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Michael Chandler on Pressure to Beat Conor McGregor: “I Can’t Lose”
By FCF Staff
Some believe Conor McGregor is in a must-win situation at UFC 303. But, the man who will face him, Michael Chandler, also concedes he’s under considerable pressure to defeat the polarizing star.
After months of speculation regarding… Read More
Conor McGregor – Michael Chandler Fight Official For UFC 303
By FCF Staff
After months of discussion and speculation, the UFC has finally announced an official date for a fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
The decorated fighters were expected to battle in 2023, following their roles as opposing… Read More
Arman Tsarukyan Outlines Why Charles Oliveira Match-up is “Dream Fight”
By FCF Staff
Arman Tsarukyan has been campaigning for a rematch with Islam Makhachev. But, the surging lightweight contender is more than excited to be facing Charles Oliveira at UFC 300.
Tsarukyan has been booked to battle the former lightweight… Read More
Justin Gaethje Targeting Title Shot in Late 2024, Not Summer
By FCF Staff
If Justin Gaethje defeats Max Holloway this coming Saturday at UFC 300, it doesn’t sound like the BMF champ will be calling to fight Islam Makhachev next.
Following Gaethje’s memorable, knockout of Dustin Poirier last summer, many… Read More
Renato Moicano Outlines Why He Sees Conor McGregor Beating Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if and when Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler fight. But, if the two stars square off, Renato Moicano believes McGregor will likely return to the win column.
Following months of speculation regarding… Read More
Max Holloway “Can’t Wait” to Prove Doubters Wrong at UFC 300
By FCF Staff
As UFC 300 approaches, the consensus seems to be that Max Holloway will have a tough time taking the BMF title from Justin Gaethje. But, the former featherweight champ insists he’s going to prove his doubters wrong… Read More
Benoit Saint Denis: Staph Infection Resulted in “Worst Fight Week” For UFC 299
By FCF Staff
During the final days ahead of UFC 299, some observers questioned if Benoit Saint Denis could be battling a staph infection, and it turns out the answer was yes.
The French fighter showed up for fight week… Read More
Conor McGregor Says “It’s All Systems Go” For UFC Return This Summer
By FCF Staff
Not long ago, Dana White reported he didn’t expect Conor McGregor back in the Octagon until this fall, at the earliest. But, once again, the star is saying he will be back in action this summer.
After… Read More
Islam Makhachev Reports Fight With Leon Edwards Was Offered For UFC 300
By FCF Staff
In recent months, there was extensive talk and speculation regarding what fight would headline UFC 300, and Islam Makhachev’s reporting a fight between him and Leon Edwards was tabled.
Due to the hype surrounding the historic event,… Read More
UFC 299 Results: Sean O’Malley Avenges Loss to Marlon Vera With Dominant Performance
By FCF Staff
Sean O’Malley recorded a one-sided victory in his first title defense, and the bantamweight also avenged the only defeat on his record.
The rising star faced Marlon Vera in the headliner of UFC 299, and outscored the… Read More
UFC 299 Weigh-in Results: Sean O’Mally & Marlin Vera Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales ahead of UFC 299 tomorrow, and the card’s title fight is official.
In the headliner, bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley will look to avenge his 2020, stoppage loss to Marlon Vera.
The… Read More
Conor McGregor: UFC’s Aware He Wants Bouts With Michael Chandler & Nate Diaz in 2024
By FCF Staff
Dana White has said he’s not expecting to see Conor McGregor back in the Octagon until this fall, at the earliest. But, the polarizing star claims he’s still driving for a bout with Michael Chandler this summer,… Read More
Eddie Hearn Believes Conor McGregor Wants to Fight, Comments on Negotiations
By FCF Staff
As the MMA world continues to discuss and speculate about if and when Conor McGregor will return to the UFC, accomplished boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has shared his thoughts on the situation.
For months now, there’s been… Read More
Dana White is “Hoping” Conor McGregor – Michael Chandler Gets Booked in The Fall
By FCF Staff
Both Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have publicly declared they want to fight sooner than later, but it looks like the long-discussed bout will not take place this summer.
Since the two were announced as opposing coaches… Read More
Conor McGregor Proposes Fighting at UFC 300
By FCF Staff
Amidst widespread speculation regarding what fights could still be added to UFC 300, Conor McGregor has proposed competing at the historic event.
Several high-stakes, all-star bouts have been booked for UFC 300, but to date, the card’s… Read More
Justin Gaethje to Defend BMF Title Against Max Holloway
By FCF Staff
UFC 300 has received another compelling fight, as Justin Gaethje will look to defend the BMF title against former featherweight king, Max Holloway.
Gaethje (25-4) won the symbolic, BMF belt last July, when he knocked out Dustin… 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
Dana White Believes Conor McGregor’s Next Fight Will be “Figured Out Soon”
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks, Conor McGregor has made it clear he’s not happy about the fact his next bout has yet to be booked. More recently, however, UFC President Dana White reported talks are underway again regarding the… Read More
Fired up Conor McGregor Takes Aim at UFC Over Inactivity
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s still not clear when Conor McGregor will fight again, and the former UFC champ is clearly getting tired of the situation.
The decorated and controversial fighter hasn’t competed now since July, 2021, when he snapped his… Read More
Coach Says Conor McGregor’s Return Pushed Back Again
By FCF Staff
Not long ago, Conor McGregor said he was in talks to return to the Octagon this April. But, now it’s looking like the polarizing star may not fight again until next summer.
The former UFC lightweight and… Read More