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ikon Fighting Federation Returns to Mexico
By press release
LAS VEGAS (March 26, 2021) – Former UFC fighter Brok “Chata Tuska” Weaver headlines iKON 6 against Alexander “Raptor” Barahona, streaming live and exclusively April 2nd on UFC FIGHT PASS®, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 … Read More
Coach Discusses Improvements to Francis Ngannou’s Wrestling For Stipe Miocic Rematch
By FCF Staff
Stipe Miocic turned to his wrestling game to defeat Francis Ngannou in their first encounter. But, as their rematch approaches, Ngannou’s coach is reporting the heavyweight’s made big improvements to that part of the game.
Ngannou challenged … Read More
Vicente Luque: Tyron Woodley “Remains Highly Dangerous” Despite Recent Setbacks
By FCF Staff
Although Tyron Woodley’s recent run of losses has prompted speculation as to whether the former champ’s best days are behind him, Vicente Luque isn’t looking past the decorated fighter.
Luque has been booked to face the former … Read More
Kevin Holland Proclaims He’ll “Never Stop Talking”
By FCF Staff
Kevin Holland has been taking some heat from some fans and observers, for how much he talked during his clear-cut loss to Derek Brunson. But, the charismatic fighter has made it clear he’s not going to change.… Read More
Dana White Believes Kevin Holland Had a “Mental Breakdown” in Defeat to Derek Brunson
By FCF Staff
During Kevin Holland’s clear-cut, decision loss to Derek Brunson at UFC Vegas 22, the fighter may have made it sound like he was having a good time. But, UFC President Dana White believes the middleweight broke under … Read More
Derek Brunson Accuses Kevin Holland of Trying to be “Izzy”, With Trash Talk
By FCF Staff
Derek Brunson came up short against Israel Adesanya, when the latter was surging up the middleweight ranks. But, the longtime, contender says that won’t be the case, when he takes on another rising star, Kevin Holland.
Brunson … Read More
Report: Kelvin Gastelum Stepping in to Fight Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken the UFC long to find a new opponent for Robert Whittaker, as it’s being reported Kelvin Gastelum has agreed to fight the former champ, April 17th.
Whittaker was originally scheduled to fight Paulo Costa … Read More
Alex Hernandez is Adamant he Beat Thiago Moises
By FCF Staff
Immediately after it was announced Thiago Moises had been awarded his bout with Alex Hernandez, it seemed clear the latter disagreed with the decision. Now, Hernandez has followed up with a social media statement, and the lightweight … Read More
Pedro Munhoz Says T.J. Dillashaw Fight Makes “Sense”
By FCF Staff
After returning to the win column this past weekend at UFC Vegas 20, Pedro Munhoz’s proposing he should be the man who welcomes T.J. Dillashaw back to the Octagon.
Munhoz avenged his 2015, decision loss to Jimmie … Read More
Ciryl Gane Understands Why Dana White Wasn’t Blown Away by Win
By FCF Staff
Ciryl Gane continued his rise up the UFC’s heavyweight rankings on Saturday. But, the undefeated fighter understands why Dana White wasn’t heaping praise on his performance, following his latest win.
Gane took on Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the … Read More
T.J. Dillashaw Wonders if Petr Yan Thinks he Can Catch Him “Slipping”
By FCF Staff
Petr Yan has said that after he faces Aljamain Sterling next month, he wants to fight former UFC bantamweight champ, T.J. Dillashaw next. But, the latter’s wondering if Yan’s hoping to catch him before he’s shaken off … Read More
Can Jairzinho Rozenstruik Halt Ciryl Gane’s Rise?
Cyril Gane is on the fast track to title contention, thanks to his impressive run in the UFC to date. But, could Jairzinho Rozenstruik score an upset win this Saturday at UFC Vegas 20, and derail the rising heavyweight’s hype … Read More
Tom Aspinall Will Continue to Keep His Jiu-Jitsu in “Back Pocket”
By FCF Staff
Tom Aspinall’s striking abilities have drawn considerable praise as the heavyweight has risen the ranks. But, following his submission win over Andrei Arlovski at UFC Vegas 19, the British fighter reminded people he’s been training in Brazilian … Read More
Derrick Lewis Comments on Extra Punches he Fired at KO’d Curtis Blaydes
By FCF Staff
Some may believe Derrick Lewis should have let his win on Saturday be a walk-off knockout. But, following his victory at UFC Vegas 19, Lewis explained why he hit a stiff Curtis Blaydes with extra punches.
Lewis … Read More
Report: Gregor Gillespie – Brad Riddell Fight Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added a compelling, lightweight fight to its March schedule, as it’s being reported Brad Riddell will take on Gregor Gillespie.
The fight will be part of the UFC’s March 20th card, which will take … Read More
Curtis Blaydes is Prepared to “Clean Out” HW Division if Needed
By FCF Staff
Curtis Blaydes has made it clear he wants to fight for the UFC’s heavyweight title sooner than later. But, if the powerful wrestler needs to take out more contenders before that happens, he’s prepared to do so.… Read More
LFA 100 to Feature Flyweight Championship Fight
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will host its historic LFA 100 event in the state of Kansas. The main event of LFA 100 will feature a flyweight world title … Read More
Report: Pedro Munhoz – Jimmie Rivera Rematch Rebooked
By FCF Staff
After having their rematch postponed this past weekend, it’s being reported that a bout between Jimmie Rivera and Pedro Munhoz has been rebooked.
The bantamweight contenders were supposed to fight at UFC 258 this past Saturday. But … Read More
Alistair Overeem Posts Statement, Reports Broken Nose Following TKO Loss
By FCF Staff
Following Alistair Overeem’s loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC Vegas 18, the legend is pointing to a broken hose he incurred in the fight, as a pivotal moment in the defeat .
Overeem faced Volkov in the … Read More
Cory Sandhagen: Title Shot For T.J. Dillashaw Would be “Disrespectful to The Sport”
By FCF Staff
Cory Sandhagen wants to fight for the bantamweight belt, after defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC Vegas 18, and he won’t be happy if T.J. Dillashaw cuts the line ahead of him.
Sandhagen devastated Edgar with a flying … Read More