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Bellator and Alvarez End Legal Battle, Lightweight Rematching Chandler Nov. 2nd
By FCF Staff
Bellator and Eddie Alvarez have likely surprised more than a few people throughout the MMA industry today, as the promotion has announced that the former lightweight champ will rematch Michael Chandler on November 2nd, bringing an end … Read More
Bellator 97: Chandler, Askren Defend Belts, “King Mo” Locks Up Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Bellator promoted a star studded card tonight in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and several of the promotion’s biggest names recorded impressive wins.
Armed with a new eight fight contract, Michael Chandler needed little time to put away David … Read More
Bellator Confirms Line-Up For SPIKE Debut: Curran vs. Freire, Chandler vs. Hawn Featured
By FCF Staff
Bellator is just weeks away from its move to SPIKE TV, and the promotion has confirmed several bouts that will be featured on its long awaited premiere. The Bellator 85 card will feature two title fights, as … Read More
Bellator 67: Chandler Blasts Through Gono, Baker Advances With Win Over Saunders
By FCF Staff
As the betting line reflected, Michael Chandler had no difficulty getting past accomplished vet Akihiro Gono tonight in Rama, Ontario, as the Bellator Lightweight Champion needed less than one minute to win their non-title fight.
After dropping … Read More
Alvarez vs. Chandler, Lombard vs. Prangley Confirmed for Bellator 58
By FCF Staff
After their initial meeting was postponed from this coming Saturday, Bellator has announced that its lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will face recent tourney winner Michael Chandler, November 19th in Hollywood, Florida.
Alvarez (22-2) hasn’t competed since … Read More
Askren Scores UD Win Over Thompson; Hieron, Chandler Advance
Eddie Alvarez Weighs in on Conor McGregor’s Chances of Exiting UFC for BKFC
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez doesn’t doubt that Conor McGregor sincerely wants to compete under the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship banner. But, the former Bellator and UFC champ believes McGregor’s path to do … Read More
UFC 309: Jon Jones Finishes Stipe Miocic, Former Heavyweight Champ Retires
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones remains the UFC’s heavyweight champion following UFC 309, as many predicted would be the case.
Jones faced former heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic in the card’s headliner, and from … Read More
UFC 309 Weigh-in Results: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in ahead of Saturday’s UFC 309 card in New York City, and all of the bouts are proceeding.
In the main event, heavyweight champion Jon Jones … Read More
Dana White Says Conor McGregor UFC Return Likely Not Happening Until “Later Part” of 2025
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if and when Conor McGregor actually competes in the Octagon again. But, according to UFC CEO Dana White, the controversial star now isn’t expected to … Read More
Dan Hooker Campaigning For Conor McGregor Fight
By FCF Staff
Now that Michael Chandler is booked to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, Dan Hooker is raising his hand for a scrap with Conor McGregor.
After months of delays, McGregor and Chandler … Read More
Dana White Reports Conor McGregor to Fight Again in “Early 2025”
By FCF Staff
All signs continue to point to Conor McGregor not fighting in 2024, as UFC President Dana White has repeated the polarizing star will not return to the cage until next year.
Following McGregor’s withdrawal from a June … Read More
Jorge Masvidal Reports He’s in Talks With UFC For Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
After announcing he was hanging up his MMA gloves last year, it looks like Jorge Masvidal could be returning to the Octagon.
Following Masvidal’s decision loss to Gilbert Burns in April, 2023, “Gamebred” said he was walking … Read More
Dana White Repeats he Doesn’t Expect Conor McGregor to Fight in 2024
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor recently insisted he’s ready to fight this year, UFC President Dana White isn’t walking back his contention the polarizing star will not compete in 2024.
Earlier in the week, White told media that McGregor … Read More
Conor McGregor Says He’s in “Deep Mental Pain” Watching UFC 303 From The Sidelines
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor will not be competing at UFC 303 tomorrow night as planned. As the card nears, the former champ’s reporting he’s having a tough time watching from the sidelines.
McGregor was booked to fight Michael Chandler … Read More
Israel Adesanya Believes Jiri Prochazka Will Take Rematch With Alex Pereira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jiri Prochazka came up short in his first bout with Alex Pereira. But, Israel Adesanya believes the outcome will be different when the light heavyweights fight on Saturday.
Pereira will look to defend the light heavyweight title … Read More
Jiri Prochazka Comments on Taking Short Notice Fights: “Show Me Your Best Right Now”
By FCF Staff
Not all fighters are on board with taking short-notice fights, given the risks that can come with them. But, it sounds like Jiri Prochazka welcomes the opportunity to test his skills without a full training camp.
Earlier … Read More
Conor McGregor Reveals Broken Toe Behind UFC 303 Withdrawal, Vows to Never “Fight Hurt Again”
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Conor McGregor will no longer fight at UFC 303, the former champ’s revealed a broken toe was behind his withdrawal.
McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler at the June 29th card, before … Read More
Conor McGregor Comments on UFC 303 Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has released his first statement, since it was announced he will no longer fight at UFC 303.
The former featherweight and lightweight champ was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler at the June 29th event. But, … Read More
UFC 303: Conor McGregor Off Card, Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 New Main Event
By FCF Staff
Following recent, extensive, speculation as to whether Conor McGregor would still be competing at UFC 303 later this month, the promotion has announced the former champ will not.
McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler at the … Read More