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UFC 216: Tony Ferguson Was “Upset” by Decision to Have Demetrious Johnson Co-Headline
By FCF Staff
Some fans took issue with the UFC’s decision to have Demetrious Johnson fight in the co-main event slot at UFC 216, and it sounds like headliner Tony Ferguson understands why.
Johnson was originally scheduled to fight Ray… Read More
UFC Adds Aspen Ladd vs. Lina Lansberg to October Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another bout to its October 21st card in Gdansk, Poland, as the promotion’s announced that undefeated bantamweight will take on Lina Lansberg.
Ladd (5-0) was scheduled to make her UFC debut in July… Read More
UFC’s Derrick Lewis Helps Rescue Flood Victims of Hurricane Harvey
By FCF Staff
Many folks are helping each other out, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and one of those people is the UFC’s Derrick Lewis.
Recently the heavyweight posted the videos below, which show Lewis using his truck as… Read More
DWTNCS: Julian Marquez Earns UFC Contract With Head Kick KO (Video)
By FCF Staff
The latest Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series took place yesterday, and the card saw Julian Marquez and Brandon Davis earn UFC contracts.
Marquez knocked out Phillip Hawes with a vicious head kick (see below), and Davis worked… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Has Been Considering Axing FW Division “For Years”
By FCF Staff
Following Demetrious Johnson’s claim that Dana White has threatened to shut down the flyweight division, if he doesn’t accept a bout with TJ Dillashaw, the UFC President’s denied that’s the case. But, while doing so, White’s confirmed… Read More
Vitor Belfort Moves Camp to Tristar in Advance of Final UFC Fight
By FCF Staff
In advance of Vitor Belfort’s final UFC fight, the Brazilian star has headed to Montreal’s famous Tristar gym to prepare for the bout.
Belfort will take on Nate Marquardt at UFC 211, which will take place on… Read More
Guido Cannetti Pulled From UFC FN 98 Due to USADA Flag
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that its November 5th card in Mexico City will no longer feature Guido Cannetti, as the fighter has been notified of a potential anti-doping violation.
Canneti was scheduled to fight Marco… Read More
UFC 202: Coach Says Jose Aldo Wasn’t Impressed With Nate Diaz – Conor McGregor II
By FCF Staff
The MMA world is still buzzing about Saturday’s war between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, but it sounds like interim featherweight champ Jose Aldo, wasn’t impressed.
McGregor dropped Diaz several times early on in the bout, but… Read More
UFC 201: Tyron Woodley Says He’s “Been Working on” Some Things, Ring Rust Not an Issue
By FCF Staff
Although Tyron Woodley hasn’t fought since January, 2015, the welterweight contender says ring rust won’t be an issue tomorrow night when he battles Robbie Lawler.
Woodley has been booked to face the champion at UFC 201, after… Read More
UFC on FOX 20 Weigh-In Results: Holly Holm And Valentina Shevchenko Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins for UFC on FOX 20 are complete, and all of the scheduled competitors have made weight.
In the main event, former bantamweight champ Holly Holm will take on Valentina Shevchenko. In the co-main… Read More
UFC 199: Alex Caceres Steps in to Face Cole Miller
By FCF Staff
Following the recent withdrawal of BJ Penn, Alex Caceres has agreed to step-in and fight Cole Miller at the June 4th, UFC 199 card.
Penn was originally scheduled to fight Miller at the event, but after he… Read More
Alex Caceres on Reebok UFC Uniforms: It “Kind of Kills The Individuality And Uniqueness”
By FCF Staff
Before Alex Caceres fights for the first time tonight with a UFC Reebok kit on, the bantamweight says he’s concerned the uniform agreement is destroying individuality in the sport.
Caceres will take on Masio Fullen tonight at… Read More
UFC And PRIDE Vet Pedro Rizzo Retires
By FCF Staff
Another of MMA’s legendary fighters has retired from the game, as Pedro Rizzo announced he’s hanging up the gloves, after scoring a win on Saturday.
The 41 year-old heavyweight stopped Andrew Flores Smith Face to Face 12,… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Chris Kelades
By FCF Staff
In the latest segment of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast, host Kelsey Mowatt talks to UFC flyweight, Chris Kelades.
Kelades is coming off an entertaining, split decision win over Chris Beal at UFC Fight Night 74, which went… Read More
UFC on FOX 16: Edson Barboza Has New Opponent After Myles Jury Withdraws
By FCF Staff
Myles Jury will have to wait even longer for an opportunity to get back on the winning track, as the UFC has announced that the lightweight contender has withdrawn from UFC on FOX 16 due to injury.… Read More
UFC FN 67: Charles Oliveira Scores Big in Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 67 proved to be a huge card for Charles Oliveira, as the featherweight tapped out fellow contender Nik Lentz, and picked up not one, but two bonuses.
Following the event the UFC announced that… Read More
UFC 187: John Makdessi to Face Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
The changes to UFC 187 keep coming, as not long after it was reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov has injured his knee, the promotion has announced John Makdessi will now face Donald Cerrone.
Makdessi (13-3) just fought at… Read More
UFC Strips Jon Jones of Title, Daniel Cormier to Face Anthony Johnson For Championship
By FCF Staff
Following the arrest of Jon Jones this past weekend, the UFC has announced it is stripping the renowned fighter of the light-heavyweight title.
Jones has been accused of leaving the scene of a car accident in Albuquerque,… Read More
UFC Books Alex Caceres vs. Francisco Rivera
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming event in New Orleans has picked up an interesting, bantamweight match-up, as the promotion has announced that Alex Caceres will battle Francisco Rivera.
UFC Fight Night 68 will be hosted by the… Read More
UFC FN 64 Weigh-In Results: Mirko “Cro Cop” And Gabriel Gonzaga Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 64 will take place tomorrow in Krakow, Poland, and both Mirko “Cro Cop” and Gabriel Gonzaga have made weight for their headliner.
“Cro Cop” weighed in at 232 pounds for the fight, while Gonzaga… Read More