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Conor McGregor Praises Friday’s War Between Justin Gaethje And Michael Johnson
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje and Michael Johnson went to war in the main event of Friday’s TUF 25 Finale, and lightweight champ Conor McGregor was watching.
Johnson rocked Gaethje early on with staggering punches, but the former WSOF champ… Read More
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
Marc Diakiese Discusses Decision to Move to American Top Team
By FCF Staff
Marc Diakiese became one of Europe’s top lightweight prospects via his training and life in England, but earlier this year, “Bonecrusher” decided to make the move to American Top Team in Florida. Why?
Recently the British fighter… Read More
Steve Bosse vs. Jared Cannonier Added to UFC July Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book bouts for International Fight Week in early July, as the promotion’s announced that Steve Bosse will take on #15 ranked, 205’er Jared Cannonier.
The bout will be part of the TUF 25… Read More
UFC Norfolk: Joseph Benavidez is Just Fine Not Having to Fight Henry Cejudo Again
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez could win the UFC’s flyweight title on Saturday without defeating the last man to hold it, soon to be former champ-champ, Henry Cejduo. But, recently the perennial contender outlined why he’s just fine not fighting Cejudo… Read More
Joseph Benavidez is “Trying to Change” Narrative Surrounding Future of UFC’s Flyweight Division
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been plenty of indications the men’s flyweight division in the UFC is in serious jeopardy, but Joseph Benavidez is doing his best to save it.
Earlier this year there was renewed rumors the UFC was… Read More
Report: Valentina Shevchenko to Face Sijara Eubanks in UFC 230 Main Event
By FCF Staff
With the November 3rd, UFC 230 card fast approaching, it’s being reported that Valentina Shevchenko will face Sijara Eubanks for the vacant flyweight title.
The upcoming event will be hosted by Madison Square Garden in New York… Read More
Eddie Alvarez to Challenge Rafael dos Anjos Next
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos has his next title defense booked, as the UFC has announced that the lightweight champ will take on Eddie Alvarez, July 7th.
The bout will headline UFC FN 90, which will take place at… Read More
Edson Barboza’s Boxing Coach Says Feared Striker’s Stand-Up Has Reached New Levels
By FCF Staff
Edson Barboza is widely considered to be one of the best strikers in the UFC’s lightweight division, but as he gets ready to fight Tony Ferguson, his boxing coach says his stand-up is more dangerous than ever.… Read More
UFC Confirms Edson Barboza vs.Tony Ferguson After Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Khabib Nurmagomedov from the TUF 22 Finale, the UFC has announced that Edson Barboza has agreed to step in and fight Tony Ferguson.
Recently Nurmagomedov reported that he’s broken a rib, and as… Read More
Frankie Edgar Say 145 Title, Not “Money Fight” With Conor McGregor, is Primary Goal
By FCF Staff
Although Frankie Edgar would stand to make a ton of money by fighting rising star Conor McGregor, the former lightweight champ says securing the featherweight belt, is what matters to him most.
Edgar is expected to fight… Read More
Max Holloway Says Hawaiian UFC Card Could Bring BJ Penn Out of Retirement
By FCF Staff
BJ Penn hung up the gloves last summer after incurring his third consecutive defeat, but according to Max Holloway, a UFC card in Hawaii could bring the legend out of retirement.
The 36 year-old Penn called it… Read More
UFC FN 70: Steve Bosse to Make Octagon Debut After Being Pulled From UFC 186
By FCF Staff
After being added, and then pulled from UFC 186 in a matter of days, Steve Bosse has been re-booked for his Octagon debut.
Bosse was signed to face Fabio Maldonado on April 25th, after Bellator was granted… Read More
UFC 186: Steve Bosse Tapped as Replacement For “Rampage” Jackson
By FCF Staff
Following the news that “Rampage” Jackson has been prevented from fighting at UFC 186 as scheduled, the promotion has called on former hockey enforcer, Steve Bosse, to fight Fabio Maldonado.
Recently it was revealed that Bellator has… Read More
UFC 184 Receives Tony Ferguson vs. Yancy Medeiros
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 184 is nearing completion, as the promotion has announced that surging lightweight Tony Ferguson will battle Yancy Medeiros at the February 28th event.
The match-up is the 12th fight to be booked for… Read More
UFC’s Dhiego Lima Weighs in on “Must Win” Victory Over Jorge Oliveira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dhiego Lima may have impressed during his run on the Nineteenth Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, but the rising welterweight admits he felt a little uneasy, heading into his second, official UFC bout.
Lima… Read More
UFC FN 56’s Dhiego Lima Thrilled to be Entering Fifth Fight of 2014: “MMA is Just a Crazy Sport”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Dhiego Lima’s official record may not reflect it, 2014 has been a busy year for the 25 year-old fighter, and the welterweight wouldn’t have it any other way.
Lima is scheduled to take… Read More
UFC FN 54: Jerrod Sanders Moving to Bantamweight, Will Battle Pedro Munhoz
By FCF Staff
Jerrod Sanders could look like a very different fighter for his next bout, as the UFC has announced that he’s dropping from lightweight to bantamweight to face Pedro Munhoz.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight… Read More
UFC FN 54: Nordine Taleb to Battle Jingliang Li
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 54 has received another bout, as the promotion has announced that Nordine Taleb will battle Jingliang Li. The upcoming event will be hosted by Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 4th.
Taleb (9-2)… Read More