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UFC 234: Kelvin Gastelum Describes How he Envisions Finishing Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
Leading up to UFC 234, Kelvin Gastelum has predicted he’ll take the middleweight title from Robert Whittaker by knocking him out, and recently the challenger described how he sees that happening.
Gastelum will face Whittaker in the… Read More
Derek Brunson Believes Fight With Elias Theodorou “Makes Perfect Sense”
By FCF Staff
After dropping back-to-back bouts, Derek Brunson has outlined why he believes a fight with Elias Theodorou makes “perfect sense” for both middleweight contenders.
Brunson (18-7) is coming off a stoppage loss to Israel Adesanya last month, which followed… Read More
Robert Whittaker – Kelvin Gastelum Official For UFC 234
By FCF Staff
The planned bout between UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum has officially received a date, as the promotion’s announced the two will fight on February 10th (February 9th in North America).
The fight will headline… Read More
UFC 230: Can Derrick Lewis Shock The MMA World?
Anyone who has watched Derrick Lewis fight knows that the heavy handed, heavyweight can end an opponent’s night with just one shot. But, what are the real chances that Lewis ends Daniel Cormier’s reign at UFC 230?
Lewis was… Read More
Chris Weidman Responds to News of Luke Rockhold Withdrawing From UFC 230
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Luke Rockhold will no longer fight at UFC 230 due to injury, and the man he was supposed to face, Chris Weidman, has responded,
Following the news of Rockhold’s withdrawal from the… Read More
UFC 230: Dustin Poirier Off NYC Card
By FCF Staff
UFC 230 has taken a serious hit, following the news that heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier will fight Derrick Lewis at the event, as it’s being reported that Dustin Poirier has withdrawn due to injury.
Poirier was booked… Read More
UFC 230: Israel Adesanya Says Derek Brunson’s “Already Scared”, “in His Feelings Like Drake”
By FCF Staff
Derek Brunson and Israel Adesanya traded verbal shots at a press conference last week to promote the UFC’s upcoming schedule, and the latter believes it’s because he’s already in the head of the middleweight.
Adesanya will battle… Read More
Israel Adesanya to Battle Derek Brunson Next
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya has been booked to face another top middleweight contender, as the UFC’s announced that the rising star will battle Derek Brunson.
The bout will be part of UFC 230, which will take place on November… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX 30 Delivers Lowest Ratings in Series History
By FCF Staff
Although UFC on FOX 30 appeared to be highly anticipated throughout the MMA world, it’s being reported that Saturday’s card was the least watched event of the series.
The Calgary event featured a rematch between lightweight contenders… Read More
Robert Whittaker Won’t Return to Cage in 2018
By FCF Staff
Following the announcement that Kelvin Gastelum is going to challenge middleweight champ, Robert Whittaker next, the latter’s confirmed he will be sidelined for the remainder of 2018.
Gastelum and Whittaker are going to coach opposite one another… Read More
Robert Whittaker & Kelvin Gastelum to Coach TUF 28, Fight Later in 2018
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Kelvin Gastelum will be the next man to challenge Robert Whittaker, as he and the middleweight champ are going to coach opposite one another on TUF 28.
The upcoming season… Read More
Chris Weidman & Kelvin Gastelum Trade Shots Over Who Should Fight For MW Title
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 225, both Chris Weidman and Kelvin Gastelum have been campaigning for a bout with middleweight champ, Robert Whittaker next. Now the former opponents have traded verbal shots via social media.
Weidman and Gastelum fought last… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Intends to Wait For Title Shot Following UFC 224 Win
By FCF Staff
Although Kelvin Gastelum narrowly got by “Jacare” Souza at UFC 224, the surging middleweight plans to wait for a title shot.
Gastelum faced the #2 ranked middleweight on Saturday, and emerged with a split decision win. After… Read More
UFC 224: Kelvin Gastelum Still Has Sights on Welterweight Return, Rematch With Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
Although Kelvin Gastelum could take a big step towards a middleweight title shot this Saturday, the fighter still hopes to return to welterweight at some juncture, and rematch Tyron Woodley.
Gastelum will face the “Jacare” Souza this… Read More
Amanda Nunes – Raquel Pennington Fight is Official
By FCF Staff
Amanda Nunes will indeed fight Raquel Pennington next, and not Cris “Cyborg”, as the UFC ‘s announced the two will battle on May 12th.
The bout will be part of UFC 224, which will take place in… Read More
Bellator Announces Details For 200th Event
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce its anticipated return to London for Bellator 200 on Friday, May 25. The landmark event will emanate from The SSE Arena, Wembley and will air on Paramount… Read More
Andre Fili vs. Dennis Bermudez Among Additions to UFC on FOX 27
By FCF Staff
A featherweight contest between Andre Fili and Dennis Bermudez, is reportedly among three bouts that have been signed for UFC on FOX 27.
The upcoming card will take place on January 27th in Charlotte, North Carolina. According… Read More
Yushin Okami Returning to UFC for Short Notice Bout With Ovince Saint Preux
By FCF Staff
Yushin Okami is returning to the UFC, but he’ll do so, on one week’s notice.
The former middleweight contender has agreed to step in and replace “Shogun” Rua, who has withdrawn from a September 23rd bout with… Read More
Bellator Signs Gegard Mousasi to Exclusive, Multi-Fight Contract
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LOS ANGELES — Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of perennial top contender Gegard Mousasi to an exclusive, multi-fight contract.
Long-considered to be one of the elite two-division threats in MMA, Mousasi joins… Read More
UFC 213: Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker – Whose Title Run Will Come to a Halt?
Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker have done nothing but win in recent years, but barring an unlikely draw, that’s going to change for one of the middleweights, July 8th.
Romero and Whittaker are going to throw down in the… Read More