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Michael Chandler versus Tony Ferguson set for UFC 274
By FCF Staff
According to MMAFighting, Michael Chandler versus Tony Ferguson is set for UFC 274, which is scheduled for May 7th. Bout will be contested at lightweight. Location will be at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Both… Read More
Al Iaquinta Says Fighting Days Are Likely Done, Following UFC 268 Loss
By FCF Staff
After incurring his third straight loss at UFC 268, former title challenger Al Iaquinta believes his memorable fighting career is likely over.
The 34-year-old fighter faced Bobby Green at the recent event, and was stopped in the opening… Read More
UFC 268: Kamaru Usman Outscores Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 268, which saw Kamaru Usman defend the welterweight title, by outscoring Colby Covington for the decision win.
The card also saw Rose Namajunas defend the strawweight championship, by recording a split… Read More
UFC 268 Weigh-in Results: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington 2 Official
By FCF Staff
UFC 268 is taking place Saturday at New York City’s historic, Madison Square Garden, and the card’s title fights are proceeding.
Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and rival Colby Covington made weight this morning for their rematch, as… Read More
Dana White Discusses Tony Ferguson’s Future, Believes ‘El Cucuy’ Remains Elite Fighter
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson has lost three straight bouts, and will 38 next in February, Dana White believes ‘El Cucuy’ remains a top lightweight.
Ferguson (25-6) put together a 12-fight winning streak from 2013 through 2019, and established… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Comments on Offer to Fight Georges St-Pierre, Why he Turned it Down
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC did table an offer to Khabib Nurmagomedov for a long-discussed, super fight with Georges St-Pierre. But, a showdown with his fellow legend, clearly isn’t something that’s going to bring Nurmagomedov out of… Read More
Fired up Tony Ferguson Announces “It Ain’t Over Yet”
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson has lost three straight fights, at the age of 37, ‘El Cucuy’s’ announced he has not intention of retiring.
The former interim lightweight champ took on Beneil Dariush at UFC 262 this past… Read More
Dana White Notes “Time Gets us All”, While Discussing Tony Ferguson’s Latest Loss
By FCF Staff
Dana White isn’t calling for Tony Ferguson to retire, following his third straight defeat at UFC 262. But, the UFC President did acknowledge the 37-year-old’s best days are likely behind him.
Ferguson took on lightweight contender Beneil… Read More
Luke Rockhold: Khabib Nurmagomedov Wants to Follow His Dad’s “Footsteps”, Become “Coach of The Year”
By FCF Staff
Now that Khabib Nurmagomedov has retired, Luke Rockhold’s reporting his friend wants to create a legacy in coaching, just like his father, Abdulmanap.
Prior to his tragic passing last year, on account of complications stemming from COVID-19,… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Returning to The Cage Was Never Considered
By FCF Staff
For weeks, Dana White reported he was hopeful he could convince Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again. But, the undefeated, retired star says walking back from his retirement was never an option.
Nurmagomedov shocked many throughout the MMA… Read More
Report: Tony Ferguson to Fight Beneil Dariush Next
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that Tony Ferguson’s path back to the win column, will need to go through Beneil Dariush.
The 37-year-old Ferguson (25-5) is coming off consecutive losses to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira, after winning 12… Read More
Islam Makhachev Hopes to “Help” Tony Ferguson Retire
By FCF Staff
After extending his winning streak to seven at UFC 259, Islam Makhachev is hoping to be the last man Tony Ferguson faces in the Octagon.
Makhachev took on Drew Dober on Saturday night and submitted the dangerous… Read More
Tony Ferguson Thanks Legendary Boxing Coach Freddie Roach
By FCF Staff
Following a 2020 campaign which saw Tony Ferguson drop back-to-back bouts for the first time in his career, ‘El Cucuy’ has headed to the renowned Wild Card boxing gym.
Ferguson, who is coming off a decision loss… Read More
Kevin Lee: Tony Ferguson Rematch “Makes Sense From All Angles”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee fight next. But, the latter believes a rematch with ‘El Cucuy’ is the fight to make.
Lee faced Ferguson for the UFC’s interim lightweight title back… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes Dustin Poirier “Deserves to be Champion”
By FCF Staff
After Dustin Poirier took out Conor McGregor at UFC 257 last month, he proclaimed he’s the uncrowned champ, and Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t disagree.
Although Nurmagomedov announced he was retiring back in October, the UFC has yet to… Read More
Tony Ferguson Tells “Casual” Nate Diaz to “Sit Down”
By FCF Staff
Recently Nate Diaz issued a challenge to the UFC’s welterweight division, and that prompted a fiery response from former interim lightweight champ, Tony Ferguson.
Diaz, who hasn’t fought since November, 2019, when he lost to Jorge Masvidal,… Read More
UFC 257: Will Conor McGregor Move to 2-0 Against Dustin Poirier?
Although Dustin Poirier is widely regarded to be one of the game’s top lightweights, he’s a fair-sized underdog, heading into his rematch with Conor McGregor.
The first Poirier – McGregor tilt
Poirier and McGregor battled for the first time at… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Has no “Thoughts About Preparing” For a Fight, Following Meeting With Dana White
By FCF Staff
Recently Dana White said Khabib Nurmagomedov told him he might end his retirement, if one of the UFC’s top lightweights, does something special in their next fight. But, in an interview the lightweight champ has done since… Read More
(Updated) Dana White to Announce Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Decision at UFC on ABC 1
By FCF Staff
After meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov Friday to discuss whether he’ll fight again, Dana White’s announced he’ll announce the star’s decision during the UFC on ABC 1 broadcast.
Following the meeting, White posted a video on Instagram, in… Read More
Dana White: Poirier – McGregor 2 Won’t be For Title, no Matter What
By FCF Staff
Dana White is planning to meet with Khabib Nurmagomedov soon, in an effort to convince him to fight one more time. But, even if his bid to have the champ end his retirement fails, White says… Read More