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Dan Hooker’s Not Upset Dustin Poirier Offered to Step in at UFC 249
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier offered to step-up at UFC 249 when the card’s original headliner fell apart, and the man who was booked to fight him on May 16th, Dan Hooker, understands why.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was originally supposed to… Read More
Tony Ferguson Reacts to UFC 249 Cancellation: “I’m Sure It’s For a Good Reason”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson reportedly found out about UFC 249 being cancelled in the midst of an interview, but “El Cucuy” remains focused on reclaiming a championship belt.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, and various restrictions governments have enacted… Read More
UFC 249: Justin Gaethje’s Confident “Mack Truck” Power Will Play Deciding Factor Against Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje acknowledges that the longer his April 18th bout with Tony Ferguson goes, the more it will favor “El Cucuy”. But the former WSOF champ is confident that his punching power will rule the day at… Read More
Josh Thomson Criticizes UFC’s PPV Plans For Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje
By FCF Staff
The news that Tony Ferguson is going to fight Justin Gaethje for an interim lightweight title, on pay-per-view, has drawn some mixed reviews. One of the people questioning the UFC’s decision to book the match-up for UFC… Read More
Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje to Headline UFC 249
By FCF Staff
Although no location has been announced yet for the April 18th, UFC 249 card, the promotion has announced that Tony Ferguson will battle Justin Gaethje for an interim lightweight title on that date.
UFC 249 was originally… Read More
Tyron Woodley & Colby Covington Offer Services For UFC 249
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Khabib Nurmagomedov is likely stranded in Russia, and may not be able to attend UFC 249, Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley have offered to battle at the event.
Recently Nurmagomedov confirmed that he… Read More
Joe Rogan Confirms he Will Not Call UFC 249
By FCF Staff
If UFC 249 does take place next month, Joe Rogan has confirmed he will not be attending or commentating the event.
The UFC recently postponed cards scheduled for London, Columbus and Portland, as a result of the… Read More
Dana White Says UFC 249 Has New Location
By FCF Staff
Dana White has insisted that he will find a way to hold the April 18th, UFC 249 card and Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson. Now the promotion’s president is saying that a new location for the event… Read More
Conor McGregor Calls on Ireland to “Stay Vigilant” in Quarantine Efforts to Battle The Coronavirus
By FCF Staff
As people across the world self-isolate as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Conor McGregor has called on his fellow Irish citizens to stay “vigilant”.
Recently the former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ shared… Read More
“Big” John McCarthy Weighs-in on UFC’s Plans to Move Forward With UFC 249
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White continues to insist that the promotion will find a way to hold UFC 249, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic, and recently “Big” John McCarthy weighed-in on that plan.
Despite the widespread restrictions on… Read More
Coach Believes Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje Bout Possible For This Summer
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen when the UFC will hold its next event, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. But, recently Conor McGregor’s striking coach, Owen Roddy relayed he believes the star will fight this summer.… Read More
Dana White Announces Postponement of Next Three UFC Cards
By FCF Staff
Dana White had reported that the UFC would still hold its next three events as scheduled, despite the ongoing, coronavirus epidemic. But, on Monday the UFC President announced that the promotion is postponing it’s next three cards… Read More
Dana White Confirms UFC London is Moving, Says Only a Government Shutdown Will Cancel Upcoming Events
By FCF Staff
Even though many jurisdictions have temporarily banning large gatherings and enacting travel restrictions on account of the coronavirus, Dana White says only a government shutdown will cancel the promotion’s upcoming events.
Recently White reported that the UFC… Read More
Manager: Conor McGregor Needs to Beat Justin Gaethje or Islam Makhachev Before Receiving Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Since Conor McGregor quickly defeated Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 last month, UFC President Dana White’s said the plan is to have the star fight for the 155 title next. But, according to the current champ’s… Read More
UFC Brasilia: Kevin Lee Says He’ll “Prove Again” He’s The “Most Well-Rounded Lightweight”
By FCF Staff
After scoring a vicious, knockout win over Gregor Gillespie in November, Kevin Lee is looking to build on that momentum with another big victory against Charles Oliveira.
Lee has been booked to fight the lightweight contender at… Read More
Rising Heavyweight Ciryl Gane to Battle Shamil Abdurakhimov Next
By FCF Staff
Fast rising heavyweight Ciryl Gane has his next bout, as the undefeated fighter is going to face Shamil Abdurakhimov.
Recently the UFC announced that the heavyweights will battle at its April 18th card in Brooklyn, New York.… Read More
John Kavanagh Calls For Conor McGregor – Justin Gaethje, But at Welterweight
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje and others have argued that Conor McGregor needs to face him, before locking up another shot at the UFC’s lightweight belt. Well, following McGregor’s win at UFC 246, his head coach John Kavanagh has made… Read More
Conor McGregor Says Lightweight Title Will “be There”, Doesn’t Want to Wait Out For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Now that Conor McGregor has returned to the win column, UFC President Dana White is standing by the promotion’s plan to have him fight for the lightweight title again. But, following McGregor’s quick win at UFC 246,… Read More
UFC 246: Conor McGregor Estimates He’ll Make $80 Million For Donald Cerrone Fight
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has had some massive paydays in the past, but the star is predicting that he’ll have one of his biggest to date at UFC 246.
The former lightweight and featherweight champ is booked to fight… Read More
UFC 246: Conor McGregor Denies Sexual Assault Allegations in New Interview
By FCF Staff
In a new interview Conor McGregor has done, the star’s responded to the sexual assault allegations that have been brought against him in Ireland.
McGregor is booked to fight Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 this Saturday. During… Read More