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Report: Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo III Nearly Finalized
By FCF Staff
It looks like a trilogy fight between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo is going to happen a lot sooner than expected, as it’s being reported the two have agreed to battle in December.
After Moreno (19-5-2) took… Read More
LFA 106 Highlights: Terrance McKinney Takes Out Luiz Gavinho
Terrance McKinney was not messing around tonight! #LFA106
Under 20 seconds! pic.twitter.com/gPXxzFtsNb
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) May 1, 2021
Kenny Florian’s Heard Georges St-Pierre is “Preparing” For Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight
By FCF Staff
Dana White recently said the book has been closed on the possibility of a bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre. But, Kenny Florian is reporting he’s been told by a “well-known coach” that GSP is getting… Read More
RIZIN 26: Kyoji Horiguchi Reclaims Bantamweight Title
By FCF Staff
Kyoji Horiguchi is once again RIZIN’s bantamweight champion, as the former UFC contender avenged his loss to Kai Asakura today at RIZIN 26.
Horiguchi, who was fighting for the first time since Asakura stopped him in August,… Read More
Report: Sean Brady – Jake Matthews Bout Planned
By FCF Staff
Two of the UFC’s rising welterweights are going to square off in March, as it’s being reported Sean Brady will fight Jake Matthews next.
The fighters are expected to fight at UFC 259, which is taking place… Read More
Matt Wiman Announces Retirement Following KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Matt Wiman has announced that he’s hanging up the gloves, not long removed from a knockout loss he incurred earlier this month.
The 37-year-old took on Jordan Leavitt at UFC Vegas 16, and was brutally KO’d by… Read More
PFL Announces Multiple Signings Ahead of 2021 Season
By press release
Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative league in the world, today announced the signing of eight elite MMA fighters. Global stars from the USA, Europe, South America, and Asia, will add even… Read More
Israel Adesanya Fires Back at Chris Weidman: “Get Some Wins First”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman has been trying to make the case that he would pose a serious threat to Israel Adesanya’s reign, and recently the UFC’s middleweight champ fired back.
Recently Weidman argued that Adesanya is “tailor-made” for him… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones & Nate Diaz Fire Back at Conor McGregor After GOAT Comments
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor recently made the case that he’s going to leave the sport as the greatest fighter of all time, and several fighters were quick to take issue with his claim.
Recently McGregor, who has lost two… Read More
CW 113 Weigh-in Results
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With all athletes at today’s Cage Warriors 113 weigh-ins making weight successfully, tomorrow night’s 11-fight card has been made official.
In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, Cage Warriors adopted a number of safety precautions at today’s weigh-ins… Read More
ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong Announces Adriano Moraes vs. Demetrious Johnson Fight
By FCF Staff
After winning ONE Championship’s flyweight grand prix in 2019, Demetrious Johnson has been booked for a bout with the promotion’s current champ, Adriano Moraes.
Recently ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced that Johnson will challenge Moraes at an April… Read More
Coach Would be “Surprised” if Khabib Nurmagomedov Took Georges St-Pierre Down More Than Once
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen whether Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov ever fight. But, if they do, GSP’s longtime coach Firas Zahabi would be surprised if Nurmagomedov scored more than one takedown.
Prior to St-Pierre’s retirement, he… Read More
Ex-Coach Accuses Jon Jones of Not Paying Him Agreed Amount, Champ Responds
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones is in the headlines again, as now former Jackson – Wink MMA coach Frank Lester accused him of not paying him all of what they agreed to for his last training camp. The UFC’s light-heavyweight… Read More
Bellator 228: Gegard Mousasi Accuses Rafael Lovato Jr. of PED Use, Says Champ “Looked Like a Horse”
By FCF Staff
After defeating Lyoto Machida at Bellator 228, Gegard Mousasi made several, headling grabbing comments at the post-fight presser, regarding middleweight champ, Rafael Lovato Jr.
Mousasi worked his way to a split decision win over Machida on Saturday,… Read More
Paulo Costa Calls Israel Adesanya a “Fake Champion”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa end up fighting in the Octagon. But, Costa has made it very clear he wants to face Adesanya and that he’s certain he’ll defeat the vaunted… Read More
Bellator London: Gegard Mousasi Reports He’s Just Fighting “to Get Paid”
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi is set to face Rafael Lovato Jr. today at Bellator London, and recently the promotion’s middleweight champ conceded he’s doing so solely for the pay check.
Today’s fight will be the 54th of Mousasi’s impressive… Read More
Cage Warriors 106 Receives Sixth Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Cage Warriors 106 has received a sixth title fight, as recently the European promotion announced that Sam Creasey (11-2) and Samir Faiddine (10-5) will battle for the vacant flyweight title.
Creasey is coming off back-to-back wins over… 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
Report: Georges St-Pierre Set to Announce Retirement
By FCF Staff
It looks like Georges St-Pierre’s storied career is about to officially come to an end.
It’s being reported that the UFC’s former welterweight and middleweight champion is going to announce his retirement at a press conference in… Read More
Jose Aldo’s Coach Explains Why Alexander Volkanovski Fight Makes Sense For Former Champ
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo reportedly wasn’t familiar with Alexander Volkanovski’s name, following his big win at UFC Fortaleza, the legend’s coach says a fight with the rising featherweight makes sense.
After Aldo took out Renato “Moicano” earlier this month, Volkanovski… Read More