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Conor McGregor Discusses Return, Reports April Likely
By FCF Staff
It looks like Conor McGregor’s much-discussed UFC return won’t take place in the first quarter of 2024.
For months now, there’s been persistent speculation and talk about when the former lightweight and featherweight champion will fight. In… Read More
Charles Oliveira Proclaims “I’m Next in Line” For Fight With Islam Makhachev
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following Islam Makhachev’s impressive victory at UFC 294, there’s been a lot of speculation about who will be next for the lightweight champ. But, according to the man who originally was supposed to fight Makhachev at the… Read More
Conor McGregor Suggests He’s Returning to USADA Testing Pool
By FCF Staff
It’s still not clear if and when Conor McGregor will compete in the Octagon again. But, recently the polarizing star hinted that he’s set to clear one of the hurdles for his return.
Early in 2023, the… Read More
Conor McGregor Receives Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has added another accomplishment to his martial arts resume, as the former UFC champ has been awarded his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
The 35-year-old announced the news recently on his Instagram account and shared the… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor Now Skeptical About Fighting in 2023
By FCF Staff
For months now, many have been questioning whether Conor McGregor will compete this year, and now the star says it’s unlikely.
Due to McGregor’s status with USADA, whereby, a fighter is required to be tested for six… Read More
Conor McGregor Says Michael Chandler Fight’s Next, Justin Gaethje & Nate Diaz to Follow
By FCF Staff
Although there’s been considerable speculation as to whether Conor McGregor will fight Michael Chandler, and if he’ll do so this year, the star says the fight is happening in December.
McGregor was in attendance for Saturday’s boxing… Read More
UFC 291: Justin Gaethje Takes BMF Title With Head Kick
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje has secured the UFC’s BMF title, and the lightweight contender did so in electrifying fashion.
Gaethje faced Dustin Poirier for the ceremonial belt in the headliner of UFC 291, and finished the fight with a… Read More
Stephen Thompson Posts Statement Following Cancellation of Michel Pereira Bout
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson has shared out a statement, in which the welterweight’s outlined why he and his camp have declined to fight Michel Pereira tonight, after the latter missed weight Friday.
Pereira came in several pounds over the… Read More
Dana White: Conor McGregor Could Fight in 2023, Despite Current USADA Testing Pool Status
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor reportedly still hasn’t re-entered USADA’s drug testing program, UFC President Dana White says the controversial star could still compete this year.
McGregor was expected to fight fellow TUF coach, Michael Chandler, sometime in 2023.… Read More
Michael Chandler Still Expects to Battle Conor McGregor “Within The Next Six Months”
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler has expressed some frustration over the fact he has no set date for an expected fight with Conor McGregor. But, he remains confident the tilt will happen inside of six months.
The stars coached opposite… Read More
Michael Chandler Calls Out Conor McGregor Over USADA Situation
By FCF Staff
As the MMA world continues to speculate as to if and when Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will indeed fight, the latter has called out his fellow TUF coach.
McGregor has yet to compete since July, 2021,… Read More
Dana White Comments on Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Status
By FCF Staff
Recently, it started looking like the MMA world would receive an official date soon for the planned fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. But, this past weekend, Dana White seemed to admit the UFC is having… Read More
Justin Gaethje Discusses Possible Timeline for Retirement
By FCF Staff
It sounds like Justin Gaethje doesn’t plan on hanging up the gloves in the short-term future. But, the decorated and entertaining fighter is thinking about when he should exit the sport.
The 34-year-old Gaethje is preparing for… Read More
Matt Brown Blasts Conor McGregor: “At This Point He’s a Bum”
By FCF Staff
Matt Brown won’t deny that Conor McGregor has accomplished amazing and historic things during his career. But, the rugged veteran believes McGregor’s best days are far, far behind him.
McGregor is expected to return to the Octagon… Read More
Urijah Faber Outlines Why He’s “Leaning Toward” Conor McGregor to Beat Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Despite Conor McGregor’s run of setbacks, which includes incurring a devastating injury, Urijah Faber believes the star will likely be victorious in his comeback fight.
McGregor is expected to face Michael Chandler later this year, who he… Read More
USADA Reports Conor McGregor Expected to Re-enter Drug Testing Pool “Immediately”
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been speculation as to when Conor McGregor will re-enter USADA’s drug testing pool, but it looks like the star will do so, soon.
McGregor is expected to fight fellow, TUF 30 coach Michael Chandler later… Read More
Grant Dawson Will be “Shocked” if Conor McGregor Fights Michael Chandler in 2023
By FCF Staff
Promotions for the 30th season of “The Ultimate Fighter” and a planned fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are well underway. But, recently Grant Dawson outlined why he’ll be stunned if the fight actually goes down.… Read More
Conor McGregor Wishing For “Consistency” in Schedule, Hopes to Fight Twice in 2023
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Conor McGregor doesn’t expect to return to the Octagon until late summer, the former UFC champ is hoping to fight twice in 2023.
McGregor recently completed filming the 31st season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, in which… Read More
Conor McGregor & Michael Chandler to Coach TUF 31
By FCF Staff
Recently, Conor McGregor reported he had been asked to coach the next season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, and now the UFC’s announced he will coach opposite of Michael Chandler.
On Saturday, UFC President Dana White announced that… Read More
Michael Chandler Says UFC Also Wants Him to Battle Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the possibility of Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson coaching TUF and then fighting. But, according to Michael Chandler, there is still considerable interest in him facing McGregor.
Several days… Read More