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UFC 229: Al Iaquinta Weighs-In on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Al Iaquinta came up short against Khabib Nurmagomedov this past April at UFC 223, and it doesn’t sound like he thinks Conor McGregor will defeat the lightweight champ either.
Iaquinta was moved into the UFC 223 main… Read More
Conor McGregor Reacts to Jose Aldo’s Pivotal Win at UFC on FOX 30
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor ended Jose Aldo’s remarkable reign as featherweight champion back in 2015, but the former champ says he was extremely happy to see the legend win at UFC on FOX 30.
Aldo stopped fellow contender Jeremy… Read More
UFC on FOX 30: Jose Aldo Talks Timeline For Next Bout, After Recording Pivotal Win
By FCF Staff
After ensuring he remains at the very top of the featherweight division last night, by taking out Jeremy Stephens, it looks like Jose Aldo isn’t planning to take a quick, turn around bout.
Aldo took some heavy… Read More
Latest Estimates Still Have UFC 226 PPV Buys at Less Than 400,000
By FCF Staff
Not long after UFC 226 took place on July 7th, it was reported that early estimates had the card selling less than 400,00 pay-per-view buys. Now, in a new report, the latest figures are still indicating that’s… Read More
UFC on FOX 30: Jose Aldo Doesn’t “Suffer From The Past”, Still Targeting Another Belt
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo has lost three of his last four fights, the legendary fighter says he still intends to add another championship to his resume.
Aldo will battle Jeremy Stephens tonight in the co-main event of UFC… Read More
UFC on FOX 30: Jeremy Stephens Isn’t Looking Past Jose Aldo, But Plans to “Go Right Through Him”
By FCF Staff
Jeremy Stephens is set to fight one of the greatest fighters of all time this Saturday, and while “Lil’ Heathen” says he’s not looking past Jose Aldo, he says he’s going to dominate the legend.
The featherweights… Read More
Brian Ortega Reports He’s Reached “Agreement” For UFC 226 Compensation
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 226 and the cancellation of Max Holloway – Brian Ortega, the latter said it wasn’t looking like he was going to receive any compensation for his efforts. But, more recently, the featherweight contender’s reported that… Read More
Report: Early Estimates For UFC 226 PPV Figures Not Impressive
By FCF Staff
UFC 226 was widely considered to be the promotion’s most stacked card of the year, but according to a new report, early estimates indicate the event did not generate significant, pay-per-view sales.
Due to the fact last… Read More
Brian Ortega Believes His Ground Game Presents Challenge to Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
The consensus has been that the path to victory against Khabib Nurmagomedov requires keeping the bout standing, but it sounds like Brian Ortega doesn’t necessarily believe that’s the case.
Ortega offered to step in for the injured… Read More
UFC on FOX 30: Jose Aldo Reports “I Still Have Much Wood to Burn”
By FCF Staff
Following Jose Aldo’s second straight, stoppage loss to Max Holloway, the legend reports he thought about hanging up the gloves. But ultimately, the former featherweight champ decided that another title run could be in the cards.
Aldo… Read More
Jose Aldo – Jeremy Stephens to Co-Headline UFC’s Next Calgary Event
By FCF Staff
As expected, Jose Aldo and Jeremy Stephens are going to fight this summer, and it’s been announced the featherweights will battle at the UFC’s return to Calgary, Alberta.
The event will be hosted by the city’s Scotiabank… Read More
Jose Aldo – Jeremy Stephens Bout Reportedly Targeted For Canada
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the UFC is planning a bout between Jose Aldo and Jeremy Stephens for a Singapore event, but a new report says the fight will likely take place in Canada.
Combate recently reported… Read More
UFC 223: Al Iaquinta Reportedly Moved Into Headliner With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
In the wake of Max Holloway being ruled medically unfit to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov tomorrow at UFC 223, it’s being reported that Al Iaquinta has been moved into the main event.
Iaquinta was scheduled to fight Paul… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib Nurmagomedov Says He’s “Laughing” Following Conor McGregor Incident
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen what’s next for Conor McGregor, following his controversial incident at the UFC 223 media day, but Khabib Nurmagomedov is still keenly interested in fighting the Irish star.
McGregor and his entourage showed… Read More
Dana White States Conor McGregor is “Knocking Out Everbody at 155” in Jim Rome Interview
By FCF Staff
Dana White likely raised more than a few eyebrows in a recent interview with Jim Rome, by stating that Conor McGregor is knocking out “everybody” in the lightweight division.
White was a guest on the show to… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib Nurmagomedov & Artem Lobov Have Heated Exchange in Hotel Lobby (Video)
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov could lock up a bout with Conor McGregor on Saturday night, and prior to UFC 223, he’s had a heated exchange with McGregor’s teammate, Artem Lobov.
Nurmagomedov will take on Max Holloway for the lightweight… Read More
UFC 223: Tony Ferguson Believes he Should Remain Interim Lightweight Champ
By FCF Staff
Dana White has said that after Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway start fighting Saturday, Tony Ferguson will no longer be the interim lightweight champ, and “El Cucuy” clearly doesn’t agree with that decision.
Ferguson was supposed to… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib Nurmagomedov Tells Tony Ferguson “Don’t Talk Too Much Anymore”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has wished Tony Ferguson well, following a knee injury that’s forced the latter to withdraw from UFC 223, but he’s also told “El Cucuy” to “watch your mouth”.
On Sunday it was announced that due… Read More
UFC 223: Tony Ferguson Apologizes For Withdrawal in Statement
By FCF Staff
Fans and observers are still reeling from the news that Tony Ferguson will no longer fight Khabib Nurmagomedov next Saturday at UFC 223, and “El Cucuy” has issued an apology in a statement.
On Sunday, UFC President… Read More
UFC 223: Michael Chiesa Needs to Make a “Statement” in Order to Reach Year End Goal
By FCF Staff
Michael Chiesa is booked to fight Anthony Pettis at UFC 223 on April 7th, and the lightweight contender knows he needs to make a big “statement” in the bout, if he hopes to reach his year end… Read More