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Tony Ferguson Tells “Casual” Nate Diaz to “Sit Down”
By FCF Staff
Recently Nate Diaz issued a challenge to the UFC’s welterweight division, and that prompted a fiery response from former interim lightweight champ, Tony Ferguson.
Diaz, who hasn’t fought since November, 2019, when he lost to Jorge Masvidal,… Read More
Dana White Claims Khabib Nurmagomedov & GSP no Longer Interested in Fighting
By FCF Staff
Heading into Dana White’s recent meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov, there was speculation about whether a bout with Georges St-Pierre would come up, and if that would prompt both men to end their retirements. But, according to White,… Read More
Tony Ferguson Reports Arm is “as Good as Iron”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson refused to tap to a painful-looking armbar from Charles Oliveira last month. But, ‘El Cucuy’ is reporting his arm is just fine.
The 36-year-old battled Oliveira at UFC 256, and lost the fight via unanimous decision.… Read More
Manager Campaigns For Paulo Costa – Robert Whittaker Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Now that middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to battle light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz, Paulo Costa’s manager is calling on the UFC to put up an interim belt.
In addition, Costa’s manager, Wallid Ismail, believes Costa… Read More
Derek Hollands Tells Kevin Holland “See You Soon”, Following Latter’s Callout
By FCF Staff
Kevin Holland has made it clear Derek Brunson is one of the middleweight contenders he wants to fight, and the latter is calling on the UFC to make it happen.
Holland, who is coming off a brutal,… Read More
Cody Garbrandt & Henry Cejudo Trade Fiery Tweets Over Next Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo has continued to battle with various fighters via social media, although ‘Triple C’ is retired, and most recently, he had a fiery exchange with Cody Garbrandt.
Ahead of Deiveson Figueiredo’s bout with Brandon Moreno this… Read More
Floyd Mayweather Jr. to Box YouTube Star Logan Paul in Exhibition Bout
By FCF Staff
Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains retired from facing top-tier, boxers. But, the undefeated fighter is going to box YouTube star Logan Paul in an exhibition bout.
Recently Fanmio announced that the 43-year-old Mayweather Jr. will face the 25-year-old… Read More
Manager: There’s a “99.99999” Percent Chance Nick Diaz Fights in 2021
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz hasn’t fought since 2015. But, according to the star’s manager, there is almost a 100% chance that changes next year.
Diaz hasn’t competed since January, 2015, when he faced Anderson Silva. Since then, there’s been… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Tells Nate Diaz to Get His “Soft Body” to Vegas
By FCF Staff
Following Nate Diaz’s fiery response to talk of Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier fighting again, Khamzat Chimaev has challenged the Stockton star.
Recently Diaz accused McGregor and Poirier of “play fighting”, on account of the fact the… Read More
Nate Diaz Says Conor McGregor & Dustin Poirier Are “Play Fighting”
By FCF Staff
As the MMA world waits to see if Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are indeed, going to fight again, Nate Diaz has taken a poke at both men.
Recently Dana White said the UFC had offers out… Read More
Conor McGregor Claims He’s Fighting Manny Pacquiao, Dana White Teases Boxing Announcement
By FCF Staff
Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor have talked about fighting in the past, and now the latter is claiming he’s set to face the boxing legend next.
Recently McGregor posted a series of tweets, in which he shared… Read More
Nate Diaz Blasts Kamaru Usman – Gilbert Burns Title Fight Booking
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Burns has done nothing but win since he moved up to welterweight. But, Nate Diaz has some issues with the UFC tapping Burns for a fight with the welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman.
Recently the UFC announced that… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones & Nate Diaz Fire Back at Conor McGregor After GOAT Comments
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor recently made the case that he’s going to leave the sport as the greatest fighter of all time, and several fighters were quick to take issue with his claim.
Recently McGregor, who has lost two… Read More
Anthony Smith Disagrees With Daniel Cormier, Believes Jon Jones Can be Defeated at 205
By FCF Staff
Recently Daniel Cormier relayed that he believes it will take a heavyweight to defeat Jon Jones. But another man who has faced the light-heavyweight champ, Anthony Smith, disagrees.
During a recent interview with BT Sport, Cormier said… Read More
Dana White: Conor McGregor’s Hoping to Land Rematch With Khabib Nurmagmedov “as Quickly as Possible”
By FCF Staff
Due to the fact Conor McGregor is fighting Donald Cerrone at welterweight in his UFC return, there’s been speculation the star might be targeting a fight with Jorge Masvidal or Nate Diaz next. But, recently Dana White… Read More
“Jacare” Souza Could Return to Middleweight, Following Loss to Jan Blachowicz
By FCF Staff
Recently Chris Weidman left the door open to a return to the middleweight division, after losing his Octagon, light-heavyweight debut, and now “Jacare” Souza has done the same.
Souza moved up to 205 to face contender Jan… Read More
Conor McGregor – Donald Cerrone Fight Expected For Jan. 18th
By FCF Staff
Recently it’s been reported that the UFC was targeting January 18th for a bout between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone, and now it’s being reported the fight is pretty much, a done deal.
Several weeks ago, McGregor… Read More
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Announces He’s Ending Retirement, Planning “Spectacular Event” With Dana White
By FCF Staff
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has made headlines once again in the MMA world, as the decorated boxer says he’s planning another “spectacular event” with UFC President Dana White. In addition, Mayweather Jr. claims he’s coming out of retirement.… Read More
Luke Rockhold Reports he Doesn’t “Have The Same Passion” For Fighting Anymore
By FCF Staff
As 2019 continues to wind down it looks like we may not see Luke Rockhold fight in 2020 or beyond.
The former middleweight champ for both Strikeforce and the UFC is coming off a knockout loss to… Read More
Douglas Lima Admits Kamaru Usman’s Wrestling Would be a Challenge, But Confident He’d KO Fellow Champ
By FCF Staff
Douglas Lima knows that the chances of him fighting Kamaru Usman anytime soon are slim to none. But, Bellator’s welterweight king is confident if he ever faces the UFC’s current, 170 champ, he would be victorious.
Lima… Read More