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UFC’s Paige VanZant: “I Knew From a Very Early Age That I Was Going to be Successful”
By FCF Staff
Not too man fighters get booked for a main event bout in just their fourth UFC fight, but that’s exactly what’s happened with Paige VanZant.
The rising strawweight will take on Joanne Calderwood in the headliner of… Read More
UFC FN 76: UFC On the Fly – Paddy Holohan
TUF 19 Winner Eddie Gordon Announces UFC Release
By FCF Staff
The winner of the 19th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, Eddie Gordon, has announced that he’s being released by the UFC.
Gordon stopped Dhiego Lima last July to win the competition, but since the, the middleweight has… Read More
UFC FN 76: Neil Seery Outlines Why “I’m Always Dangerous to The End”
By FCF Staff
Although Neil Seery has won as many fights as he’s lost so far in the UFC, the Irish flyweight has drawn widespread praise for the toughness and heart he’s demonstrated.
The 36 year-old has scored victories over… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Kajan Johnson
By FCF Staff
The latest Full Contact Fighter podcast features a talk with UFC lightweight, Kajan Johnson.
Johnson is coming off a decision win over Naoyuki Kotani at UFC Fight Night 75 in September, after decisioning Lipeng Zhang in May.… Read More
UFC FN 76: Ben Rothwell Officially Off Card as Well
By FCF Staff
A day after the UFC announced that Stipe Miocic will not fight Ben Rotwell at UFC FN 76 due to injury, the promotion has announced the latter won’t compete on October 24th either.
Initially, the UFC said… Read More
UFC FN 76: Dustin Poirier Planning “One of my Most Complete Performances” Against Joe Duffy
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier has been tasked with halting the rise of Joseph Duffy at UFC Fight Night 76, and “The Diamond” believes he’s more than ready to do so.
Poirier will take on Duffy on October 24th, following… Read More
Stipe Miocic Withdraws From UFC FN 76
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 76 has been dealt a serious blow, as heavyweight contender Stipe Miocic will no longer fight Ben Rothwell in the co-main event.
The UFC has confirmed that Miocic has withdraw from the October 24th… Read More
UFC FN 79: Benson Henderson Says he Has All The “Tools” to Defeat Top Welterweights
By FCF Staff
As Benson Henderson prepares to fight welterweight Thiago Alves at UFC Fight Night 79, the former lightweight champ is feeling confident about his chances of making a title run at 170.
Henderson will face Alves on November… Read More
Ray Borg’s Coach Tom Vaughn: UFC “Definitely” Thinking About Top Ten Opponent For Flyweight
By Kelsey Mowatt
After defeating Geane Herrera at UFC Fight Night 73, and recording his third straight win, Ray Borg’s coach believes the rising flyweight will face a top ten ranked opponent next.
Borg worked his way… Read More
UFC Submission of the Week: Piotr Hallmann vs Yves Edwards
UFC FN 76: Tom Breese Outlines Why “Boring” Tristar Dorms is a Good Thing
By FCF Staff
Tom Breese had to travel thousands of miles away from home, and live in rather modest conditions, but the English fighter believes life in the Tristar dorms was worth it.
Breese is preparing for his October 24th… Read More
Report: UFC Champ Jose Aldo Supports Fighter Union
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo has argued in the past that fighters don’t get paid enough, and now the UFC’s featherweight champ has said he believes a union could benefit his counterparts.
Aldo, who is scheduled to fight interim featherweight… Read More
UFC FN 76 Free Fight: Ben Rothwell vs Brendan Schaub
UFC FN 79: Benson Henderson Not Ruling Out Return to 155, But Excited to “Test Myself at 170”
By FCF Staff
As Benson Henderson prepares to battle welterweight Thiago Alves on November 28th, the former lightweight champ isn’t ruling out a return to 155, but it doesn’t sound like it’s in his plans.
Henderson will take on Alves… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Myles Jury vs. Charles Oliveira Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 17 has picked up an interesting bout at 145, as the promotion has announced that Myles Jury will make his featherweight debut against Charles Oliveira.
The December 19th card will be hosted by the… Read More