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UFC 244 Odds: Can Nate Diaz Halt Jorge Masvidal’s Title Shot Run?
After taking out Darren Till and Ben Askren earlier this year, Jorge Masvidal was in the mix as a challenger for UFC welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman. But, after being called out by Nate Diaz this past August, Masvidal is… Read More
Dana White Announces Nate Diaz – Jorge Masvidal Bout
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At UFC 241 last month, Nate Diaz called for a fight with Jorge Masvidal, and now Dana White’s announced the fight’s been signed.
Diaz was fighting for the first time since 2016 at the recent event,… Read More
Nate Diaz Expands on Why he Wants to Fight Jorge Masvidal
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Immediately after Nate Diaz’s win over Anthony Pettis last night at UFC 241, he called for a fight with Jorge Masvidal. Then, during the post-fight press conference, the outspoken fighter expanded on why he wants to face… Read More
Dana White Discusses Jorge Masvidal’s Next Bout, Call For Title Shot or Fight With Conor McGregor
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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
UFC Newark: Robbie Lawler Says he Has no Issues With ATT, Following Departure From Gym
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Colby Covington has said he’s going to beat Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, as payback for the former champ’s decision to leave American Top Team. But, as their bout approaches, “Ruthless” isn’t saying anything negative about his… Read More
UFC Newark: Dana White Says Win Will Deliver Colby Covington a Title Shot
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Due to Jorge Masvidal’s emphatic, KO win over Ben Askren at UFC 239, the consensus has been that “Gamebred” is currently the front runner for a shot at the welterweight title. But, recently Dana White reported that… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Responds to Leon Edwards’ Callout
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Leon Edwards is pushing for a bout with rival Jorge Masvidal next, following his win at UFC San Antonio, but “Gamebred” has another fight in mind.
After Edwards worked his way to an impressive, decision win over Rafael… Read More
Dan Lambert Has Nothing “Bad to Say” About Ex-ATT Member Robbie Lawler
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Recently American Top Team’s Colby Covington blasted Robbie Lawler, for why, according to “Chaos”, the former champ left the team. But, it sounds like ATT owner Dan Lambert has no issues with the rugged fighter, following his… Read More
Mike Brown Posts Video of Jorge Masvidal Drilling Flying Knee, Prior to Record Breaking KO
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Jorge Masvidal stole the show at UFC 239, by taking out Ben Askren with a vicious, flying knee in just five seconds. Since then, Masvidal’s coach with American Top Team, Mike Brown, has posted video of the… Read More
UFC 239: Jon Jones Edges Out Title Defense, Amanda Nunes Finishes Holly Holm
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for UFC 239, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Jon Jones retained the light-heavyweight title, but one judge scored the bout for Thiago Santos. Although the latter… Read More
UFC 239 Weigh-In Results
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The early weigh-ins are over in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 239, and all of Saturday’s bouts are official.
In the main event, light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will take on Thiago Santos. In the co-headliner, Amanda Nunes… Read More
Report: Colby Covington – Robbie Lawler Fight Nearly Set
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For some time, Colby Covington has been calling for a title fight with UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, and the expectation was that “Chaos” would get his wish. But, now it’s being reported that a fight between… Read More
UFC 239 Preview: Jon Jones on a Mission to Top UFC Rankings
The light-heavyweight championship will be on the line on July 6 as Jon Jones and Thiago Santos go head-to-head at UFC 239.
Jones has had some well-documented, USADA-related issues during his career, but he will undoubtedly be eager to make… Read More
Dana White Would be “Very Interested” in Signing Decorated Wrestler, Jordan Burroughs
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If Jordan Burroughs ever commits to taking a MMA fight, UFC President Dana White would be interested in having the famed wrestler fight under the promotion’s banner.
The Olympic Gold Medalist and world champion wrestler defeated Ben… Read More
J’den Cox Headlines Additions as Beat the Streets Card Set
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NEW YORK– J’den Cox, who won bronze at 86 kg the 2016 Olympics in Rio, will take on Princeton’s Patrick Brucki at the “Grapple at the Garden” Beat the Streets (BTS) benefit, May 6 at Hulu… Read More
Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder Returns to Beat The Streets
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Kyle Snyder, who won gold at 97 kg the 2016 Olympics in Rio, will battle Canada’s Nishan Randhawa at the “Grapple at the Garden” Beat the Streets (BTS) benefit, May 6 at Hulu Theater at Madison… Read More
Suriano-Colon, Diakomahlis-Bajrang Added To May 6 At Beat the Streets ‘Grapple At The Garden’ Card
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2019–The depth of world-class-level matches on the 10th annual “Grapple at the Garden” Beat the Streets (BTS) benefit lineup was increased today as the organization announced a bout between current NCAA champion… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Won’t Create 165 Division as Long as He’s With Company
By FCF Staff
Dana White has said in the past that he has no intention of adding a 165-pound division to the UFC, and now the promotion’s president has doubled down on those comments.
Several fighters, including notable competitors like… Read More
UFC 235 Pay-Per-View Sales Strong According to Early Estimates
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UFC 235 was widely considered to be one of the deepest cards in recent memory, and it looks like the March 2nd event did very well in pay-per-view-sales.
The recent event featured light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones defending… Read More
UFC 235: Robbie Lawler Reflects on Final Moments Leading up to Controversial Loss
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Immediately after Robbie Lawler’s bout last night with Ben Askren was stopped, he protested the stoppage, and at the post-fight press conference “Ruthless”offered his take on the controversial finish.
Early on into the UFC 235 bout, Lawler… Read More