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Dana White Questions Nick Diaz’s Desire to Fight, After Meeting With Star
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz has reportedly said he wants to fight again, and he recently met with Dana White in an apparent step towards a return. But, the UFC President isn’t convinced that the 37-year-old has a real desire… Read More
Chris Weidman Posts Video Statement, Talks Timeline For Return
By FCF Staff
Although Chris Weidman incurred a gruesome and frightening injury at UFC 261, the former middleweight champ sounded fairly upbeat in a video statement.
The 36-year-old snapped his leg moments into his fight with Uriah Hall on Saturday, after the… Read More
Amanda Nunes to Fight Julianna Pena Next
By FCF Staff
After defending her featherweight title last month, Amanda Nunes will look to extend her reign as the UFC’s bantamweight champ against Julianna Pena next.
Nunes retained the featherweight title at UFC 259 on March 6th, by quickly… Read More
LFA Returns to Oklahoma in April
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LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will be returning to Oklahoma in April after hosting three events in the state in March. LFA 104 will feature an explosive crosstown rivalry when the promotion… Read More
Dana White Says Justin Gaethje “Fits Very Well” in Lightweight Title Picture
By FCF Staff
Recently Justin Gaethje questioned whether he’s angered UFC brass, while discussing the fact his next bout has yet to be booked. But, UFC President Dana White insists the promotion hasn’t forgotten about the former interim champ.
Gaethje… Read More
Stephen Thompson is “Leaning” Towards Jorge Masvidal in Kamaru Usman Rematch
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Jorge Masvidal came up short in his first fight with Kamaru Usman. But, it looks like Stephen Thompson believes that won’t be the case at UFC 261.
Recently the UFC announced that Masvidal will face the welterweight… Read More
Report: Antonio Carlos Junior Among Latest UFC Cuts
By FCF Staff
Former TUF Brazil winner, Antonio Carlos Junior, has reportedly been released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The 30-year-old Brazilian middleweight is coming off a decision loss to Brad Tavares at UFC 257 last month, which was his… Read More
Conor McGregor Says he “Deserved” to Have Legs Punished at UFC 257
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier’s use of calf kicks played an integral role in his massive win over Conor McGregor, and the latter’s admitted his approach in the fight played right into the technique.
Immediately after McGregor’s stoppage loss to… Read More
LFA 99 to Feature Light Heavyweight Title Fight
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LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will host its third event of 2021 in Kansas. The main event of LFA 99 will feature a light-heavyweight world title fight between a former champion and… Read More
Tony Ferguson Releases Statement, Says He’s “Far From Retired”
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Although Tony Ferguson has been largely dominated in his last two outings, the former interim lightweight champ is dismissing any narrative his best days are behind him.
Ferguson faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 256 on Saturday, and… Read More
Alex Perez Posts Statement Following Loss to Deiveson Figueiredo
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After coming up short in his title shot bout with flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo, Alex Perez has shared out a statement.
Perez battled Figueiredo in the headliner of UFC 255. After the bout went to the floor not… Read More
Ryan Hall Proposes Fight Island Scrap With Dan Ige
By FCF Staff
It looks like 2020 will come and go without Ryan Hall competing. But, the featherweight contender recently proposed a January showdown with Dan Ige.
Hall (8-1) hasn’t fought now since July 2019, when he outscored Darren Elkins… Read More
BT Sport Releases Animated Tribute to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Father, Ahead of UFC 254
By FCF Staff
Ahead of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s bout this Saturday with Justin Gaethje, BT Sports has released an animated tribute to the lightweight champ’s father, Abdulmanap.
The renowned coach passed away earlier this year at the age of 57, due… Read More
Julianna Pena Posts Statement, Following Pivotal Loss to Germaine de Randamie
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After coming up short in her bout with #1 ranked bantamweight contender, Germaine de Randamie, Julianna Pena is holding her head high.
Pena faced the former champ at UFC Fight Island 4, and was choked unconscious in… Read More
Paulo Costa Says He’s Already “Messed” With Israel Adesanya’s Mind
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Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa continue trade verbal shots as their title fight approaches, but according to the latter, he’s already in the champ’s head.
Costa has been booked to fight the middleweight champ at UFC 253,… Read More
Mike Brown Believes Hip Surgery Could Unleash Dustin Poirier’s Kicking Game
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier ensured he remained in the title shot mix by defeating Dan Hooker last weekend, and his longtime coach Mike Brown believes we could see an even better fighter moving forward.
Poirier faced Hooker in the… Read More
Josh Emmett Confirms List of Injuries, Including Torn ACL, Following War With Shane Burgos
By FCF Staff
It was clear during and after Josh Emmett’s epic battle with Shane Burgos that he was not emerging from the fight unscathed. Now the featherweight’s confirmed he incurred multiple injuries in the thrilling battle.
Emmett faced Burgos… Read More
Manager Thinks Henry Cejudo Will End Retirement by This Summer
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo shocked many throughout the MMA world earlier this month by announcing he was retiring. But, the former UFC champ-champ’s manager believes Cejudo won’t stay on the sidelines for long.
After Cejudo stopped Dominick Cruz at… Read More
Michael Chiesa Releases Statement on Whether He’ll Fight During Coronavirus Pandemic
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC will be holding cards on May 9th, it doesn’t sound like Michael Chiesa will be competing on any cards in the near future.
Due to restrictions on public gatherings and travel to battle the… Read More
Promoter Monte Cox Announces Pat Miletich is Fighting Again
By FCF Staff
It’s been over a decade since Pat Miletich last fought, and the UFC Hall of Famer is now 52. But, his former manager and veteran promoter Monte Cox is reporting Miletich has agreed to fight again.
Recently… Read More