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By FCF Staff

Some observers have questioned if Dustin Poirier should have pursued fighting for the UFC’s lightweight title next, rather than Conor McGregor for the third time. But, according to UFC President Dana White, Poirier made the right call… Read More

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The accomplished ‘Jacare’ Souza has his next opponent, and it’s surging middleweight Andre Muniz.

The 41-year-old Souza (26-9-1) has slipped out of the UFC’s rankings on account of a brief stint at light heavyweight and three straight… Read More

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For weeks, Dana White reported he was hopeful he could convince Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again. But, the undefeated, retired star says walking back from his retirement was never an option.

Nurmagomedov shocked many throughout the MMA… Read More

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Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire isn’t saying he plans to leave Bellator, but the decorated fighter would like the opportunity to face the UFC’s best.

On account of his resume, which includes winning both Bellator’s featherweight and lightweight titles, Freire… Read More

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As it stands right now, it’s not clear who will battle for the UFC’s lightweight title next, and Justin Gaethje says Dana White’s to blame.

Following UFC 257, which saw Dustin Poirier take out Conor McGregor and Michael… Read More

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Following Dan Hooker’s loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 257, he prompted speculation that he might be retiring, after taking off his gloves in the cage. But, the lightweight contender’ confirmed he’s not wrapping up his career.… Read More

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Charles Oliveira has congratulated Dustin Poirier for his memorable win over Conor McGregor at UFC 257, and ‘do Bronx’ has also made it clear he wants to fight the lightweight.

After Poirier stopped McGregor in the second… Read More

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Here are the results from UFC 257, which saw Dustin Poirier avenge his 2014 loss to Conor McGregor.

Poirier stunned McGregor in the second round with counter punches, and then finished the star with a follow up… Read More

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The weigh-ins for UFC 257 have finished, and the rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier is all set.

McGregor came in at 155 pounds for the contest and Poirier was 156.

In the co-main event, Michael… Read More

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After meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov Friday to discuss whether he’ll fight again, Dana White’s announced he’ll announce the star’s decision during the UFC on ABC 1 broadcast.

Following the meeting, White posted a video on Instagram, in… Read More

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As a contract dispute between Tony Ferguson and the UFC continues, ‘El Cucuy’ is asking the promotion’s president some intense questions.

Ferguson has yet to fight since he was stopped by Justin Gaethje this past May. The… Read More

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The Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix resumes Thursday, Nov. 12 with two quarterfinal matchups set to take place, as champ Patricio “Pitbull” (30-14) defends his title against Pedro Carvalho (11-3), while Daniel Weichel (40-11) and Emmanuel Sanchez… Read More

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Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 243, which will take place on Friday in Uncasville, Connecticut.

In the main event, former Bellator lightweight champ Michael Chandler will battle former UFC champ, Benson Henderson.

The two also… Read More

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Bellator MMA and Pluto TV, ViacomCBS companies, today announced that they have partnered to launch an exclusive channel on Pluto TV with iconic, action-packed past matches showcasing legendary talent and champions all from Bellator’s extensive library of… Read More

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Not long ago Bellator announced the promotion was postponing all of its cards in May, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now the company’s announced that the June 6th, Bellator 244 card has also been shelved.

The event… Read More

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UFC President Dana White continues to insist that the promotion will find a way to hold UFC 249, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic, and recently “Big” John McCarthy weighed-in on that plan.

Despite the widespread restrictions on… Read More

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On Friday, March 13, Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host Bellator 241, an event featuring TWO quarterfinal matchups of the Featherweight World Grand Prix. In the main event, fans will see a featherweight world title… Read More

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Here are the results from Bellator 237, which took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

In the main event, the legendary Fedor Emelianenko needed less than three minutes to finish fellow star, “Rampage” Jackson.… Read More

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Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 237, which will take place on Saturday in Saitama, Japan.

For the main event bout, “Rampage” Jackson came in at 265 pounds, while opponent Fedor Emelianenko was 240.5.

Fedor Emelianenko… Read More

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Bellator’s lineup for the promotion’s first show in Japan is now complete with six live televised bouts headlined by legends Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (38-13) in a long-awaited heavyweight showdown. The… Read More