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Jorge Masvidal Will “Never Rule Out” Fighting Again
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal remains a retired fighter, but the former welterweight contender won’t rule out a return to the cage.
The 38-year-old Masvidal announced he was hanging up the gloves this past April, following his decision loss to… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Reports UFC 287 Loss Could Bring Retirement
By Kelsey Mowatt
It wasn’t that long ago when Jorge Masvidal was preparing for his first shot at the UFC’s welterweight crown, following a series of headline-grabbing wins. But, fast forward to today, and this weekend could mark the final… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Lights up Khamzat Chimaev Over Missing Weight & Comments About Alex Pereira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Alex Pereira secured the UFC’s middleweight crown, Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t been shy in sharing his thoughts about the champ, and Jorge Masvidal isn’t having it.
Pereira became the promotion’s new middleweight champ in November, by stopping… Read More
Bryan Barberena Replacing Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 286
By FCF Staff
UFC 286 has undergone a change, a few weeks out from the event, as the promotion’s announced Bryan Barberena is replacing Daniel Rodriguez.
Rodriguez was scheduled to fight Gunnar Nelson at the March 18th card, which is… Read More
Report: Muhammad Mokaev to Battle Jafel Filho Next
By FCF Staff
Rising flyweight Muhammad Mokaev will return to the Octagon in 2023’s first quarter, as it’s being reported the undefeated fighter has been booked to face Jafel Filho.
The 22-year-old Mokaev (9-0), who has gone 3-0 in the… Read More
Report: ESPN to Raise UFC PPV Prices For Second Straight Year
By FCF Staff
The cost of UFC pay-per-view events for fans in North America continues to climb, as it’s being reported that ESPN is going to raise the price for PPV events again.
Beginning in 2023, UFC PPV cards will… Read More
UFC 278 Results
By FCF Staff
Main Card:
Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman via knockout (head kick) – Round 5, 4:04
Paulo Costa def. Luke Rockhold via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Merab Dvalishvili def. Jose Aldo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)… Read More
SEVERAL CHANGES AND NEW MATCHUPS ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 283 ON JULY 22
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES — The main and co-main event of BELLATOR 283 at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington, on July 22 have been shuffled following the news that Patricky “Pitbull” has been forced out of his lightweight… Read More
PFL CONGRATULATES HOMEGROWN STAR KAYLA HARRISON ON ESPYS NOMINATION AS BEST MMA FIGHTER
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PFL CONGRATULATES HOMEGROWN STAR KAYLA HARRISON ON ESPYS NOMINATION AS BEST MMA FIGHTER
Two-time PFL World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist is only female nominated in category
NEW YORK (June 29, 2022) – The Professional Fighters… Read More
Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington are set to headline UFC 272
By FCF Staff
According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Jorge Masvidal versus Colby Covington is set to headline UFC 272, which is scheduled to take place on March 5th. Location will be at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Verbal… Read More
Chris Weidman: Tyron Woodley’s Legacy Was “Tarnished” by Jake Paul KO
By FCF Staff
For some time, Tyron Woodley was regarded as one of the greatest welterweights of all time in MMA. But, it sounds like Chris Weidman believes Woodley’s knockout loss to Jake Paul was a big hit to the… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Responds to Leon Edwards, Calls Colby Covington “The King Coward”
By FCF Staff
Now that Jorge Masvidal is no longer facing Leon Edwards at UFC 269, there’s been extensive speculation about him finally, fighting Colby Covington. While Masvidal says he’s still keen on fighting his former friend, turned rival, he’s… Read More
Leon Edwards Doubtful Fight With “Declining” Jorge Masvidal Will Happen
By FCF Staff
Now that Leon Edwards is no longer fighting Jorge Masvidal at UFC 269, he thinks a showdown with his rival ever happening is unlikely.
The welterweights were booked to fight at the December 11 card. But, recently,… Read More
Gilbert Burns Sees Fight With Khamzat Chimaev Happening “Very Soon”
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Burns isn’t calling to fight Khamzat Chimaev next, but the welterweight contender sees a showdown with the rising star happening in the near future.
Ever since Chimaev (10-0) choked Li Jingliang out at UFC 267 last month,… Read More
LFA 118: New Main Event Announced
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LFA CEO Ed Soares announced further details today about the promotion’s second event that will be held this month in California. The main event of LFA 118 will now feature a women’s strawweight world title fight… Read More
Luke Rockhold Out of Sean Strickland Fight
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold’s return to the Octagon has been pushed back, as the former middleweight champ has announced that he’s been forced off the UFC 268 card.
Rockhold was scheduled to fight rising contender Sean Strickland at the… Read More
Report: Leon Edwards – Jorge Masvidal Grudge Match Nearly Finalized
By FCF Staff
Ever since their highly publicized, backstage incident in 2019, there’s been talk about Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards fighting in the Octagon. Now, it looks like it’s going to happen.
The welterweight contenders got into it backstage… Read More
Former Cage Warriors Champ Ian Garry Set to Make Octagon Debut at UFC 268
By FCF Staff
Recently it was announced that Ian Garry had been signed by the UFC, and now the former Cage Warriors champ has his Octagon debut booked.
The 23-year-old, Irish fighter recently moved to the UFC after going 7-0… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Still Hunting WW Title, Names Two Possible Opponents For Next Fight
By FCF Staff
Although Jorge Masvidal is coming off back-to-back losses to the UFC’s welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman, ‘Gamebred’ isn’t dropping out of the title shot race.
Masvidal (35-15) was tapped to fight Usman in July, 2020, after scoring three… Read More
Report: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler Nearly Finalized
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that the UFC is close to finalizing a bout between top lightweight contenders, Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler.
Ever since Chandler moved to the UFC, there has been speculation about the former Bellator champ… Read More