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By FCF Staff

As reported would be the case, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially announced that Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor will battle again on July 9th. The bout will headline UFC 200 which will be hosted by the T-Mobile… Read More

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Lightweight contender Donald Cerrone will not be returning to 155 for his next bout, as the UFC has announced that he will battle welterweight Patrick Cote.

The fight will be part of UFC Fight Night 89, which… Read More

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Frankie Edgar has been campaigning for a fight with Conor McGregor to no avail, and the former lightweight champ’s coach believes UFC 196 demonstrated why.

McGregor took on Nate Diaz at last weekend’s event, in a bout… Read More

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The consensus was that UFC 196 was going to be a massive event for the promotion, and it looks like that was indeed the case.

Last Saturday’s card featured Conor McGregor taking on Nate Diaz, and Holly… Read More

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It didn’t take Frankie Edgar long to resume his campaign for a title fight with Conor McGregor, following the latter’s loss, and Dana White’s ensured him he’s in the mix.

McGregor faced Nate Diaz in a welterweight… Read More

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Nate Diaz rocked the MMA world on Saturday night by taking out Conor McGregor, and the rugged vet says “cardio and skill” were why he ended the latter’s undefeated, UFC run.

Diaz absorbed some heavy blows from… Read More

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Conor McGregor has said in recent weeks that he plans to defend the featherweight title, but UFC President Dana White believes the star’s run at 145 could end tonight.

McGregor will face Nate Diaz in the headliner… Read More

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Nate Diaz has been booked to fight one of the biggest names in the game at UFC 196, but the veteran is reminding observers he’s also a considerable draw.

Diaz will face Conor McGregor on Saturday night,… Read More

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Conor McGregor has let it be known that he’s not overly impressed with Nate Diaz’s abilities, but the latter’s boxing coach says the fighter could make him “look silly” at UFC 196.

McGregor and Diaz have been… Read More

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Frankie Edgar couldn’t have fought Conor McGregor at UFC 196 due to a torn groin, but the former lightweight champ believes the promotion disrespected him, in how they handled the situation.

McGregor was scheduled to fight Rafael… Read More

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After it was revealed Rafael dos Anjos will no longer fight Conor McGregor at UFC 196, Nate Diaz was widely mentioned as a possible replacement, and that prediction has come true.

Late on Tuesday, the promotion announced… Read More

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Jose Aldo has repeatedly said he wants another shot at Conor McGregor, but evidently the fighter isn’t willing to do so, if he’s not fully prepared.

Recently it was reported that Rafael dos Anjos will no longer… Read More

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Alex Oliveira will be the underdog when he faces Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Fight Night 83 tonight, but Daniel Cormier has outlined how the fighter can defeat his fellow “Cowboy”.

Unlike Cerrone, Oliveira… Read More

By FCF Staff

Donald Cerrone will return to the Octagon on Sunday night, and when he does he’ll be competing at welterweight, rather than defending the lightweight title.

The perennial and rugged contender faced Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on… Read More

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UFC 197 has received a compelling lightweight fight, between two of the division’s top strikers, as the promotion has announced that Anthony Pettis will battle Edson Barboza.

Pettis (18-4) will be looking to get back on track,… Read More

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Speculation continues as to whether Conor McGregor might take a look at welterweight, if he secures the UFC’s lightweight title, but Donald Cerrone has issued a warning to the star.

McGregor is scheduled to fight lightweight champion… Read More

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There’s been speculation recently that Conor McGregor could move to welterweight and fight for the title, provided he defeats Rafael dos Anjos, and the star’s coach says it’s possible.

McGregor is moving up from 145 pounds to… Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Following the news that Benson Henderson had signed with Bellator, Dana White said he’s happy for the former lightweight champ, but argued that “Smooth” is heading south in the ranks. The UFC President’s comments… Read More

By FCF Staff

With Tim Means no longer available for UFC Fight Night 83, due to a potential anti-doping violation, the promotion is hoping to book “Cowboy” vs. “Cowboy”.

According to a report from Combate, and a follow up report… Read More

By FCF Staff

Several observers have argued Conor McGregor might be better off remaining at 145 for now, and according to Freddie Roach, Georges St-Pierre is one of them.

McGregor will fight the lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos at UFC… Read More