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Thiago Moises on Why Islam Makhachev is “Definitely Not Like” Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Islam Makhachev has long been compared to his friend and teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and this has only increased since the latter and former champ retired. But, Thiago Moises, isn’t buying his next opponent is on the same … Read More
Colby Covington Believes Conor McGregor’s “Towards The End of His Journey”
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington says he admires what Conor McGregor has accomplished during his career. But, as McGregor gets set to battle Dustin Poirier for the third time, ‘Chaos’ is questioning the star’s motivation to fight.
McGregor has been … Read More
Artem Lobov Believes Conor McGregor Underestimated Dustin Poirier, Was “Thinking” About Manny Pacquiao Fight
By FCF Staff
Ahead of Conor McGregor’s rubber match with Dustin Poirier, Artem Lobov has stated he believes his friend was looking past Poirier in the rematch.
McGregor faced Poirier at UFC 257 in January, and the latter avenged his … Read More
Matt Brown Open to Bouts With Nate or Nick Diaz
By FCF Staff
Following his jaw-dropping knockout win at UFC Vegas 29, Matt Brown is reporting he’d like to fight either Nick or Nate Diaz…out of respect.
The 40-year-old Brown ended a two-fight losing skid on Saturday night, by scoring … Read More
Chan Sung Jung Comments on Receiving BJJ Black Belt
By FCF Staff
Chan Sung Jung recorded a pivotal win in his MMA career on Saturday night, but ‘The Korean Zombie’ also added another, impressive accomplishment to his resume.
Jung took on fellow, featherweight contender Dan Ige in the headliner … Read More
Future Combat Sports Queen Amanda Serrano Headlines iKON 7 MMA
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Pure and simple, Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano is a true fighter, whether it’s in a cage, ring or on a mat. Someday, she could very well be legitimately known as the “Queen of Combat Sports.”
The … Read More
Augusto Sakai Expects “Quick” Finish of Jairzinho Rozenstruik
By FCF Staff
Augusto Sakai believes he may not need much time to return to the win column at UFC Vegas 28, when he faces Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Sakai will face his fellow, heavyweight contender in the main event of Saturday’s … Read More
Petr Yan Takes Poke at Cody Garbrandt, While Firing Back at Rob Font
By FCF Staff
Following his win over Cody Garbrandt, Rob Font is calling for a fight with Petr Yan, and the latter has responded with a warning shot.
Font faced Garbrandt last weekend at UFC Vegas 27, and outscored the … Read More
Dana White: “Nobody’s Jumping Out” to be Back-up For Poirier – McGregor 3
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor are booked for a highly anticipated rubber match on July 10. But, recently UFC President Dana White confirmed the promotion is actively searching for a backup fighter for the headliner.
Poirier and … Read More
Michelle Waterson Promises She’ll “be Back”, in Post-loss Statement
By FCF Staff
Michelle Waterson incurred another setback at UFC Vegas 26, but the longtime contender sounds upbeat and as dedicated as ever, in a post-fight statement.
Waterson faced flyweight Marina Rodriguez in the headliner of Saturday’s event, and lost … Read More
Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for Bellator 261
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As current BELLATOR MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader continues his pursuit of re-claiming his light heavyweight championship in the ongoing Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, BELLATOR MMA has officially introduced an interim title for the heavyweight division.… Read More
Donald Cerrone Warns Alex Morono He’ll be Ready For First Round “Swarm”
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone understands he has a reputation for being a slow starter. But, if Alex Morono plans to come out guns blazing at UFC Vegas 26, ‘Cowboy’ says he’ll be ready.
The 38-year-old Cerrone was initially scheduled … Read More
Aleksandar Rakic Wants Title Shot Eliminator With Jiri Prochazka
By FCF Staff
Although the expectation is that Jiri Prochazka has earned a title shot with his electrifying knockout of Dominick Reyes, Aleksandar Rakic is hoping to battle the rising star first.
Leading up to UFC Vegas 25 last weekend, … Read More
Dominick Reyes Posts Statement Follow Vicious, KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Dominick Reyes is reporting he’s okay and that he’ll be back, following his vicious knockout loss this past weekend.
Reyes took on fellow light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka at UFC Vegas 25, and was brutally knocked out … Read More
Giga Chikadze Open to “Real Ninja Fight” With Yair Rodriguez
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive win over Cub Swanson, Giga Chikadze is calling for another, big-name fight, and one opponent he’s mentioned is Yair Rodriguez.
Chikadze faced Swanson in the co-headliner of UFC Vegas 26, and he quickly finished … Read More
Report: Drakkar Klose to be Paid, Following Weigh-in Incident With Jeremy Stephens
By FCF Staff
Although Drakkar Klose didn’t get the opportunity to collect on a win or performance bonus at UFC Vegas 24, it’s being reported the lightweight will receive some compensation.
Klose was scheduled to fight Jeremy Stephens at the … Read More
Dana White: Sean Shelby “Missed” Jeremy Stephens Shoving Drakkar Klose
By FCF Staff
Jeremy Stephens has been taking some heat for the weigh-in shove that injured Drakkar Klose and punted the UFC Vegas 24 fight. But, UFC President Dana White’s criticizing matchmaker Sean Shelby for not preventing the push.
Stephens … Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Remains Confident he Can “be One of The Best”
By FCF Staff
Although Kelvin Gastelum has dropped four of his last five bouts, the fighter remains confident he is one of the UFC’s top middleweights.
Gastelum agreed to step up as a replacement for Paulo Costa this past weekend … Read More
Robert Whittaker: “No Other Fight That Makes Sense” Except Israel Adesanya Rematch
By FCF Staff
After recording an impressive win over Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday, and extending his winning streak to three, Robert Whittaker’s made it clear he wants a title shot.
The former middleweight champ took on Gastelum in the headliner … Read More
Dustin Poirier Says he “Jumped The Gun”, Tweeting About Conor McGregor’s Donation Pledge
By FCF Staff
Recently tensions spiked quickly after Dustin Poirier publicly shared out that Conor McGregor has yet to make the donation he pledged earlier this year. But, now Poirier has admitted he made a “mistake” in going public about … Read More