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UFC’s Targeting Donald Cerrone vs. Justin Gaethje
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is close to adding another, compelling lightweight fight to its upcoming schedule, as Donald Cerrone will likely face fellow contender Justin Gaethje next.
UFC President Dana White confirmed to Yahoo Sports that the… Read More
UFC Philadelphia Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Philadelphia, which will feature Justin Gaethje taking on fellow lightweight contender, Edson Barboza in the main event.
All of the competitors made weight for the card, except for former flyweight… Read More
Kevin Lee Says it “Might be Time” to Make Jump to 170, Following Latest Defeat
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee has talked about moving up to welterweight in the past, and following his loss to Al Iaquinta on Saturday, “The Motown Phenom” says it might be time.
The lightweight contender faced Iaquinta in the headliner… Read More
UFC Milwaukee: Al Iaquinta Defeats Kevin Lee Again
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Milwaukee, which saw Al Iaquinta defeat Kevin Lee for a second time in the card’s main event.
Lee managed to take Iaquinta down a couple of times in the entertaining bout,… Read More
UFC Milwaukee Weigh-In Results: Al Iaquinta And Kevin Lee Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for the UFC’s event tomorrow in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which will feature Al Iaquinta taking on fellow lightweight contender Kevin Lee in the main event.
The two fought before back in 2014, and… Read More
UFC Milwaukee: Dan Hooker Says It’s “Not Time” Yet to Reflect on Recent Run
By FCF Staff
Although Dan Hooker has been making some big statements in the UFC’s lightweight division as of late, the rising fighter says now’s not the time to reflect on his accomplishments.
Since Hooker was submitted by featherweight Jason… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Father Says Son Would Fight Conor McGregor in Boxing Match
By FCF Staff
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dominant, submission win over Conor McGregor last month, the UFC champ’s father is reporting his son would face McGregor again…but in a boxing match.
Although McGregor reportedly asked the UFC for an immediate rematch… Read More
UFC 229: Kevin Lee’s Predicting Conor McGregor Will “Sleep” Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
A lot of fighters, fans and observers believe the grappling game of Khabib Nurmagomedov will be too much for Conor McGregor, but Kevin Lee’s predicting the latter’s going to win by knockout at UFC 229.
McGregor will… Read More
Report: UFC Fight Night 128 Averages Over 900,000 Viewers
By FCF Staff
Although the prelim bouts for UFC Fight Night 128 reportedly struggled for viewers, the card drew quite well, overall.
The event took place last Saturday in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and features a lightweight bout between contenders… Read More
UFC FN 128: Kevin Lee Says he Raises All The Questions People Want Khabib Nurmagomedov to Answer
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee has made it clear in the past that he’s not sold on the idea Khabib Nurmagomedov is the planet’s best lightweight, and following his win at UFC Fight Night 128, he doubled down on that… Read More
UFC FN 128 Weigh-In Results: Kevin Lee Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 128 card in Atlantic City are over, and Kevin Lee was one of two fighters who missed weight.
The lightweight contender came in at 157 pounds for his headlining… Read More
Kevin Lee Makes Case For Why Conor McGregor Would Stop Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
No fighter has been able to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov to date in his MMA career, but Kevin Lee believes that will change, if he faces Conor McGregor.
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight interim lightweight champ Tony Ferguson… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager Says Tony Ferguson’s “The B-Side”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson may hold the UFC’s lightweight interim title, but according to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager, “El Cucuy” will be the “B side” at UFC 223.
Nurmagomedov will challenge Ferguson at the upcoming, April 7th event, which will… Read More
UFC 220 PPV Buy Estimates Are In
By FCF Staff
Last month’s UFC 220 card in Boston featured two title fights, and it looks like the January 20th event pulled decent, but somewhat underwhelming, pay-per-view numbers.
The event saw heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic worked his way to… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib v Ferguson: Career-Ending Battle?
It seems that the logjam in the lightweight division of UFC will finally come to an end at UFC 223 on April 7th. This is the date pencilled in for the long-awaited – and frequently postponed –… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Plans to “Humble” Conor McGregor, Make Star Work For Title Shot, if Victorious at UFC 223
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White has repeatedly said that the promotion plans to have Conor McGregor fight the winner of the upcoming, Tony Ferguson – Khabib Nurmagomedov bout, but the latter has other ideas.
Nurmagomedov will challenge the… Read More
What’s Next for Conor McGregor? And Does Anyone Really Care?
To the world at large, Conor McGregor is the biggest name in MMA. He’s the man who took on Floyd Mayweather and – well, lost. His personal life has also been a matter for public debate, after a snap… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager Says Lightweight Will Not Fight For a “Fake Belt”
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White recently said the promotion is considering having Tony Ferguson defend the interim lightweight title against Khabib Nurmagomedov. But, the latter’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, says they’re not interested in fighting for a “fake belt”.
White… Read More
Report: UFC 219 Likely Third Biggest PPV Card of 2017 For Promotion
By FCF Staff
UFC 219 featured one of the biggest female fights in recent memory, as featherweight champ Cris “Cyborg” took on former bantamweight champ, Holly Holm, and it looks like the card performed quite well in the pay-per-view market.… Read More
Dana White Sets Deadlline For Conor McGregor to Defend Lightweight Title
By FCF Staff
It’s been over a year now and counting, since Conor McGregor won the UFC’s lightweight title, and now Dana White has set a deadline for the Irish star’s first title defense.
Following McGregor’s defeat to decorated boxer,… Read More