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Jose Aldo Threatens to Take Dive if He’s Not Granted UFC Release
By FCF Staff
Recently Jose Aldo relayed that he no longer wants to fight and that he wants the UFC to release him, and the Brazilian star isn’t backing off that stance.
Aldo made the announcement following the news that… Read More
UFC 207: Ronda Rousey to Challenge Amanda Nunes in Return
By FCF Staff
Approximately 11 months after Ronda Rousey’s devastating loss to Holly Holm, the UFC has announced that the star will return to action on December 30th, and will face new bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes.
The bout will headline… Read More
Report: Cain Velasquez – Fabricio Werdum II Planned For UFC 207
By FCF Staff
It looks like Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum are going to fight again, as according to reports, a rematch between the two is planned for UFC 207.
Werdum and Velasquez fought for the first time last June,… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II – UFC 202 Estimated to Have Set New PPV Record
By FCF Staff
Most observers believed UFC 202 and Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II was going to draw big numbers, and it looks like the recent card has set a new pay-per-view record for the promotion.
The August 20th… Read More
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Jared Rosholt
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (August 24, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed seasoned, heavyweight Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star and former NCAA Division I wrestling sensation Jared “The Big Show” Rosholt… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Reportedly Sets New UFC Record For Disclosed Payout
By FCF Staff
Leading up to tonight’s UFC 202 card, the expectation was that both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are set to make big money, and that clearly is the case.
The fighters are going to battle in the… Read More
UFC Announces Remaining Schedule For 2016
By FCF Staff
With August near it’s end, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the remaining schedule for its 2016 campaign.
The last event for 2016 will take place on December 30th in Las Vegas. No bouts for UFC 207,… Read More
UFC 202: Kenny Florian Outlines Why He’s “Going With” Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
The betting lines have Conor McGregor as a slight favorite to defeat Nate Diaz at UFC 202, and it looks like Kenny Florian agrees with that assessment.
Although McGregor was submitted by Diaz in their first meeting… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz And Conor McGregor Entourages Banned From Attending UFC 202 Events
By FCF Staff
Following yesterday’s explosive press conference, where Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, as well as others, threw water bottles at each other, it’s being reported the fighters entourages are banned from any other UFC 202 related events.
Diaz… Read More
(Updated) UFC 202: Press Conference Ends in Mayhem After Nate Diaz Walks Out
By FCF Staff
After Conor McGregor showed up half-an-hour late for today’s press conference in Las Vegas, Nate Diaz proceeded to walk out not long after, and chaos ensued.
The presser was supposed to begin at 1:00 PM/PST, and UFC… Read More
Georges St-Pierre is Still in Talks With UFC, But is Beginning USADA Testing For Return
By FCF Staff
Georges St-Pierre hasn’t reached an agreement with the UFC, as far as a comeback fight, but the star has re-entered the USADA testing program in preparation for a return.
The former welterweight champ reported recently that he… Read More
Report: Tim Means Gets New Opponent For UFC 202
By FCF Staff
Although Tim Means’ original opponent for UFC 202 recently went down with an injury, the welterweight will still compete on the card.
Means was scheduled to fight Sean Strickland on August 20th, but the latter was forced… Read More
UFC 202: Nate Diaz Says Conor McGregor Was “Shortcut” to Big Payday, After “B-tching About my Contract For Six Years”
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz has repeatedly said over the years that he and other fighters don’t get paid enough, and finally, the Stockton fighter is cashing some big checks.
Diaz fought Conor McGregor this past March, in what was… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s Joel Gold on Company’s Success, UFC Ban, Dana White, And Search For The Right Business Partner
By FCF Staff
In advance of Full Contact Fighter’s upcoming 20th Anniversary we’ve decided to publish a series of interviews with founder Joel Gold, who was one of the more influential people behind the growth of mixed-martial arts. In the… Read More
Brock Lesnar Notified of Potential Anti-Doping Violation Following UFC Return
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar is the latest MMA star to be flagged for a potential, anti-doping violation.
Lesnar is coming off a unanimous decision win over Mark Hunt at UFC 200 on July 9th, which marked the first time… Read More
Combate Americas Returning to UFC Fight Pass
By Press Release
NEW YORK – July 14, 2016 – Combate Americas, the first-ever U.S. Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise, today announced its return to UFC FIGHT PASS® with a stacked, 10-bout fight card that will air… Read More
UFC 200 Salaries: Brock Lesnar Sets Record For Highest Disclosed Payday
By FCF Staff
The Nevada Commission has released the salary figures for UFC 200, and the numbers confirm that Brock Lesnar received a record payday for the event.
According to the figures that were disclosed to the commission, by the… Read More
UFC FN 90: Eddie Alvarez Calls For “Easier Fight” With Conor McGregor, Following Championship Win
By FCF Staff
After taking out Rafael dos Anjos in the opening round last night, newly crowned champ Eddie Alvarez is calling for an “easier fight”, specifically, one with Conor McGregor.
Alvarez faced dos Anjos in the main event of… Read More
UFC 200: Daniel Cormier Open to New Opponent Following Jon Jones’ Removal
By FCF Staff
Although Daniel Cormier is devastated by the news that he no longer will face his rival Jon Jones at UFC 200, the light-heavyweight champ is open to fighting a new opponent.
Late on Wednesday, the promotion announced… Read More
UFC 202: Artem Lobov to Battle Chris Avila
By FCF Staff
UFC 202 will be headlined by Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz II, but it will also include a bout between their respective teammates.
Recently the UFC announced that the August 20th card will also feature a featherweight… Read More