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Report: Hector Lombard Wants Scrap With Rory MacDonald, Not Patrick Cote Next
By FCF Staff
Although Hector Lombard has called out Patrick Cote in the past, and the latter recently responded with a yes to that request, the welterweight isn’t apparently interested.
Following Cote’s stoppage win over Josh Burkman at UFC Fight… Read More
UFC 193 Headed to Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium, Hunt-Silva II, Bisping-Whittaker Confirmed
By FCF Staff
UFC 193 finally has a venue, and it’s a sizeable one.
On Wednesday, the promotion confirmed that the November 14th card will be hosted by Melbourne, Australia’s Etihad Stadium, which has hosted football, cricket and rugby matches… Read More
Report: Mark Hunt-“Bigfoot” Silva Rematch Likely For November 14th
By FCF Staff
It looks like Mark Hunt and “Bigfoot” Silva will battle once again, nearly two years after their epic first encounter took place.
Hunt and Silva fought to a majority draw in December, 2013, in what was one… Read More
UFC FN 73: Chris Camozzi Admits he Might Have to “Start Thinking” About Shooting Takedowns
By FCF Staff
Although Chris Camozzi prefers to put his noted striking skills to work when he fights, after losing his last five UFC bouts, the veteran concedes it may be time to start changing things up.
Camozzi is booked… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Returning to 170, Fighting Matt Brown Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like Kelvin Gastelum’s ban from the welterweight division is already over, as the UFC has announced that the fighter will fight Matt Brown on November 21st. The bout will headline UFC FN 79, which will… Read More
RFA 29 to Feature Team USA vs. Team Brazil, Ricky Musgrave vs. Raoni Barcelos
By FCF Staff
Resurrection Fighting Alliance has announced several bouts for its August 21st card Sioux Falls, South Dakota, including a fight for the vacant featherweight title. The event is billed as Team USA vs. Team Brazil, and Robbie… Read More
UFC 189: Conor McGregor And Chad Mendes Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 189 card in Las Vegas, and headliners Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes led the way.
According to the figures, both featherweights earned $500,000 for… Read More
UFC 189: Rory MacDonald Posts Shocking Pic of Battered Face
By FCF Staff
Last night’s bloody war between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald wasn’t for the feint of heart, and a post-fight pic the latter has posted is certainly evidence of that.
MacDonald was badly bruised and bloodied during his… Read More
UFC 189: Conor McGregor Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is taking home the interim featherweight title after UFC 189, as well as an extra $50,000 in bonus money.
McGregor battled back from several takedowns and the punishing top game of Chad Mendes in the… Read More
UFC 189: Conor McGregor Tested, But Takes Out Chad Mendes
Robbie Lawler Stops Rory MacDonald in Bloody, Slugfest
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor was taken down… Read More
UFC 189 Weigh-In Results: Chad Mendes And Conor McGregor Make Weight, Quickly Need to be Separated
By FCF Staff
Both of the title fights scheduled for tomorrow night at UFC 189 are a go, as all of the competitors for the scraps made weight.
Featherweights Chad Mendes and Conor McGregor tipped the scales at 144.5 and… Read More
UFC 189: Watch The Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 7 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC 189 is set to take place tomorrow night in Las Vegas, in what will likely be one of the promotion’s biggest events to date. The card’s weigh-ins get underway today at 7:00 PM/ET, and you… Read More
Report: Andre Pedeneiras Says Jose Aldo to Meet With Doctors Thursday, Could be Sidelined Until October
By FCF Staff
After news broke yesterday that Jose Aldo has injured his rib while training, his coach is reporting that the decision will be made on Thursday, as to whether the featherweight champ will still fight Conor McGregor, July… Read More
Odyssey’s JD Domengeaux: Old Opponent, New Challenges. And Staying Hungry at an MMA Super Gym
By Keith Harmon
“Odyssey Round One: Hobbs vs Staley,” which takes place tonight, Saturday, June 20, streams as a Video On Demand on Full Contact Fighter courtesy of Go Fight Live (GFL).
I had a chance to talk with American… Read More
Odyssey’s Steve Montgomery “Doesn’t Want a Pity Party.” He Just Wants a Fight and a Chance to Prove Himself
By Keith Harmon
The Ultimate Fighter veteran Steve “The Creepy Weasel” Montgomery steps into the ring as part of the co-main event tonight, Saturday, June 20 at Odyssey Round One: Hobbs vs Staley, which will stream as a Video on… Read More
UFC FN 67: Carlos Condit Wants “Whoever Has The Title” Following Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Having scored an impressive, stoppage win in his Octagon return, perennial welterweight contender Carlos Condit has his sites set on a title fight next.
Condit battled Thiago Alves at UFC Fight Night 67 on Saturday, which marked… Read More
UFC FN 67: Carlos Condits Talks Strategy For Thiago Alves, Why Rory MacDonald Will Become Champ
By FCF Staff
Carlos Condit still has some work to do before he locks up another title shot, but the welterweight believes if he does in the near future, Rory MacDonald could be champ.
Condit (29-8)… Read More
WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields Hits Vegas on August 1st
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (May 26, 2015) – World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) is arguably assembling its greatest fight card in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion’s history, with a world… Read More
UFC 189: Tim Means’ Coach Tom Vaughn Says Fighter’s Technique And Size Keys to Defeating Matt Brown
By Kelsey Mowattt
Matt Brown has become a fan favourite due to his aggressive style, penchant for finishing, and as well, his anywhere, anytime mentality. When the 34 year-old is booked for a card, the vast majority of fans make… Read More
UFC Announces Jake Ellenberger to Face Stephen Thompson Next
By FCF Staff
UFC 189 has been handed another pivotal, welterweight fight, as the promotion has confirmed that Jake Ellenberger will take on Stephen Thompson at the event.
The July 11th card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden… Read More