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UFC Results: Alex Pereira & Max Holloway Score Electrifying KOs, Zhang Weili Defends
By FCF Staff
UFC 300 is in the books and the card saw two title defenses as well as one ceremonial belt change hands.
In the main event, Alex Pereira defended the light heavyweight title by flooring Jamahal Hill with… Read More
UFC 300 Weigh-in Results: All Fights Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales for Saturday’s historic, UFC 300 card, and all of the fights are proceeding.
In the main event, light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira will take on former champ, Jamahal Hill.
In the… Read More
Max Holloway “Can’t Wait” to Prove Doubters Wrong at UFC 300
By FCF Staff
As UFC 300 approaches, the consensus seems to be that Max Holloway will have a tough time taking the BMF title from Justin Gaethje. But, the former featherweight champ insists he’s going to prove his doubters wrong… Read More
Daniel Cormier Believes Islam Makhachev – Dustin Poirier Would be a “Massive Fight”
By FCF Staff
Islam Makhachev has been calling for a fight with Dustin Poirier this summer, and Daniel Cormier believes the UFC can’t lose if the promotion books the match-up.
Makhachev (25-1), who defended the lightweight crown in October by… Read More
Dustin Poirier Criticizes Benoit Saint Denis For Post-Fight Comments About Staph Infection
By FCF Staff
Following his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 299, Benoit Saint Denis reported a staph infection he was dealing with contributed to a disastrous fight week. Since then, Poirier has responded to the lightweight’s comments, and the… Read More
Coach Discusses Islam Makhachev’s Future, Plan to Fight For Welterweight Title
By Kelsey Mowatt
It remains to be seen when and who Islam Makhachev fights next. But, recently one of the lightweight champ’s coaches reported the fighter’s still hoping to challenge for the UFC’s welterweight crown.
The 32-year-old Makhachev (25-1) is… Read More
Jon Jones Reports He Was Asked to Fight at UFC 300
By Kelsey Mowatt
Speculation regarding what bout will serve as the headliner for UFC 300 continues, and recently, Jon Jones reported he was asked to compete at the historic event.
Several, key fights have been booked for UFC 300 already,… Read More
Dustin Poirier Confirms Benoit Saint Denis Fight is Proceeding, Apologizes For “Misunderstanding”
By FCF Staff
After initially reporting that an announced fight with Benoit Saint Denis isn’t happening, Dustin Poirier has since confirmed the match-up is a go.
A few weeks ago, the UFC announced that Poirier is going to fight Saint… Read More
Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint Denis, Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan Announced
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added two pivotal fights in the lightweight division to its upcoming schedule, as former interim champ Dustin Poirier will take on Benoit Saint Denis, and former champ Charles Oliveira will face Arman Tsarukyan.
Recently,… Read More
Charles Oliveira Proclaims “I’m Next in Line” For Fight With Islam Makhachev
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following Islam Makhachev’s impressive victory at UFC 294, there’s been a lot of speculation about who will be next for the lightweight champ. But, according to the man who originally was supposed to fight Makhachev at the… Read More
Daniel Cormier: Tony Ferguson Could Have “One More Night in Him” For Paddy Pimblett Fight
By Kelsey Mowatt
The consensus seems to be that Tony Ferguson will incur a seventh straight defeat at UFC 296, when he battles rising lightweight, Paddy Pimblett. But, Daniel Cormier is cautioning observers to not write “El Cucuy” off.
Recently,… Read More
Rafael Fiziev Posts Update Video Following Knee Injury And Loss
By FCF Staff
After going down in the second round at UFC Vegas 79 due to an apparent knee injury, Rafael Fiziev has confirmed he tore his ACL at the recent event.
Fiziev took on fellow lightweight contender Mateuz Gamrot… Read More
Seven More Bouts Added to Bellator 300
By press release
LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA is adding eight action-packed matchups to the promotion’s historic BELLATOR 300 event taking place at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, Calif. on Saturday, October 7.
These eight bouts join… Read More
Dustin Poirier Weighs-in on Talk About Move to Welterweight
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier hasn’t shot down the possibility of competing in a welterweight fight. But, it doesn’t sound like the former interim lightweight champ plans to make a run at 170 pounds.
Since Poirier’s stoppage loss to Justin… Read More
Stephen Thompson Posts Statement Following Cancellation of Michel Pereira Bout
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson has shared out a statement, in which the welterweight’s outlined why he and his camp have declined to fight Michel Pereira tonight, after the latter missed weight Friday.
Pereira came in several pounds over the… Read More
UFC 286: Leon Edwards Gets by Kamaru Usman in Trilogy Fight
By FCF Staff
Leon Edwards didn’t record a highlight reel finish like he did last time he faced Kamaru Usman, but the welterweight champ retained his title at UFC 286.
Usman pressured throughout the bout and managed to score a… Read More
UFC 286 Weigh-in Results: Edwards – Usman III Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in for UFC 286 tomorrow in London, England, and all of the fights are proceeding.
In the main event, welterweight champion Leon Edwards will battle former champ, Kamaru Usman in a rubber match.… Read More
Charles Oliveira versus Islam Makhachev set for UFC 280
By FCF Staff
During the live broadcast of UFC Long Island, Charles Oliveira versus Islam Makhachev is set for UFC 280, which is scheduled for October 22nd. Bout will be contested for the lightweight title. Location will be at the… Read More
SEVERAL CHANGES AND NEW MATCHUPS ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 283 ON JULY 22
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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
UFC 274 Results
By FCF Staff
UFC 274 Main Card Results:
Charles Oliveira def. Justin Gaethje via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:22
Carla Esparza def. Rose Namajunas via split decision (47-48, 49-46, 48-47)
Michael Chandler def. Tony Ferguson via knockout (front… Read More