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Report: UFC 216 Estimated to Have Topped 200,000 in PPV Buys
By FCF Staff
Initially it was predicted that the October 7th, UFC 216 card only sold slightly over 100,000 pay-per-view buys, but a new report says it moved much more than that.
According to veteran MMA journalist and the Wrestling… Read More
UFC Adds Khabib Nurmagomedov – Edson Barboza Bout to December Schedule
By FCF Staff
UFC 219 has received a high stakes, lightweight fight, as the promotion’s announced that Khabib Nurmagomedov will face Edson Barboza at the event.
The December 30th card will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,… Read More
Edson Barboza Reports He’s Accepted Bout With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for a fight with interim lightweight champ, Tony Ferguson, but Edson Barboza’s reporting that the UFC has offered him a fight with the undefeated fighter.
Nurmagomedov has yet to be signed for… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Conor McGregor Should Fight Nate Diaz Next
By FCF Staff
Many fans, fighters and Tony Ferguson himself, are saying the latter should fight Conor McGregor next. But, according to Khabib Nurmagomedov, the lightweight champ should face Nate Diaz in a rubber match.
Since Ferguson won the interim… Read More
Daniel Cormier Claims he Was Told Not to Discuss Kevin Lee’s Staph Infection During UFC 216
By FCF Staff
The fallout from the news that Kevin Lee competed at UFC 216 with a staph infection continues, as now Daniel Cormier’s claiming a UFC employee, told him not to address the infection during the broadcast.
Following Lee’s… Read More
Kevin Lee is Considering Move to 170, Following UFC 216
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee has become one of the UFC’s top lightweight contenders, but following his loss to Tony Ferguson on Saturday, he’s revealed his days at 155 might be over.
Lee cut a large amount of weight last… Read More
UFC 216 Weigh-In Results: Kevin Lee Needs Extra Time, But Makes Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee needed just over an extra hour to make the 155 pound limit for his interim title fight tomorrow with Tony Ferguson, but card’s headliner is official.
Lee initially came in at 156 pounds for the… Read More
UFC 216: Demetrious Johnson Comments on Co-Main Event Status
By FCF Staff
More than a few people were surprised when it became clear Demetrious Johnson wasn’t going to headline UFC 216, but the flyweight champ seems unfazed by the decision.
Johnson was scheduled to fight Ray Borg at UFC 215… Read More
Conor McGregor Say Lightweight Title “Means Something to me”, Vows to Defend It
By FCF Staff
Some observers have questioned if Conor McGregor is focused on big paying fights, rather than defending the UFC lightweight title against top contenders. But, amidst speculation that he will fight Nate Diaz for a third time, McGregor’s… Read More
Demetrious Johnson – Ray Borg Serving as Co-Headliner For UFC 216
By FCF Staff
Although Demetrious Johnson could set a new record for title defenses at UFC 216, it appears as though his bout with Ray Borg will serve as the card’s co-main event.
Recently the promotion moved Johnson – Borg… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Manager Discusses “Options” For UFC Champ, Says Star Wants Third Bout With Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen what’s next for Conor McGregor, following his loss to Floyd Mayweather last night, and a third fight with Nate Diaz remains on his list.
Leading up to Saturday’s bout, McGregor said he’s… Read More
Conor McGregor Says Fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov in Russia Would be a “Spectacle”
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White recently reported Conor McGregor‘s interested in fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the latter’s home country of Russia, and the lightweight champ’s confirmed that’s the case.
McGregor is scheduled to box Floyd Mayweather on August… Read More
Dana White Reports Conor McGregor Wants to Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov, in Russia
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear when and who Conor McGregor will fight next in the Octagon. But, according to Dana White, the Irish star wants to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the latter’s home country of Russia.
McGregor is preparing… Read More
Dana White Says Nate Diaz “Isn’t in a Position For Pay-Per-View” Money
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz has made it clear that he won’t return to the Octagon unless there’s a lot of money on the table, but Dana White claims the fighter needs to put in some work first.
Diaz hasn’t… Read More
Fired up Nate Diaz Says He’s Not Interested in Fighting Conor McGregor Again
By FCF Staff
Following their second bout last August, both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz said they were up for a rubber match, but it looks like the latter’s changed his mind.
The rivals fought in the headliner of UFC… Read More
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
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shoots Down Rumors of Early Retirement
By FCF Staff
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s disastrous withdrawal from UFC 209, there has been talk that the undefeated fighter could be planning to retire early, but “The Eagle’s” shot down those rumors.
Nurmagomedov ran into medical issues last month, while… 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
Khabib Nurmagomedov Takes Responsibility For UFC 209 Withdrawal, Discusses Possible Return Date
By FCF Staff
After being forced to withdraw from a highly anticipated bout with Tony Ferguson last month, Khabib Nurmagomedov says he’s at fault for the unfortunate turn of events.
Ferguson and Nurmagomedov were supposed to fight in the co-headliner… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Reportedly Booked For Upcoming, Open Workout in Moscow
By FCF Staff
There’s been no news as to when Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight next, but it’s been reported the undefeated lightweight is going to participate in an April 1st, open workout.
Nurmagomedov was scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson for… Read More