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Justin Gaethje Reports UFC Never Contacted Him About Moving Tony Ferguson Fight to May 9th
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje ultimately agreed to fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, May 9th. But, the lightweight contender wasn’t happy about the fact, the UFC never contacted him about moving the bout to that date, before announcing it.
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IMMAF’s New Athletes Commission Includes UFC Vets Jose Torres & Aisling Daly
By Press Release
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is delighted to announce the creation of an Athletes’ Commission that will keep the athletes’ viewpoint at the heart of all policy decisions.
IMMAF President Kerrith Brown said: “As one… Read More
Report: UFC 249 to Take Place in Florida
By FCF Staff
After plans to hold UFC 249 in California earlier this month were shut down on account of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s being reported the pay-per-view event will take place in Florida, May 9th.
The UFC planned to… Read More
UFC’s Private Island: A Solution?
Spectator sports are in trouble these days due to the social distancing rules introduced due to the ongoing pandemic. Many events have been postponed, others, canceled. And the athletes themselves are forced to stay indoors instead of hitting the gym,… Read More
Lyman Good Reveals UFC 249 Withdrawal Was Due to Positive Test For COVID-19
By FCF Staff
Several weeks ago, when UFC 249 was still scheduled to take place on April 18th, it was reported Lyman Good had withdrawn from the card due to an injury. But, in a recent interview, the former Bellator… Read More
UFC Year of the Fighter: Israel Adesanya – Preview
Charles Oliveira Reports UFC Contract Talks on Hold Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
By FCF Staff
After winning seven straight fights, Charles Oliveira is likely set for a raise. But recently the lightweight contender revealed contract talks with the UFC are on hold, as a result of the coronavirus pademic.
Oliveira (29-8) is… Read More
Report: Dana White Tells UFC Fighters no One Should Feel Pressured to Fight Amidst Pandemic
By FCF Staff
Dana White continues to move forward with plans for the UFC to hold cards in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. But, it’s been reported that the UFC President has told the promotion’s fighters that no one… Read More
Tony Ferguson Weighs-in at 155 Despite UFC 249 Postponement (Video)
By FCF Staff
After UFC 249 was postponed, Tony Ferguson reported he was still going to make championship weight, and “El Cucuy” has done just that.
Ferguson was booked to fight Justin Gaethje on April 18th at the Tachi Palace… Read More
Cris “Cyborg” Says Dana White Should “Respect Everyone”, Hold Off on Holding UFC Cards During Pandemic
By FCF Staff
As Dana White and the UFC continue to move forward with plans to hold events during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Cris “Cyborg” says the promotion should stand down for now.
In recent weeks, White has… Read More
Dana White Says UFC’s Apex Facility in Las Vegas to Host Events “For The Foreseeable Future”
By FCF Staff
After an attempt to hold cards at the Tachi Palace Resort and Casino in California were halted, Dana White’s reporting that the UFC plans to host cards at the promotion’s Apex Facility for the time being.
Due… 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
Dan Hooker’s Not Upset Dustin Poirier Offered to Step in at UFC 249
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier offered to step-up at UFC 249 when the card’s original headliner fell apart, and the man who was booked to fight him on May 16th, Dan Hooker, understands why.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was originally supposed to… Read More
Chris Weidman Says Yoel Romero Rematch Was One of Three Different Bouts he Agreed to Before, UFC Postponements
By FCF Staff
It’s been a roller-coaster couple of weeks for many fighters as of late, especially for Chris Weidman, who is reporting he agreed to three different bouts.
Weidman was initially scheduled to fight Jack Hermansson at UFC Oklahoma,… Read More
UFC’s Randy Costa Says Fighting During Coronavirus Pandemic Would be “Selfish And Irresponsible”
By FCF Staff
Randy Costa has already had one bout postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. But it looks like the bantamweight won’t be signing up to compete at any UFC event in the shortterm future, if they happen.
Costa… Read More