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Chris Weidman Outlines Why he Wants to Fight Khamzat Chimaev
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman won’t be the next person to face Khamzat Chimaev, but recently the former middleweight champ outlined why he’s interested in facing the rising star.
Chimaev has been making some serious waves in the UFC, after… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Tells Stephen Thompson They’re “Fighting Next”
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson recently began campaigning for a fight with Leon Edwards, but it looks like Khamzat Chimaev has a different plan for “Wonderboy”.
On Tuesday, Thompson used Twitter for the first time to call a fighter out,… Read More
Gilbert Burns Says Things With Teammate Kamaru Usman Could Get “Weird”, Following Massive Win
By FCF Staff
After scoring a win over Tyron Woodley at UFC Vegas on Saturday, Gilbert Burns understands his relationship with Kamaru Usman could get interesting.
Burns faced the former welterweight champ in the card’s main event, and worked his… Read More
Tyron Woodley Insists People Will “Feel Bad” For Gilbert Burns During Upcoming Fight
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Burns has done nothing but impress since he moved up to welterweight from lightweight. But, according to Tyron Woodley, Burns’ run is about to come to a violent halt.
Burns has been booked to face the… 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
CW 114: Nathias Frederick to Defend MW Title Against Andreas Michailidis
By Press Release
Birmingham’s Nathias “Notorious” Frederick (8-2) will defend his Cage Warriors Middleweight world title in a European super clash with Greece’s much touted Andreas “The Spartan” Michailidis (12-3).
After winning the belt in dramatic fashion in a grudge… Read More
Report: CW Champ Jai Herbert Headed to UFC For Bout With Marc Diakiese.
By FCF Staff
Another Cage Warriors champ is headed to the UFC, as it’s being reported that Jai Herbert has agreed to fight Marc Diakiese on March 21st.
Diakiese was booked to fight Stevie Ray at UFC London but the… Read More
UFC Raleigh: Michael Chiesa Says Rafael dos Anjos Will be His “Stiffest Test” to Date in The UFC
By FCF Staff
Although Rafael dos Anjos has lost three of his last four fights, Michael Chiesa isn’t looking past the former lightweight champ as they get set to fight at UFC Raleigh.
Chiesa (16-5) has been booked to fight… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Wants to Fight Conor McGregor Next
By FCF Staff
After a scheduled bout between Conor McGregor and Rafael dos Anjos fell through in 2016, the latter’s calling for a fight with the controversial star next.
Dos Anjos, who had to drop out of a planned bout with… Read More
CW109 Fight Card & Broadcast Details
By Press Release
All the fights to look out for this Saturday night, and how to tune in around the world.
The Resorts World Arena will play host to Cage Warriors’ return to Birmingham, headlined by hometown lightweight champion Jai… Read More
UFC Vet Cain Carrizosa Challenges Jai Herbert for Title at CW109
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Birmingham receives a huge main event title fight at Cage Warriors 109 on October 26th.
In a bid to prove he’s ready to take on the world rankings, reigning champion Jai Herbert called for former UFC competition… Read More
Dana White Discusses Jorge Masvidal’s Next Bout, Call For Title Shot or Fight With Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Following Jorge Masvidal’s emphatic, record fast knockout of Ben Askren at UFC 239, “Gamebred” has been calling for a title shot or a bout with Conor McGregor. But, as it stands right now, it seems pretty clear… Read More
Stephen Thompson Proposes Bout With Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson is targeting a return to the Octagon, and the welterweight contender is interested in fighting Rafael dos Anjos.
Thompson is coming off a knockout loss to Anthony Pettis in March, which marked the first time… Read More
UFC Announces Alex Hernandez – Francisco Trinaldo Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming card in San Antonio will feature a fight between lightweight contenders Alex Hernandez and Francisco Trinaldo.
Recently the promotion announced the match-up for the July 20th event.
Hernandez (10-2) will be fighting for the… Read More
UFC London: Jorge Masvidal Takes Out Darren Till in Emphatic Fashion
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal handed Darren Till his second consecutive loss today at UFC London, by brutally knocking out the British welterweight.
Although Till dropped Masvidal in round one, the vet recovered and went on to KO the rising… Read More
UFC London Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC London card.
In the main event, Jorge Masvidal will battle fellow welterweight contender, Darren Till. Both fighters came in at 171 for the bout.
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UFC London: Gunnar Nelson Reflects on Pivotal & Gory Win Over Alex Oliveira
By FCF Staff
In advance of Gunnar Nelson’s bout next month with Leon Edwards at UFC London, the welterweight contender has provided some interesting reflections on his pivotal and gory win over Alex Oliveira.
Nelson took on Oliveira at UFC… Read More
UFC London: Gunnar Nelson Says Team Was Targeting Bout With Darren Till
By FCF Staff
Gunnar Nelson is booked to fight Leon Edwards at the UFC’s upcoming card in London, but recently the welterweight revealed they were hoping to land a bout with Darren Till.
Nelson is booked to face Edwards in… Read More
Dana White Reports Darren Till Will Battle Jorge Masvidal Next
By FCF Staff
Recently Jorge Masvidal told Darren Till that he was willing to face the welterweight in his own “backyard”, and now Dana White’s reporting the welterweights are going to fight at the UFC’s March 16th, London card.
The… Read More
Report: Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Hernandez Expected For UFC’s ESPN+ Debut
By FCF Staff
It looks like Donald Cerrone will face one of the UFC’s top, rising lightweights in his return to the 155 division.
Cerrone has been saying for some time now that he plans to return to the lightweight division,… Read More