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Fit Plus Head Coach Scott MacLean: TJ Grant’s Potential at 155 “Hasn’t Been Realized Yet”
By Kelsey Mowatt
To say 2013 has been an up-and-down year for TJ Grant would be a massive understatement, as after being tapped for two title fights now, the punishing lightweight has been forced to withdraw from… Read More
(Updated): Former UFC Champ Sean Sherk Retiring at 40
By FCF Staff
After battling injuries for the last couple of years, former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk has reportedly retired from fighting at the age of 40. The last time Sherk competed was in September, 2010, when he defeated… Read More
Mitch Clarke: Teammate Benson Henderson Not “Overlooking” TJ Grant
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although some fans were critical of the UFC’s decision to tap TJ Grant for a title shot fight with Benson Henderson, and others are already looking forward to a rematch between the lightweight… Read More
WSOF 3’s John Gunderson on Dan Lauzon: “I’m Coming In To Put Him Away”
By Timothy Gilbert
When John Gunderson was introduced to the sport of MMA, he came within moments of accepting a professional fight. He had minimal prior training and was only in the arena to watch the night’s event, but when… Read More
Opinion: B.J. Penn Has Lightweight Opponent Options
By Michael Hatamoto
If former champion BJ Penn decides to enter the UFC octagon again, there are already a few fighters willing to welcome him back.
Undefeated lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov said he would like to fight the ‘best lightweight fighter… Read More
Donald Cerrone vs. Rafael dos Anjos Set For UFC on FS1 2
By FCF Staff
The second UFC on FOX Sports 1 card has its co-headliner, as Donald Cerrone will take on fellow lightweight contender Rafael dos Anjos at the event, which will take place August 31st in Indianapolis. The card will… Read More
UFC 164 to Feature Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson vs. TJ Grant
By FCF Staff
After recording a memorable stoppage win over Gray Maynard at UFC 160, TJ Grant has been assigned a bout with lightweight champ Benson Henderson on August 31st. The UFC 164 card will be hosted by Milwaukee’s Bradley… Read More
T.J. Grant Demands Respect, Attention Leading to Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
T.J. Grant picked up the most important win of his MMA career on Saturday night at UFC 160, when he crushed Gray Maynard by TKO in round 1.
The victory finally thrust Grant from the shadows into… Read More
UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort Stops Luke Rockhold In Electrifying Fashion
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort scored what is likely one of the more memorable stoppages in UFC history tonight in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, as the feared striker floored Luke Rockhold with a spinning heel kick and then finished the… Read More
UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold Make Weight Before Fiery Face-Off
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold have cleared the final hurdle to their UFC on FX 8 headliner tomorrow night in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Both Belfort… Read More
UFC 156: Jose Aldo Decisions Frankie Edgar, Antonio Silva Upsets Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, which saw featherweight champion Jose Aldo work his way to a tightly contested, unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar in the main event.
The card… Read More
UFC 156 Weigh-In Results: Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar Set For “Super Fight”
By FCF Staff
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar both made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, clearing the way for their tilt tomorrow night, which is being billed as a “superfight”.
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UFC’s TJ Grant Sees Top 10 Spot On The Line Versus Matt Wiman: “We’ve Both Rattled Off Some Wins; We’re Both Right Up There”
By Kelsey Mowatt
All has been according to plan in the career of TJ Grant as of late. This Saturday at UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago, the former welterweight will begin his fifth year competing in the UFC armed… Read More
Renan “Barao” vs. Michael McDonald Among Bouts Confirmed For London’s UFC on FUEL 7
Evan Dunham vs. Gleison Tibau, Ian McCall vs. Joseph Benavidez Set For UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Just hours after UFC President Dana White confirmed that Michael McDonald will challenge interim bantamweight champion Renan “Barao” Pegado next, the promotion has… Read More
TJ Grant Fighting Matt Wiman at UFC on FOX 6
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to confirm bouts for its upcoming FOX card in January, and the latest addition for the event is a lightweight fight between TJ Grant and Matt Wiman.
The UFC on FOX 6… Read More
Recent “FOTN” Winner TJ Grant Reports New Four Fight Deal With UFC
By FCF Staff
Surging lightweight TJ Grant has announced via Twitter that he’s signed a new, four fight deal with the UFC. The contract signing comes approximately one month after the 28 year-old fighter worked his way… Read More
UFC 152: Jon Jones Taps Out Game Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones powered his way through a fight threatening, armbar attempt from Vitor Belfort, to score a submission win over the resilient veteran tonight at UFC 152.
Early on, Belfort appeared to extend the right arm of… Read More
UFC 152 Weigh-Ins: Jon Jones Greeted By Boos, Champ and Vitor Belfort Make Weight
By FCF Staff
As many likely expected would be the case, Jon Jones was greeted by a chorus of boos this afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, as the UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion weighed in for his bout tomorrow night… Read More
Melvin Guillard Expecting “Really Tough Fight” With Donald Cerrone, But “Not Worried at All” About Former Teammate’s Skills
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday, Melvin Guillard will take on his friend and former teammate Donald Cerrone, in what he recently described to Full Contact Fighter as a “life changing fight.” Despite their friendship, the lightweights have elected to face… Read More
Melvin Guillard Says “Life Changing Fight” With Friend Donald Cerrone “Is Just Business”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Barring an injury and the need for a last minute replacement, it’s not often these days that you’ll see established UFC competitors fighting twice in one month. As a result, when the promotion announced that Melvin Guillard… Read More