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Khabib Nurmagomedov is Eyeing The Fall, NYC, For Next Bout
By FCF Staff
After Khabib Nurmagomedov fought for the first time in two years at UFC on FOX 19, and took out Darrell Horcher, the undefeated fighter is eyeing the fall for his next bout.
Nurmagomedov finished Horcher in the… Read More
Tony Ferguson to Khabib Nurmagomedov “You Can’t Run From me Forever”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov is calling for a title shot following UFC on FOX 19, and the man who was originally scheduled to face him, Tony Ferguson, say he’s running…
Ferguson was booked to fight Nurmagomedov last night, until… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Khabib Nurmagomedov Remains on Card With New Opponent Booked
By FCF Staff
Although Khabib Nurmagomedov’s initial opponent for UFC on FOX 19 recently dropped out, the promotion has been able to find a replacement on short notice.
Following the withdrawal of the injured Tony Ferguson from the April 16th… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Tony Ferguson Admits he Took Loss to Michael Johnson “Hard”, Had to “do Something About It”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson has done nothing but win since he was decisioned by Michael Johnson in 2012, and the lightweight contender admits there’s a correlation…
Since Ferguson faced Johnson at UFC on FOX 3, “El Cucuy” has won… Read More
UFC FN 89: Donald Cerrone Admits he Has Yet to See Patrick Cote Fight…
By FCF Staff
Although Patrick Cote has fought in the UFC an impressive 19 times, and challenged Anderson Silva for the middleweight title back in 2008, Donald Cerrone admits he’s never seen “The Predator” fight…
Recently the UFC announced that… Read More
Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II Official, Jose Aldo to Face Frankie Edgar For Interim FW Title
By FCF Staff
As reported would be the case, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially announced that Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor will battle again on July 9th. The bout will headline UFC 200 which will be hosted by the T-Mobile… Read More
UFC Books Donald Cerrone – Patrick Cote For Ottawa Card
By FCF Staff
Lightweight contender Donald Cerrone will not be returning to 155 for his next bout, as the UFC has announced that he will battle welterweight Patrick Cote.
The fight will be part of UFC Fight Night 89, which… Read More
Frankie Edgar’s Coach Argues UFC 196 Showed Why Conor McGregor Doesn’t Want to Fight Contender
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar has been campaigning for a fight with Conor McGregor to no avail, and the former lightweight champ’s coach believes UFC 196 demonstrated why.
McGregor took on Nate Diaz at last weekend’s event, in a bout… Read More
Dana White Reports UFC 196 Sold 1.5 Million PPV Buys
By FCF Staff
The consensus was that UFC 196 was going to be a massive event for the promotion, and it looks like that was indeed the case.
Last Saturday’s card featured Conor McGregor taking on Nate Diaz, and Holly… Read More
UFC 196: Dana White Tells Fired up Frankie Edgar “I Love You”, “Calm Down”
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take Frankie Edgar long to resume his campaign for a title fight with Conor McGregor, following the latter’s loss, and Dana White’s ensured him he’s in the mix.
McGregor faced Nate Diaz in a welterweight… Read More
UFC 196: Nate Diaz Says “Cardio And Skill” Behind Upset Win
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz rocked the MMA world on Saturday night by taking out Conor McGregor, and the rugged vet says “cardio and skill” were why he ended the latter’s undefeated, UFC run.
Diaz absorbed some heavy blows from… Read More
UFC 196: Dana White Believes Conor McGregor Won’t Return to 145 With Big Win Tonight
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has said in recent weeks that he plans to defend the featherweight title, but UFC President Dana White believes the star’s run at 145 could end tonight.
McGregor will face Nate Diaz in the headliner… Read More
UFC 196: Nate Diaz Reminds Folks “I’m a Big Fight Too”
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz has been booked to fight one of the biggest names in the game at UFC 196, but the veteran is reminding observers he’s also a considerable draw.
Diaz will face Conor McGregor on Saturday night,… Read More
Nate Diaz’s Coach Says Fighter’s Boxing Will Make Conor McGregor “Look Silly”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has let it be known that he’s not overly impressed with Nate Diaz’s abilities, but the latter’s boxing coach says the fighter could make him “look silly” at UFC 196.
McGregor and Diaz have been… Read More
Frankie Edgar Says UFC Threw Him “Under The Bus”
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar couldn’t have fought Conor McGregor at UFC 196 due to a torn groin, but the former lightweight champ believes the promotion disrespected him, in how they handled the situation.
McGregor was scheduled to fight Rafael… Read More
UFC 196: Nate Diaz to Face Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
After it was revealed Rafael dos Anjos will no longer fight Conor McGregor at UFC 196, Nate Diaz was widely mentioned as a possible replacement, and that prediction has come true.
Late on Tuesday, the promotion announced… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo’s Coach Says Former Champ Was Offered Replacement Spot at UFC 196
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo has repeatedly said he wants another shot at Conor McGregor, but evidently the fighter isn’t willing to do so, if he’s not fully prepared.
Recently it was reported that Rafael dos Anjos will no longer… Read More
UFC FN 83: Daniel Cormier Outlines How Alex Oliveira Can “Make a Statement”
By FCF Staff
Alex Oliveira will be the underdog when he faces Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Fight Night 83 tonight, but Daniel Cormier has outlined how the fighter can defeat his fellow “Cowboy”.
Unlike Cerrone, Oliveira… Read More
UFC FN 83: Donald Cerrone on Loss to RDA – “I Should Have Been Doing Some Liver Ups”
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone will return to the Octagon on Sunday night, and when he does he’ll be competing at welterweight, rather than defending the lightweight title.
The perennial and rugged contender faced Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on… Read More
UFC Books Anthony Pettis vs. Edson Barboza
By FCF Staff
UFC 197 has received a compelling lightweight fight, between two of the division’s top strikers, as the promotion has announced that Anthony Pettis will battle Edson Barboza.
Pettis (18-4) will be looking to get back on track,… Read More