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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
Jose Aldo’s Reportedly Agreed to Fight Jeremy Stephens
By FCF Staff
Recently Jose Aldo said he’s interested in fighting Jeremy Stephens, and now it’s being reported he’s agreed to fight the featherweight at the UFC’s next card in Singapore.
According to a report from Combate, Aldo relayed during… Read More
Jose Aldo is Targeting Bout With Jeremy Stephens
By FCF Staff
After incurring, consecutive losses to Max Holloway, former featherweight champ Jose Aldo is targeting a bout with Jeremy Stephens.
Aldo faced Holloway twice in 2017, and in both bouts, he was stopped by the now, reigning champ.… Read More
Conor McGregor Comments on Frankie Edgar’s KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Not far out from UFC 222, Conor McGregor claimed he had offered to fight Frankie Edgar at the event, and following the latter’s loss, the Irish star had a message for him.
Edgar took on Brian Ortega… Read More
Conor McGregor Tweets Jab in Frankie Edgar’s Direction
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor continues to insert himself into the conversation regarding UFC 222, despite the fact he’s not booked for the event.
Recently McGregor claimed that he offered to step in and fight Edgar at the March 3rd… Read More
Artem Lobov: Conor McGregor – Frankie Edgar Was “Very Close”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor’s recent claim that he offered to fight Frankie Edgar on short notice at UFC 222 caused quite the reaction, and Artem Lobov insists his teammate was serious about the offer.
McGregor relayed via social media… Read More
Frankie Edgar’s Coach Blasts Conor McGregor Over UFC 222 Comments
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has claimed that he offered to step in on short notice and fight Frankie Edgar at UFC 222, and the New Jersey fighter’s coach is blasting the lrish star over the comments.
In a social… Read More
Conor McGregor Says he Was Willing to Fight Frankie Edgar at UFC 222
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since 2016, the UFC’s lightweight champ is claiming that he was willing to step in and fight Frankie Edgar at UFC 222, after Max Holloway was forced to drop out due to… Read More