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Report: Nate Diaz Has Agreed to Fight Leon Edwards in Five Round, Co-main Event
By FCF Staff
After going through 2020 without competing, it’s being reported that Nate Diaz will likely return to the cage in May for a fight with Leon Edwards.
Diaz hasn’t competed since November, 2019, whe he lost via TKO… Read More
Dana White Says Justin Gaethje “Fits Very Well” in Lightweight Title Picture
By FCF Staff
Recently Justin Gaethje questioned whether he’s angered UFC brass, while discussing the fact his next bout has yet to be booked. But, UFC President Dana White insists the promotion hasn’t forgotten about the former interim champ.
Gaethje… Read More
Dana White: Dustin Poirier is “Smart” For Pursuing Conor McGregor Rubber Match
By FCF Staff
Some observers have questioned if Dustin Poirier should have pursued fighting for the UFC’s lightweight title next, rather than Conor McGregor for the third time. But, according to UFC President Dana White, Poirier made the right call… Read More
‘Jacare Souza’ to Face Surging Andre Muniz Next
By FCF Staff
The accomplished ‘Jacare’ Souza has his next opponent, and it’s surging middleweight Andre Muniz.
The 41-year-old Souza (26-9-1) has slipped out of the UFC’s rankings on account of a brief stint at light heavyweight and three straight… Read More
Patricio Freire: Win Over Michael Chandler is “Proof” The “Athlete”, Not The Promotion, Matters
By FCF Staff
The common narrative in MMA is that the UFC is home to the world’s best fighters, and Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire is citing his quick win over Michael Chandler, while firing back at that theory.
Freire (31-4) has… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Returning to The Cage Was Never Considered
By FCF Staff
For weeks, Dana White reported he was hopeful he could convince Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again. But, the undefeated, retired star says walking back from his retirement was never an option.
Nurmagomedov shocked many throughout the MMA… Read More
Report: Tony Ferguson to Fight Beneil Dariush Next
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that Tony Ferguson’s path back to the win column, will need to go through Beneil Dariush.
The 37-year-old Ferguson (25-5) is coming off consecutive losses to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira, after winning 12… Read More
Islam Makhachev Hopes to “Help” Tony Ferguson Retire
By FCF Staff
After extending his winning streak to seven at UFC 259, Islam Makhachev is hoping to be the last man Tony Ferguson faces in the Octagon.
Makhachev took on Drew Dober on Saturday night and submitted the dangerous… Read More
Tony Ferguson Thanks Legendary Boxing Coach Freddie Roach
By FCF Staff
Following a 2020 campaign which saw Tony Ferguson drop back-to-back bouts for the first time in his career, ‘El Cucuy’ has headed to the renowned Wild Card boxing gym.
Ferguson, who is coming off a decision loss… Read More
Kevin Lee: Tony Ferguson Rematch “Makes Sense From All Angles”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee fight next. But, the latter believes a rematch with ‘El Cucuy’ is the fight to make.
Lee faced Ferguson for the UFC’s interim lightweight title back… Read More
Nate Diaz: Dustin Poirier Was Getting “Pretty Owned” by Conor McGregor at UFC 257
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier has received considerable praise since he stopped Conor McGregor at UFC 257. But, Nate Diaz believes Poirier’s victory was largely on account of McGregor making key, strategic mistakes.
Poirier battered McGregor’s lead leg with calf… Read More
Tony Ferguson Tells “Casual” Nate Diaz to “Sit Down”
By FCF Staff
Recently Nate Diaz issued a challenge to the UFC’s welterweight division, and that prompted a fiery response from former interim lightweight champ, Tony Ferguson.
Diaz, who hasn’t fought since November, 2019, when he lost to Jorge Masvidal,… Read More
Justin Gaethje Says Dana White’s to Blame For Unclear, Lightweight Title Picture
By FCF Staff
As it stands right now, it’s not clear who will battle for the UFC’s lightweight title next, and Justin Gaethje says Dana White’s to blame.
Following UFC 257, which saw Dustin Poirier take out Conor McGregor and Michael… Read More
Dustin Poirier Can “Guarantee” He’s Not Fighting Michael Chandler Next
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler made the most of his Octagon debut at UFC 257, by quickly finishing Dan Hooker. But, following Dustin Poirier’s electrifying win over Conor McGregor, ‘The Diamond’ dismissed the possibility of fighting Chandler next.
Heading into… Read More
(Updated) Dana White to Announce Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Decision at UFC on ABC 1
By FCF Staff
After meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov Friday to discuss whether he’ll fight again, Dana White’s announced he’ll announce the star’s decision during the UFC on ABC 1 broadcast.
Following the meeting, White posted a video on Instagram, in… Read More
Tony Ferguson Reports Arm is “as Good as Iron”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson refused to tap to a painful-looking armbar from Charles Oliveira last month. But, ‘El Cucuy’ is reporting his arm is just fine.
The 36-year-old battled Oliveira at UFC 256, and lost the fight via unanimous decision.… Read More
Tony Ferguson Releases Statement, Says He’s “Far From Retired”
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson has been largely dominated in his last two outings, the former interim lightweight champ is dismissing any narrative his best days are behind him.
Ferguson faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 256 on Saturday, and… Read More
Dana White Weighs-in on Tony Ferguson’s Future, Following Latest Loss
By FCF Staff
Now that Tony Ferguson has been decisively defeated in back-to-back bouts, speculation about the lightweight’s future is sure to spike. While UFC President Dana White isn’t ready to close the book on Ferguson as a top contender,… Read More
UFC 256: Deiveson Figueiredo And Brandon Moreno Battle to a Draw
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 256, which saw flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno battle to a draw.
The flyweights went to war for 25 minutes in the fight, which saw Figueiredo deducted at one… Read More
UFC 256 Weigh-in Results: Figueiredo And Moreno Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 256, which is taking place Saturday at the Apex Facility in Las Vegas.
In the main event, flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo will take on contender, Brandon Moreno.
Both fighters tipped the… Read More