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Michael Johnson Proclaims “I’m The Most Violent Fighter” at 155, in Advance of Justin Gaethje Bout
By FCF Staff
In advance of his Octagon debut this Friday at the TUF 25 Finale, Justin Gaethje reportedly proclaimed he’s the “King of Violence”, but the man who will face him disagrees.
Gaethje will battle Michael Johnson in the… Read More
Justin Gaethje Says Conor McGregor’s Got “Quit in His Heart”
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje isn’t knocking on the UFC’s title shot door yet, but the lightweight contender is already fielding questions about the promotion’s lightweight champ, Conor McGregor.
Gaethje is booked to fight Michael Johnson at the TUF 25… Read More
UFC 210: Can It Deliver a Knock-Out Blow?
If you cast your mind back to each pay-per-view (PPV) event that has taken place as part of the WME-IMG era, you will recall a series of unmitigated disasters. UFC 209 was no exception to this rule, as lightweight… Read More
Tony Ferguson Says he Received “Less Than Half” of Show Purse For UFC 209, Calls it a “Slap to The Face”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson has been compensated for the UFC 209 bout that didn’t happen with Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the lightweight says he’s received less than half of what his show purse was set to be.
Ferguson and Nurmagomedov… Read More
UFC 209 Fighter Payouts: Mark Hunt And Alistair Overeem Lead Way
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payout figures for Saturday’s UFC 209 card, and heavyweight vets Mark Hunt and Alistair Overeem led the way.
According to the numbers that were disclosed to the NSAC, by… Read More
Conor McGregor Believes Next Fight Will be Bout With Floyd Mayweather
By FCF Staff
For months, fans and media members have dismissed the idea that Floyd Mayweather will box Conor McGregor, but the latter believes his next bout will indeed be that one.
Last summer, there was widespread talk about a… Read More
Michael Chiesa Believes Conor McGregor’s Reign as LW Champ Will be Brief
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor made history last November by becoming the first man to hold two UFC titles at once, but Michael Chiesa believes the star’s run as lightweight champ will be brief.
McGregor took out Eddie Alvarez at… Read More
UFC 209: Tony Ferguson Reports he “Worked Out Financial Terms” With UFC Brass
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson wouldn’t sign on to a bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov until his contract was renegotiated, and the lightweight contender’s reporting he was able to do just that.
For several weeks, both Ferguson and Nurmagomedov expressed an… Read More
Dana White Reports Conor McGregor’s “Not in Any of Our Plans For The Next Ten Months”
By FCF Staff
Recently Conor McGregor denied he’s told the UFC he wants to take a 10 month break, but Dana White insists that’s what the lightweight champ informed them.
Following McGregor’s championship win over Eddie Alvarez in November, White… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo Says Max Holloway,UFC 208 Fight Isn’t Happening, Believes He’ll be Booked For Interim 155 Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo has likely caused a big time stir throughout the MMA world, as the UFC’s featherweight champ is reporting the promotion is trying to book him for an interim 155 title fight.
Since Max Holloway won… Read More
Edson Barboza Says His “Evil” Leg Kicks Are Why He’s Having Trouble Finding a Fight
By FCF Staff
As 2016 comes to a close, Edson Barboza doesn’t have another fight booked, and the lightweight contender is questioning whether it’s because of his vaunted leg kicks.
Barboza is coming off a decision win over Gilbert Melendez,… Read More
UFC 205: Conor McGregor Dominates Eddie Alvarez, Wins Second UFC Title
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor appeared to have little difficulty winning his second, UFC title tonight, as the featherweight champ cruised through Eddie Alvarez to claim the 155 title.
McGregor repeatedly blasted Alvarez with his booming left hand, and dropped… Read More
UFC 205 Weigh-In Results: Eddie Alvarez & Conor McGregor Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors scheduled for UFC 205 have weighed in, and the card’s three title fights are official.
In the headliner, Conor McGregor will challenge lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez. McGregor came in at 154.4 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
WSOF 33 Main Card Complete with Six Fights
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (August 30, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) today announced the completion of a stacked, six-fight main card for the unprecedented, three-hour, live NBCSN (11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT) telecast of the… 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: Eddie Alvarez Wants to “Start a Fight” With Winner of Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz II
By FCF Staff
Although the signs seem to indicate that the UFC is looking at having Khabib Nurmagomedov challenge Eddie Alvarez, the new lightweight champ is still campaigning for a bout with the winner of Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz… Read More
UFC FN 88: Abel Trujillo Says Game is “Sharper Now And Has a Purpose” Thanks to Coaches
By FCF Staff
As Abel Trujillo gets set to fight Jordan Rinaldi at UFC Fight Night 88 this Sunday, the lightweight says his game has reached new heights, thanks to the coaching staff of the Blackzilians.
Trujillo will face Rinaldi,… Read More
UFC FN 91: Michael Chiesa – Tony Ferguson Official
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed that a lightweight fight between contenders Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa has been booked for July 13th. The bout will headline UFC Fight Night 91, which will take place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.… Read More