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Francis Ngannou Proclaims He’s “Not Leaving Boxing” Ahead of Anthony Joshua Fight
By FCF Staff
Ahead of Francis Ngannou’s bout this Friday with Anthony Joshua, there’s been no shortage of talk about what will come next for the former UFC champ, if he’s defeated. But, based on recent comments Ngannou made, it… Read More
Alex Pereira Open to Training With Israel Adesanya if Fight Series is Over
By FCF Staff
If the book has truly closed on Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira fighting, the latter says he’s open to training with his longtime, rival.
Since Pereira moved up to light heavyweight and began his title run, the… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski Plans to “Let The Head Rest”, But Still Focused on Ilia Topuria Rematch
By Kelsey Mowatt
After suffering back-to-back, knockout defeats, Alexander Volkanovski understands he needs to take a break from fighting. But, the renowned featherweight is still driving hard for a rematch with the new champ, Ilia Topuria.
Volkanovski was KO’d by… Read More
Eddie Hearn Believes Conor McGregor Wants to Fight, Comments on Negotiations
By FCF Staff
As the MMA world continues to discuss and speculate about if and when Conor McGregor will return to the UFC, accomplished boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has shared his thoughts on the situation.
For months now, there’s been… Read More
Henry Cejudo Changes Mind on Retirement: “It’s Far From Over”
By FCF Staff
Leading up to UFC 298, Henry Cejudo was adamant that if he wasn’t victorious, a second, retirement announcement would come. But, now the decorated fighter is reporting he’s not hanging up the gloves after all.
As Cejudo… Read More
Cage Warriors 166 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Cage Warriors 166, which is taking place Friday in San Diego, California.
In the main event, former UFC flyweight contender, Wilson Reis, will battle featherweight Toby Misech.
The card will also… Read More
Alex Pereira Claims Jamahal Hill is Not a Top Three Light Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
Jamahal Hill has climbed to the top of the UFC’s light heavyweight mountain and secured the promotion’s title. But, according to the man who currently holds that belt, Alex Pereira, there are several light heavyweights on the… Read More
Coach Discusses Islam Makhachev’s Future, Plan to Fight For Welterweight Title
By Kelsey Mowatt
It remains to be seen when and who Islam Makhachev fights next. But, recently one of the lightweight champ’s coaches reported the fighter’s still hoping to challenge for the UFC’s welterweight crown.
The 32-year-old Makhachev (25-1) is… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski Releases Video, Repeats Call For Ilia Topuria Rematch
By FCF Staff
Immediately following his loss to Ilia Topuria on Saturday, Alexander Volkanvoski called for an immediate rematch. Since then, the former featherweight champ has repeated his desire to battle the rising star once again.
Volkanovski faced Topuria in… Read More
George Hardwick vs Lucas Clay Title Bout Set For CW169
By press release
Cage Warriors – Europe’s Leading MMA Organisation – has today confirmed the addition of a huge lightweight title bout to its already stacked CW 169 event at London’s indigo at The O2.
Returning champion George Hardwick will… Read More
Dana White is “Hoping” Conor McGregor – Michael Chandler Gets Booked in The Fall
By FCF Staff
Both Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have publicly declared they want to fight sooner than later, but it looks like the long-discussed bout will not take place this summer.
Since the two were announced as opposing coaches… Read More
Kevin Lee Reflects on Why Fighting Rinat Fakhretdinov Was “Terrible Decision”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Kevin Lee’s return to the UFC last summer turned out to be a disastrous night for the former lightweight contender, and recently Lee provided some additional context as to why.
Following his decision win over Diego Sanchez… Read More
“Far More Complete” Finisher, Ilia Topuria, Predicting KO of Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
Alexander Volkanovski is regarded by many as the best featherweight of all time. But, according to Ilia Topuria, the UFC’s featherweight champ’s in store for another stoppage loss at UFC 297.
Topuria (14-0) has been booked to… Read More
Dustin Poirier Confirms Benoit Saint Denis Fight is Proceeding, Apologizes For “Misunderstanding”
By FCF Staff
After initially reporting that an announced fight with Benoit Saint Denis isn’t happening, Dustin Poirier has since confirmed the match-up is a go.
A few weeks ago, the UFC announced that Poirier is going to fight Saint… Read More
Kevin Lee Announces Plans to Fight Again, Following Retirement Last Year
By FCF Staff
It looks like Kevin Lee’s retirement is going to be a short one, as the UFC vet has announced he plans to fight again.
The 31-year-old announced he was hanging up the gloves in July, 2023, following a… Read More
Henry Cejudo: “It’s All or Nothing” For Merab Dvalishvili Fight
By FCF Staff
As Henry Cejudo prepares for his second fight, since he ended his retirement last year, the decorated fighter has acknowledged he’s carrying a must-win, mindset.
The former bantamweight and flyweight champion is scheduled to fight fellow top-contender, Merab… Read More
Jared Cannonier Discusses Timeline For Return, Following Knee Surgery
By FCF Staff
After having his 2023 campaign ended by a knee injury, Jared Cannonier has provided an update on his recovery and when he could be cleared to compete.
Cannonier had agreed to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294… Read More
Dana White: Kayla Harrison Has Made Successful Cuts to Bantamweight
By FCF Staff
The news that Kayla Harrison is dropping to bantamweight to fight Holly Holm at UFC 300 seemed to surprise more than a few observers. But, UFC President Dana White says the former lightweight champ has already been… Read More
CW 168: Andrew Clamp – Matty Byfield Title Bout Added
By press release
Cage Warriors – Europe’s Leading MMA Organisation – has today confirmed a second title bout for its return to Manchester on Saturday, March 16th.
Light heavyweights Andrew ‘The Vice’ Clamp and Matty Byfield will face off… Read More
Robert Whittaker Believes Dricus Du Plessis Will Beat Israel Adesanya
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if and when Dricus Du Plessis will fight Israel Adesanya. But, if the rivals do fight soon, Robert Whittaker believes the new UFC middleweight champ will be victorious.
Du Plessis secured the… Read More