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Dana White: UFC Working on Final Bout of Nate Diaz’s Contract
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks, there’s been a lot of speculation regarding who and when Nate Diaz will fight next. More recently, UFC President Dana White’s confirmed the promotion’s working on Diaz’s next bout, and that it’s the final… Read More
Colby Covington’s Not Impressed With Kamaru Usman’s Recent Wins, Says Champ’s Been Stopping “Lightweights”
By FCF Staff
Over the last couple of years, Kamaru Usman has established himself as one of the planet’s best, pound-for-pound fighters in the minds of many. But, bitter rival Colby Covington isn’t impressed with what the UFC’s welterweight champ has showcased… Read More
Report: Kamaru Usman – Colby Covington Rematch Set For UFC 268
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Colby Covington is going to challenge UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman one more time.
Following Usman’s knockout win over Jorge Masvidal in April, UFC President Dana White said that Covington would… Read More
Kamaru Usman & Nate Diaz Spar on Twitter
By FCF Staff
The chances of Kamaru Usman and Nate Diaz fighting anytime soon seem slim to none. But, recently the welterweights traded several Twitter jabs.
The back-and-forth started after Diaz tweeted out the image and comments below.
Belal Muhammad Wants to Fight Colby Covington “More Than Anybody”, Questions Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Belal Muhammad likely won’t be fighting Colby Covington next. But, that hasn’t stopped the welterweight contender from expressing his desire to battle the former interim champ.
Since Kamaru Usman defeated Jorge Masvidal for a second time this… Read More
Gamebred Fighting Championship 1: Jason Knight Submits Charles Bennett
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Gamebred Fighting Championship 1, which is Jorge Masvidal’s new, bareknuckle MMA promotion.
In the main event, Jason Knight submitted Charles Bennett in the opening round. The latter has lost 12 straight… Read More
UFC 263: Nate Diaz Notes Comments on Being Underdog Against Leon Edwards
By FCF Staff
The betting lines have Nate Diaz as a sizeable underdog for his scrap with Leon Edwards this Saturday, and the outspoken fighter doesn’t seem fazed by that fact.
Diaz will battle Edwards on the main card of… Read More
Kevin Lee Says Kamaru Usman’s Recent Win Behind Decision to Make Welterweight Return
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee’s initial move to welterweight didn’t go according to plan. But, after seeing Kamaru Usman put away Jorge Masvidal earlier this year, the fighters says he decided a return to welterweight was in order.
Lee has… Read More
Kamaru Usman Takes Poke at Conor McGregor, Says Star’s “Just a Regular Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has repeatedly said he intends to add the UFC’s welterweight title to his resume. But, it doesn’t sound like the man who holds that belt, Kamaru Usman, sees that happening.
McGregor continues to make bold… Read More
UFC Fighters That Could Smoke Jake Paul At Boxing
Over the last month, the talk of the UFC has been a “fighter” that doesn’t even compete inside the octagon — Jake Paul. The YouTuber turned boxer embarrassed ex-MMA great Ben Askren with a first-round knockout then proceeded to call… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Injured, Leon Edwards Fight Pushed Back
By FCF Staff
The upcoming UFC 262 card has taken a hit, as it’s being reported that Nate Diaz has incurred an injury, and as a result, his fight with Leon Edwards has been moved.
Diaz was scheduled to fight… Read More
Kamaru Usman Says Colby Covington, Top Contenders Need to “Show me Something”
By FCF Staff
Following Kamaru Usman’s electrifying win at UFC 261, Dana White said that a rematch with Colby Covington is the fight to make. But, it sounds like the welterweight champ isn’t convinced that’s the case.
Usman faced Masvidal… Read More
UFC 261 Weigh-in Results: All Three Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
All the fighters have weighed in for Saturday’s UFC 261 card, and the three title fights are proceeding.
In the main event, Jorge Masvidal will look to avenge his 2020 loss to welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman.
The… Read More
Kamaru Usman Says He’s “Lapping” UFC’s Top Welterweight Contenders
By FCF Staff
As Kamaru Usman gets set to battle Jorge Masvidal for a second time this Saturday at UFC 261, the welterweight champ sounds unsure about what could come next.
After Usman stopped Gilbert Burns in February, he called… Read More
Kamaru Usman Believes Nate Diaz Would Duck Title Fight if he Beats Leon Edwards
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear right now if the UFC will tap Nate Diaz for a title shot, if he beats top welterweight contender Leon Edwards, May 15. But, if the UFC goes that route, and Kamaru Usman’s still holding the… Read More
Who Wins the Title Fights at UFC 261?
After Francis Ngannou’s impressive title win against Stipe Miocic at UFC 260, attention now turns to the three title fights at UFC 261 on April 24th. Valentina Shevchenko defends her Flyweight crown against Jessica Andrade, Zhang Weili and Rose… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Has Agreed to Fight Leon Edwards in Five Round, Co-main Event
By FCF Staff
After going through 2020 without competing, it’s being reported that Nate Diaz will likely return to the cage in May for a fight with Leon Edwards.
Diaz hasn’t competed since November, 2019, whe he lost via TKO… Read More
Leon Edwards Calls For Title Shot, Despite no Contest Result
By FCF Staff
Although Leon Edwards was unable to record a highlight reel victory at UFC Vegas 21, and extend his winning streak to 9, the welterweight believes a title fight should be next.
Due to the run Edwards had… Read More
Kamaru Usman: Colby Covington Made “Huge Mistake” by Not Fighting Leon Edwards
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington has been calling for a rematch with Kamaru Usman ever since he was stopped by the UFC’s welterweight champ. But, according to the latter, he’s made a strategic error then by not facing Leon Edwards.… Read More
Stephen Thompson Argues Fight With Kamaru Usman “Makes Sense”
By FCF Staff
Following Kamaru Usman’s win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 258, the welterweight champ called for a rematch with Jorge Masvidal. But, Stephen Thompson believes he should be next in line for a title shot.
After Usman stopped… Read More