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Coach Would be “Surprised” if Khabib Nurmagomedov Took Georges St-Pierre Down More Than Once
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen whether Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov ever fight. But, if they do, GSP’s longtime coach Firas Zahabi would be surprised if Nurmagomedov scored more than one takedown.
Prior to St-Pierre’s retirement, he… Read More
Ex-Coach Accuses Jon Jones of Not Paying Him Agreed Amount, Champ Responds
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones is in the headlines again, as now former Jackson – Wink MMA coach Frank Lester accused him of not paying him all of what they agreed to for his last training camp. The UFC’s light-heavyweight… Read More
Bellator 228: Gegard Mousasi Accuses Rafael Lovato Jr. of PED Use, Says Champ “Looked Like a Horse”
By FCF Staff
After defeating Lyoto Machida at Bellator 228, Gegard Mousasi made several, headling grabbing comments at the post-fight presser, regarding middleweight champ, Rafael Lovato Jr.
Mousasi worked his way to a split decision win over Machida on Saturday,… Read More
Paulo Costa Calls Israel Adesanya a “Fake Champion”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa end up fighting in the Octagon. But, Costa has made it very clear he wants to face Adesanya and that he’s certain he’ll defeat the vaunted… Read More
Bellator London: Gegard Mousasi Reports He’s Just Fighting “to Get Paid”
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi is set to face Rafael Lovato Jr. today at Bellator London, and recently the promotion’s middleweight champ conceded he’s doing so solely for the pay check.
Today’s fight will be the 54th of Mousasi’s impressive… Read More
Cage Warriors 106 Receives Sixth Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Cage Warriors 106 has received a sixth title fight, as recently the European promotion announced that Sam Creasey (11-2) and Samir Faiddine (10-5) will battle for the vacant flyweight title.
Creasey is coming off back-to-back wins over… Read More
Paulo Costa’s Manager Denies Middleweight Has Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Following comments from Yoel Romero, who said he had heard a failed drug test could be why Paulo Costa isn’t eligible to fight him, the latter’s manager has denied that’s the case.
Romero was expected to fight… Read More
Report: Georges St-Pierre Set to Announce Retirement
By FCF Staff
It looks like Georges St-Pierre’s storied career is about to officially come to an end.
It’s being reported that the UFC’s former welterweight and middleweight champion is going to announce his retirement at a press conference in… Read More
Jose Aldo’s Coach Explains Why Alexander Volkanovski Fight Makes Sense For Former Champ
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo reportedly wasn’t familiar with Alexander Volkanovski’s name, following his big win at UFC Fortaleza, the legend’s coach says a fight with the rising featherweight makes sense.
After Aldo took out Renato “Moicano” earlier this month, Volkanovski… Read More
Report: TJ Dillashaw to Challenge Henry Cejudo For Flyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Amidst reports this week that the UFC plans to shut down the men’s flyweight division, it’s being reported that bantamweight champ, TJ Dillashaw, will move down and challenge 125 champ Henry Cejudo in January.
ESPN is reporting… Read More
ONE Championship Officially Announces Addition of Demetrious Johnson
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the UFC and ONE Championship were nearing a deal, whereby, the promotions traded Demetrious Johnson for Ben Askren. More recently, ONE has announced that indeed, the UFC’s former flyweight champ has moved… Read More
LFA 48 to Feature Raufeon Stots vs. Ryan Lilley
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will retrace its roots and return to the birthplace of RFA with a bantamweight showdown when the promotion heads to Kearney, Nebraska in… Read More
Dana White Open to Meeting With Ben Askren When ONE Championship Deal is Over
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren and Dana White have had issues in the past, but the UFC President says he’s willing to meet with the undefeated fighter, when he’s a free agent.
Askren and White were at odds a couple… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Comments on Loss to Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
After failing to win the interim welterweight title at UFC 225, Rafael dos Anjos has shared out a statement regarding his defeat.
Dos Anjos took on Colby Covington at the event, and lost to the brash fighter… Read More
Tyron Woodley Responds to Colby Covington’s Call Out
By FCF Staff
In the past, Tyron Woodley had argued that Colby Covington didn’t deserve a shot at the welterweight crown yet, but folllowing UFC 225, the champ sounds more than eager to fight “Chaos”.
Covington faced Rafael dos Anjos… Read More
Invicta FC 29 Highlights: Sarah Kaufman Taps Katharina Lehner to Claim 135 Belt
Veteran @mmasarah becomes the second female ever to hold championship titles in both @Strikeforce and @InvictaFights with a 3rd round submission at #InvictaFC29! #UFCFIGHTPASS pic.twitter.com/lb60RLXJZv
— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) May 5, 2018
Emotional Ronda Rousey Opens up About Amanda Nunes Loss
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey hasn’t publicly talked much about her quick, 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes. But in a recent video for WWE, the former UFC champ opened up about her devastating defeat.
The loss to Nunes was Rousey’s… Read More
Chael Sonnen Makes Case For Why GSP – Conor McGregor Could Happen
By FCF Staff
Georges St-Pierre has been non-committal when asked about fight Conor McGregor, but recently Chael Sonnen made the case for how the massive fight could happen.
In the past, St-Pierre has noted that he doesn’t compete in the… Read More
Georges St-Pierre’s Jiu-Jitsu Coach Discusses Legend’s Health, Future in Fighting
By FCF Staff
Following Georges St-Pierre’s historic and championship win at UFC 217, the legend’s jiu-jitsu coach says it remains unclear, if the decorated fighter will fight again.
St-Pierre returned to the Octagon in November, for the first time since… Read More
Conor McGregor Trades Twitter Shots With Showtime Exec Over Mayweather Bout, PPV Figures
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor had some less than kinds words for Showtime Sports’ Stephen Espinoza, leading up to his August 26th bout with Floyd Mayweather, and the UFC champ is blasting the executive again.
Following McGregor’s stoppage loss to Mayweather… Read More