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Nevada Commission Reports Conor McGregor Fined $75,000, Not $150K
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the Nevada State Athletic Commission had fined Conor McGregor $150,000 for his involvement in the well documented, water bottle throwing incident in August, but apparently that’s not quite the case.
Recently NSAC executive… Read More
Conor McGregor Believes UFC 205 Will Crack 2 Million PPV Buy Mark
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has been the driving force behind the UFC’s biggest pay-per-view cards to date, and the Irish star believes his next bout will set a new record for the promotion.
McGregor will take on lightweight champ… Read More
Jose Aldo Threatens to Take Dive if He’s Not Granted UFC Release
By FCF Staff
Recently Jose Aldo relayed that he no longer wants to fight and that he wants the UFC to release him, and the Brazilian star isn’t backing off that stance.
Aldo made the announcement following the news that… Read More
Conor McGregor Fined $150,000 For Throwing Water Bottle at UFC 202 Presser
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has been hit with a huge fine, as the result of his highly publicized water bottle throwing incident prior to UFC 202.
On Monday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission announced McGregor has been fined 5%… Read More
UFC 205: Eddie Alvarez Says Contract Offer to Face Conor McGregor Was “Too Sweet” to Pass Up
By FCF Staff
During a recent press conference for UFC 205, Conor McGregor raised eyebrows by criticizing Eddie Alvarez, for not holding out for a better deal to fight the Irish star. But according to the lightweight champ, the offer… Read More
UFC 205: Conor McGregor Makes His “Mystic Mac” Prediction For Eddie Alvarez Bout
By FCF Staff
Now that Conor McGregor is officially booked to face lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, “Mystic Mac” has made his prediction for the November 12th bout.
On Wednesday, the UFC held a press conference for the… Read More
UFC 205: Conor McGregor to Battle Eddie Alvarez After All
By FCF Staff
Although Dana White recently reported that the UFC was planning to have Khabib Nurmagomedov fight Eddie Alvarez next, and not Conor McGregor, the latter will challenge for the lightweight title after all.
For several weeks there’s been… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor Only Interested in Lightweight Title Fight With Eddie Alvarez
By FCF Staff
Rumors and speculation continues as to whether Conor McGregor will fight Eddie Alvarez next, despite the fact that Dana White recently tweeted that the latter will face Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Alvarez has been campaigning for a bout with… Read More
Dana White Tweet Says Eddie Alvarez vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Planned For UFC 205
By FCF Staff
Recently rumors have been swirling that Conor McGregor will face lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, but according to a tweet from Dana White, that’s not the case.
The UFC President was recently asked on Twitter… Read More
UFC FN 94: Dustin Poirier Says It’s a “Whole Different Game” When You’re Fighting For Your Family
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier will be gunning for his fifth straight win tonight at UFC FN 94, and he’ll also be looking for his first victory since the recent birth of his daughter.
Poirier will face fellow lightweight contender… Read More
UFC FN 94: Dan Hardy Says Low Kicks And Wrestling Key For a Michael Johnson Win
By FCF Staff
If Michael Johnson hopes to end the impressive, recent run of Dustin Poirier on Saturday night, Dan Hardy says the lightweight will need to rely on his low kicks and wrestling.
Johnson will face Poirier in the… Read More
Demetrious Johnson Says UFC’s “Champions Don’t Get Paid The Top Dollars”
By FCF Staff
Recently many UFC fighters have been campaigning for ‘super-fights’ that could generate big draws, with or without a title, and Demetrious Johnson understands why.
For years, most of the promotion’s biggest bouts have been championship fights or… Read More
Michael Bisping Outlines Why Eddie Alvarez Would “Destroy” Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
The MMA world continues to debate what’s next for Conor McGregor, but according to Michael Bisping, the Irish star will be no match for Eddie Alvarez, if the two fight.
Alvarez has made it clear he’s interested… Read More
Dana White Believes Ronda Rousey’s Return Will be “Biggest Pay-Per-View” in UFC History
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if and when Ronda Rousey will make her UFC return, but when she does, Dana White believes it will be the biggest pay-per-view event in the promotion’s history.
The former bantamweight champ… Read More
Bellator Announces Official Signing of Rory MacDonald
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 26, 2016) – Bellator MMA is elated to formally announce the signing of mixed martial arts superstar Rory MacDonald to an exclusive, multi-year, multi-fight contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, making “Red King”… Read More
Daniel Cormier Believes Conor McGregor Should Fight Jose Aldo Next
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has said a second fight with Jose Aldo doesn’t particularly interest him currently, but Daniel Cormier believes the featherweight champ should return to 145 and face the Brazilian fighter.
Following McGregor’s decision win over Nate… Read More
Eddie Alvarez: Conor McGregor “Never Will be” a Five Round, Championship Fighter
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez has argued that Conor McGregor doesn’t have what it takes to compete for five rounds, at the highest levels of the sport, and UFC 202 hasn’t changed his mind.
McGregor worked his way to a… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Says he Has a “Lot of Options”, “Some Might Not be This Sport”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor relayed after his win last night over Nate Diaz that he wants a third bout with the latter, but it looks like the Irish star isn’t planning for the trilogy next.
McGregor avenged his submission… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Reportedly Sets New UFC Record For Disclosed Payout
By FCF Staff
Leading up to tonight’s UFC 202 card, the expectation was that both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are set to make big money, and that clearly is the case.
The fighters are going to battle in the… Read More
UFC 202: Kenny Florian Outlines Why He’s “Going With” Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
The betting lines have Conor McGregor as a slight favorite to defeat Nate Diaz at UFC 202, and it looks like Kenny Florian agrees with that assessment.
Although McGregor was submitted by Diaz in their first meeting… Read More