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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
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
Justin Gaethje Says Dana White’s to Blame For Unclear, Lightweight Title Picture
By FCF Staff
As it stands right now, it’s not clear who will battle for the UFC’s lightweight title next, and Justin Gaethje says Dana White’s to blame.
Following UFC 257, which saw Dustin Poirier take out Conor McGregor and Michael… Read More
Dan Hooker Confirms He’s Not Retiring
By FCF Staff
Following Dan Hooker’s loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 257, he prompted speculation that he might be retiring, after taking off his gloves in the cage. But, the lightweight contender’ confirmed he’s not wrapping up his career.… Read More
Dustin Poirier Would “Step Back” For Michael Chandler – Charles Oliveira Fight
By FCF Staff
Following Dustin Poirier’s stoppage win over Conor McGregor last month, the former interim lightweight champ shot down the idea of fighting Michael Chandler next. Now ‘The Diamond’ is reporting that he would step back to face the… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Believes Conor McGregor Needs to be “Reborn”
By FCF Staff
Like a lot of people, Georges St-Pierre was surprised to see Conor McGregor get finished at UFC 257, and the legend has some advice for the former champ.
McGregor faced Dustin Poirier in the card’s main event,… Read More
Charles Oliveira Congratulates Dustin Poirier, Calls For Match-up
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira has congratulated Dustin Poirier for his memorable win over Conor McGregor at UFC 257, and ‘do Bronx’ has also made it clear he wants to fight the lightweight.
After Poirier stopped McGregor in the second… Read More
Dustin Poirier Can “Guarantee” He’s Not Fighting Michael Chandler Next
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler made the most of his Octagon debut at UFC 257, by quickly finishing Dan Hooker. But, following Dustin Poirier’s electrifying win over Conor McGregor, ‘The Diamond’ dismissed the possibility of fighting Chandler next.
Heading into… Read More
Conor McGregor Plans to “Regroup”, “go Again”, Following Crushing Loss
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor’s quest to reclaim the UFC’s lightweight title suffered a major setback on Saturday night, the star says he’ll be back.
McGregor faced Dustin Poirier in the headliner of UFC 257, and the latter avenged… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor Facing Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
As Conor McGregor gets set to battle Dustin Poirier for a second time at UFC 257 this Saturday, it’s being reported that the decorated fighter is being sued.
The former UFC champ, who hasn’t fought since January,… Read More
Conor McGregor Proposes Lightweight Title Fight With Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has repeatedly said that he wants to face Nate Diaz in a rubber match at some juncture. As McGregor gets set to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, the star’s proposed that the trilogy fight… 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
Gilbert Burns: “People Underestimate” Conor McGregor’s Grappling
By FCF Staff
The consensus is that Conor McGregor’s grappling is the weakest part of his game. But, Gilbert Burns believes fans and observers underestimate the star’s ground skills.
All four of McGregor’s losses to date have come via submission,… Read More
Michael Chandler Admits Dan Hooker Wasn’t on “The Highest Run of The Radar”
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler is booked to fight Dan Hooker at UFC 257 later this month, but the former Bellator champ admits he wasn’t initially, expecting to face the contender.
Recently it was announced that Chandler will battle Hooker… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Thought Conor McGregor Would be “Mentally Tougher”
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor and some of his supporters have argued the star provided Khabib Nurmagomedov a solid test at UFC 229, the undefeated fighter has a very different take.
The rivals fought in October, 2018, and Nurmagomedov submitted the… Read More
Conor McGregor Saves SBG Affiliate From Shutting Down
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is making headlines weeks out from his next bout, on account of his generosity.
Recently SBG Portarlington in County Laois, Ireland, reported that thanks to financial assistance from the UFC star, the gym will be able… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor – Dustin Poirier 2 Official
By FCF Staff
The UFC has been working on signing a rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier and it looks like the much-discussed bout is finally official.
Several weeks ago, McGregor challenged Poirier to a charity match in Ireland… Read More
Conor McGregor Says He’s Committed to Lightweight Run in 2021
By FCF Staff
As Conor McGregor gets set to fight Dustin Poirier in an expected, rematch, the star’s reporting he is committed to making a title run at 155 pounds next year.
The former featherweight and lightweight champ is expected… Read More
Ian Machado Garry Calls on Colby Covington to “Sign The Contract”
By FCF Staff
After feuding with Colby Covington via social media and interviews for weeks, Ian Machado Garry says he’s agreed to fight the polarizing fighter.
Recently, Garry reported via Instagram that the UFC has offered him a bout with… Read More
Dominick Reyes Provides Positive Update on Health
By FCF Staff
After going throughout 2023 without fighting, it looks like we may see Dominick Reyes back in the Octagon before the year is up.
The former, light heavyweight challenger hasn’t competed since November, 2022, when he was knocked… Read More