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Report: Rory MacDonald Versus Robbie Lawler Likely for UFC 167
By FCF Staff
Following their respective wins at UFC on FOX 8 in July, Dana White said he was interested in booking Robbie Lawler versus Rory MacDonald, and the bout appears to be a done deal.
According to a report… Read More
UFC 164: Al Iaquinta Replaces Injured Quinn Mulhern
By FCF Staff
Quinn Mulhern’s lightweight debut has been postponed, as the veteran has been forced to drop out of his UFC 164 bout with Ryan Couture due to a broken hand. The promotion has announced that TUF 15 Finalist… Read More
UFC 164: TJ Grant Out, Anthony Pettis Fighting Benson Henderson
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis campaigned to replace TJ Grant at UFC 164, and now the former WEC champ will rematch Benson Henderson after all, but not because the promotion decided to bump Grant. The rising lightweight contender has been… Read More
UFC Veteran Tim Credeur Taken Into Custody on Drug and Firearm Charges
By Timothy Gilbert
UFC veteran and former The Ultimate Fighter 7 competitor Tim Credeur was taken into custody on Monday after turning himself into Louisiana authorities.
Lafayette (LA) police issued a warrant for Credeur’s arrest on May 29 on drug… Read More
Recovered UFC Vet Eddie Yagin “Can’t Wait to Get Back in There,” Featherweight Believes “I Hit Harder” After Injury Setback
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been over seven months now since Eddie Yagin was forced to pull out from a bout with Dennis Siver due to a frightening head injury, and not only is the vet eager to fight,… Read More
Chael Sonnen vs. “Shogun” Rua Confirmed For UFC on FS 1 1, Michael McDonald vs. Brad Pickett Also Added
By FCF Staff
After failing to save the day at UFC 161, Chael Sonnen will instead face former light-heavyweight champ”Shogun” Rua at the upcoming, UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 card on August 17th. In addition, the promotion has also… Read More
Isaac Vallie-Flagg Injured, James Krause Fighting Sam Stout At UFC 161
By FCF Staff
Isaac Vallie-Flagg’s second Octagon appearance has been delayed, as the Strikeforce vet has been forced with withdraw from his UFC 161 tilt with Sam Stout due to injury.
The 35 year-old fighter reported via Twitter that:
I… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo Versus Anthony Pettis to Take Place August 3rd at UFC 163
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis will reportedly get his chance to unseat reigning featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 163, which is expected to take place August 3rd in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The card will be hosted by the… Read More
Thiago Tavares Tested Positive for Steroids Following UFC on FX 7, Vitor Belfort Was Approved for TRT
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White denied recent rumors that Vitor Belfort had tested positive for a performance enhancing drug, following his win over Michael Bisping on January 19th, and today the promotion announced that Thiago Tavares is the… Read More
UFC 156 Winner Isaac Vallie-Flagg: “I Definitely Had Something to Prove Fighting Yves Edwards. Nobody Gave Me A Chance”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Of all the former Strikeforce competitors who were tapped to represent the now defunct promotion in their Octagon debuts, Isaac Vallie-Flagg had to do so against not only one of the UFC’s more experienced fighters, but in… Read More
UFC Vet Dustin Jacoby Wins First Road to GLORY Tourney on 48 Hours Notice
By Glory Sports International (via press release)
TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 2, 2013) – After accepting the opportunity to fight just one day before the event, 24-year-old Dustin Jacoby (9-3) of Arenzville, Illin. rose to the occasion, defeating three consecutive opponents,… Read More
Al Iaquinta Says UFC 159 Bout With Joe Proctor Next
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, April 27th, UFC 159 card will feature a tilt between two TUF 15 vets, as Al Iaquinta has announced via his website that he’s fighting lightweight Joe Proctor at the event. UFC 159 will be… Read More
UFC on FOX 6′s Ricardo Lamas: “I Believe Hispanics Are Very Tough People. It Doesn’t Matter Where You’re From. It’s Just The Way We’re Raised
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UFC featherweight star Ricardo Lamas talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Rodolfo Roman about Lamas’ upcoming UFC on FOX 6 matchup with Erik Koch at Chicago’s United Center on Jan.… Read More
Gunnar Nelson Fighting Justin Edwards at February 16th, UFC on FUEL TV 7
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for it’s upcoming February 16th card in London, England, and has announced that rising welterweight Gunnar Nelson will take on Justin Edwards at the event.
Nelson (10-0-1)… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Ben Henderson Retains Lightweight Title With Unanimous Decision Win Over Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC on FOX 5 card in Seattle, Washington, which saw lightweight champion Benson Henderson defend his belt with a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz.
Benson Henderson def. Nate Diaz via… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, the UFC stops in Seattle for UFC on FOX 5, one of the most stacked cards of the year. In the main event, Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Beyond… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Eddie Yagin and Strikeforce’s Tarec Saffiedine
By FCF Staff
This November 7th edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with Strikeforce welterweight Tarec Saffiedine and UFC featherweight, Eddie Yagin, who is fighting Dennis Siver on December 8th.
Rounding out the show is a conversation
Pascal Krauss Welcoming Gunnar Nelson to the UFC September 29th
By FCF Staff
One of Europe’s top welterweights in Pascal Krauss will welcome Gunnar Nelson to the UFC, as the fighter has confirmed via Twitter that he will be the first to fight the undefeated prospect in the Octagon.
According… Read More
Fabricio Werdum Pressures Dana White for UFC 142 Bout
In his effort to secure his Octagon return and a spot on the upcoming January 14th, UFC 142 card in Brazil, Fabricio Werdum has turned to Twitter to help plead his case.… Read More
UFC 130: “Rampage” Jackson Outscores Matt Hamill for UD Win
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 130 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw former light-heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson earn a unanimous decision win over Matt Hamill.
UFC 130 Results
Quinton “Rampage”… Read More