he’s going to fight Robbie Lawler this Saturday, instead of Geoff Neal. But, the welterweight contender is thrilled to be facing the former champ.
Neal… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Says The UFC “Came Correct” to Make UFC 251 Headliner
By FCF Staff
It wasn’t long ago that Jorge Masvidal was questioning the UFC’s compensation model and arguing he should be receiving more revenue. But, ‘Gamebred’ says playing hardball with the promotion paid off.
For much of the year, Masvidal… Read More
Kamaru Usman: Short Notice Fight With Jorge Masvidal is “Just a Minor Change”
By FCF Staff
Kamaru Usman has been booked to fight a different opponent at UFC 251, with just several days notice. But, according to the welterweight champ, the fact he’s now facing Jorge Masvidal rather than Gilbert Burns, is just… Read More
UFC 251: Jorge Masvidal Tests Negative For COVID-19, Heading to Abu Dhabi
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Jorge Masvidal would fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, provided he tests negative for COVID-19, the card’s new main event has been announced.
Masvidal has agreed to face the welterweight champ on just days… Read More
Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal Set For UFC 251, Pending COVID-19 Testing
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the UFC was working to have Jorge Masvidal step in and fight Kamaru Usman next Saturday, and according to reports, ‘Gamebred’ has signed up for the bout.
The move comes not long… 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
UFC 251: Kamaru Usman Changes Training Camps in Advance of Gilbert Burns Fight
By FCF Staff
It looks like Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns could be ex-teammates, permanently, as they get set to fight at UFC 251.
Burns (19-3) has been scheduled to fight the welterweight champion at the July 11th event, after… Read More
Dana White Bottles Talk of Kamaru Usman Fighting Conor McGregor Next
By FCF Staff
Recently Kamaru Usman has been campaigning for a bout with Conor McGregor, since a fight with Jorge Masvidal has yet to be signed. But, more recently, UFC President Dana White reported McGregor will not be next to… Read More
Manager Says Kamaru Usman – Conor McGregor Fight Could be Next
By FCF Staff
The expectation has been that Kamaru Usman’s next title defense will come against Jorge Masdvidal. But, according to the welterweight champ’s manager, if Masvidal opts for a rematch with Nate Diaz, they’re willing to face Conor McGregor.… 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
Dana White Discusses Plans For Tyron Woodley’s Next Fight
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley has yet to fight in over a year, and a scheduled bout with Leon Edward for last month was postponed. But, recently UFC President Dana White said the promotion’s planning to have the former welterweight… Read More
Kamaru Usman: Tyron Woodley Needs to Stop “Hanging Onto That Mentality of Being” Champ
By FCF Staff
It’s been over a year now since Tyron Woodley last fought, and the man who beat him that fight, Kamaru Usman, says the former champ needs to stop wasting time.
Woodley faced Usman at UFC 235, and… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Vows “Stall Machine” Kamaru Usman Won’t Out-Grapple Him
By FCF Staff
Kamaru Usman’s pressure, wrestling and top-game has ruled the day against many opponents to date. But, according to Jorge Masvidal, that will not be the case if and when they fight.
When the UFC is running shows… Read More