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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
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
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
Conor McGregor Proposes Fighting at UFC 300
By FCF Staff
Amidst widespread speculation regarding what fights could still be added to UFC 300, Conor McGregor has proposed competing at the historic event.
Several high-stakes, all-star bouts have been booked for UFC 300, but to date, the card’s… Read More
Dana White Believes Conor McGregor’s Next Fight Will be “Figured Out Soon”
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks, Conor McGregor has made it clear he’s not happy about the fact his next bout has yet to be booked. More recently, however, UFC President Dana White reported talks are underway again regarding the… Read More
Fired up Conor McGregor Takes Aim at UFC Over Inactivity
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s still not clear when Conor McGregor will fight again, and the former UFC champ is clearly getting tired of the situation.
The decorated and controversial fighter hasn’t competed now since July, 2021, when he snapped his… Read More
Coach Says Conor McGregor’s Return Pushed Back Again
By FCF Staff
Not long ago, Conor McGregor said he was in talks to return to the Octagon this April. But, now it’s looking like the polarizing star may not fight again until next summer.
The former UFC lightweight and… Read More
USADA Confirms Conor McGregor Has Re-entered Program, But UFC Ending Partnership
By FCF Staff
Following months of speculation as to when Conor McGregor would re-enter USADA’s testing pool, the organization has confirmed that the polarizing star has finally done so. But, in addition, USADA is reporting that the UFC plans to… Read More
Conor McGregor Suggests He’s Returning to USADA Testing Pool
By FCF Staff
It’s still not clear if and when Conor McGregor will compete in the Octagon again. But, recently the polarizing star hinted that he’s set to clear one of the hurdles for his return.
Early in 2023, the… Read More
Conor McGregor Receives Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has added another accomplishment to his martial arts resume, as the former UFC champ has been awarded his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
The 35-year-old announced the news recently on his Instagram account and shared the… Read More
Report: Conor McGregor Now Skeptical About Fighting in 2023
By FCF Staff
For months now, many have been questioning whether Conor McGregor will compete this year, and now the star says it’s unlikely.
Due to McGregor’s status with USADA, whereby, a fighter is required to be tested for six… Read More
Dana White: Conor McGregor Could Fight in 2023, Despite Current USADA Testing Pool Status
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor reportedly still hasn’t re-entered USADA’s drug testing program, UFC President Dana White says the controversial star could still compete this year.
McGregor was expected to fight fellow TUF coach, Michael Chandler, sometime in 2023.… Read More
Matt Brown Blasts Conor McGregor: “At This Point He’s a Bum”
By FCF Staff
Matt Brown won’t deny that Conor McGregor has accomplished amazing and historic things during his career. But, the rugged veteran believes McGregor’s best days are far, far behind him.
McGregor is expected to return to the Octagon… Read More
USADA Reports Conor McGregor Expected to Re-enter Drug Testing Pool “Immediately”
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been speculation as to when Conor McGregor will re-enter USADA’s drug testing pool, but it looks like the star will do so, soon.
McGregor is expected to fight fellow, TUF 30 coach Michael Chandler later… Read More
Justin Gaethje – Dustin Poirier Rematch Announced, BMF Title on The Line
By FCF Staff
The BMF title has not been relegated to history just yet, as the UFC has announced that Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will battle for the belt in their rematch.
Recently, UFC President Dana White announced that… Read More
Justin Gaethje: Dustin Poirier Rematch is The “Obvious Answer”
By Kelsey Mowatt
It remains to be seen if Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will fight again. But, it’s clear Gaethje believes a rematch with Poirier makes a lot of sense.
Ever since Gaethje outstruck rising lightweight contender, Rafael Fiziev,… Read More
Bellator 297 to Feature Sergio Pettis vs. Patricio “Pitbull”, Vadim Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero
By press release
LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA will bring not one, but two world championship contests to “The Windy City” Friday, June 16 when the promotion returns to Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
The main event will see… Read More
Conor McGregor Wishing For “Consistency” in Schedule, Hopes to Fight Twice in 2023
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Conor McGregor doesn’t expect to return to the Octagon until late summer, the former UFC champ is hoping to fight twice in 2023.
McGregor recently completed filming the 31st season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, in which… Read More
Jason Knight One of Eight UFC Vets Competing in TUF 31
By FCF Staff
The 31st season of “The Ultimate Fighter” will reportedly feature eight UFC veterans as competitors, in keeping with the show’s “Redemption” theme. One of those fighters will be Jason Knight, who was on the UFC roster from… Read More
Former Bellator Champ Brent Primus Will Now Face Mansour Barnaoui in LW GP
By press release
BELLATOR MMA today announced a change to the lineup for its third visit to the Accor Arena in Paris, France on Friday, May 12.
While a momentous middleweight bout between former BELLATOR Middleweight… Read More