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Daniel Cormier Believes Conor McGregor is “Ready” to Fight Tony Ferguson, After Latter’s Latest Win
By FCF Staff
It’s still not clear who Conor McGregor is going to fight next, but Daniel Cormier believes the lightweight champ is now “ready” to face Tony Ferguson, following the latter’s win at UFC 216.
Ferguson secured the interim… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Conor McGregor Should Fight Nate Diaz Next
By FCF Staff
Many fans, fighters and Tony Ferguson himself, are saying the latter should fight Conor McGregor next. But, according to Khabib Nurmagomedov, the lightweight champ should face Nate Diaz in a rubber match.
Since Ferguson won the interim… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Striking Coach Weighs-In on Potential Bout With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
One of the key members of Conor McGregor’s camp acknowledges that Tony Ferguson is an aggressive and tough fighter, but he doesn’t believe the new interim champ is much of a threat to the Irish star.
McGregor’s… Read More
Tony Ferguson Tells Conor McGregor “to Walk Away” From The 155 Title, And “Nobody Will Get Hurt”
By FCF Staff
Now that Tony Ferguson is the interim lightweight champion, it looks like “El Cucuy” is focusing all of his attention on Conor McGregor, and the Irish star’s 155 belt.
Ferguson submitted Kevin Lee in the third round… Read More
UFC 216 Payouts: Tony Ferguson Leads The Way
By FCF Staff
The fighter purses have been released for Saturday’s UFC 216 card, and new interim lightweight champ Tony Ferguson led the way.
According to the payout figures that were disclosed to the Nevada Commission by the UFC, Ferguson… Read More
UFC 216: Tony Ferguson Takes Interim LW Belt, Demetrious Johnson Sets Record For Title Defenses
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 216 card, which saw Tony Ferguson win the interim lightweight title, and Demetrious Johnson set a new record for title defenses.
Ferguson tapped out Kevin Lee with a third round,… Read More
UFC 216: Demetrious Johnson Comments on Co-Main Event Status
By FCF Staff
More than a few people were surprised when it became clear Demetrious Johnson wasn’t going to headline UFC 216, but the flyweight champ seems unfazed by the decision.
Johnson was scheduled to fight Ray Borg at UFC 215… Read More
UFC 216: Tony Ferguson Was “Upset” by Decision to Have Demetrious Johnson Co-Headline
By FCF Staff
Some fans took issue with the UFC’s decision to have Demetrious Johnson fight in the co-main event slot at UFC 216, and it sounds like headliner Tony Ferguson understands why.
Johnson was originally scheduled to fight Ray… Read More
Conor McGregor Say Lightweight Title “Means Something to me”, Vows to Defend It
By FCF Staff
Some observers have questioned if Conor McGregor is focused on big paying fights, rather than defending the UFC lightweight title against top contenders. But, amidst speculation that he will fight Nate Diaz for a third time, McGregor’s… Read More
UFC’s Sean Shelby Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Was Offered Bout With Tony Ferguson First
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson will battle Kevin Lee for an interim lightweight title on October 7th, but UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby’s reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov was offered a bout with “El Cucuy” first.
During the “Watch List” segment for… Read More
Tony Ferguson Responds to Rumored McGregor – Diaz III, “That B-tch Needs to Defend or Vacate” 155 Title
By FCF Staff
As talk regarding a third bout between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz continues to make the rounds, Tony Ferguson has blasted the lightweight champion and the rumored fight.
Ferguson is set to fight Kevin Lee for an… Read More
Demetrious Johnson – Ray Borg Serving as Co-Headliner For UFC 216
By FCF Staff
Although Demetrious Johnson could set a new record for title defenses at UFC 216, it appears as though his bout with Ray Borg will serve as the card’s co-main event.
Recently the promotion moved Johnson – Borg… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Manager Discusses “Options” For UFC Champ, Says Star Wants Third Bout With Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen what’s next for Conor McGregor, following his loss to Floyd Mayweather last night, and a third fight with Nate Diaz remains on his list.
Leading up to Saturday’s bout, McGregor said he’s… Read More
UFC FN 112 Weigh-In Results: Johny Hendricks Misses Weight For 185 Bout
By FCF Staff
It looks like Johny Hendricks’ issues making weight remain, despite the fact he’s moved to the middleweight division.
The former welterweight champ is scheduled to fight Tim Boetsch tomorrow night at UFC Fight Night 112. The early… Read More
UFC FN 112: Michael Chiesa Talks Underdog Status, “I’m Always Overlooked”
By FCF Staff
Michael Chiesa is the betting lines underdog, heading into his bout this Sunday with Kevin Lee, and the lightweight contender isn’t surprised.
Although Chiesa is ranked #6, and Lee is sitting in the #11 spot, the latter’s… Read More
UFC FN 106: Kelvin Gastelum Takes Out Vitor Belfort in Opening Round
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 106 card in Fortaleza, Brazil. In the main event, Kelvin Gastelum took out Vitor Belfort in the opening round with a booming left hand. The victory was Gastelum’s… Read More
UFC FN 106 Weigh-In Results: Vitor Belfort & Kelvin Gastelum Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 106 took place earlier today in Fortaleza, Brazil, and all of the fighters scheduled to compete made weight.
In the headliner, Vitor Belfort will take on Kelvin Gastelum, and the middleweights… Read More
UFC FN 101: Andrew Holbrook Admits he Has Yet to Best Cornerman Chris Lytle
By FCF Staff
When Andrew Holbrook faces Jake Matthews today he’ll have Chris Lytle in his corner, and the lightweight’s keenly aware of the guidance “Lights Out” can provide.
Holbrook and Matthews will battle at UFC Fight Night 101, which… Read More
UFC FN 101: Jake Matthews Outlines How he’s Learned From His Defeats
By FCF Staff
Jake Matthews will look to get back on track this weekend against Andrew Holbrook, but the Australian fighter believes he’s a better fighter, thanks to his recent defeat.
Matthews will face Holbrook at UFC FN 101, which… Read More
UFC FN 99: Gegard Mousasi Avenges Defeat to Uriah Hall
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi avenged his stoppage loss to Uriah Hall today at UFC Fight Night 99, by finishing his fellow middleweight contender in the opening round.
Mousasi took Hall to the floor late in the first round round,… Read More