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TUF 21 Finale: Stephen Thompson Outlines Lessons he Learned From Loss to Matt Brown
By FCF Staff
There’s an old saying that you learn more from your losses then from your wins, and in the case of Stephen Thompson, that certainly appears to be true.
Thompson is set to fight Jake Ellenberger in the… Read More
Report: MMA Bill Will Not be Brought to a Vote in New York State This Year
By FCF Staff
After months of speculation and hope that MMA would be sanctioned in New York State this year, it looks as though it’s not going to happen.
A bill to sanction professional MMA in the state has been… Read More
UFC 187: Vitor Belfort Promises to be “Back in Full Strength”
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort may have failed to secure the UFC’s middleweight title once again, but following his stoppage loss to Chris Weidman, the 38 year-old says he’ll be back.
Belfort managed to land several hard shots to Weidman… Read More
Anderson Silva Insists He’s “Not a Cheater”, Tired of “False Accusations”
By FCF Staff
As Anderson Silva awaits to see what the Nevada State Athletic Commission elects to do, following his alleged, positive test for steroids earlier this year, the legendary fighter is repeating he’s innocent.
Silva is expected to appear… Read More
UFC 187: Watch The Official Weigh-Ins Beginning at 7 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 will go down tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nevada, and you can watch the official weigh-ins for the event, right here, beginning at 7 PM/ET.
In the main event, Daniel Cormier will face Anthony Johnson… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Tim Boetsch
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast features a talk with UFC middleweight contender Tim Boetsch, who is set to fight the legendary Dan Henderson on June 6th.
During the segment, Boetsch discusses Henderson, fighting in… Read More
UFC 187: Colby Covington Steps in For Sean Strickland
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 187 has undergone another change, as the promotion has announced that Sean Strickland has withdraw from his bout with Mike Pyle due to injury.No details regarding Strickland’s injury were provided.
Stepping in for… Read More
UFC 186: Demetrious Johnson Only Focused on “What I Can do”, Not Pound-For-Pound Rankings
By FCF Staff
As Demetrious Johnson prepares to face Kyoji Horiguchi tomorrow night at UFC 186, the flyweight champ’s stock has never been higher.
Not only has Johnson (21-2-1) won seven straight fights, but “Mighty Mouse” currently sits at #3… Read More
UFC on FOX 15: Luke Rockhold Takes Out Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold’s path to a title shot remains on track, as the middleweight took out fellow contender Lyoto Machida in impressive fashion at UFC on FOX 15.
Early on, Machida threatened Rockhold with big punches, but… Read More
UFC on FOX 15: Lyoto Machida’s Brother Believes “The Dragon” Could Fight For Another “Four or Five Years”
By FCF Staff
The renowned Lyoto Machida is set to turn 37 next month, but according to his brother Chinzo, “The Dragon” could still be fighting in his forties.
Machida is set to fight fellow middleweight contender Luke Rockhold tonight… Read More
UFC Books Uriah Hall vs. Rafael Natal
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 187 continues to grow, as the promotion has announced that Uriah Hall will fight middleweight Rafael Natal at the May 23rd card.
Hall (10-4) has won three straight bouts now since he was… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva to Admit ‘Therapuetic’ PED Use
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva has denied using performance enhancing drugs, a new report says that the legendary fighter will admit to using banned substances in a ‘therapeutic’ sense.
Following Silva’s decision win over Nick Diaz at UFC 183,… Read More
UFC 187: Justin Scoggins-Josh Sampo, Rose Namajunas-Nina Ansaroff Added
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 187 continues to fill out, as the promotion has announced that Justin Scoggins will fight Josh Sampo, and that Rose Namajunas will battle Nina Ansaroff at the May 23rd card.
Scoggins (9-2) is… Read More
UFC 187: John Dodson vs. Zach Makovsky Added to Line-Up
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 has received yet another, pivotal fight, as the promotion has announced that John Dodson will battle fellow flyweight contender Zach Makovsky.
Dodson (16-6) will be fighting for the first time since last June, when he… Read More
UFC’s Vitor Belfort Explains Position on Turning Down Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White reported this weekend that Vitor Belfort has turned down an interim title fight with Lyoto Machida, and now the middleweight contender has explained why.
Belfort was scheduled to fight champion Chris Weidman at… Read More
Dana White Says Vitor Belfort Passed on Interim Title Fight With Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
The UFC is looking to book another opponent for Vitor Belfort, now that Chris Weidman can’t compete on February 28th, after withdrawing due to a rib injury. Well, according to Dana White, the middleweight contender has passed… Read More
UFC 183: Anderson Silva Says He’s a “New” Fighter, But Unsure About Future
By Kelsey Mowatt
Anderson Silva scored a victory in his long awaited return, but it remains to be seen if the legendary fighter will embark on the title run, Dana White has said a win would ensure.
Silva managed to… Read More
UFC FN 60: Stephen Thompson Withdraws From Headliner
By FCF Staff
The UFC has lost another scheduled main event, as not long after it was revealed Chris Weidman has pulled out of UFC 184, the promotion has confirmed Stephen Thompson won’t fight at UFC FN 60.
According to… Read More
Report: Dana White Responds to Anderson Silva’s Comments That Title Shot is a Few Fights Away
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva has reportedly said he doesn’t expect to secure a title shot at UFC 183, and now Dana White has responded to the former champ’s take on the situation.
For some time now, White has said… Read More
UFC 184: Dhiego Lima to Face Tim Means
By FCF Staff
UFC 184 has picked up an interesting welterweight fight, as TUF 19 Finalist Dhiego Lima will take on former lightweight, Tim Means.
Lima (10-2) is coming off a unanimous decision win over Jorge Antonio Cezario de Oliveira in… Read More