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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

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

By Kelsey Mowatt

Kevin Lee’s return to the UFC last summer turned out to be a disastrous night for the former lightweight contender, and recently Lee provided some additional context as to why.

Following his decision win over Diego Sanchez … Read More

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Following the recent announcement that Alexander Volkanovski will battle Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, a date has been announced for the upcoming card.

Recently, UFC President Dana White confirmed that Volkanovski would fight Topuria in February. Since … Read More

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The UFC has booked two pivotal, lightweight fights for its upcoming card in Austin, as Beneil Dariush will battle Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will throw hands with Bobby Green.

Recently, UFC President Dana White announced via … Read More

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As it stands right now, Jon Jones remains ranked as the UFC’s number one, pound-for-pound fighter. But, according to Daniel Cormier, no one can argue that Islam Makhachev doesn’t hold that position following UFC 294.

Makhachev faced … Read More

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Islam Makhachev narrowly defeated Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year, but at UFC 294 on Saturday, the lightweight champ quickly took out the featherweight star.

Not long into the fight, Makhachev stunned Volkanovski badly with a left high … Read More

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UFC 294 has undergone another, significant change, as Kamaru Usman is replacing Paulo Costa for a battle with Khamzat Chimaev.

Recently, Costa reported that he underwent surgery on his elbow a few weeks ago, but that he … Read More

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It looks like the UFC has booked a pivotal match-up in the lightweight division, as it’s being reported that Magomed Ankalaev will battle Johnny Walker next.

The match-up will reportedly go down at the UFC’s October 21st … Read More

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Amanda Nunes has ended her storied career following a dominant victory over Irene Aldana on Saturday night.

The Brazilian star worked her way to a one-sided, decision win over Aldana to retain the bantamweight title at UFC … Read More

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The weigh-ins are over for UFC 289, and all of the fights are proceeding.

In the main event, Amanda Nunes will look to defend the bantamweight title against Irene Aldana.

The main card will also feature a … Read More

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UFC 288 has picked up a pivotal, short-notice fight, as welterweights Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad have agreed to fight at the upcoming card.

The May 6th event recently lost its original co-headliner, as Charles Oliveira was … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

It remains to be seen if Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will fight again. But, it’s clear Gaethje believes a rematch with Poirier makes a lot of sense.

Ever since Gaethje outstruck rising lightweight contender, Rafael Fiziev, … Read More

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Following their memorable clash at UFC 284, there’s been no shortage of talk about a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. But, it seems clear that UFC President Dana White isn’t thinking about having the champs … Read More

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As expected would be the case, the UFC has confirmed that former welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman, will face current champ, Leon Edwards, next. In addition, the promotion has announced a bout between lightweight contenders, Justin Gaethje and … Read More

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Main Card:

Islam Makhachev def. Charles Oliveira via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:16

Aljamain Sterling def. T.J. Dillashaw via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:44

Sean O’Malley def. Petr Yan via split decision (28-29, 29-28, … Read More

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PFL CONGRATULATES HOMEGROWN STAR KAYLA HARRISON ON ESPYS NOMINATION AS BEST MMA FIGHTER

Two-time PFL World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist is only female nominated in category

NEW YORK (June 29, 2022) – The Professional Fighters … Read More

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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

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UFC 274 Weigh In Results:

Charles Oliveira (155.5)* vs. Justin Gaethje (155)

Rose Namajunas (115) vs. Carla Esparza (115)

Michael Chandler (156) vs. Tony Ferguson (155.5)

Mauricio Rua (205.5) vs. Ovince Saint Preux (205)

Donald Cerrone (155.5) … Read More

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Conor McGregor is coming off back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier, but that hasn’t stopped the polarizing star from calling for a title shot.

The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champ continues to recover from the broken leg … Read More