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Jose Aldo Reports “Great Conversation” With UFC, But Doesn’t See Return to Octagon
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo’s reporting he had a “great conversation” with UFC officials, the interim featherweight champ says he still wants to close out his run with the promotion.
Following the UFC’s decision to have Conor McGregor challenge… Read More
Jose Aldo Claims Dana White Advised Him to Stay “Quiet” About Fighter Union
By FCF Staff
As Jose Aldo gets set to meet with UFC officials and Dana White, the Brazilian star is claiming that the latter advised him to stay “quiet”, regarding a fighter union.
Aldo, who has said in the past… Read More
Jose Aldo’s Coach Says UFC “Lacked Truth” in Handling Interim 145 Champ
By FCF Staff
Following Jose Aldo’s declaration that he’s done fighting, the interim featherweight champ’s coach, Andre Pederneiras, has weighed in on the situation.
After the UFC announced that Conor McGregor will challenge lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez on November 12th,… Read More
Jose Aldo Threatens to Take Dive if He’s Not Granted UFC Release
By FCF Staff
Recently Jose Aldo relayed that he no longer wants to fight and that he wants the UFC to release him, and the Brazilian star isn’t backing off that stance.
Aldo made the announcement following the news that… Read More
UFC 205: Michael Johnson Knows Path to 155 Title Goes “Through” Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has never lost and is widely considered to be one of the best, if not the best, grappler in MMA, but Michael Johnson welcomed the opportunity to face “The Eagle” at UFC 205.
Johnson was… Read More
UFC 205: Khabib Nurmagomedov Threatens to “Show His Power”, Leave UFC, if Title Fight Isn’t Awarded Next
By FCF Staff
After being passed over for a lightweight title fight at UFC 205, Khabib Nurmagomedov is threatening to “show his power”, if he’s not awarded a title fight next.
Recently UFC President Dana White reported that Nurmagomedov, and… Read More
Dana White Tweet Says Eddie Alvarez vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Planned For UFC 205
By FCF Staff
Recently rumors have been swirling that Conor McGregor will face lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, but according to a tweet from Dana White, that’s not the case.
The UFC President was recently asked on Twitter… Read More
Demetrious Johnson Says UFC’s “Champions Don’t Get Paid The Top Dollars”
By FCF Staff
Recently many UFC fighters have been campaigning for ‘super-fights’ that could generate big draws, with or without a title, and Demetrious Johnson understands why.
For years, most of the promotion’s biggest bouts have been championship fights or… Read More
Bellator Books James Gallagher vs. Kirill Medvedovsky
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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Sept. 12, 2016) – A featherweight contest between budding Irish star James Gallagher (4-0) and Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) has been added to the main card of the promotion’s first ever card at… Read More
BAMMA 26: John Kavanagh Discusses Promotion, Safety Standards in MMA
By FCF Staff
Straight Blast Gym founder John Kavanagh attended the pre-fight press conference for BAMMA 26 on Thursday, and here is some of what the Irish coach had to say about the promotion, and safety standards in MMA.
BAMMA… Read More
Dana White Believes Ronda Rousey’s Return Will be “Biggest Pay-Per-View” in UFC History
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if and when Ronda Rousey will make her UFC return, but when she does, Dana White believes it will be the biggest pay-per-view event in the promotion’s history.
The former bantamweight champ… Read More
Dillon Danis Responds to Nate Diaz’s Comments, Says He’s up For MMA Bout
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz made it clear that he doesn’t care for Dillon Danis, following UFC 202, and the jiu-jitsu competitor says he’s willing to fight the Stockton fighter.
During Diaz’s post-fight press conference, he relayed that Danis is… Read More
UFC 202: Nate Diaz Says UFC “Can’t Have a Guy Like me Win”
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz has argued many times that the UFC brass favors Conor McGregor, and the outspoken fighter hasn’t changed his opinion, as the biggest fight of his career nears.
Diaz will take on Irish superstar Conor McGregor… Read More
Boxing Star Canelo Alvarez is Backing Nate Diaz Heading Into UFC 202
By FCF Staff
It looks like Nate Diaz has the backing of one of the planet’s top boxers as UFC 202 draws near, as recently Canelo Alvarez was photographed wearing one of the Stockton star’s t-shirts.
Diaz, who… Read More
(Updated) UFC 202: Press Conference Ends in Mayhem After Nate Diaz Walks Out
By FCF Staff
After Conor McGregor showed up half-an-hour late for today’s press conference in Las Vegas, Nate Diaz proceeded to walk out not long after, and chaos ensued.
The presser was supposed to begin at 1:00 PM/PST, and UFC… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Continues Campaign For Title Shot, Claims Eddie Alvarez Turned Down August Bout
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez has said he wants to face the winner of Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II next, but Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best to prevent that from happening.
The vaunted grappler, and the #1 ranked… Read More
UFC 202: Artem Lobov Argues Imitating Diaz Brothers is a Bad Idea, “They Get Hit a Lot”
By FCF Staff
Over the years, Nick and Nate Diaz have received plenty of praise for their boxing abilities, but evidently, none of it has come from Artem Lobov.
Lobov (11-12-1) is scheduled to fight the brothers’ teammate, Chris Avila… Read More
UFC Books Cortney Casey – Randa Markos
By FCF Staff
UFC 202 has received a new bout, less than three weeks out, as the promotion has announced that Cortney Casey will take on strawweight Randa Markos.
Casey (5-3) recently ended a two fight losing streak by stopping Cristina… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Promises to “Hunt” Eddie Alvarez Down, “With or Without The Belt”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently said Eddie Alvarez isn’t “interesting”, and that he only wants to fight him because he has the 155 belt, but that appears to have changed.
The #1 ranked, lightweight contender has been campaigning for… Read More
Nick Diaz Responds to Tyron Woodley’s UFC 202 Callout
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley was quick to call for a scrap with Nick Diaz next month, following his title win at UFC 201, and now the latter has responded.
After Woodley KO’d Robbie Lawler on Saturday to become welterweight… Read More