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Dana White Confirms UFC’s “Looking” at Jose Aldo vs. Petr Yan For Vacant BW Title
By FCF Staff
It looks like Jose Aldo will get a chance to fight for the bantamweight title after all. Dana White is reporting the UFC’s looking at having the legend fight for the now-vacated belt.
Aldo was scheduled to… Read More
Report: Aljamain Sterling – Cory Sandhagen Fight Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added a pivotal bantamweight bout to its upcoming schedule, as it’s being reported that Aljamain Sterling and Cory Sandhagen have signed contracts to fight.
The contenders have agreed to fight on June 6th at… Read More
Aljamain Sterling Likes His “Odds” He’ll Fight For UFC’s Bantamweight Crown Next
By FCF Staff
With Henry Cejudo having announced he’s retiring, the UFC’s bantamweight title will be up for grabs, and Aljamain Sterling is confident he’ll be one of the men fighting for the vacated belt.
Cejudo shocked the MMA world… Read More
LFA Alumni Shine at UFC 249
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – LFA has been been waiting out the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic since businesses and live sporting events around the world were forced to come to a halt in mid-March. However, the UFC became… Read More
UFC 249: Tony Ferguson Leads Way in Fighter Purses
By FCF Staff
The Florida State Boxing Commission has released the purses fighters who competed at UFC 249 collected, and Tony Ferguson led the way.
The lightweight contender, who was stopped by Justin Gaethje in the main event, earned $500,000… Read More
UFC 249: T.J. Dillashaw Believes Dominick Cruz Will Reclaim Bantamweight Crown Tonight
By FCF Staff
T.J. Dillashaw has faced both Henry Cejudo and Dominick Cruz in the Octagon, and the former champ believes Cruz will reclaim the bantamweight title tonight at UFC 249.
Dillashaw fought Cruz back in 2016, and lost the… Read More
UFC 249 Weigh-in Results: Tony Ferguson & Justin Gaethje Hit Their Marks, Jeremy Stephens Misses
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins for UFC 249 have concluded in Jacksonville, Florida, and the card’s title fights are official.
In the main event, Tony Ferguson will battle Justin Gaethje for an interim lightweight title. In the co-headliner, bantamweight… Read More
UFC Release Health & Safety Statement Following Announcement of Upcoming Cards
By FCF Staff
Following the UFC’s announcement the promotion plans to hold three events in Jacksonville next month, amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the promotions released a health and safety statement.
On Friday, the UFC confirmed plans to promote cards on… Read More
UFC Announces May 9th, 13th & 16th Cards For Jacksonville, Florida
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the planned, May 9th, UFC 249 card would take place in Jacksonville, Florida, and now the promotion’s confirmed the event. In addition, the UFC has announced that it also hold card on… Read More
Frankie Edgar Doesn’t “See Any Problem” in Dominick Cruz Receiving Title Shot
By FCF Staff
The UFC is hoping to have Dominick Cruz challenge bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo next, and while some have criticized the proposed bout, Frankie Edgar has no issue with it.
Cejudo was originally booked to fight Jose Aldo… Read More
Deiveson Figueiredo Says Joseph Benavidez “Deserves” Rematch
By FCF Staff
Although officially, Deiveson Figueiredo recorded a second round, stoppage win over Joseph Benavidez last month, the flyweight contender says he deserves a rematch.
Figueiredo faced Benavidez at UFC Norfolk in a contest that was to determine the… Read More
Amanda Nunes to Defend UFC’s 145 Title Against Felicia Spencer Next
By FCF Staff
Both Megan Anderson and Felicia Spencer recorded impressive victories recently at UFC Norfolk, but the latter has been tapped for a title fight with featherweight champ, Amanda Nunes.
Spencer (8-1) took on Zarah Fairn at the event, and… Read More
LFA 86 to Feature Lightweight Championship
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion is bringing the lightweight championship to South Dakota in April. LFA 86 will feature a lightweight championship bout between two of the promotion’s… Read More
Urijah Faber Believes Dominick Cruz “Would be a Nightmare” For Petr Yan
By FCF Staff
Urijah Faber feuded with Dominick Cruz for a good portion of his career. But he believes his longtime rival could be the one to halt the rise of Petr Yan.
Faber faced Yan at UFC 245 in… Read More
Dominick Cruz Provides Timeline For Long Awaited, UFC Return
By FCF Staff
After being sidelined with injuries for over three years, Dominick Cruz is reporting he’s healthy and ready to return to the Octagon.
The former bantamweight champ has not competed now since December, 2o16, when he lost the… Read More
UFC Norfolk: Joseph Benavidez is Just Fine Facing Deiveson Figueiredo For 125 Title
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez won’t face Henry Cejudo for the flyweight title like he initially wanted, but the flyweight contender is just fine fighting Deiveson Figueiredo for the belt instead.
For months, Benavidez pushed for a fight with Cejudo,… Read More
Dana White Open to Giving Jose Aldo Title Shot, Despite Loss in BW Debut
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo officially lost his bantamweight debut on Saturday at UFC 245, Dana White is open to having the legend fight champion Henry Cejudo next.
Aldo faced Marlon Moraes at the Las Vegas event, and the… Read More
LFA Announces Broadcasting Deal With UFC Fight Pass
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UFC FIGHT PASS® , the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, and Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) today announced a multi-year streaming agreement in which UFC FIGHT PASS will serve as the exclusive global streaming provider… Read More
Deiveson Figueiredo Calls For Interim Title Fight With Joseph Benavidez
By FCF Staff
After recording his sixth UFC victory on Saturday, by submitting Tim Elliot, Deiveson Figueiredo is campaigning for an interim flyweight title fight with Joseph Benavidez.
Figueiredo tapped Elliot out at UFC Tampa, by catching the veteran fighter with… Read More
Dana White Says “There’s no Way” Jose Aldo Can Make 135
By FCF Staff
Recently Jose Aldo said he’s thinking about moving to bantamweight in an effort to fight champion, Henry Cejudo. But UFC President Dana White doesn’t see that happening.
Aldo reported that his team believes he could cut down… Read More