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Report: Jose Aldo’s Coach Says Former Champ Was Offered Replacement Spot at UFC 196
By FCF Staff
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
UFC FN 83: Daniel Cormier Outlines How Alex Oliveira Can “Make a Statement”
By FCF Staff
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
UFC FN 83: Donald Cerrone on Loss to RDA – “I Should Have Been Doing Some Liver Ups”
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
UFC Books Anthony Pettis vs. Edson Barboza
By FCF Staff
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
Donald Cerrone Warns Conor McGregor “You Can’t be Just Calling Out 170-Pounders”
By FCF Staff
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
John Kavanagh Says Conor McGregor Moving to 170, Fighting For Title “Wouldn’t Surprise Me at All”
By FCF Staff
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
John Crouch Weighs-In on Dana White’s Recent Comments: Benson Henderson is “in The Middle of a Great Career”
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 didn’t sit well … Read More
Report: UFC Looking at Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira as Replacement For Tim Means
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
Freddie Roach: Georges St-Pierre Believes Conor McGregor Might be Moving to 155 Too Soon
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
Dana White: Conor McGregor – Jose Aldo II Unlikely to Happen Anytime Soon
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo and his supporters have been calling on the UFC to grant the former featherweight champ an immediate rematch with Conor McGregor, but Dana White says it’s unlikely.
Although Aldo was knocked out by McGregor last … Read More
Jose Aldo Posts Statement, Says He’ll Fight Conor McGregor in Non-Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo has said he’s willing to wait on the sidelines until he’s granted a title shot, but the former featherweight champ has changed that stance..somewhat.
Since Aldo was KO’d by Conor McGregor at UFC 194 last … Read More
Report: UFC Hoping to Book Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson For April
By FCF Staff
Recently it was announced that Michael Johnson will fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 197, but according to a new report, the latter will likely face Khabib Nurmagomedov next.
Johnson has withdrawn from the March 5th due to … Read More
Jose Aldo Repeats he Will “Only Accept” an Immediate Rematch With Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
UFC officials haven’t publicly relayed what their plans are for Jose Aldo, but the former featherweight champ continues to say he will only accept a rematch with Conor McGregor,
Following Aldo’s stunning, 13 second KO to McGregor … Read More
Frankie Edgar is up For “Back-to-Back” Title Fights With Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar believes Conor McGregor is in for a tough test when he battles lightweight king Rafael dos Anjos on March 5th, but if he does take the title, “The Answer” would love to face the 145 … Read More
Michael Johnson – Tony Ferguson II Added to UFC Schedule
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson will face a familiar foe in his next outing, as the surging lightweight has been booked for a rematch with Michael Johnson. The two will battle on March 5th at UFC 197, which will be … Read More
Anthony Pettis Reportedly Wants to Fight ASAP Following Loss to Eddie Alvarez
By FCF Staff
After losing to Eddie Alvarez on Sunday, lightweight Anthony Pettis is reportedly not interested in taking any time off, and reflecting on the loss.
Pettis dropped a split decision to Alvarez at UFC Fight Night 81, which … Read More
UFC 197: Conor McGregor Says He’ll “Dust” RDA in Under One Minute
By FCF Staff
After taking out the consensus, greatest featherweight of all time in just 13 seconds, Conor McGregor has made an extremely bold prediction, as his bout with Rafael dos Anjos nears.
McGregor will face the lightweight champion on … Read More
Conor McGregor Blasts Donald Cerrone, Says Loss to RDA Was “One of The Worst Finishes I’ve Ever Seen”
By FCF Staff
A lot of folks were extremely impressed with Rafael dos Anjos after he quickly took out Donald Cerrone last month, but clearly Conor McGregor wasn’t one of them.
The lightweight champ hurt Cerrone early on into their … Read More
UFC Announces Diego Sanchez to Take on Jim Miller
By FCF Staff’
Shortly after the press conference for UFC 197 concluded, the promotion announced that Diego Sanchez will take on fellow lightweight vet, Jim Miller, at the event.
UFC 197 will take place on March 5th at the MGM … Read More
UFC Confirms Bout Between Darren Elkins And Chas Skelly
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another bout to the line-up for its March 5th card, as the promotion has announced that Darren Elkins will battle featherweight Chas Skelly.
UFC 197 will go down on that date and it … Read More