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Dan Ige Says Fight With ‘The Korean Zombie’ “Makes Sense”
By FCF Staff
After recording an electrifying, knockout win over Gavin Tucker, Dan Ige is calling for a fight with Chan Sung Jung.
Ige returned to the win column at the UFC’s March 13th card, by quickly taking Tucker out … Read More
Report: Tyron Woodley to Fight Vicente Luque Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley will look to end his three-fight winning streak against Vicente Luque next.
Since Woodley (19-6-1) lost the belt to Kamaru Usman in March, 2019, he has also been defeated … Read More
A.J. McKee is Looking to Make “Floyd Money” in Future Contracts
By FCF Staff
A.J. McKee is close to completing his current contract with Bellator, and the rising star hopes to do so having one the featherweight title and grand prix.
The 25-year-old, undefeated fighter submitted Darrion Caldwell in November to … Read More
Chan Sung Jung Calls For Fight With Zabit Magomedsharipov
By FCF Staff
After coming up short in his fight with Brian Ortega, Chan Sung Jung is hoping to secure a bout with Zabit Magomedsharipov.
Jung had his two-fight winning streak ended by Ortega in October, as the latter outscored … Read More
Chan Sung Jung Posts Statement, Says he Doesn’t Recall Rounds 3,4 & 5
By FCF Staff
Following his loss to Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Island 6 Saturday, Chan Sung Jung is reporting he doesn’t recall more than half of the fight.
Jung, who lost the bout via a clear cut decision, was … Read More
UFC Fight Island 6 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales in preparation for Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 6 card, and all of the scheduled bouts are moving forward.
In the main event, Chan Sung Jung will battle fellow featherweight contender, Brian … Read More
Alexander Volkanovski: Third Fight With Max Holloway “Doesn’t Really Make Sense”
By FCF Staff
On account of how close their second bout was, there have been calls for a third fight between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski. But, the UFC’s featherweight champ says it’s time to move on.
Volkanovki faced Holloway … Read More
Chan Sung Jung Says He’ll “Finish” “Shameful” Champ Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
Following Alexander Volkanovski’s razor-thin, and some say controversial, win over Max Holloway at UFC 251, Chan Sung Jung was quick to blast the featherweight champ.
Volkanovski faced Holloway for the second time on Saturday, and emerged with … Read More
Frankie Edgar Talks Timeline For Bantamweight Debut
By FCF Staff
After having his planned, bantamweight debut sidelined by a stoppage loss to Chan Sung Jung, Frankie Edgar has outlined a timeline for his next bout.
The former featherweight champ was supposed to make his 135 debut against … Read More
Cory Sandhagen Discusses Top Choices For Next Bout, Following UFC Raleigh Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Now that Cory Sandhagen is officially, no longer fight Frankie Edgar on January 25th, the rising bantamweight has begun campaigning for his next fight.
Sandhagen was originally booked to fight Edgar at UFC Raleigh. But, the latter … Read More
Chan Sung Jung Takes Swing at UFC’s Latest Rankings
By FCF Staff
After taking out Frankie Edgar at UFC Busan earlier this month, Chan Sung Jung has moved up the UFC’s featherweight ranks. But, evidently, “The Korean Zombie” doesn’t believe he was voted into the right slot.
Jung rocked … Read More
Cory Sanderson Takes Verbal Jab at Henry Cejudo, Following UFC Raleigh Removal
By FCF Staff
Now that Cory Sandhagen has officially been removed from next month’s UFC Raleigh, the rising bantamweight is asking fans for feedback on who should be his next opponent. While doing so, the 27-year-old has taken a poke … Read More
UFC Busan: Frankie Edgar Comments on First Round Loss to Chan Sung Jung
By FCF Staff
Following Frankie Edgar’s loss to Chan Sung Jung at UFC Busan, the former lightweight champ has shared out a statement.
Edgar faced Jung in the card’s main event, and was stopped by “The Korean Zombie” in the … Read More
UFC Busan: Frankie Edgar Says He’s Still Targeting Title Run at 135
By FCF Staff
Due to Frankie Edgar’s decision to fight featherweight contender Chan Sung Jung tomorrow at UFC Busan, there’s been speculation whether he still intends to make a run at 135. But, more recently, the former lightweight champ clarified … Read More
UFC Busan: Frankie Edgar is “Absolutely” Interested in Fighting Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar has been planning to make a move to the bantamweight division. But, it looks like the star would put those plans on hold, if the opportunity arises to fight the UFC’s new featherweight champ, Alexander … Read More
Two UFC 245 Fight Preview & Predictions
UFC 245 is just around the corner so we’ll get a handful of MMA Christmas presents early this year. On December 14th, Dana White plays Santa, gifting us a fight card with Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington, Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski, … Read More
UFC Busan: Frankie Edgar is Stepping up to Fight Chan Sung Jung
By FCF Staff
Following Brian Ortega’s recent announcement that a knee injury has pulled him from a November 21st bout with Chan Sung Jung, Frankie Edgar’s stepped up to take the fight.
Ortega was supposed to face the featherweight Jung … Read More
LFA Announces Broadcasting Deal With UFC Fight Pass
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UFC FIGHT PASS® , the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, and Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) today announced a multi-year streaming agreement in which UFC FIGHT PASS will serve as the exclusive global streaming provider … Read More
Report: Max Holloway – Frankie Edgar Bout Close to Being Set
By FCF Staff
Although Alexander Volkanovski is coming off a win over Jose Aldo last weekend, it looks like the legendary Frankie Edgar will challenge UFC 145 champ, Max Holloway next.
According to a recent report from ESPN, the UFC … Read More
UFC 236: Dustin Poirier Plans to “Shock The World”
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier is aware that he’s the underdog heading into his bout tonight with Max Holloway, and “The Diamond” intends to “shock the world” at UFC 236.
Poirier will face the featherweight champ in the headliner of … Read More