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Edson Barboza Makes Case For Why Conor McGregor is “Not The Real Champ”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is officially the UFC’s lightweight champ, but in the eyes of Edson Barboza, the Irish star hasn’t truly proven he’s the 155 pound king.
McGregor laid claim to the lightweight crown last November, by stopping… Read More
Dana White Discusses Conor McGregor – Floyd Mayweather, Says UFC Champ “Just as Important ” to Bout
By FCF Staff
Dana White still believes Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will box at some juncture, but based off recent comments from the UFC President, it seems clear that agreeing to a revenue split has been very problematic.
Since… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos to Face Tarec Saffiedine in Return to Welterweight
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos has a date and opponent booked for his return to the welterweight division, as the former lightweight champ will reportedly face Tarec Saffiedine on June 17th.
The fight will be part of UFC FN… Read More
Conor McGregor: “We’re Close to Doing” Floyd Mayweather Fight in September
By FCF Staff
Not long after Dana White said he believes Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will fight, the latter’s reporting the much discussed bout could take place in September.
McGregor was at Madison Square Garden on Friday night to… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Hoping to Face Robbie Lawler, Nick Diaz Next
By FCF Staff
After deciding to leave the lightweight division to compete at 170, Rafael dos Anjos is interested in facing two of the welterweight division’s biggest names next.
Following his decision loss to Tony Ferguson in December, the former… Read More
UFC 205 Generated Over $37 Million in Economic Output For New York, According to Study
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first card in New York City reportedly generated over $37 million dollars in economic output for the region, according to a new study.
On Monday, the UFC announced that a study concluded that… Read More
Striking Coach Mark Henry Believes Conor McGregor Could KO Floyd Mayweather
By FCF Staff
After watching Conor McGregor pick apart Eddie Alvarez in November, the latter’s striking coach Mark Henry, believes the lightweight champ could knock out Floyd Mayweather.
Recently there’s been a renewal in speculation and discussion, about a boxing… Read More
Conor McGregor Believes Next Fight Will be Bout With Floyd Mayweather
By FCF Staff
For months, fans and media members have dismissed the idea that Floyd Mayweather will box Conor McGregor, but the latter believes his next bout will indeed be that one.
Last summer, there was widespread talk about a… Read More
Michael Chiesa Believes Conor McGregor’s Reign as LW Champ Will be Brief
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor made history last November by becoming the first man to hold two UFC titles at once, but Michael Chiesa believes the star’s run as lightweight champ will be brief.
McGregor took out Eddie Alvarez at… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Coach Takes Jab at Interim Title, Ferguson – Nurmagomedov Fight
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov will battle for an interim lightweight title at UFC 209, and the coach of the 155 champ Conor McGregor, is apparently confused by the booking.
The upcoming, March 4th bout is taking… Read More
John Kavanagh Says Conor McGregor’s Style Was “Born” to Avoid Losses & Head Shots
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is best known for his aggressive approach in fights, but his coach John Kavanagh says a desire to minimize head shots also led to his style.
Recently Kavanagh spoke with Ireland’s “Independent” publication, following a… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Announces Return to Welterweight
By FCF Staff
After losing consecutive fights to Eddie Alvarez and Tony Ferguson, Rafael dos Anjos has announced that he’s leaving the lightweight division to compete at 170 pounds once again.
Dos Anjos (25-9) won the UFC’s lightweight title in… Read More
Dana White Reports Conor McGregor’s “Not in Any of Our Plans For The Next Ten Months”
By FCF Staff
Recently Conor McGregor denied he’s told the UFC he wants to take a 10 month break, but Dana White insists that’s what the lightweight champ informed them.
Following McGregor’s championship win over Eddie Alvarez in November, White… Read More
Dana White Says “Next Fight Could be Conor Versus Khabib”
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear at this juncture when and who Conor McGregor will fight next, but Dana White recently reported that the lightweight champ could face Khabib Nurmagomedov.
After McGregor stopped lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez in November to… Read More
UFC 206: Cub Swanson on Why he “Couldn’t be Happier” Conor McGregor is no Longer 145 Champ
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that Conor McGregor has relinquished the featherweight title, and longtime contender Cub Swanson was clearly thrilled by the news.
The announcement came not long after McGregor took out Eddie Alvarez in November, and… Read More
UFC 206: Anthony Pettis Says he Wasn’t “That Guy” in Recent Defeats
By FCF Staff
Although Anthony Pettis was successful in his featherweight debut and will fight for the interim belt at UFC 206, “Showtime” is still fielding questions about what went wrong in his last few bouts at 155.
It wasn’t… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Coach Explains Why Champ Put Hands Behind His Back at UFC 205
By FCF Staff
Most people likely believed Conor McGregor was just taunting Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, when he put both his hands behind his back, but the fighter’s coach says there’s more to the story.
McGregor dominated Alvarez at… Read More
Conor McGregor Speaks Out on Being “Stripped” of Featherweight Title
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that Conor McGregor has “relinquished” the featherweight title, but the man who held two titles at once, has a different take on what took place.
Last week the UFC announced that the upcoming,… Read More
Conor McGregor Granted Boxing License in California, Floyd Mayweather’s Camp Responds
By FCF Staff
It looks like speculation about a boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor isn’t going away anytime soon, as it’s being reported that the latter has been licensed to box in California.
California State Athletic Commission… Read More
Report: New UFC Owners Hoping to Land $450 Million Annually With Next TV Deal
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s broadcasting deal with FOX Sports is set to expire in 2018, and according to a new report, the promotion is hoping to quadruple what it currently earns for its television rights.
The UFC… Read More