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UFC Announces Edwards vs. Usman III, Gaethje vs. Fiziev
By FCF Staff
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
UFC Fight Night July 9th Results
By FCF Staff
Main Card:
Rafael Fiziev def. Rafael dos Anjos via knockout (punches) – Round 5, 0:18
Caio Borralho def. Armen Petrosyan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Said Nurmagomedov def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via unanimous decision (30-27,… Read More
UFC 272 Results
By FCF Staff
UFC 272 Main Card Results:
Welterweight:
Colby Covington def. Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-44, 50-45)
Catchweight(160):
Rafael dos Anjos def. Renato Moicano via unanimous decision (49-45, 50-44, 49-44)
Featherweight:
Bryce Mitchell def. Edson Barboza via… Read More
UFC 272 Weigh In Results
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UFC Fight Night 201 gets a new main event
By FCF Staff
According to MMAJunkie , Jamahal Hill versus Johnny Walker has been promoted to the main event of the UFC’s February 19th event. Bout will be contested at light heavyweight(205lbs)and be bumped up from three rounds to five rounds.… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes “Lucky Punch” is Dan Hooker’s Only Chance Against Islam Makhachev
By FCF Staff
While Khabib Nurmagomedov acknowledges that Dan Hooker is going to present a test for Islam Makhachev, he sounds more than confident his longtime teammate will win.
Recently it was reported that Hooker has stepped in to fight… Read More
Dana White Says Only an “Idiot” Would Have Booked Nick Diaz to Fight Kamaru Usman Next
By FCF Staff
Recently Nick Diaz made it clear he’s not happy about the UFC’s decision to have him fight Robbie Lawler, and argued he should be fighting Kamaru Usman next. Since then, Dana White hasn’t held back, in blasting… Read More
Dustin Poirier Believes Islam Makhachev, Not Charles Oliveira, Likely Toughest Challenge
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira is the UFC’s reigning, lightweight champ, and has done nothing but win since 2017. But, Dustin Poirier believes his toughest test right now in the division, would likely be Islam Makhachev.
On account of Poirier’s… Read More
Kevin Lee Says Kamaru Usman’s Recent Win Behind Decision to Make Welterweight Return
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee’s initial move to welterweight didn’t go according to plan. But, after seeing Kamaru Usman put away Jorge Masvidal earlier this year, the fighters says he decided a return to welterweight was in order.
Lee has… Read More
Paul Felder Announces Retirement: “It’s Time”
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Paul Felder had talked about hanging up the gloves in the past. But, on Saturday’s broadcast for UFC Vegas 27, the lightweight contender announced he is retiring from fighting.
After Felder lost via split decision to Dan… Read More
Leon Edwards Announces Belal Muhammad is “Stepping Up”
By FCF Staff
After another scheduled fight with Khamzat Chimaev has fallen through, Leon Edwards has announced that Belal Muhammad has agreed to fight him.
Edwards for was scheduled to face Chimaev on March 13th. But, the latter cannot compete due… Read More
Dana White Comments on Dustin Poirier – Conor McGregor 3, Lightweight Title Picture
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been extensive speculation regarding whether a third bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will be for the UFC’s lightweight title. But, as it stands right now, it doesn’t look like that’s going to be… Read More
Leon Edwards – Khamzat Chimaev Fight Booked For The Third Time
By FCF Staff
After two previous bookings for a Leon Edwards – Khamzat Chimaev fight fell through due to COVID-19, it’s being reported the match-up has been scheduled again.
The two were originally booked to fight on December 19th, but… Read More
Kevin Holland Offers to Fight Leon Edwards
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Khamzat Chimaev has withdrawn from a January 20 bout with Leon Edwards, Kevin Holland has offered to fight ‘Rocky’.
Recently it was reported that Chimaev has dropped out of the card’s headliner, due… Read More
Report: Michael Chiesa & Neil Magny Have Agreed to Fight
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that Neil Magny and Michael Chiesa have agreed to fight, and that the welterweights will do so in less than a month.
The contenders have reportedly agreed to fight at the UFC’s January 20th… Read More
Report: Leon Edwards Out of Khamzat Chimaev Fight Due to COVID-19
By FCF Staff
It looks like Leon Edwards will unfortunately, not fight in 2020, as it’s being reported the welterweight has contracted COVID-19 and cannot fight Khamzat Chimaev later this month as a result.
Edwards (18-3) hasn’t fought since July,… Read More
Report: Islam Makhachev Out of UFC Vegas 14 Headliner
By FCF Staff
A fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev has been canceled again, as it’s being reported that the latter has withdrawn from UFC Vegas 14.
Makhachev was scheduled to fight dos Anjos in the November 14th,… Read More
Dana White Announces Leon Edwards – Khamzat Chimaev Fight
By FCF Staff
Following the recent news that Leon Edwards had been removed from the UFC’s welterweight ranks due to inactivity, Dana White’s announced the contender will face rising star, Khamzat Chimaev next.
During a recent episode of ‘The Jim… Read More
Michael Chandler on Why It’s a “No” on Fighting Islam Makhachev at UFC 254
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler is in Abu Dhabi this week and is prepared to step into the main event if need be, but the decorated lightweight isn’t interested in facing Islam Makhachev.
After the former Bellator champ recently signed with… Read More
Leon Edwards Calls Out “Tree Stump” Gilbert Burns For New, UFC 256 Headliner
By FCF Staff
Following the news that the December 12th, Kamaru Usman – Gilbert Burns fight has been postponed, Leon Edwards has challenged ‘Durinho’ to battle at the event.
Burns was scheduled to fight the welterweight champ at UFC 256,… Read More