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UFC FN 43: Patrick Cummins to Fight Francimar Barroso
By FCF Staff
After dropping his UFC debut to light-heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier in February, Patrick Cummins will look for his first Octagon victory versus Francimar Barroso on June 7th.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 43,… Read More
Raphael Assuncao Outlines Why he Couldn’t Take UFC 173 Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Some fans may have been surprised to hear today that TJ Dillashaw, and not the man who beat him in October, Raphael Assuncao, will challenge Renan Barao at UFC 173. The new bout was confirmed as a… Read More
UFC FN 38 Weigh-in Results: “Hendo” and “Shogun” set for Round II
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for the UFC’s latest Fight Night card tomorrow night in Natal, Brazil, which will see Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua battle for a second time.
Both of the decorated fighters… Read More
UFC 171: Hector Lombard Believes Win Over Jake Shields Will Lead to “Title Shot Picture”
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard lived up to the buzz that accompanied his welterweight debut in October, by quickly knocking out Nate Marquardt at UFC 166, and an impressive win on Saturday will only heighten the hype. The former Bellator… Read More
UFC FN 37’s Melvin Guillard Says He’s “Never Really Cared” For Michael Johnson
By FCF Staff
Although Melvin Guillard and Michael Johnson used to be training partners, evidently the two won’t have any issue fighting each other tomorrow at UFC Fight Night 37. In fact, according to Guillard, not only is he willing… Read More
UFC FN 37 Weigh-In Results: Gustafsson and Manuwa Make Weight for Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors made weight today for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night card in London, England, including headliners Alexander Gustafsson and Jimi Manuwa.
The #1 light-heavyweight contender Gustafsson (15-2) came in at 204 pounds for the main… Read More
UFC FN 40: Daron Cruickshank to Battle Erik Koch
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken the UFC long to book Erik Koch another fight, following his quick stoppage win over Rafaello Oliveira last weekend, as the promotion has announced he’ll face Daron Cruickshank May 10th.
The lightweight bout will be… Read More
(Updated) UFC FN 36 Weigh-In Results: Machida-Mousasi Headliner Set
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 36 card in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, which will see Lyoto Machida battle Gegard Mousasi in the main event.
Machida came in… Read More
Chael Sonnen-Wanderlei Silva Moved From UFC 173 to May 31st Card
By FCF Staff
The long awaited, Chael Sonnen-Wanderlei Silva will no longer take place on May 24th at UFC 173, as the promotion has announced it will headline a May 31st card.
Silva-Sonnen was initially set to be the co-main… Read More
Report: Raphael Assuncao Calls Out Renan Barao, After UFC 170 Fight With Francisco Rivera Falls Through
By FCF Staff
UFC Bantamweight Champion Renan Barao is in need of a new challenger, following his stoppage win over Urijah Faber at UFC 169, and Raphael Assuncao thinks it should be him.
Assuncao was scheduled to fight Francisco Rivera… Read More
UFC FN 37: Michael Johnson Steps in For Injured Ross Pearson
By FCF Staff
Following a disappointing no-contest in their first meeting, a second bout between Melvin Guillard and Ross Pearson has been cancelled, as a result of a knee injury to the latter. The UFC has announced, however, that Michael… Read More
UFC FN 35 Highlights: Rockhold Stops Philippou
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UFC FN 34: Saffiedine Outscores Lim, Kawajiri Chokes Out Soriano
By FCF Staff
Tarec Saffiedine finally made his UFC debut today in Singapore, and despite a determined effort from Hyun Gyu Lim, the former Strikeforce welterweight champ emerged with a decision win.
As expected, Lim came out firing… Read More
UFC FN 34 Weigh-Ins: Saffiedine And Lim Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night card in Sinagpore, which will feature former Strikeforce champ Tarec Saffiedine taking on rising welterweight Hyun Gyu Lim.
Saffiedine came in at 170 pounds for the… Read More
Lucas Martins-Bryan Caraway Bout Added to UFC 170 Card
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the February 22nd, UFC 170 card continues to fill up, as the promotion has announced that Bryan Caraway will battle Lucas Martins at the event. The card will be hosted by the Mandalay Bay… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Weidman Moves Into Top Five P4P, Rankings Expanded to 15 Spots
By FCF Staff
Considering Chris Weidman holds two wins over the legend Anderson Silva, following his TKO victory due to injury at UFC 168, it’s not surprising to see that the middleweight champ has moved into the UFC’s top five,… Read More
UFN 34: Despite Injury Setbacks, Tarec Saffiedine Hasn’t Been Sitting at Home, “Crying For Myself” in 2013
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although it may seem like ages ago now, it wasn’t that long ago when many throughout the MMA world were busy discussing how Strikeforce’s best fighters and champions would perform in the UFC. Well, as… Read More
UFC 168 Highlights: Weidman vs. Silva II
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UFN 34: Tarec Saffiedine’s Disappointed He’s Not Facing Jake Ellenberger, But Training “Super Hard” For “Dangerous” Hyun Gyu Lim
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since arriving in the UFC earlier this year, Tarec Saffiedine has been booked to fight two of the promotion’s top 170’ers, due to the fact he was the last man to hold Strikeforce’s welterweight belt.… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Tarec Saffiedine, MFC’s Jason South
By FCF Staff
In the latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio host Kelsey Mowatt talks to former Strikeforce champ and UFC welterweight Tarec Saffiedine, and MFC 170’er Jason South.
Saffiedine is set to make his Octagon debut versus Hyun… Read More