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UFC 243 Weigh-in Results: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya is Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 243, which will take place tomorrow in Melbourne, Australia,
In the main event, interim middleweight champ Israel Adesanya will take on middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker.
The card will be hosted… Read More
Donald Cerrone Says Conor McGregor’s Turned Down Multiple Fights With Him
By FCF Staff
Earlier this year, Conor McGregor tweeted out he was interested in fighting Donald Cerrone. But, the latter claims the Irish star’s passed on fighting him several times.
Cerrone has called for a bout with McGregor on several occasions,… Read More
UFC 238: Donald Cerrone Says Conor McGregor “Had His Shot”, Wants to Lock-up Title Fight
By FCF Staff
After failing to secure a bout with Conor McGregor this summer, Donald Cerrone is focused on earning a title shot at UFC 238.
For some time, Cerrone campaigned for a fight with McGregor, and there was speculation… Read More
UFC 238: Donald Cerrone on Why He’ll “be Alright” in Bout With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson has won 11 straight fights, and has defeated several, notable fighters during that run. But, Donald Cerrone sounds pretty confident that he’ll defeat “El Cucuy” when they battle at UFC 238.
Recently the UFC announced… Read More
Report: Donald Cerrone – Tony Ferguson Bout Added to UFC’s Summer Schedule
By FCF Staff
After defeating Al Iaquinta last weekend, Donald Cerrone once again called for a bout with Conor McGregor, but it looks like “Cowboy” will face Tony Ferguson next.
Recently ESPN’s Ariel Helwani and Brett Okamoto reported that the Cerrone… Read More
UFC Ottawa: Donald Cerrone Reflects on Win, Says he “Was Lost” in Round One
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone worked his way to a clear cut, decision win over Al Iaquinta at UFC Ottawa. But, after the one-sided victory, “Cowboy” admitted he “felt lost” in the bout’s opening round.
Following his win, which came… Read More
UFC Ottawa: Donald Cerrone on Why Conor McGregor “Payday” no Longer Applies, Due to New PPV Deal
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is still one of the biggest names in all of combat sports, but Donald Cerrone says the days of collecting massive checks through fighting the star are over.
For sometime, Cerrone campaigned for a bout… Read More
Conor McGregor Reveals Parties Are “Close” to Signing Star’s Next Bout
By FCF Staff
The expectation is that Conor McGregor is going to fight UFC lightweight champ, Khabib Nurmagomedov next. Now the Irish star’s reporting his highly anticipated return to the Octagon is “close” to being signed.
TMZ Sports spoke with… Read More
John Kavanagh Would “Almost Bet Anything” Khabib Nurmagomedov – Conor McGregor Happens in 2018
By FCF Staff
There’s been endless speculation and talk about when and if Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will fight, and the latter’s coach is extremely confident it will take place this year.
Nurmagomedov secured the UFC’s lightweight title in… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals Possible Dates For Next Bout
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov might be returning to the Octagon sooner than some expected.
Since Nurmagomedov won the lightweight title at UFC 223 last month, by defeating Al Iaquinta, the expectation has been that he wouldn’t fight again until… Read More
Brian Ortega Believes His Ground Game Presents Challenge to Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
The consensus has been that the path to victory against Khabib Nurmagomedov requires keeping the bout standing, but it sounds like Brian Ortega doesn’t necessarily believe that’s the case.
Ortega offered to step in for the injured… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Weighs-In on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez believes Conor McGregor could take out Khabib Nurmagomedov, if and when they ever fight, but, ultimately the former champ’s picking “The Eagle” to defeat the massive star.
Recently Alvarez spoke with ESNewsReporting.com, and he was asked… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Says Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Only Interested in Fighting “Wounded Gazelles”
By FCF Staff
Although Eddie Alvarez likely won’t be next for Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former lightweight champ continues to fire verbal warnings at the new champ.
Alvarez has been arguing for sometime that he’s the only lightweight who can defeat… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Callout
By FCF Staff
After winning the vacant lightweight title at UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov relayed that he’s interested in fighting Georges St-Pierre. But, the legendary fighter says he’s not interested in facing the new champ at this time.
Nurmagomedov called… Read More
UFC 223: Tony Ferguson Takes Verbal Shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Title Cinching Win
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov secured the UFC’s lightweight title last night via a clear cut, decision win over Al Iaquinta, but Tony Ferguson wasn’t impressed with what he saw.
Nurmagomedov dominated the early rounds with his vaunted wrestling and… Read More
Diego Sanchez Fires Back at Fans Calling For Him to Retire
By FCF Staff
Diego Sanchez suffered a first round, KO at the hands of Al Iaquinta last weekend, but the 35 year-old vet has no intention of retiring, despite some calls for him to do so.
Sanchez faced Iaquinta in… Read More
Matt Serra Won’t be “Making The Walk For Myself” at MSG, But Says Sharing it With His Fighters Might be Better
By FCF Staff
Matt Serra won’t get to throw down at Madison Square Garden, but the retired, former champ believes experiencing it with his fighters might be even better.
Just last week the New York State Assembly voted to sanction… Read More
UFC 185: Ross Pearson Talks Latest Win, Says He’s The “Best Striker” at 155 Pounds
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by Al Iaquinta last November, Ross Pearson was hoping to remind the MMA world of his finishing abilities at UFC 185, and the lightweight did just that.
Pearson took out rugged veteran Sam Stout… Read More
UFC 183: Anderson Silva And Nick Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for UFC 183, and as one would expect, headliners Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva led the way.
According to the salaries, which were disclosed to the NSAC,… Read More