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Report: Jose Aldo to Battle Alexander Volkanovski Next
By FCF Staff
Both Jose Aldo and Alexander Volkanovski expressed an interest in fighting each other recently, and now it’s being reported the match-up has been signed.
The featherweight fight will reportedly be part of the May 4th, UFC 237… Read More
Jose Aldo’s Coach Explains Why Alexander Volkanovski Fight Makes Sense For Former Champ
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo reportedly wasn’t familiar with Alexander Volkanovski’s name, following his big win at UFC Fortaleza, the legend’s coach says a fight with the rising featherweight makes sense.
After Aldo took out Renato “Moicano” earlier this month, Volkanovski… Read More
UFC 232: Jon Jones Reclaims LHW Belt, Amanda Nunes Becomes Champ-Champ
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 232, which saw Jon Jones reclaim the light-heavyweight title and bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes added the featherweight title to his resume.
Jones took Gustafsson down in round three and brought about… Read More
UFC 232 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
In advance of UFC 232 tomorrow in Inglewood, the card’s headliners have all weighed-in and made weight for their contests.
Saturday’s event will feature Jon Jones taking on Alexander Gustafsson for the vacant, light-heavyweight title, and bantamweight… Read More
UFC 229: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor Betting Odds
UFC 229 is just over a week away, and the card will feature one of the biggest fights in combat sports history: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor. Accordingly, it’s a bout that will almost certainly draw frenzied action on… Read More
UFC 229: Conor vs Khabib Fight Preview
It’s finally happening … Conor McGregor is getting back in the ring and against his bus riding rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov, no less. McGregor was facing up to 7 years in jail, but that was never really the… Read More
Randy Couture Heaps Praise on Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Randy Couture became one of the greatest fighters who ever lived, largely due to his grappling abilities, and “The Natural’s” a big fan of another renowned grappler, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has gone 26-0 to date in professional… Read More
Colby Covington Doesn’t See Conor McGregor Reclaiming Title From Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
If and when Conor McGregor faces Khabib Nurmagomedov, Colby Covington doesn’t see the superstar reclaiming the UFC’s lightweight title from the new champ.
A bout between Nurmagomedov and McGregor is expected to take place later this year,… Read More
UFC FN 133 Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC FN 133 card, which took place in Boise, Idaho.
Junior Dos Santos def. Blagoy Ivanov via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Sage Northcutt def. Zak Ottow via knockout (punches) –… Read More
UFC FN 133 Weigh-In Results: Junior dos Santos & Blagoy Ivanov Set For Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 133, which will take place tomorrow in Boise, Idaho.
In the main event, former heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos will take on former WSOF champ, Blagoy Ivanov.
The… Read More
Artem Lobov Says Cub Swanson Has Never “in His Life Felt The Power That I Have”
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson has fought many of the world’s top featherweights, during his run in the UFC, but Artem Lobov claims he’s never faced anyone who hits as hard as him.
Lobov has been booked to face the… Read More
Darren Elkins Discusses Decision to Move to Team Alpha Male, Put Retirement Thoughts Behind Him
By Kelsey Mowatt
After defeating Chas Skelly at UFC 196 in March, which followed a training camp with the renowned Team Alpha Male, Darren Elkins has decided to move his life to California.
Recently the featherweight contender… Read More
UFC 200: Jose Aldo Says “The Aggression Has to Come Back” in His Game
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo has lost just one fight in the last ten years, the former UFC featherweight champ admits he needs to get back to the approach, which made him one of the most feared fighters in… Read More
Joe Rogan Argues Conor McGregor – Frankie Edgar is a “Way Easier Sell” Than Rematch With Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
All signs point to Conor McGregor defending his featherweight title next, and according to UFC commentator Joe Rogan, the promotion would be well advised to book Frankie Edgar as the challenger.
Since McGregor knocked out Jose Aldo… Read More
UFC 196: Dana White Tells Fired up Frankie Edgar “I Love You”, “Calm Down”
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take Frankie Edgar long to resume his campaign for a title fight with Conor McGregor, following the latter’s loss, and Dana White’s ensured him he’s in the mix.
McGregor faced Nate Diaz in a welterweight… Read More
Frankie Edgar Says UFC Threw Him “Under The Bus”
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar couldn’t have fought Conor McGregor at UFC 196 due to a torn groin, but the former lightweight champ believes the promotion disrespected him, in how they handled the situation.
McGregor was scheduled to fight Rafael… Read More
Jose Aldo Repeats he Will “Only Accept” an Immediate Rematch With Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
UFC officials haven’t publicly relayed what their plans are for Jose Aldo, but the former featherweight champ continues to say he will only accept a rematch with Conor McGregor,
Following Aldo’s stunning, 13 second KO to McGregor… Read More
Frankie Edgar is up For “Back-to-Back” Title Fights With Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar believes Conor McGregor is in for a tough test when he battles lightweight king Rafael dos Anjos on March 5th, but if he does take the title, “The Answer” would love to face the 145… Read More
Frankie Edgar Believes Conor McGregor’s in Tough Against Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
Since it was reported that Conor McGregor will face Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 197, several oddsmakers have listed the latter as the favorite, and Frankie Edgar understands why.
McGregor is expected to challenge the lightweight champion… Read More
Frankie Edgar Questions Whether Being “Company Man” is “Panning Out”
By FCF Staff
The MMA world continues to wait and see what fight the UFC will book for Conor McGregor, and this wait is clearing getting to Frankie Edgar.
Since Edgar scored an impressive, stoppage win over fellow featherweight contender… Read More