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Anthony Pettis to Fight Alex Morono Next
By FCF Staff
Former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis has his next opponent, as it’s being reported he will fight Alex Morono.
Pettis (23-10) hasn’t competed since May when he outscored Donald Cerrone for a decision win. Prior to that… Read More
Darren Till Says Win Over Robert Whittaker Should Deliver Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although Darren Till only has one win at middleweight, the former welterweight contender is making the case that if he beats Robert Whittaker on Saturday, a title shot should come next.
Till is booked to fight the… 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 246: Anthony Pettis Outlines Why He’s Never Felt Better
By FCF Staff
After a 2019 campaign which saw him compete twice at welterweight, Anthony Pettis is reporting he’s never felt better, as he gets set to fight at 155 again.
The former lightweight champ is booked to fight Diego… Read More
Vicente Luque Reports He’s Taking Some Time Off, Working on “Evolution”, Following UFC 244 Loss
By FCF Staff
Although Vicente Luque had won six straight fights prior to UFC 244, after losing to Stephen Thompson at the event, the welterweight’s taking some time off.
Luque faced Thompson at the November 2nd card, and was outstruck… Read More
UFC 244: Jorge Masvidal Takes ‘BMF’ Title After Doctor Stops Bout With Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 244, which saw Jorge Masvidal win the ‘BMF’ title, by defeating Nate Diaz.
After round three, the doctor ruled that Diaz could not continue due to a large cut he had… Read More
UFC 244 Weigh-in Results: Nate Diaz & Jorge Masvidal Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 244, which will take place tomorrow at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
In the main event, Nate Diaz will take on Jorge Masvidal (results via UFC.com).
ESPN+… Read More
Dana White: Promoters & DAZN Are “Crazy” to Have Canelo vs. Sergey Kovalev up Against UFC 244
By FCF Staff
An all-star boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev is taking place the same night as UFC 244. But, UFC President Dana White is apparently not worried about that night’s competition.
UFC 244 will take place… Read More
Anthony Pettis Outlines Why He’s Calling For Fight With Diego Sanchez
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis is coming off memorable bouts with Tony Ferguson, Stephen Thompson and Nate Diaz, and the former champ’s looking to extend that trend against Diego Sanchez.
Pettis faced Diaz at UFC 241 last month, and lost… Read More
Darren Till Says Move to Middleweight Still Needs to be Considered
By FCF Staff
It doesn’t sound like Darren Till is planning to leave welterweight behind him just yet, but the British fighter admits he needs to thinking about moving up to middleweight.
Till cuts a lot of weight to make… Read More
Santiago Ponzinibbio Calls on Anthony Pettis to “Come Get This Beating”
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis has jumped into the UFC’s top 10, welterweight rankings, after taking out Stephen Thompson last month, and Santiago Ponzinibbio has issued the new contender a challenge.
As a result of his knockout win over Thompson, Pettis… Read More
Conor McGregor Congratulates Anthony Pettis on Historic Win
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis knocked out Stephen Thompson in electrifying fashion at UFC Nashville, and in doing so, “Showtime” also made history.
Pettis, who took Thompson out with a Superman punch in round two, has now recorded wins in… Read More
UFC Nashville Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Nashville, which will see former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis move up to face welterweight contender, Stephen Thompson in the main event.
In the co-main event, Curtis Blaydes will take on… Read More
Dana White Discusses Decision to Sign Seven Year Extension as UFC President
By FCF Staff
Following the news that UFC pay-per-view cards in the United States will only be available via ESPN+, the promotion’s president, Dana White, has announced he’s signed a contract extension.
White sat down with the UFC’s Megan Olivi… 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: Darren Till Doesn’t Believe He’ll Ever Get “Past” Loss to Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
As Darren Till gets set to face Jorge Masvidal Saturday at UFC London, the welterweight contender’s admitted his loss to Tyron Woodley still stings.
Till faced the now former champ in September, and was submitted by Woodley… 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
Jorge Masvidal Would Still Sign up to Fight a Diaz Brother, But Not Next
By FCF Staff
Following the news that a planned bout between Nick Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will not take place, the latter says he would still sign on to fight one of the famous brothers, just not next.
Several weeks… Read More
Report: UFC Planning Nick Diaz – Jorge Masvidal Bout
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz hasn’t fought in the Octagon since 2015, but it looks like that could change in March, 2019.
According to a new report from ESPN, UFC President Dana White has informed the outlet Diaz has verbally… Read More
Darren Till Announces Move to 185, But Leaves Door Open to More Bouts at Welterweight
By FCF Staff
It looks like Darren Till’s days competing at 170 are over, at least for the time being.
The British fighter, who is coming off a one sided loss to UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley last month, recently… Read More