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UFC 178: Conor McGregor to Battle Dustin Poirier, Event Headed to MGM Grand Garden Arena
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier quickly volunteered to face Conor McGregor next, following the latter’s win at UFC FN 46, and the featherweight has got his wish.
The UFC has announced the two will square off, September 27th at UFC… 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
Report: UFC FN 46 “Biggest Number” Ever for Fight Pass According to Dana White
By FCF Staff
Not only was UFC Fight Night 46 a sellout in Dublin, but the Conor McGregor, headlined card reportedly drew big numbers for UFC Fight Pass.
Speaking after Saturday’s event, which saw McGregor stop Diego Brandao in front… Read More
UFC FN 46: Dustin Poirier “Not Impressed” With Conor McGregor’s Victory
By FCF Staff
The Conor McGregor hype will likely continue to build, as a result of the featherweight’s win at UFC FN 46, but Dustin Poirier evidently didn’t think much of his performance.
Following McGregor’s first round, stoppage victory over… Read More
UFC FN 46: Conor McGregor Thrills Dublin Crowd With First Round Stoppage
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 46 was built to showcase the abilities of Conor McGregor, and the Irish featherweight didn’t disappoint his country men and women. Just as the outspoken McGregor predicted heading into the fight, the rising star… Read More
UFC FN 46: Watch the Weighs-Ins Here Beginning at 11:00AM ET
By FCF Staff
You can watch the official weigh-ins for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 46, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 11:00 AM/ ET.
Tomorrow’s card will go down in Dublin, Ireland, and will feature rising featherweight… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Cole Miller and Ray Borg
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC featherweight Cole Miller and flyweight Ray Borg.
Miller was set to fight Conor McGregor at UFC Fight Night 46, however, the BJJ black belt had… Read More
UFC FN 46: Cathal Pendred to Face TUF 19 Teammate Mike King
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 46 has picked up another of Ireland’s top fighters, as Dublin’s Cathal Pendred will take on TUF 19 teammate Mike King.
The upcoming card will be hosted by Dublin’s 02, and… Read More
UFC’s Dustin Poirier: “Now It’s About Proving I’m a Top Three Guy”
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier continues to be a top ten ranked featherweight, thanks in part to recent wins over Erik Koch and Diego Brandao, and now the fighter is targeting the top of the division.
Poirier (15-3), who continues… Read More
UFC FN 38 Weigh-in Results: “Hendo” and “Shogun” set for Round II
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for the UFC’s latest Fight Night card tomorrow night in Natal, Brazil, which will see Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua battle for a second time.
Both of the decorated fighters… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Dustin Poirier to Face Akira Corassani
By FCF Staff
The upcoming TUF Nations Finale in Quebec City has picked up an eleventh bout, as the promotion has announced that Dustin Poirier will fight Akira Corassani at the April 16th event. The card will be hosted by… Read More
UFC 171: Daniel Pineda-Robert Whiteford Fight Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The upcoming UFC 171 card is likely completed, as featherweights Daniel Pineda and Robert Whiteford have agreed to fight at the March 15th event. The card, which will go down at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas,… Read More
UFC 168: Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 168 card in Las Vegas, and not surprisingly, Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman led the way.
The former middleweight champ Silva earned $600,000, according… Read More
UFC 168: Weidman Defends Title With Gruesome Win Over Silva, Rousey Takes Out Tate
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman defended the middleweight title tonight at UFC 168 in Las Vegas, but once again, his victory over Anderson Silva ended in shocking circumstances.
Weidman rocked Silva in the opening round, and proceeded to land several… Read More
UFC 168 Weigh-In Results: Weidman And Silva Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 168 tomorrow night, which will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Anderson Silva will attempt to regain the middleweight… Read More
UFC FN 26: Overeem and Rua Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Ultimate Fight Night 26, which took place August 17th at Boston’s TD Garden Arena.
Not surprisingly, headliners “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen were amongst the leaders, as… Read More
“Fight for the Troops III”: Smith-Chiesa, Bermudez-Lentz Added
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s November 6th, “Fight for the Troops III” card has two new additions, as the promotion has announced that Nik Lentz will fight Dennis Bermudez, and that Michael Chiesa will battle fellow TUF winner Colton Smith.… Read More
UFC Fight Night 26: Sonnen Catches “Shogun”, Browne Blasts Overeem
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen returned to the winner’s column tonight at UFC Fight Night 26, as the decorated wrestler defeated former light-heavyweight champ “Shogun” Rua in the card’s main event to end his two fight losing… Read More
UFC Fight Night 26 Weigh-Ins: “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first card on FOX Sports 1 will go down tomorrow night at Boston’s TD Garden Arena, and all of the competitors scheduled for the event made weight this afternoon without incident.
A light-heavyweight… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 On Ropes Due to State Law?
By FCF Staff
Approximately two months out from the first UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in Boston, it appears as though a Massachusetts law regarding the need for foreign fighters to secure a social security number, could be threatening the… Read More