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Daniel Cormier Believes Conor McGregor is “Ready” to Fight Tony Ferguson, After Latter’s Latest Win
By FCF Staff
It’s still not clear who Conor McGregor is going to fight next, but Daniel Cormier believes the lightweight champ is now “ready” to face Tony Ferguson, following the latter’s win at UFC 216.
Ferguson secured the interim… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Striking Coach Weighs-In on Potential Bout With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
One of the key members of Conor McGregor’s camp acknowledges that Tony Ferguson is an aggressive and tough fighter, but he doesn’t believe the new interim champ is much of a threat to the Irish star.
McGregor’s… Read More
Tony Ferguson Tells Conor McGregor “to Walk Away” From The 155 Title, And “Nobody Will Get Hurt”
By FCF Staff
Now that Tony Ferguson is the interim lightweight champion, it looks like “El Cucuy” is focusing all of his attention on Conor McGregor, and the Irish star’s 155 belt.
Ferguson submitted Kevin Lee in the third round… Read More
Conor McGregor Say Lightweight Title “Means Something to me”, Vows to Defend It
By FCF Staff
Some observers have questioned if Conor McGregor is focused on big paying fights, rather than defending the UFC lightweight title against top contenders. But, amidst speculation that he will fight Nate Diaz for a third time, McGregor’s… Read More
Conor McGregor Weighs-In on Next Fight, Plans to Monitor “Energy” for Ferguson – Lee
By FCF Staff
There’s been a lot of speculation and talk regarding a third bout between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor in recent weeks, but it sounds like the latter could be open to other options as well.
Following McGregor’s… Read More
Tony Ferguson Responds to Rumored McGregor – Diaz III, “That B-tch Needs to Defend or Vacate” 155 Title
By FCF Staff
As talk regarding a third bout between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz continues to make the rounds, Tony Ferguson has blasted the lightweight champion and the rumored fight.
Ferguson is set to fight Kevin Lee for an… Read More
John Kavanagh Doubts Conor McGregor Fights Again in 2017
By FCF Staff
As speculation continues as to who Conor McGregor will fight next, the UFC champ’s head coach has reported, he doesn’t believe the star will compete again in 2017.
McGregor is coming off a stoppage loss to undefeated… Read More
Rizin FF: Tatsuya Kawajiri Aiming to Take Wild Card Slot For Bantamweight Tourney
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TOKYO Roppongi – September 1 st , RIZIN held a press conference in Tokyo at the RIZIN HQ to announce an addition to the Fukuoka event. Tatsuya Kawajiri will be fighting on the card to get himself… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Manager Discusses “Options” For UFC Champ, Says Star Wants Third Bout With Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen what’s next for Conor McGregor, following his loss to Floyd Mayweather last night, and a third fight with Nate Diaz remains on his list.
Leading up to Saturday’s bout, McGregor said he’s… Read More
Coach Says Anthony Pettis to Face Dustin Poirier at UFC Fight Night 120
By FCF Staff
The longtime coach of Anthony Pettis, Duke Roufus, has relayed that the former lightweight champ will fight Dustin Poirier.
Recently the Roufusport founder reported the news on his Instagram account. Pettis earned a decision win over Jim… Read More
TUF 26 Cast Announced
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced the cast for the 26th season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, which will crown the promotion’s inaugural, women’s flyweight champion.
The show, which will premiere Aug. 30 at 10pm ET / PT on FS 1,… Read More
Dana White Reports Conor McGregor Wants to Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov, in Russia
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear when and who Conor McGregor will fight next in the Octagon. But, according to Dana White, the Irish star wants to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the latter’s home country of Russia.
McGregor is preparing… Read More
Tony Ferguson Congratulates Conor McGregor, But Says Champ is “Holding Onto my Belt”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson has no issues with Conor McGregor stepping away from the UFC to box Floyd Mayweather, but the contender wants to keep the promotion’s 155 division moving.
Last week it was confirmed that McGregor will face… Read More
Dana White Outlines What UFC’s Involvement Will be in Mayweather vs. McGregor
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor remains under contract with the UFC, Dana White is reporting that the promotion will play no official role, leading up to the bout between Floyd Mayweather and McGregor.
On Wednesday it was announced that… Read More
Mark Henry Says Conor McGregor is “One of the Best Boxers I’ve Ever Seen”
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor has no pro boxing bouts on his resume, Mark Henry believes the UFC’s lightweight champ is one of the best pugilists he’s ever seen.
Recently McGregor confirmed that he’s reached an agreement with the… Read More
Dustin Poirier to Appeal Controversial No-Contest Result at UFC 211
By FCF Staff
As many expected would be the case, Dustin Poirier and his team are going to appeal the fighter’s no-contest result at UFC 211.
Poirier battled Eddie Alvarez at the event on Saturday. The fight was ruled a… Read More
UFC 211: Stipe Miocic Quickly Avenges Loss to Junior dos Santos
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 211, which saw Stipe Miocic take out Junior dos Santos in the opening round, with a flurry of punches.
Miocic defended the heavyweight title for a second time with the… Read More
UFC 211 Weigh-In Results: Stipe Miocic & Junior dos Santos Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the early weigh-in results for UFC 211, which will take place tomorrow in Dallas, Texas.
In the main event, heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic will take on Junior dos Santos. In the co-headliner, strawweight champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk… Read More
Conor McGregor And Dee Devlin Welcome Newborn Son, Conor Jack McGregor
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor and his girlfriend Dee Devlin have given birth to a baby boy, Conor Jack McGregor.
The couple’s son was born Friday night in Dublin according to a report… Read More
Fired up Nate Diaz Says He’s Not Interested in Fighting Conor McGregor Again
By FCF Staff
Following their second bout last August, both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz said they were up for a rubber match, but it looks like the latter’s changed his mind.
The rivals fought in the headliner of UFC… Read More