Search Results for: conor mcgregor
UFC 185: Joseph Duffy to Battle Vagner Rocha in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was revealed that Jospeh Duffy has signed with the UFC, the promotion has announced that the Irish lightweight will battle Vagner Rocha on March 14th.
The bout will be part of UFC 185,… Read More
UFC FN 59: John Howard’s Excited to Face Lorenz Larkin, “I’ll Stand and Bang With Anyone”
By FCF Staff
John Howard is set to face Lorenz Larkin at UFC Fight Night 59 this weekend, and the welterweight is clearly excited to face another, well documented striker.
Howard (22-10) is coming off decision losses to Ryan LaFlare… Read More
Report: Cub Swanson Thanks Frankie Edgar “For a Lesson” Following UFC FN 57 Defeat
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson threatened Frankie Edgar early on with his vaunted striking game at UFC Fight Night 57, but eventually the featherweight’s wrestling and ground game proved to be no match for the former lightweight champ.
Swanson was… Read More
UFC 5N 57: Frankie Edgar Makes Case for Title Shot Following Impressive Win
By FCF Staff
Due to Frankie Edgar’s masterful performance last night at UFC FN 57, the pre-fight talk of who deserves a title shot more, Cub Swanson or Conor McGregor, has been completely destroyed.
Edgar dominated Swanson for much of… Read More
UFC FN 57: Frankie Edgar Discusses Need for “Decisive” Win Over Cub Swanson
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC Fight Night 57 there’s been a lot of talk about the title shot runs of Cub Swanson and Conor McGregor, but Frankie Edgar is hoping to re-write that narrative tonight.
The former lightweight champ… Read More
UFC FN 57: Cub Swanson Says “Belief in Myself” Behind Title Shot Run
By Kelsey Mowatt
A few years ago, many fans likely wrote off the championship prospects of Cub Swanson, but since the vet racked up losses to Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes and Ricardo Lamas in a five fight stretch, the… Read More
UFC Unveils Schedule for 2015, Dana White Confirms Cain Velasquez-Fabricio Werdum Headed to Mexico
By FCF Staff
Several of the UFC’s biggest stars were in attendance today at a press conference for the promotion, which included unveiling the company’s 2015 schedule.
Very few weeks will go by next year without a UFC event, as… Read More
UFC 179: Jose Aldo’s Powers Remain at Their Peak According to the Numbers
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jose Aldo may be heading into UFC 179 engaged in one of the sport’s most impressive runs, but a narrative filled with questions is also following the renowned, featherweight champ.
Aldo will rematch Chad… Read More
UFC 181: Travis Browne Hopes to Lock up Title Shot, Wants to Make Brendan Schaub Pay For Recent Statements
By FCF Staff
After Travis Browne was decisioned by Fabricio Werdum in April, the heavyweight is looking to get back on track at UFC 181, and make Brendan Schaub pay for some recent statements.
Prior to facing Werdum, Browne worked… Read More
UFC’s Kenny Robertson Not “Worried About Learning How to Talk Crap” Just Yet, But Willing to “Fight Anybody”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Kenny Robertson has plenty of momentum behind him, thanks to a solid run that includes back-to-back victories, don’t expect the welterweight to start slinging verbal jabs anytime soon. Since he was decisioned by… Read More
UFC 178: Jon Tuck vs. Kevin Lee Added to Line-up
By FCF Staff
UFC 178 has received its ninth bout, as lightweight Jon Tuck will fight Kevin Lee at the September 27th event.
The upcoming card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and will… Read More
Report: Holly Holm Weighs-In on Gina Carano Possibly Getting Immediate Title Shot
By FCF Staff
UFC newcomer Holly Holm has already said she’d prefer to fight one time before receiving a title shot, and the undefeated bantamweight evidently doesn’t have an issue if Gina Carano faces champion Ronda Rousey first.
Recently, UFC President… Read More
Report: UFC FN 46 “Biggest Number” Ever for Fight Pass According to Dana White
By FCF Staff
Not only was UFC Fight Night 46 a sellout in Dublin, but the Conor McGregor, headlined card reportedly drew big numbers for UFC Fight Pass.
Speaking after Saturday’s event, which saw McGregor stop Diego Brandao in front… Read More
Cast For “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 19 Revealed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has revealed the cast for the latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, which will get underway April 16th on FOX Sports 1. TUF 19 will feature competitors from the middleweight and light-heavyweight division,… Read More
Cole Miller Still Fired up About Decision at UFN 26, Discusses “McGoober” Aftermath
By Kelsey Mowatt
Cole Miller may have scored a unanimous decision win over Andy Ogle at UFC Fight Night 30 on October 26th, but much of the post fight coverage tied to the featherweight, was regarding comments he… Read More
UFC FN 26: Overeem and Rua Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Ultimate Fight Night 26, which took place August 17th at Boston’s TD Garden Arena.
Not surprisingly, headliners “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen were amongst the leaders, as… Read More
UFC on Fight Night 26 Draws Strong Ratings For FOX Sports 1
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship stacked this past Saturday’s first FOX Sports 1 card with big name fighters and rising stars, and the August 17th event pulled strong ratings for the new network as a result.
According to… Read More