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(Updated): Former UFC Champ Sean Sherk Retiring at 40
By FCF Staff
After battling injuries for the last couple of years, former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk has reportedly retired from fighting at the age of 40. The last time Sherk competed was in September, 2010, when he defeated… Read More
Report: Pat Healy, Khabib Nurmagomedov Have Agreed to Fight Sept. 21st
By FCF Staff
After having his memorable and pivotal win over Jim Miller at UFC 159 overturned, Pat Healy will look to record his 30th pro win versus lightweight prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov on September 21st. UFC 165 is scheduled to… Read More
(Updated) Report: Dana White Denies Nick Diaz Has Received Bout Offer
By FCF Staff
Dana White has made it clear he wants Nick Diaz to return to the Octagon, and recently acknowledged he’s been in contact with the welterweight, but the UFC President says no bout offer has been tabled.
Recently… Read More
Report: Cesar Gracie Says UFC Has Offered Nick Diaz Bout
By FCF Staff
Signs continue to point to the fact that Nick Diaz maybe returning to action soon, as after reportedly relaying to Dana White he wants to fight again, comes word that the UFC has sent Diaz an offer.… Read More
Jake Ellenberger: Rory MacDonald Made a “Stupid Decision” by Agreeing to Fight, Tells Welterweight “This Isn’t a Tears for Fears Lookalike Contest”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although UFC on FOX 8 will feature a flyweight title fight between Demetrious Johnson and John Moraga, much of the pre-fight spotlight has focused on Jake Ellenberger, thanks in no small part to some of… Read More
UFC on FOX 8: Dana White Says Rory MacDonald Never Stated “He Won’t Fight GSP”, “Ares” Will “Assess” Options After Fighting Jake Ellenberger
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dana White doesn’t have to worry about whether Rory MacDonald will sign the dotted line to fight Tristar teammate Georges St. Pierre just yet, but if the rising welterweight defeats Jake Ellenberger at UFC… Read More
Opinion: What’s Next For Josh Burkman and Jon Fitch?
By Michael Hatamoto
It took MMA veteran Josh Burkman less than one minute to rock former UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch before putting him to sleep with a nasty guillotine choke.
Following the fight, Fitch admitted… Read More
Opinion: Diego Sanchez Is Dreaming If He Wants Top 10 Opponents
By Michael Hatamoto
Diego Sanchez will fight in the lightweight division at UFC 164 and has a very short wish list of top 10 opponents he wants to fight: Josh Thomson, Nate Diaz, or Gilbert Melendez.… Read More
Dana White Confirms UFC Returning to Boston August 17th For First FOX Sports 1 Event
By FCF Staff
Earlier in the month UFC President Dana White relayed that the promotion planned on returning to Boston sometime this year, and now he has announced that the organization will do so on August 17th.
According… Read More
Opinion: GSP vs. Hendricks Needs To Happen
By Michael Hatamoto
Georges St. Pierre is the most dominant welterweight champion in UFC history, seemingly able to control championship fights whether on the ground or striking.
Since a shocking TKO loss to Matt Serra at UFC 69 in April… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Returning to Boston in 2013
By FCF Staff
It could be nearly or over three years when the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Boston, but according to the promotion’s president Dana White, the company plans on hosting an event in the Massachusetts city in 2013.… Read More
Report: Rory MacDonald Suffers Setback, Re-Injures Neck
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald won’t be jumping back into action anytime soon, as the rising welterweight has reportedly aggravated the neck injury, which forced him to withdraw from a UFC 158 bout with Carlos Condit.
MacDonald informed the… Read More
Although Georges St. Pierre Insists Nick Diaz “Is The Right Guy” For UFC 158 Title Fight, Champion Concedes “There’s A Lot Of Animosity”
By Kelsey Mowatt
One should expect this Saturday’s UFC 158 card in Montreal, Quebec, to draw a significant number of pay–per-view buys, not only because one of the promotion’s most popular and respected champions is fighting,… Read More
Despite Pre-Fight Hype, Nick Diaz Not Embracing Villain Role Heading Into UFC 158: “I’m Just Trying To Make My Way To The Top”
By Kelsey Mowatt
In recent years, Nick Diaz has gone on to become one of mixed-martial-arts most fascinating and polarizing personalities, and since the former Strikeforce champ returned to the UFC in 2011, there’s been no shortage of controversy. Not… Read More
Mukai Maromo Talks MFC Title Fight With Graham Spencer: “I Can Grapple, But That’s Not What I’m Here To Do”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As Mukai Maromo continues to prepare for his upcoming, Maximum Fighting Championship lightweight title fight on February 15th, he does so, having been down this road before. While Maromo knows what it takes to put together a… Read More
Retirement of Matt Hughes Official, Named Vice President of Athlete Development for UFC
By FCF Staff
The storied fighting career of former UFC welterweight champ Matt Hughes is officially over, but the Hall of Fame fighter will continue to work for the UFC as the Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Topsy-Turvy 2012 for UFC, but Company Poised for Huge 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC’s incredible popularity surge slowed this year, but the company remained atop the mixed martial world. Still, despite the ups and downs of 2012, the UFC appears poised for a huge year in 2013.
Six years… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz’s Attempt to Overturn NSAC Suspension Denied by Nevada Court
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz will still have to wait until February 4th to apply for a new license with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, as the fighter’s bid to have his one year suspension and $79,500 fine overturned in… Read More
Report: Rory MacDonald, Carlos Condit Rematch Set for UFC 158 in March
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive unanimous decision win over BJ Penn at UFC on FOX 5, Rory MacDonald called for a rematch with former interim champ Carlos Condit, and it appears the rising welterweight has gotten his wish.
The… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” After Mid-Year Slump, UFC TV Ratings Ending 2012 on a High Note
By Joshua Molina
Early estimates show that the UFC on Fox 5 drew stronger ratings than the last two shows.
With an average of 3.4 million viewers, the show was No. 1 among 18-34-year-olds, a coveted market for advertisers.
The… Read More