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Travis Browne Says “It’s My Time to Shine”, But “Bigfoot” Silva Predicting Victory “Inside Two Rounds”
Jon Dodson Fighting Jussier Formiga For #1 Flyweight Contender Spot
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is returning to Minneapolis, Minnesota, this Friday for it’s latest FX event, and the card will feature several of the promotion’s rising commodities.… Read More
UFC Confirms Travis Browne and Antonio Silva Headlining October 5th UFC on FX
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that a previously reported bout between Travis Browne and Antonio Silva will headline it’s October 5th, UFC on FX card in Minneapolis.
The fast rising Browne (13-0) has won won three… Read More
UFC Norfolk: Deiveson Figueiredo Says There’s no Doubt “I’m The Champion”
By FCF Staff
Officially, the UFC currently has no male flyweight champion. But, following his stoppage win at UFC Norfolk, Deiveson Figueiredo has proclaimed he’s the 125 champ.
Figueiredo faced Joseph Benavidez in the headliner of Saturday’s card, in a fight… Read More
Sergio Pettis Planning Return to Flyweight According to Coach
By FCF Staff
After coming up short against bantamweight Rob Font in December, Sergio Pettis is planning to return to the flyweight division, according to his longtime coach, Duke Roufus.
Pettis moved up to 135, following a decision loss… Read More
Aljamain Sterling’s Okay if “Legend” Joseph Benavidez Gets First Crack at Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
Aljamain Sterling has been campaigning hard for a fight with Henry Cejudo. But, after UFC Minneapolis, the bantamweight reported he’ll understand if Joseph Benavidez fights the champ-champ first.
Benavidez faced Jussier “Formiga” on Saturday night, and proceeded… Read More
Dana White Says Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes Likely For 135 Title
By FCF Staff
Now that T.J. Dillashaw has vacated the bantamweight title, after testing positive for a banned substance, Dana White’s reporting that Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes will likely fight for the 135 belt.
Following UFC Nashville last night,… Read More
UFC Nashvhille: Anthony Pettis Knocks Out Stephen Thompson With Vicious Superman Punch
By FCF Staff
Not only did Anthony Pettis win his UFC welterweight debut tonight, “Showtime” did so in emphatic fashion.
Pettis faced longtime welterweight contender Stephen Thompson in the main event of UFC Nasvhille and knocked the latter out with… Read More
UFC Nashville Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Nashville, which will see former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis move up to face welterweight contender, Stephen Thompson in the main event.
In the co-main event, Curtis Blaydes will take on… Read More
UFC Nashville: Deiveson Figueiredo Says Henry Cejudo “Proved” Flyweight Division Should Stay
By FCF Staff
The consensus seems to be that the flyweight division’s days are numbered in the UFC, but Deiveson Figueiredo is hoping Henry Cejudo’s recent win over T.J. Dillashaw, has given the bracket new life.
Figueiredo is preparing to face… Read More
UFC 216: Demetrious Johnson Discusses Timeline For Retirement, in Advance of Potentially Historic Bout
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson has no plans to retire anytime soon, but the renowned fighter’s provided a timeline for when he thinks he’ll hang up the gloves.
The flyweight champion is preparing to fight Ray Borg this Saturday at… Read More
UFC 215 Predictions & What’s Next for “Mighty Mouse”
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson returns to the Octagon at UFC 215 on Saturday, September 9th vs. Ray Borg. “The Tazmexican Devil”, (11-2) called for a title shot after his decision over Jussier “Formiga” and the UFC matchmakers listened.
Mighty… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features UFC’s Dustin Ortiz, WSOF’s Lance Palmer
By FCF Staff
The latest podcast from Full Contact Fighter features talks with the UFC flyweight Dustin Ortiz, and WSOF featherweight champ, Lance Palmer.
Ortiz is booked to fight fellow contender Jussier “Formiga” this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 95… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Dustin Ortiz Talks Wilson Reis, Explains “Anytime, Anywhere” Motto
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dustin Ortiz may have wanted to fight someone who is higher than him in the ranks, but at a time when flyweight bouts are hard to come by, the fighter jumped on the chance… Read More
Report: Brian Stann Says Henry Cejudo Has a “Good Shot” at Beating Demetrious Johnson
By FCF Staff
The consensus seems to be that Demetrious Johnson will get by Henry Cejudo if the flyweights battle, but Brian Stann believes the latter has a better chance of defeating the champ than most think.
Cejudo worked his… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Neil Magny And Henry Cejudo Move up Following UFC FN 78
By FCF Staff
After scoring pivotal wins at UFC Fight Night 78, both Neil Magny and Henry Cejudo have moved up the promotion’s rankings.
Magny worked his way to a split decision win over Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday, and in… Read More
Report: Henry Cejudo Will Even Turn Down Title Fight in Nevada, Following Nick Diaz Suspension
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo recently announced he’ll no longer fight in Nevada, following the commission’s suspension of Nick Diaz, and that pledge apparently includes title fights.
After the Nevada Commission announced that it has suspended Diaz for five years,… Read More
UFC Books Cole Miller vs. Max Holloway, Zach Makovsky vs. Tim Elliott and Ray Borg vs. Chris Kelades
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is heading to Broomfield, Colorado for a February 14th event, and the promotion has announced three bouts for the Fight Night card.
At featherweight, Cole Miller will battle #14 ranked featherweight Max Holloway.
Miller… 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
UFC 176: “Jacare” Souza Fighting Gegard Mousasi in Co-Main-Event
By FCF Staff
UFC 176 has picked up a compelling, middleweight bout, as Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will take on Gegard Mousasi at the August 2nd card.
The upcoming event will be hosted by the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California,… Read More
UFC FN 42: MMA Lab’s John Crouch Believes John Moraga “Feels Good Wherever” in Rematch With John Dodson
By Kelsey Mowatt
Nearly one year after John Moraga came up short against flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FOX 8, the accomplished wrestler continues to work his way back to another title shot.
Following a… Read More