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Report: Jack Hermansson – Marvin Vettori New Main Event For UFC Vegas 16
By FCF Staff
Following Kevin Holland’s withdrawal from UFC Vegas 16, it’s being reported that Marvin Vettori has agreed to face Jack Hermansson in the card’s main event.
Recently Holland announced that he’s tested positive for COVID-19 and as a… Read More
Derek Brunson Says He’s Not “Given Enough Respect” Following Impressive Win
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive win over Edmen Shahbazyan on Saturday, Derek Brunson let it be known he doesn’t believe he’s receiving the respect he deserves.
Brunson faced the rising middleweight in the headliner of UFC Vegas 5, and after a… Read More
SFT 22: The Return – Fat Sheet
By Press Release
WHEN: Saturday, August 1, 2020
WHERE: Sao Paulo, Brazil
PROMOTER: Standout Fighting Tournament (SFT)
PPV: Via the FITE app and website (www.FITE.tv), starting at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT, for only $6.99
MAIN CARD… Read More
SFT 22: Luiz “Betao” Neogueira vs. Helton dos Santos to Headline
By Press Release
Due to COVID-19 pandemic closings, Standout Fighting Tournament (SFT MMA) will promote its first event since February, SFT 22: The Return, this Saturday night (August 1) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The public and media will not… 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
Dana White Reports Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje, Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz Among Bouts Targeted For May 9th UFC
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear yet where and if the card will take place, but UFC President Dana White is reporting that the promotion hopes to move forward with a May 9th card. In addition, White says that a… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman – Jack Hermansson Bout Nearly Finalized
By FCF Staff
Recently Chris Weidman announced that he’s returning to the middleweight division, and it looks like contender Jack Hermansson will be his next opponent.
The former middleweight champ moved up to 205 last year, but in October, Weidman… Read More
Jon Jones Thinks Jan Blachowicz is “Very Deserving” of Title Shot, Following KO Win
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been no shortage of talk about Jon Jones fighting Dominick Reyes again. But, on account of Jan Blachowicz’s impressive win at UFC Rio Rancho, “Bones” believes the contender’s earned a title shot.
Blachowicz faced Corey… Read More
UFC Sao Paulo: “Shogun” Rua & Paul Craig Are Willing to Run it Back, Following Split Draw
By FCF Staff
After the bout at UFC Sao Paulo was ruled a split draw, both “Shogun” Rua and Paul Craig are willing to run it back.
Craig punished Rua with numerous, heavy punches in round one, but the legend… Read More
UFC Boston: Dana White Says he Needs to Have a “Conversation” With Chris Weidman, About Possibility of Retirement
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman was stopped for the fifth time in his last six fights last night at UFC Boston, and Dana White says he needs to talk about the former champ about the possibility of retirement.
Weidman moved… Read More
Report: Darren Till – Kelvin Gastelum Middleweight Fight Set
By FCF Staff
After months of speculation as to whether Darren Till will move up to 185, it’s being reported he’s agreed to fight middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum next.
Due to how much weight Till cuts to make welterweight, talk about… Read More
UFC 241: Derek Brunson Comments on Ian Heinisch, Says Rising Middleweight’s Been “Getting Beat”
By FCF Staff
Ian Heinisch has needed just two UFC bouts to join the promotion’s top ten ranks at 185. But it doesn’t sound like Derek Brunson’s terribly impressed with what he’s seen of the fighter.
Brunson (19-7) has been… Read More
Jack Hermansson Explains Decision to Face Lower Ranked Jared Cannonier
By FCF Staff
Jack Hermansson is coming off an impressive win over perennial middleweight contender “Jacare” Souza, and has moved into the #5 spot at 185. As a result, some fans and observers were surprised by the news that he’s… Read More
UFC Announces Jack Hermansson vs. Jared Cannonier Bout
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that Jack Hermansson will battle fellow, rising middleweight contender Jared Cannonier next.
Recently the promotion shared out that the middleweights will battle in the headliner of UFC Copenhagen, which will go down on… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman to Face Dominick Reyes in Light-Heavyweight Debut
By FCF Staff
Recently Chris Weidman confirmed that he’s moving up from middleweight to light-heavyweight, and now it looks like the former champ has his first bout at 205.
ESPN is reporting that verbal agreements are in place – according… Read More
Chris Weidman Outlines Why He’s Jumping to 205
By FCF Staff
After dropping four of his last five fights, Chris Weidman has confirmed he’s moving up to 205, and recently the former UFC middleweight champ explained why.
The 34-year-old Weidman, who is coming off a knockout loss to… Read More
UFC Ft. Lauderdale Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over in Fort Lauderdale for the UFC’s latest card tomorrow night, and all of the competitors have made weight.
In the headliner, longtime middleweight contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will take on the surging,… Read More
Paulo Costa’s Manager Denies Middleweight Has Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Following comments from Yoel Romero, who said he had heard a failed drug test could be why Paulo Costa isn’t eligible to fight him, the latter’s manager has denied that’s the case.
Romero was expected to fight… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Argues Israel Adesanya Hasn’t Earned Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Last weekend’s fight between Anderson Silva and Israel Adesanya was billed as a title shot eliminator. But despite the fact the latter won the contest, Kelvin Gastelum doesn’t believe “The Last Style Bender’s” earned a championship bout.… Read More
UFC 234: Israel Adesanya Insists He’s Fighting For The Belt Next
By FCF Staff
Since Robert Whittaker was forced out of his title defense last night at UFC 234, it’s not clear what’s next for the promotion’s 185 title. But, Israel Adesanya insists he’s going to be fighting for the belt… Read More