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UFC on FOX 9: Johnson and Benavidez Weigh in on Rematch
By FCF Staff
Considering their abilities and how competitive their first meeting was, it’s not surprising that Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez have been booked to fight again at UFC on FOX 9, Saturday. In their first meeting last September… Read More
Report: UFC Vet Shane del Rosario Passes Away at 30
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, UFC veteran Shane del Rosario has passed away, nearly two weeks after the 30 year-old fighter suffered a full cardiac arrest.
The heavyweight’s teammate Ian McCall posted the following message on his Instragram… Read More
Report: Former Bellator Champ Zach Makovsky UFC Bound, Fighting Scott Jorgensen December 14th
By FCF Staff
After losing scheduled opponents Ian McCall and John Dodson due to injury, Scott Jorgensen will reportedly battle Octagon newcomer Zach Makovsky at UFC on FOX 9, December 14th.
The new flyweight match-up is being reported by multiple… Read More
Opinion: Shane Del Rosario
By Jesse Heitz
Last Tuesday the MMA world learned that current UFC Heavyweight, Shane del Rosario, had suffered a heart attack at his home, a story that was reported here at Full Contact Fighter. Unfortunately, it appears that his condition… Read More
Flyweight Contender Chris Cariaso Talks UFN 29 Win: “If I Didn’t Win…I’d Definitely be Packing my Bags”
By Kelsey Mowatt
This time last year, Chris Cariaso was positioned near the top of the UFC’s flyweight rankings, thanks to a three win streak and having gone 4-1 to date with the promotion. But following losses to… Read More
UFC FN 32: Flyweight Tilt Between Jose Maria and Dustin Ortiz Booked
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming November 9th event in Goiania, Brazil, as a flyweight bout between Dustin Ortiz and Jose Maria has been booked.
UFC Fight Night… Read More
Demetrious Johnson-Joseph Benavidez II to Headline TUF 18 Finale
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez has done nothing but impress since he lost by split decision to Demetrious Johnson approximately one year ago, and as a result, the #1 flyweight contender has been booked to rematch the champion. The UFC… Read More
Carlos Condit-Matt Brown Latest Addition to UFC on FOX 9
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 9 has picked up another all-star bout that could be a barn burner, as the promotion has announced that former interim welterweight champ Carlos Condit will take on rising vet Matt Brown at the… Read More
UFC 166: Flyweight Prospect Darrell Montague to Fight John Dodson
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added another top ranked flyweight to its roster, as the promotion has announced that Darrell Montague will take on contender John Dodson, at UFC 166 on October 19th.
Montague (13-2), who is… Read More
UFC 163: Aldo Defends Crown After Injury to Jung
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo appeared to be well in control of his main event tilt with Chan Sung Jung tonight at UFC 163, an injury to the challenger brought the bout to an end. After… Read More
UFC 163 Weigh-In Results: Aldo and Jung Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and Chan Sung Jung cleared the final hurdle today for their championship fight tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, as both men weighed in at 145 pounds for the five round bout. The… Read More
Dana White Continues to Praise Demetrious Johnson After Impressive Win, Says Critics Are Idiots
By Kelsey Mowatt
While several fighters recorded pivotal victories Saturday night at UFC on FOX 8, Demetrious Johnson’s performance likely led the way in terms of importance. Of course, Johnson’s victory over John Moraga was crucial, due to… Read More
UFC Champ Demetrious Johnson Responds to John Moraga’s Criticisms: “It is What it is”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Demetrious Johnson has gone undefeated since he moved to flyweight, won the UFC championship and defended it this past January, the 26 year-old fighter has still come under fire from critics. Like fellow champions… Read More
Report: Joseph Benavidez Fighting Jussier “Formiga” September 4th
By FCF Staff
It appears perennial contender Joseph Benavidez has his next opponent, as the flyweight will reportedly fight Jussier “Formiga” da Silva on September 4th. According to a report from the Brazilian publication Combate.com, sources close to the UFC… Read More
Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans and Alistair Overeem Lead UFC 156 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 156 card in Las Vegas, and as one would expect, established stars like featherweight champion Jose Aldo, Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem and… 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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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
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar in Place for UFC 157
Joseph Benavidez and Ian McCall Agree to UFC 156 Tilt
By FCF Staff
According to reports, the UFC has added two pivotal bouts in its bantamweight and flyweight divisions for February, as verbal agreements are in place for Urijah Faber… Read More
Report: Dominick Cruz Undergoes Second Knee Surgery, UFC Champ’s Return Date Pushed Back
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship won’t see its bantamweight champion return in early 2013 as originally hoped, as Dominick Cruz has reportedly undergone another knee surgery to repair his ACL and MCL. As a result, the renowned fighter–who… Read More