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‘Shogun’ Rua Says Injury Hindered Performance in First Paul Craig Fight
By FCF Staff
Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua battled Paul Craig to a draw in their first bout. But, it sounds like the legend is expecting a more decisive outcome in his favor, as he gets set for their rematch.
Rua and… Read More
UFC 255 Weigh-in Results: Title Fights Are Set, Perry Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 255, which is taking place Saturday at the Apex Facility in Vegas.
The card will see flyweight champs Deiveson Figueiredo and Valentina Shevchenko face respective challengers, Alex Perez and Jennifer Maia.… 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
Cage Warriors 115: Jack Cartwright Quickly Retains BW Title
By FCF Staff
Cage Warriors 115 went down Thursday in Manchester, England, and it saw Jack Cartwright quickly defend the bantamweight title.
The undefeated prospect submitted Gerardo Fanny with a first-round, arm-triangle choke. With the victory, Cartwright’s record now stands… Read More
Cage Warriors The Trilogy | Safe MMA Confirms Competitor Pre-clearance
By press release
Cage Warriors returns to action tonight with its first of three shows in three days, at the BEC Arena in Manchester, live-streamed on UFC Fight Pass: CW114, CW115 and CW116.
Medical charity Safe MMA confirms that… 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
Cage Warriors “The Trilogy”: Full Cards And How to Watch
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This week, Cage Warriors 114, 115 and 116 will take place across three consecutive nights on the 24th, 25th and 26th September in THE TRILOGY series. The triple-header will feature 5 world title fights and over… Read More
Report: UFC Planning Khamzat Chimaev – Gerald Meerschaert Fight
By FCF Staff
Recently UFC President Dana White said the promotion is hoping to have Khamzat Chimaev fight twice in the near future, and now it’s being reported Gerald Meerschaert will likely be his next opponent.
Not long ago, White… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua – Paul Craig Rematch Booked
By FCF Staff
Following their respective wins last month, both Paul Craig and “Shogun” Rua said they were interested in fighting again, and it looks like that’s going to happen.
Rua (27-11) and Craig (13-4) fought last November, and the… Read More
UFC Vegas 5: Derek Brunson Hands Edmen Shahbazyan First Defeat
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from the UFC’s latest event, which saw Derek Brunson hand prospect Edmen Shahbazyan his first defeat.
The longtime, middleweight contender stopped Shahbazyan in the third round to move his overall record to 21-7. Shahbazyan now… Read More
UFC Vegas 5 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC Vegas 5 card, which will be hosted by the promotion’s Apex Facility.
In the main event, rising middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan will battle perennial contender, Derek Brunson.
ESPN+ MAIN CARD, 9PM/6PM… 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
Report: Tyron Woodley – Gilbert Burns Fight Set
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been talk about Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns fighting, and now it’s being reported the bout is set for May 30th.
Burns (18-3) has quickly risen the welterweight ranks by winning three straight fights in… Read More
Patricio Freire Heaps Praise on Bellator For Paying Fighters, Despite Card Postponements
By FCF Staff
Although Patricio “Pitbull” Freire did not end up fighting Pedro Carvalho on March 13th as scheduled, he was paid by Bellator, and the champ-champ is praising the organization for doing so.
Freire was supposed to defend the… Read More
Gilbert Burns Calls For Bout With Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
Recently Donald Cerrone reported on social media that he’s ready to fight again, and Gilbert Burns was quick to jump on that news.
Cerrone (36-14) is coming off a quick, stoppage loss to Conor McGregor in January, which… Read More
Gilbert Burns Believes Tests For Coronavirus Should be “Mandatory” at UFC Events
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Burns supports Dana White’s plan to host UFC cards in the near future, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic. But, the welterweight believes tests for the virus should be mandatory for anyone attending the cards.
Recently the… Read More
UFC 248: Charles Oliveira Extends Winning Streak With Another Finish
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira continued to add finishes to his record today at UFC Brasilia, and rise the lightweight ranks, by submitting Kevin Lee in the headliner.
In round three, after Lee shot in for a takedown, Oliveira wrapped… Read More
UFC Brasilia Weigh-in Results: Kevin Lee Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over in Brasilia, Brazil, in advance of the UFC’s card there tomorrow. All of the scheduled fighters have made weight, except for headliner, Kevin Lee.
Lee, who is scheduled to fight lightweight contender… Read More
Michael Chiesa Talks Next Bout, Still Has His “Sights” Set on Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington has been driving for a rematch with welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman, but Michael Chiesa is still hoping to face “Chaos” next.
Following Chiesa’s decision win over Rafael dos Anjos last month, the former welterweight called… Read More
UFC 247: Valentina Shevchenko Discusses Potential Opponents, Following Latest Win
By FCF Staff
After defending her flyweight title for a third time at UFC 247, Valentina Shevchenko provided a list of opponents she could face in the coming months.
Shevchenko took on Katlyn Chookagian in the co-main event of Saturday’s… Read More