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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
Dana White: Dustin Poirier is “Smart” For Pursuing Conor McGregor Rubber Match
By FCF Staff
Some observers have questioned if Dustin Poirier should have pursued fighting for the UFC’s lightweight title next, rather than Conor McGregor for the third time. But, according to UFC President Dana White, Poirier made the right call… Read More
Kevin Holland Proclaims He’ll “Never Stop Talking”
By FCF Staff
Kevin Holland has been taking some heat from some fans and observers, for how much he talked during his clear-cut loss to Derek Brunson. But, the charismatic fighter has made it clear he’s not going to change.… 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
Islam Makhachev Hopes to “Help” Tony Ferguson Retire
By FCF Staff
After extending his winning streak to seven at UFC 259, Islam Makhachev is hoping to be the last man Tony Ferguson faces in the Octagon.
Makhachev took on Drew Dober on Saturday night and submitted the dangerous… Read More
Dustin Poirier Doesn’t Believe Conor McGregor Deserves Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier has made it clear he’s more than willing to fight Conor McGregor for the third time if the UFC tables the right offer. But, if the UFC’s thinking about making the trilogy fight a lightweight championship… Read More
PFL Finalizes Roster Ahead of 2021 Season
By press release
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced the finalization of its 2021 roster. The additions of welterweights Gleison Tibau, Alexei Kunchenko and Jason Ponet; featherweights Chris Wade and… Read More
Dana White Comments on Dustin Poirier – Conor McGregor 3, Lightweight Title Picture
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been extensive speculation regarding whether a third bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will be for the UFC’s lightweight title. But, as it stands right now, it doesn’t look like that’s going to be… 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
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
UFC 257: Will Dustin Poirier Take One Back From Conor McGregor?
Dustin Poirier has established himself as one of this generation’s top lightweights since he battled Conor McGregor back in 2014. But, as ‘The Diamond’ gets set to face McGregor at UFC 257, January 23rd, Poirier is a significant underdog to… Read More
Dana White: Poirier – McGregor 2 Won’t be For Title, no Matter What
By FCF Staff
Dana White is planning to meet with Khabib Nurmagomedov soon, in an effort to convince him to fight one more time. But, even if his bid to have the champ end his retirement fails, White says… Read More
UFC Targeting Justin Gaethje – Charles Oliveira Fight
By FCF Staff
Following Justin Gaethje’s loss to lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, the UFC is hoping to have the former interim champ fight surging contender, Charles Oliveira.
Gaethje (22-3) faced Nurmagmedov at UFC 254 in October and was choked out… Read More
Michael Chandler Reports Start of Camp “28”
By FCF Staff
There’s been no official word from the UFC on when and who Michael Chandler will fight in his promotional debut. But, the former Bellator lightweight champ is reporting that he’s started a training camp.
After Chandler signed… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Calls Out Michael Chandler, Following Islam Makhachev’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Islam Makhachev has been forced off UFC Vegas 14, Rafael dos Anjos has challenged Michael Chandler.
Dos Anjos was booked to fight Makhachev in the headliner of next Saturday’s event, but recently it… Read More
Report: UFC 254 PPV Buys Fall Short of Expectations
By FCF Staff
There seemed to be considerable hype for the October 24th, UFC 254 card, and Dana White reported the event was trending to be one of the biggest in the promotion’s history. But, according to a new report,… Read More
Tony Ferguson Asks Dana White “Why do You Treat me Like Sh-t”?
By FCF Staff
As a contract dispute between Tony Ferguson and the UFC continues, ‘El Cucuy’ is asking the promotion’s president some intense questions.
Ferguson has yet to fight since he was stopped by Justin Gaethje this past May. The… Read More
Michael Chandler on Why It’s a “No” on Fighting Islam Makhachev at UFC 254
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler is in Abu Dhabi this week and is prepared to step into the main event if need be, but the decorated lightweight isn’t interested in facing Islam Makhachev.
After the former Bellator champ recently signed with… Read More