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Dana White Says Conor McGregor is “Fired up” to Make Another Title Run
By FCF Staff
It’s still not known when or who Conor McGregor will fight next, but Dana White says the star is eager to return to the cage and to make another championship run.
McGregor is still waiting to see… Read More
Donald Cerrone is “Pretty Sure” He’ll be Fighting Conor McGregor in Coming Months
By FCF Staff
Although Donald Cerrone is booked to fight rising lightweight Alex Hernandez next, it looks like “Cowboy” believes he’ll face Conor McGregor sometime next year.
Cerrone started campaigning for a fight with the former lightweight champ after he… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Father Says Son Would Fight Conor McGregor in Boxing Match
By FCF Staff
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dominant, submission win over Conor McGregor last month, the UFC champ’s father is reporting his son would face McGregor again…but in a boxing match.
Although McGregor reportedly asked the UFC for an immediate rematch… Read More
Conor McGregor Opens as Slight Favorite Over Donald Cerrone
The next chapter in the story of MMA former champion Conor McGregor looks like it could be set. While a date and venue are yet to be determined, hopefully the highly awaited fight between McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone becomes… Read More
Donald Cerrone Reports He’s “Waiting” on Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone has been talking about returning to the lightweight division for some time, and now “Cowboy” has claimed he’s “waiting” on former 155 champ, Conor McGregor for a potential match-up.
Cerrone, who is coming off a… Read More
Daniel Cormier Calls For Khabib Nurmagomedov – Georges St-Pierre Bout
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has said in the past that he wants to fight Georges St-Pierre, and the lightweight champ’s teammate, Daniel Cormier, is also pushing for that bout.
Following Nurmagomedov’s submission win over Conor McGregor at UFC 229… Read More
Artem Lobov Outlines Why Conor McGregor Should Get Immediate Rematch With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who the UFC taps to face Khabib Nurmagomedov next, but Conor McGregor’s teammate, Artem Lobov, believes the former champ deserves an immediate rematch.
McGregor faced Nurmagomedov in the headliner of UFC 229… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager Slams Conor McGregor in Response to Star’s Recent Statement
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s extensive statement regarding his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, the latter’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has blasted the star.
Recently, Abdelazzi shared out the statement below (warning: explicit language) via Instagram. Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor… Read More
Conor McGregor Releases Lengthy Statement Regarding Loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov And Next Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov earlier this month at UFC 229, the superstar has shared his thoughts on the fight, and his next bout.
McGregor, who was forced to tap-out to a fourth round,… Read More
Anderson Silva Calls For 180 Pound, Catch-Weight Bout With Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks, both Conor McGregor and Anderson Silva have expressed an interest in fighting one another, and now, the latter’s calling for the two to fight at 180 pounds.
Prior to McGregor’s submission loss to Khabib… Read More
Dana White Reports, as a “Fan”, he Wants to See Khabib Nurmagomedov – Tony Ferguson Next
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Khabib Nurmagomedov faces next, but recently Dana White admitted that as a ‘fan’, he hopes to see the lightweight champ face Tony Ferguson.
Although Nurmagomedov dominated much of his UFC 229… Read More
Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Uncle Claims Champ Wants to Fight Tony Ferguson, Not Conor McGregor, & Retire
By FCF Staff
Since Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor at UFC 229 earlier this month, there’s been extensive speculation as to whether an immediate rematch will be tabled. But, in a recent interview Nurmagomedov’s uncle gave, the lightweight champ is… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Praises Legacy of Khabib Nurmagomedov, While Repeating Interest in Fighting Champ
By FCF Staff
Georges St-Pierre doesn’t believe the UFC will sign off on a bout with him and Khabib Nurmagomedov. But the legend sounds even more interested in facing the lightweight champ, following Nurmagomedov’s win over Conor McGregor at UFC… Read More
Bellator’s Scott Coker Distances Promotion From 50 Cent’s Comments to Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Recently 50 Cent caused a stir by offering Khabib Nurmagomedov $2 million dollars to sign with Bellator, but the promotion’s president, Scott Coker, has distanced himself from the rapper’s actions.
The star recently made the offer to… Read More
Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Father Plans to be “Hard” on Son For Starting Post-Fight Brawl
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen what kind of disciplinary action the Nevada State Athletic Commission imposes on Khabib Nurmagomedov.But, it appears the UFC champ’s father intends to be “hard” on his son.
Moments after Nurmagomedov submitted Conor… Read More
Mother Reports Conor McGregor Donated €10,000 to Help With Son’s Medical Bills
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has been in the headlines recently, due to his upcoming bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the star’s in the news today as a result of his charity.
Recently Grainne McCullough tweeted out the image below, after… Read More
Alexander Volkov Explains Why He’s Okay With Brock Lesnar Getting a Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although Alexander Volkov has moved into the UFC’s heavyweight title shot mix, the Russian has no issues with the promotion’s decision to have Brock Lesnar challenge champ, Daniel Cormier.
Volkov has gone 4-0 now since he joined… Read More
Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Jordan Burroughs, Denies Training With Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Following rumors that Jordan Burroughs is helping Conor McGregor prepare for his October 6th bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the decorated wrestler has denied that’s the case.
Recently the Olympic Gold Medal winner posted the comments… Read More
Randy Couture Heaps Praise on Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Randy Couture became one of the greatest fighters who ever lived, largely due to his grappling abilities, and “The Natural’s” a big fan of another renowned grappler, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has gone 26-0 to date in professional… Read More
Conor McGregor Says Middleweight Fight With Michael Chandler is Set
By FCF Staff
As Conor McGregor recently said he would, the former UFC champion has announced his next fight: a bout with Michael Chandler, and according to McGregor, it will be at middleweight.
McGregor was expected to fight Chandler in… Read More