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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
Islam Makhachev Accuses Kevin Lee of Ducking Him, Following Report of Charles Oliveira Bout
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Kevin Lee is going to fight Charles Oliveira next, Islam Makhachev is accusing “The Motown Phenom” of ducking him.
Recently it was reported that Lee and Oliveira are going to fight at UFC Brasilia… Read More
Kevin Lee Planning Return to 155, Says Bout With Islam Makhachev “Sounds Good”
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee isn’t planning to continue fighting at welterweight after all, as “The Motown Phenom” has decided to return to the lightweight division. In addition, Lee is hoping to lock up a bout with rising lightweight, Islam… Read More
Islam Makhachev Accuses UFC’s Top 15 Lightweights of Dodging Rising Contenders
By FCF Staff
After recording his sixth UFC win this past Saturday, Islam Makhachev is calling for a bout with a top 15 ranked lightweight. But, the rising fighter believes the division’s top contenders are going to do their best… Read More
UFC’s Islam Makhachev Has Provisional Suspension Lifted
By FCF Staff
Promising lightweight Islam Makhachev could be booked for his next fight soon, as the UFC’s announced that U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has lifted the fighter’s provisional suspension.
Makhachev (12-1) was booked to fight Drew Dober at UFC on FOX… Read More
Daniel Cormier Breaks Down Why Islam Makhachev is His Fighter to Watch at UFC on FOX 19
By FCF Staff
There are several stars and rising competitors scheduled to compete at UFC on FOX 19, but according to Daniel Cormier, Islam Makhachev is the fighter to watch this Saturday night.
Makhachev (12-1) is scheduled to take on Drew… Read More
UFC 284: Makhachev Defends Title, Rodriguez Takes Interim Featherweight Belt
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 284, which took place in Perth, Australia.
In the main event, Islam Makhachev remade his claim as the sport’s #1 pound-for-pound fighter, by defending his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovksi.
Makhachev… Read More
Arman Tsarukyan Outlines Why Charles Oliveira Match-up is “Dream Fight”
By FCF Staff
Arman Tsarukyan has been campaigning for a rematch with Islam Makhachev. But, the surging lightweight contender is more than excited to be facing Charles Oliveira at UFC 300.
Tsarukyan has been booked to battle the former lightweight… Read More
Justin Gaethje Targeting Title Shot in Late 2024, Not Summer
By FCF Staff
If Justin Gaethje defeats Max Holloway this coming Saturday at UFC 300, it doesn’t sound like the BMF champ will be calling to fight Islam Makhachev next.
Following Gaethje’s memorable, knockout of Dustin Poirier last summer, many… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski Plans to “Let The Head Rest”, But Still Focused on Ilia Topuria Rematch
By Kelsey Mowatt
After suffering back-to-back, knockout defeats, Alexander Volkanovski understands he needs to take a break from fighting. But, the renowned featherweight is still driving hard for a rematch with the new champ, Ilia Topuria.
Volkanovski was KO’d by… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski Releases Video, Repeats Call For Ilia Topuria Rematch
By FCF Staff
Immediately following his loss to Ilia Topuria on Saturday, Alexander Volkanvoski called for an immediate rematch. Since then, the former featherweight champ has repeated his desire to battle the rising star once again.
Volkanovski faced Topuria in… Read More
“Far More Complete” Finisher, Ilia Topuria, Predicting KO of Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
Alexander Volkanovski is regarded by many as the best featherweight of all time. But, according to Ilia Topuria, the UFC’s featherweight champ’s in store for another stoppage loss at UFC 297.
Topuria (14-0) has been booked to… Read More
Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint Denis, Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan Announced
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added two pivotal fights in the lightweight division to its upcoming schedule, as former interim champ Dustin Poirier will take on Benoit Saint Denis, and former champ Charles Oliveira will face Arman Tsarukyan.
Recently,… Read More
Ilia Topuria Wants to Fight Max Holloway if he Becomes Champ at UFC 298
By FCF Staff
Ilia Topuria is already thinking about what he wants next, if he becomes featherweight champion at UFC 298.
The rising and undefeated fighter is book to face champion Alexander Volkanovski at the February 17th card. Topuria (14-0)… Read More
UFC 298: Date Announced For Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria Headlined Card
By FCF Staff
Following the recent announcement that Alexander Volkanovski will battle Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, a date has been announced for the upcoming card.
Recently, UFC President Dana White confirmed that Volkanovski would fight Topuria in February. Since… Read More
Kamaru Usman Stepping in For Paulo Costa in Khamzat Chimaev Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC 294 has undergone another, significant change, as Kamaru Usman is replacing Paulo Costa for a battle with Khamzat Chimaev.
Recently, Costa reported that he underwent surgery on his elbow a few weeks ago, but that he… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski Replacing Charles Oliveira at UFC 294
By FCF Staff
Ever since Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski fought this past February, there’s been talk about if and when the two will battle again. Well, as it turns out, the stars are going to fight for a second… Read More
Report: Magomed Ankalaev to Battle Johnny Walker Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC has booked a pivotal match-up in the lightweight division, as it’s being reported that Magomed Ankalaev will battle Johnny Walker next.
The match-up will reportedly go down at the UFC’s October 21st… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski’s Coach Believes Yair Rodriguez Could be Champ’s “Biggest Test”
By FCF Staff
Although betting lines for UFC 290 have Alexander Volkanovski as a sizeable favorite to defeat Yair Rodriguez on Saturday, the champion’s head coach is keenly aware of how dangerous the challenger can be.
Rodriguez will battle the… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski Calls For Ilia Topuria to Receive Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Not everyone is convinced that Ilia Topuria will be fighting for the UFC’s featherweight crown in his next bout. But, the current champ, Alexander Volkanovski, believes the promotion should tap the rising contender for a title shot.… Read More