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UFC Minneapolis Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Minneapolis, which will see former heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos take on Francis Ngannou in the headliner.
In the co-main event, Joseph Benavidez will battle Jussier “Formiga” in a… Read More
Dana White Says Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes Likely For 135 Title
By FCF Staff
Now that T.J. Dillashaw has vacated the bantamweight title, after testing positive for a banned substance, Dana White’s reporting that Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes will likely fight for the 135 belt.
Following UFC Nashville last night,… Read More
UFC Nashville: Deiveson Figueiredo Says Henry Cejudo “Proved” Flyweight Division Should Stay
By FCF Staff
The consensus seems to be that the flyweight division’s days are numbered in the UFC, but Deiveson Figueiredo is hoping Henry Cejudo’s recent win over T.J. Dillashaw, has given the bracket new life.
Figueiredo is preparing to face… Read More
UFC 216: Demetrious Johnson Discusses Timeline For Retirement, in Advance of Potentially Historic Bout
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson has no plans to retire anytime soon, but the renowned fighter’s provided a timeline for when he thinks he’ll hang up the gloves.
The flyweight champion is preparing to fight Ray Borg this Saturday at… Read More
UFC 215 Predictions & What’s Next for “Mighty Mouse”
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson returns to the Octagon at UFC 215 on Saturday, September 9th vs. Ray Borg. “The Tazmexican Devil”, (11-2) called for a title shot after his decision over Jussier “Formiga” and the UFC matchmakers listened.
Mighty… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features UFC’s Dustin Ortiz, WSOF’s Lance Palmer
By FCF Staff
The latest podcast from Full Contact Fighter features talks with the UFC flyweight Dustin Ortiz, and WSOF featherweight champ, Lance Palmer.
Ortiz is booked to fight fellow contender Jussier “Formiga” this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 95… Read More
Report: Brian Stann Says Henry Cejudo Has a “Good Shot” at Beating Demetrious Johnson
By FCF Staff
The consensus seems to be that Demetrious Johnson will get by Henry Cejudo if the flyweights battle, but Brian Stann believes the latter has a better chance of defeating the champ than most think.
Cejudo worked his… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Neil Magny And Henry Cejudo Move up Following UFC FN 78
By FCF Staff
After scoring pivotal wins at UFC Fight Night 78, both Neil Magny and Henry Cejudo have moved up the promotion’s rankings.
Magny worked his way to a split decision win over Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday, and in… Read More
Report: Henry Cejudo Will Even Turn Down Title Fight in Nevada, Following Nick Diaz Suspension
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo recently announced he’ll no longer fight in Nevada, following the commission’s suspension of Nick Diaz, and that pledge apparently includes title fights.
After the Nevada Commission announced that it has suspended Diaz for five years,… Read More
UFC Books Cole Miller vs. Max Holloway, Zach Makovsky vs. Tim Elliott and Ray Borg vs. Chris Kelades
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is heading to Broomfield, Colorado for a February 14th event, and the promotion has announced three bouts for the Fight Night card.
At featherweight, Cole Miller will battle #14 ranked featherweight Max Holloway.
Miller… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Conor McGregor Cracks Top 10 After UFC FN 46 Victory
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor may have a ways to go yet, before he secures the title shot he repeatedly discusses, the featherweight has moved into the UFC’s top ten rankings.
Following McGregor’s first round, stoppage win over Diego… Read More
UFC 176: “Jacare” Souza Fighting Gegard Mousasi in Co-Main-Event
By FCF Staff
UFC 176 has picked up a compelling, middleweight bout, as Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will take on Gegard Mousasi at the August 2nd card.
The upcoming event will be hosted by the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California,… Read More
Demetrious Johnson-Joseph Benavidez II to Headline TUF 18 Finale
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez has done nothing but impress since he lost by split decision to Demetrious Johnson approximately one year ago, and as a result, the #1 flyweight contender has been booked to rematch the champion. The UFC… Read More
UFC 166: Flyweight Prospect Darrell Montague to Fight John Dodson
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added another top ranked flyweight to its roster, as the promotion has announced that Darrell Montague will take on contender John Dodson, at UFC 166 on October 19th.
Montague (13-2), who is… Read More
UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader Line-Up Confirmed
By FCF Staff
As expected, Glover Teixeira will fight Ryan Bader at the third, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card, as the promotion has confirmed the line-up for the September 4th event. The card will be hosted by the Estadio Jornalista… Read More
Report: Goiânia, Brazil Targeted for UFC on FS1 4
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to increase it’s Brazilian schedule and presence, as news is surfacing that the promotion intends to host the fourth UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in the country’s city of… Read More
Longtime Contender Joseph Benavidez Retires From Fighting
By FCF Staff
One of the best flyweights of all time is walking away from the game, as Joseph Benavidez has retired at the age of 37.
The longtime, flyweight contender, who also recorded noteworthy wins as a bantamweight, recently… Read More
Deiveson Figueiredo: Cody Garbrandt Should Make 125 First, Before Title Shot’s Rebooked
By FCF Staff
Deiveson Figueiredo isn’t going to demand that Cody Garbrandt fight at 125 pounds before he receives a title shot. But, the UFC flyweight champ believes ‘No Love’ should need to get past a top flyweight contender, before… Read More
Joseph Benavidez Hopes to ‘Shut up’ Deiveson Figueiredo
By FCF Staff
Following their fight in February, which ended in controversial fashion, Joseph Benavidez admits he’s not a fan of Deiveson Figueiredo.
The flyweights were booked to fight on February 29th for the vacant, flyweight title. But, since Figueiredo… Read More
UFC 250: Amanda Nunes Leads Fighter Payouts
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the fighter purses for UFC 250, and champ-champ Amanda Nunes lead the way.
According to the figures that were disclosed to the Commission from the UFC, Nunes earned $450,000 for… Read More