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UFC 165: Ivan Menjivar vs. “Kid” Yamamoto Confirmed
By FCF Staff
As expected, the September 21st, UFC 165 card in Toronto, Ontario will feature a bantamweight bout between established vets Ivan Menjivar and Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto. The UFC Canada Twitter account confirmed the match-up on Monday.
Menjivar (25-10)… Read More
NSAC: Brian Bowles Failed Post UFC 160 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
UFC bantamweight and former WEC champ Brian Bowles is facing disciplinary action, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has announced that the vet has failed his post UFC 160 drug test.
According to an announcement from the… 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
Ivan Menjivar Training “All The Time”, Waiting For UFC Call
By Kelsey Mowatt
Ivan Menjivar has yet to be booked for his next bout, following his first round, submission loss to Urijah Faber at UFC 157 in February, but the 30 year-old-bantamweight says he’s ready to go when the… Read More
TUF 17 Finale Attendance Figures Released By NSAC
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the attendance and gate figures for the April 13th, TUF 17 Finale, which was hosted by the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The card drew… Read More
NSAC Releases Drug Test Results for TUF 17 Finale
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the drug test results for the recent, April 13th, TUF 17 Finale in Las Vegas, which featured Urijah Faber submitting bantamweight vet Scott Jorgensen in the main event.… Read More
Report: TUF 17 Finale Posts Series Record Ratings For FX
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s TUF 17 Finale in Las Vegas, Nevada, which featured Kelvin Gastelum defeating Uriah Hall by split decision to win the program’s latest season, pulled series high ratings for FX.
According to a press release… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features TUF 17 Finale Competitor Cole Miller and UFC 159’s Joe Proctor
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by UFC veterans Cole Miller and Joe Proctor.
Miller is set to take on Bart Palaszewski at this Saturday’s TUF 17 Finale in… Read More
George Roop vs. Brian Bowles Added To UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
In just his second fight in the featherweight division American George Roop is getting his second taste of the weight class, soon after his debut attempt, this time against former bantamweight champion Brian Bowles.
Roop (13-9-1)… Read More
Renan Barao to Defend Interim Bantamweight Belt Against Eddie Wineland in UFC 161 Main Event
By Timothy J. Gilbert
UFC interim bantamweight champion, Renan Barao, will put his belt on the line against former World Extreme Cagefighting champion Eddie Wineland in the UFC 161 main event.
Renan vs. Barao will headline the upcoming UFC event,… Read More
Torn Labrum KOs UFC Flyweight Champ Demetrious Johnson For 12 Weeks
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The injury that forced Demetrious Johnson to withdraw from his upcoming title defense fight against John Moraga at The Ultimate Fighter 17 finale has been revealed, and the result, a torn labrum, will keep him out… Read More
Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida Top UFC 157 Payroll
Ronda Rousey Earned Nearly Six Figures For Historic Win
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s recent, February 23rd event in Anaheim, and decorated vets Lyoto… Read More
UFC 157: Ronda Rousey Survives Early Scare To Extend Armbar Streak
By FCF Staff
Many observers suspected that Liz Carmouche would end up being Ronda Rousey’s toughest test to date, and the challenger certainly pushed the highly regarded champ at UFC 157 tonight in Anaheim. After being taken down shortly into… Read More
UFC 157 Weigh-In Results: Rousey and Carmouche On Weight
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The highly publicized Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche made weight tonight at the Honda Center, opening the doors for their historic bantamweight bout.
UFC veteran star Dan Henderson and former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida both… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC 157’s Ivan Menjivar and Sam Stout
By FCF Staff
The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features Ivan Menjivar and Sam Stout, who are set to meet Urijah Faber and Caros Fodor respectively, at the upcoming UFC 157 card on February 23rd.
Rounding out the… Read More
Lion Fight 9: Artem Levin Fighting Simon Marcus For Vacant Light-Heavyweight Title
Various MMA Stars Attended January, AXS TV Event
By Lion Fight Promotions (via press release)
LAS VEGAS, NV – The Las Vegas-based Lion Fight Promotions made fighting history when it presented the first ever nationally televised full Muay Thai rules… Read More
Road to GLORY USA Light-Heavyweight Tournament Begins February 1st
By GLORY (via press release)
GLORY, the world’s new premiere kickboxing league, will kick off it’s highly-anticipated ROAD TO GLORY USA fight series to discover America’s next great fighting superstars, with an eight-man, single-elimination light heavyweight (209 pounds) tournament at… Read More
Report: Brock Jardine Versus Kenny Robertson Added to UFC 157
By FCF Staff
A twelfth bout for the upcoming February 23rd, UFC 157 card has been announced, as according to multiple reports, Kenny Robertson will battle Brock Jardine at the event.
The “Rousey vs. Carmouche’ card will be hosted by… Read More
Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida Official for UFC 157
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed today that Dan Henderson will fight Lyoto Machida as expected at UFC 157 on February 23rd. The bout will accompany previously announced bouts including bantamweight Urijah Faber versus. Ivan Menjivar, and UFC… Read More
Lessons Learned: UFC on FOX 5
By Tom Taylor
As MMA fans, we learn more about our sport every time we watch a fight, even if we don’t realize it. We might be reminded of something we had long forgotten, or we might be made aware… Read More