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Nik Lentz Stepping in for Injured Paul Sass at UFC on FOX 2
By FCF Staff
Nik Lentz won’t have to wait long for an opportunity to get back on the winning track, following his loss to Mark Bocek on December 10th, as the UFC has announced that the lightweight is stepping in… Read More
Johnny Bedford Tapped for Bout with Eddie Wineland
By FCF Staff
With former bantamweight contender Demetrious Johnson headed to the UFC’s new flyweight division, the promotion has announced that “Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 competitor Johnny Bedford, will step in for Johnson against Eddie Wineland on January 28th.
The… Read More
“King Mo” To Dana White: Give “Mayhem” Another Chance
Strikeforce vet discusses helping Machida prepare for Jones
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the odds makers and most MMA pundits are predicting Jon Jone’s reign as light-heavyweight champion will continue this Saturday, when he faces Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, “King… Read More
UFC on FOX 2 Presser: Sonnen and Munoz Fighting “To Set an Example”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship headed to Chicago today to promote its upcoming UFC on FOX 2 card, January 28th at the city’s United Center.
The press conference feature all six competitors from the upcoming “triple header” card,… Read More
Line-Up Finalized for TUF 14 Finale
By FCF Staff
Now that the final episode of “The Ultimate Fighter”, season 14, has aired, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the complete card for the show’s finale this Saturday in Las Vegas.
As a result… Read More
Chris Leben Suspended for One Year Following Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that it has suspended Chris Leben for one year, after the middleweight reportedly tested positive for the painkillers oxycodone and oxymorphone, following his stoppage loss to Mark Munoz last month.… Read More
TUF’s John “Prince” Albert: “My Biggest Fear Is Being Out Of Shape”
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Featherweight upstart John “Prince” Albert, a cast member on this season’s The Ultimate Fighter, talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Scott Corl about his experience on the show.
The… Read More
TUF 15 Try-Outs to Take Place Next Month
By FCF
While the action stemming from the current season of “The Ultimate Fighter” continues to unfold, the UFC has confirmed that try-outs for the reality program’s fifteenth instalment will take place December 5th, at the Texas Station in Las… Read More
TUF Winner Tony Ferguson Fighting “Thugjitsu” Founder Yves Edwards Next
By FCF Staff
Former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Tony Ferguson will face one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s most experienced fighters next, as the promotion has announced today that the lightweight will fight Yves Edwards, December 3rd at the TUF 14… Read More
Vitor Belfort Injured, Wanderlei Silva to Fight Cung Le at UFC 139
By FCF Staff
Just days after it was announced that Vitor Belfort would face former Strikeforce star Cung Le at the upcoming November 19th, UFC 139 card in San Jose, Belfort has been forced to withdraw from the event… Read More
Denis Kang Taking Time Off “to Re-Charge,” Planning December Return
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following back-to-back losses to Jesse Taylor and Seung Bae Whi in May and July respectively, UFC and Pride veteran Denis Kang has decided to take some time off from active competition and recharge himself both mentally… Read More
Spike Unveils Cast for Latest Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Spike has revealed the cast for what will be the latest and last season of “The Ultimate Fighter” to air on the television network, which will feature competitors in the bantamweight and… Read More
Report: Jason “Mayhem” Miller Arrested After Alleged Incident with Sister
By FCF Staff
Veteran middleweight and upcoming “Ultimate Fighter” coach Jason “Mayhem” Miller was reportedly arrested last week for simple assault and false imprisonment, following an alleged incident with his sister in North Carolina.
According to a… Read More
Dan Miller “Needs Win” Over Rousimar Palhares at UFC 134
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Dan Miller has forged a reputation for being one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s gamest and most resilient fighters, evidenced by a record that includes competitive bouts with some of the promotion’s top… Read More
Philippou Confirmed as Replacement for Sakara at UFC 133
By FCF Staff
Reports that Alessio Sakara has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 133 tilt with Jorge Rivera have been confirmed by the promotion, as the UFC has announced that Constantinos Philippou will step in… Read More
Report: Jorge Rivera Says Alessio Sakara Injured
By FCF Staff
It appears as though for a third time, a scheduled fight between Alessio Sakara and Jorge Rivera has been shelved. The two middleweights are scheduled to fight at the upcoming, August 6th, UFC 133 card in… Read More
Denis Kang Stopped by Seung Bae Whi to Record Second Consecutive Loss
By FCF Staff
Former UFC and Pride Bushido middleweight Denis Kang lost for the second time in a row this weekend, as the veteran was stopped in the second round by Seung Bae Whi while competing at… Read More
Outcome of Spike TV, UFC Talks Could Shake Up, Rattle MMA Cable TV Landscape
By Joshua Molina
In 2005, Spike TV took a gamble of epic proportions by bringing Mixed Martial Arts programming on board its cable television network. Prior to their crap shoot, the TV industry wouldn’t dare touch the sport that… Read More
Brad Tavares Replaces “Mayhem” Miller vs. Aaron Simpson
By FCF Staff
With Jason “Mayhem” Miller now assigned to coach the 14th season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, alongside future opponent Michael Bisping, the UFC has announced that Brad Tavares has verbally agreed to fight Aaron Simpson… Read More