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Colby Covington Believes Conor McGregor’s “Towards The End of His Journey”
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington says he admires what Conor McGregor has accomplished during his career. But, as McGregor gets set to battle Dustin Poirier for the third time, ‘Chaos’ is questioning the star’s motivation to fight.
McGregor has been… Read More
Report: Sean O’Malley to Face Octagon Newcomer at UFC 264
By FCF Staff
Several fighters relayed via social media that they wanted to fight Sean O’Malley at UFC 264. But, it’s being reported a UFC newcomer will fight the rising bantamweight on July 10.
O’Malley was scheduled to fight Louis… Read More
Report: Louis Smolka Out of Sean O’Malley Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC has been forced to do some scrambling, ahead of the promotion’s next card, as it’s being reported Louis Smolka has withdrawn from a bout with Sean O’Malley.
The bantamweight fight was scheduled to be part… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says it Would Have Been “Sad”, if Michael Chandler Won UFC’s LW Title
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira took out Michael Chandler last month to lay claim to the UFC’s vacant, lightweight title, and Khabib Nurmagomedov sounds pretty happy about the outcome.
Oliveira was booked to fight Chandler for the belt, which Nurmagomedov… Read More
Kamaru Usman Takes Poke at Conor McGregor, Says Star’s “Just a Regular Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has repeatedly said he intends to add the UFC’s welterweight title to his resume. But, it doesn’t sound like the man who holds that belt, Kamaru Usman, sees that happening.
McGregor continues to make bold… Read More
UFC Fighters That Could Smoke Jake Paul At Boxing
Over the last month, the talk of the UFC has been a “fighter” that doesn’t even compete inside the octagon — Jake Paul. The YouTuber turned boxer embarrassed ex-MMA great Ben Askren with a first-round knockout then proceeded to call… Read More
Best UFC Fights Taking Place In 2021
There have already been some huge UFC fights that have taken place in the first half of 2021, but the second half of the year only looks to continue in that same fashion.
UFC is set to welcome back fans… Read More
Conor McGregor Rips Floyd Mayweather Jr., Calls Jake Paul Incident “Embarrassing”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is lighting up a former foe, Floyd Mayweather Jr., following the latter’s dust-up with Jake Paul on Thursday.
Paul was on hand at a media event for his brother Logan’s June 6, exhibition boxing match… Read More
Report: Sean O’Malley – Louis Smolka Fight Planned
By FCF Staff
It looks like another fight is close to being finalized for the UFC’s summer schedule, as it’s being reported that Sean O’Malley and Louis Smolka have agreed to fight.
The bantamweights have reportedly, verbally agreed to throw… Read More
Anthony Pettis Appointed to GAMMA USA Athletes’ Commission
By press release
The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA), today announced that Anthony Pettis has joined the Athletes’ Commission under GAMMA USA.
Continuing to add growth to the GAMMA USA leadership team, current PFL Lightweight & former UFC/WEC… Read More
Dana White Says Justin Gaethje “Fits Very Well” in Lightweight Title Picture
By FCF Staff
Recently Justin Gaethje questioned whether he’s angered UFC brass, while discussing the fact his next bout has yet to be booked. But, UFC President Dana White insists the promotion hasn’t forgotten about the former interim champ.
Gaethje… Read More
Report: UFC Hoping to Book Justin Gaethje – Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Dana White has talked about holding a tournament to help clarify the UFC’s lightweight championship picture, and it looks like Justin Gaethje versus Michael Chandler is in those plans.
Ever since Khabib Nurmagomedov announced he was retiring… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes Conor McGregor’s Peak is Over
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor hasn’t closed the door on winning another UFC championship. But, his rival and former foe, Khabib Nurmagomedov, believes the star’s best days are behind him.
McGregor returned to the Octagon last month at UFC 257… Read More
Conor McGregor Says he “Deserved” to Have Legs Punished at UFC 257
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier’s use of calf kicks played an integral role in his massive win over Conor McGregor, and the latter’s admitted his approach in the fight played right into the technique.
Immediately after McGregor’s stoppage loss 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
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
Report: UFC 257 PPV Buys Trending at 1.6 Million or More
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 257, Dana White said that the Dustin Poirier – Conor McGregor led card was trending to be one of the biggest in the promotion’s history. Now subsequent reports are indicating that is the case.
The… 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