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Conor McGregor’s Coach Says Fighter is a “Bad Stylistic Match-up” For Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has argued on multiple occasions that he has the skills to end the remarkable reign of Jose Aldo, and following the latter’s memorable win over Chad Mendes, “Notorious” echoed those sentiments.
Recently, the Irish featherweight’s… Read More
UFC’s Rory MacDonald Predicts Conor McGregor Will be a Dominant Champ
By FCF Staff
More than a few fighters have said they’re not convinced yet that Conor McGregor will become the UFC’s featherweight champ, but it looks as though Rory MacDonald isn’t one of them.
Since arriving in the UFC, McGregor… Read More
UFC 179: Conor McGregor Entertained by Aldo-Mendes II But Offers Warning to Champ
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor was in attendance at last night’s UFC 179 card in Brazil, and as a result, the rising featherweight got to witness the thrilling rematch between Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes first hand.
The brash fighter… Read More
UFC 179: Jose Aldo Weighs-In on Title Defense, “Joker” Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo may have emerged from UFC 179 with a bruised and battered face, but the renowned fighter also took home the featherweight belt he’s held since 2009.
Challenger Chad Mendes managed to stun Aldo on a… Read More
UFC: Conor McGregor to Face Dennis Siver Next
By FCF Staff
Dana White has made the case for Conor McGregor to receive a title shot, but the rising featherweight will have to get through Dennis Siver first.
The UFC has announced that McGregor and Siver will battle in… Read More
UFC’s Conor McGregor And Chad Mendes Let The Insults Fly on “Beyond the Octagon”
UFC’s Conor McGregor Says Next Fight May Not be For The Title, Calls on “Scared Contenders”
By FCF Staff
Not long after word surfaced that Conor McGregor is considering a move to lightweight, if he secures and defends the UFC’s 145 title next year, the rising star says another plan is in the works.
Recently, Dana… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor Wants to Make Run at 155, Says Stadium Fight in Works for 2015
By FCF Staff
Now that it looks like Conor McGregor will challenge for the featherweight title sometime in early 2015, the rising star says a run at lightweight could not be far away.
Recently, Dana White said that handing McGregor… Read More
Chad Mendes Not Looking Past Jose Aldo, But Wants to “Punch a Hole Through Conor McGregor’s Face”
By FCF Staff
If Chad Mendes is able to avenge his 2012 loss to Jose Aldo at UFC 179, there’s a good chance he’ll face Conor McGregor next, and the powerful wrestler evidently can’t wait.
While McGregor has risen up the… Read More
Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz and Conor McGregor Among Most Watched Fighters on UFC Fight Pass
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s digital streaming service, Fight Pass, has been operating now for nearly ten months, and fighters like Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz, Jon Jones and Conor McGregor are reportedly among the most watched.
The promotion… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Says Conor McGregor Title Shot Makes Sense
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor holds just one win over a top ranked opponent, UFC President Dana White is making the case for why the rising featherweight could receive a title shot next.
Following McGregor’s first round, stoppage win… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Dominick Cruz, Conor McGregor and Yoel Romero Make Big Jumps
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz and Conor McGregor scored impressive and quick victories at UFC 178, and both men have benefitted greatly from their performances in terms of the rankings.
Cruz returned to action for the first time in nearly… Read More
UFC 178: Demetrious Johnson, Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone Lead Way in Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 178 card in Las Vegas, and leading the way in pay was flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson.
According to the figures the NSAC has released, Johnson… Read More
UFC 178: Conor McGregor Talks Win, Says Dustin Poirier “Didn’t Want to be in There”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor kept his hype train moving full speed ahead at UFC 178, by quickly stopping Dustin Poirier , and not surprisingly, the outspoken featherweight had some interesting things to say afterwards.
McGregor, who needed less than… Read More
UFC 178: Tim Kennedy, Yoel Romero, Conor McGregor and Dominick Cruz Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor repeatedly stated he was going to take out Dustin Poirier in the first round, heading into UFC 178, and after doing so, the rising featherweight earned a “Performance of the Night”.
McGregor took Poirier out… Read More
UFC 178: Demetrious Johnson Defends Title, Donald Cerrone, Conor McGregor Score Wins
By FCF Staff
As most people expected would be the case, Demetrious Johnson retained the flyweight championship tonight at UFC 178, by tapping out Chris Cariaso in the second round.
The heavily favoured Johnson submitted Cariaso with a nicely executed,… Read More
UFC 178: Conor McGregor Plans to “Stiffen” up Dustin Poirier, Lock up “Title Shot”
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s first round, stoppage win over Diego Brandao, some observers were surprised to see that the featherweight was voted into the UFC’s #9 ranking. While McGregor has impressed since arriving in the promotion, the Irish… Read More
Countdown to UFC 178: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor
UFC 178: Conor McGregor to Battle Dustin Poirier, Event Headed to MGM Grand Garden Arena
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier quickly volunteered to face Conor McGregor next, following the latter’s win at UFC FN 46, and the featherweight has got his wish.
The UFC has announced the two will square off, September 27th at UFC… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Conor McGregor Cracks Top 10 After UFC FN 46 Victory
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor may have a ways to go yet, before he secures the title shot he repeatedly discusses, the featherweight has moved into the UFC’s top ten rankings.
Following McGregor’s first round, stoppage win over Diego… Read More