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Nik Lentz – Mairbek Taisumov Added to UFC’s September Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for its September 10th card in Cleveland, Ohio, as recently the promotion announced that Nik Lentz will take on Mairbek Taisumov.
Lentz (26-7-2) is coming off a split decision win… Read More
UFC FN 89: Patrick Cote Plans to Finish Donald Cerrone, Won’t be “Shy” Calling For Title Shot,
By FCF Staff
Patrick Cote isn’t currently ranked in the top 15, but the surging welterweight isn’t going to let that stop him from calling for a title shot, if he takes out Donald Cerrone at UFC Fight Night 89.… Read More
UFC on FOX 17 Salaries: Alistair Overeem Tops All Earners
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem had a big night on Saturday at UFC on FOX 17, and the decorated heavyweight led all fighters in terms of pay as a result.
Overeem took out former champ Junior dos Santos with punches… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Rafael dos Anjos Storms Through Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
The first lightweight title defense for Rafael dos Anjos ended very quickly and impressively, as the well rounded fighter needed less than two minutes to stop Donald Cerrone.
Dos Anjos punished Cerrone early on into the UFC… Read More
UFC 194: Jeremy Stephens Sets Out to Make Sure no One Wants to “Fight me Again”
By FCF Staff
Jeremy Stephens has forged a reputation over the years for being an aggressive and dangerous fighter, and the featherweight contender has outlined why that is.
Stephens will battle fellow Max Holloway tonight at UFC 194, in what… Read More
Nik Lentz Calls BJ Penn a “Spoiled Little Rich Kid” After Legend Calls Him Out
By FCF Staff
After being called out by BJ Penn, in connection to the legend’s issues with Mike Dolce, Nik Lentz has fired back via Instagram.
Penn appeared on the latest edition of “UFC Tonight“, and during the interview, he… Read More
Max Holloway Says Hawaiian UFC Card Could Bring BJ Penn Out of Retirement
By FCF Staff
BJ Penn hung up the gloves last summer after incurring his third consecutive defeat, but according to Max Holloway, a UFC card in Hawaii could bring the legend out of retirement.
The 36 year-old Penn called it… Read More
UFC 194 Receives Urijah Faber-Frankie Saenz, Max Holloway- Jeremy Stephens
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 194 continues to fill up with big names, as the promotions has confirmed that Urijah Faber will take on Frankie Saenz at the December 12th event, and that Max Holloway will battle Jeremy… Read More
UFC FN 74: Max Holloway Wants Frankie Edgar Next
By FCF Staff
Following Max Holloway’s victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 74, the featherweight is calling for a bout with fellow contender, Frankie Edgar.
Holloway recorded a quick, TKO win on Sunday, however, the bout ended due… Read More
UFC FN 74: Watch The Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 6 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 74 will take place tomorrow in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and you can watch the official weigh-ins, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 6 PM/ET.
In Saturday’s main event, Max Holloway will battle… Read More
UFC FN 74: Neil Magny Steps in For Rick Story
By FCF Staff
Neil Magny won’t have to wait long for his next bout, as following his loss to Demian Maia on August 1st, he’s been booked to fight Erick Silva on August 23rd.
On Tuesday, the UFC announced that… Read More
UFC FN 74: Olivier Aubin-Mercier to Battle Chris Wade
By FCF Staff
Olivier Aubin-Mercier was always scheduled to compete at UFC Fight Night 74, and now the rising lightweight has an opponent. The UFC has announced that Aubin-Mercier will take on Chris Wade at the August 23rd event, which… Read More
UFC FN 74: Nikita Krylov-Marcos Rogerio De Lima Fight Rebooked
By FCF Staff
After a scheduled fight between Nikita Krylov and Marcos Rogerio de Lima fell through last weekend, the UFC has rebooked the fight for August 23rd.
The bout, which was postponed due to visa issues, will be part… Read More
UFC FN 67: Carlos Condit Prompts Doctor’s Intervention After Battering Thiago Alves
By FCF Staff
Carlos Condit’s return to the Octagon was a triumphant one tonight at UFC Fight Night 67, as the welterweight stopped fellow contender Thiago Alves in the card’s main event.
As most observers expected would be the case,… Read More
UFC FN 67 Weigh-In Results: Thiago Alves And Carlos Condit Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for UFC Fight Night 67 made weight today in Goiania, Brazil, including main event fighters Thiago Alves and Carlos Condit.
Condit came in 170 pounds for the five round, welterweight fight, as did… Read More
UFC FN 67: Watch The Weigh-Ins Live at 3:00 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 67 will take place tomorrow night in Goiania, Brazil, and you can watch the event’s weigh-ins live, beginning today at 3:00 PM/ET.
In the card’s main event, Carlos Condit will take on fellow… Read More
UFC Books Jeremy Stephens vs. Dennis Bermudez
By FCF Staff
UFC 189 has received a pivotal, featherweight bout, as the promotion has announced that Jeremy Stephens will fight Dennis Bermudez at the July 11th event. The card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in… Read More
UFC FN 65: Hatsu Hioki to Face Daniel Hooker
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, May 10th card in Adelaide, Australia has received another fight, as the promotion has announced that featherweight Hatsu Hioki will battle Daniel Hooker.
Hioki (27-8-2) is coming off a submission loss to Charles Oliveira… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Rafael dos Anjos Makes Move, Strawweight Rankings Posted
By FCF Staff
After dominating Nate Diaz for 15 minutes this past weekend at UFC on FOX 13, Rafael dos Anjos has improved his position in the lightweight division.
As a result of his unanimous decision win over Diaz, dos… Read More
TUF 20 Finale Payroll: Carla Esparza Earns $50K For Championship Win
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Friday’s TUF 20 Finale, and the numbers reflect that Carla Esparza earned $50,000 while laying claim to the UFC’s strawweight championship.
Esparza secured the title and… Read More